Learning Disabilities Association Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
LDA serves individuals, families and communities impacted by learning differences, equipping and inspiring learners to thrive and lead fulfilled lives.
- Income
- $2.0 million
- Spending
- $2.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- 4.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 76%
- Employees
- 50
- Volunteers
- 60
- Highest pay
- $140,036, exec 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
Good: 75 out of 100.
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 36% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 32% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1592% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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.
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (5)
- $829,922 spent. Learning Connections - focuses on preventing severe academic difficulties or school failure by providing intensive reading, writing and math instruction for low-income children and youth, support for their parents, and resources for classroom teachers. In FY2025, the Learning Connections program enrolled 622 children; 92% of students showed positive growth and 65% exceeded academic growth expectations in reading and 70% in math as measured on pre- and post-tests. Parents of participating students reported their child's confidence has grown significantly and their child's skills have shown improvement over the course of the school year.
- $369,005 spent. Assessment Services - includes learning and attention-deficit diagnostic assessments and individual consultations to identify and document academic strengths and challenges, document the presence or absence of a disability, and provide strategies for accommodating their learning and attention difficulties, thereby increasing life outcomes. Thirty-four (34) children, youth and adults were assessed during FY2025; 100% reported gaining self-knowledge and strategies to achieve their goals.
- $356,495 spent. Teacher Preparation and Licensure - approved by the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, LDAs Teacher Preparation Program provides training and clinical experiences necessary to obtain an Academic Behavioral Strategist special education teaching license. During FY2025, LDA Minnesota had 49 teacher candidates participate and work toward their special education license with 90% retaining enrollment in the program and achieving LDA's program standards.
- $272,000 spent. Instructional and Support Services - provides individualized tutoring, executive function skill building, workshops, support groups and consultations for children, youth, adults and families affected by learning disabilities and attention deficits. These highly individualized services improve learning strategies and skills to help children and adults meet their academic, vocational and personal goals at school, home, and work. LDA provided service to 202 children, youth, parents and adults during FY2025 with 95% achieving their target goal or reporting gaining useful information and strategies.
- Public Education & Community Outreach provides information, training and educational resources about learning disabilities, attention deficits, and other learning difficulties statewide through LDAs communications, website, information and referral services, educational conferences, and seminars.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1973.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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