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Learning Rights Law Center

EIN 83-0434929 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE FREE LEGAL REPRESENTATION, ADVOCACY, AND TRAINING TO ENSURE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES OR WHO EXPERIENCE DISCRIMINATION RECEIVE EQUAL ACCESS TO A PUBLIC EDUCATION.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 55%
Employees
25
Volunteers
88
Highest pay
$154,388, executive 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 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. $1.3 million spent. THE EDUCATION ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN HAVE BEEN DENIED AN EQUITABLE EDUCATION. THE PROGRAM UTILIZES PARENTAL SELF-ADVOCACY OR DIRECT ADVOCACY TO SECURE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY FOR STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM'S EDUCATION RIGHTS CLINIC PROVIDES BRIEF LEGAL ADVICE AND RESOURCES TO FAMILIES, WHICH THEY USE TO SELF-ADVOCATE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES FOR THEIR STUDENTS. IF PARENTAL SELF-ADVOCACY IS UNSUCCESSFUL, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT LEGAL ADVOCACY TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS RECEIVE SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR CIVIL RIGHTS TO AN APPROPRIATE EDUCATION.
  2. $407,890 spent. TRAINING - THE TIGER PROGRAM IS A FREE KNOW-YOUR-RIGHTS TRAINING FOR FAMILIES OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, COVERING EDUCATION LAW AND THE SPECIAL EDUCATION SYSTEM. THE TRAINING SPANS THE ACADEMIC YEAR AND ITS CURRICULUM COVERS STUDENTS' CIVIL RIGHTS TO AN APPROPRIATE PUBLIC EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSESSMENTS, SERVICES AND THERAPIES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS THAT PARENTS NEED TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF THEIR STUDENTS, ENCOURAGING FAMILIES TO TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATION.
  3. $67,479 spent. LITIGATION - LEARNING RIGHTS EMPLOYS LITIGATION WHEN ISSUES ARE SYSTEMIC OR CANNOT BE SOLVED MORE AMICABLY. LEARNING RIGHTS LITIGATES TWO TO THREE OF THESE SPECIALIZED CASES PER YEAR, USUALLY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PRO BONO ATTORNEYS.

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 March 2006.

    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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