St. Chrysostom's Episcopal Church and Day School

Name

St. Chrysostom's Episcopal Church and Day School

Legal name

Saint Chrysostom's Church and Day School

Website

https://saintc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Child Care Services (624410), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based Childcare Centers (EDACAAAN), Faith-Based Nursery & Playgroups (EDACACAK)

Keywords

• Episcopal worship services
• Early childhood education
• Preschool day school
• Religious community ministry
• Community outreach programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Regular donations from parish members including weekly, biweekly or monthly contributions via check, cash, online bill pay or credit card. All gifts are tax-deductible as St. Chrysostom's is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
2. Annual Pledges: Annual financial commitments to the church ensuring future vitality and allowing responsible budgeting. May be paid as single gift or in installments.
3. Appreciated Stock Transfers: Donation of stocks and mutual fund shares offering tax benefits.
4. IRA Charitable Distributions: Direct charitable distribution from Individual Retirement Account for account holders aged 70½ or older.
5. Planned Giving and Endowments: Legacy gifts through Good Shepherds' Society established in 1993. Endowment fund managed by Endowment Committee drawing 3-5% annually. Permanent endowment provides long-term financial support.
6. Donor-Advised Funds: Charitable giving accounts through sponsoring organizations.
7. Altar Flower Dedications: Floral donations in memory of loved ones or celebration of blessings.
8. Workplace Giving Programs: Payroll deduction programs through employers accepting charitable contributions.

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

St. Chrysostom's Episcopal Church and Day School operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious and educational institution offering weekly Episcopal worship services (Holy Eucharist with professional choir and organ), a play-based preschool program for children eight months to five years, a renowned music program built around a Fisk Opus 123 organ and a 43-bell Crane Memorial Carillon, and a portfolio of community outreach ministries including feeding programs, clothing distribution, and international partnership work in Chiapas, Mexico.

Product overview

St. Chrysostom's Episcopal Church and Day School is a religious and educational institution offering a unified portfolio of worship services, early childhood education, music programs, and community outreach ministries. The core offerings include Sunday and Wednesday Episcopal worship services (Holy Eucharist with choral and organ music), the Day School preschool program with play-based curriculum for children 8 months to 5 years, and the music program featuring the Fisk organ and Crane Memorial Carillon. These are complemented by outreach ministries including feeding programs (15,000+ meals annually), the Chiapas Project international partnership, St. Chrys' Closet clothing ministry, and community programs such as architecture tours and Fabric Arts Club. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, with giving facilitated through the Realm platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Worship Services Weekly Episcopal worship services including Holy Eucharist (spoken at 8:00 am and with full choir and organ at 10:15 am on Sundays, plus Wednesdays at 6:00 pm), bible study, Sunday School, staffed nursery, and Rite of Christian Burial. Open to the public.
• St. Chrysostom's Day School Episcopal preschool offering seven distinct programs for children aged eight months to five years, with a developmentally appropriate play-based curriculum focused on social, emotional, and academic development. Tuition-based enrollment through mytads.com.
• Music Program Preeminent church music program featuring a 16-voice professional choir, weekly choral services with the Fisk Opus 123 organ, and special concerts featuring the Richard Teller Crane Memorial Carillon with 43 bells.
• Feeding Ministry

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000+ meals provided annually through feeding ministry
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Episcopal ChurchcoreOthersSt. Chrysostom's is a member of The Episcopal Church and the worldwide Anglican Communion through the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago.
• Episcopal Diocese of ChicagocoreOthersSt. Chrysostom's is a member parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, part of The Episcopal Church. The church supports companion congregations in the Diocese of Southeast Mexico.
• Diocese of Southeast Mexico (Chiapas)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner25+ year companion relationship supporting San Benito in San Cristóbal and San Mateo at Yochib in the Mayan Highlands. Projects include biweekly food pantry for 45 families, scholarships for children, and weekly healthcare worker.
• Chicago Architecture CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. C's is featured in the Chicago Architecture Center's North Dearborn Parkway tours, with certified docents conducting 90-minute walks including church courtyard and sanctuary visits.
• St. Leonard's MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported by Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, provides interim housing for formerly incarcerated. Rev. Dr. Ian Burch serves on Board of Directors. Youth Confirmation program cooks and serves meals. Hosts Recognition Thursday monthly.
• Deborah's PlaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn third Wednesday of each month, volunteers provide meals for residents, helping support chronically homeless women in Chicago.
• Church of the AscensionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Chrys Closet clothing distribution located at neighboring Church of the Ascension parish.
• ReViveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEpiscopal charity working to end homelessness for 100+ years. St. Chrysostom's annually supports the Christmas Basket Program providing hundreds of gift baskets.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Trinity Church Wall Street: Historic Episcopal parish in lower Manhattan operating Trinity School (K-12), with substantial endowment and broader portfolio of community programs. Larger-scale incumbent comparable on the Episcopal parish + day school + music program model.

Direct peers

• Fourth Presbyterian Church: Major downtown Chicago mainline Protestant church (Presbyterian) on the Magnificent Mile with a similar combination of historic architecture, music programs, weekday preschool (the Day School), and extensive community outreach ministries. Directly comparable in scale, programming mix, and Chicago Gold Coast/Michigan Avenue footprint.
• St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue: Episcopal parish in midtown NYC renowned for its professional choir, concert series, and heritage music program. Direct comparable on the music-program asset, Episcopal identity, and urban landmark status.
• Grace Church: Historic Episcopal parish in downtown NYC with Grace Church School (N-8) attached, renowned Choir of Men and Boys, and significant architectural landmark status. Closest direct analog combining Episcopal identity, parish day school, premier music program, and historic architecture.
• Old St. Patrick's Church: Historic Chicago Catholic church in the West Loop with active music program, parish school, and downtown Chicago presence. Comparable as a landmark church with attached school and community programming in Chicago.
• Cathedral of St. John the Divine: Episcopal cathedral in NYC with associated Cathedral School, large music program including carillon, and extensive community outreach. Comparable as a major Episcopal worship and music institution with educational programming.
• St. Mark's Episcopal Church (Milwaukee): Episcopal parish previously led by the new St. Chrysostom's rector (Rev. Dr. Ian Burch). Relevant prior institutional reference for understanding his growth strategy; mid-sized Midwest Episcopal parish.
• Holy Name Cathedral: Mother church of the Chicago Catholic Archdiocese, located on State Street near the Gold Coast. Comparable as a historic downtown Chicago landmark church with renowned music programs (organ, choir), school, and architectural significance.
• Christ Church Episcopal (Greenwich, CT): Affluent Episcopal parish in Greenwich, CT with attached preschool, strong music program, and substantial stewardship base. Comparable as a well-resourced suburban Episcopal church with parish school.

Regional players

• St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Chicago): Chicago-area Episcopal parish on the North Shore/Lakeview with strong music tradition and active parish programming. Comparable as a Chicago Episcopal church, though without the same Gold Coast landmark architecture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@StChrysChicago/streams
• Facebookfacebook.com/stchryschicago
• Instagraminstagram.com/stchryschicago
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stchrysostomschicago

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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