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Jamestown Community Learning Council

EIN 16-1454342 · Jamestown, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF FAMILIES TO NURTURE, SUPPORT AND PROVIDE FOR THEIR CHILD'S ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT, EMOTIONAL GROWTH AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING BY ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN HOME AND SCHOOL.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
15.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 72%
Employees
39
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$84,624, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 August 31, 2025, 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. $1.3 million spent. PARENTS AS TEACHERS IS A FAMILY ENRICHMENT, HOME VISITATION PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ADVANCE PARENTS KNOWLEDGE AND INTERACTION WITH THEIR CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AS WELL AS TO PROMOTE POSITIVE HOME/SCHOOL RELATIONSHIPS. JCLC SERVED APPROXIMATELY 500 FAMILIES AND 800 CHILDREN.
  2. $381,987 spent. THE HEALTHY FAMILIES CHAUTAUQUA HOME VISITING PROGRAM MATCHES PARENTS WITH KNOWLEDGEABLE AND CARING WORKERS WHO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT DURING PREGNANCY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD. SERVICES INCLUDE HELPING FAMILIES ACCESS COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES, EDUCATING FAMILIES ON PARENTING AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT, CONNECTING FAMILIES WITH MEDICAL PROVIDERS, AND ASSESSING CHILDREN FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS.
  3. $3,018 spent. OTHER PROGRAM COSTS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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