Program areas at TBS
Founded in 1960, Sound Christian Academy provides a quality, affordable education with a biblical world view in the context of discipleship and community. This year we served 308 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. To support families, we aim to keep our tuition low relative to other peer institutions. Half of our student body also receive some form of discounted tuition or need based financial assistance. Our high school students participate in a sports program, including a basketball team that went to the state championship. Unusual among private Christian Schools in our area, we provide a range of services for students with diagnosed learning needs. Since our founding as tacoma baptist Schools, the school has reflected the qualities and diversity of the city of tacoma. Many of our families are not what would be thought of as traditional private school families. Instead, the majority come from blue collar backgrounds and working-class families who work hard and sacrifice much to put their children and grandchildren through private school because they passionately believe in the mission of the school and the community it offers. We are a gritty school with a can-do attitude, with a staff and student culture that pulls together to accomplish our mission. Thousands of students have passed through tacoma baptist Schools/ Sound Christian Academy. Our graduates live out their calling and vocations as men and women fulfilling their mandate as god's image-bearers and engage the world for christ and his kingdom. We are passionate about education because we are passionate about seeing the work of god grow in the lives of our students, in tacoma, and around the world.
Who funds Sound Christian Academy (TBS)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Financials for TBS
| Revenues | FYE 06/2024 | FYE 06/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $220,514 | $355,339 | -37.9% |
| Program services | $2,864,059 | $3,243,360 | -11.7% |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | - |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $2,500 | $0 | 999% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $-1,940 | -100% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-8,330 | $69,990 | -111.9% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $15 | $0 | 999% |
| Total revenues | $3,078,758 | $3,666,749 | -16% |
Organizations like TBS
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Calhoun Christian School | 501(c)(3) | Battle Creek, MI | $2,337,829 |
| Valley Christian School / Wisconsin Independent Christian School Inc | 501(c)(3) | Oshkosh, WI | $6,882,913 |
| Miami Valley Christian Academy | 501(c)(3) | Cincinnati, OH | $10,335,333 |
| Granville Christian Academy | 501(c)(3) | Granville, OH | $3,291,033 |
| Otsego Christian Academy | 501(c)(3) | Otego, NY | $904,347 |
| Ezell-Harding Christian School | 501(c)(3) | Antioch, TN | $6,808,192 |
| Emmanuel Christian School | 501(c)(3) | Toledo, OH | $5,765,646 |
| The Master's School | 501(c)(3) | West Simsbury, CT | $4,770,990 |
| Providence Classical School | 501(c)(3) | Spring, TX | $7,465,121 |
| Alabama Christian Academy (ACA) | 501(c)(3) | Montgomery, AL | $9,969,004 |
Data update history
July 30, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
July 29, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
July 4, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
April 5, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsK-12 schoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 2052 S 64th St
- Tacoma, WA 98409
- Metro area
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- County
- Pierce County, WA
- Website URL
- soundchristianacademy.org/Â
- Phone
- (253) 475-7226
- Facebook page
- tacomabaptistschoolsÂ
- Twitter profile
- @tacomabaptistÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 91-0719487
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1960
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- B20: Elementary, Secondary Education
- NAICS code, primary
- 611110: Elementary and Secondary Schools
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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