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CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL TUITION ORG

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 861009687 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE B82 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.clsphx.org
revenue
$246K
expenses
$222K
net assets
$386K
employees
0
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDING QUALITY LUTHERAN EDUCATION

profile · synthesized from sources

Christ Lutheran School is an educational institution in Phoenix, Arizona, providing Lutheran education for students from three-year-olds through 8th grade. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum along with various extracurricular programs and emphasizes a faith-based approach to learning. It has been serving the community for over 70 years.

named programs · 10 · from sources

what they call their work

After School Sports
Provides sports activities for students after school hours.
Art
Offers art education to students.
Band & Praise Band
Provides opportunities for students to participate in band and praise band.
Connections
A program offered by the school, details not specified.
Handbells & Choir
Offers participation in handbell and choir groups.
Music
Provides music education to students.
Physical Education
Offers physical education classes as part of the curriculum.
Resource
Provides resource support for students.
Service Learning
Engages students in community service activities.
Technology
Integrates technology into the curriculum.
activities · 7 clusters

what they do

  • Nonprofit K–8 Charter & Waldorf Schools 2 activities
    • K-8th Grade Education Program
      Operates a school for over 625 students from kindergarten to 8th grade, providing a comprehensive educational program that includes academic testing, physical education, music, art, and technology education.
    • Operates a preschool through 8th grade school
      Provides full-time education for students ranging from three-year-olds to 8th graders, currently educating over 625 students. The school admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin and complies with Arizona state requirements for enrollment, including immunization records and emergency forms.
  • Standardized Academic Testing Administration 1 activity
    • Administers standardized academic testing
      Conducts standardized testing using both the ITBS® and Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) assessments to measure student academic performance, with results summarized and reported to stakeholders.
  • After-School & Homeschool Youth Sports Programs 1 activity
    • After-School Sports Program
      Offers an after-school sports program for students in grades 5 through 8, requiring a yearly sports physical for participation.
  • Specialized Academic & Enrichment Curriculum 1 activity
    • Offers comprehensive academic and enrichment programs
      Provides instruction in core academic areas and enrichment subjects including Physical Education, Music, Handbells & Choir, Band & Praise Band, Art, Technology, Resource, Service Learning, and Connections programs.
  • Youth Sports Health & Participation Safety 1 activity
    • Provides physical health and safety compliance for students
      Requires all students to have an immunization record and signed emergency form on file. Mandates physical examinations for Kindergarten students before the school year begins and annual sports physicals for students in grades 5–8 participating in the after-school sports program.
  • Youth Civic Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Service Learning Program
      Offers a service learning program as part of its educational offerings.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Manages student enrollment and admissions process
      Conducts a structured enrollment process for grades K-8 that includes an interview, campus tour, application submission with required forms (Emergency Information and Immunization Record Card, medical release, transcript release/kindergarten readiness, tuition payment intent), a $300 application fee, academic testing, and age eligibility verification. Kindergarten applicants must be five years old before September 1st, with limited exceptions.
    • Preschool Education Program
      Operates a school for over 625 students starting from three-year-olds, providing a comprehensive educational program.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$246K
Contributions & grants$246K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$222K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$214K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$386K
Cash$386K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$386K
Liquid reserves20.9 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -11.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 5
  • DEBORAH SHUMWAY — PRESIDENT
  • ELDEN VON LEHE — DIRECTOR
  • PETER ROE — DIRECTOR
  • SARA PACE JONES — SECRETARY
  • SCOTT SCHMIDT — VICE-PRESIDE
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • Christ Church –Lutheran Partner — Affiliated church
  • Christ Church –Lutheran Partner — Associated church
  • Christ Church –Lutheran Partner — Listed as a link on the school's website.
  • Christ Church –Lutheran Partner — Listed as a related organization.
  • Christ Church –Lutheran Partner — Related church organization.
  • Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Partner — Utilizes NWEA for standardized testing.
  • Valley Lutheran High School Partner — Listed as a link on the school's website.
  • Valley Lutheran High School Partner — Listed as a link on the website
  • Valley Lutheran High School Partner — Listed as a related organization.
  • Valley Lutheran High School Partner — Related high school.