Rainbow Learning Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY CHILD CARE AND MEALS TO ALL CHILDREN AND QUALIFYING DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S USDA CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP), A SPECIAL NUTRITION FOOD PROGRAM. RAINBOW LEARNING CENTER OFFERS HIGH QUALITY CARE IN A HOME-LIKE AND PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT.
- Income
- $668,564
- Spending
- $718,709
- Spent on programs
- 95%
- Reserves
- 2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 81%
- Employees
- 35
- Highest pay
- $30,000, executive direc
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1595% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 11 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $680,263 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED QUALITY CHILD CARE AND MEALS TO APPROXIMATELY 60 PLUS CHILDREN TO ALLOW THEIR PARENTS TO BE GAIN-FULLY EMPLOYED. THE CENTER IS OPEN 5 DAYS PER WEEK, FROM 6:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. THE ORGANIZATION'S OBJECTIVE IS TO OFFER FLEXIBLE AND HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE TO FAMILIES WHO NEED CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN AND TO PROVIDE ALL CHILDREN INCLUDING UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN WITH A LOVING, & CARING ENVIRONMENT THAT IS EDUCATIONAL, SAFE, AND FUN, WITH NUTRITIOUS MEALS BEING SERVED TO THEM THROUGH THE USDA FOOD PROGRAM.WEEKEND WORKSHOPS ARE CONDUCTED FOR PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN TO EXPLORE TOGETHER AND TO HAVE IN DEPTH CONVERSATIONS WITH THEIR TEACHERS. DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRESS REPORTS ARE COMPLETED ON EACH CHILD EVERY SIX MONTHS. PERIODICALLY, THE CENTER CONDUCTS A WEEKEND PARENTS NIGHT OUT IN ORDER TO GIVE PARENTS A MUCH NEEDED BREAK FOR THEMSELVES. EACH EVENING ONE TEACHER IS DESIGNATED TO BE "ON CALL" IN THE EVENT A PARENT NEEDS TO PICK UP THEIR CHILD AFTER HOURS. THIS FEATURE GIVES PARENTS "PEACE OF MIND" THAT IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, THEIR CHILD WILL BE CARED FOR IN THE HIGHEST MANNER POSSIBLE.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2004.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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