Christian Unified Schools of San Diego
Christian Unified Schools of San Diego reported $26.1 million in revenue and $26.5 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $84.94 went to program services, $14.67 to management and general costs and $0.39 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 86.1% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $283,648 (PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR). 5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 88% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $26MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $26MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 84.9% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 14.7% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.03 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 13.4% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 86.1% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $283,648 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.07% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 5 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 1.6 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 9 of 11 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseChristian Unified Schools of San Diego (cussd) is an accredited, private christian k through 12 school providing an excellent education from a christ centered world view. Cussd provides this education within the setting of the traditional school model, while also providing a wide variety of athletics, music, fine arts, and advanced placement programs in order that each student may develop to his or her fullest potential. Cussd offers a tuition grant program to families with a demonstrated financial need. Cussd admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR Director/trustee, officer, 10.00 hrs/week | $0 | $100,282 | $183,366 | $283,648 |
| EXECUTIVE PASTOR, SMCC REP Director/trustee, 10.00 hrs/week | $0 | $96,240 | $142,624 | $238,864 |
| SUPERINTENDENT Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $26,520 | $0 | $203,105 | $229,625 |
| CFO Officer, 10.00 hrs/week | $0 | $101,156 | $102,084 | $203,240 |
| ASSOC AD Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $150,488 | $0 | $23,656 | $174,144 |
| ASSOC AD Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $132,132 | $0 | $26,536 | $158,668 |
| PRINCIPAL Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $119,340 | $0 | $4,773 | $124,113 |
| ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $114,829 | $0 | $7,870 | $122,699 |
5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Christian Unified Schools of San Diego (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $232K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b11 · 9 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aNo
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 5331
- Volunteers Part I, line 6472
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| THE RG CLARK COMPANIES INC Janitorial | $157,126 |
| PREMIER SPEAKERS BUREAU INC Provide inspirational speakers | $108,594 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 2 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
2 private foundations reported grants to Christian Unified Schools of San Diego totaling $1,102 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Christian Unified Schools of San Diego's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Christian Unified Schools of San Diego reported that 84.9% of its $26.5 million in expenses went to program services, 14.7% to management and general and 0.4% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Christian Unified Schools of San Diego pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Christian Unified Schools of San Diego reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $283,648, for the role of PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Christian Unified Schools of San Diego get its money?
Of $26.1 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 13.4% came from contributions and grants and 86.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Christian Unified Schools of San Diego a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 95-2406918 as a 501(c)(3) organization (school), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202600909349300420 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202501339349303010 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202421249349302607 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202301319349303560 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202221309349300042 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202121339349303167 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 95-2406918: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.