Learning Springs Academy Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
To create child-centered, individualized, developmentally appropriate programs serving preschool and elementary school children who are neurotypical and those with special needs and their families in an inclusion model.
- Income
- $570,626
- Spending
- $517,960
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- -2.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 9
- Highest pay
- $149,038, president & ceo
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
Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 156% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% 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
Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $424,727 spent. The specific purposes of Learning Springs Academy, Inc.(hereinafter referred to as the LSA Inc.)are:* To create child-centered, individualized, developmentally appropriate programs serving elementary aged children who are neuro-typical and those with special needs and their families in an inclusion model.* To build on respectful and nurturing interactions between teachers and children, and on each child's curiosity and creativity, we come together as a classroom community whose goal is to inspire a lifelong love of exploration, thought, and learning. LSA Inc's core values are inclusion, diversity, and fairness. LSA Inc. work in partnership with parents, communicating closely, encouraging family involvement in the program and offering support and education on issues relating to child development, special education, behavior management and care. LSA Inc. is also a learning center, where parents participate in their child's early education and learn about early childhood developmental stages and practices, special education services and other community supports and services for young children and their families assist preschoolers with special needs to develop the skills that will be the foundation for school success.* To provide ongoing high quality professional development opportunities that support and prepare our teachers to obtain a national credential and/or an academic degree in early childhood education or a related field.* To assess regularly the quality of the professional development experiences for early child care educators through surveys, interviews and parental input.* To foster collaborative partnerships with local, state, and national organizations also interested in advancing and promoting the importance and accessibility of quality child care for children with special needs.* To provide educational resources and support; to promote equal educational opportunities for all children with special learning needs.Elementary School Program - We help families and children with special needs who have not been able to experience a successful school experience in a large school setting either in a public or private school environment. This allows parents to continue working without being called to pick up their child when he/she is having behavioral issues at school. We refer students for further assessments to their public schools when it is clear that a child needs further assistance. The goal of our program is to implement early intervention support for children identified with special needs and to work with our neuro-typical children to ensure they are over prepared for advancement.We work with children who have been identified with special needs (Autism/Speech Delays/Anxiety/ADHD) who are very bright but need a small class setting with qualified staff who can mold the environment to ensure each childs support. Our goal is to eventually transition each child to a less restrictive setting.School Age Program we provide parents and children with a safe structured setting where the children get help with their homework and are engaged in a structured STEAM rich environment allowing parents to continue working full time.
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
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 2024.
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 April 2017.
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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