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Nonprofit · EIN 48-1229533

EASTERN KANSAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS

Tax-exempt · SHAWNEE, KS 66226

Financials

$6.8M$5.6M2022$7.1M$6.7M2023$7.6M$8.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EASTERN KANSAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$7,604,013$8,316,390-$712,377$26,580,195$14,354,071$12,226,124
July 31, 2024990$7,134,551$6,687,233$447,318$26,796,086$13,816,053$12,980,033
July 31, 2023990$6,842,281$5,558,046$1,284,235$22,788,505$10,245,790$12,542,715
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$513,992
Program service revenue
$6,998,072
Investment income
$88,390
Tax-exempt bond proceeds
$316
Other revenue
$3,559

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$588,411
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$162,592
Other salaries and wages
$3,391,456
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$4,454,558
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$59,040
Occupancy
$398,161
Travel
$34,951
Depreciation
$862,442
Program services (functional)
$6,708,032
Management and general (functional)
$1,524,911
Fundraising (functional)
$83,447

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$26,796,086
Total assets, end of year
$26,580,195
Total liabilities, end of year
$14,354,071
Net assets, end of year
$12,226,124
Land, buildings and equipment
$23,455,291
Publicly traded securities
$823,455
Net assets without donor restrictions
$12,135,824
Net assets with donor restrictions
$90,300
Gross receipts
$7,835,600
Employees
148
Volunteers
273
Year formed
2000
State of legal domicile
KS

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KIMBERLEE GILLHEAD OF SCHOOL
Officer
64$131,667$27
ROBERT ALAN LUNDQUISTCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
ROB CISTONVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BERNIE ZARDATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
TODD PELHAMSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
RACHEL BAUMLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRIS FRENCHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SCOTT ROBINETTEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
EMILY KLINEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JONATHON GAMBLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Larry DaughertyInterim Head of School (part year)
Officer
5$75,425
Bernie ZardaTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Rob CistonVice Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Robert Alan LundquistChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Todd PelhamSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Chris FrenchDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Rachel BaumlerDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Scott RobinetteDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Kimberlee GillHead of School
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Rachel BaumlerDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Rob CistonVice President
Trustee or director
1$0
Larry DaughertyDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Chris FrenchDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Rob LundquistChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Todd PelhamSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Scott RobinetteDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Bernie ZardaTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7055 SILVERHEEL ST, SHAWNEE, KS 66226-5317
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JONATHAN GAMBILL, 7055 SILVERHEEL ST, SHAWNEE, KS 66226
Signed the 990
CHASE MCRAE, CFO
Phone
(913) 631-0637
Return prepared by
KELLER & OWENS LLC

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO TRAIN AND EQUIP STUDENTS FOR LIFE AND FOR SERVICE TO JESUS CHRIST THROUGH A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE MISSION OF MARANATHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY IS TO TRAIN AND EQUIP STUDENTS FOR LIFE AND SERVICE TO JESUS CHRIST THROUGH A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HOME AND THE CHURCH, WE INDIVIDUALIZE CURRICULUM TO SUPPORT THE UNIQUE DESIGN OF EACH STUDENT.
    Expenses $6,708,032 · grants $588,411 · revenue $7,001,631

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
48-1229533
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
2000
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$26,580,195
Income (IRS master file)
$7,835,600

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$7,604,013$8,316,390$26,580,195XML
990July 2024$7,134,551$6,687,233$26,796,086XML
990July 2023$6,842,281$5,558,046$22,788,505XML
990July 2022$7,500,123$4,483,319$23,679,063IRS
990July 2021–––IRS
990July 2020–––IRS
990July 2019–––IRS
990July 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 48-1229533).

Questions about EASTERN KANSAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS

What is the EIN of EASTERN KANSAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EASTERN KANSAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS is 48-1229533.
Is EASTERN KANSAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to EASTERN KANSAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EASTERN KANSAS CHRISTIAN 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 EASTERN KANSAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS 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 EASTERN KANSAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS 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 EASTERN KANSAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names JONATHAN GAMBILL.
Who are the officers and directors of EASTERN KANSAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $131,667 (KIMBERLEE GILL, HEAD OF SCHOOL).
How much revenue does EASTERN KANSAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,604,013, expenses of $8,316,390 and total assets of $26,580,195 at year end.

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