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Fairwind Learning Center Corp

EIN 47-1588668 · Marblehead, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood73 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION IS AN EDUCATIONAL LEARNING CENTER THAT STRIVES TO PROVIDE YOUNG CHILDREN WITH HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION THAT FOCUSES ON AGE APPROPRIATE ACADEMICS AND DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$720,767
Spending
$649,466
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
12
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$76,063, executive director

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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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: 73 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $457,180 spent. FAIRWIND PROVIDES FULL AND HALF DAY TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN AND PRESCHOOL CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 6, AND TODDLER CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AGE 2 TO 3, THAT ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO ASK QUESTIONS AND BECOME PROBLEM SOLVERS BY FOSTERING CONFIDENCE AND CREATING INDEPENDENT THINKERS AND LIFELONG LEARNERS. TRANSITIONAL KIDERGARTEN AND PRESCHOOL II ATTEND THE PROGRAM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, WHILE PRESCHOOL I ATTEND THE CENTER MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY AND STUDENTS OF THE TODDLER CLASS ATTEND MONDAY, TUESDAY AND THURSDAY. TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN AND PRESCHOOL II PROGRAMS ARE FULL DAY PROGRAMS WHILE PRESCHOOL I AND TODDLER ARE HALF DAY PROGRAMS. PRESCHOOL I STUDENTS HAVE THE OPTION TO STAY AN EXTRA HOUR FOR LUNCH, ON TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS, FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE.
  2. $32,358 spent. THE EXTENDED ENRICHMENT PROGRAM IS OFFERED THROUGH THE YEAR IN 8 WEEK SESSIONS. THESE CLASSES ARE OFFERED TO FAIRWIND TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN AND PRESCHOOL II STUDENTS (AGES 4-6), MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY FROM 3 TO 4 PM, FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE.
  3. $6,255 spent. THE SUMMER PROGRAM IS A 5-WEEK PROGRAM (MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY) OPENED TO FAIRWIND CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENTS ONLY, AGES 4-6.

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 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 November 6, 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 June 2025.

    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 February 2015.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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