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Community Learning Connections Inc

EIN 38-3259824 · Tecumseh, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EXTERNAL SUPPORT FOR SCHOOLS

Income
$188,957
Spending
$165,721
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
24.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 69%
Employees
5
Volunteers
378

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

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 (1)
  1. $130,580 spent. FAMILY NIGHTS GETTING AHEAD CLASSES TWO-GENERATION EVIDENCE-BASED EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM TO ADDRESS GENERATIONAL POVERTY. PARENTS PARTICIPATE IN GETTING AHEAD CLASSES AND RECEIVE A STIPEND UPON GRADUATION. STUDENTS RECEIVE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORTS AND ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE. FREE CHILDCARE AND FAMILY DINNER IS PROVIDED. FRIDAY FOOD PACKS (FFP) OVER 100 FOOD PACKS INCLUDING FRESH FRUIT AND READY-TO-EAT SNACKS THAT ARE SENT HOME WEEKLY WITH STUDENTS IN NEED TO HELP SUPPLY NUTRIENTS OVER THE WEEKEND. MAKE A DIFFERENCE CLUB AT COMPASS LEARNING CENTER ONCE A WEEK STUDENTS MEET TO ORGANIZE SERVICE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING STARTING A RECYCLING PROGRAM AT COMPASS, MAKING DOG TREATS AND TOYS FOR THE HUMANE SOCIETY, ASSEMBLING FOOD BOXES FOR FAMILIES AT THANKSGIVING AND MAKING FLEECE BLANKETS AND SCARVES FOR THE HOMELESS SHELTER. VOICES FOR CHANGE (VFC) AT THS WORKING TO HELP CREATE CAREER EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITIES K-12. SERVICE PROJECTS INCLUDING HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, RAKE A DIFFERENCE, AND STEPS FOR STUDENTS. ADVOCACY AT THE LOCAL/ STATE/NATIONAL LEVEL. BUILDER'S CLUB AND KEY CLUB STUDENT-LED CLUBS PROVIDING 5TH-12TH GRADE MEMBERS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO PERFORM SERVICE, BUILD CHARACTER AND DEVELOP LEADERSHIP. SOME PROJECTS INCLUDE RAKE-A-DIFFERENCE, MOTT'S TOY DRIVE, VALENTINE CANDY SALES AND MORE. FUEL UP TO PLAY 60 AT COMPASS AND STEAM EAST AND WEST FUNDED BY THE NFL AND UNITED DAIRY COUNCIL SCHOOLWIDE INITIATIVES INCLUDING BULLETINS ADVERTISING LUNCH CHOICES AND HIGHLIGHTING NUTRITION AND BREAKFAST CART AT STEAM EAST AND WEST. SOURCES OF STRENGTH -OVER 90 TECUMSEH STUDENTS HAVE BEEN TRAINED AS PEER LEADERS. STUDENTS ARE WORKING TO PROMOTE HOPE, HEALTH AND STRENGTH AND HELP OTHERS IDENTIFY THEIR SUPPORT SYSTEMS. RULING OUR EXPERIENCES (ROX) HELPS BUILD CONFIDENCE, COMPETENCE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. EQUIPS GIRLS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO LEAD HEALTHY, INDEPENDENT, PRODUCTIVE AND VIOLENCE-FREE LIVES. PROVISION OF BASIC NEEDS/FAMILY SUPPORT- CLC LOCKER ROOM HOUSED AT COMPASS LEARNING CENTER. TO GENERATION EDUCATION THROUGH FAMILY NIGHTS. FRIDAY FOOD PACKS. EYE CARE ASSISTANCE. CHILDREN'S SPECIAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES. FAMILY NIGHTS GETTING AHEAD CLASSES TWO-GENERATION EVIDENCE-BASED EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM TO ADDRESS GENERATIONAL POVERTY. PARENTS PARTICIPATE IN GETTING AHEAD CLASSES AND RECEIVE A STIPEND UPON GRADUATION. STUDENTS RECEIVE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORTS AND ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE. FREE CHILDCARE AND FAMILY DINNER IS PROVIDED. FRIDAY FOOD PACKS (FFP) OVER 100 FOOD PACKS INCLUDING FRESH FRUIT AND READY-TO-EAT SNACKS THAT ARE SENT HOME WEEKLY WITH STUDENTS IN NEED TO HELP SUPPLY NUTRIENTS OVER THE WEEKEND. MAKE A DIFFERENCE CLUB AT COMPASS LEARNING CENTER ONCE A WEEK STUDENTS MEET TO ORGANIZE SERVICE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING STARTING A RECYCLING PROGRAM AT COMPASS, MAKING DOG TREATS AND TOYS FOR THE HUMANE SOCIETY, ASSEMBLING FOOD BOXES FOR FAMILIES AT THANKSGIVING AND MAKING FLEECE BLANKETS AND SCARVES FOR THE HOMELESS SHELTER. VOICES FOR CHANGE (VFC) AT THS WORKING TO HELP CREATE CAREER EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITIES K-12. SERVICE PROJECTS INCLUDING HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, RAKE A DIFFERENCE, AND STEPS FOR STUDENTS. ADVOCACY AT THE LOCAL/ STATE/NATIONAL LEVEL. BUILDER'S CLUB AND KEY CLUB STUDENT-LED CLUBS PROVIDING 5TH-12TH GRADE MEMBERS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO PERFORM SERVICE, BUILD CHARACTER AND DEVELOP LEADERSHIP. SOME PROJECTS INCLUDE RAKE-A-DIFFERENCE, MOTT'S TOY DRIVE, VALENTINE CANDY SALES AND MORE. FUEL UP TO PLAY 60 AT COMPASS AND STEAM EAST AND WEST FUNDED BY THE NFL AND UNITED DAIRY COUNCIL SCHOOLWIDE INITIATIVES INCLUDING BULLETINS ADVERTISING LUNCH CHOICES AND HIGHLIGHTING NUTRITION AND BREAKFAST CART AT STEAM EAST AND WEST. SOURCES OF STRENGTH -OVER 90 TECUMSEH STUDENTS HAVE BEEN TRAINED AS PEER LEADERS. STUDENTS ARE WORKING TO PROMOTE HOPE, HEALTH AND STRENGTH AND HELP OTHERS IDENTIFY THEIR SUPPORT SYSTEMS. RULING OUR EXPERIENCES (ROX) HELPS BUILD CONFIDENCE, COMPETENCE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. EQUIPS GIRLS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO LEAD HEALTHY, INDEPENDENT, PRODUCTIVE AND VIOLENCE-FREE LIVES. PROVISION OF BASIC NEEDS/FAMILY SUPPORT- CLC LOCKER ROOM HOUSED AT COMPASS LEARNING CENTER. TO GENERATION EDUCATION THROUGH FAMILY NIGHTS. FRIDAY FOOD PACKS. EYE CARE ASSISTANCE. CHILDREN'S SPECIAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 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 November 6, 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 September 2025.

    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 1996.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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