Lauren's Institute for Education
Lauren's Institute for Education reported $16.7 million in revenue and $16.3 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $80.82 went to program services, $18.17 to management and general costs and $1.01 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 93.9% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $295,451 (PRESIDENT). 10 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 52% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $16MFor context, the median across 5,634 covered health care charities: $86.19 programs, $13.81 management, $0.00 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $17M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$5.59 $933K
- Program service revenue$93.81 $16M
- Investment income$0.60 $100K
Other revenue was negative: −$19,532. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 80.8% | 85.6% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.18 | $0.00 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 93.9% | 93.7% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $295,451 | $975,831 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.81% | 1.34% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 10 | 27 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 5.1 | 6.6 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 3 of 5 | 88.9% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseApplied behavior analysis & foundations for learning (formerly behavioral programming and support - bps) department: applied behavior analysis (aba) is a systematic approach to evaluating and adjusting the environmental variables that effect behavior. Through assessments and treatment, we can identify protocols to shape socially significant behaviors and teach new skills. Lauren's institute for education believes that it is imperative that we advocate for a transdisciplinary approach when developing and implementing these protocols. Additionally, we believe that by providing an environment…
Private academy: the l.I.f.e. Academy is a specialized academic environment designed to assist students in reaching their highest potential. Our all-inclusive educational approach addresses our students' cognitive, emotional, and social skills in a structured and highly motivating environment. Students are given every possible opportunity to experience the joys of companionship and social exploration while being given the opportunity to learn based on their individual strengths and areas of need. L.I.f.e. Believes that every opportunity is an opportunity to learn and grow. We strive to ensure…
Pathways department (formerly day treatment and employment department - dte): our pathways department includes multiple programs funded by the division of developmental disabilities (ddd) including our adult day treatment program, after school program, summer program, transition to employment program, and our group supported employment program. See more detail on these services in schedule o.pathways to independencel.I.f.e.'s pathways to independence program was created to support students between the ages of 14 to 21 years old enrolled in l.I.f.e.'s private academy who are ready to focus on…
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $250,272 | $0 | $45,179 | $295,451 |
| CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $252,667 | $0 | $35,989 | $288,656 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $216,356 | $0 | $35,435 | $251,791 |
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF OBM Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $124,912 | $0 | $5,175 | $130,087 |
| DIRECTOR OF IT MAINTENANCE Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $113,014 | $0 | $10,505 | $123,519 |
| DIRECTOR OF ACADEMY ADMINISTRATION Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $113,103 | $0 | $3,713 | $116,816 |
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $111,579 | $0 | $4,512 | $116,091 |
| DIRECTOR OF THERAPY SERVICE Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $115,787 | $0 | $0 | $115,787 |
10 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Lauren's Institute for Education (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $836K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b5 · 3 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2Yes
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5394
- Volunteers Part I, line 617
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| CIVITAS STUDIO Design and renovation services | $102,241 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 1 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
3 private foundations reported grants to Lauren's Institute for Education totaling $2,072 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 Lauren's Institute for Education spent in 2024, $80.82 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Lauren's Institute for Education's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, Lauren's Institute for Education reported that 80.8% of its $16.3 million in expenses went to program services, 18.2% to management and general and 1.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Lauren's Institute for Education pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Lauren's Institute for Education reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $295,451, for the role of PRESIDENT (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Lauren's Institute for Education get its money?
Of $16.7 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 5.6% came from contributions and grants and 93.9% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Lauren's Institute for Education a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 20-5959213 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202513119349303286 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202433059349301888 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202322799349301737 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202212529349300201 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202112709349300016 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202033219349309198 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 20-5959213: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.