EIN 95-1803684

Valley Christian School System (VCS)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
309
Year formed
1935
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Valley Christian School will educate each unique student in cooperation with the Christian community so that he/she is equipped and inspired to make a difference for Jesus Christ in the world.
Total revenues
$19,594,266
2023
Total expenses
$19,207,775
2023
Total assets
$16,273,989
2023
Num. employees
309
2023

Program areas at VCS

Valley Christian School System is a private, coeducational Christian school located near the border of Los Angeles and Orange County. The School (preschool - 12th grade) was founded in 1935 by parents from Reformed churches and is operated by a society of parents and interested parties drawn from churches adhering to the Reformed theology. Students come from a geographical radius of approximately 25 miles and attend over 200 different churches. The student ethnic composition is approximately 40% Caucasian and 60% other ethnicities. At Valley Christian our mission is to educate the whole student: academically, spiritually, and physically. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OOur mission is: In the light of the Lordship of Jesus Christ and the authority of God's word, we will educate each unique student in cooperation with the Christian community so that he or she is equipped and inspired to make a difference for Jesus Christ in the world. Our students benefit from many opportunities that prepare them for leadership through programs in art, music, sports, service, and academics. We offer avenues of service to develop habits and patterns of servanthood. Each student is required to perform community service. Each week, time is set aside at each campus to worship as a body. 88% of the AP tests taken earned a passing grade of 3 or higher. SAT Scores for math, critical reading and writing exceed both state and national scores. The Class of 2023 had a mean unweighted GPA of 3.52. Valley Christian School System is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Who funds Valley Christian School System (VCS)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
California Christian Education Endowment FoundationSupport Christian Education$100,000
Trinity Thrift Incorporated Affordable Treasures$56,000
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncGrowth$50,000
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at VCS

NameTitleCompensation
Brian Petteys Middle SchoolPrincipal and Development Director$148,888
Troy StahlSuperintendent / High School Principal$211,842
Alice de BruinDirector , Business Operations / Director Business Ops. / Director Business Operations / Director of Business Ops. / Director of Business Operations$104,272
John FitzgeraldDirector of Business Operations$61,297
Daniel LefflerAthletic Director$105,260
...and 16 more key personnel

Financials for VCS

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,306,537
Program services$18,087,785
Investment income and dividends$77,066
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$40,277
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$2,059
Net income from fundraising events$55,071
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$13,432
Miscellaneous revenues$12,039
Total revenues$19,594,266

Form 990s for VCS

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-14990View PDF
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2021-062022-02-08990View PDF
2020-062021-04-13990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 3, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 28, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,680 from The Blackbaud Giving Fund
August 7, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsK-12 schoolsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousFundraising eventsReceives government fundingProvides scholarshipsAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
10818 Artesia Blvd
Cerritos, CA 90703
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
vcschools.org/ 
Phone
(562) 860-0556
Facebook page
vcschools 
Twitter profile
@valleychristian 
IRS details
EIN
95-1803684
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1935
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B24: Elementary School
NAICS code, primary
611110: Elementary and Secondary Schools
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
Undetermined
Charity Registration status
Not Registered
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
None yet
FTB Entity ID
0159104
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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