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Faith Christian School

Foundation · Grantmaker Mesa, AZ EIN: 74-2521613 Website

Faith christian school is a non-denominational school founded in 1988 serving christian families of the east valley. Fcs operates with delegated parental authority to raise up disciples of jesus christ using a distinctively christian education (continued on schedule o) (continued from 990 page 2) from a historic reformed perspective.

Key facts about Faith Christian School

In short: Faith Christian School gave $33K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
74-2521613
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$32,850
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$32,850
Median grant
$32,850
Total assets
$399,391
Primary geography
Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$399K

+64.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$33K

+1542.5% YoY

Grant Count

1

Avg Grant Size

$33K

About Faith Christian School

Based on IRS filings

Faith Christian School is a nonprofit organization, based in Mesa, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $399K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $33K. Net investment income was $16K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 1 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Cities

Mesa

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40KTotal only2021Total only20220 grants2023Total only20241 grants2025

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2025

Church of the Master: $33KChurch of the Master$33K

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
CHURCH OF THE MASTER Mesa, AZGRANT TO SUPPORT RESURFACING AND PAVING OF PARKING LOT$32,850

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M20212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$399,391$243,454$305,505
Revenue$2,629,145$2,265,750$1,732,102
Expenses$2,411,726$2,272,349$1,824,264
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$16,128$670$15
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 3, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
  4. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Faith Christian School is led by Diral Tyler, President on every filing since 2021; 5 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Diral Tyler

    President

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jennifer Smith

    Administrator

    High School Principal → Principal, 2024

    Principal → Administrator, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    50 hrs/week

    $41K (2021) → $60K (2025)

  • Meridith Allen

    Board Member

    Elementary Principal → Board Member, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    $44K (2021) → $623 (2025)

  • Richard Buckingham

    Administrator

    On filings since 2021

    50 hrs/week

    $51K (2021) → $69K (2025)

  • Brenda Specht

    Board Member

    Board Member Since → Board Member, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    5 hrs/week

    $31K (2022) → $0 (2025)

  • Angela Gregg

    Elementary Principal Since

    New on the 2025 filing

    50 hrs/week

    $59K (2025)

  • Stephen Tunnicliff

    High School Principal Since

    New on the 2025 filing

    50 hrs/week

    $54K (2025)

  • Ganeen Harstick

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Isaac Handley

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Justin Gregg

    Vice President

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kristen Rumowski

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andrew Bierlein

    Secretary

    On filings since 2024

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Reece

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (3)
  • Former: Drew Bierlein (2021–2023) — Secretary
  • Former: Janice Stenglein (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Kristen Mowski (2022) — Board Member Since

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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

Richard Buckingham — Administrator Until 7-2024: $69KRichard BuckinghamAdministrator Until 7-2024$69KJennifer Smith — Administrator: $60KJennifer SmithAdministrator$60KAngela Gregg — Elementary Principal Since 7-2024: $59KAngela GreggElementary Principal Since…$59KStephen Tunnicliff — High School Principal Since 7-2024: $54KStephen TunnicliffHigh School Principal Since…$54KMeridith Allen — Board Member: $623Meridith AllenBoard Member$623

Frequently asked questions about Faith Christian School

How much does Faith Christian School give each year?

Faith Christian School gave $33K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $2K in grants paid.

How large is Faith Christian School?

Faith Christian School reported $399K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.

Where does Faith Christian School operate?

Faith Christian School has awarded grants in Arizona.

What is Faith Christian School's EIN?

Faith Christian School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2521613. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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