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Beverly Childrens Learning Cent Inc

EIN 23-7267243 · Beverly, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BEVERLY CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER, INC (BCLC) CELEBRATES A DIVERSE LEARNING COMMUNITY OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND TEACHERS COMMITTED TO THE INTENTIONAL, YET CHILD DIRECTED, NATURE-BASED EDUCATIONAL GROWTH OF OUR STUDENTS. WE FOCUS ON SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL FOUNDATIONS, COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT, AND INQUIRY-DRIVEN EXPLORATION PROVIDED IN A NURTURING, SAFE, AND AFFORDABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE 13.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
-3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 74%
Employees
78
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$133,397, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 June 30, 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 (4)
  1. $677,521 spent. PRE-SCHOOL LEARNING PROGRAMTHE PRESCHOOL LEARNING PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN WHO ARE 3 TO 6 YEARS OF AGE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINED PRESCHOOL TEACHERS, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM, RECREATION, NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CHILDREN. THIS YEAR WE SERVED 82 CHILDREN, 65% RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND 19% OF THOSE RECEIVING ASSISTANCE WERE FREE CARE.
  2. $507,248 spent. SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMTHE SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN THAT ARE IN KINDERGARTEN AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES CHILDCARE AROUND THE CHILDREN'S SCHOOL SCHEDULES. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES THE CHILDREN WITH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE. THIS YEAR WE SERVED 86 CHILDREN, 63% RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND OF THOSE RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 13% WERE FREE CARE.
  3. $403,097 spent. TODDLER PROGRAMTHE TODDLER PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN WHO ARE 1 TO 3 YEARS OF AGE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL CARE WITH ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE CAREFULLY PLANNED TO MEET THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF EACH CHILD. THE PROGRAM ALSO COUNSELS TEENAGE PARENTS, PROVIDING GUIDANCE IN HOUSEHOLD TASKS, MEAL PLANNING, BUDGETING, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, CHILD MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES MEALS AND TRANSPORTATION FOR CHILDREN. THIS YEAR WE SERVED 45 CHILDREN, 60% RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND OF THOSE RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 11% RECEIVED FREE CARE.
  4. $1.4 million spent. INFANT PROGRAMTHE INFANT PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN WHO ARE 1 MONTH TO 15 MONTHS OF AGE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL CARE WITH ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE CAREFULLY PLANNED TO MEET THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF EACH CHILD. THE PROGRAM ALSO COUNSELS TEENAGE PARENTS, PROVIDING GUIDANCE IN HOUSEHOLD TASKS, MEAL PLANNING, BUDGETING, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, CHILD MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES MEALS AND TRANSPORTATION FOR CHILDREN. THIS YEAR WE SERVED 18 CHILDREN, 56% SUBSIDIZED AND 20% FREE CARE. FAMILY DAY CARE PROGRAMTHE FAMILY DAY CARE PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN AGED 2 MONTHS THROUGH KINDERGARTEN. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES CHILDCARE BY QUALIFIED CAREGIVERS IN LICENSED HOMES. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES HEALTHY MEALS AND SNACKS, TRANSPORTATION, PARENT PARTICIPATION AND ENRICHMENT AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THIS YEAR WE SERVED 51 CHILDREN, 100% RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND OF THOSE RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 22% WERE FREE CARE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 2025.

    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 January 1975.

    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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