Western Christian University & Seminary is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sunnyvale, California, registered in 2015, with $4,500 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2023)
$4,500
▲ 12.5% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$3,978
Net assets
$521
Employees
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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 Western Christian University & Seminary— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Western Christian University & Seminary: 2 mo reserves · +12% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Western Christian University & Seminary— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Western Christian University & Seminary: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $16K (FY2013) to $4,500 (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
11.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$521
Net assets
$521
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,500▲12.5% | $3,978▲23.1% | $521▲102% | $521▼29.5% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $4,000▲158% | $3,231▼43.8% | -$23,657▲3.1% | $739▼0.4% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $1,550▼90.3% | $5,751▼56.2% | -$24,426▼464% | $742▲181% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $15,911▼60.6% | $13,133▼67.8% | -$4,333▲39.1% | $264▼63.2% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $40,380 | $40,840 | -$7,111 | $717 | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $0▼100% | — | $0▲100% | $0▼100% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $35,346▲65.9% | $33,051▲69.9% | -$6,489▲26.1% | $2,425▲332% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $21,309▼20.7% | $19,449▼26.5% | -$8,784▲6.0% | $561 | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $26,881▲64.8% | $26,478▲1.6% | -$9,345▲4.1% | $0 | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $16,307 | $26,055 | -$9,748 | $0 | 990EZ |
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Data for Western Christian University & Seminary (EIN 45-4072571) 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.