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Childrens Academy at Loch Haven Inc

EIN 81-5156646 · Orlando, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceWeak40 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AT CHILDREN'S ACADEMY AT LOCH HAVEN WE BELIEVE CHILDREN NEED THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE SKILLS. THEREFORE WE PROVIDE A RICH ENVIRONMENT FILLED WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO NURTURE CONFIDENCE, CURIOSITY, COOPERATION, AND CHRISTIAN VALUES. WE PROVIDE EQUIPMENT AND ACTIVITIES TO GIVE CHILDREN FREEDOM TO STRENGTHEN AND PRACTICE FINE AND GROSS MUSCLE MOVEMENTS. WE SERVE NUTRITIOUS, WELL-BALANCED VEGETARIAN MEALS THAT GIVE CHILDREN THE ENERGY THEY NEED FOR EACH BUSY DAY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A WARM, LOVING STAFF THAT UPHOLDS CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES. OUR MISSION AT CHILDREN'S ACADEMY AT LOCH HAVEN IS NOT TO SERVE CHILDREN BUT FAMILIES, STAFF AND THE COMMUNITY AS WELL. WE WANT TO ENABLE THE EXPLORATION OF CHRISTIANITY IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT AS WE LIVE IN TODAY'S CONTEMPORARY CULTURE.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
58
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$105,414, director

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

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 8 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 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 (3)
  1. $1.6 million spent. WE ARE AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY THAT OFFERS PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE CHILDREN'S ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, PROVIDING THEM AGE-APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. WE TEACH CHRISTIAN VALUES IN CHAPEL EACH THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH MUSIC, BIBLE STORIES AND CLASSROOM CHARACTER BUILDING CURRICULUM. WE SERVE THE COMMUNITY AS WE INVOLVE OUR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN BI-MONTHLY MISSION PROJECTS IN THE ORLANDO AREA. EXAMPLES WOULD BE, COLLECTING WATER FOR FIREMAN, BRINGING SOCKS IN FOR HOMELESS, SINGING CHRISTMAS SONGS FOR CANCER PATIENTS, ETC.
  2. $99,338 spent. CHILDREN'S ACADEMY AT LOCH HAVEN PARTNERS WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BY SERVING 3 WELL-BALANCED HOT VEGETARIAN MEALS AND A SNACK DAILY GIVING US 100% PARTICIPATION BY OUR STUDENTS IN THE FLORIDA STATE FOOD PROGRAM. THIS ENSURES THAT OUR STUDENTS HAVE THE NUTRITION AND ENERGY NEEDED TO CONQUER THE PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND COGNITIVE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR THEIR DEVELOPMENT IN AN EARLY CHILDHOOD SETTING.
  3. $624 spent. ON THE MEND - WE PARTNER WITH ADVENTHEALTH TO ASSIST SICK CHILDREN WITH A PLACE TO STAY WITH ON CALL CARE.

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 June 2017.

    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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