Valley Christian School System
In the light of the lordship of jesus christ and the authority of god's word, we will educate each unique student in cooperation with the christian community so that he or she is equipped and inspired to make a difference for jesus christ in the world.
Valley Christian School System at a glance
In short: Valley Christian School System gave $34K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,490
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $34,490
- Median grant
- $34,490
- Total assets
- $22,702,702
- +26.7% 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 Valley Christian School System funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cceef ($34K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 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 $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cceef Cerritos, CA | Redistribution of Grant | $34,490 |
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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 | $22,702,702 | $27,009,563 | $21,866,808 | $34,490 | 1 | $128,295 |
| 2024 | $17,922,745 | $22,905,935 | $20,901,065 | — | — | $39,210 |
| 2023 | $16,273,989 | $19,594,266 | $19,207,775 | — | — | $79,125 |
| 2022 | $15,949,413 | $19,371,627 | $17,664,549 | — | — | $-23,102 |
| 2021 | $16,751,292 | $15,683,399 | $14,673,325 | — | — | $50,029 |
| 2020 | $15,496,227 | $17,847,318 | $16,193,416 | — | — | $-831,423 |
About Valley Christian School System
Based on IRS filings
Valley Christian School System is a public charity focused on Education, based in Cerritos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $22.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $34K. Net investment income was $128K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Valley Christian School System is led by Wesley Turnbow, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 7 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wesley Turnbow
President
Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Fitzgerald
Director of Business Ops.
Director of Business Operations → Director of Business Ops., 2024
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$61K (2023) → $122K (2025)
Brian Petteys
Middle School Principal & Development Director
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$154K (2024) → $145K (2025)
Matt De Young
Facilities Director
Board Member & Maintenance Director → Facilities Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$28K (2024) → $114K (2025)
Christopher Becher
High School Principal
High School Assistant Principal → High School Principal, 2022
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$103K (2021) → $130K (2025)
Troy Stahl
Superintendent
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$183K (2021) → $212K (2025)
Rhonda Van Kampen
Elementary School Principal
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$108K (2022) → $143K (2025)
Laura Pfiefer
High School Assistant Principal
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$112K (2024) → $115K (2025)
Jeff Brouwer
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tobin White
Board Member & Vicar
Board Member → Vicar, 2023
Vicar → Board Member & Vicar, 2025
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Van Hofwegen
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Ericks
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Van Duyn
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Lee
Secretary
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Art De Jong
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Siebersma
Superintendent
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Kroeze
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (27)
- Former: John Grasmeyer (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Mona Gisler (2021–2024) — President
- Former: John Evenhouse (2024) — Director of Technology
- Former: Matthew Dahlenburg (2024) — Business & Property Maintenance Manager
- Former: Brian Petteys Middle School (2020–2023) — Principal & Development Director
- Former: Daniel Leffler (2020–2023) — Athletic Director
- Former: Kim Bouma (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Jeff Struiksma (2021–2023) — Vicar
- Former: Harry Prins Jr part year (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Alice De Bruin (2020–2022) — Director of Business Operations
- Former: Harry Prins Jr. (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Aaron Solomon-Mills part year (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ana Azvedo part year (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Eddie Nagahashi part year (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tom Groe part year (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Aaron Solomon-Mills (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ana Azvedo (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Brad Struiksma (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Eddie Nagahashi (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kim Lopez Cano (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Tom Groe (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ayda Ghebezghi (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Carlos Espinosa (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Hector Montenegro (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Jeff Westra (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ron Taylor (2020) — Former Superintendent
- Former: Troy Stahl Superintendent (2020) — Interim High School Principal
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 $212K, to Troy Stahl (Superintendent). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Valley Christian School System
How much does Valley Christian School System give each year?
Valley Christian School System gave $34K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Valley Christian School System?
Valley Christian School System reported $22.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $27.0M.
What is Valley Christian School System?
Valley Christian School System is a public charity focused on Education, based in Cerritos, CA. It holds $22.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Valley Christian School System operate?
Valley Christian School System has awarded grants in California.
What is Valley Christian School System's EIN?
Valley Christian School System's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-1803684. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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