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Elaine Clark Center for the Growth &Devel Exceptional Children Inc

EIN 58-1079411 · Chamblee, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ELAINE CLARK CENTER ENABLES CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS OF ALL ABILITIES TO BECOME CONFIDENT AND CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH AN INNOVATIVE MODEL OF EDUCATION, THERAPEUTIC PLAY, AND EXPERIENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 70%
Employees
44
Volunteers
350

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: 44 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 32 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 60% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • 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. $1.1 million spent. IN 2024-2025 THE CENTER SERVED 90 CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS FROM THE AGE OF 6 WEEKS TO 25 YEARS OLD. 84% OF THOSE HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS. THE CENTER SERVED 35 CHILDREN IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT, 36 YOUTH IN THE OUT OF SCHOOL SERVICES PROGRAM, 14 YOUNG ADULTS IN ECC LIFE, AND 9 CHILDREN IN THE ACADEMY. SERVICES SUMMARY CHILD DEVELOPMENT NAEYC ACCREDITED CHILDCARE WITH REGGIO AND MONTESSORI LIFE SKILLS APPROACHES IN AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS LEARN & PLAY ALONGSIDE CHILDREN WHO ARE TYPICALLY DEVELOPING. EARLY INTERVENTION DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS, ASSESSMENTS, & GOAL PLANNING THAT SUPPORTS CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO OVERCOME COGNITIVE AND PHYSICAL OBSTACLES & EFFECTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THEIR SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENTS. THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION PROGRAM - TIP INTERVENTIONS CONDUCTED ON SITE BY A TALENTED TEAM OF OCCUPATIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS. ECHO OUT OF SCHOOL SERVICES DAILY AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT AND CAMPS DURING SCHOOL BREAKS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS FEATURING INCLUSIVE COMPONENTS AND SAFE SOCIALIZATION. HEART OF HOPE ACADEMY GEORGIA ACCREDITING COMMISSION CERTIFIED K-12 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS EMPHASIZING FUNCTIONAL LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES, APPLIED ACADEMIC CURRICULUM, AND COMMUNITY BASED VOCATIONAL TRAINING. IN 2024-2025 THE CENTER SERVED 90 CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS FROM THE AGE OF 6 WEEKS TO 25 YEARS OLD. 84% OF THOSE HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS. THE CENTER SERVED 35 CHILDREN IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT, 36 YOUTH IN THE OUT OF SCHOOL SERVICES PROGRAM, 14 YOUNG ADULTS IN ECC LIFE, AND 9 CHILDREN IN THE ACADEMY. SERVICES SUMMARY CHILD DEVELOPMENT NAEYC ACCREDITED CHILDCARE WITH REGGIO AND MONTESSORI LIFE SKILLS APPROACHES IN AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS LEARN & PLAY ALONGSIDE CHILDREN WHO ARE TYPICALLY DEVELOPING. EARLY INTERVENTION DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS, ASSESSMENTS, & GOAL PLANNING THAT SUPPORTS CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO OVERCOME COGNITIVE AND PHYSICAL OBSTACLES & EFFECTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THEIR SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENTS. THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION PROGRAM - TIP INTERVENTIONS CONDUCTED ON SITE BY A TALENTED TEAM OF OCCUPATIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS. ECHO OUT OF SCHOOL SERVICES DAILY AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT AND CAMPS DURING SCHOOL BREAKS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS FEATURING INCLUSIVE COMPONENTS AND SAFE SOCIALIZATION. HEART OF HOPE ACADEMY GEORGIA ACCREDITING COMMISSION CERTIFIED K-12 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS EMPHASIZING FUNCTIONAL LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES, APPLIED ACADEMIC CURRICULUM, AND COMMUNITY BASED VOCATIONAL TRAINING.

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 October 13, 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 September 1970.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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