Lake Worth Christian School 
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Summary
In partnering with the Christian community, Lake Worth Christian School is committed to strengthening one's faith in Jesus Christ, inspiring a passion for biblical and academic knowledge, and developing Christian leaders to serve in accordance with God's will.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Lake Worth Christian School
7592 High Ridge Road
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Website: www.lwcs.org
Phone: (561) 717-5927
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 590855397
CEO/President: Dustin Bowlin
Chairman: Sonny St. Juste
Board size: 8
Founder:
Ruling year: 1975
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 05/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
"Growing Christian Leaders"
Mission statement
In partnering with the Christian community, Lake Worth Christian School is committed to strengthening one's faith in Jesus Christ, inspiring a passion for biblical and academic knowledge, and developing leaders to serve in accordance with God's will.
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 | | 810 of 1357 | 89 of 149 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 949 of 1357 | 109 of 149 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1079 of 1357 | 119 of 149 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 243 of 1359 | 16 of 150 |
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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% | 76% | 47% | 0% | 13% | 11% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 2% | 1% | 2% | 0% | 1% | 1% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 13% | 2% | 5% | 1% | 11% | 13% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 2% | 2% | 3% | 0% | 2% | 1% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 87% | 98% | 95% | 99% | 89% | 87% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 84% | 75% | 73% | 84% | 75% | 73% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 93% | 96% | 93% | 97% | 90% | 97% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 76% | 72% | 68% | 82% | 67% | 71% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 7% | 4% | 7% | 3% | 10% | 3% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 6% | 7% | 12% | 5% | 17% | 5% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 23% | 24% | 16% | 24% | 25% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.53 | 1.25 | 1.16 | 1.09 | 1.06 | 0.94 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.07 | 1.96 | 2.24 | 2.47 | 2.69 | 3.04 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.73 | 2.45 | 2.59 | 2.70 | 2.85 | 2.88 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 2.90 | 3.44 | 3.69 | 10.37 | 7.79 | 6.70 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.33 | 0.29 | 0.27 | 0.10 | 0.13 | 0.15 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.08 | 3.47 | 3.37 | 4.02 | 3.66 | 3.55 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 29% | 24% | 23% | 27% | 29% | 41% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 12% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 125% | 61% | 67% | 67% | 67% | 62% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $3,897,475 | $3,322,679 | $2,383,740 | $2,442,236 | $2,100,088 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $0 | $294 | $359,777 | $29,808 | $98,944 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $3,897,475 | $3,322,973 | $2,743,517 | $2,472,044 | $2,199,032 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $3,741,796 | $4,053,561 | $4,022,712 | $4,172,906 | $4,483,405 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $66,574 | $3,561 | $6,460 | $12,560 |
| Total long-term assets | $3,741,796 | $4,120,135 | $4,026,273 | $4,179,366 | $4,495,965 |
| Total assets | $7,639,271 | $7,443,108 | $6,769,790 | $6,651,410 | $6,694,997 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $808,366 | $645,222 | $57,365 | $43,438 | $60,239 |
| Other current liabilities | $325,555 | $255,893 | $207,295 | $274,015 | $267,755 |
| Total current liabilities | $1,133,921 | $901,115 | $264,660 | $317,453 | $327,994 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $670,568 | $791,102 | $1,570,403 | $1,623,058 | $2,450,249 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $670,568 | $791,102 | $1,570,403 | $1,623,058 | $2,450,249 |
| Total liabilities | $1,804,489 | $1,692,217 | $1,835,063 | $1,940,511 | $2,778,243 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $5,143,449 | $5,344,079 | $4,509,665 | $4,710,899 | $3,916,754 |
| With donor restrictions | $691,333 | $406,812 | $425,062 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $5,834,782 | $5,750,891 | $4,934,727 | $4,710,899 | $3,916,754 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $194,794 | $473,816 | $98,500 | $864,751 | $859,439 |
| Program service revenue | $9,743,523 | $8,772,980 | $7,520,727 | $6,781,049 | $5,534,703 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $30,501 | $35,197 | $1,653 | $411 | $49 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $2,910 | $202,820 | $132,418 |
| Total other revenue | $9,774,024 | $8,808,177 | $7,525,290 | $6,984,280 | $5,667,170 |
| Total revenue | $9,968,818 | $9,281,993 | $7,623,790 | $7,849,031 | $6,526,609 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $7,193,949 | $6,311,858 | $6,228,458 | $5,276,173 | $4,642,135 |
| Management and general | $2,200,976 | $2,079,606 | $1,171,504 | $1,667,100 | $1,590,955 |
| Fundraising | $148,340 | $223,823 | $0 | $111,655 | $91,065 |
| Total expenses | $9,543,265 | $8,615,287 | $7,399,962 | $7,054,928 | $6,324,155 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $425,553 | $666,706 | $223,828 | $794,103 | $202,454 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $425,553 | $666,706 | $223,828 | $794,103 | $202,454 |
Compensation
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History
In 1959, the founders of Lake Worth Christian believed it was important to teach children that every area of life belongs to the Lord. We are thankful for a rich history of people who take ownership in Lake Worth Christian School.
The programs at Lake Worth Christian School seek to fulfill the mission of equipping students with knowledge and wisdom for a life in service in God's kingdom. Our program integrates faith and academics from Pre-K to grade 12.
Lake Worth Christian School has graduated over 1,400 students at the elementary or secondary school level. In the last number of years, 98% of our graduates from secondary school have continued their studies at a university or college. Our Graduates have pursued various professional careers and many serve as volunteers in their communities.