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Language & Literacy Academy for Learning

EIN 82-3459522 · Winter Haven, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO CONCEPTUALIZE EACH STUDENT'S EDUCATIONAL PATHWAY WHERE LEARNING IS A DYNAMIC PROCESS OF FUNCTIONING AND DISABILITY WHICH IS ATTAINED THROUGH THE INTERACTION BETWEEN A PERSON'S HEALTH CONDITION, ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS, PERSONAL FACTORS, AND ACADEMIC INDICATORS. OUR EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC MODEL ADDRESSES THE FUNCTIONAL LIMITATIONS OF EACH CHILD THUS REDUCING THEIR BARRIERS OR HEALTH CONDITIONS THAT IMPEDE ACCCESS TO EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT THUS PRODUCING SUCCESSFUL STUDENT OUTCOMES INCLUDING CLOSING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP WHILE IMPROVING BAHVIOR, TO PREPARE OUR STUDENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION AND/OR EMPLOYMENT.

Income
$9.5 million
Spending
$9.0 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
-1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 94%
Employees
113
Volunteers
7

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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 101% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • 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 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 (2)
  1. $8.5 million spent. TO CREATE A NATIONALLY KNOWN INFANT, TODDLER, PRE-K, K-12 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES THAT IS NOTED FOR PROVIDING SUPPORTS THAT ADDRESS THE CHILD'S - HEALTH CONDITIONS (PHYSICAL BODY FUNCTIONS & STRUCTURES, HEARING, VISION, LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION & SPEECH, FINE MOTOR, VISUAL PERCEPTUAL, SENSORY) - ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS (PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND ATTITUDINAL ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH CHILDREN LIVE AND CONDUCT THEIR LIVES. THESE ARE EITHER BARRIERS OR FACILITATORS OF THE PERSON'S FUNCTIONING) AND - PERSONAL FACTORS (PARTICIPATION AND OR PROBLEMS RESULTING IN RESTRICTIONS, ACTIVITY LIMITATIONS WHERE THERE IS DIFFICULTLY EXECUTING ACTIVITES, INITIATION OR LACK OF) WITH A SCHOOL THAT ASSESSES AND ADDRESSES THE CHILD'S HEALTH CONDITIONS (THERAPEUTIC) WHILE TEACHING THE CHILD ACADEMICS, OUR VISION IS TO CREATE THE MOST EFFECTIVE ESE SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN THE NATION BECAUSE WE ADDRESS THE HEALTH BARRIERS THAT HISTORICALLY HOLD BACK OUR STUDENTS FROM REACHING THEIR HIGHEST LEVELS OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS. WE SERVE STUDENTS WITH SOCIAL, RELATIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, ACADEMIC, AND MENTAL HEALTH DEFICITS. WE PROVIDE IN-HOUSE THERAPIES AS WELL AS CONTRACTED THERAPIES TO SERVE THE VARYING NEEDS OF OUR STUDENTS. TO CREATE A NATIONALLY KNOWN INFANT, TODDLER, PRE-K, K-12 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES THAT IS NOTED FOR PROVIDING SUPPORTS THAT ADDRESS THE CHILD'S - HEALTH CONDITIONS (PHYSICAL BODY FUNCTIONS & STRUCTURES, HEARING, VISION, LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION & SPEECH, FINE MOTOR, VISUAL PERCEPTUAL, SENSORY) - ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS (PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND ATTITUDINAL ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH CHILDREN LIVE AND CONDUCT THEIR LIVES. THESE ARE EITHER BARRIERS OR FACILITATORS OF THE PERSON'S FUNCTIONING) AND - PERSONAL FACTORS (PARTICIPATION AND OR PROBLEMS RESULTING IN RESTRICTIONS, ACTIVITY LIMITATIONS WHERE THERE IS DIFFICULTLY EXECUTING ACTIVITES, INITIATION OR LACK OF) WITH A SCHOOL THAT ASSESSES AND ADDRESSES THE CHILD'S HEALTH CONDITIONS (THERAPEUTIC) WHILE TEACHING THE CHILD ACADEMICS, OUR VISION IS TO CREATE THE MOST EFFECTIVE ESE SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN THE NATION BECAUSE WE ADDRESS THE HEALTH BARRIERS THAT HISTORICALLY HOLD BACK OUR STUDENTS FROM REACHING THEIR HIGHEST LEVELS OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS. WE SERVE STUDENTS WITH SOCIAL, RELATIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, ACADEMIC, AND MENTAL HEALTH DEFICITS. WE PROVIDE IN-HOUSE THERAPIES AS WELL AS CONTRACTED THERAPIES TO SERVE THE VARYING NEEDS OF OUR STUDENTS.
  2. $6,721 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS

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 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 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 November 2018.

    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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