Nonprofit · EIN 04-3319920
LEARNING FIRST FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · WORCESTER, MA 01610
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,354,138 | $1,103,186 | $250,952 | $22,959,619 | $18,294,467 | $4,665,152 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,226,225 | $1,121,239 | $1,104,986 | $23,169,628 | $18,755,428 | $4,414,200 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $24,775
- Program service revenue
- $1,327,734
- Investment income
- $1,629
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $11,131
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $4,541
- Accounting fees
- $16,984
- Depreciation
- $604,163
- Program services (functional)
- $1,058,598
- Management and general (functional)
- $40,047
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,541
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,169,628
- Total assets, end of year
- $22,959,619
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $18,294,467
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,665,152
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $21,797,570
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,665,152
- Gross receipts
- $1,354,138
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 3
- Year formed
- 1996
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEO FLANAGAN | SUPERINTENDENT/PRESIDENT/CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $200,366 | $39,231 |
| CHIMDI UCHENDU | CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 5 | $0 | $153,735 | $11,359 |
| ELIZABETH SARDI | DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 5 | $0 | $142,415 | $10,522 |
| CYNTHIA KRACKOVIC | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 5 | $10,387 | $93,476 | $12,420 |
| ROSMARIE FYARD | FORMER SECRETARY Former | 5 | $0 | $61,080 | $20,395 |
| ROBERT TOTARO | TRUSTEE/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GILLIAN MACDONALD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASMINE HOLLINS GADBOIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEO FLANAGAN | SUPERINTENDENT/PRESIDENT/CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $188,915 | $67,284 |
| CYNTHIA KRACKOVIC | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 5 | $16,915 | $152,230 | $26,001 |
| ROSEMARIE FAYARD | SECRETARY (UNTIL JAN. 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $89,928 | $39,327 |
| KHAM INTHIRATH | CHAIR (UNTIL FEB. 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GILLIAN MACDONALD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASMINE HOLLIS-GADBOIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT TOTARO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ULYSSES YOUNGBLOOD | TRUSTEE (UNTIL MAY 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 50 RICHLAND ST, WORCESTER, MA 01610-1912
- In care of
- % DARRELL GIBBS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LEO FLANAGAN, 50 RICHLAND STREET, WORCESTER, MA 01610
- Signed the 990
- LEO FLANAGAN, SUPERINDENDENT/PRESIDENT/CHAIR
- Phone
- (508) 799-7500
- Return prepared by
- CBIZ ADVISORS LLC
Mission
LEARNING FIRST FOUNDATION, INC. IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING THE LEARNING FIRST CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOL'S EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN MASSACHUSETTS. LEARNING FIRST FOUNDATION WILL DO THIS BY HOLDING THE BUILDING, RAISING FUNDS, AND ENGAGING THE GREATER COMMUNITY IN ACTIVITIES TO HELP STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND TEACHERS.
Program accomplishments
- OWNED, OPERATED, MAINTAINED AND IMPROVED REAL ESTATE FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE LEARNING FIRST CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOL. WE ALSO STIMULATED THE DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AT THE LEARNING FIRST CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOL.Expenses $1,058,598 · grants $11,131 · revenue $1,327,734
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-3319920
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B190)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $22,959,619
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,354,138
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,354,138 | $1,103,186 | $22,959,619 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,226,225 | $1,121,239 | $23,169,628 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,103,299 | $582,944 | $43,188,475 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-3319920).
Questions about LEARNING FIRST FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of LEARNING FIRST FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEARNING FIRST FOUNDATION INC is 04-3319920.
- Is LEARNING FIRST FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to LEARNING FIRST FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEARNING FIRST FOUNDATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LEARNING FIRST FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LEARNING FIRST FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LEARNING FIRST FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LEO FLANAGAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEARNING FIRST FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LEARNING FIRST FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,354,138, expenses of $1,103,186 and total assets of $22,959,619 at year end.
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