Tri-county Christian School
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Tri-county Christian School is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Freeport, Illinois, registered in 1984, with $684,128 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2900 Loras Dr, Freeport, IL, 61032 EIN 36-3154173 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2024)
$684K
▼ 6.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$771K
Net assets
$1.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Tri-county Christian School— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating22 mo reserves · -13% 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 Tri-county Christian School: 22 mo reserves · -13% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Tri-county Christian School— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Tri-county Christian School: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $698K (FY2013) to $684K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $393KNet assets $1.4M
Operating margin
-12.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.8M
Total liabilities
$393K
Net assets
$1.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $684,128▼6.8% | $771,208▼3.0% | $1,387,609▼3.8% | $1,780,584▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $733,656▼34.2% | $795,395▲1.9% | $1,442,581▼2.5% | $1,861,219▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,115,016▲78.8% | $780,506▼0.8% | $1,479,032▲30.9% | $2,031,884▲20.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $623,444▼31.4% | $786,952▼0.1% | $1,129,645▼13.7% | $1,684,038▼11.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $909,214▲14.9% | $788,015▲2.0% | $1,308,506▲11.6% | $1,900,341▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $791,226▲11.0% | $772,328▲8.3% | $1,172,243▲0.9% | $1,920,301▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $712,553▲13.9% | $712,893▲4.4% | $1,161,797▲0.3% | $1,848,868▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $625,446▼12.9% | $683,165▲0.1% | $1,158,634▼4.7% | $1,893,474▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $718,157▲3.9% | $682,684▲5.2% | $1,216,353▲3.0% | $1,949,285▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $691,494▼5.2% | $648,998▲1.8% | $1,180,880▲3.7% | $1,945,031▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $729,180▲4.5% | $637,319▲6.9% | $1,138,384▲8.8% | $1,923,196▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $698,008 | $596,273▲8.9% | $1,046,523▲10.8% | $1,852,302▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $547,698▲2.9% | $944,788▲1.7% | $1,756,454▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $532,389▲4.9% | $929,302▼5.3% | $1,759,439▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $507,409 | $981,610 | $1,823,665 | 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.
Grants received · $19K total
1 grant to Tri-county Christian School totaling $19K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $19,417 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Tri-county Christian School a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Tri-county Christian School is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3154173, based in Freeport, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Tri-county Christian School's EIN?
- Tri-county Christian School's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3154173.
- How much revenue does Tri-county Christian School report?
- Tri-county Christian School reported $684,128 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Tri-county Christian School have?
- CharityIndex grades Tri-county Christian School C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Tri-county Christian School (EIN 36-3154173) 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.