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Nest Community Learning Center

EIN 81-2868983 · Loveland, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Through our programs, mobile preschool classrooms, after-school tutoring, middle school support, and summer camps, NEST creates consistent opportunities for learning, nourishment, and connection. Our work goes beyond the classroom, addressing challenges like food insecurity and family support to ensure each child has the foundation they need to thrive. NEST helps remove barriers so students can focus on learning, growing, and dreaming big.

Income
$316,320
Spending
$355,631
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
14
Volunteers
226
Highest pay
$45,000, executive director through may 2025

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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 48% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    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 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 (3)
  1. $189,523 spent. NEST CLC provides free AFTER-SCHOOL programming Monday through Thursday including the following activities: Academic tutoring; Homework help; Wifi access, access to Chromebooks and printers; Books; School supplies; Organized physical activities outdoors to aid in cognitive memory retention; Fresh fruit and other nutritionally sound snacks. INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACH: Unlike a typical classroom or school setting, each NEST student is worked with individually, one on one or in very small groups. NEST's approach is based on individual needs that are categorized on three levels. 1) Some of our students just need a supportive environment in which to get their homework done. We collaborate with the child's school teacher to identify needs. 2) Others need homework help and some skill review or re-teaching. These students are paired with a volunteer who coaches them through their homework, providing positive feedback and encouragement. 3) Still others need one on one targeted tutoring (TT) that focuses on intervention strategies to impact specific skill deficits that align with school teacher identified skill deficits, recommendations, and goals. NEST works closely with Loveland Schools.
  2. $54,520 spent. Summer Camp Program: Summer activities are essential to maintain and build relationships and trust among the children and families. This program runs for eight weeks during the summer - program components include: Serving fresh fruit and a nutritionally sound lunch; Organized physical activities (e.g. kickball, flag football, games); Individualized grade level skill retention activities and games; community visits including the public library, police department, fire department, and other community events
  3. $15,578 spent. NEST's Early Learners Program (ELP) specifically serves children three years old to five years old, the most academically vulnerable in our at-risk child population. The Early Learners Program's entire focus is early academic intervention and mastering school readiness skills. Disadvantaged children are typically two years behind their middle class peers by age five. Children who start behind usually stay behind. This program is offered two mornings a week, two hours a day. The program is one-on-one and provides high quality academic instruction with a degreed professional and assistants.

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

  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 November 6, 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 August 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 2016.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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