Christian Learning Center Inc

What it reported doing in 2024

The christian learning center has truly excelled in providing a nurturing and academically enriching environment for children, rooted in christian values and dedicated to fostering well-rounded development. With a focus on guiding each child to reach their fullest potential, the center goes beyond conventional support by offering personalized academic assistance, homework help, test preparation, and tailored assignments when needed. Staff members also collaborate closely with local schools and teachers, even making school visits upon parental request, to ensure each child's academic success and readiness for promotion to the next grade level.in 2024, the christian learning center continued to pursue its mission: to help develop children from a christian-based perspective, providing the essentials necessary to instill moral character, high self-esteem, and positive attitudes toward the community and environment through the teachings of the king james version of the bible.the center has made significant strides in community engagement this year. At the annual back to school bash, 65 bookbags were distributed. These bookbags were filled with school supplies to students throughout the communityan increase from previous years. The center also celebrated and proclaimed a wonderful upcoming school year by offering space jumps, water games, snow cones, hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn, and a variety of fun activities. All families enjoyed free food, drinks, and a joyful time together.the center also hosted all families for a wonderful thanksgiving lunch. Parents, grandparents, and other loved ones joined their students to enjoy a full thanksgiving meal and share meaningful time together. Many seasoned community members look forward to this event each year, as it provides a special opportunity to visit with students and enjoy a great meal.in place of traditional senior citizen social, the center chose a new outreach activity this year. During the gluckstadt christmas parade, the center donated blankets to senior citizens attending the event. Each blanket was hand-delivered along with a christmas card, spreading warmth, kindness, and christmas cheer.the learning center celebrated all children at the end of the school year with an end-of-year bash. Space jumps allowed students to enjoy a full day of outdoor fun with ice cream, popsicles, and sack lunches. Both preschool and after-school students loved this special day.this year, harvest day was added to the school calendar! During this celebration, students learned about harvest time, fall, and seasonal changes. Activities included animal visits, hayrides, corn mazes, and various outdoor experiences that teach children patience, responsibility, and hands-on learning.annual programs, such as the christmas performance for seniors and the end-of-year ceremony, give children opportunities to develop confidence and poise in front of an audience, significantly boosting their self-esteem. During the end-of-year celebration, each child received a t-shirt and graduates were honored with gifts, and teachers were recognized with flower bouquets as a heartfelt expression of gratitude for their dedication.throughout the year, the center supported over 44 children across various age groups, including infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and after-school students. The center is committed to a developmentally appropriate, individualized curriculum enriching children's creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The program incorporates a broad range of learning centers, such as art, science, music, and math, to engage diverse interests and abilities.the christian learning center's dedication to moral character, self-esteem, and a positive outlook has established it as a pillar of the community, fostering growth, resilience, and a love for learning in every child it serves.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 73.1%; rating input score 73
• Program expense ratio: 78.1%; rating input score 78
• Fundraising efficiency: Limited

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Limited
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 66.7%; rating input score 67; 18th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 4 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 44
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Fail
  • Whistleblower policy: Fail
  • Document-retention policy: Fail
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Missing
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 6.4%; rating input score 53; 53rd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.18; rating input score 10; 10th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 1; rating input score 5; 5th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 25.3%; rating input score 14; 14th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: -26.4% per year; rating input score 0; 4th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 16.6% per year; rating input score 100; 84th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 19.4% per year; rating input score 100; 84th percentile among comparable filings