Stephen Cantrell, Principal u0026 Administrator at Decatur Christian School | decaturchristian.net
Stephen Cantrell, Principal u0026 Administrator at Decatur Christian School | decaturchristian.net
This appropriation represents state-level funding authorized by lawmakers, reflecting what was approved in the budget, not necessarily disbursed. The funds cover only State of Illinois support and exclude federal, local, or other public sources.
Founded in 1973, Decatur Christian School states that its mission is: “Decatur Christian seeks to nurture the God-given potential of each student by teaching excellence in academics, character, leadership and responsibility through solid principles based upon scriptural truth in order to enable students to live out their faith as servant leaders in every area of society.”
You can learn more about the organization at its website.
In its most recent IRS Form 990 filing filing for tax year 2024, the organization reported $1,273,260 in total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $107,525 in contributions overall. It also reported $107,525 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Decatur Christian School had $524,799 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $661,163, indicating a significant 26% growth in overall holdings.
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
Decatur Christian School is one of hundreds of nonprofits across Illinois that receive substantial support from state taxpayers while also fundraising privately.
In 2025, Illinois lawmakers introduced House Bill 1266, also known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Act. The proposal would create a new oversight body within the Office of the Auditor General tasked with identifying cost-saving measures, reviewing agency performance, and advising on audit priorities. If passed, DOGE could bring additional scrutiny and performance evaluation to taxpayer-funded organizations.
According to ProPublica, Illinois has more than 78,000 active tax-exempt organizations, including nearly 60,000 classified as charitable nonprofits. In their most recent IRS filings, these groups reported a combined revenue exceeding $156 billion.
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | BRADEN A KIRBY | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Jeff Denning | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Justin Richards | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Justin Phillips | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Leslie Sullivan | President |
| 2024-2024 | Marina D Neufeld | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Russell G Reimer | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Steve Hohm | Superintendent |
| 2024-2024 | Susan K Hall | Director |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Amy D Wendt | Teacher | - |
| 2024 | Joel D Ruppert | Teacher | - |
| 2024 | Jordan Edward Hohm | Teacher | - |
| 2008 | Sue Ellen Flint | It Coordinator And Faculty Member | - |
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