Gilbert Christian Schools 
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Summary
At Gilbert Christian Schools, we partner with parents-the primary spiritual leaders of their children-to provide a Christ-centered education that aligns with home and church. With a biblical worldview at the core, our qualified educators integrate faith into every subject; fostering wisdom, knowledge, character, and a heart for service
Contact information
Mailing address:
Gilbert Christian Schools
1040 S. Gilbert Road Ste. 200
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Website: gilbertchristianschools.org
Phone: 480.809.6690
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 860832483
CEO/President: Michael Horton
Chairman: Michael Horton
Board size: 4
Founder:
Ruling year: 1997
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
At Gilbert Christian Schools, we partner with parents-the primary spiritual leaders of their children-to provide a Christ-centered education that aligns with home and church. With a biblical worldview at the core, our qualified educators integrate faith into every subject; fostering wisdom, knowledge, character, and a heart for service
Mission statement
To operate a non-profit Christian School, preschool through high school for a quality well-rounded education along with a sports and music program.
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 | | 873 of 1435 | 132 of 191 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 768 of 1435 | 123 of 191 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1372 of 1435 | 186 of 191 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 290 of 1436 | 26 of 191 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 11% | 21% | 11% | 12% | 1% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 13% | 3% | 5% | 8% | 11% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 87% | 97% | 95% | 92% | 89% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 61% | 64% | 56% | 59% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 93% | 85% | 85% | 83% | 88% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 76% | 51% | 54% | 46% | 52% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 7% | 15% | 15% | 17% | 12% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 6% | 26% | 32% | 41% | 45% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 39% | 36% | 43% | 41% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.54 | 1.08 | 1.36 | 1.28 | 1.72 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.99 | 2.45 | 2.22 | 1.98 | 1.74 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.80 | 2.64 | 3.01 | 2.53 | 2.99 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 2.80 | 1.60 | 1.86 | 1.48 | 1.38 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.35 | 0.62 | 0.54 | 0.68 | 0.72 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 3.98 | 1.71 | 1.84 | 1.54 | 1.12 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 29% | 26% | 25% | 35% | 50% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 10% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 9% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 117% | 69% | 55% | 51% | 29% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | ||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
| Cash | $8,684,476 | $6,970,568 | $6,191,340 | $3,973,258 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $1,083,033 | $776,081 | $675,790 | $534,857 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $9,767,509 | $7,746,649 | $6,867,130 | $4,508,115 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $14,163,529 | $9,447,324 | $6,713,764 | $3,069,813 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $269,745 |
| Total long-term assets | $14,163,529 | $9,447,324 | $6,713,764 | $3,339,558 |
| Total assets | $23,931,038 | $17,193,973 | $13,580,894 | $7,847,673 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $5,621,874 | $1,541,442 | $1,222,711 | $877,794 |
| Other current liabilities | $477,592 | $2,625,011 | $3,422,646 | $2,378,674 |
| Total current liabilities | $6,099,466 | $4,166,453 | $4,645,357 | $3,256,468 |
| Debt | $27,219 | $105,000 | $165,000 | $674,253 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $27,219 | $105,000 | $165,000 | $674,253 |
| Total liabilities | $6,126,685 | $4,271,453 | $4,810,357 | $3,930,721 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $17,214,812 | $12,512,998 | $8,337,937 | $3,791,384 |
| With donor restrictions | $589,541 | $409,522 | $432,600 | $125,568 |
| Net assets | $17,804,353 | $12,922,520 | $8,770,537 | $3,916,952 |
| Revenues and expenses | ||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $1,060,125 | $1,482,199 | $1,597,415 | $1,686,917 |
| Program service revenue | $28,769,298 | $25,244,035 | $19,071,650 | $13,497,876 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $243,471 | $229,377 | $39,964 | $632 |
| Other revenue | $402,863 | $557,215 | $258,193 | $30,706 |
| Total other revenue | $29,415,632 | $26,030,627 | $19,369,807 | $13,529,214 |
| Total revenue | $30,475,757 | $27,512,826 | $20,967,222 | $15,216,131 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
| Program services | $15,607,253 | $14,827,195 | $9,697,446 | $7,900,639 |
| Management and general | $9,941,298 | $8,342,217 | $7,454,715 | $5,550,584 |
| Fundraising | $225,392 | $168,353 | $195,845 | $8,948 |
| Total expenses | $25,773,943 | $23,337,765 | $17,348,006 | $13,460,171 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $4,701,814 | $4,175,061 | $3,619,216 | $1,755,960 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $4,701,814 | $4,175,061 | $3,619,216 | $1,755,960 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Jim Desmarchais | Administrator | $377,097 |
| Troy Hunt | Director | $195,981 |
| James Dragonette | Director | $180,407 |
| Mark Duitsman | Athletic Director | $167,385 |
| Paul Taylor | Development Director | $158,885 |
| James Potts | Principal | $157,280 |
| Brian Hay | Principal | $137,318 |
| Matthew Littlefield | Asst. Principal | $129,763 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2025
Response from ministry
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