Learning Resources Network Inc, operating under the name Lern, is located in Manhattan, KS. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Lern employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lern 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 06/2022, Lern generated $2.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.5%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LERN IS AN INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIFELONG LEARNING ORGANIZATIONS, OFFERING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE EXPERTISE AND SERVICES TO PROVIDERS OF LIFELONE LEARNING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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UGOTCLASS: ONLINE COURSES AND CERTIFICATIONS LERN DEVELOPS/PROVIDES THAT LERN MEMBERS AND CUSTOMERS PROMOTE.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE: EACH YEAR LERN HOLDS AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE. THE 2021 ANNUAL CONFERENCE WAS VIRTUAL WITH OVER 2,250 ATTENDEES. THE FOCUS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE IS HOW-TO, PRACTICAL SESSIONS.
MEMBERSHIP: LERN'S MEMBERSHIP IS COMPRISED OF APPROXIMATELY 450 MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS WHICH TOTALS 3,000 INDIVIDUALS. ORGANIZATIONS CAN HAVE UP TO 6 PEOPLE AS PART OF THEIR ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Julia Coates Draves Senior Vice President | Officer | 40 | $172,066 |
William Draves President | Officer | 40 | $72,340 |
Amy Lasack Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Thorpe Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Cashman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elaine Chapman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Cuadvantage Inc Printing | 6/29/15 | $145,542 |
George Washington University Contract Presenter | 6/29/15 | $331,365 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $191,955 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $193,955 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,909,898 |
Investment income | $16,002 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $6,245 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,126,100 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $129,873 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $508,893 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,738 |
Other employee benefits | $54,753 |
Payroll taxes | $57,204 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6,300 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $89,448 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $452,324 |
Advertising and promotion | $43,802 |
Office expenses | $97,737 |
Information technology | $139,645 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,685 |
Travel | $2,757 |
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 | $23,515 |
Insurance | $9,332 |
All other expenses | $3,585 |
Total functional expenses | $1,807,492 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $408,692 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $283,324 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $26,232 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $59,444 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $45,881 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $705,038 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $650 |
Total assets | $1,529,261 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $67,434 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $21,565 |
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 | $33,585 |
Total liabilities | $122,584 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,384,512 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $22,165 |
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 | $1,529,261 |
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Graceland College Center For Prof Dev & Lifelong Learning Inc Mission, KS | $19,477,394 | $23,513,546 |
International School Of Denver Inc Denver, CO | $37,011,628 | $17,937,302 |
Aspen Global Change Institute Inc Basalt, CO | $40,273,287 | $16,176,198 |
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Learning Resources Network Inc Manhattan, KS | $1,529,261 | $2,126,100 |
Hi-Tech Charities Saint Louis, MO | $4,192,026 | $2,946,711 |
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