Portland Christian Schools 
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Summary
Whether your student is entering preschool, about to finish high school, or somewhere in between, you want them to succeed. Portland Christian is dedicated to helping every student flourish as they prepare for the next step on their journey of life-long learning. Guided by credentialed, caring teachers, challenged to think critically, and encouraged to engage in life beyond the classroom, PCS students grow intellectually and spiritually as they prepare for college and engage in life.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Portland Christian Schools
12425 NE San Rafael St
Portland, OR 97230
Website: pcschools.org
Phone: 503-256-3960
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 930401248
CEO/President: Rhonda Rogers
Chairman: Mike Griffith
Board size: 7
Founder: Dr. Mark Fakkema
Ruling year: 1947
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2008
Purpose
Portland Christian Schools, growing leaders in mind and spirit since 1947.
Mission statement
It is the mission of Portland Christian Schools to educate students in the truth of God's word in every area of instruction and activity, so that their lives may be transformed by the renewing of their minds.
Statement of faith
The Scriptures: We believe that the Old and New Testaments comprise the totality of verbally inspired revelation from God to man, and that the original documents were inerrant in fact and infallible in truth. The sixty-six books of The Bible thus constitute the Word of God and are the believer's only rule for faith and living. (Isaiah 40:8; John 17:17; II Tim. 3:16-17)
The Godhead: We believe in the one living and true God, who is one in essence, but eternally existent in the three persons of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, each having the same nature and attributes. God is the creator of all things, and the source of all truth. He is separate from the world and universe, yet everywhere present as the sovereign ruler and sustainer of all things. (Gen. 1:1; Gen. 1:26-27; Is. 43:10, 13; Ex. 3:13, 14; Matt. 28:19; Col. 1:17)
The Creation and Fall of Man: We believe man was created in the image of God for the divine purpose of glorifying Him. But through Adam's original sin, man fell from his original state of innocence and became corrupt in nature. As a consequence, man is under the wrath of God and is eternally lost apart from salvation through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. (Gen. 3:1-24; John 3:16-18; Rom. 3:23; Rom. 4:12-21; Rom. 6:23)
The Person and Work of Christ: We believe that Jesus Christ, the second person of the Trinity, was the pre-existent, eternal son of God; that He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary; that He was fully God and man, yet without sin; that His death on the cross fully satisfied God's divine justice and accomplished our redemption; that his bodily resurrection from the dead confirmed His deity and atoning work, and fully guaranteed the redemption of all who believe; that He is now seated at the right hand of God in heaven, where as High Priest He serves as Intercessor and Advocate for all believers, that He is the only Mediator between God and man, the Head of His body (the church), and the coming universal King. (Matt. 1:18; John 1:1-3, 14; Acts 4:12; Rom. 1:4; II Cor. 5:21; Eph. 1:1-14, 22; Col. 1:15; Col. 2:9; II Tim. 2:5; Heb. 4:14; Heb. 10:18; Rev. 12:5)
The Holy Spirit: We believe that the Holy Spirit, the third Person of the Trinity, began His work in this present age at Pentecost, when He came as promised by Christ. In relation to unbelievers, He convicts of sin, righteousness, and judgment; in relation to believers He regenerates, baptizes into the body of Christ, indwells, sanctifies, instructs, bestows gifts and empowers for service, and preserves to the day of redemption. (Matt. 28:19; John 14: 26; John 16:7-15; Acts 1:5, 8; Acts 2:1-40; Romans 8:9; I Cor. 12:4-14; Eph. 1:13, 14)
Salvation: We believe that salvation is a gift of God's grace, and is received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, totally apart from human merit or works. This salvation is evidenced by Christ-like character, righteous living, and good works, as the believer submits to the in-dwelling Holy Spirit, in obedience to the Word of God. (Gal. 5:22-23; Eph. 2:8-9; I Tim. 1:5; II Tim. 1:9; James 1:21-27)
The Church: We believe that the Church is the body of Christ, composed irrespective of denominational or organizational affiliation. Members of this spiritual body are directed in Scripture to associate together in local assemblies. The mission of the Church is to make disciples of all people and nations, and to bring them to maturity in Christ. ( Matt. 28: 18-20; I Cor. 12:13; Eph. 2:11-22; Eph. 4:11-16; Col. 1:28; Hebrews 10:23-25)
Satan: We believe that Satan exists today as the enemy of God and the accuser of God's people. He persistently seeks to counterfeit the works and truth of God. (Is. 14:12-14; Eze. 28:12-17; Acts 26:18; Eph. 6:10-13; Rev. 12:1-17; Rev. 19:17-21)
Future Things: We believe in the personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ. We believe in the bodily resurrection of all the dead - the saved to eternal life, dwelling forever with Christ - the unsaved to everlasting judgment and condemnation. (Matt. 24:29-30; Acts 1:11; Rev. 20:1-6)
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: K-12 Schools/Academies
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 197 of 1106 | 14 of 48 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 323 of 1107 | 24 of 48 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 496 of 1107 | 24 of 48 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 209 of 1106 | 11 of 48 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 11% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 3% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 15% | 4% | 19% | 22% | 3% | 4% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 3% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 85% | 96% | 81% | 78% | 97% | 96% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 83% | 84% | 81% | 83% | 84% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 94% | 100% | 86% | 102% | 95% | 87% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 76% | 83% | 72% | 83% | 79% | 73% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 6% | 0% | 14% | -2% | 5% | 13% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 6% | 0% | 13% | -2% | 5% | 16% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 17% | 16% | 19% | 17% | 16% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.46 | 0.82 | 0.74 | 0.59 | 0.78 | 0.68 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.08 | 2.41 | 2.39 | 2.40 | 2.81 | 2.19 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.44 | 1.97 | 1.76 | 1.42 | 2.20 | 1.50 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 3.01 | 3.66 | 3.89 | 2.18 | 2.11 | 5.10 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.33 | 0.27 | 0.26 | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.20 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.19 | 4.43 | 5.08 | 4.56 | 2.88 | 6.43 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 33% | 12% | 11% | 19% | 17% | 36% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 11% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 25% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 143% | 108% | 121% | 137% | 106% | 93% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $1,330,524 | $1,366,930 | $1,148,508 | $883,192 | $301,775 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $132,493 | $76,861 | $37,801 | $10,866 | $123,539 |
| Short-term investments | $1,626,338 | $1,608,950 | $1,907,736 | $1,580,249 | $3,483,693 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $3,089,355 | $3,052,741 | $3,094,045 | $2,474,307 | $3,909,007 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $4,330,759 | $4,233,105 | $4,336,901 | $4,476,737 | $4,665,736 |
| Other long-term assets | $30,075 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $4,360,834 | $4,233,105 | $4,336,901 | $4,476,737 | $4,665,736 |
| Total assets | $7,450,189 | $7,285,846 | $7,430,946 | $6,951,044 | $8,574,743 |
| Liabilities | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $331,983 | $290,555 | $274,615 | $249,856 | $332,920 |
| Other current liabilities | $511,195 | $494,455 | $1,147,289 | $920,052 | $433,345 |
| Total current liabilities | $843,178 | $785,010 | $1,421,904 | $1,169,908 | $766,265 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,136,255 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $30,075 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $199,927 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $30,075 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,336,182 |
| Total liabilities | $873,253 | $785,010 | $1,421,904 | $1,169,908 | $3,102,447 |
| Net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $6,116,819 | $6,050,268 | $5,573,812 | $5,353,467 | $5,084,000 |
| With donor restrictions | $460,117 | $450,568 | $435,230 | $427,669 | $388,296 |
| Net assets | $6,576,936 | $6,500,836 | $6,009,042 | $5,781,136 | $5,472,296 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $269,817 | $1,182,855 | $961,306 | $159,825 | $262,122 |
| Program service revenue | $5,704,968 | $4,925,406 | $3,161,612 | $5,405,398 | $6,060,692 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $44,372 | $39,863 | $102,950 | $101,291 | $234,603 |
| Other revenue | $41,490 | $51,713 | $83,967 | $83,555 | $167,212 |
| Total other revenue | $5,790,830 | $5,016,982 | $3,348,529 | $5,590,244 | $6,462,507 |
| Total revenue | $6,060,647 | $6,199,837 | $4,309,835 | $5,750,069 | $6,724,629 |
| Expenses | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $5,035,375 | $4,477,644 | $3,585,212 | $4,522,254 | $4,922,571 |
| Management and general | $1,044,248 | $883,244 | $815,483 | $918,975 | $941,185 |
| Fundraising | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $6,079,623 | $5,360,888 | $4,400,695 | $5,441,229 | $5,863,756 |
| Change in net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($18,976) | $838,949 | ($90,860) | $308,840 | $860,873 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($18,976) | $838,949 | ($90,860) | $308,840 | $860,873 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Rhonda Rogers | Superintendent | $111,440 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2023
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History
For a timeline, visit: https://www.pcschools.org/apps/pages/Our-History
Program accomplishments
Portland Christian Schools, from preschool to 12th grade, is fully accredited. When our graduates apply for college, their transcripts carry the added integrity of full accreditation. We believe that accountability and collegiality go hand in hand with educational excellence and thus we voluntarily submit to the standards of the following organizations:
NWAC (Northwest Accreditation Commission) a division of Cognia (formerly AdvancED)
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA)
GuideStar / Candid Silver Seal of Transparency (Guidestar)
Oregon Federation of Independent Schools (OFIS)
Oregon Early Learning Division Spark program