The Learning Lamp Inc

“Members of the administrative and finance committee review and approve the draft 990 prior to issuance. After the 990 is finalized and submitted, copies are made available to all board members through the organization's board portal.”

“The learning lamp has an established conflict of interest policy and statement that applies to board members and employees of the organization. A disclosure statement is required to be filled out each year. Statements are reviewed by the chief executive officer, with potential conflicts considered by the chief executive officer and executive committee, when necessary.”

“The personnel committee conducts an annual review of the chief executive officer. Salary is compared with local averages as well as the united way of western pennsylvania salary survey and the pennsylvania association of nonprofit organizations salary survey. Increases are performance based. The annual review and any salary adjustment are presented to the full board for approval.”

“All officers are volunteers, with the exception of the secretary. Secretary duties are fulfilled by the chief executive officer as part of her regular job duties. The compensation process for the chief executive officer is explained above.”

“The audit report is available on the organization's website and the 990 is available by request, which is stated on the website. It is also available on internet via guidestar and the foundation center.”

“The learning lamp offers high quality, educationally focused child care for families of all income levels. Our programs are licensed through the pa department of human services and department of education, ensuring they meet the highest standards of health and safety. Classroom lessons, beginning in infancy, are aligned with the pa early learning standards. Research-based curriculum is implemented across all age groups. For preschool students, curriculum is focused on building early reading skills. The learning lamp is accredited through the national association for the education of young children (naeyc) and is a keystone star 4a provider, the highest level in pennsylvania's continuous quality improvement model for childcare. The organization operates 25 licensed locations, including childcare centers, preschool classrooms and before and after school programs. 1,179 children attended these programs in 2023.”

“All other programs, including but not limited to alternative education, outreach programs, online learning and workshops/camps.”

“Direct fundraising event expenses offsetting revenue 54,253 direct fundraising event expenses offsetting revenue -54,253”