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The Childrens Learning Center Inc

EIN 83-0222566 · Jackson, WY

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

CLC EMPOWERS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, FOSTERS BELONGING, AND STRENGTHENS OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL EARLY EDUCATION

Income
$8.5 million
Spending
$6.7 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
17.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 40%
Employees
99
Volunteers
157
Highest pay
$178,582, executive di

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 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 (5)
  1. $2.9 million spent. CLC'S TETON COUNTY, WYOMING TUITION-BASED CHILDCARE PROGRAM PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE 5. TUITION ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED. CHILDREN ARE SERVED IN INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMS, IN WHICH CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS LEARN ALONGSIDE THEIR TYPICALLY DEVELOPING PEERS. 225 CHILDREN WERE SERVED BY THIS PROGRAM. IN-KIND GIFTS OF SERVICES, SUPPLIES AND FACILITIES TO THIS PROGRAM TOTALED 402,599 .
  2. $742,882 spent. CLC'S SUBLETTE COUNTY, WYOMING PROGRAMS INCLUDE SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES AND A TUITION-BASED CHILDCARE PROGRAM. THROUGH DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS, STAFF MEMBERS IDENTIFY CHILDREN BIRTH THROUGH AGE 5 WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES. 141 CHILDREN ARE SERVED BY THESE PROGRAMS. THROUGH THE TUITION-BASED CHILDCARE PROGRAM, CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 5 ATTEND PRESCHOOL IN INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMS, IN WHICH CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS LEARN ALONGSIDE THEIR TYPICALLY DEVELOPING PEERS. PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TO CHILDREN FROM 3 TO 5 YEARS OLD. 51 CHILDREN ARE SERVED. THESE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN PINEDALE AND BIG PINEY, WYOMING.
  3. $1.5 million spent. EARLY HEAD START AND HEAD START PROGRAMS SERVE AT-RISK FAMILIES IN TETON COUNTY, WYOMING. TO QUALIFY FOR SERVICES, FAMILIES MUST BE AT OR BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL, BE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, OR MEET OTHER PERTINENT RISK FACTORS. EARLY HEAD START SERVES 37 CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 3 YEARS OLD, WHILE HEAD START SERVES 42 CHILDREN FROM 3 TO 5 YEARS OLD. IN-KIND GIFTS OF SERVICES, SUPPLIES AND FACILITIES TO THIS PROGRAM TOTALED 140,349, PLUS UNVALUED SERVICES FROM COMMUNITY RESOURCE AGENCIES.
  4. $1.0 million spent. TETON COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES SCREENING, EDUCATION, AND THERAPY FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 5 YEARS OLD. THE PROGRAM IDENTIFIES CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS THROUGH DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING AND PROVIDES SERVICES UNTIL THEY BEGIN KINDERGARTEN. 237 CHILDREN WERE SERVED THROUGH SCREENING AND SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. IN-KIND GIFTS OF SERVICES, SUPPLIES AND FACILITIES TO THIS PROGRAM TOTALED 135,614.
  5. TETON COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES SCREENING, EDUCATION, AND THERAPY FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 5 YEARS OLD. THE PROGRAM IDENTIFIES CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS THROUGH DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING AND PROVIDES SERVICES UNTIL THEY BEGIN KINDERGARTEN. 237 CHILDREN WERE SERVED THROUGH SCREENING AND SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. IN-KIND GIFTS OF SERVICES, SUPPLIES AND FACILITIES TO THIS PROGRAM TOTALED 135,614.

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 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 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 1976.

    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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