Sunrise Christian Academy 
The information on this page was last updated 8/12/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
Sunrise Christian Academy is located in Bel Aire, Kansas and is a non-denominational Christian school emphasizing Academic Excellence.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Sunrise Christian Academy
5500 E. 45th St. N
Bel Aire, KS 67220
Website: sunrisechristian.org
Phone: (316) 744-9262
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 481164866
CEO/President: Robert Lindsted
Chairman: Caleb Bowers
Board size: 5
Founder: Robert Lindsted
Ruling year: 2009
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 07/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Grounded in the example of Jesus Christ- who grew in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man- Sunrise envisions graduates who are fully equipped in mind, body and spirit to serve God and influence the world for "Time and Eternity."
Mission statement
In partnership with parents, we educate and equip students for "Time and Eternity," in order to live and share the Gospel to people of all nations.
Statement of faith
https://www.sunrisechristian.org/doctrinal-statement
Donor confidence score
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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 | | 181 of 1472 | 19 of 206 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 379 of 1472 | 82 of 206 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 365 of 1472 | 47 of 206 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 400 of 1473 | 42 of 206 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $63,288 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 | 11% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
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% | 6% | 9% | 29% | 11% | 8% |
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% | 94% | 91% | 71% | 89% | 92% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 87% | 88% | 88% | 87% | 87% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 93% | 103% | 99% | 66% | 81% | 114% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 77% | 90% | 87% | 58% | 71% | 99% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 7% | -3% | 1% | 34% | 19% | -14% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 7% | -4% | 1% | 54% | 47% | -59% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 13% | 12% | 12% | 13% | 13% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.55 | 0.86 | 0.85 | 0.73 | 0.98 | 1.12 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.94 | 2.72 | 2.47 | 1.64 | 2.02 | 2.64 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.84 | 2.34 | 2.10 | 1.19 | 1.99 | 2.96 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 2.80 | 8.72 | 68.44 | 103.44 | 171.36 | 7.21 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.35 | 0.11 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.14 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 3.92 | 4.54 | 5.63 | 9.96 | 6.00 | 3.49 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 30% | 31% | 29% | 31% | 52% | 77% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 10% | 27% | 29% | 31% | 52% | 71% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 116% | 80% | 83% | 94% | 49% | 20% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $1,907,921 | $2,153,073 | $3,622,744 | $1,436,425 | $502,218 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $743,629 | $786,907 | $821,055 | $895,334 | $957,015 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $2,651,550 | $2,939,980 | $4,443,799 | $2,331,759 | $1,459,233 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $4,122,038 | $4,043,476 | $2,288,734 | $2,313,072 | $2,260,465 |
| Other long-term assets | $435,181 | $283,212 | $551,340 | $70,883 | $133,574 |
| Total long-term assets | $4,557,219 | $4,326,688 | $2,840,074 | $2,383,955 | $2,394,039 |
| Total assets | $7,208,769 | $7,266,668 | $7,283,873 | $4,715,714 | $3,853,272 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $120,655 |
| Other current liabilities | $304,217 | $42,959 | $42,959 | $13,607 | $81,753 |
| Total current liabilities | $304,217 | $42,959 | $42,959 | $13,607 | $202,408 |
| Debt | $1,933,639 | $2,097,145 | $2,234,729 | $2,444,568 | $2,720,271 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $358 | $358 | $358 | $358 | $46,058 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $1,933,997 | $2,097,503 | $2,235,087 | $2,444,926 | $2,766,329 |
| Total liabilities | $2,238,214 | $2,140,462 | $2,278,046 | $2,458,533 | $2,968,737 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $3,379,558 | $3,504,231 | $5,005,827 | $2,257,181 | $884,535 |
| With donor restrictions | $1,590,997 | $1,621,975 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $4,970,555 | $5,126,206 | $5,005,827 | $2,257,181 | $884,535 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $378,991 | $532,102 | $2,287,883 | $609,571 | $285,528 |
| Program service revenue | $5,503,123 | $5,495,109 | $4,851,117 | $4,570,488 | $3,506,488 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $75,558 | $75,923 | $48,431 | $89,549 | $647 |
| Other revenue | $60,275 | $123,613 | $815,615 | $432,348 | $0 |
| Total other revenue | $5,638,956 | $5,694,645 | $5,715,163 | $5,092,385 | $3,507,135 |
| Total revenue | $6,017,947 | $6,226,747 | $8,003,046 | $5,701,956 | $3,792,663 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $5,419,983 | $5,445,994 | $4,655,581 | $4,027,054 | $3,737,087 |
| Management and general | $779,678 | $726,428 | $646,007 | $611,419 | $575,412 |
| Fundraising | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,885 |
| Total expenses | $6,199,661 | $6,172,422 | $5,301,588 | $4,638,473 | $4,317,384 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($181,714) | $54,325 | $2,701,458 | $1,063,483 | ($524,721) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($181,714) | $54,325 | $2,701,458 | $1,063,483 | ($524,721) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Jeremy Smith | Treasurer | $45,269 |
| Melanie Adams | Secretary | $38,167 |
Compensation data as of: 7/31/2025
Response from ministry
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History
Founded in 1983 by Dr. Robert Lindsted, Sunrise Christian Academy started as a grade school emphasizing academic excellence and Biblical teaching. The school may have begun with just one teacher and six students, but as the years passed by, it has grown to include over 500 students on a campus spanning 18 acres! Sunrise is a college-preparatory, nondenominational, K4-12 Christian school graduating 45-50 seniors each year.