Nonprofit · EIN 95-2406918
CHRISTIAN UNIFIED SCHOOLS OF SAN DIEGO
Also known as DBA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · EL CAJON, CA 92019
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $26,096,130 | $26,472,984 | -$376,854 | $8,038,260 | $4,471,531 | $3,566,729 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $23,284,068 | $23,848,014 | -$563,946 | $8,667,167 | $5,195,017 | $3,472,150 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $23,946,458 | $21,758,056 | $2,188,402 | $8,631,220 | $4,675,708 | $3,955,512 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,484,486
- Program service revenue
- $22,462,954
- Investment income
- $117,097
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $13,180
- Other revenue
- $31,593
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $6,228,170
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $232,136
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,901,002
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $12,356,024
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $33,029
- Accounting fees
- $31,275
- Occupancy
- $2,895,111
- Travel
- $250,550
- Depreciation
- $361,226
- Program services (functional)
- $22,487,241
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,883,831
- Fundraising (functional)
- $101,912
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,667,167
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,038,260
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,471,531
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,566,729
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,910,832
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,182,283
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,216,151
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,350,578
- Gross receipts
- $26,168,950
- Employees
- 331
- Volunteers
- 472
- Year formed
- 1966
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID JEREMIAH | PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $100,282 | $183,366 |
| BRYAN SNOW | EXECUTIVE PASTOR, SMCC REP Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $96,240 | $142,624 |
| BOB RUHLMAN | SUPERINTENDENT Officer | 40 | $26,520 | $0 | $203,105 |
| JOSH JAMES | CFO Officer | 10 | $0 | $101,156 | $102,084 |
| LEE PATRICK BUGG | ASSOC AD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,488 | $0 | $23,656 |
| WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM | ASSOC AD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,132 | $0 | $26,536 |
| DONITA LONDON | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,340 | $0 | $4,773 |
| JEFF BRIGGS | ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,829 | $0 | $7,870 |
| ERIN HAVEN | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,338 | $0 | $4,406 |
| JOHN EICHHORST | DIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL GUILLEN | DIRECTOR AND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BRYD | DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE TRIGGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LUIS CHARLES | DIRECTOR - SMCC DEACON REP Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR - SMCC DEACONESS REP Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DICK DENURE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| SHAUNE DULAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE HYPES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr David Jeremiah | President & Director Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $90,624 | $181,555 |
| Bryan Snow | Executive Pastor, SMCC Rep Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $88,837 | $140,995 |
| Bob Ruhlman | Superintendent Officer | 40 | $117,793 | $0 | $98,396 |
| Josh James | CFO Officer | 10 | $0 | $73,289 | $115,210 |
| Susan Sorg-Lanz | CHS Principal Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,695 | $0 | $28,057 |
| Patrick Bugg | Athletic Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,847 | $0 | $20,415 |
| Jeff Briggs | Athletic Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,270 | $0 | $7,340 |
| Jeff Larson | Director & Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Eichhorst | Director & Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Griffin | Director - SMCC Deaconess Rep Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Shaw | Director - SMCC Trustee Rep Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dick Denure | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Bryd | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Luis Charles | Director - SMCC Deacon Rep Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Triggs | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Davila | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shaune Dulay | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr David Jeremiah | President & Director Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $79,329 | $180,229 |
| Bryan Snow | Executive Pastor, SMCC Rep Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $79,651 | $123,791 |
| John Paulson | CFO (Part Year) Officer | 10 | $0 | $31,688 | $128,638 |
| Susan Sorg-Lanz | CHS Principal Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,063 | $0 | $17,305 |
| Patrick Bugg | Athletic Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,417 | $0 | $6,514 |
| Bob Ruhlman | Superintendent Officer | 40 | $47,839 | $0 | $69,714 |
| Josh James | CFO Officer | 10 | $0 | $19,160 | $0 |
| Erik Naugle | Director & Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Larson | Director & Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Eichhorst | Director & Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Connie Frey | Director - SMCC Deaconess Rep Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Guillen | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Shaw | Director - SMCC Trustee Rep Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dick Denure | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Luis Charles | Director - SMCC Deacon Rep Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Davila | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shaune Dulay | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Stepanie Hypes | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2100 GREENFIELD DR, EL CAJON, CA 92019-1161
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BOB RUHLMAN, 2100 GREENFIELD DRIVE, EL CAJON, CA 92019
- Signed the 990
- JOSH JAMES, CFO
- Phone
- (619) 201-8800
- Website
- WWW.CHRISTIANUNIFIED.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CRI CAPIN CROUSE ADVISORS LLC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-2406918 or by the name CHRISTIAN UNIFIED SCHOOLS OF SAN DIEGO.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
RECOGNIZING THE PREEMINENCE OF CHRIST, PARTNERING WITH PARENTS, CHRISTIAN UNIFIED SCHOOLS OF SAN DIEGO (CUSSD) TEACHES STUDENTS TO THINK, LEARN, AND LIVE FROM A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW BY INTEGRATING GOD AND HIS WORD AS THE PRIMARY SOURCE OF KNOWLEDGE AND TRUTH.
Program accomplishments
- CHRISTIAN UNIFIED SCHOOLS OF SAN DIEGO (CUSSD) IS AN ACCREDITED, PRIVATE CHRISTIAN K THROUGH 12 SCHOOL PROVIDING AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION FROM A CHRIST CENTERED WORLD VIEW. CUSSD PROVIDES THIS EDUCATION WITHIN THE SETTING OF THE TRADITIONAL SCHOOL MODEL, WHILE ALSO PROVIDING A WIDE VARIETY OF ATHLETICS, MUSIC, FINE ARTS, AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAMS IN ORDER THAT EACH STUDENT MAY DEVELOP TO HIS OR HER FULLEST POTENTIAL. CUSSD OFFERS A TUITION GRANT PROGRAM TO FAMILIES WITH A DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED. CUSSD ADMITS STUDENTS OF ANY RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL AND ETHNIC ORIGIN TO ALL THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES GENERALLY ACCORDED, OR MADE AVAILABLE, TO STUDENTS AT THE SCHOOL. CUSSD DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL OR ETHNIC ORIGIN IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF ITS EDUCATIONAL POLICIES, ADMISSIONS POLICIES, ATHLETIC AND OTHER SCHOOL ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS, NOR IN THE HIRING OF FACULTY OR ADMINISTRATION. CUSSD OPERATES A SENIOR HIGH, TWO JUNIOR HIGHS, AND THREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.Expenses $22,487,241 · grants $6,228,170 · revenue $22,462,954
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-2406918
- 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
- 1966
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B24Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,038,260
- Income (IRS master file)
- $26,168,950
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $26,096,130 | $26,472,984 | $8,038,260 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $23,284,068 | $23,848,014 | $8,667,167 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $23,946,458 | $21,758,056 | $8,631,220 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $19,972,117 | $19,129,889 | $6,699,634 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 95-2406918).
Questions about CHRISTIAN UNIFIED SCHOOLS OF SAN DIEGO
- What is the EIN of CHRISTIAN UNIFIED SCHOOLS OF SAN DIEGO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHRISTIAN UNIFIED SCHOOLS OF SAN DIEGO is 95-2406918.
- Is CHRISTIAN UNIFIED SCHOOLS OF SAN DIEGO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Are donations to CHRISTIAN UNIFIED SCHOOLS OF SAN DIEGO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHRISTIAN UNIFIED SCHOOLS OF SAN DIEGO 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 CHRISTIAN UNIFIED SCHOOLS OF SAN DIEGO due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHRISTIAN UNIFIED SCHOOLS OF SAN DIEGO last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHRISTIAN UNIFIED SCHOOLS OF SAN DIEGO?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BOB RUHLMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHRISTIAN UNIFIED SCHOOLS OF SAN DIEGO?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 6 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHRISTIAN UNIFIED SCHOOLS OF SAN DIEGO have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $26,096,130, expenses of $26,472,984 and total assets of $8,038,260 at year end.
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