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Fairplex Learning and Development Center

EIN 95-4662070 · Pomona, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Fairplex Learning and Development Center (FLDC) provides innovative, enriching, educational programs and experiences that bring learning to life. Serving diverse communities, FLDC offers hands-on, career-focused, early childhood, and art-based programs that support learners from cradle to career, preparing them for lifelong success. By addressing the unmet educational needs of children and youth from across the region, and fostering growth through impactful opportunities, FLDC empowers children, youth and families, and creates lasting community impact.

Income
$5.3 million
Spending
$6.4 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 39%
Employees
160
Volunteers
209
Highest pay
$231,376, executive 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 (3)
  1. $4.9 million spent. The Child Development Center is both publicly and privately funded, having contracts with the California Department of Education, California Department of Social Services, and receiving funds from non-subsidized childcare fees. The Center serves children from eight weeks to six years of age with specially designed infant, toddler, preschool, and kindergarten classrooms, which emphasize developmentally appropriate experiences for children. The center provided 53,013 days of childcare services during the year and served 106,438 meals to children attending the program.
  2. $760,881 spent. The Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC), provides a wide spectrum of Workforce Development, hands-on and transformational programs that prepare our students for long-term career pathways. CTEC provides vocational skills training that is a supplement to the local high school curriculum, to help high school juniors and seniors stay in school, graduate on time, go on to entry-level employment, and obtain industry certifications, internships, formal job training, and additional vocational education.
  3. $40,449 spent. The FairKids Field Trip program, held during the L.A. County Fair, offers K-12 students and educators a unique opportunity to explore an interactive, educational experience, we proudly call "A Day Full of Learning Cleverly Disguised as Fun!" Through self-guided tours, students and chaperones can immerse themselves in hands-on learning across a wide range of subjects, including agriculture, science, history, culture, and the arts. This engaging and enriching experience brings classroom lessons to life in a dynamic fairground setting.

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 April 1998.

    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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