Center for Learning and Living Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE CENTER FOR LEARNING AND LIVING IS TO SERVE THE SENIOR (55+)COMMUNITY IN NEW YORK CITY BY OFFERING COURSES ON A VARIETY OF SUBJECTS THAT ARE OF INTEREST TO SENIORS.
- Income
- $27,506
- Spending
- $58,404
- Reserves
- 3.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- $48,864 spent. Center for Learning and Living provides classes for senior citizens. It is run by volunteer directors with help from part-time administrative staff and outside technical providers. All the teachers are volunteers as well. There are three 8-week semesters a year, 3 days a week, 3 classes a day. Most classes are one day a week for 8, 6 or 4 weeks. The program is filled in with other 1 or 2- day classes. The summer had three complimentary classes. During the 2025 tax year, CL&L offered 37 winter courses, 34 spring courses, 37 fall courses with approximately 35 seniors attending classes in each semester. Attendance at the 3 summer classes was somewhat lower. Offerings spanned a wide range of subjects such as literature, poetry, politics, history, law, film, spirituality. These courses were taught by volunteer faculty who have either college teaching or professional experience.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2011.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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