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The Center for Dynamic Learning Inc

EIN 20-3056191 · Providence, RI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak21 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CENTER FOR DYNAMIC LEARNING PROMOTES INQUIRY BASED LEARNING THROUGH HANDS-ON, STUDENT CENTERED, INTERDISCIPLINARY STEAMM CURRICULUM. BY TARGETING THE ENTIRETY OF THE STEAMM ACRONYM, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, MATH, AND MANUFACTURING, CDL PLACES ITSELF AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE EVER EVOLVING DESCRIPTION OF A SUCCESSFUL 21ST CENTURY ADULT - MAKING SURE TO IMPART ESSENTIAL SOCIAL COMPETENCIES AS WELL AS COLLEGE AND CAREER READY CONTENT KNOWLEDGE. CDL IS NOT A ONE TIME LEARNING EXPERIENCE. ALL PROGRAMMING IS INQUIRY BASED AND CHALLENGES YOUTH TO FOLLOW THEIR OWN INQUIRIES TO RELEVANT LEARNING EXPERIENCES.

Income
$328,880
Spending
$380,568
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%
Employees
18
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$42,199, executive director

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

Weak: 21 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 94% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 48% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $45,000 spent. THE CENTER FOR DYNAMIC LEARNING'S (CDL) CAMP FIT N FUN IS AN ENRICHING SUMMER PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR YOUTH IN GRADES 1-6 THAT FOCUSES ON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS. THIS ACTIVE CAMP GOES BEYOND TYPICAL PHYSICAL EXERCISE BY INTEGRATING EDUCATION ON FOOD AND NUTRITION, SPORTS, PLAY, AND ACTIVE RECREATION. PARTICIPANTS ENJOY A STRUCTURED SCHEDULE FEATURING ACTIVITIES LIKE BALLET AND BASKETBALL, ENGAGING GUEST SPEAKERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND A UNIQUE "KIDZ KITCHEN" WHERE THEY LEARN TO PREPARE HEALTHY SNACKS AND MEALS. THE GOAL OF CAMP FIT N FUN IS TO HELP YOUTH BUILD CONFIDENCE, BECOME AWARE OF SELF AND COMMUNITY, AND GAIN THE NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR A HEALTHY, PROGRESSIVE FUTURE. SUMMER OF 2024 WE SERVED 100 YOUTH.
  2. $20,000 spent. CDL'S TEEN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (TAP) IS AN IMMERSIVE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) EXPERIENCE SPECIFICALLY TAILORED FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. FOCUSED ON THE FIELDS OF ENGINEERING, LEADERSHIP, AND DESIGN, TAP PROVIDES A DYNAMIC, LABORATORY-STYLE CLASSROOM SETTING THAT SIMULATES REAL-WORLD WORK ENVIRONMENTS. STUDENTS GAIN CRUCIAL PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SKILLS BY WORKING ON PROJECTS THAT SUPPORT FELLOW NON-PROFITS, OFFERING PRACTICAL, ON-SITE EXPERIENCE IN AREAS LIKE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, MANUFACTURING, FABRICATION, AND ENGINEERING. FURTHERMORE, APPRENTICES CAN EARN VALUABLE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS, SUCH AS CPR/AED/FIRST AID AND OSHA, WHICH IMMEDIATELY ENHANCES THEIR COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS AND EQUIPS THEM FOR SUCCESS AS FUTURE INNOVATORS AND LEADERS. SUMMER OF 2024 CDL SERVED 100 YOUTH FROM ACROSS RI.
  3. $189,410 spent. CDL PROMOTES INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING THROUGH HANDS-ON, STUDENT-CENTERED, INTERDISCIPLINARY STEAMM CURRICULUM. THE PROGRAM CHALLENGES YOUTH TO FOLLOW THEIR OWN CURIOSITY TO RELEVANT LEARNING EXPERIENCES, HELPING THEM TO DISCOVER THE QUALITIES OF SCIENCES AND ARTS IN A PERSONAL AND MEANINGFUL MANNER

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 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 2024.

    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 January 2009.

    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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