Learning Center of North Texas Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Learning Center of North Texas, Inc., dba LinkED, provides practical, accessible, and affordable resources (educational evaluations, professional development for educators, adult services, and learning resources) to increase the success of individuals with learning differences and disabilities.
- Income
- $788,361
- Spending
- $709,599
- Spent on programs
- 84%
- Reserves
- 13.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 50%
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 11
- Highest pay
- $75,766, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 13.8 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 31% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 (4)
- $513,548 spent. Educational Evaluations - The organization conducted 448 multiple evaluation services for 302 unduplicated children and adults with learning differences. Each evaluation provided a clear profile of a person's learning strengths and challenges, and included strategies to increase learning success.
- $35,748 spent. Professional Development for Educators - The organization conducted educator/parent/student training sessions for 236 individuals (225 unduplicated) on a variety of topics related to learning.
- $22,310 spent. Adult Services Program - The organization provided assistance and support for adults with learning differences in education and the workplace. The Learning Center of North Texas, Inc., dba LinkED, also supported adult literacy programs in Tarrant County by providing screening, resources, instructional support, and assessment.
- $21,216 spent. Learning Resources Program - The organization provided a resource library and individual assistance on learning differences and disabilities. The Learning Center of North Texas, Inc., dba LinkED, has an online video library on our website and YouTube channel featuring 29 videos focusing on various topics related to ADHD and dyslexia.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2001.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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