The Reynolds Center for Teaching Learning and Creativity Inc
Reynolds Center TLC is dedicated to giving educators the TLC they deserve - and helping recharge their creative batteries, so they can, in turn, nurture positive, purposeful creativity …
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One of the Reynolds Center's flagship projects is our support of International Dot Day - launched by a teacher in Iowa, which has grown into a global creativity movement. Explore www.TheDotClub.org to learn more and join the nearly 2 million students, teachers, and librarians around the world celebrating creativity, courage and community. As part of an international consortium of research & education partners led by University of Virginia, The Reynolds Center TLC, in collaboration with noted educator and software designer, Dr. Peggy Healy Stearns, has developed Fab@School Maker Studio, the first digital fabrication software tool & curriculum supports specifically for use in elementary and middle school classrooms. No, The Reynolds Center is leading an effort to prototype a statewide education …
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Mission
Reynolds Center TLC is dedicated to giving educators the TLC they deserve - and helping recharge their creative batteries, so they can, in turn, nurture positive, purposeful creativity in their classrooms. Creativity and innovation are essential skills for empowering students to become creative problem solvers and agents of positive change. To that end, RC-TLC helps support hands-on creativity and constructionist technology skills through a wide range of PD programs, digital resources, and story-powered SEL curricula. In partnership with creative educators around the globe, we are helping all learners develop the vision, confidence, knowledge and skills needed to move their own lives forward, and to use their talents, strengths and energy to move their communities and the world to a better place.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Reynolds Center for Teaching Learning and Creativity Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Reynolds Center for Teaching Learning and Creativity Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Boston, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its EIN is 264206949. 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 65/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $276K in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
The Reynolds Center for Teaching Learning and Creativity Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 264206949. 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.
The Reynolds Center for Teaching Learning and Creativity Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
The Reynolds Center for Teaching Learning and Creativity Inc is located in Boston, MA, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Reynolds Center for Teaching Learning and Creativity Inc has $276K in annual revenue. It allocates 52% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Reynolds Center for Teaching Learning and Creativity Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $276K in annual revenue. The organization has 25 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for The Reynolds Center for Teaching Learning and Creativity Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Reynolds Center for Teaching Learning and Creativity 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 52% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
One of the Reynolds Center's flagship projects is our support of International Dot Day - launched by a teacher in Iowa, which has grown into a global creativity movement. Explore www.TheDotClub.org to learn more and join the nearly 2 million students, teachers, and librarians around the world celebrating creativity, courage and community. As part of an international consortium of research & education partners led by University of Virginia, The Reynolds Center TLC, in collaboration with noted educator and software designer, Dr. Peggy Healy Stearns, has developed Fab@School Maker Studio, the first digital fabrication software tool & curriculum supports specifically for use in elementary and middle school classrooms. No, The Reynolds... The Reynolds Center for Teaching Learning and Creativity Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 52% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $276K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to The Reynolds Center for Teaching Learning and Creativity Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Reynolds Center for Teaching Learning and Creativity Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 264206949, 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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THE REYNOLDS CENTER FOR TEACHING LEARNING AND CREATIVITY 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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Officers & trustees (8)
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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 - 25 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 25 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Mission statement · Published
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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 · 2010
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about The Reynolds Center for Teaching Learning and Creativity Inc
- What is The Reynolds Center for Teaching Learning and Creativity Inc?
- The Reynolds Center for Teaching Learning and Creativity Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Boston, United States. One of the Reynolds Center's flagship projects is our support of International Dot Day - launched by a teacher in Iowa, which has grown into a global creativity movement. Explore www.TheDotClub.org to learn more and join the nearly 2 million students, teachers, and librarians around the world celebrating creativity, courage and community. As part of an international consortium of research & education partners led by University of Virginia, The Reynolds Center TLC, in collaboration with noted educator and software designer, Dr. Peggy Healy Stearns, has developed Fab@School Maker Studio, the first digital fabrication software tool & curriculum supports specifically for use in elementary and middle school classrooms. No, The Reynolds Center is leading an effort to prototype a statewide education innovation cluster model designed to bring meaningful STEM education to young learners (K-8). In the process, we hope can contribute in a substantive way in helping close gaps in student STEM learning, and increase career readiness and interest in STEM sector fields. Our eventual goal is to leverage web-based tools to reach 17 million economically-challenged students across the nation - and around the world - by 2025. HUTCH is a kids' literary and creativity magazine, published semi-annually under the direction of Peter H. Reynolds, with the help of The Blue Bunny Bookstore, and his non-profit foundation, The Reynolds Center for Teaching, Learning, and Creativity. The magazine features stories, art, poetry, book reviews, travel logs and interviews submitted by kids. Multiple other programs, including: Teen Health Comics, based in Boston, is partnering with students and staff at Ostiguy "Recovery High" in Boston and the Reynolds Center to produce an animated video, Song for Nadia for use in the Project Here app. Song for Nadia, dedicated to the memory of a beautiful 20 year old who was lost to heroin overdose in 2016, brings a powerful prevention message to young people with
- When was The Reynolds Center for Teaching Learning and Creativity Inc founded?
- The Reynolds Center for Teaching Learning and Creativity Inc was founded in 2010.
- Who leads The Reynolds Center for Teaching Learning and Creativity Inc?
- Adam Landry serves as Treasurer.
- Where is The Reynolds Center for Teaching Learning and Creativity Inc located?
- Headquartered in Boston, MA, United States.
- What is The Reynolds Center for Teaching Learning and Creativity Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 52% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Reynolds Center for Teaching Learning and Creativity Inc trustworthy?
- The Reynolds Center for Teaching Learning and Creativity Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 out of 100 (Partial 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 The Reynolds Center for Teaching Learning and Creativity Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 264206949.
- What is The Reynolds Center for Teaching Learning and Creativity Inc's website?
- http://www.reynoldstlc.org