Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (W70) the organization is classified as: Leadership Development, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc employed 129 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc generated $16.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $21.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.1% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc has awarded 51 individual grants totaling $11,335,692. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CENSUS & DATA EQUITY: THIS PROGRAM WORKS TO ACHIEVE MORE ROBUST AND INCLUSIVE DATA COLLECTION, ANALYSIS, AND REPORTING - INCLUDING THROUGH THE DECENNIAL CENSUS AND AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY- IN ORDER TO IDENTIFY AND REMEDY DISPARITIES THAT UNDERMINE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND HARM MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES. THE PROGRAM IS BUILDING OFF THE SUCCESSFUL WORK TO ACHIEVE AN ACCURATE AND INCLUSIVE COUNT IN THE 2020 CENSUS TO DEVELOP A CONTINUOUS AND INFORMED CENSUS STRATEGY BETWEEN DECENNIAL COUNTS THAT INVOLVES PUBLIC EDUCATION, COMMUNICATIONS OUTREACH, AND FIELD MOBILIZATION. THE PROGRAM IS ALSO EXPANDING ITS FOCUS BEYOND OUR CENSUS WORK TO ACHIEVE BETTER DATA COLLECTION POLICIES AND PRACTICE MORE BROADLY IN A NUMBER OF AREAS, INCLUDING HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE.
COMMUNICATIONS: THROUGH STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS INCLUDING THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION, VIDEOS, FACT-SHEETS, TOOLS AND TRAININGS, THE EDUCATION FUND IS SHIFTING THE NARRATIVE ON CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS TO GAIN PUBLIC WILL IN OUR FIGHT TOWARDS JUSTICE.
VOTING RIGHTS: THE EDUCATION FUND'S VOTING RIGHTS PROGRAM AIMS TO WORK WITH OUR PARTNERS AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE NATION TO MODERNIZE ELECTIONS AND BUILD A 21ST CENTURY DEMOCRACY - A DEMOCRACY WHERE ALL OF OUR VOICES ARE HEARD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
James Rucker Chair (until 04/2023), Then Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dorian Warren Director (until 04/2023), Then Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Relman Treasurer (until 04/2023), Then Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Thomas Dir. (until 04/2023), Then Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Birch Dir. (until 04/2023), Then Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cathy Albisa Director (from 10/2023) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Precision Strategies Llc Project Management, Media & Advertising | 12/30/23 | $451,159 |
Bully Pulpit Interactive Llc Project Management, Media & Advertising | 12/30/23 | $299,851 |
Obm Group Inc Project Management, Media & Advertising | 12/30/23 | $250,000 |
Transient Identiti Inc Project Management, Media & Advertising | 12/30/23 | $215,000 |
Clyde Group Llc Media Relations & Public Aff. Support | 12/30/23 | $203,098 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $578,275 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $15,818,114 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $16,396,389 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $6,000 |
Investment income | $836,971 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$353,637 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$23,005 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $16,882,818 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,745,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,719,562 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $735,065 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $7,903,772 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $435,072 |
Other employee benefits | $851,628 |
Payroll taxes | $750,163 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $36,806 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $63,486 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $53,402 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $99,867 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,261,669 |
Advertising and promotion | $630,245 |
Office expenses | $83,383 |
Information technology | $590,535 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $902,203 |
Travel | $283,681 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $256,457 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $152,363 |
Insurance | $53,451 |
All other expenses | $680 |
Total functional expenses | $21,309,073 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $115,862 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,892,632 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $5,094,529 |
Accounts receivable, net | $59,011 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $266,738 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $350,257 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $37,303,203 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $7,553,331 |
Total assets | $57,635,563 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,435,625 |
Grants payable | $1,571,875 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $8,798,707 |
Total liabilities | $11,806,207 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $31,369,746 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $14,459,610 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $57,635,563 |
Over the last fiscal year, Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc has awarded $2,745,000 in support to 18 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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REGENTS-UCLA CENTER CENTER FOR HEALTH POLICY RESEARCH PURPOSE: DATA EQUITY PROGRAM | $325,000 |
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: DATA EQUITY PROGRAM | $250,000 |
WHITMAN-WALKER INSTITUTE PURPOSE: DATA EQUITY PROGRAM | $400,000 |
THE CHILDREN'S AGENDA PURPOSE: DATA EQUITY PROGRAM | $250,000 |
SOUTHEAST ASIAN RESOURCE ACTION CENTER PURPOSE: DATA EQUITY PROGRAM | $200,000 |
COALITION ON HUMAN NEEDS PURPOSE: DATA EQUITY PROGRAM | $175,000 |