EIN 91-0662879

Lynden Christian Schools (LCS)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
336
City
Year formed
1910
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Lynden Christian School provides a Christ-centered, fully accredited academic program to students in Preschool to Grade 12. They have two campuses in Whatcom County Lynden (P-12) and Bellingham (P-8).
Also known as...
Lynden Christian School; Society for Christian Instruction of Lynden Washington
Total revenues
$15,256,434
2023
Total expenses
$14,962,182
2023
Total assets
$17,146,303
2023
Num. employees
336
2023

Program areas at LCS

Providing educational services to approximately 1,300 students from preschool through grade 12. Programs include spanish immersion for preschool through grade 4, special educational instruction on a one on one basis for students with special needs, provide advanced collegeprep credit courses, drama, music, and both wood and machine shop courses.

Who funds Lynden Christian Schools (LCS)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Lynden Christian School Endowment FundTo Help Benefit Christian Day School Education$781,100
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncGrowth$51,500
Schwab Charitable FundEducation$20,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at LCS

NameTitleCompensation
Dr. Paul BootsmaSuperintendent$133,932
Mr. Aaron BishopPrincipal 5 - 8 ; Math
Mr. Craig JohnsonPrincipal
Mr. Don Van MaanenElementary Principal
Jessica HoncoopDirector of Finance and Plant Operations
...and 27 more key personnel

Financials for LCS

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,222,199
Program services$10,749,244
Investment income and dividends$22,911
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$111,418
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,934
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$17,261
Net income from sales of inventory$1,121,750
Miscellaneous revenues$9,717
Total revenues$15,256,434

Form 990s for LCS

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082024-05-17990View PDF
2022-082024-02-05990View PDF
2022-082023-06-07990View PDF
2021-082022-05-05990View PDF
2020-082021-05-20990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 31, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 12, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $781,100 from Lynden Christian School Endowment Fund
December 29, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $732,307 from Lynden Christian School Endowment Fund
August 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 2, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsK-12 schoolsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationReligion
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsAuction fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
417 Lyncs Dr
Lynden, WA 98264
Metro area
Bellingham, WA
County
Whatcom County, WA
Website URL
lyncs.org/ 
Phone
(360) 318-9525
Facebook page
LyndenChristianSchools 
IRS details
EIN
91-0662879
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1910
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
NAICS code, primary
611110: Elementary and Secondary Schools
Parent/child status
Central organization
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