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Center for Early Education

EIN 95-1768857 · W Hollywood, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION, A SOCIO-ECONOMICALLY AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN, TODDLERS THROUGH GRADE SIX, STRIVES TO GRADUATE STUDENTS WHO ARE JOYFUL, RESILIENT, LIFELONG LEARNERS. THE CENTER EMBRACES A PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION THAT COMBINES A NURTURING, INCLUSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WITH AN INCREASINGLY CHALLENGING ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT ADDRESSES THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF EACH CHILD.

Income
$28.3 million
Spending
$33.3 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
-1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 81%
Employees
179
Volunteers
638
Highest pay
$610,528, head of school

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: 39 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 43 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (2)
  1. $23.5 million spent. THE CENTER PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR APPROXIMATELY 540 STUDENTS IN GRADES TODDLER THROUGH SIXTH (AGES 2-12). THE CENTER'S ACADEMIC, ARTS, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS INSTILL A LOVE OF LEARNING IN STUDENTS AT AN EARLY AGE. WITHIN THE TEAM TEACHING CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT, CHILDREN EXPLORE LITERATURE, WRITING, MATH, AND SOCIAL STUDIES. SPECIALISTS TEACH ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS, INCLUDING SCIENCE, ART, MUSIC, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND LIBRARY SCIENCE. OUR STATE OF THE ART INNOVATION CENTER ENABLES CHILDREN TO HAVE THE INTELLECTUAL CURIOUSITY AND CREATIVITY TO ASK QUESTIONS AND THE SKILLS NEEDED TO ANSWER THOSE QUESTIONS. OUR GRADUATES ARE CONFIDENT, ENGAGED AND SUCCESSFUL AT THE SCHOOLS TO WHICH THEY MATRICULATE.
  2. $2.0 million spent. THE CENTER PROVIDES AUXILIARY PROGRAMS TO COMPLEMENT OUR ACADEMIC PROGRAM AND MEET THE NEEDS OF WORKING FAMILIES. DURING THE ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR, THESE INCLUDE AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES AND AFTER SCHOOL DAY CARE. OUR SUMMER PROGRAMS INCLUDE AN EARLY CHILDHOOD SUMMER CAMP, A SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS AND DAY CARE FOR THOSE STUDENTS NEEDING TO REMAIN ON CAMPUS LATER.

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 December 1968.

    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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