GILBERT CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

GILBERT CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INC

EIN 86-0832483 · Education (B20Z)

What they do

to Operate A Non-profit Christian School, Preschool Through High School for A Quality Well-rounded Education Along With A Sports and Music Program.

Before you give

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $60.60 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders16 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

60.6%of expenses went to mission work51.20% of revenue

0.9%of expenses went to fundraising0.70% of revenue

$84.57spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

38.6%of expenses went to management and office costs32.60% of revenue

$0.93in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

3.5%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $377,097 for JIM DESMARCHAIS (ADMINISTRATOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100spent

Where each $100 of expenses went

The first percentage is the spending mix. The second compares that amount with the charity’s revenue.

Mission workProgram services60.6% of expenses51.20% of revenue

ManagementOffice and general costs38.6% of expenses32.60% of revenue

FundraisingAsking for donations0.9% of expenses0.70% of revenue

Total expenses84.60% of revenue

Has the pattern changed?

Each bar shows the share of annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

202460.6% mission

202363.5% mission

202255.9% mission

202159.1% mission

202058.7% mission

Money in and money out

Revenue$30,475,757

Expenses$25,773,943

Annual surplus $4,701,814 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$15,607,253 · 60.6% of expenses

Management and office costs$9,941,298 · 38.6% of expenses

Fundraising$225,392 · 0.9% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$30,475,757

Expenses$25,773,943

Assets$23,931,038

Income$30,976,297

Contributions$1,060,125

Mission work (program services)$15,607,253

Fundraising$225,392

Management and general$9,941,298

Accounting fees$16,500

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

JIM DESMARCHAISADMINISTRATOR · 40 hrs/week $377,097

TROY HUNTDIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $195,981

JAMES DRAGONETTEDIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $180,407

MARK DUITSMANATHLETIC DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $167,385

PAUL TAYLORDEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $158,885

JAMES POTTSPRINCIPAL · 40 hrs/week $157,280

BRIAN HAYPRINCIPAL · 40 hrs/week $137,318

MATTHEW LITTLEFIELDASST. PRINCIPAL · 40 hrs/week $129,763

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (16)

JIM DESMARCHAISADMINISTRATOR

TROY HUNTDIRECTOR

JAMES DRAGONETTEDIRECTOR

MARK DUITSMANATHLETIC DIRECTOR

PAUL TAYLORDEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

JAMES POTTSPRINCIPAL

BRIAN HAYPRINCIPAL

MATTHEW LITTLEFIELDASST. PRINCIPAL

ADAM BAILIEMEMBER

ANDREW VERNONMEMBER

CHRIS HOWELLMEMBER

JANINE IGLIANEMEMBER

MARCEL REECEMEMBER

MATTHEW PAGELMEMBER

MATTHEW ROSSMEMBER

MICHAEL HORTONPRESIDENT

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1997
Location: 3632 E Jasper Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85296
County: Maricopa
In care of: Michael Horton
Primary officer: Michael Horton, President

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(480) 809-6610

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
NTEE classification: Education (B20Z)