Chapel Hill Christian School 
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Summary
Over the past 60 years, CHCS has been more than a school - it has been a community where faith has been nurtured, friendships have been formed, and lives have been shaped through authentic relationships with Christ.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Chapel Hill Christian School
1090 Howe Ave
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Website: chapelhillchristianschool.org
Phone: 330-929-1901
Organization details
EIN: 341001411
CEO/President: Jackie Matthews
Chairman: Tom Orihel
Board size: 8
Founder: Chapel Hill Church
Ruling year: 1966
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
At CHCS, we partner with the home and church to create a Christ-centered environment where each student's God-given uniqueness is celebrated. We strive to cultivate a passion for academic excellence, biblical worldview, and a heart for missions-empowering students to fulfill their God-given purpose and make a lasting impact in the world.
Mission statement
Love . . . Learn . . . Launch. . .
To build a foundation for young students to desire, pursue, and grow in an authentic relationship with Christ, while achieving academic excellence, and discovering God's path for their future.
Statement of faith
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Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: K-12 Schools/Academies
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 541 of 1607 | 99 of 282 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 533 of 1608 | 125 of 282 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1097 of 1608 | 197 of 282 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 376 of 1607 | 52 of 282 |
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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 | 9% | 10% | 9% | 8% | 6% | 3% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 1% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 2% | 1% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 12% | 18% | 17% | 17% | 25% | 19% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 2% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 2% | 1% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 88% | 82% | 83% | 83% | 75% | 81% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 79% | 81% | 80% | 80% | 88% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 93% | 95% | 94% | 99% | 91% | 104% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 77% | 75% | 76% | 79% | 72% | 92% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 7% | 5% | 6% | 1% | 9% | -4% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 6% | 5% | 6% | 1% | 9% | -4% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 19% | 18% | 18% | 19% | 11% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.55 | 0.88 | 0.82 | 0.80 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.19 | 4.44 | 4.63 | 7.36 | 10.40 | 11.26 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.04 | 3.91 | 3.78 | 5.88 | 8.55 | 7.77 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 2.79 | 2.66 | 2.22 | 1.50 | 1.06 | 1.00 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.35 | 0.38 | 0.45 | 0.67 | 0.95 | 1.00 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 3.44 | 1.91 | 1.74 | 0.68 | 0.08 | -0.01 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 30% | 13% | 12% | 13% | 9% | 20% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 11% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 114% | 99% | 108% | 109% | 111% | 116% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $1,204,078 | $1,066,433 | $626,084 | $391,258 | $385,318 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $21,133 | $32,223 | $30,734 | $49,441 | $32,635 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $21 | $21 | $21 | $17 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $1,225,211 | $1,098,677 | $656,839 | $440,720 | $417,970 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $3,960,404 | $3,865,463 | $3,986,247 | $4,139,078 | $4,289,578 |
| Other long-term assets | $259,858 | $124,016 | $189,147 | $1,650 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $4,220,262 | $3,989,479 | $4,175,394 | $4,140,728 | $4,289,578 |
| Total assets | $5,445,473 | $5,088,156 | $4,832,233 | $4,581,448 | $4,707,548 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $278,736 | $272,347 | $284,781 | $224,929 | $209,131 |
| Other current liabilities | $181,736 | $223,447 | $153,030 | $191,570 | $210,637 |
| Total current liabilities | $460,472 | $495,794 | $437,811 | $416,499 | $419,768 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $508,100 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $258,982 | $124,016 | $188,047 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $258,982 | $124,016 | $188,047 | $0 | $508,100 |
| Total liabilities | $719,454 | $619,810 | $625,858 | $416,499 | $927,868 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $4,526,070 | $4,328,602 | $4,032,905 | $4,001,648 | $3,575,633 |
| With donor restrictions | $199,949 | $139,744 | $173,470 | $163,301 | $204,047 |
| Net assets | $4,726,019 | $4,468,346 | $4,206,375 | $4,164,949 | $3,779,680 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $912,988 | $756,975 | $650,047 | $1,035,962 | $587,745 |
| Program service revenue | $4,114,050 | $3,589,317 | $3,231,365 | $3,133,030 | $2,520,684 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $13,477 | $148 | $3,918 | ($7,380) | $1,793 |
| Other revenue | $12,231 | $69,882 | $27,084 | ($9,178) | $2,403 |
| Total other revenue | $4,139,758 | $3,659,347 | $3,262,367 | $3,116,472 | $2,524,880 |
| Total revenue | $5,052,746 | $4,416,322 | $3,912,414 | $4,152,434 | $3,112,625 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $3,793,849 | $3,351,663 | $3,099,273 | $3,005,375 | $2,862,695 |
| Management and general | $910,116 | $733,318 | $706,983 | $697,214 | $368,250 |
| Fundraising | $91,108 | $69,370 | $53,061 | $64,576 | $16,848 |
| Total expenses | $4,795,073 | $4,154,351 | $3,859,317 | $3,767,165 | $3,247,793 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $257,673 | $261,971 | $53,097 | $385,269 | ($135,168) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $257,673 | $261,971 | $53,097 | $385,269 | ($135,168) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Jackie Matthews | Lead Administrator | $96,501 |
| Jim Baker | Financial Controler | $75,807 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2025
Response from ministry
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History
In 1963, the Chapel Hill Church on Howe Road in Cuyahoga Falls decided, under the leading of the Lord, to construct their education addition as a multipurpose unit to provide for both a Sunday School and a Christian Day School.
https://www.chapelhillchristianschool.org/about-chcs/our-history