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Covenant Christian Schools
Phoenix, AZ · EIN 860367016 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.chsrc.org
revenue
$130K
expenses
$159K
net assets
$155K
employees
3
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

To equip families for Homeschooling

profile · synthesized from sources

Covenant Home School Resource Center (CHSRC) supports homeschooling families in Arizona by providing curriculum resources, guidance, and consultation. The organization assists parents in navigating homeschool laws, curriculum selection, and educational planning across grade levels. CHSRC serves as an approved vendor for Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program, enabling families to use public funds for homeschool materials.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $103K
    Bookstore offers large selection of homeschooling books and curriculum, offers consulting with individual parents helping them find the right curriculum and educational materials
  2. #2 $5K
    Offer Iowa Testing services to Homeschooling families. 116 students took the IOWA test this year
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Curriculum Consultation
Personalized guidance from experienced staff to help families select appropriate homeschool curriculum based on their child's needs and educational goals
ESA Order Support
Assistance for Empowerment Scholarship Account families in purchasing approved educational materials through CHSRC, including invoice preparation for ClassWallet reimbursement
Homeschool Resource Center
Physical bookstore and resource hub offering access to curriculum from publishers such as BJU Press, Notgrass History, RightStart Math, and The Tuttle Twins
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Homeschooling Support Services 9 activities
    • Conduct Homeschool Workshop Series
      Provides a "Homeschool with Confidence Workshop Series" offering expert guidance and practical insights for homeschooling, including preparation for high school and beyond, with attendees receiving a discount on used books.
    • Deliver homeschool education workshops
      Hosts the "Homeschool with Confidence Workshop Series" to provide expert guidance and practical insights for homeschooling families, including preparation for high school and beyond. Attendees receive a 20% discount on used books.
    • Deliver homeschool education workshops
      Hosts the "Homeschool with Confidence Workshop Series," providing expert guidance and practical insights for homeschooling families, including preparation for high school and beyond. Attendees receive a 20% discount on used books.
    • Homeschool Consultation and Support Services
      Provides one-on-one guidance, encouragement, and practical support to homeschooling families on curriculum selection, teaching methods, and legal requirements. This includes personalized consultations with experienced coaches, available in-person and virtually, and free homeschool and curriculum assistance in the bookstore. Private consultations are scheduled on Thursdays and Fridays at 10:00 a.m.
    • Homeschool Guidance and Support
      Provides one-on-one guidance, encouragement, and practical support to homeschooling families on curriculum selection, teaching methods, legal requirements, and testing. This includes free assistance in the bookstore, personalized consultations, and access to curriculum experts.
    • Homeschool Workshop Series
      Offers a "Homeschool with Confidence Workshop Series" providing expert guidance and practical insights for homeschooling, including preparation for high school and beyond. Attendees receive a 20% discount on used books.
    • Provide Homeschool Consultation and Support
      Offers one-on-one guidance, encouragement, and practical support to homeschooling families on curriculum selection, teaching methods, and legal requirements through experienced staff and private consultations, available in-person and virtually.
    • Provide homeschool consultation and curriculum support
      Offers one-on-one, in-person and virtual consultations with experienced staff to provide personalized guidance on curriculum selection, teaching methods, legal requirements, and testing. These services are available by appointment on Thursdays and Fridays at 10:00 a.m.
    • Provide homeschool consultation and curriculum support
      Offers one-on-one, in-person and virtual private consultations with experienced staff to guide homeschooling families on curriculum selection, teaching methods, legal requirements, and testing. These services are available by appointment on Thursdays and Fridays at 10:00 a.m.
  • ESA Program Vendor Services 7 activities
    • Facilitate access to ESA funds for curriculum purchases
      Operates as an approved vendor for the Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) via ClassWallet, enabling eligible families to use public funds to purchase homeschool curriculum and resources.
    • Facilitate access to ESA-funded curriculum purchases
      Operates as an approved vendor for the Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) via ClassWallet, enabling eligible families to use public funds to purchase homeschool curriculum and resources.
    • Homeschool Bookstore Operation
      Operates Arizona's only physical bookstore dedicated to homeschooling, offering new and used curriculum and educational resources at a Central Phoenix location. The bookstore also provides discounted used books and new curricula at competitive prices, and is an approved vendor for the Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA).
    • Homeschool Resource Center and Bookstore Operations
      Operates Arizona's only physical bookstore dedicated exclusively to homeschooling, offering new and used curriculum and educational resources at a Central Phoenix location in Phoenix, AZ. The center provides in-person services Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is an approved vendor for the Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) through ClassWallet.
    • Operate a Homeschool Bookstore and Resource Center
      Operates Arizona's only physical bookstore dedicated to homeschooling in Central Phoenix, offering new and used curriculum and educational resources. The center also provides in-person services and is an approved vendor for the Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA).
    • Operate homeschool resource center and bookstore
      Operates a physical homeschool resource center and bookstore in Central Phoenix, AZ, offering new and used curriculum and educational resources at discounted prices, with no sales tax or shipping fees. The center is open Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    • Operate homeschool resource center and bookstore
      Operates a physical homeschool resource center and bookstore in Central Phoenix, AZ, offering new and used curriculum and educational resources at discounted prices, with no sales tax or shipping fees. The center is open Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Promote Homeschool Events
      Promotes homeschool-related events and activities through its e-newsletter.
    • Promote homeschool events and activities
      Shares information about homeschool-related events and activities through an e-newsletter to support community engagement and outreach.
    • Promote homeschool events and activities
      Shares information about homeschool-related events and activities through an e-newsletter to support community engagement and outreach.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$130K
Contributions & grants$7K6%
Program service revenue$46K36%
Investment income$7721%
Other revenue$75K
expenses
Total expenses$159K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$68K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$175K
Cash$94K
Investments$0
Liabilities$20K
Net assets$155K
Liquid reserves7.1 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -27.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 6
  • Dwon Forte — Director
  • Holly Craw — Vice President
  • Janet Forte — Secretary
  • Karen Borg — President
  • Kris Carnes — Director
  • Tony Carnes — Director
relationships · 27

who they work with

  • American Federation for Children-Arizona Partner — CHSRC recommends American Federation for Children-Arizona as a resource for families navigating the ESA program.
  • Arizona Department of Education Government — CHSRC supports families using the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program administered by the Arizona Department of Education.
  • Arizona State University Library Partner — Recommends utilizing this university library for homeschool resources, noting non-resident/student borrowing privileges.
  • BJU Press Partner — Partners to provide educational materials designed to shape students' hearts and minds through a biblical worldview.
  • CHSRC Partner — Organization referenced in blog content as providing homeschool resources and testing support
  • Chandler Public Library Partner — Recommends utilizing this library for homeschool resources.
  • ClassWallet Partner — CHSRC is an approved vendor for the Arizona ESA program through ClassWallet, processing payments via their system.
  • Flagstaff Public Library Partner — Recommends utilizing this library for homeschool resources.
  • Gabb Wireless Partner — Partners to provide products that help keep children safe while connecting them to friends and family.
  • Gilbert Public Library Partner — Recommends utilizing this library for homeschool resources.
  • Glendale Public Library Partner — Recommends utilizing this library for homeschool resources.
  • Go Global curriculum Partner — Admires and recommends curriculum creators Colleen Lewis and Heather Haupt, who have a site with book recommendations.
  • Homeschool History Partner — Partners to provide a web-based app for homeschooling resources, including books, videos, and field trips.
  • Maricopa County Library District Partner — Recommends utilizing this library for homeschool resources.
  • Mesa Public Library Partner — Recommends utilizing this library for homeschool resources.
  • NCAA Partner — Provides resources and information regarding the Eligibility Center registration process for homeschool student-athletes.
  • Notgrass History Partner — Partners to provide history curriculum that combines engaging lessons, primary source documents, literature, and hands-on activities.
  • Office of Maricopa County School Superintendent Partner — Accepts homeschool affidavit filings online or by limited appointment.
  • Peoria Public Library Partner — Recommends utilizing this library for homeschool resources.
  • Phoenix Public Library Partner — Recommends utilizing this library for homeschool resources.
  • Pima County Public Library Partner — Recommends utilizing this library for homeschool resources.
  • Prescott Public Library Partner — Recommends utilizing this library for homeschool resources.
  • RightStart Math Partner — Partners to provide an elementary and middle-school mathematics program that uses visualization and an AL Abacus.
  • Sports Kidz AZ Partner — Families utilize homeschool P.E. classes from this organization to encourage physical education.
  • Tempe Public Library Partner — Recommends utilizing this library for homeschool resources.
  • The Tuttle Twins Partner — Partners to provide books that explain economic principles and concepts of a free society to children.
  • University of Arizona Library Partner — Recommends utilizing this university library for homeschool resources, noting non-resident/student borrowing privileges.