Pinewood Christian Academy 
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Summary
Pinewood Christian Academy opened its doors in 1970 under the motto "Fides, Veritas, Hereditas" meaning "Faith, Truth, Heritage."
Contact information
Mailing address:
Pinewood Christian Academy
P.O. Box 7
Bellville, GA 30414
Website: https://pinewoodchristian.org/
Phone: 912-739-1272
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 581089003
CEO/President: Holly Durrence
Chairman: James Oates
Board size: 12
Founder:
Ruling year: 1970
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 05/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Our vision is to cultivate generations of Christ-centered leaders who know God deeply, pursue excellence faithfully, serve others selflessly, and leave a lasting heritage that glorifies Christ and transforms the world around them.
Mission statement
The mission of Pinewood Christian Academy is to provide a Christ-centered education that inspires students to grow in Faith, pursue Truth, and build a lasting Heritage through academic excellence, Christian character, and servant leadership.
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 | | 321 of 1538 | 61 of 249 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 649 of 1539 | 135 of 249 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 42 of 1539 | 8 of 249 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 853 of 1539 | 146 of 249 |
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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% | 11% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 2% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 13% | 9% | 8% | 11% | 10% | 20% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 2% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 87% | 91% | 92% | 89% | 90% | 80% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 100% | 95% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 93% | 93% | 93% | 89% | 92% | 64% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 77% | 92% | 92% | 88% | 92% | 61% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 7% | 7% | 7% | 11% | 8% | 36% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 6% | 4% | 4% | 6% | 4% | 21% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 5% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.55 | 0.47 | 0.48 | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.36 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.06 | 2.67 | 2.49 | 3.08 | 2.32 | 2.58 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.00 | 1.25 | 1.18 | 1.43 | 1.04 | 0.92 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 2.78 | 6.66 | 6.92 | 6.36 | 7.00 | 7.20 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.36 | 0.15 | 0.14 | 0.16 | 0.14 | 0.14 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 3.46 | 8.19 | 8.69 | 7.08 | 9.93 | 11.22 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 30% | 6% | 6% | 5% | 6% | 5% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 115% | 201% | 197% | 205% | 211% | 265% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $2,653,625 | $2,849,212 | $3,286,516 | $4,165,788 | $3,582,939 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $359,779 | $359,636 | $105,334 | $109,240 | $95,384 |
| Short-term investments | $1,286,339 | $1,229,511 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $4,299,743 | $4,438,359 | $3,391,850 | $4,275,028 | $3,678,323 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $5,517,358 | $5,690,090 | $5,530,113 | $4,877,274 | $4,989,444 |
| Other long-term assets | $1,667,246 | $903,712 | $1,525,471 | $786,678 | $808,359 |
| Total long-term assets | $7,184,604 | $6,593,802 | $7,055,584 | $5,663,952 | $5,797,803 |
| Total assets | $11,484,347 | $11,032,161 | $10,447,434 | $9,938,980 | $9,476,126 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $273,299 | $262,143 | $136,650 | $145,161 | $130,011 |
| Other current liabilities | $371,855 | $378,986 | $396,465 | $465,539 | $380,699 |
| Total current liabilities | $645,154 | $641,129 | $533,115 | $610,700 | $510,710 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $55,044 | $55,044 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $55,044 | $55,044 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $700,198 | $696,173 | $533,115 | $610,700 | $510,710 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $10,628,588 | $10,212,753 | $9,791,084 | $9,203,082 | $8,843,043 |
| With donor restrictions | $155,561 | $123,235 | $123,235 | $125,198 | $122,373 |
| Net assets | $10,784,149 | $10,335,988 | $9,914,319 | $9,328,280 | $8,965,416 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $495,516 | $472,119 | $603,854 | $500,472 | $1,056,222 |
| Program service revenue | $5,029,851 | $4,903,190 | $4,672,529 | $4,135,398 | $4,096,965 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $98,646 | $54,369 | $18,417 | $9,313 | $10,675 |
| Other revenue | $141,718 | $214,062 | $150,502 | $145,228 | $146,292 |
| Total other revenue | $5,270,215 | $5,171,621 | $4,841,448 | $4,289,939 | $4,253,932 |
| Total revenue | $5,765,731 | $5,643,740 | $5,445,302 | $4,790,411 | $5,310,154 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $5,283,522 | $5,205,903 | $4,815,268 | $4,419,057 | $3,228,802 |
| Management and general | $20,974 | $35,456 | $29,080 | $8,484 | $159,994 |
| Fundraising | $52,783 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $5,357,279 | $5,241,359 | $4,844,348 | $4,427,541 | $3,388,796 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $408,452 | $402,381 | $600,954 | $362,870 | $1,921,358 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $408,452 | $402,381 | $600,954 | $362,870 | $1,921,358 |
Compensation
Compensation data for this ministry has not been collected.
Response from ministry
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History
In 1969, the existence of a quality Christian school for the children of the Tattnall, Evans, and Bryan counties was only a dream shared by a group of concerned parents and citizens who wanted their children to receive a traditional education in an unapologetically Christian environment. Against tremendous odds, this dream became a reality as Pinewood Christian Academy opened its doors for the first time in September of 1970. The fruition of this dream was made possible through the determination, hard work, and largesse of many benefactors, including a group of generous businessmen and landowners who donated a parcel of land in Bellville, Georgia for the construction of the new school. In addition, each of Pinewood's original patron families demonstrated its faith in the viability of the proposed academy by contributing $500 to a building fund.
Originally, the school offered instruction to students in grades one through eight and also provided a music program and a rudimentary athletic program. A parent-teacher organization, the Pinewood Christian League, was developed to foster a strong relationship between school personnel and parents. In addition, the League assumed the responsibility of implementing fund-raisers and special activities to benefit the Academy.
https://pinewoodchristian.org/our-story/