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NORTHERN ARIZONA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

COTTONWOOD, AZ · EIN 860455630 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · nacssf.org
revenue
$992K
expenses
$942K
net assets
$1.4M
employees
0
program ratio
95%
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION IS A SCHOOL TUITION ORGANIZATION AS DEFINED IN ARIZONA REVISED STATUTE 43-1089, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 12 WHO ATTEND ANY QUALIFIED SCHOOL IN ARIZONA. UNDER ARIZONA LAW, DONORS ARE ALLOWED A STATE TAX CREDIT FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS WITHIN CERTAIN LIMITS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Northern Arizona Christian School Scholarship Fund (NACSSF) is a 501(c)(3) organization established in 1998 to provide scholarships for children to attend private Christian schools in Arizona. The fund facilitates donations through state tax credits, allowing taxpayers to direct their tax liabilities to support local students' education.

named programs · 1 · from sources

what they call their work

Scholarship Program
Provides financial assistance to families for children attending private Christian schools in Arizona.
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Arizona Tax Credit Scholarship Facilitation 6 activities
    • Administers private school tuition tax credit scholarship program
      Facilitates the "Switcher Tax Credit" and Original Tax Credit programs in Arizona, enabling individuals and employers to donate up to $2,609 (married) or $1,307 (single) annually, with 100% of corporate donations returned as scholarships for students attending qualified Christian schools.
    • Donation Facilitation
      Provides specific forms to employees and employers to facilitate the payroll reduction donation process and sends annual receipts to donors detailing their total tuition tax credit donations for the prior tax year.
    • Facilitate private school tuition tax credit donations
      Facilitates private school tuition tax credit donations from employers and individuals, including the "Switcher Tax Credit" program, allowing for combined donations up to $2,609 for married individuals or $1,307 for single individuals. The organization provides forms for payroll reduction donations and sends annual receipts to donors.
    • Issues donation receipts for tax credit compliance
      Sends annual receipts to donors each January—or upon request—detailing their total tuition tax credit donations for the prior tax year to support tax filing compliance.
    • Scholarship Funding
      Provides scholarship funding to help students remain enrolled in private Christian schools in Arizona, aiming to return 100% of corporate donations as scholarships.
    • Switcher Tax Credit Program
      Facilitates the "Switcher Tax Credit" program, allowing additional donations beyond the Original Tax Credit for scholarships, and manages private school tuition tax credit donations from employers.
  • Private School Partnership Programs 1 activity
    • Supports network of Christian schools through scholarship funding
      Provides capacity-building support to multiple Christian schools in northern Arizona by administering a scholarship fund that expands access to private education.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Awards scholarships for Christian school tuition
      Provides and administers scholarship funding to support students attending private Christian schools in northern Arizona, using tax credit-eligible donations to cover tuition costs.
    • Facilitate tax credit donations
      Facilitates private school tuition tax credit donations by providing specific forms for employees and employers for payroll reduction donations and sending annual receipts to donors detailing their contributions.
    • Provide private school scholarships
      Provides scholarships for students to attend private Christian schools in Arizona, utilizing both Original and Switcher Tax Credits. The organization aims to return 100% of corporate donations as scholarships.
    • Provide private school scholarships
      Provides scholarships for students to attend private Christian schools in Arizona, utilizing both Original and Switcher Tax Credits to maximize funding from corporate and individual donations. The organization aims to return 100% of corporate donations as scholarships.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$992K
Contributions & grants$992K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1790%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$942K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$890K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.39M
Cash$1.39M
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.39M
Liquid reserves17.7 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -2.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 2
  • KRISTY HERMAN — DIRECTOR
  • MATT SHIRES — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • ADOR Government — Submits approval requests for corporate donations to ADOR and notifies ADOR of donation receipts.
  • Arizona Department of Revenue Partner — Directs users to the Arizona Department of Revenue's website to access and print tax credit forms.
  • Camp Verde United Christian School Partner — Participating school receiving scholarship support.
  • Flagstaff Christian School Partner — Participating school receiving scholarship support.
  • Northland Christian School Partner — Participating school receiving scholarship support.
  • USDA Government — Provides a USDA form as part of its scholarship application process.
  • Verde Christian Academy Partner — Participating school receiving scholarship support.