The Center For Learner Equity Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B28) the organization is classified as: Special Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Center For Learner Equity Inc employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Learner Equity Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Center For Learner Equity Inc generated $2.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED TO IMPROVE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES' ACCESS TO CHARTER SCHOOLS AND TO BUILD CHARTER SCHOOLS' CAPACITY TO OFFER HIGH QUALITY SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN RESPONSE TO COMPELLING NEEDS IN THE CHARTER SCHOOL SECTOR, THE CENTER FOR LEARNER EQUITY WAS LAUNCHED IN OCTOBER 2013. THE CENTER FOR LEARNER EQUITY IS THE FIRST ENTITY TO FOCUS SOLELY ON PROACTIVELY WORKING WITH STATES, CHARTER AUTHORIZERS AND ADVOCATES TO IMPROVE ACCESS, CREATE DYNAMIC LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND ADDRESS BARRIERS THAT MAY IMPEDE CHARTER SCHOOLS' ENROLLING AND EFFECTIVELY EDUCATING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES.IN JUST SEVEN SHORT YEARS, THE CENTER FOR LEARNER EQUITY HAS ALREADY POSITIONED ITSELF AS THE LEADING NATIONAL VOICE REGARDING SPECIAL EDUCATION IN THE CHARTER SECTORS AS DEMONSTRATED BY PUBLICATION OF LEADING EDGE POLICY PAPERS AND RESEARCH STUDIES, DEVELOPMENT OF KEY PARTNERSHIPS LINKING THE SPECIAL EDUCATION AND CHARTER SCHOOL COMMUNITIES AND TARGETED FIELDWORK IN COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, LOUISIANA, NEW JERSEY, MASSACHUSETTS, AND WASHINGTON, DC. THE CENTER FOR LEARNER EQUITY'S WORK CENTERS ON THE FOLLOWING FOUR PRIORITIES: COMMUNICATE VITAL FACTS TO POLICY MAKERS, ADVOCATES, OPERATORS AND AUTHORIZERS ABOUT THE STATUS AND PROGRESS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN CHARTER SCHOOLS;INFORM POLICY SO THE CONGRESS AND STATES CAN ADDRESS BARRIERS AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS TO ENROLL AND PROVIDE EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS AND INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES;DEVELOP COALITIONS AND FORM ESSENTIAL PARTNERSHIPS TO BOTH PROTECT STUDENT RIGHTS AND HONOR THE CORE TENETS OF THE CHARTER SECTOR: CHOICE, AUTONOMY AND ACCOUNTABILITY;CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXCELLENCE THAT HIGHLIGHT AND SUPPORT EXEMPLARY PROGRAMS FOR DIVERSE LEARNERS IN THE CHARTER SECTOR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lauren Morando Rhim Executive Director & Co-Founder | Officer | 40 | $219,016 |
Paul T O'neill Senior Fellow & Co-Founder | Officer | 30 | $160,871 |
Megan Ohlssen Director Of Programs | 40 | $147,211 | |
Wendy Tucker Senior Director Of Policy | 40 | $135,999 | |
Jennifer Coco Local Policy Manager | 40 | $100,545 | |
Robin Lake Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $486,469 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,998,765 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,485,234 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $280,193 |
Investment income | $2,005 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,768,797 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $77,423 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $393,289 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $122,752 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $875,014 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $26,329 |
Payroll taxes | $103,200 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $8,795 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $35,988 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $496,515 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $63,761 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,027 |
Travel | $21,384 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,308 |
Insurance | $6,205 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,190,543 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $232,714 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $507,757 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,987,476 |
Accounts receivable, net | $24,518 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,965 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $259 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $3,622 |
Other assets | $190 |
Total assets | $2,761,501 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $55,827 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $37,492 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $93,319 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $434,045 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,234,137 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,761,501 |
Over the last fiscal year, The Center For Learner Equity Inc has awarded $77,423 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: DEEPEN QUALITY OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS TO SERVE STUDENTS WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES. | $19,356 |
New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: DEEPEN QUALITY OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS TO SERVE STUDENTS WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES. | $19,356 |
New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: DEEPEN QUALITY OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS TO SERVE STUDENTS WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES. | $19,356 |
New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: DEEPEN QUALITY OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS TO SERVE STUDENTS WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES. | $19,355 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that The Center For Learner Equity Inc has recieved totaling $575,068.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: K-12 EDUCATION; POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION | $300,000 |
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: K-12 EDUCATION; POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION | $200,000 |
Camden Education Fund Inc Camden, NJ PURPOSE: Equity grant | $75,068 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Variety Child Learning Center Syosset, NY | $8,356,973 | $21,867,725 |
Nashoba Learning Group Inc Bedford, MA | $17,818,775 | $20,934,730 |
The Hagedorn Little Village School Seaford, NY | $17,101,359 | $21,155,572 |
Summit School Upper Nyack, NY | $17,974,431 | $18,614,927 |
Steppingstone Day School Inc Kew Garden Hills, NY | $5,707,568 | $18,884,905 |
Childrens Center Of Hamden Inc Hamden, CT | $5,057,304 | $17,805,585 |
Kennedy Childrens Center New York, NY | $16,208,391 | $17,351,422 |
Eclc Of Nj A New Jersey Non Profit Corporation Chatham, NJ | $5,195,140 | $18,377,068 |
Kingsway Learning Center Moorestown, NJ | $5,041,618 | $18,181,631 |
Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Philadelphia, PA | $50,307,552 | $18,217,495 |
League School Brooklyn, NY | $8,003,102 | $18,878,930 |
League School Of Greater Boston Inc Walpole, MA | $19,876,889 | $16,713,452 |