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Christian Learning Center Inc

EIN 20-3092002 · Canton, MS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER IS DESIGNED TO ENRICH, ENHANCE AND ASSIST CHILDREN ACADEMICALLY WITH A CHRISTIAN BASED CURRICULUM. EACH CHILD WORKS TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL AND THE CENTER ACHEIVES THIS BY ASSISTING WITH THE FOLLOWING: COMPLETING HOMEWORK, STUDYING FOR SCHEDULED TESTS, AND COMPLETING EXTRA ASSIGNMENTS IF POSSIBLE. THE CENTER WORKS CLOSELY WITH SCHOOL/TEACHERS IN THE AREA TO KEEP CHILDREN ON TRACK; IF NECESSARY THE CENTER'S STAFF VISITS THE SCHOOL UPON PARENT REQUEST TO ENSURE CHILDREN WORK TO THE BEST OF THEIR ABILITY. THE CENTER'S GOAL IS TO WORK WITH EACH CHILD WITH PROMOTION TO THE NEXT GRADE IN MIND. THE CENTER PROVIDES THE ESSENTIALS NECESSARY TO INSTILL MORAL CHARACTER, HIGH SELF-ESTEEM, AND POSITIVE ATTITUDES TOWARD THE COMMUNITY AND ITS ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$290,769
Spending
$272,243
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
-1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
12
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$37,720, treasurer

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: 47 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 100% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 (1)
  1. $212,576 spent. THE CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER HAS TRULY EXCELLED IN PROVIDING A NURTURING AND ACADEMICALLY ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN, ROOTED IN CHRISTIAN VALUES AND DEDICATED TO FOSTERING WELL-ROUNDED DEVELOPMENT. WITH A FOCUS ON GUIDING EACH CHILD TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL, THE CENTER GOES BEYOND CONVENTIONAL SUPPORT BY OFFERING PERSONALIZED ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE, HOMEWORK HELP, TEST PREPARATION, AND TAILORED ASSIGNMENTS WHEN NEEDED. STAFF MEMBERS ALSO COLLABORATE CLOSELY WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS, EVEN MAKING SCHOOL VISITS UPON PARENTAL REQUEST, TO ENSURE EACH CHILD'S ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND READINESS FOR PROMOTION TO THE NEXT GRADE LEVEL.IN 2024, THE CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER CONTINUED TO PURSUE ITS MISSION: TO HELP DEVELOP CHILDREN FROM A CHRISTIAN-BASED PERSPECTIVE, PROVIDING THE ESSENTIALS NECESSARY TO INSTILL MORAL CHARACTER, HIGH SELF-ESTEEM, AND POSITIVE ATTITUDES TOWARD THE COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT THROUGH THE TEACHINGS OF THE KING JAMES VERSION OF THE BIBLE.THE CENTER HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES IN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THIS YEAR. AT THE ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL BASH, 65 BOOKBAGS WERE DISTRIBUTED. THESE BOOKBAGS WERE FILLED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITYAN INCREASE FROM PREVIOUS YEARS. THE CENTER ALSO CELEBRATED AND PROCLAIMED A WONDERFUL UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR BY OFFERING SPACE JUMPS, WATER GAMES, SNOW CONES, HAMBURGERS, HOT DOGS, POPCORN, AND A VARIETY OF FUN ACTIVITIES. ALL FAMILIES ENJOYED FREE FOOD, DRINKS, AND A JOYFUL TIME TOGETHER.THE CENTER ALSO HOSTED ALL FAMILIES FOR A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING LUNCH. PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, AND OTHER LOVED ONES JOINED THEIR STUDENTS TO ENJOY A FULL THANKSGIVING MEAL AND SHARE MEANINGFUL TIME TOGETHER. MANY SEASONED COMMUNITY MEMBERS LOOK FORWARD TO THIS EVENT EACH YEAR, AS IT PROVIDES A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT WITH STUDENTS AND ENJOY A GREAT MEAL.IN PLACE OF TRADITIONAL SENIOR CITIZEN SOCIAL, THE CENTER CHOSE A NEW OUTREACH ACTIVITY THIS YEAR. DURING THE GLUCKSTADT CHRISTMAS PARADE, THE CENTER DONATED BLANKETS TO SENIOR CITIZENS ATTENDING THE EVENT. EACH BLANKET WAS HAND-DELIVERED ALONG WITH A CHRISTMAS CARD, SPREADING WARMTH, KINDNESS, AND CHRISTMAS CHEER.THE LEARNING CENTER CELEBRATED ALL CHILDREN AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR WITH AN END-OF-YEAR BASH. SPACE JUMPS ALLOWED STUDENTS TO ENJOY A FULL DAY OF OUTDOOR FUN WITH ICE CREAM, POPSICLES, AND SACK LUNCHES. BOTH PRESCHOOL AND AFTER-SCHOOL STUDENTS LOVED THIS SPECIAL DAY.THIS YEAR, HARVEST DAY WAS ADDED TO THE SCHOOL CALENDAR! DURING THIS CELEBRATION, STUDENTS LEARNED ABOUT HARVEST TIME, FALL, AND SEASONAL CHANGES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED ANIMAL VISITS, HAYRIDES, CORN MAZES, AND VARIOUS OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES THAT TEACH CHILDREN PATIENCE, RESPONSIBILITY, AND HANDS-ON LEARNING.ANNUAL PROGRAMS, SUCH AS THE CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCE FOR SENIORS AND THE END-OF-YEAR CEREMONY, GIVE CHILDREN OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP CONFIDENCE AND POISE IN FRONT OF AN AUDIENCE, SIGNIFICANTLY BOOSTING THEIR SELF-ESTEEM. DURING THE END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION, EACH CHILD RECEIVED A T-SHIRT AND GRADUATES WERE HONORED WITH GIFTS, AND TEACHERS WERE RECOGNIZED WITH FLOWER BOUQUETS AS A HEARTFELT EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE FOR THEIR DEDICATION.THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE CENTER SUPPORTED OVER 44 CHILDREN ACROSS VARIOUS AGE GROUPS, INCLUDING INFANTS, TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS, AND AFTER-SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE CENTER IS COMMITTED TO A DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE, INDIVIDUALIZED CURRICULUM ENRICHING CHILDREN'S CREATIVITY, CRITICAL THINKING, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS. THE PROGRAM INCORPORATES A BROAD RANGE OF LEARNING CENTERS, SUCH AS ART, SCIENCE, MUSIC, AND MATH, TO ENGAGE DIVERSE INTERESTS AND ABILITIES.THE CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER'S DEDICATION TO MORAL CHARACTER, SELF-ESTEEM, AND A POSITIVE OUTLOOK HAS ESTABLISHED IT AS A PILLAR OF THE COMMUNITY, FOSTERING GROWTH, RESILIENCE, AND A LOVE FOR LEARNING IN EVERY CHILD IT SERVES.

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 March 2007.

    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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