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Nonprofit · EIN 43-1596162

ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTAIN TEACHERS & SCHOOLS

Tax-exempt · NIXA, MO 65714

Financials

$734K$363K2023$716K$320K2024$729K$529K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTAIN TEACHERS & SCHOOLS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2026990$729,207$528,506$200,701$2,181,566$19,507$2,162,059
March 31, 2025990$716,431$319,874$396,557$1,974,018$12,660$1,961,358
March 31, 2024990$734,271$363,491$370,780$1,565,801$1,000$1,564,801
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$482,335
of which government grants
$265,234
Membership dues
$217,101
Program service revenue
$207,586
Investment income
$37,567
Other revenue
$1,719

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$189,635
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$268,320
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$3,600
Accounting fees
$8,665
Travel
$119,598
Program services (functional)
$463,928
Management and general (functional)
$64,578

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,974,018
Total assets, end of year
$2,181,566
Total liabilities, end of year
$19,507
Net assets, end of year
$2,162,059
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,162,059
Gross receipts
$729,207
Employees
5
Year formed
1987
State of legal domicile
MO

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 March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEVE LINDQUISTEMPLOYEE
Key employee
40$91,087
IKE STOKESMISSOURI DSIGNATED AGENT
Officer
10$33,287
FRANK CANTADOREPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$22,804
MARVIN EFFATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$21,885
EARLENE CARTESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KRISTI YOUNG-GOODNERAT LARGE MEMBERS
Officer
1$0
JAY HINCKLEYAT LARGE MEMBER
Officer
1$0
TRACY COSSABONEAT LARGE MEMBER
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEVE LINDQUISTEMPLOYEE
Key employee
40$87,368
IKE STOKESMISSOURI DSIGNATED AGENT
Officer
10$28,719
FRANK CANTADOREPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$19,800
MARVIN EFFATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$19,500
EARLENE CARTESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GARRON SMITHVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KRISTI YOUNG-GOODNERAT LARGE MEMBERS
Officer
1$0
JAY HINCKLEYAT LARGE MEMBER
Officer
1$0
TRACY COSSABONEAT LARGE MEMBER
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEVE LINDQUISTEMPLOYEE
Key employee
40$80,675
IKE STOKESMISSOURI DSIGNATED AGENT
Officer
10$23,066
MARVIN EFFATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$19,750
FRANK CANTADOREPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$15,000
GARRON SMITHVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
EARLENE CARTESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TRACY COSSABONEAT LARGE MEMBER
Officer
1$0
JAY HINCKLEYAT LARGE MEMBER
Officer
1$0
KELLY RODRIQUEZAT LARGE MEMBERS
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1663 W HUNTINGTON LN, NIXA, MO 65714-8073
In care of
% MARVIN EFFA
Signed the 990
MARVIN EFFA, TREASURER
Return prepared by
CLARK AND DIFFENDERFER TAX LLC

Mission

PROVIDING ACCREDIATION SERVICES FOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS AND THEIR TEACHERS, PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS - SEE SCHEDULE O

990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • ACCREDIATION OF SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS AND SUPPORT PROVIDED TO TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS.
    Expenses $463,928

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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026990 on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
43-1596162
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1992
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B99Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,181,566
Income (IRS master file)
$729,207

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2026$729,207$528,506$2,181,566XML
990March 2025$716,431$319,874$1,974,018XML
990March 2024$734,271$363,491$1,565,801XML
990March 2023$564,835$302,883$1,196,047IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 2020–––IRS
990March 2019–––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 43-1596162).

Questions about ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTAIN TEACHERS & SCHOOLS

What is the EIN of ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTAIN TEACHERS & SCHOOLS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTAIN TEACHERS & SCHOOLS is 43-1596162.
Is ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTAIN TEACHERS & SCHOOLS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
Are donations to ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTAIN TEACHERS & SCHOOLS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTAIN TEACHERS & SCHOOLS 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 ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTAIN TEACHERS & SCHOOLS due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending March 31, 2027) is due August 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTAIN TEACHERS & SCHOOLS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2026.
Who are the officers and directors of ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTAIN TEACHERS & SCHOOLS?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 8 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $91,087 (STEVE LINDQUIST, EMPLOYEE).
How much revenue does ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTAIN TEACHERS & SCHOOLS have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $729,207, expenses of $528,506 and total assets of $2,181,566 at year end.

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