Aurora Christian Schools 
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Summary
An authentic, diverse, Christ-centered school serving preschool - 12th grade with campuses in Aurora and Sycamore, Illinois.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Aurora Christian Schools
2255 Sullivan Road
Aurora, IL 60506
Website: aurorachristian.org
Phone: (630) 892-1551
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 510137625
CEO/President: Collette House
Chairman: Joe DeCort
Board size: 5
Founder:
Ruling year: 1975
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
The vision of Aurora Christian Schools is to be an authentic Christian community, unified by our common faith in Jesus Christ. As a cooperative body of believers, we will encourage each other to daily pursue righteousness. Together, we will strive to energize and equip each student to succeed in whatever path the Lord directs. Our desire is to see our students impact their communities and become purposeful, productive Christian adults.
Mission statement
Aurora Christian Schools exists to lead students to a personal RELATIONSHIP with Jesus Christ, EDUCATE them from a Christian worldview, and prepare them for a life of SERVICE to Christ and their world.
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 | | 915 of 1412 | 157 of 180 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 521 of 1412 | 94 of 180 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 806 of 1412 | 117 of 180 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1156 of 1413 | 163 of 180 |
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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% | 6% | 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% | 4% | 24% | 24% | 16% | 16% |
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% | 96% | 76% | 76% | 84% | 84% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 81% | 81% | 80% | 82% | 80% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 93% | 97% | 76% | 77% | 95% | 109% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 76% | 78% | 62% | 62% | 78% | 88% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 7% | 3% | 24% | 23% | 5% | -9% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 7% | 1% | 13% | 17% | 4% | -6% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 19% | 19% | 20% | 18% | 20% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.54 | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.29 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.07 | 6.22 | 8.55 | 5.61 | 7.85 | 10.02 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.79 | 2.36 | 3.07 | 1.74 | 2.54 | 2.89 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 2.79 | 1.56 | 1.32 | 1.07 | 0.92 | 0.93 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.35 | 0.64 | 0.76 | 0.93 | 1.08 | 1.07 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 3.98 | 1.83 | 0.94 | 0.46 | -0.39 | -0.30 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 29% | 15% | 14% | 44% | 54% | 59% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 10% | 2% | 3% | 25% | 38% | 46% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 119% | 225% | 241% | 181% | 142% | 141% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $3,349,649 | $2,393,160 | $3,951,722 | $2,788,515 | $2,221,490 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $62,484 | $23,640 | $104,511 | $12,855 | $18,858 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $3,412,133 | $2,416,800 | $4,056,233 | $2,801,370 | $2,240,348 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $17,423,292 | $17,984,983 | $17,996,275 | $18,529,229 | $19,093,092 |
| Other long-term assets | $395,877 | $261,536 | $685,121 | $664,165 | $1,119,256 |
| Total long-term assets | $17,819,169 | $18,246,519 | $18,681,396 | $19,193,394 | $20,212,348 |
| Total assets | $21,231,302 | $20,663,319 | $22,737,629 | $21,994,764 | $22,452,696 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $325,571 | $273,496 | $1,580,063 | $1,323,892 | $1,054,948 |
| Other current liabilities | $1,854,840 | $1,562,036 | $2,207,082 | $1,708,190 | $1,349,661 |
| Total current liabilities | $2,180,411 | $1,835,532 | $3,787,145 | $3,032,082 | $2,404,609 |
| Debt | $481,041 | $544,422 | $5,585,000 | $8,355,000 | $10,404,900 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $447,424 | $418,901 | $543,721 | $495,678 | $548,447 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $928,465 | $963,323 | $6,128,721 | $8,850,678 | $10,953,347 |
| Total liabilities | $3,108,876 | $2,798,855 | $9,915,866 | $11,882,760 | $13,357,956 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $18,046,688 | $17,786,321 | $12,710,121 | $9,927,099 | $8,940,889 |
| With donor restrictions | $75,738 | $78,143 | $111,642 | $184,905 | $153,851 |
| Net assets | $18,122,426 | $17,864,464 | $12,821,763 | $10,112,004 | $9,094,740 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $330,719 | $2,320,290 | $2,198,930 | $1,190,951 | $936,284 |
| Program service revenue | $7,182,476 | $7,307,747 | $6,931,388 | $5,960,455 | $4,911,841 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $15,190 | $19,700 | $16,537 | $241,569 | $1,246 |
| Other revenue | $785,666 | $67,180 | $70,205 | $122,801 | $81,528 |
| Total other revenue | $7,983,332 | $7,394,627 | $7,018,130 | $6,324,825 | $4,994,615 |
| Total revenue | $8,314,051 | $9,714,917 | $9,217,060 | $7,515,776 | $5,930,899 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $6,502,868 | $5,980,737 | $5,673,354 | $5,837,638 | $5,201,479 |
| Management and general | $1,532,588 | $1,435,635 | $1,392,447 | $1,274,409 | $1,268,091 |
| Fundraising | $20,633 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $8,056,089 | $7,416,372 | $7,065,801 | $7,112,047 | $6,469,570 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $257,962 | $2,298,545 | $2,151,259 | $403,729 | ($538,671) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $257,962 | $2,298,545 | $2,151,259 | $403,729 | ($538,671) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Collette House | President | $89,784 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2025
Response from ministry
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