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Adaptive Learning Center for Infants and Children Inc

EIN 58-1485225 · Kennesaw, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ADAPTIVE LEARNING CENTER MAXIMIZES THE POTENTIAL OF YOUNG CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND CREATES AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE BETWEEN TYPICAL CHILDREN AND CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. ALC ACHIEVES THIS THROUGH AN EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM THAT INTEGRATES CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INTO TYPICAL PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS WITH SUPPORT.

Income
$633,272
Spending
$794,777
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 58%
Employees
29
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$72,500, 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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $694,054 spent. SPECIAL INSTRUCTION - WE PROVIDE INCLUSION SERVICES TO YOUNG CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN AN INCLUSIVE PRESCHOOL ENVIRONMENT AT TYPICAL PRESCHOOLS. THESE CHILDREN ARE PLACED IN CLASSROOMS WITH THEIR TYPICAL PEERS AND ARE PROVIDED WITH A SPECIAL EDUCATOR TO SUPPORT THEM DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. DURING THE 2024/2025 SCHOOL YEAR, WE SERVED 4 STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
  2. INCLUSION CONSULTING - THE ADAPTIVE LEARNING CENTER (ALC) UTILIZES AN INCLUSION CONSULTANT MODEL DESIGNED TO SUPPORT BOTH STUDENTS AND CLASSROOM EDUCATORS WITHIN EARLY CHILDHOOD SETTINGS. INCLUSION CONSULTANTS WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITHIN CLASSROOMS TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WHO MAY BE EXPERIENCING DEVELOPMENTAL, BEHAVIORAL, LANGUAGE, OR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES. THROUGH HANDS-ON SUPPORT, STRATEGY MODELING, AND INDIVIDUALIZED PLANNING, CONSULTANTS HELP ENSURE STUDENTS RECEIVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED WHILE REMAINING SUCCESSFULLY INCLUDED IN THEIR CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT. DURING THE 2024/2025 SCHOOL YEAR, WE SERVED 418 STUDENTS ACROSS OUR PARTNERING PRESCHOOLS. IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS, INCLUSION CONSULTANTS WORK ALONGSIDE TEACHERS TO STRENGTHEN INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM PRACTICES, BUILD TEACHER CONFIDENCE, AND PROVIDE STRATEGIES THAT BENEFIT ALL LEARNERS.KEY COMPONENTS OF THE INCLUSION CONSULTANT MODEL INCLUDE: - CLASSROOM-BASED SUPPORT: CONSULTANTS PROVIDE IN-CLASS MODELING OF STRATEGIES THAT SUPPORT LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, BEHAVIOR REGULATION, SOCIAL SKILLS, AND ENGAGEMENT IN LEARNING ACTIVITIES. - INDIVIDUALIZED STUDENT SUPPORT: DEVELOPMENT OF TARGETED GOALS AND STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS WHO MAY NEED ADDITIONAL SUPPORT, ALONG WITH ONGOING PROGRESS MONITORING. - TEACHER COACHING AND COLLABORATION: CONSULTANTS WORK DIRECTLY WITH TEACHERS TO PROVIDE PRACTICAL STRATEGIES, GUIDANCE, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN INCLUSIVE TEACHING PRACTICES. - FAMILY AND TEAM COLLABORATION: WHEN APPROPRIATE, CONSULTANTS COLLABORATE WITH FAMILIES, ADMINISTRATORS, AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS TO ENSURE A COORDINATED APPROACH TO SUPPORTING EACH CHILD. - PROGRESS MONITORING AND DOCUMENTATION: CONSULTANTS TRACK STUDENT GROWTH AND PROVIDE REGULAR UPDATES TO SUPPORT INFORMED DECISION-MAKING AND CONTINUED PROGRESS.
  3. RESOURCE AND REFERRAL - WE PROVIDE RESOURCE AND REFERRALS TO ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT CONTACTS OUR OFFICE. ALC PROVIDES INFORMATION TO FAMILIES WHO ARE LOOKING FOR PRESCHOOL SERVICES FOR THEIR YOUNG CHILD AND IF OUR PROGRAM DOES NOT MEET THEIR NEEDS, WE REFER THEM ON TO OTHER PROGRAMS THAT MAY PROVIDE A BETTER FIT FOR THEIR CHILD'S NEEDS. ALC PROVIDES CONSULTATION TO STUDENTS IN OUR PARTNERING PRESCHOOLS WHO HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS AT-RISK. ALC IS ALSO A RESOURCE AVAILABLE TO TEACHERS AT PARTNERING PRESCHOOLS.

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 August 1985.

    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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