Tri-state Christian School Association
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Tri-state Christian School Association is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Asbury, Iowa, registered in 1992, with $1,650,049 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
5025 Saratoga Rd # 5630, Asbury, IA, 52002 EIN 36-3824316 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.7M
▼ 1.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.5M
Net assets
$1.9M
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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-state Christian School Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating15 mo reserves · +9% 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-state Christian School Association: 15 mo reserves · +9% margin earns a A 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-state Christian School Association— 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-state Christian School Association: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $987K (FY2013) to $1.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.4MNet assets $1.9M
Operating margin
9.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.3M
Total liabilities
$1.4M
Net assets
$1.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,650,049▼1.6% | $1,496,621▲13.4% | $1,882,391▲8.9% | $3,272,732▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,676,167▼2.2% | $1,320,337▼5.7% | $1,729,194▲26.1% | $3,207,792▲25.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,713,547▼0.2% | $1,400,702▼15.5% | $1,371,630▲29.5% | $2,565,571▲24.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,716,678▲30.9% | $1,658,228▲47.9% | $1,058,785▲6.0% | $2,057,566▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,311,812▲49.6% | $1,121,328▲15.0% | $998,590▲23.6% | $1,871,983▲59.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $876,924▲0.4% | $975,150▲7.0% | $808,106▼10.8% | $1,174,600▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $873,134▲4.6% | $911,596▲2.0% | $906,332▼0.9% | $1,148,106▼28.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $835,053▲13.1% | $893,322▼7.2% | $914,794▼6.0% | $1,599,944▲55.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $738,528▼14.0% | $962,854▲6.9% | $973,363▼20.7% | $1,031,139▼17.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $858,517▼3.0% | $900,797▲1.7% | $1,226,789▼1.0% | $1,243,408▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $884,879▼10.3% | $885,334▼4.7% | $1,238,864 | $1,305,307▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $986,619 | $928,722▼9.8% | $1,239,319▲5.0% | $1,369,908▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,029,373▼5.0% | $1,180,422▼2.2% | $1,413,895▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,083,546▲17.4% | $1,206,364▼5.1% | $1,470,663▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $923,040 | $1,271,637 | $1,495,010 | 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 · $46K total
7 grants to Tri-state Christian School Association totaling $46K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $8,128 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $6,795 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $7,840 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $9,837 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $6,587 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $6,587 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Education | 2016 | $500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Tri-state Christian School Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Tri-state Christian School Association is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3824316, based in Asbury, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Tri-state Christian School Association's EIN?
- Tri-state Christian School Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3824316.
- How much revenue does Tri-state Christian School Association report?
- Tri-state Christian School Association reported $1,650,049 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Tri-state Christian School Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Tri-state Christian School Association B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Tri-state Christian School Association (EIN 36-3824316) 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.