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Learning Club of Kck

EIN 45-5372794 · Kansas City, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LEARNING CLUB OF KCK PROVIDES POSITIVE, PIVOTAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCES FOR THE CHILDREN IN KANSAS CITY WHO NEED IT MOST BY SERVING STUDENTS LIVING IN AREAS OF CONCENTRATED POVERTY WITH IN-SCHOOL, AFTER-SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL, AND SUMMER PROGRAMS.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
22.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
27
Volunteers
130
Highest pay
$100,288, executive director

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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $259,480 spent. IN-SCHOOL AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS SERVE ELEMENTARY-AGED STUDENTS WITH READING INTERVENTIONS, HOMEWORK HELP, MATH INSTRUCTION, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS. VOLUNTEERS WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH STUDENTS TO MEET THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL NEEDS. EXTRA RESOURCES AND SUPPORT ARE PROVIDED AS NEEDED, INCLUDING HEALTHFUL SNACKS, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, PRIZE INCENTIVES FOR CHILDREN, AND OTHER PERSONALIZED SUPPORTS.
  2. $259,480 spent. THE LEARNING CLUB HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM BRINGS TOGETHER HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO ARE LOOKING TO SERVE THEIR COMMUNITY WITH ELEMENTARY-AGED STUDENTS WHO NEED TUTORS AND MENTORS. THE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE TRANSPORTED FROM THEIR USD 500 SCHOOLS TO LEARNING CLUB SITES FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TO TUTOR A YOUNGER STUDENT ONCE A WEEK. COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INTERNS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING TEACHERS.
  3. $172,987 spent. LEARNING CLUB'S MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF STUDENTS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL BY PROVIDING A FULL MEAL, IN-DEPTH LESSONS ALIGNED WITH STATE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL STANDARDS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES, AND TIME FOR BUILDING POSITIVE, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND SOCIAL SKILLS. SESSIONS ARE LED BY HIGHLY QUALIFIED, TRAINED STAFF. LESSONS ARE FOCUSED ON UPLIFTING STUDENTS, EXPLORING THE WORLD, AND CONNECTING WITH OUR COMMUNITY. ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME.
  4. $172,987 spent. LEARNING CLUB OFFERS A VARIETY OF SUMMER PROGRAM OPTIONS TO FAMILIES SERVED DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR IN ORDER TO MEET THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. OPTIONS INCLUDE DAY CAMPS, OVERNIGHT CAMPS, OR OTHER SUPPORTS SUCH AS DELIVERY OF FRESH PRODUCE OR TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILIES, WHICH ALLOWS CUSTOMIZATION OF SUMMER PROGRAMS TO STUDENT AVAILABILITY, INTERESTS, AND ABILITIES.

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 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.

    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 2014.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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