Fresno Christian Schools 
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Summary
Small classes, Bible-centered curriculum, and a friendly Christ-centered community.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Fresno Christian Schools
7280 N. Cedar Ave
Fresno, CA 93720
Website: fresnochristian.com
Phone: 559-299-1695
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 942415182
CEO/President: Jeremy Brown, Superintendent
Chairman: Jeremy Vanderlinden
Board size: 10
Founder: Pastors and Educational Leaders
Ruling year: 1979
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 08/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Our Philosophy:
The Bible is the inspired Word of God. It is the basis for teaching the faith, giving direction to one's life, and training a person in right living. (II Timothy 3:16)
Therefore, on this basis the philosophy of Fresno Christian Schools is grounded in the following beliefs:
The home, church and school should complement each other in promoting the student's spiritual, academic, moral, psycho-social and physical growth.
At school, the teacher represents the extension of authority and discipline as an agent of the parent.
God has given differing abilities to each student. It is the teacher's responsibility to challenge each student according to this ability and seek to develop the student's full potential.
The student's home, church and school experiences and training should be a preparation for a life of fellowship with God and of service to others.
Students should be encouraged to become spiritually mature and grow into Christ-likeness.
Learning involves interaction between people, and that a well-rounded education involves exposure to a variety of cultures, ideas, and issues, all of which are to be interpreted by the light of God's Word.
Every teacher should participate in professional growth for the purpose of improving the program of the school while fulfilling its mission.
Mission statement
The mission of Fresno Christian Schools is to equip young people for life and service for Jesus Christ through biblical foundations, Christ-like character development, and academic preparation in partnership with the home and local church.
Statement of faith
We Believe:
The Bible to be inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God;
There is one God, eternally existent in three (3) persons: the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit;
In the deity of Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, in His Lordship over all of life, and His personal return in power and glory;
In the absolute necessity of regeneration by the Holy Spirit for salvation, that the Holy Spirit indwells the believe;
In the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life, and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation;
In the spiritual unity of believers in Christ.
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: K-12 Schools/Academies
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 76 of 1077 | 5 of 48 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 9 of 1078 | 6 of 48 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 409 of 1078 | 25 of 48 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 177 of 1077 | 8 of 48 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 12% | 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% | 36% | 15% | 21% | 26% | 31% |
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% | 64% | 85% | 79% | 74% | 69% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 82% | 83% | 82% | 83% | 84% | 83% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 95% | 85% | 105% | 105% | 104% | 109% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 75% | 70% | 87% | 87% | 87% | 91% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 5% | 15% | -5% | -5% | -4% | -9% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 5% | 87% | -182% | -66% | -36% | -52% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 17% | 18% | 17% | 16% | 17% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.44 | 1.05 | 1.61 | 1.86 | 1.71 | 1.55 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.21 | 2.08 | 3.37 | 3.48 | 3.48 | 3.91 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.64 | 2.18 | 5.42 | 6.46 | 5.94 | 6.07 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 3.43 | 1.39 | 0.85 | 0.59 | 0.65 | 0.66 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.29 | 0.72 | 1.17 | 1.68 | 1.54 | 1.50 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 3.98 | 1.54 | -0.39 | -1.27 | -1.10 | -1.00 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 35% | 79% | 96% | 88% | 81% | 75% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 16% | 40% | 58% | 39% | 37% | 37% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 136% | 20% | 3% | 7% | 11% | 16% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Cash | $1,798,830 | $876,775 | $748,199 | $842,513 | $806,771 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $817,947 | $153,325 | $231,751 | $230,503 | $168,778 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $2,616,777 | $1,030,100 | $979,950 | $1,073,016 | $975,549 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $2,826,100 | $2,429,158 | $2,424,071 | $2,560,155 | $2,746,498 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $9,516 | $9,933 | $95,602 | $96,358 |
| Total long-term assets | $2,826,100 | $2,438,674 | $2,434,004 | $2,655,757 | $2,842,856 |
| Total assets | $5,442,877 | $3,468,774 | $3,413,954 | $3,728,773 | $3,818,405 |
| Liabilities | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $140,469 | $87,703 | $84,427 | $79,050 | $8,877 |
| Other current liabilities | $1,740,680 | $1,121,625 | $1,565,624 | $1,578,296 | $1,458,121 |
| Total current liabilities | $1,881,149 | $1,209,328 | $1,650,051 | $1,657,346 | $1,466,998 |
| Debt | $2,166,509 | $2,011,466 | $1,346,466 | $1,377,666 | $1,407,866 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $241,108 | $99,978 | $0 | $1 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $2,407,617 | $2,111,444 | $1,346,466 | $1,377,667 | $1,407,866 |
| Total liabilities | $4,288,766 | $3,320,772 | $2,996,517 | $3,035,013 | $2,874,864 |
| Net assets | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Without donor restrictions | $956,419 | $3,783 | $273,183 | $532,853 | $800,951 |
| With donor restrictions | $197,692 | $144,219 | $144,254 | $160,907 | $142,590 |
| Net assets | $1,154,111 | $148,002 | $417,437 | $693,760 | $943,541 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Total contributions | $2,401,991 | $788,742 | $1,286,141 | $1,622,567 | $1,664,925 |
| Program service revenue | $4,153,346 | $4,388,960 | $4,619,582 | $4,303,991 | $3,620,588 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 | $0 | $25 | $100 | $138 |
| Other revenue | $166,616 | $136,175 | $150,971 | $199,239 | $154,341 |
| Total other revenue | $4,319,962 | $4,525,135 | $4,770,578 | $4,503,330 | $3,775,067 |
| Total revenue | $6,721,953 | $5,313,877 | $6,056,719 | $6,125,897 | $5,439,992 |
| Expenses | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Program services | $4,734,877 | $4,605,411 | $5,258,916 | $5,331,367 | $4,930,855 |
| Management and general | $980,967 | $977,901 | $1,074,126 | $1,044,311 | $995,152 |
| Fundraising | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $5,715,844 | $5,583,312 | $6,333,042 | $6,375,678 | $5,926,007 |
| Change in net assets | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $1,006,109 | ($269,435) | ($276,323) | ($249,781) | ($486,015) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $1,006,109 | ($269,435) | ($276,323) | ($249,781) | ($486,015) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Jeremy Brown | Superintendent | $119,720 |
Compensation data as of: 8/31/2021
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History
Fresno Christian Schools has been a valuable part of the Christian community for almost 40 years. The dream for a quality Christian school for Fresno began in 1970 when pastors and educational leaders met with a common vision to consider the possibility of establishing a Christian school. Seven churches in the Fresno area agreed to set aside denominational differences to support the vision for a school that would not compromise God's word or settle for anything less than the pursuit of excellence in the classroom. Classes began in 1977 with 135 students in grades K-6.
Program accomplishments
Fresno Christian Schools has been recognized nationally as an example of how Christians can cooperate to provide a quality Christian school for their community.