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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: January 2022 Expires: January 2023

The Estes Park Learning Place, Inc.

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

Accreditation seal
600 S Saint Vrain Ave Unit 2
Estes Park, CO, 80517-7488

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

The Estes Park Learning Place, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"Believing education unlocks dreams, we support students of all ages -inspiring a lifelong love of learning."

Year, State Incorporated:
2003, CO

Founded in 1998 as an innovative skill-building center for learners of all ages, the Estes Park Learning Place became a charitable non-profit organization in February 2003 and serves the greater Estes Valley community.

The Estes Park Learning Place believes education is the key that unlocks dreams. EPLP provides K-12 tutoring, GED/HiSet support and Testing, SAT/ACT preparation, career development support, and more, for youth and adults in the Estes Valley.

A need-based scholarship program is an integral part of the Learning Place’s ability to effectively serve the community. The goal of this program is to never let someone’s financial situation keep him/her from reaching his/her full potential.

For the year ended December 31, 2019, The Estes Park Learning Place, Inc.'s program expenses were:

Program Services $111,119
Total Program Expenses $111,119

Chief Executive
Susan Yowell

Compensation*
$40,000

Chair of the Board
Mr. Scott Moulton, Housing Management

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
6

Paid Staff Size
14

* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 2.49%

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 The Estes Park Learning Place, Inc.'s IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Source of Funds
Contributions $359,765
Tutoring Fee $34,955
Investment Income $29,968
Fundraising Events $15,860
Government Grants $3,400
Total Income $443,948

Programs: 75% Fundraising: 6% Administrative: 18%

Total Income $443,948
Total expenses: $147,323
  Program expenses $111,119
  Fundraising expenses $9,431
  Administrative expenses $26,773
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $296,625
Beginning Net Assets $34,407
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $331,032
Total Liabilities $1,905
Total Assets $332,936

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