Mt. Bethel Christian Academy 
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Summary
Mt. Bethel Christian Academy was established to partner with families to provide a truly Christ-centered approach to educating students. Our philosophical approach to achieving this goal is described in our core beliefs
Contact information
Mailing address:
Mt. Bethel Christian Academy
2509 Post Oak Tritt Road
Marietta, GA 30062
Website: www.mtbethelchristian.org
Phone: (770) 971-0245
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 463839116
CEO/President: Jim Cianca
Chairman: Tim Pollard
Board size: 10
Founder:
Ruling year: 2013
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
The vision of Mt. Bethel Christian Academy is to be a premier developer of highly successful, Christ-centered, servant leaders of tomorrow.
Mission statement
The mission of Mt. Bethel Christian Academy is to provide a truly Christ-centered education for our children through an environment that develops and encourages academic excellence, spiritual growth, and a lifelong love and desire for learning.
Statement of faith
Believing that salvation comes by Christ alone (John 14:6), and trusting in Him as my Savior, I believe in:
One God, eternally existent in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
The Bible as the inspired Word of God.
The Deity of our Lord, Jesus Christ, God's only Son, who was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. Having lived a sinless life, He died for our sins through which we receive eternal life. He was resurrected after death and will return to be with all who believe in Him.
The presence and power of the Holy Spirit who indwells every believer, comforting us in need and empowering us to live in accordance with His word.
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Transparency grade
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: K-12 Schools/Academies
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 187 of 1435 | 31 of 191 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 46 of 1435 | 30 of 191 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 199 of 1435 | 21 of 191 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 902 of 1436 | 141 of 191 |
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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 | 11% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 13% | 25% | 0% | 7% | 14% | 18% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 87% | 75% | 0% | 93% | 86% | 82% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 93% | 0% | 94% | 92% | 89% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 93% | 78% | 0% | 93% | 83% | 82% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 76% | 72% | 0% | 87% | 77% | 73% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 7% | 22% | 0% | 7% | 17% | 18% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 6% | 22% | 0% | 9% | 25% | 32% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 7% | 0% | 6% | 8% | 11% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.54 | 0.18 | 0.00 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 0.50 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.99 | 1.48 | 2.02 | 2.02 | 1.75 | 1.90 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.80 | 0.27 | 0.00 | 0.95 | 0.86 | 0.95 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 2.80 | 6.91 | 1.19 | 1.19 | 1.30 | 1.09 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.35 | 0.14 | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0.77 | 0.92 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 3.98 | 38.21 | 0.00 | 2.04 | 3.21 | 1.06 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 29% | 76% | 60% | 60% | 59% | 67% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 19% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 117% | 131% | 0% | 86% | 83% | 66% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $50,663,146 | $8,300,872 | $8,300,872 | $9,266,616 | $7,860,802 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $3,731,896 | $4,760,427 | $4,760,427 | $4,799,139 | $3,927,031 |
| Short-term investments | $533,207 | $483,430 | $483,430 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $54,928,249 | $13,544,729 | $13,544,729 | $14,065,755 | $11,787,833 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $21,734,074 | $13,859,742 | $13,859,742 | $10,580,898 | $10,574,058 |
| Other long-term assets | $4,383,785 | $9,762 | $9,762 | $9,762 | $9,762 |
| Total long-term assets | $26,117,859 | $13,869,504 | $13,869,504 | $10,590,660 | $10,583,820 |
| Total assets | $81,046,108 | $27,414,233 | $27,414,233 | $24,656,415 | $22,371,653 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $1,317,689 | $119,620 | $119,620 | $94,247 | $237,809 |
| Other current liabilities | $6,627,867 | $11,239,139 | $11,239,139 | $10,741,646 | $10,558,192 |
| Total current liabilities | $7,945,556 | $11,358,759 | $11,358,759 | $10,835,893 | $10,796,001 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,191,523 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $53,784,097 | $5,027,665 | $5,027,665 | $3,807,151 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $53,784,097 | $5,027,665 | $5,027,665 | $3,807,151 | $4,191,523 |
| Total liabilities | $61,729,653 | $16,386,424 | $16,386,424 | $14,643,044 | $14,987,524 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $12,364,343 | $11,027,809 | $10,814,679 | $8,703,516 | $7,299,633 |
| With donor restrictions | $6,952,112 | $0 | $213,130 | $1,309,855 | $84,496 |
| Net assets | $19,316,455 | $11,027,809 | $11,027,809 | $10,013,371 | $7,384,129 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $4,735,838 | $0 | $951,754 | $2,091,020 | $2,447,748 |
| Program service revenue | $13,658,595 | $0 | $12,661,264 | $12,194,600 | $10,893,193 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $15,154 | $0 | $27,656 | $3,826 | $38,028 |
| Other revenue | $501,426 | $0 | $235,155 | $249,662 | $205,770 |
| Total other revenue | $14,175,175 | $0 | $12,924,075 | $12,448,088 | $11,136,991 |
| Total revenue | $18,911,013 | $0 | $13,875,829 | $14,539,108 | $13,584,739 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $13,661,189 | $0 | $12,029,855 | $11,139,145 | $9,947,548 |
| Management and general | $1,026,168 | $0 | $831,536 | $938,725 | $1,251,310 |
| Fundraising | $68,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $14,755,607 | $0 | $12,861,391 | $12,077,870 | $11,198,858 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $4,155,406 | $0 | $1,014,438 | $2,461,238 | $2,385,881 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $4,155,406 | $0 | $1,014,438 | $2,461,238 | $2,385,881 |
Compensation
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History
In the summer of 1997, a small group of Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church members were commissioned to analyze the interest and demand throughout the community for Christ-centered education. For more than 20 years, Mt. Bethel had offered one of East Cobb's most respected preschools. The possibility of continuing that tradition of Christ-centered excellence with lower, middle, and upper school students was the focus of the committee's analysis. The conclusion was that the demand for quality Christian education far exceeded the supply of available options for parents in the immediate area. Following an extensive feasibility study, the MBUMC congregation voted overwhelmingly to found Mt. Bethel Christian Academy.
August 1998 - the Academy opened its doors with two kindergarten classes.
2002 - The Academy's main academic building, now known as DeVore Hall after the school's founder, Darren DeVore, opens.
2003 - The MBCA Middle School is established.
2013 - Academy trustees identify the Marcus Jewish Community Center on Post Oak Tritt Road as a viable home for the creation of the Upper School. An $11M Capital Campaign, Forward in Faith, is launched to acquire and renovate the 33 acre property and hire faculty and staff.
2014 - 2015 - With renovations underway, the MBCA Upper School opens in August 2014 with nine freshman students. They are able to move out of the modular structure and into the brand-new classrooms by the end of the school year.
2018 - The Upper School graduates its first class. The class of 2018 had grown to 12 students by this time.
2018 - Mt. Bethel Christian Academy is recognized as a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School. Blue Ribbon Recognition is awarded to schools demonstrating significant and consistent student achievement.
2021 - MBCA had grown, was financially independent, yet remained fully aligned in mission with MB Church. The church and school collaborated to rewrite the bylaws to create independence for the school, and created a 20-year lease for use of the lower/middle school campus. With independent governance, the Academy has since flourished and continues to grow in all areas.
2022
MBCA contracted with Transformed PD, a Christian professional development organization, to guide us through a comprehensive training program. This includes coaching, training, materials, teaching tools, and techniques to ensure that we are who we say we are as a Christ-centered school. In addition, there has also been a significant emphasis on pedagogical (teaching) skills through this training, and our teachers have deepened their expertise in the classroom as a result.
The Film Academy opens at the Upper School in its new home, The Meadows House.
Completed the 5-year strategic plan that encompassed eight key areas of growth and development. To date, over 90% of this 5 year plan has been accomplished.
Embarked on Phase 1 of the Master Facility Plan.
2023
Arrow Field was constructed. This multipurpose turf field has become the home of the Eagles football, lacrosse, and soccer programs, plus a central hub for many MBCA gatherings and activities.
The Upper School graduates its largest class ever (52) and maintains its track record of a 100% college acceptance rate. New to the commencement festivities, the Academy held its inaugural Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony, recognizing legendary coach Roger Kaiser, the Academy's first Athletic Director.
Renovations to the STEM facilities at the Upper School allow for expanded programming and upgraded workspaces for teachers and students.
August 2023 - MBCA reports record-high enrollment and the largest freshman class to date.
MB Church leadership decided to exercise a clause in our existing lease for the Lower/Middle School Campus that allows the church to terminate the lease in 60 months (i.e., 5 years). The 5-year termination period will expire on August 3, 2028, by which time the Lower and Middle School will have needed to relocate to other facilities. This was the catalyst for leaving shared facilities and the execution and expansion of plans to consolidate the entire school on the 33 acre campus owned by the Academy.
September - The Building Up Campaign is launched to fund campus expansion.
Present (2024-2025)
Now serving nearly 700 students across two campuses in grades Junior Kindergarten through 12th grade
Celebrated the largest Upper School enrollment in the history of the school at nearly 200 students
Phase 1 of the master facility plan has been completed - which includes a performance turf field, two new STEM labs, a Film Academy media production studio, a cross country trail, parking, and campus beautification. No additional debt was incurred through this process.
Broke ground on the 20,000 SF Student Center, a state-of-the-art facility serving student needs in the areas of athletics, meeting space, press/digital design, conference room/classroom space, concessions, and more. Scheduled for completion by June 2025