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Learning Lamp Inc

EIN 20-0306745 · Johnstown, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE LEARNING LAMP IS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO SUCCEED.

Income
$16.5 million
Spending
$16.6 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 72%
Employees
1,011
Volunteers
147
Highest pay
$167,178, psychiatrist

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

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 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 (5)
  1. $4.0 million spent. THE LEARNING LAMP PROVIDES SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT IN THE CLASSROOM SETTING THROUGH PERSONAL CARE AND INSTRUCTIONAL AIDES, TEACHER AIDES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOMS, MATH AND READING TUTORS, TITLE I TUTORS, SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, NURSES, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPISTS, ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) AND HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTORS. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS CHILDREN THE ADDITIONAL ATTENTION THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE THEIR TRUE POTENTIAL. IN 2025, THESE PROGRAMS SERVED 11,774 STUDENTS.
  2. $3.1 million spent. THE LEARNING LAMP OFFERS HIGH QUALITY, EDUCATIONALLY FOCUSED CHILD CARE FOR FAMILIES OF ALL INCOME LEVELS. PROGRAMS MEET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF HEALTH AND SAFETY. CLASSROOM LESSONS, BEGINNING IN INFANCY, ARE ALIGNED WITH THE PA EARLY LEARNING STANDARDS. RESEARCH-BASED CURRICULUM IS IMPLEMENTED ACROSS ALL AGE GROUPS. FOR PRESCHOOL STUDENTS, CURRICULUM IS FOCUSED ON BUILDING EARLY READING SKILLS. THE LEARNING LAMP IS ACCREDITED THROUGH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC) AND IS A KEYSTONE STAR 4A PROVIDER, THE HIGHEST LEVEL IN PENNSYLVANIA'S QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM FOR CHILD CARE. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES 22 LICENSED LOCATIONS, INCLUDING CHILD CARE CENTERS, PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS AND BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS. 1,001 CHILDREN ATTENDED THESE PROGRAMS IN 2025. THE LEARNING LAMP OFFERS HIGH QUALITY, EDUCATIONALLY FOCUSED CHILD CARE FOR FAMILIES OF ALL INCOME LEVELS. PROGRAMS MEET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF HEALTH AND SAFETY. CLASSROOM LESSONS, BEGINNING IN INFANCY, ARE ALIGNED WITH THE PA EARLY LEARNING STANDARDS. RESEARCH-BASED CURRICULUM IS IMPLEMENTED ACROSS ALL AGE GROUPS. FOR PRESCHOOL STUDENTS, CURRICULUM IS FOCUSED ON BUILDING EARLY READING SKILLS. THE LEARNING LAMP IS ACCREDITED THROUGH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC) AND IS A KEYSTONE STAR 4A PROVIDER, THE HIGHEST LEVEL IN PENNSYLVANIA'S QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM FOR CHILD CARE. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES 22 LICENSED LOCATIONS, INCLUDING CHILD CARE CENTERS, PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS AND BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS. 1,001 CHILDREN ATTENDED THESE PROGRAMS IN 2025.
  3. $2.4 million spent. THE SUBSTITUTE TEACHER PROGRAM HELPS SCHOOLS ADDRESS A CRITICAL STAFFING NEED BY PROVIDING QUALIFIED, TRAINED SUBSTITUTES TO FILL TEACHER ABSENCES, ENSURING STUDENTS MAKE ACADEMIC PROGRESS EVEN WHEN THEIR CLASSROOM TEACHER IS ABSENT. IN 2025, THIS PROGRAM SERVED 15,164 STUDENTS IN 15 SCHOOL DISTRICTS, CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTERS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ENTITIES IN BEDFORD, CAMBRIA AND SOMERSET COUNTIES.
  4. $4.5 million spent. ALL OTHER PROGRAMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION, OUTREACH PROGRAMS, ONLINE LEARNING AND WORKSHOPS/CAMPS.
  5. ALL OTHER PROGRAMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION, OUTREACH PROGRAMS, ONLINE LEARNING AND WORKSHOPS/CAMPS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 December 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 November 2003.

    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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