Nonprofit · EIN 26-1511966
ZION CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · BYRON CENTER, MI 49315
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,359,479 | $3,459,577 | -$100,098 | $7,085,969 | $434,189 | $6,651,780 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,351,408 | $3,137,719 | $213,689 | $7,076,540 | $324,661 | $6,751,879 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,813,078 | $2,892,901 | $920,177 | $7,011,794 | $473,604 | $6,538,190 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $864,607
- of which government grants
- $2,335
- Program service revenue
- $2,360,883
- Investment income
- $42,214
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$12,343
- Other revenue
- $91,775
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,989,218
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,469,396
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $18,808
- Depreciation
- $232,284
- Program services (functional)
- $2,781,754
- Management and general (functional)
- $515,987
- Fundraising (functional)
- $161,836
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,076,540
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,085,969
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $434,189
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,651,780
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,953,415
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,143,215
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $508,565
- Gross receipts
- $3,421,734
- Employees
- 58
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- MI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE TOONSTRA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| STEVE JOHNSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| RYAN BULTMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| TOM KAPTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DALE SUWYN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TOM VANDER WALL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| JOEL VANSOLKEMA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRAIG BAKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| PHILLIP RUNNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| MIKE TOONSTRA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| ERIC WIERENGA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| STEVE JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| RYAN BULTMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TOM VANDER WALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLINT DREYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CRAIG BAKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| PHILLIP RUNNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| MIKE TOONSTRA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| ERIC WIERENGA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| STEVE JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| RYAN BULTMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7555 BYRON CENTER AVE SW, BYRON CENTER, MI 49315-8953
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MIKE TOONSTRA, 7555 BYRON CENTER AVENUE, BYRON CENTER, MI 49315
- Signed the 990
- STEVE JOHNSON, TREASURER
- Phone
- (616) 878-9472
- Website
- WWW.ZIONCHRISTIAN.NET
- Return prepared by
- VBA CPAS
Mission
PROVIDE CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO GRADE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO GRADE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSExpenses $2,781,754 · revenue $2,409,671
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-1511966
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,085,969
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,421,734
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $3,359,479 | $3,459,577 | $7,085,969 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $3,351,408 | $3,137,719 | $7,076,540 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $3,813,078 | $2,892,901 | $7,011,794 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $3,558,083 | $2,812,150 | $6,102,450 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-1511966).
Questions about ZION CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of ZION CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ZION CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION is 26-1511966.
- Is ZION CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to ZION CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ZION CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ZION CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ZION CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ZION CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names MIKE TOONSTRA.
- Who are the officers and directors of ZION CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ZION CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,359,479, expenses of $3,459,577 and total assets of $7,085,969 at year end.
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