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Institute for the Redesign of Learning

EIN 95-2904053 · S Pasadena, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

- SEE SCHEDULE O - TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS OF ALL ABILITIES TO TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR OWN LEARNING AND LIVES, MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR THEM TO BE COMPETENT, CARING, AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY; AND TO PROVIDE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES, PROFESSIONALS, AND COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT THOSE EFFORTS.

Income
$21.0 million
Spending
$20.1 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
7.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
427
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$136,905, clinical director

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

Good: 89 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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: 95 out of 100.

  • 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

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

  • 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. $7.7 million spent. ALMANSOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: OFFERING A FULL ARRAY OF THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND YOUNG ADULTS AGES 3-22 YEARS, ALMANSOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES CONTRACTS WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND OTHER AGENCIES, AND STRIVES TO EMPOWER CLIENTS AND FAMILIES TO "TAKE CHARGE" OF THEIR OWN SUCCESS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN IRL SCHOOLS, CLINIC AND AT OVER 100 PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY. SERVICES ARE OFFERED IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, CANTONESE, MANDARIN, AND VIETNAMESE; CULTURAL SENSITIVITY IS EMPHASIZED.
  2. $5.7 million spent. ALMANSOR ACADEMY: A NON-PUBLIC DAY SCHOOL PROGRAM FUNDED BY CONTRACTS WITH OVER 35 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS, THE ALMANSOR ACADEMY PROVIDES EDUCATION AND RELATED SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH LEARNING, LANGUAGE, DEVELOPMENTAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS. WE SERVE INDIVIDUALS AGES 5-22 YEARS, AND ALL EDUCATION PROGRAMS MEET THE REFERRING SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CURRICULUM STANDARDS, LEADING TO A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA.
  3. $2.9 million spent. ALMANSOR TRANSITION AND ADULT SERVICES (TAS)/ALMANSOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES: OFFERING PERSONAL, VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING, AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, EMOTIONAL, OR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, INCLUDING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS. THE TAS PROGRAM IS VENDORED THROUGH THE EASTERN LOS ANGELES REGIONAL CENTER AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION, AND SERVES CLIENTS FROM SURROUNDING REGIONAL CENTERS AND VARIOUS DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICE AREAS. PARTICIPANTS IN TAS ARE EMPOWERED TO FOCUS ON AND DEVELOP THE SOCIAL AND ADAPTIVE SKILLS NECESSARY TO LIVE AND WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND EXPERIENCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE THAT THEY SEEK TO OBTAIN.
  4. $1.3 million spent. ALMANSOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SERVICES: DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE THE SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND INTELLECTUAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF EACH CHILD, WE STRIVE TO CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE THAT ALLOWS EACH CHILD'S INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY TO FLOURISH IN A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. SERVING CHILDREN WHO ARE BOTH TYPICALLY DEVELOPING AND THOSE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON THE INNATE WORTH OF EACH INDIVIDUAL CHILD AND HONORS THE CULTURAL DIVERSITY THAT ALLOWS US ALL TO LEARN FROM EACH OTHER AND BECOME COMPETENT, CARING, AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. WE CONTRACT WITH LOCAL REGIONAL CENTERS, HEAD START ORGANIZATIONS AND ACCEPT PRIVATE PAY.
  5. ALMANSOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM SERVES AS A LIAISON FOR OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY AND PARENT PARTNERSHIPS. ADDITIONALLY, IT OVERSEES THE IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC FUNDED PROGRAM GRANTS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1975.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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