Lancaster County Christian School 
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Summary
LCCS graduates students who love God, love learning, love goodness, and love one another.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Lancaster County Christian School
2390 New Holland Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
Website: lccs.cc
Phone: (717) 556-0711
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 231504141
CEO/President: Nate Long
Chairman: Steve Titus
Board size: 8
Founder:
Ruling year: 1955
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
LCCS provides a transformational preschool - 12th grade education experience rooted in Christ-centered faith, sound scholarship, virtuous character, and a caring community.
Mission statement
Lancaster County Christian School exists to glorify God as a community of faith and learning dedicated to forming disciples of Jesus Christ, pursuing goodness, truth, and beauty, cultivating wisdom and virtue, and furthering the highest ideals and practices of human flourishing.
Statement of faith
The Bible - We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God. (2 Tim 3:16, 2 Pet 1:21)
The Trinity - We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Gen 1:1, Matt 28:19, John 10:30)
Jesus Christ - We believe in the deity of Christ (John 10:33), His virgin birth (Isa 7:14, Matt 1:23, Luke 1:35), His sinless life (Heb 4:15, 7:26), His miracles (John 2:11), His vicarious and atoning death (1 Cor 15:3, Eph 1:7, Heb 2:9), His Resurrection (John 11:25, 1 Cor 15:4), His Ascension to the right hand of God (Mark 16:19), and His personal return in power and glory (Acts 1:11, Rev 19:11).
Holy Spirit - We believe in the absolute necessity of regeneration by the Holy Spirit for salvation because of the exceeding sinfulness of human nature, that men are justified on the single ground of faith in the shed blood of Christ, and that only by God's grace through faith alone are we saved. (John 3:16-19, 5:24; Rom 3:23, 5:8-9; Eph 2:8-10; Titus 3:5)
Resurrection - We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life, and they that are lost unto the resurrection of condemnation. (John 5:28-29)
The Church - We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. (Rom 8:9, 1 Cor 2:12-13, Gal 3:26-28)
Sanctification - We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life. (Rom 8:13-14; 1 Cor 3:16, 6:19-20; Eph 4:30, 5:18)
Marriage - We believe that the term marriage has only one meaning: the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture. We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to occur only between a man and a woman who are married to each other. We believe that God's command is that there be no sexual intimacy outside of or apart from marriage between a man and a woman. (Gen 2:18-25, 1 Cor 6:18, 7:2-5, Heb 13:4)
Gender Roles - We believe that God wonderfully foreordained and immutably created each person as either male or female in conformity with their biological sex. These two distinct yet complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God. (Gen 1:26-27)
Lifestyle Statement - We believe in the dignity of every human who is made in the image and likeness of God. An individual's biological sex, either male or female, is sovereignly and irreversibly appointed by God and is an irreversible aspect of his or her nature. Human sexuality is regulated by Scripture, which declares that marriage is the union between one man and one woman and that sexual intimacy is reserved for marriage only. Therefore, any sexual expressions outside of that realm (sex before marriage, homosexuality, adultery, fornication, etc.) are immoral and against God's design. We also are to abstain from the promotion and advocacy of the aforementioned activities.
Sanctity of Life Statement - We believe that life, created by God and for His glory, begins at conception and continues until natural death. God has created man in His image and values each life as sacred and holy. God knows His children, and they are His workmanship. Therefore, any attempt to end life after conception is against God's design.
Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: K-12 Schools/Academies
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 338 of 1412 | 64 of 180 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 29 of 1412 | 19 of 180 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 698 of 1412 | 103 of 180 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 786 of 1413 | 118 of 180 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $1,307,383 in government grants in 2025.
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 10% | 5% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 2% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 13% | 51% | 27% | 24% | 30% | 27% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 2% | 4% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 87% | 49% | 73% | 76% | 70% | 73% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 83% | 80% | 79% | 77% | 74% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 93% | 64% | 92% | 92% | 85% | 94% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 76% | 53% | 74% | 73% | 65% | 69% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 7% | 36% | 8% | 8% | 15% | 6% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 7% | 30% | 7% | 6% | 12% | 4% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 14% | 20% | 21% | 23% | 26% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.54 | 0.35 | 0.77 | 0.69 | 0.63 | 0.50 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.07 | 1.79 | 1.38 | 1.36 | 1.16 | 1.07 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.79 | 0.63 | 1.06 | 0.94 | 0.73 | 0.54 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 2.79 | 10.77 | 8.10 | 6.73 | 9.67 | 11.69 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.35 | 0.09 | 0.12 | 0.15 | 0.10 | 0.09 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 3.98 | 17.15 | 9.90 | 10.84 | 14.66 | 20.26 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 29% | 35% | 9% | 11% | 9% | 8% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 119% | 184% | 118% | 129% | 144% | 183% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $1,660,349 | $1,089,235 | $1,073,034 | $1,010,990 | $723,361 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $2,690,265 | $61,222 | $120,744 | $35,256 | $24,367 |
| Short-term investments | $6,350,049 | $5,863,669 | $5,143,513 | $5,570,711 | $6,191,111 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $10,700,663 | $7,014,126 | $6,337,291 | $6,616,957 | $6,938,839 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $3,227,143 | $2,674,249 | $2,308,945 | $1,077,257 | $517,908 |
| Other long-term assets | $5,245,469 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $8,472,612 | $2,674,249 | $2,308,945 | $1,077,257 | $517,908 |
| Total assets | $19,173,275 | $9,688,375 | $8,646,236 | $7,694,214 | $7,456,747 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $283,909 | $304,151 | $210,159 | $156,026 | $136,850 |
| Other current liabilities | $709,416 | $562,299 | $731,589 | $527,990 | $456,555 |
| Total current liabilities | $993,325 | $866,450 | $941,748 | $684,016 | $593,405 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $5,652,026 | $12,356 | $0 | $0 | $2,176 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $5,652,026 | $12,356 | $0 | $0 | $2,176 |
| Total liabilities | $6,645,351 | $878,806 | $941,748 | $684,016 | $595,581 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $8,543,646 | $8,427,219 | $7,372,969 | $6,717,766 | $6,558,770 |
| With donor restrictions | $3,984,278 | $382,350 | $331,519 | $292,432 | $302,396 |
| Net assets | $12,527,924 | $8,809,569 | $7,704,488 | $7,010,198 | $6,861,166 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $5,435,387 | $2,217,455 | $1,535,035 | $1,739,958 | $1,076,359 |
| Program service revenue | $4,721,705 | $5,415,844 | $4,697,290 | $3,764,058 | $2,591,795 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $353,993 | $281,647 | $159,486 | $128,163 | $215,337 |
| Other revenue | $65,191 | $169,701 | $67,463 | $95,209 | $126,850 |
| Total other revenue | $5,140,889 | $5,867,192 | $4,924,239 | $3,987,430 | $2,933,982 |
| Total revenue | $10,576,276 | $8,084,647 | $6,459,274 | $5,727,388 | $4,010,341 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $5,615,821 | $5,993,147 | $4,713,926 | $3,743,286 | $2,785,887 |
| Management and general | $920,998 | $1,455,388 | $1,251,347 | $1,105,909 | $967,378 |
| Fundraising | $256,482 | $5,450 | $5,041 | $5,948 | $5,332 |
| Total expenses | $6,793,301 | $7,453,985 | $5,970,314 | $4,855,143 | $3,758,597 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $3,782,975 | $630,662 | $488,960 | $872,245 | $251,744 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $3,782,975 | $630,662 | $488,960 | $872,245 | $251,744 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Nathan Long | Head of Scho | $122,300 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2025
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History
Lancaster County Christian School has an abundant history steeped in strong foundations that were built on the Word of God. Its values and heritage were established long ago as Lancaster Christian School (founded in 1954) and Living Word Academy (founded in 1981). These two outstanding schools merged in 2010 to become Lancaster County Christian School. LCCS has continued this God-honoring, Christian education with more than 90 combined years of bountiful heritage.