Learning by Design Inc
LEARNING BY DESIGN, A NEW TK/K-5 CHARTER SCHOOL IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES, IS DESIGNED TO FOSTER EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND CULTIVATE DIVERSE STUDENTS BECOMING THOUGHTFUL AND COURAGEOUS CHANGE MAKERS …
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LEARNING BY DESIGN is progressive Charter School that was founded with one purpose - to build a space for all students to grow, learn and create with each passing day. Through a unique teaching approach we help students develop academically and personally to the highest level.
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Mission
Learning by design, a new tk/k-5 charter school in south los angeles, is designed to foster educational equity and cultivate diverse students becoming thoughtful and courageous change makers and problem solvers of tomorrow, through a dynamic 21st century learning experience with an emphasis on personalized and experiential/hands-on learning.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Learning by Design Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 77% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 74% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- disclosed leadership
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- third-party accreditation
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- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLearning by Design Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 811853822. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 24 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Learning by Design Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 811853822. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Learning by Design Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Learning by Design Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years. Its registered address is 7019 S Van Ness Ave, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Learning by Design Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Learning by Design Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 24 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Learning by Design Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Learning by Design Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
LEARNING BY DESIGN is progressive Charter School that was founded with one purpose - to build a space for all students to grow, learn and create with each passing day. Through a unique teaching approach we help students develop academically and personally to the highest level. Learning by Design Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Learning by Design Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Learning by Design Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 811853822, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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LEARNING BY DESIGN INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (12)
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12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 24 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 24 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2016
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Learning by Design Inc
- What is Learning by Design Inc?
- Learning by Design Inc is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Los Angeles, United States. LEARNING BY DESIGN is progressive Charter School that was founded with one purpose - to build a space for all students to grow, learn and create with each passing day. Through a unique teaching approach we help students develop academically and personally to the highest level.
- When was Learning by Design Inc founded?
- Learning by Design Inc was founded in 2016.
- Who leads Learning by Design Inc?
- Charla Austin-Harris serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is Learning by Design Inc located?
- Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, United States.
- What is Learning by Design Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Learning by Design Inc trustworthy?
- Learning by Design Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Learning by Design Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 811853822.
- What is Learning by Design Inc's website?
- https://learningbydesignschools.org