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National Center for Learning Disabilities Inc

EIN 13-2899381 · Washington, DC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES PARTNERS WITH EDUCATORS, STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND YOUNG ADULTS TO ADVANCE INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND ADVOCATE FOR EQUITABLE POLICIES THAT ADDRESS SYSTEMIC BARRIERS IN SCHOOLS, WORKPLACES, AND COMMUNITIES.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$4.5 million
Spent on programs
52%
Reserves
13.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
20
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$248,438, chief executive officer

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

Good: 78 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 44% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 148% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    51% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 37 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or 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 (3)
  1. $1.1 million spent. LD RESOURCES AND RESEARCH: NCLD PUBLISHES GROUNDBREAKING REPORTS AND RESOURCES TO HELP EDUCATORS, POLICY MAKERS, PARENTS, AND STUDENTS ENHANCE THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF LEARNING DISABILITIES. WITH THIS RESEARCH, WE CAN IMPROVE PRACTICES TO SUPPORT ALL LEARNERS.RESEARCH & INNOVATION FOCUS AREAS: - STATE OF LEARNING DISABILITIES REPORT - 50 STATE SNAPSHOTS- SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING - KEEPING PUBLIC FUNDS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  2. $662,160 spent. PUBLIC POLICY & ADVOCACY: NCLD FIGHTS TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES BY ACTIVELY SHAPING LOCAL AND NATIONAL POLICY TO REDUCE BARRIERS AND ENSURE UNRESTRICTED ACCESS AND UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL. DESPITE BEING AS CAPABLE AS THEIR PEERS, STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES OFTEN STRUGGLE IN SCHOOL AND IN THE WORKPLACE BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT PROVIDED THE ACCOMMODATION THEY NEED TO THRIVE.MORE THAN 90 PERCENT ARE NOT PROFICIENT ON NATIONAL ASSESSMENTS IN READING AND MATH. STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES DROP OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL AT NEARLY THREE TIMES THE RATE OF OTHERS AND ARE TWICE AS LIKELY TO BE JOBLESS WHEN THEY BECOME ADULTS. NCLD WORKS EVERY DAY TO PROMOTE EVIDENCE BASED POLICY THAT WILL IMPROVE THESE OUTCOMES AND ENSURE THAT INDIVIDUALS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES HAVE THE SUPPORTS, PROTECTIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES THEY ARE LEGALLY ENTITLED TO SUCCEED.POLICY & ADVOCACY FOCUS AREAS:- EQUITABLE FUNDING- COLLEGE ACCESS- STUDENT'S RIGHTS AND SAFETY- READING, LITERACY, AND MATHEMATICS- STRONG EDUCATOR WORKFORCE- EMERGING WORKFORCE- EARLY IDENTIFICATION AND INTERVENTION
  3. $556,575 spent. LEADERSHIP: NCLD PROVIDES K12, POST-SECONDARY, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING FOR OUR CONSTITUENTS. THE LEADERSHIP REFLECTS CRITICAL TRANSITIONS THAT TAKE PLACE FOR STUDENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS: BEING IDENTIFIED WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY, PERSISTING THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL AND CONSIDERING POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS, AND ENTERING THE WORKFORCE. NCLD EMPOWERS YOUNG ADULTS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR EDUCATORS THROUGH OUR CONSTITUENCY GROUPS AND PROGRAMMATIC INITIATIVES.LEADERSHIP FOCUS AREAS:- YOUNG ADULT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL- FAMILY LEADERSHIP COUNCIL- PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY BOARD - SCHOLARSHIPS- EVERYDAY CHAMPION AWARDS

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1977.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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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