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International College Learning Center Association Inc

EIN 39-1641695 · Columbia, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NCLA'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT LEARNING CENTER PROFESSIONALS AS THEY DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN LEARNING CENTERS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES TO ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNING AT THE POST-SECONDARY LEVEL.

Income
$237,914
Spending
$94,755
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
33.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
0

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

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 33.9 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 60% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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: 50 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 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 (5)
  1. $67,864 spent. NCLCA CONFERENCE IS HELD EVERY YEAR IN SEPTEMBER AND SEEKS TO INVOLVE AS MANY LEARNING CENTER PROFESSIONALS AS POSSIBLE IN ACHIEVING ITS OBJECTIVES AND MEETING ITS NEEDS.
  2. $4,524 spent. INSTITUTE - THE LEARNING ASSISTANCE REVIEW SEEKS TO FOSTER COMMUNICATION AMONG LEARNING CENTER PROFESSIONALS. PUBLISH SCHOLARLY ARTICLES AND REVIEWS THAT ADDRESS ISSUES OF INTEREST FOR A BROAD RANGE OF ACADEMIC PROFESSIONALS.
  3. $8,362 spent. WOW- WEBINARS AND WORKSHOPS - A NEW INTERACTIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE THAT ALLOWS MEMBERS TO INTERACT FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN OFFICE OR HOME COMPUTER.
  4. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES TO SUPPORT LEARNING CENTER PROFESSIONALS IN THEIR DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAMS.
  5. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES TO SUPPORT LEARNING CENTER PROFESSIONALS IN THEIR DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAMS.

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 August 1989.

    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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