Christian Unified Schools of San Diego
Recognizing the preeminence of christ, partnering with parents, Christian Unified Schools of San Diego (CUSSD) teaches students to think, learn, and live from a biblical worldview by integrating god and his word as the primary source of knowledge and truth.
Christian Unified Schools of San Diego at a glance
In short: Christian Unified Schools of San Diego gave $930K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $930K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $930,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $930,000
- Median grant
- $930,000
- Total assets
- $8,038,260
- -7.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Christian Unified Schools of San Diego funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shadow Mountain Community Church Inc ($930K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $930K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow Mountain Community Church Inc El Cajon, CA | Donation Building Improvements | $930,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,038,260 | $26,096,130 | $26,472,984 | $930,000 | 1 | $117,097 |
| 2024 | $8,667,167 | $23,284,068 | $23,848,014 | — | — | $71,825 |
| 2023 | $8,631,220 | $23,946,458 | $21,758,056 | — | — | $168,342 |
| 2022 | $6,699,634 | $19,972,117 | $19,129,889 | — | — | $239 |
| 2021 | $3,718,599 | $16,847,093 | $15,680,352 | — | — | $286 |
| 2020 | $3,224,518 | $13,858,439 | $14,482,014 | — | — | $2,568 |
About Christian Unified Schools of San Diego
Based on IRS filings
Christian Unified Schools of San Diego is a public charity focused on Education, based in El Cajon, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $930K. Net investment income was $117K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Christian Unified Schools of San Diego is led by David Jeremiah, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 6 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Jeremiah
President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Eichhorst
Director & Chairman
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Briggs
Athletic Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$100K (2024) → $115K (2025)
Dick Denure
Director
Director - Deacon Representative → Director - Smcc Deacon Representative, 2021
Director - Smcc Deacon Representative → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Triggs
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Hypes
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Guillen
Director & Vice Chair
Director & Vice Chairman → Director, 2023
Director → Director & Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luis Charles
Director - Smcc Deacon Representative
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shaune Dulay
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Griffin
Director - Smcc Deaconess Representative
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Bryd
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Ruhlman
Superintendent
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$48K (2023) → $27K (2025)
Donita London
Principal
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$119K (2025)
Erin Haven
Principal
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2025)
Lee Patrick Bugg
Associate Ad
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$150K (2025)
William Cunningham
Associate Ad
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$132K (2025)
Bryan Snow
Executive Pastor & Smcc Representative
Executive Pastor → Executive Pastor & Smcc Representative, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh James
CFO
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Robert Davila (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: David Shaw (2022–2024) — Director - Smcc Trustee Representative
- Former: Jeff Larson (2022–2024) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Patrick Bugg (2023–2024) — Athletic Director
- Former: Susan Sorg-Lanz (2023–2024) — Chs Principal
- Former: Erik Naugle (2020–2023) — Director & Vice Chairman
- Former: John Paulson (2020–2023) — CFO
- Former: Connie Frey (2021–2023) — Director - Smcc Deaconess Representative
- Former: Jennifer Byrd (2020–2022) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Rebecca Mikell Reynolds (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Susan Lanz (2021–2022) — Chs Principal
- Former: Bryan Snow Director - (2022) — Smcc Executive Pastor & Smcc Representative
- Former: Danial Mitchell (2022) — Athletic Director
- Former: Dan Guillen (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Linnea Sandvall (2020–2021) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Mike Rosenthal (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Bill Davies (2021) — Director - Smcc Trustee Representative
- Former: Cheryl Waymire (2020) — Director
- Former: Dave Shaw (2020) — Trustee Representative & Treasurer
- Former: Dick Roberts (2020) — Director
- Former: Janet Wagner (2020) — Director - Deaconess Representative
- Former: Michelle Johnson (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $150K, to Lee Patrick Bugg (Assoc Ad). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Christian Unified Schools of San Diego
How much does Christian Unified Schools of San Diego give each year?
Christian Unified Schools of San Diego gave $930K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Christian Unified Schools of San Diego?
Christian Unified Schools of San Diego reported $8.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $26.1M.
What is Christian Unified Schools of San Diego?
Christian Unified Schools of San Diego is a public charity focused on Education, based in El Cajon, CA. It holds $8.0M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Christian Unified Schools of San Diego operate?
Christian Unified Schools of San Diego has awarded grants in California.
What is Christian Unified Schools of San Diego's EIN?
Christian Unified Schools of San Diego's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2406918. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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