Northwest Christian Schools of Lacey 
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Summary
The campus of Northwest Christian Schools of Lacey (NCS) is nestled in the heart of Thurston County and provides a non-denominational Christian education for students from preschool through 12th grade.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Northwest Christian Schools of Lacey
4706 Park Center NE
Lacey, WA 98516
Website: ncslacey.org
Phone: (360) 491-2966
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 471810525
CEO/President: Kim Deleon
Chairman: Jenna Kearns
Board size: 8
Founder:
Ruling year: 1999
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 07/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Northwest Christian Schools will be an innovative leader in Christian education, empowering students to achieve their fullest individual potential.
Mission statement
The mission of Northwest Christian Schools is to provide a Christ-centered environment with a superior education that prepares students to have a positive impact in our world for Him.
Statement of faith
In one God, creator, and sustainer of all things, eternally existent in three persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Deut. 6:4, Matt. 3:16-17, John 14:6-27, 1 Cor. 8:6, 2 Cor. 13:14, Gal. 4:4-6, Eph. 2:13-18)
In the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth; in His sinless life; in His vicarious death, resurrection and ascension to the right hand of God the Father. (Isa.7:14, Matt. 1:20-25, Acts 1:9-10, Rom. 8:34)
In the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life. (John 7:39, 14:15-18, Acts 2:33, 15:8-9, 1 Pet. 1:2, 1 John 3:24, 4:13)
In the divine inspiration of the Bible, our all-sufficient, authoritative rule of truth, faith and conduct. (Luke 24: 44-47, John 10:35, 1 Cor. 15:3-4, 2 Timothy 3:15-17, 1 Peter 1:10-12, 2 Peter 1:20-21)
That all people have sinned and that only by God's grace and through faith alone we are all saved. (Eph. 2:8-9, John 8:34-36, 16:8-9, Rom. 3:23, 6:15-23, 1 John 1:9, 2:4, 3:7-10)
In the second coming to earth of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; those who are saved to the "resurrection of life" and the lost to the "resurrection of justice". (Matt. 25:31-46, John 5:29, John 14:1-3, Acts 1:9-11, Rev. 22:7-20)
In the spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. (Matt. 8:11, John 13:35, 17:14-26, Rom. 4:16, 10:9-15, 12:1-8, 1 Cor. 3:5-9, Gal. 5:6, 13-14, Rev. 5:9-10)
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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 | | 133 of 1435 | 16 of 191 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 492 of 1435 | 93 of 191 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 17 of 1435 | 1 of 191 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 425 of 1436 | 47 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% | 0% | 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% | 3% | 14% | 3% | 4% | 15% |
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% | 97% | 86% | 97% | 96% | 85% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 93% | 99% | 87% | 102% | 94% | 81% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 76% | 99% | 87% | 102% | 94% | 81% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 7% | 1% | 13% | -2% | 6% | 19% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 6% | 4% | 69% | -32% | 61% | 364% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.54 | 1.00 | 1.06 | 0.95 | 0.89 | 0.80 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.99 | 1.18 | 1.19 | 1.10 | 1.24 | 1.51 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.80 | 1.19 | 1.26 | 1.04 | 1.10 | 1.21 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 2.80 | 1.11 | 1.08 | 0.98 | 0.90 | 0.70 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.35 | 0.90 | 0.93 | 1.02 | 1.12 | 1.43 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 3.98 | 0.96 | 0.69 | -0.29 | -1.26 | -4.26 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 29% | 76% | 78% | 93% | 90% | 95% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 117% | 24% | 21% | 8% | 11% | 6% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $1,824,893 | $1,764,404 | $1,731,207 | $1,154,361 | $483,416 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $2,495,151 | $2,642,459 | $2,788,706 | $2,568,325 | $1,849,692 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $4,320,044 | $4,406,863 | $4,519,913 | $3,722,686 | $2,333,108 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $784,042 | $827,743 | $467,957 | $278,651 | $296,525 |
| Other long-term assets | $10,421 | $8,420 | $4,136 | $600,311 | $894,569 |
| Total long-term assets | $794,463 | $836,163 | $472,093 | $878,962 | $1,191,094 |
| Total assets | $5,114,507 | $5,243,026 | $4,992,006 | $4,601,648 | $3,524,202 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $207,121 | $202,729 | $675,351 | $710,778 | $641,096 |
| Other current liabilities | $3,701,442 | $3,881,566 | $3,957,481 | $3,441,757 | $2,697,870 |
| Total current liabilities | $3,908,563 | $4,084,295 | $4,632,832 | $4,152,535 | $3,338,966 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,951 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,951 |
| Total liabilities | $3,908,563 | $4,084,295 | $4,632,832 | $4,152,535 | $3,346,917 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $1,205,944 | $1,158,731 | $359,174 | $449,113 | $177,285 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $158,381 | $912,522 | $125,692 | $172,358 | $513,759 |
| Program service revenue | $4,769,282 | $5,232,317 | $4,353,936 | $3,970,173 | $2,837,028 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $25,969 | $13,236 | $59,273 | $14,826 | $5 |
| Other revenue | $217,970 | $213,647 | $67,075 | $203,669 | $127,375 |
| Total other revenue | $5,013,221 | $5,459,200 | $4,480,284 | $4,188,668 | $2,964,408 |
| Total revenue | $5,171,602 | $6,371,722 | $4,605,976 | $4,361,026 | $3,478,167 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $5,124,389 | $5,572,165 | $4,720,324 | $4,089,198 | $2,832,587 |
| Management and general | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fundraising | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $5,124,389 | $5,572,165 | $4,720,324 | $4,089,198 | $2,832,587 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $47,213 | $799,557 | ($114,348) | $271,828 | $645,580 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $47,213 | $799,557 | ($114,348) | $271,828 | $645,580 |
Compensation
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Response from ministry
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History
NCS was formed through the merger of two individual schools. Both schools began in local churches and both schools were founded by groups of parents seeking a Christian education for their families. Through the efforts of many parents, dedicated teachers, and school leaders, who have given of their time and resources over the years, NCS has grown and serves 400+ students a year on our 14-acre campus.
Northwest Christian Academy (originally named Community Christian Academy) began in a church in Olympia in 1980 and consisted of preschool and elementary grades. Outgrowing the church space, the leaders knew the school would need its own building and began to search for a new school location.
A local couple, dedicated to Christian education throughout the world, desired to provide an exceptional education with a strong foundation in the Lord, and they wanted to provide students, teachers, and administration with the facilities to foster the development of a strong Christian education. In October of 1997, the 14-acre property formerly owned by St. Placid Catholic Girls School was purchased, providing the space for our school to grow.
In 1995, NCHS began in a church basement with 18 students. They quickly outgrew their facilities and needed a new location that allowed the school to grow. In 1998, NCHS moved from the church space and held school in what is now our NCS preschool buildings.
In 2000, after sharing a campus for two years, the leadership and the NCHS Board believed that merging with Community Christian Academy would allow them the space to expand and to continue to educate students and develop Christian leaders. Construction for our current high school building began in 2000, and the first classes were held in the new building not too long after.
It is because of parents, dedicated staff, and members of the community, who answered a call from the Lord to build a Christian school in Thurston County, that our school has been serving families for over 45 years. We now have second generation students enrolled on our campus and believe our campus will continue to serve our community for years to come.