Goodpasture Christian School 
The information on this page was last updated 4/24/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
We are a private, Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee serving families with students ranging in age from 12 months old through 12th grade. Our administrators, faculty, and staff strive to build confidence, intellectual growth, and spiritual strength in every child ... from babies taking their first steps to seniors getting ready to step out into the world.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Goodpasture Christian School
619 W. Due West Avenue
Madison, TN 37115
Website: www.goodpasture.org
Phone: 615-868-2600
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 620725510
CEO/President: Jeff Bixenman
Chairman:
Board size: 0
Founder:
Ruling year: 1965
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Goodpasture Christian School will inspire students to have an eternal relationship with Jesus and equip them with intellectual skills for a life of service to others.
Mission statement
The mission of the GCS faculty, students, and parents is to collaboratively build relationships with Jesus, provide academic excellence, and develop the skills to prepare students for Christian service to others.
Statement of faith
https://www.goodpasture.org/gcs-faith-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 | | 238 of 1435 | 33 of 191 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 48 of 1435 | 31 of 191 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 649 of 1435 | 87 of 191 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 598 of 1436 | 76 of 191 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $10,528 in government grants in 2025.
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 11% | 2% | 3% | 10% | 2% | 10% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 2% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 0% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 13% | 23% | 17% | 7% | 21% | 5% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 87% | 77% | 83% | 93% | 79% | 95% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 84% | 83% | 82% | 86% | 85% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 93% | 79% | 90% | 98% | 86% | 102% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 76% | 66% | 75% | 81% | 74% | 87% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 7% | 21% | 10% | 2% | 14% | -2% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 6% | 18% | 9% | 1% | 12% | -1% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 16% | 16% | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.54 | 0.60 | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.65 | 0.68 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.99 | 2.01 | 2.88 | 3.43 | 3.00 | 2.37 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.80 | 1.22 | 2.02 | 2.39 | 1.95 | 1.60 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 2.80 | 5.89 | 3.99 | 2.98 | 3.11 | 9.88 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.35 | 0.17 | 0.25 | 0.34 | 0.32 | 0.10 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 3.98 | 8.20 | 4.45 | 3.33 | 4.17 | 6.72 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 29% | 9% | 9% | 11% | 12% | 22% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 10% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 11% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 117% | 151% | 129% | 128% | 135% | 116% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $6,287,193 | $2,093,188 | $1,087,604 | $1,336,354 | $3,001,591 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $628,977 | $350,771 | $250,339 | $195,843 | $275,083 |
| Short-term investments | $4,995,198 | $4,330,470 | $3,821,489 | $4,181,557 | $3,546,726 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $11,911,368 | $6,774,429 | $5,159,432 | $5,713,754 | $6,823,400 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $12,089,275 | $12,755,035 | $12,535,232 | $11,427,516 | $9,334,681 |
| Other long-term assets | $508 | $508 | $508 | $508 | $508 |
| Total long-term assets | $12,089,783 | $12,755,543 | $12,535,740 | $11,428,024 | $9,335,189 |
| Total assets | $24,001,151 | $19,529,972 | $17,695,172 | $17,141,778 | $16,158,589 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $968,659 | $1,044,370 | $1,010,801 | $1,104,373 | $104,866 |
| Other current liabilities | $1,052,479 | $652,773 | $722,037 | $734,451 | $585,625 |
| Total current liabilities | $2,021,138 | $1,697,143 | $1,732,838 | $1,838,824 | $690,491 |
| Debt | $90,612 | $125,000 | $184,781 | $269,051 | $1,780,275 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $9,490 | $24,712 | $2,111 | $0 | $1,006,317 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $100,102 | $149,712 | $186,892 | $269,051 | $2,786,592 |
| Total liabilities | $2,121,240 | $1,846,855 | $1,919,730 | $2,107,875 | $3,477,083 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $21,831,524 | $17,633,730 | $15,725,055 | $14,983,516 | $12,581,844 |
| With donor restrictions | $48,387 | $49,387 | $50,387 | $50,387 | $99,662 |
| Net assets | $21,879,911 | $17,683,117 | $15,775,442 | $15,033,903 | $12,681,506 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $4,167,902 | $2,527,756 | $883,665 | $2,666,852 | $519,772 |
| Program service revenue | $13,552,771 | $12,514,868 | $11,534,898 | $10,071,236 | $9,959,187 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $322,591 | ($139,423) | ($103,142) | $131,964 | $145,845 |
| Other revenue | $372,711 | $348,836 | $236,814 | $100,711 | $159,722 |
| Total other revenue | $14,248,073 | $12,724,281 | $11,668,570 | $10,303,911 | $10,264,754 |
| Total revenue | $18,415,975 | $15,252,037 | $12,552,235 | $12,970,763 | $10,784,526 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $12,147,329 | $11,367,856 | $10,163,354 | $9,544,560 | $9,339,499 |
| Management and general | $2,248,001 | $2,253,394 | $2,089,168 | $1,552,653 | $1,558,821 |
| Fundraising | $78,177 | $70,955 | $88,386 | $58,037 | $50,625 |
| Total expenses | $14,473,507 | $13,692,205 | $12,340,908 | $11,155,250 | $10,948,945 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $3,942,468 | $1,559,832 | $211,327 | $1,815,513 | ($164,419) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $3,942,468 | $1,559,832 | $211,327 | $1,815,513 | ($164,419) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Jeff Bixenman | President | $223,435 |
| James Turner | Coach and Teacher | $144,245 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2025
Response from ministry
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