THE LEARNING CENTER OGDEN SCHOOL INC Charity Report

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THE LEARNING CENTER OGDEN SCHOOL INC

EIN 54-1242211

What they do

OPERATION of A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

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They explain their jobThe explanation is very short. Ask what work they really do.

They name their leaders7 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

86.90%of revenue went to mission work78.2% of expenses · Program services

$111.10spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

24.20%of revenue went to management and office costs21.8% of expenses

$0.58in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

8.4%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $221,877 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $76,959 for MARY J DYRE (EXECUTIVE DI). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2019

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$1,998,878

Mission workProgram services$1,737,04286.90% of revenue78.2% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$483,71324.20% of revenue21.8% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$2,220,755111.10% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,998,878

Expenses$2,220,755

Annual shortfall $221,877 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$1,737,042 · 78.2% of expenses

Management and office costs$483,713 · 21.8% of expenses

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Revenue$1,998,878

Expenses$2,220,755

Assets$1,282,632

Contributions$168,819

Mission work (program services)$1,737,042

Management and general$483,713

Accounting fees$10,580

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2019

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

MARY J DYREEXECUTIVE DI · 40 hrs/week $76,959

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (7)

MARY J DYREEXECUTIVE DI

ANNA SHARPBOARD CHAIR

DENIS RICHARDSDIRECTOR

SUE ASTLEYDIRECTOR

TIM RYANVICE CHAIR

TREVIS HICKSDIRECTOR

TYLER ANDERSONSECRETARY/TR

About this charity

Location: 945 CONAHEETA STREET, MURPHY, NC 28906
County: Cherokee
In care of: ANNA SHARP
Primary officer: ANNA SHARP, BOARD CHAIR

How to reach them

Phone(828) 835-7240

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2019
Tax period began: July 1, 2019
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: PETWAY MILLS & PEARSON PA
Revocation date: November 15, 2023