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Village Learning Place Inc

EIN 52-2109848 · Baltimore, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak25 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE VILLAGE LEARNING PLACE IS TO PROMOTE LITERACY, CULTURAL AWARENESS,AND LIFELONG LEARNING THROUGH ACCESS FOR ALL AGES TO INFORMATION, RESOURCES, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
-0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 55%
Employees
44
Volunteers
26
Highest pay
$105,346, former execu

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

Weak: 25 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 63% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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 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. $1.2 million spent. PROGRAM AND LIBRARY SERVICES THE VILLAGE LEARNING PLACE (VLP) ENRICHES THE BALTIMORE COMMUNITY THROUGH A RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS. ITS LINK PROGRAM OFFERS FREE AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON ACADEMICS, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND ENRICHMENT FOR LOCAL YOUTH. ADULTS AND SENIORS ENGAGE IN LIFELONG LEARNING THROUGH BOOK CLUBS, CULTURAL EVENTS, AND WELLNESS WORKSHOPS THAT FOSTER PERSONAL GROWTH AND SOCIAL CONNECTION. VLP ALSO SUPPORTS TEACHERS WITH RESOURCES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNING. ADDITIONALLY, THE "PROFESSIONALS IN THE LIBRARY" SERIES OFFERS MONTHLY WORKSHOPS ADDRESSING THE EIGHT DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS, HELPING RESIDENTS BUILD SKILLS FOR A HEALTHIER, MORE FULFILLING LIFE. THROUGH THESE INITIATIVES, VLP REMAINS A VITAL HUB FOR EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. PROGRAM AND LIBRARY SERVICES THE VILLAGE LEARNING PLACE (VLP) ENRICHES THE BALTIMORE COMMUNITY THROUGH A RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS. ITS LINK PROGRAM OFFERS FREE AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON ACADEMICS, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND ENRICHMENT FOR LOCAL YOUTH. ADULTS AND SENIORS ENGAGE IN LIFELONG LEARNING THROUGH BOOK CLUBS, CULTURAL EVENTS, AND WELLNESS WORKSHOPS THAT FOSTER PERSONAL GROWTH AND SOCIAL CONNECTION. VLP ALSO SUPPORTS TEACHERS WITH RESOURCES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNING. ADDITIONALLY, THE "PROFESSIONALS IN THE LIBRARY" SERIES OFFERS MONTHLY WORKSHOPS ADDRESSING THE EIGHT DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS, HELPING RESIDENTS BUILD SKILLS FOR A HEALTHIER, MORE FULFILLING LIFE. THROUGH THESE INITIATIVES, VLP REMAINS A VITAL HUB FOR EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

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 April 1999.

    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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