2022-2023 Annual Report

ANNUAL REPORT 2022-2023

2022-2023 BOARDOFDIRECTORS

Message from the Head of School

Dear Eden Community,

Our theme for the 2022-2023 school year was Mission Is Possible based on Matthew 19:26 which says, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible” Throughout the school year we celebrated the significant accomplishments that were the direct result of trusting God and placing Him at the center of everything

We are grateful to present this annual report to show God’s faithfulness to Eden Christian Academy and a glimpse at the many ways our theme was fulfilled in our students’ lives

The class of 2023 expressed daily leadership inside and outside the classroom as they aspired to excellence in their academic coursework, led weekly chapel services at all three campuses, excelled in athletics and the arts, and engaged the entire student body in many activities

Each of our students is uniquely designed by God In these pages you’ll see demonstrations of their gifts and talents spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically a testimony to our God and the mission we seek to achieve each day here at our school

We know that to fulfill our mission, we need every one of you!

We are thankful for our parents and families and recognize the significant investment you make to choose Christian education We truly appreciate the trust and confidence you place in our school

We are blessed and greatly appreciate our donors, alumni, alumni families, and friends of Eden for your continued prayers and support over the years Your faithfulness to ECA is overwhelming

Finally, thank you to our wonderful faculty and staff who are truly servants of the Lord You raise the bar of excellence each year and serve every one of our students and families so well

In Christ's faithful service,

TODD AIKEN HEAD OF SCHOOL

At Berkeley Hills, Mrs Warren and parent volunteers made a welcome and organized place for students to build their love of reading by adding over 2,000 new books to our library

Fifth and sixth grade students served in the community helping Pine Valley Bible camp, World Vision, Outreached Arms, and Sharpsburg Family Worship Center

At Wexford, full day Kindergarten students were able to build skills in the Fine Motor Lab Chapel directors were added at both elementary campuses

Isaiah Zimmerman was named a Commended Student in the National Merit Scholar Program, representing the top 3% of students in the Class of 2023 in the United States

51 seniors earned acceptance in 163 colleges and universities and were offered over $2 million in academic and outside scholarships

2022-2023 Program Highlights

The Mock Trial Team competed in the 2023 State Championship and finished as a semifinalist

Senior Sean Aiken was a back-toback WPIAL Champion with his 1st place finish at the WPIAL Cross Country Championships

8 senior athletes signed to play in collegiate sports

74% of the 2023 class scored a 3 or better on their AP exams.

Luke Gronbeck and Pearl Lundgren competed in the WPIAL Golf Championships and both qualified for the State Championships at Penn State Luke finished 10th and Pearl finished 15th

Varsity Boys Cross Country, Soccer, and Baseball were all WPIAL Section Champions

17 seniors, from cast to crew, participated in the upper school musical, Beauty and the Beast

Upper school students dedicated nearly 10,000 hours to community service

Student Mission Trip to

Costa Rica

On June 3, 2023, a group of 47 people including 35 students, several chaperones, and parents traveled from Pittsburgh to San Jose, Costa Rica with the goal of building three houses for Nicaraguan refugees in a community called Pavas Arriving on Saturday, they visited a coffee farm! On Sunday, they had the great joy of worshiping with believers in a new church plant in the very community in which they planned to serve ECA students held a mini-VBS with the children of the church and focused on the story of Jonah For the next three days, the group worked constructing three separate houses Each site began with a concrete pad and a pile of materials and by the end of the first day, all three houses had walls. The rooftops were put in place on the second day just in time for a torrential tropical downpour. By the third day, three families were presented with keys to a furnished dwelling place. This amazing threeday experience taught the team so much more than new construction skills The group interacted with the families who would be living in the houses and spent time with the neighbors as well, particularly the children; laughing, playing, and teaching each other new words in English and Spanish

"This trip has made such a huge impact on me Seeing these kids with so little, yet them still being so grateful, and willing to share what they have was crazy to me They never seemed upset, and always had smiles on their faces It was so beautiful to see I can only hope we made as much of an impact on these kids as they made on us! I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to go on this trip and experience the gratefulness of these families for things that we so often take for granted"

Kaylee Muir

ENROLLMENT HIGHLIGHTS

149 students received over $770k in tuition assistance

ECA is dedicated to providing our students a quality, Christ-centered education While enrollment for 20232024 is projected to be more than 770 students, our aim is to grow responsibly We remain focused on our commitment to current students as we add families that align with ECA’s Mission and Core Values to provide each student with a meaningful Christian education experience

OURCOREVALUES WholeStudent

Christ-Centered AuthorityofGod'sWord Excellence

PartnershipwithParents Educationofthe

Financial Overview

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS

New library space at the Wexford campus and updated library at the Berkeley Hills campus

New reception area at Berkeley Hills providing a build-out for safety and an entry visitor security checkpoint for the Raptor Visitor Management System

New Discovery Department rooms for student sessions at Mt Nebo

Expanded and updated weight and exercise room for students and the athletic program in the Mt Nebo Field House

Renovation to rest rooms in the Field House and Administration Building at Mt Nebo

SUMMARY

Assets: $12 9 million

Reserve Accounts: $1,964,470

Donated Stock and Securities

Investments: $129,322

Endowment: $24,921

Debt: $3.5 million

Eden is so much more than just a school Christ-centered community and the good lives You feel Jesus in this place, as Eden faithful to biblical truths There is a real pa between home and school It’s crucial to b confidently send our children out into this

With Eden as part of our foundation, this

Sara & Langston Lacroix

REVENUE

83% $5,690,765 NetTuition&Fees

11% $775,502 Gifts&Fundraising

3% $172,178 Rental&OtherIncome

3% $226,427 Co-CurricularFees

0% ($13,868) InvestmentLoss

EXPENSES

63% $4,167,521 Salaries&Benefits

16% $1,059,303 Facilities,Mortgage, Insurance,Utilities

9% $630,447 Curriculum&Instruction, Co-Curricular,Technology

6% $382,630 Administrative&OfficeExpense

4% $285,969 OtherExpenses

2% $135,630 Fundraising&Publicity

We are grateful for your steadfast support of our school and we honor your commitment to us by reporting on your investment There are many numbers we watch closely to measure our progress, and our financials are audited by McGill, Bell & Associates, LLP The complete audit is available for review in the office of the Chief Operations Officer

Reporting represents audited financials for the fiscal year June 2021 - June 2022 Audited 2023 financials will be available after December 1, 2023

2023-2024EVENTSAND SPONSORSHIPOPPORTUNITIES

40thAnniversaryGala &VisionfortheFuture

November10,2023

Year-EndGiving

December2023

CONTRIBUTEDGIFTS&FUNDS

Gifts ty s raisers

Gifts aGifts

DEVELOPMENTHIGHLIGHTS

149studentsreceivedover$770kintuition assistance

22participantsinPennsylvaniataxcredit program

Morethan40peopleattendedtheJune2023 appreciationbreakfastrecognizingour donorsandparentassociationcoordinators

Yourpartnershipmakestheexceptionalstudent experiencepossibleIndividualgiftsand donationsdirectlyimpactstudentsby strengtheningthelearningenvironmentthrough enrichmentopportunities,increasedaccess,and programenhancementsinandoutsidethe classroom

Thankyouforconnectingwiththemissionofthe KingdomofGodandthemissionofourschool Yourgivingisaninvestmentinthelivesof studentstodayandinthefuture!

ALUMNIHIGHLIGHTS

LegacyWarriorBasketballand Soccereventswereagreat success!

Alumni:stayconnected!Scanor goto edenwarriorconnectcom

One God. One Mission. One Eden.

At Eden, we are one family united in mission, offering a safe and nurturing environment for students to excel academically, pursue artistic and athletic opportunities, and grow in their knowledge of and faith in God.

o know that every day when our kids go to school hey're not only receiving a high quality education, but re learning in an environment where Jesus takes enter stage is priceless. Each year our boys are forming trong friendships, are being challenged academically, ave teachers who genuinely care about their spiritual well-being and most of all are growing in their faith. We re so grateful for Eden and we can't imagine a better nvironment for them to learn and develop.

COMMENCEMENT SPEECHES

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"Yougaveusthe childhoodthatisthe foundationofour futures" “ nowitistimeforus tomakethechoice toplantourrootsin theLord”

"Donotbesetin yourownplans,but beassuredandput yourhopeinGod’s"

"PutChristfirst Thereisnogreater callingonourlives”

Autumn & Justin Dosch

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Sophia LoDico

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Anthony D'Ippolito

Since 1983, Eden has served families seeking a strong academic foundation for their children that is rooted and grounded in Christ

Three campuses unified in mission and purpose, Eden Christian Academy is the largest nondenominational Christian preschool through high school in the greater Pittsburgh area

OURMISSION

EdenChristianAcademy iscommittedtoproviding anexceptionaleducational experiencebyengaging themindandheartofeach studenttothinkandtoact withChrist-likecharacter