Oaks Christian School
86% goes to programs $52 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Oaks Christian School is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Westlake Vlg, California, registered in 1999, with $82,846,277 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 86% of spending to programs.
31749 La Tienda Rd, Westlake Vlg, CA, 91362 EIN 95-4656912 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2023)
$82.8M
▲ 9.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$80.2M
Net assets
$78.5M
Employees
654
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →CProgram efficiency40% of the rating86% to programs · $52 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Oaks Christian School: 86% to programs · $52 to raise $100 earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating12 mo reserves · +3% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Oaks Christian School: 12 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Oaks Christian School: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Oaks Christian School: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To dedicate ourselves to christ in the pursuit of academic excellence.
What they do
Auxiliary programs auxiliary programs include summer sport camps (with an enrollment of over 1,000 campers), busing transportation, a middle school cafeteria, a high school cafeteria, and campus store services.
Student programs and activities the school's added student programs and activities include performing arts events as well as visual arts displays, athletic competitions, spiritual life/mission trip opportunities, college counseling trips, test preparation, photography class location trips and numerous club, social and extra-curricular activities. ocs students have amazing opportunities to participate in school service and academic trips both domestic and internationally. each year approximately 200 students join these trips to help teach english, build houses or other structures, visit orphanages and share the gospel. in the past, middle school students have traveled to costa rica, china and mexico while high school students have traveled to china, guatemala, africa, haiti, mexico, romania and elsewhere. the residential life program has significantly grown in past few years and has hosted over 100 students from korea, china, macau, taiwan, uganda, norway, and colombia. the ocs residential boarding facility opened on august 2020 with 40 students making history as the very first residents of the state-of-the-art dorm. the program hosts students from 17 countries, including from europe, asia and south america.
Contact & location
- Address
- 31749 La Tienda Rd, Westlake Vlg, CA, 91362
- City
- Westlake Vlg
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $48.5M (FY2013) to $82.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $112.6MNet assets $78.5M
Operating margin
3.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$191.1M
Total liabilities
$112.6M
Net assets
$78.5M
Salaries & benefits
$38.2M
48% of expenses
Board members
16
16 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $82,846,277▲9.7% | $80,156,008▲11.7% | $78,514,215▲9.6% | $191,130,333▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $75,531,597▲15.3% | $71,789,372▲10.1% | $71,637,575▲3.7% | $183,691,374▲23.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $65,518,739▲4.7% | $65,218,812▲8.6% | $69,104,955▼1.1% | $149,165,776▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $62,594,014▲13.1% | $60,066,304▲7.8% | $69,896,994▲21.9% | $150,419,760▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $55,330,662▲7.8% | $55,743,429▲6.4% | $57,354,882▼10.9% | $142,636,568▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $51,334,818▲2.2% | $52,402,868▲3.6% | $64,367,634▼6.2% | $133,608,010▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $50,208,034▲1.8% | $50,599,858▲5.7% | $68,612,557▲1.4% | $121,578,163▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $49,340,789▼1.3% | $47,854,958▲1.9% | $67,683,162▲5.4% | $122,947,772▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $50,006,283▲4.9% | $46,948,006▲3.2% | $64,217,343▲3.0% | $121,526,897▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $47,660,089▼1.7% | $45,478,148▲1.9% | $62,353,738▲3.4% | $120,976,171▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $48,498,893 | $44,610,252▲0.9% | $60,275,292▲10.2% | $115,808,540▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $44,230,340▲6.3% | $54,706,011▲9.9% | $109,452,674▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $41,601,026▲8.0% | $49,783,528▲3.5% | $99,575,055▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $38,520,636▲11.2% | $48,113,342▲7.6% | $96,993,913▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $34,637,630 | $44,726,524 | $92,486,787 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Robert Black — $402,557 (0.50% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Black | Head of School/president | 40 | $402,557 |
| Michael Parkinson | Vp, Chief Operating and Risk Officer | 40 | $282,435 |
| Matthew Northrop | Associate Head of School For Academics | 40 | $270,402 |
| David Freeman | High School Principal | 40 | $234,611 |
| Cozette Darby | Assistant Treasurer and Secretary | 40 | $229,542 |
| Kristin Thabit | Treasurer / Cfo | 30 | $193,413 |
| Tara Morrow | Middle School Principal | 40 | $187,947 |
| Sebastian Alvarado | Hs Classical & Modern Languages Faculty, Program Dir. Soccer | 40 | $187,576 |
| Charles Mcpadden | Director of Information Technology | 40 | $180,924 |
| William Brown | Director of Operations | 40 | $176,847 |
| Bill Dallas | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Brian Matthews | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dallas Price-van Breda | Founder | 1 | — |
| Dr Gayle Beebe | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Edward Atsinger | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Eric Halvorson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jeff Bernd | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jeffrey Bjork | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| John Davies | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Julianne Polaha | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Campus Facilities Management Inc | Facility Management Services | $1,317,127 |
| American Transportation Systems | Busing Services | $638,269 |
| Custom Janitorial Maintenance | Janitorial Services | $630,355 |
| Creative Artists Agency | Agent and Talent Services | $460,500 |
| Universal Protection Service LP DBA Allied Universal | Security Services | $457,746 |
Grants received · $3.8M total
63 grants to Oaks Christian School totaling $3.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $250,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $22,785 |
| Jewish Community Fdn of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater La | General support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $7,343 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $228,170 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $57,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $26,200 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $16,700 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | General support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2023 | $7,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $6,570 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $305,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2022 | $159,800 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $39,820 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Oaks Christian School a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Oaks Christian School is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-4656912, based in Westlake Vlg, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Oaks Christian School's EIN?
- Oaks Christian School's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-4656912.
- How much revenue does Oaks Christian School report?
- Oaks Christian School reported $82,846,277 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Oaks Christian School's spending goes to programs?
- Oaks Christian School spends about 86% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Oaks Christian School have?
- CharityIndex grades Oaks Christian School B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Oaks Christian School's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Oaks Christian School's latest Form 990 is $402,557, paid to Robert Black (Head of School/president).
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Data for Oaks Christian School (EIN 95-4656912) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.