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Institute for Learning Innovation

EIN 46-4453337 · Beaverton, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceFair58 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING INNOVATION ADVANCES LIFELONG, FREE-CHOICE LEARNING FOR ALL COMMUNITIES THROUGH RESEARCH, PRACTICE, AND POLICY INITIATIVES.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 76%
Employees
9
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$62,979, former ceo

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

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    10 of 10

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

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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. $1.1 million spent. FUNDING SOURCES INCLUDED GRANTS FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES, SUCH AS THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION AND INSTITUTE FOR MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES AND CONTRACTS WITH NONPROFIT AND GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS, SUCH AS THE VIRGINIA AIR & SPACE CENTER AND L.A. COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART. THE FOCUS OF THESE PROJECTS INCLUDED STUDYING HOW CHILDREN AND ADULTS LEARN SCIENCE OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL; PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR MUSEUMS, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER ENTITIES INTERESTED IN MEASURING THEIR SOCIETAL IMPACT; AND CONVENING EDUCATORS AND POLICYMAKERS TO EXPLORE THE FUTURE OF LEARNING AND EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES. APPROXIMATELY 83% OF STAFF TIME AND ORGANIZATIONAL RESOURCES WERE DEDICATED TO THESE MISSION-DRIVEN PROJECT ACTIVITIES. REMAINING STAFF RESOURCES WERE SPENT ON ADMINISTRATION AND FUNDRAISING. THESE PROJECTS EXEMPLIFY AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE INSTITUTE'S EXEMPT PURPOSES AND MISSION. THE INSTITUTE BELIEVES THAT THESE PROJECTS AND FUTURE WORK ARE VITAL TO ENSURING THAT INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES ADAPT AND THRIVE IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD.

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

  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 2025.

    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 July 2014.

    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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