Backside Learning Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, LINGUISTIC, SOCIAL AND OTHER CHARITABLE SERVICES TO PERSONS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, ENGAGED PRIMARILY IN THE CARE, TRAINING, AND/OR ANY OTHER ACTIVITY INVOLVING THOROUGHBRED RACE HORSES HOUSED AT RACING AND TRAINING FACILITIES; PARTICULARLY AT CHURCHHILL DOWNS IN LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY.
- Income
- $372,848
- Spending
- $324,371
- Spent on programs
- 73%
- Reserves
- 53.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 58%
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 46
- Highest pay
- $81,694, executive director
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
Good: 85 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 53.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 71% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1573% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 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
Good: 82 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2515 of 15 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (2)
- $99,878 spent. LEARNING CENTER ADULT PROGRAMS SUPPORT EQUINE WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE PURSUIT OF THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DREAMS. WE PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, ASSIST IN NAVIGATING AND ACCESSING LOCAL RESOURCES, AND CREATE COMMUNITY. IN A CARING AND RESPECTFUL SETTING, OUR CLIENTS DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE WITH CLASSES, TUTORING, AND DIRECT ASSISTANCE TAILORED TO THEIR NEEDS. THE ADULT PROGRAMS SERVED APPROXIMATELY 600 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH CLASSES, WORKSHOPS AND SOCIAL SERVICES, WITH AROUND 150 WALK-INS PER WEEK. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AIM TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIVE THROUGH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY, PARENTING SUPPORT, MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOPS AND SERVICES TO HELP TRACK WORKERS SOLVE PROBLEMS AND FULFILL BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS HOUSING, HEALTH CARE, TRANSPORTATION, ETC.
- $135,421 spent. THE FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM IS HELD AT OUR OFF-SITE LOCATION. IT PROVIDES ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES TO SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN AND ACCESS TO SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCES. EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY IS AN ADDITIONAL ELEMENT THAT SUPPORTS PARENTS IN NAVIGATING THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM AND ARE ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT. THIS PROGRAM SERVES AROUND 80 CHILDREN PER YEAR. EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT SUPPORTS KIDS FROM 2-5 IN REACHING EARLY DEVELOPMENT MILESTONES AND SOCIALIZATION, WHILE TEACHING PARENTS STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT AT HOME. THIS PROGRAM SERVES AROUND 15 FAMILIES.
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
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 November 6, 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 September 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 May 2016.
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 November 4, 2026.
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