Valley Christian Schools
76% goes to programs $77 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Valley Christian Schools is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Jose, California, registered in 1962, with $90,129,250 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 76% of spending to programs.
100 Skyway Drive, San Jose, CA, 95111 EIN 94-1495182 Since 1962
Revenue (FY2023)
$90.1M
▲ 9.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$88.9M
Net assets
$71.1M
Employees
570
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 rating76% to programs · $77 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 Valley Christian Schools: 76% to programs · $77 to raise $100 earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · +1% 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 Valley Christian Schools: 10 mo reserves · +1% 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 Valley Christian Schools: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Valley Christian Schools: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Provide christian education for 2,791 students in grades k-12.
Contact & location
- Address
- 100 Skyway Drive, San Jose, CA, 95111
- City
- San Jose
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $43.8M (FY2013) to $90.1M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $58.0MNet assets $71.1M
Operating margin
1.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$129.0M
Total liabilities
$58.0M
Net assets
$71.1M
Salaries & benefits
$53.0M
60% of expenses
Board members
7
4 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $90,129,250▲9.6% | $88,880,524▲9.5% | $71,063,520▲1.9% | $129,044,836▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $82,265,119▲0.6% | $81,183,926▲11.6% | $69,739,695▲2.4% | $128,711,646▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $81,755,898▲20.6% | $72,744,068▲12.0% | $68,138,007▲14.9% | $121,258,708▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $67,792,442▼1.1% | $64,957,944▲2.8% | $59,318,705▲4.9% | $114,034,879▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $68,577,457▲5.3% | $63,206,421▲5.8% | $56,538,316▲9.9% | $108,389,096▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $65,118,058▲6.6% | $59,756,383▲4.9% | $51,426,267▲11.8% | $104,007,221▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $61,064,282▲7.6% | $56,988,501▲2.7% | $45,981,935▲9.5% | $101,922,636▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $56,731,037▲6.0% | $55,478,676▲11.4% | $41,975,342▲13.8% | $99,197,747▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $53,498,114▲10.6% | $49,781,277▲7.7% | $36,899,743▲0.7% | $106,906,764▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $48,362,420▲10.4% | $46,240,516▲6.9% | $36,656,656▲3.6% | $104,186,248 | 990 |
| 2013 | $43,790,791 | $43,258,662▲10.2% | $35,368,541▲1.9% | $104,179,598▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $39,268,911▼9.9% | $34,720,014▲10.6% | $103,478,266▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $43,588,867▲38.0% | $31,392,902▼17.8% | $105,257,673▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $31,574,998▼12.0% | $38,188,325▲7.1% | $108,408,572▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $35,883,889 | $35,648,485 | $106,438,009 | 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: Clifford Daugherty — $320,473 (0.36% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford Daugherty | President | 40 | $320,473 |
| Kenneth R Shilling | Cfo | 40 | $305,177 |
| John Mark Cooley | Clo | 40 | $282,807 |
| Steve Dang | Cmo | 40 | $221,259 |
| Danny Kim | Vp of Amse | 40 | $220,042 |
| Jerry Glynn Merza | Vp of Education & Personne | 40 | $215,155 |
| Mark Bieber | Coo | 40 | $209,974 |
| Karl Stewart | Vp of Quest | 40 | $209,061 |
| Brian Clemons | Exec Vp | 40 | $205,216 |
| Jennifer Silva | Principal | 40 | $199,075 |
| Steven Mcgriff | Dir of Biblical Unity | 40 | $197,726 |
| Christin Stockhaus | Dir of Advancement | 40 | $196,978 |
| Dr Rick Watson | Member | 2 | — |
| Hannah John | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Julius Agbonbhase | Member | 2 | — |
| Michael Sprauve | Chair | 2 | — |
| Mr Edwin Haghnazari | Member | 2 | — |
| Robert Rubino | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Vera Shantz | Member | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| South Bay Construction | Construction | $1,647,049 |
| First Student Inc | Bus Service | $1,632,512 |
| New Technology Specialists | Building Maintenance, It and Facility Se | $1,369,083 |
| United Facilities Group Inc | Janitorial Services | $1,027,322 |
| Creative Security Company Inc | Security Service | $725,482 |
Grants received · $5.8M total
64 grants to Valley Christian Schools totaling $5.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Grants made · $13K in FY2021
1 grant totaling $13K in FY2021. All grants made by Valley Christian Schools →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cityteam Ministries | To help people affected by homelessness and hunger in our community | $12,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Valley Christian Schools a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Valley Christian Schools is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-1495182, based in San Jose, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Valley Christian Schools's EIN?
- Valley Christian Schools's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-1495182.
- How much revenue does Valley Christian Schools report?
- Valley Christian Schools reported $90,129,250 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Valley Christian Schools's spending goes to programs?
- Valley Christian Schools spends about 76% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Valley Christian Schools have?
- CharityIndex grades Valley Christian Schools B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Valley Christian Schools's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Valley Christian Schools's latest Form 990 is $320,473, paid to Clifford Daugherty (President).
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Data for Valley Christian Schools (EIN 94-1495182) 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.