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Jacobs Ladder Neurodevelopmental Learning Center Inc

EIN 58-2405137 · Roswell, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE JACOB'S LADDER INTERPERSONAL WHOLE BRAIN MODEL OF CARE IS A STRATEGIC PERSON CENTERED APPROACH THAT CONSIDERS THE MOST CRITICAL ASPECTS OF THE WHOLE PERSON, SYNTHESIZES THIS INFORMATION , THEN DEVELOPS AN INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIVE REHABILITATIVE PROGRAM THAT ADDRESSES THE PERSON AS THE UNIQUE INDIVIDUAL THAT THEY ARE. WE STEADFASTLY BELIEVE IN THE UNION OF SCIENCE AND LOVE. WE OFFER THE BEST AND MOST INNOVATIVE INTERVENTIONS IN THE FIELD OF NEUROSCIENCE WE COLLECT COPIOUS DEGREES OF DATA; BUT OUR DAYS ARE ALSO FULL OF GREAT JOY, CONNECTION, LOVE, COMPASSION GREAT CARE. THESE ASPECTS ARE JUSTLY ROOTED IN SCIENCE. THE BRAIN NEEDS SAFETY, SECURITY, A SENSE OF ACCEPTANCE AND BOND WITH ANOTHER IN ORDER FOR LEARNING, GROWTH AND CHANGE TO OCCUR. A BODY, MIND AND SOUL SENSES THE CARE AND CONNECTION OF OTHER PEOPLE WHO UNABASHEDLY BELIEVE IN THEM AND THEIR POTENTIAL. THERE IS GREAT POWER IN THAT BOND, AND WE ARE HERE TO FAITHFULLY DELIVER ON BOTH ASPECTS OF THE SCIENCE AND THE LOVE.

Income
$10.8 million
Spending
$8.2 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
13.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 67%
Employees
203
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$477,919, founder

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 53% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 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

    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 December 31, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $4.4 million spent. PROVIDES A DAILY SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM, ADD, ADHD, ASPERGERS, DOWNS, LEARNING DISORDERS AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY DISORDERS WHICH REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL THERAPIES AND CURRICULUM PROGRAMS WHICH ARE THEN IMPLEMENTED ON A ONE-ON-ONE BASIS. ALSO PROVIDED ARE ART AND MUSIC THERAPIES, AS WELL AS TRADITIONAL EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM AREAS (MATH, SPELLING, SCIENCE, ETC.). ALL ARE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS IN ADDITION TO THE SPECIALIZED THERAPY PROGRAMS WHICH ARE UNIQUE TO EACH INDIVIDUAL STUDENT. AVERAGE OF 100 TO 150 DAILY OR PART TIME STUDENTS PER WEEK.
  2. $481,631 spent. PROVIDES BIANNUAL OR ANNUAL REVIEWS OF EDUCATIONAL, THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS FOR PARENTS TO WORK WITH THEIR OWN CHILDREN AT THEIR OWN HOME OR AT OTHER PUBLIC/PRIVATE SCHOOLS, OR TO USE AND IMPLEMENT AS PART OF THE JACOBS LADDER CURRICULUM. PLANS AND DEVELOPS ITEMIZED CURRICULUM PROGRAMS WHICH SPECIFY THE INDIVIDUAL THERAPIES AND CURRICULUM OUTLINES FOR PARENTS TO WORK ONE ON ONE WITH THEIR OWN CHILDREN AT HOME, OTHER SCHOOL, OR TO IMPLEMENT AT JACOBS LADDER. AVERAGES 125 TO 150 BIANNUAL OR ANNUAL EVALUATIONS OF CHILDREN PER YEAR.
  3. $152,487 spent. PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED THERAPIES AND INTENSIVE TRAINING FOR VARIOUS GROUPS OF STUDENTS IN THE PODS OF CARE PROGRAM WITH SPECIFIC BEHAVIORAL PROGRAMS AND TREATMENT THERAPIES.
  4. $463,871 spent. PROVIDES BIOFEEDBACK THERAPIES TO ASSIST IN THE DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES OF THE STUDENTS AND TO ASSIST IN MONITORING THE VARIOUS RESPONSE TO STIMULI WHICH MAY AFFECT THE DAY-TO-DAY LEARNING ACTIVITIES OF EACH STUDENT. ADDITIONALLY PROVIDE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALIZED LISTENING AND AUDITORY PROCESSING PROGRAMS FOR SPECIFIC STUDENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 November 1999.

    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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