The Learning Collaborative

EIN: 561668333 501(c)(3) Education

Charlotte, NC

Total Revenue
$1,392,325
Total Expenses
$1,226,771
Total Assets
$2,337,559
Net Assets
$2,276,843
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1987
Legal Domicile
NC
Phone
7043778076
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

The Learning Collaborative, founded in 1987, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.2M left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

The Learning Collaborative creates a partnership among parents, children, staff and volunteers addressing the education and social needs of preschool children and their parents in Charlotte, NC.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,370,111
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $27,442
Other Revenue $-5,228
TOTAL REVENUE $1,392,325

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $825,774
Fundraising Expenses $113,645
Program Expenses $1,064,270
Other Expenses $400,997
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,226,771

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,392,325 $1,218,429 +0.1%
Expenses $1,226,771 $1,216,364 +0.0%
Net Income $165,554 $2,065 +79.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
18
Volunteers
150

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$79,510
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Elizabeth Carson Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$79,510 $0 $79,510
Jim Kenney Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Betsy Weathersbee Chairman 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rebecca McPhail Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
David Arcia Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Clifford Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paula Culp Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Allen Davis Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
William Hodges Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Danny Kujawa Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jon Michael Morgan Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Day Palmer Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leslie Teddy Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LT Thompson Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Julie Tucker Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carter Whitley Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Clayton Williams Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,392,325 $1,226,771 $2,337,559 $165,554
2023 $1,218,429 $1,216,364 $2,166,889 $2,065
2022 $1,133,522 $1,145,001 $2,166,148 $-11,479
2021 $890,964 $1,012,738 $2,307,885 $-121,774
2020 $956,677 $918,940 $2,220,951 $37,737
2019 $893,491 $897,793 $2,184,284 $-4,302
2018 $957,441 $878,218 $2,192,565 $79,223
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