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Wickenburg Christian Academy Inc
Wickenburg, AZ · EIN 860497591 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.wickenburgchristianacademy.org
revenue
$1.7M
expenses
$1.5M
net assets
$989K
employees
38
volunteers
23
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

The primary emphasis of Wickenburg Christian Academy is to honor God and provide an education that is in agreement with the Bible and possesses high academic standards pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.

profile · synthesized from sources

Wickenburg Christian Academy is an operational Christian school in Wickenburg, Arizona, providing education from preschool through 12th grade. Established in 1983, the academy offers a curriculum emphasizing critical thinking, speaking, and writing from a Biblical worldview, and partners with parents in developing Christian character in students.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

7-12 Program
Comprehensive Christian secondary education program for grades 7-12, launched in 2011, focusing on critical thinking, speaking, and writing with a minimum of 26 credits required for graduation.
K-6 Program
Educational program for students in Kindergarten through 6th grade.
Preschool Program
Educational program for preschool-aged children.
Tuition Assistance Program
Program to help families who cannot meet the full cost of tuition, providing information on Student Tuition Organization Funds and Universal Empowerment Scholarship Accounts.
WCA Online
Online educational options for electives, providing flexibility for students.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Academic Policy & Calendar Management 9 activities
    • Academic Program Management
      Publishes official school calendars and student handbooks, and sets graduation requirements, including a minimum of 26 credits and a 70% minimum percentage in each class.
    • Academic and Operational Planning
      Publishes official school calendars and student handbooks, such as the 2026-2027 academic year calendar and the 2025-2026 student handbook, and sets graduation requirements, including a minimum of 26 credits and a 70% minimum percentage in each class.
    • Academic and Operational Planning
      Publishes official school calendars and student handbooks for upcoming academic years, outlining academic requirements such as the minimum of 26 credits and a 70% minimum percentage in each class for graduation.
    • Publish Academic Information
      Publishes official school calendars and student handbooks for upcoming academic years, detailing important dates and school policies.
    • Publish Academic and Operational Information
      Publishes official school calendars, such as for the 2026-2027 academic year, and student handbooks, such as for the 2025-2026 academic year, to provide essential information to students and families.
    • Publish Academic and Operational Information
      Publishes official school calendars and student handbooks, such as the 2026-2027 academic year calendar and the 2025-2026 student handbook, to provide essential information to students and families.
    • Set Graduation Requirements
      Establishes graduation requirements, including a minimum of 26 credits and a 70% minimum percentage in each class.
    • Set Graduation Requirements
      Establishes and enforces graduation requirements for high school students, including a minimum of 26 credits and a 70% minimum percentage in each class.
    • Set Graduation Requirements
      Establishes and enforces graduation requirements for high school students, including a minimum of 26 credits and a 70% minimum percentage in each class.
  • Classical Christian Education Programs 7 activities
    • Membership in Christian Education Associations
      Maintains membership with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
    • Membership in Christian School Association
      Maintains membership with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
    • Provide K-12 Christian Education
      Operates Wickenburg Christian Academy, providing Christ-centered education for approximately 140 students from preschool through 12th grade, including an online program. The school has offered K-8 since 1983, added a preschool in 2005, and a high school (grades 9-12) in 2011.
    • Provide K-12 Christian Education
      Operates Wickenburg Christian Academy, providing Christ-centered education for approximately 140 students from preschool through 12th grade, including an online program. The school has offered K-8 since 1983, added preschool in 2005, and high school (grades 9-12) in 2011.
    • Provide K-12 Christian Education
      Operates Wickenburg Christian Academy, providing Christ-centered education for approximately 140 students from preschool through 12th grade, including an online program. The school has offered K-8 since 1983, added a preschool in 2005, and a high school (grades 9-12) in 2011.
    • Provide K-12 Christian Education
      Operates Wickenburg Christian Academy, providing Christ-centered education for approximately 140 students from preschool through 12th grade, including an online program. The school has offered K-8 since 1983, added preschool in 2005, and high school (grades 9-12) in 2011.
    • Provide K-12 Christian Education
      Operates Wickenburg Christian Academy, providing Christ-centered education for approximately 140 students from preschool through 12th grade, including an online program. The school has offered K-8 since 1983, a preschool program since 2005, and a high school program since 2011.
  • Tax Credit and Completion Scholarships 6 activities
    • Facilitate Tax Credit Scholarships
      Facilitates access to over $400,000 annually in tax credit scholarships to help families afford tuition.
    • Facilitate Tuition and Financial Aid
      Manages tuition fees ranging from $4,125 to $8,888 annually for the 2025-2026 school year, which covers books, classroom materials, science, and most activity and athletics participation fees. The organization also facilitates access to over $400,000 annually in tax credit scholarships for families.
    • Facilitate Tuition and Financial Aid
      Manages tuition fees for K-12 education, which range from $4,125 to $8,888 annually for the 2025-2026 school year and cover books, classroom materials, science, and most activity and athletics participation fees. The organization also facilitates access to over $400,000 annually in tax credit scholarships for families.
    • Financial Aid and Scholarship Facilitation
      Facilitates access to over $400,000 annually in tax credit scholarships to help families cover tuition costs, which range from $4,125 to $8,888 annually for the 2025-2026 school year and include books, materials, science, and most activity/athletics fees.
    • Financial Aid and Scholarship Facilitation
      Facilitates access to over $400,000 annually in tax credit scholarships for families to help cover tuition costs, which range from $4,125 to $8,888 annually for the 2025-2026 school year.
    • Financial Aid and Scholarship Facilitation
      Facilitates access to over $400,000 annually in tax credit scholarships to help families cover tuition costs, which range from $4,125 to $8,888 annually for the 2025-2026 school year and include books, classroom materials, science, and most activity and athletics fees.
  • Student Enrollment & Admissions Management 5 activities
    • Manage Student Admissions and Enrollment
      Conducts a formal admissions process for prospective students, which includes online applications, personal interviews, academic record review, character recommendations, and testing. All new students are subject to a nine-week academic and social probation period.
    • Manage Student Admissions and Enrollment
      Conducts a formal admissions process for prospective students, which includes online applications, personal interviews, academic record review, character recommendations, and testing. All new students are subject to a nine-week academic and social probation period.
    • Student Admissions and Enrollment
      Manages a formal admissions process for prospective students, which includes online applications, personal interviews, academic record review, character recommendations, and testing. All new students are subject to a nine-week academic and social probation period.
    • Student Admissions and Enrollment
      Manages a formal admissions process for prospective students, which includes online applications, personal interviews, academic records, character recommendations, and testing. New students are subject to a nine-week academic and social probation period.
    • Student Admissions and Enrollment
      Manages a formal admissions process for prospective students, which includes online applications, personal interviews, academic records, character recommendations, and testing. New students are subject to a nine-week academic and social probation period.
  • School Campus Tours for Prospective Families 1 activity
    • Conduct Campus Tours
      Offers campus tours to prospective families interested in the academy.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$1.74M
Contributions & grants$324K19%
Program service revenue$1.31M75%
Investment income$8K0%
Other revenue$99K
expenses
Total expenses$1.54M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$899K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.21M
Cash$317K
Investments$713K
Liabilities$226K
Net assets$989K
Liquid reserves8.0 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +31.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Barbara Willis Head of School 40 $67K
board members · 9
  • Alan Abare — Trustee
  • Art Pulis — Treasurer
  • Charilyn Kientz — Trustee
  • Edward Kientz — President
  • Edward Truxal — Trustee
  • Greg Caniglia — Trustee
  • Greg Hintz — Trustee
  • Shawn Clark — Secretary
  • Tadd Nixon — Vice President
relationships · 15

who they work with

  • Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization Partner — Partner organization offering tax credit scholarships for which WCA assists families in applying.
  • Arizona Education and Scholarship Opportunity Program Partner — Partner organization providing scholarship opportunities accessible to WCA families.
  • Arizona Leadership Foundation Partner — Partner organization offering corporate scholarships for which WCA families can apply.
  • Arizona Private Education Scholarship Fund Partner — Partner organization through which WCA families can apply for individual tax credit scholarships.
  • Arizona Private School Tuition Organization Partner — Partner organization offering tax credit scholarships available to WCA families.
  • Arizona Tax Credit Partner — Partner organization providing tax credit scholarships with ongoing application availability for WCA families.
  • Arizona Tuition Connection Partner — Partner organization offering tax credit scholarships available to WCA families.
  • Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Network — Member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
  • Benner-Nawman, Inc. Partner — CEO of Benner-Nawman, Inc., Ed Kientz, is a board member for WCA.
  • Del Webb Center for the Performing Arts Partner — Art Pulis, a WCA board member, completed two terms as a director of the Del Webb Center for the Performing Arts board.
  • Institute for Better Education Partner — Partner organization administering scholarships for which WCA families can apply.
  • National Bank of Arizona Partner — Alan Abare, Branch Manager of National Bank of Arizona in Wickenburg, joined the WCA Board in 2016.
  • School Choice Arizona Partner — Partner organization providing need-based corporate financial aid for which WCA assists families in applying.
  • Wickenburg Children’s Cultural Organization Partner — President of Wickenburg Children’s Cultural Organization, Charilyn Kientz, is a WCA board member.
  • local churches Partner — Maintains solid relationships with local churches.