Nonprofit · EIN 94-2421579
LEARNING CENTER
Tax-exempt · PALO ALTO, CA 94301
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,402,496 | $1,413,058 | -$10,562 | $1,633,197 | $218,836 | $1,414,361 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,362,427 | $1,231,470 | $130,957 | $1,626,257 | $201,334 | $1,424,923 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,264,859 | $1,161,040 | $103,819 | $1,469,013 | $175,047 | $1,293,966 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $39,048
- Program service revenue
- $1,230,912
- Investment income
- $132,536
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $12,610
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $155,568
- Other salaries and wages
- $699,425
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,039,632
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $26,905
- Occupancy
- $153,432
- Depreciation
- $8,756
- Program services (functional)
- $1,072,965
- Management and general (functional)
- $307,133
- Fundraising (functional)
- $32,960
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,626,257
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,633,197
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $218,836
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,414,361
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,806
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,540,724
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,403,943
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $10,418
- Gross receipts
- $1,402,496
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 1977
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paula Evans-Fitch | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $140,955 | $14,613 |
| McHale Newport Berra | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jan Jaap Bezemer | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Samantha Senn | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Marissa Ciardella | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alicia Nugent | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Granka | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Keplinger | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paula Evans-Fitch | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $117,369 | $12,786 |
| McHale Newport Berra | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jan Jaap Bezemer | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Payne | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marissa Ciardella | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sokki Chen | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Samantha Senn | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Keplinger | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paula Evans-Fitch | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $121,315 | $12,046 |
| Evelyn Brosi Semenza | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.7 | $0 | $0 |
| Jan Jaap Bezemer | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Payne | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| McHale Newport-Berra | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Sokki Chen | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 459 KINGSLEY AVE, PALO ALTO, CA 94301-3222
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jan Jaap Bezemer, 459 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
- Signed the 990
- Paula Evans-Fitch, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (650) 325-6683
- Website
- www.tlcpaloalto.org
- Return prepared by
- Crosby & Kaneda CPAs LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2421579 or by the name LEARNING CENTER.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
The Learning Center's mission is to nurture the growth of children and families. We work to inspire a lifetime love of learning through thoughtful play and exploration in a respectful and compassionate environment.
Program accomplishments
- Preschool ProgramThe Learning Center is a child-centered and play-based program with the goal of fostering emotional, social, cognitive and physical growth. We provide care for up to 42 children from 7:30-5:30, Monday-Friday, with children attending 2, 3, or 5 full days.Expenses $1,072,965 · grants $12,610 · revenue $1,230,912
- FundraisingAnnual AppealLike many non-profit [501(c)(3)] organizations, TLC makes an appeal to its constituents on an annual basis to encourage charitable giving to the organization. Each year TLC receives donations at a variety of levels; regardless of the amount, each familys donation is greatly appreciated. The annual appeal runs from October through the end of the fiscal year in June. But because the donations are tax deductible, we remind families about this appeal toward the end of the calendar year, as some families like to factor charitable giving into their holiday or tax preparation plans. Contributions to the annual appeal are welcomed at any time of year. Donate Your DepositWhen your child leaves The Learning Center, you have the opportunity to make a tax deductible donation of all or part of the original deposit you made when enrolling in the program. This request allows for an opportunity to reflect on the impact TLC has had on your child as they move on to the next phase in their education.
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
- 94-2421579
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,633,197
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,402,496
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,402,496 | $1,413,058 | $1,633,197 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,362,427 | $1,231,470 | $1,626,257 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,264,859 | $1,161,040 | $1,469,013 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,320,725 | $1,101,694 | $1,444,738 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 94-2421579).
Questions about LEARNING CENTER
- What is the EIN of LEARNING CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEARNING CENTER is 94-2421579.
- Is LEARNING CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to LEARNING CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEARNING CENTER 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 CENTER 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 CENTER 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 CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Jan Jaap Bezemer.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEARNING CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $140,955 (Paula Evans-Fitch, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does LEARNING CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,402,496, expenses of $1,413,058 and total assets of $1,633,197 at year end.
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