THE LEARNING TRAIL FACT SHEET

• A non-profit whose mission is to provide low-income children (preK-middle school) and their families with academic and social support to help children reach their full potential.

• Located in Chapel Hill, NC, TLT’s facility lies within the Nature Trail mobile home community and serves a primarily low-income Latinx population residing there.

• TLT offers 4 programs: Preschool 4 mornings per week, after-school tutoring for kindergarten through 5th grade one day per week, an enrichment program, and a parent education program.

• The preschool is taught by a full-time professional with a paid aide. Otherwise, all teachers and tutors are volunteers, many of whom are former educators.

• The enrollment in preschool is 8 to 10 children; grades K-5 have a maximum of 6 students each due to volunteer and space limitations. Grades K-5 offer one-on-one tutoring. TLT is fortunate to have a large number of qualified and enthusiastic volunteer tutors.

• TLT’s program is housed in a community center within the Nature Trail community which is provided free of charge by the owner. The center is within walking distance of the residents.

• Seeking to involve the parent community, TLT partners with other organizations to offer parent classes and inform them of events and services that may be useful and relevant.

• TLT is funded through individual donations, several grants including the United Way and Chatham County, and corporate matching gifts and has a total budget of approximately $90k annually.

• TLT has a 9-member board, each serving for a 3-year term and may be elected for a second term.

• The Learning Trail has a strong balance sheet and a conservative financial reserves policy.

• Initiated in 2007 as a small after-school tutoring program sponsored by residents from the Governors Club in Chapel Hill, TLT continually expanded its program and was incorporated in 2014 as a 501(c)(3) and now draws volunteers and donors from a broad area.