Fort Bend Christian Academy 
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Summary
At Fort Bend Christian Academy, we hold the belief that God plays a significant role in our studies as He is the ultimate source of knowledge, whether it pertains to science, mathematics, social studies, fine arts or physical education!
Contact information
Mailing address:
Fort Bend Christian Academy
1250 Seventh Street
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Website: www.fortbendchristian.org
Phone: 281.263.9175
Organization details
EIN: 760376425
CEO/President: Stephen Novotny
Chairman: Jim Brown
Board size: 7
Founder:
Ruling year: 1993
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 07/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Inspiring students to excellence for the glory of God.
Mission statement
Fort Bend Christian Academy exists to glorify God through excellence in a college-preparatory, Christian education. It is the mission of Fort Bend Christian Academy to equip students to thrive spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally and physically.
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 | | 622 of 1435 | 95 of 191 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 896 of 1435 | 134 of 191 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 405 of 1435 | 52 of 191 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 707 of 1436 | 101 of 191 |
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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% | 23% | 17% | 33% | 45% | 11% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 2% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 2% | 1% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 13% | 8% | 9% | 4% | 3% | 14% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 87% | 92% | 91% | 96% | 97% | 86% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 87% | 86% | 87% | 87% | 86% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 93% | 92% | 91% | 92% | 91% | 85% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 76% | 80% | 78% | 80% | 79% | 73% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 7% | 8% | 9% | 8% | 9% | 15% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 6% | 6% | 7% | 5% | 6% | 11% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 11% | 12% | 11% | 12% | 13% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.54 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.43 | 0.43 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.99 | 2.50 | 2.18 | 2.25 | 2.37 | 2.49 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.80 | 1.27 | 1.07 | 1.03 | 1.01 | 1.06 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 2.80 | 2.44 | 2.98 | 2.92 | 3.04 | 3.24 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.35 | 0.41 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.33 | 0.31 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 3.98 | 5.60 | 7.49 | 7.65 | 7.96 | 7.81 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 29% | 24% | 25% | 27% | 28% | 29% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 10% | 8% | 10% | 12% | 14% | 17% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 117% | 150% | 153% | 159% | 169% | 166% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $3,175,690 | $5,102,541 | $4,321,185 | $13,859,642 | $12,632,455 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $514,029 | $530,573 | $319,985 | $221,822 | $184,402 |
| Short-term investments | $12,086,864 | $11,593,476 | $11,015,755 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $15,776,583 | $17,226,590 | $15,656,925 | $14,081,464 | $12,816,857 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $23,680,424 | $20,291,239 | $19,546,892 | $19,321,138 | $19,064,921 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $23,680,424 | $20,291,239 | $19,546,892 | $19,321,138 | $19,064,921 |
| Total assets | $39,457,007 | $37,517,829 | $35,203,817 | $33,402,602 | $31,881,778 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $1,281,349 | $630,310 | $671,757 | $370,090 | $205,595 |
| Other current liabilities | $5,174,308 | $5,142,381 | $4,682,374 | $4,267,520 | $3,748,958 |
| Total current liabilities | $6,455,657 | $5,772,691 | $5,354,131 | $4,637,610 | $3,954,553 |
| Debt | $3,024,658 | $3,611,633 | $4,182,174 | $4,737,310 | $5,277,159 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $3,024,658 | $3,611,633 | $4,182,174 | $4,737,310 | $5,277,159 |
| Total liabilities | $9,480,315 | $9,384,324 | $9,536,305 | $9,374,920 | $9,231,712 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $27,898,301 | $27,194,213 | $25,626,530 | $23,974,333 | $22,583,185 |
| With donor restrictions | $2,078,391 | $939,292 | $40,982 | $53,349 | $66,881 |
| Net assets | $29,976,692 | $28,133,505 | $25,667,512 | $24,027,682 | $22,650,066 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $1,697,344 | $1,879,114 | $752,616 | $538,967 | $2,191,606 |
| Program service revenue | $19,387,438 | $18,275,476 | $16,545,618 | $15,035,810 | $13,741,008 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $416,418 | $6,047 | $128,983 | $12,579 | $48,123 |
| Other revenue | $174,884 | $119,602 | $114,436 | $34,351 | $25,946 |
| Total other revenue | $19,978,740 | $18,401,125 | $16,789,037 | $15,082,740 | $13,815,077 |
| Total revenue | $21,676,084 | $20,280,239 | $17,541,653 | $15,621,707 | $16,006,683 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $17,369,631 | $15,852,606 | $14,071,837 | $12,340,805 | $11,667,098 |
| Management and general | $2,237,499 | $2,181,099 | $1,845,293 | $1,658,855 | $1,709,810 |
| Fundraising | $382,840 | $324,168 | $251,679 | $244,431 | $236,924 |
| Total expenses | $19,989,970 | $18,357,873 | $16,168,809 | $14,244,091 | $13,613,832 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $1,686,114 | $1,922,366 | $1,372,844 | $1,377,616 | $2,392,851 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $1,686,114 | $1,922,366 | $1,372,844 | $1,377,616 | $2,392,851 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Joshua Gettys | Former Head of School | $275,568 |
| J Rene Cargile | CFO and HOS to 5/2025 | $179,830 |
| Nathan Barber | Head of Upper School | $128,403 |
| Natasha Rodriguez | Director of Technology | $117,485 |
| Bradley Minor | Asst Athletic Director | $104,194 |
Compensation data as of: 7/31/2025
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History
Fort Bend Christian Academy, one of the largest private schools in Houston, began as Sugar Creek Baptist Church School (SCBCS) in September of 1987 with one teacher and seven kindergarten students. In 1992, the school changed its name to Fort Bend Baptist Academy (FBBA) and incorporated as an independent Christian school.
Because of rapid growth over the next 19 years, FBBA added Lower, Middle and Upper School buildings, an athletic complex and additional office and classroom space to its 35-acre campus.
In the summer of 2011, FBBA announced its official name change to Fort Bend Christian Academy, a name that represents who we are as a school, committed to our founding core Christian beliefs and principles and serving the entire Christian community.
It is our continual desire to serve and honor God in all that we do, fulfilling our mission and inspiring students to excellence for the glory of God.