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Whole Learners

EIN 47-1048623 · Canton, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceGood72 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AT DEEP ROOT CENTER (DRC), WE BELIEVE THAT ALL YOUNG PEOPLE DESERVE A SAFE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY FEEL LIKE THEY ARE PART OF A COMMUNITY - AND WHERE THEY ARE FREE TO EXPLORE ALL THE POSSIBILITIES.

Income
$54,805
Spending
$34,757
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
-12.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 50%
Employees
3
Volunteers
20

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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. $33,894 spent. IN-PERSON MEMBERSHIP NOW WITH TWO LOCATIONS IN ST LAWRENCE COUNTY - DEEP ROOT CENTER-CANTON AND DEEP ROOT CENTER-EAST, IN NORTH LAWRENCE, WE SERVE CHILDREN BETWEEN AGES 5- 19. EVERY STUDENT MEMBER HAS FULL ACCESS TO DRC FACILITIES, PROGRAMS (INCLUDING THE SEEDLINGS PROGRAM FOR AGES 5-10), RESOURCES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT, LEARNING PLAN DEVELOPMENT, AS WELL AS A MENTORING RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR CARING SUPPORTIVE STAFF AND COMMUNITY. CONSULTATION SERVICES THIS SERVICE IS FOR STUDENTS WHO WANT TO PURSUE HOMESCHOOLING ON THEIR OWN AND NEED HELP WITH NYS HOMESCHOOL DOCUMENTATION (IHIP, QUARTERLY REPORTS, ETC), RESOURCES, AS WELL AS BUILDING TRANSCRIPTS. THE DRC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL SCHEDULE CONSULTATION APPOINTMENTS TO HELP FAMILIES NAVIGATE THE PROCESS. SUMMER PROGRAMS THE DRC-CANTON SUMMER PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR HANDS-ON EXPLORATION, CREATIVITY, AND FUN THAT CHILDREN CRAVE. DRC PROVIDES A SPACE FILLED WITH RESOURCES AND MATERIALS WHERE KIDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXPLORE THEIR INTERESTS FREELY. THE DRC-EAST SUMMER PROGRAMS AT THE NORTH LAWRENCE FACILITY ARE DESIGNED TO OFFER HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN 7+ (12+ FOR 2ND WEEK) WITHIN THREE SPECIFIC THEMES: SUSTAINABILITY & SURVIVAL, LIFE SKILLS & COPING MECHANISMS, & ART, MUSIC & CREATIVITY. IN-PERSON MEMBERSHIP NOW WITH TWO LOCATIONS IN ST LAWRENCE COUNTY - DEEP ROOT CENTER-CANTON AND DEEP ROOT CENTER-EAST, IN NORTH LAWRENCE, WE SERVE CHILDREN BETWEEN AGES 5- 19. EVERY STUDENT MEMBER HAS FULL ACCESS TO DRC FACILITIES, PROGRAMS (INCLUDING THE SEEDLINGS PROGRAM FOR AGES 5-10), RESOURCES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT, LEARNING PLAN DEVELOPMENT, AS WELL AS A MENTORING RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR CARING SUPPORTIVE STAFF AND COMMUNITY. CONSULTATION SERVICES THIS SERVICE IS FOR STUDENTS WHO WANT TO PURSUE HOMESCHOOLING ON THEIR OWN AND NEED HELP WITH NYS HOMESCHOOL DOCUMENTATION (IHIP, QUARTERLY REPORTS, ETC), RESOURCES, AS WELL AS BUILDING TRANSCRIPTS. THE DRC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL SCHEDULE CONSULTATION APPOINTMENTS TO HELP FAMILIES NAVIGATE THE PROCESS. SUMMER PROGRAMS THE DRC-CANTON SUMMER PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR HANDS-ON EXPLORATION, CREATIVITY, AND FUN THAT CHILDREN CRAVE. DRC PROVIDES A SPACE FILLED WITH RESOURCES AND MATERIALS WHERE KIDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXPLORE THEIR INTERESTS FREELY. THE DRC-EAST SUMMER PROGRAMS AT THE NORTH LAWRENCE FACILITY ARE DESIGNED TO OFFER HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN 7+ (12+ FOR 2ND WEEK) WITHIN THREE SPECIFIC THEMES: SUSTAINABILITY & SURVIVAL, LIFE SKILLS & COPING MECHANISMS, & ART, MUSIC & CREATIVITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 November 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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