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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: September 2024 Expires: September 2026

National Center for Learning Disabilities

Standards Not Met
Standards Not Met
7 8
(301) 966-2234
1220 L Street NW, Suite 100, Box 168
Washington, DC, 20005
https://ncld.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

National Center for Learning Disabilities does not meet the following 2 Standards for Charity Accountability:

Standard 7 (Board Approval of Written Report on Effectiveness)
Submit to the organization's governing body, for its approval, a written report that outlines the results of the aforementioned performance and effectiveness assessment and recommendations for future actions.

NCLD does not meet this Standard because:

  • The organization has not completed an effectiveness assessment in the last two years.

Standard 8 (Program Service Expense Ratio)
Spend at least 65% of its total expenses on program activities.

NCLD does not meet this Standard because:

  • According to its 2022 audited financial statements, the organization spent $1,557,248 or 56% of its total expenses on programs.

The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 6

National Center for Learning Disabilities meets the remaining 17 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to improve the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and attention issues—by empowering parents and young adults, transforming schools, and advocating for equal rights and opportunities."

Year, State Incorporated:
1977, DE

National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) advocates to improve federal policies for individuals with learning and attention issues, convenes experts to discuss issues facing the field, runs online programs, and publishes research and resources to improve practices in schools. The organization provides opportunities for young leaders with learning disabilities and attention issues to raise awareness and influence policy through its Young Adult Leadership Council and annual LD Day of Action on Capitol Hill. NCLD also offers annual scholarships and awards to students and leaders working to improve the lives of individuals with learning and attention issues.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, National Center for Learning Disabilities's program expenses were:

Public policy and advocacy: $574,542

Leadership: $570,533

LD resources and research: $412,173

Total Program Expenses: $1,557,248

Chief Executive
Jacqueline Rodriguez, Chief Executive Officer

Compensation*
$250,000

Chair of the Board
Margi Booth

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Founder, M Booth

Board Size
16

Paid Staff Size
14

*2024 compensation, as reported by the organization, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Note: Co-Chair, Joe Zimmel, is a Former Executive for Goldman Sachs.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals

Fundraising costs were 10% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $3,320,758, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on National Center for Learning Disabilities's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Source of Funds
Contributions $2,690,709
Special events, net $392,803
Interest and other income $81,084
In-kind contributions $19,500
Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness $217,746
Total Income $3,401,842

Programs: 56% Fundraising: 13% Administrative: 20%

Total Income $3,401,842
Total expenses: $2,759,183
  Program expenses $1,557,248
  Fundraising expenses $346,212
  Administrative expenses $558,127
  Other expenses $297,596
Income in Excess of Expenses $642,659
Beginning Net Assets $10,041,559
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $10,684,218
Total Liabilities $178,792
Total Assets $10,863,010

Note: According to the organization's 2022 audited financial statements, NCLD received in-kind contributions totaling $19,500 in the form of auction items ($13,500) and acounting services ($6,000).

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