Leading Edge International Ltd
- Assets
- $123.1k
- Revenue
- $556.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Strasburg, OH
- Founding
- 06/1974
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-7376155
Organization Overview
Leading Edge International Ltd, operating under the name Lei, is located in Strasburg, OH. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (X99) the organization is classified as: Religion-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lei 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 12/2021, Lei generated $556.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $541.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.9% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF LOCAL CHRISTIAN LEADERS TO REBUILD FAITH COMMUNITIES FOUNDED ON RELATIONSHIPS OF LOVE AND TRUST. WE LOOK FOR SERVANT LEADERS WHO COMPETENTLY SERVE THE SPIRITUALLY SEEKING THE EMOTIONALLY EXHAUSTED OR PHYSICALLY HURTING IN THE NATIONS OF EURASIA EASTERN EUROPE AND BEYOND. OUR MOTTO IS FROM ISAIAH 61: "OAKS FROM ASHES; COMMUNITIES FROM RUINS." OUR STRATEGY SUMMED UP IS: BRING CHRIST TO YOUR NEIGHBOR UP CLOSE IN PERSON OVER TIME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: WE DEVELOP THE CAPACITY VISION AND CHARACTER OF CHRISTIAN LEADERS IN EURASIA EUROPE & AFRICA. THEY IN TURN MOBILIZE OTHERS TO SERVE. WE SUPPLEMENT RESOURCES THEY GATHER LOCALLY WITH THE TRAINING & FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR VISION. IN THE TERMS OF OUR MOTTO THESE LEADERS ARE THE STRONG OAKS THAT GROW FROM THE ASHES AND SHELTER OTHERS. RESULTS 2020: EIGHT LEADING EDGE LEADERS HELPED 4 PASTORS & 28 LOCAL MISSION LEADERS THIS YEAR.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: STRONG LOCAL LEADERS MOTIVATE AND MOBILIZE THEIR COMMUNITY TO ACCOMPLISH A WORTHY VISION. WITHOUT USURPING LOCAL CONTROL OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROJECTS ATTEMPTED WE BACK UP GOOD LOCAL EFFORTS. MAJOR FOCUS IN 2015: MISSIONAL ENTERPRISES IN SLOVAKIA CROATIA BELARUS & RUSSIA FAMILY AND RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING IN CZECH REP RESULTS 2020. SERVED 23 NGO'S OR CHURCHES IN 9 EURASIAN COUNTRIES AND 1 IN AFRICA.
MISSION AND EVANGELISM: SOME HAVE THE COURAGE TO WORK OUTSIDE THEIR CULTURAL COMFORT ZONE. WE HELPED EURASIANS IN 7 NGO'S. TRAVEL TO NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES TO REACH OTHERS AND OFFER PRACTICAL HELP. THEY TRAINED PASTORS OF HOUSE CHURCHES. RESULTS. 2020: SERVED 6 CHURCHES AND MISSION AGENCIES REACHING OUT TO SIX EURASIAN AND AFRICAN COUNTRIES. CHURCHES TAUGHT LIFE SKILLS TO ABANDONED YOUTH AND SHARED THE CHRISTIAN FAITH WHERE IT IS STILL NEW NEWS".
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Neil Lessman Director | Trustee | 30 | $13,693 |
Ralph Gatti Board Member Officio | Trustee | 25 | $0 |
Brian Kessler Board Of Director Officio | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ralph Schie Non Voting Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Cathie Robinson Non Voting Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $556,821 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $556,821 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $556,821 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $469,519 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,693 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,693 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $31,580 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,192 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,089 |
| Fees for services: Management | $4,587 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,389 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,979 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $824 |
| Office expenses | $1,565 |
| Information technology | $424 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $3,931 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $541,795 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $115,074 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $7,999 |
| Total assets | $123,073 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $82,903 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $82,903 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $40,170 |
| 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 | $123,073 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Leading Edge International Ltd has recieved totaling $143,850.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: RELIGION | $85,000 |
Domanada Foundation Donald E Sveen Et Al Ttees Wheaton, IL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $35,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED | $8,500 |
Tyndale House Ministries Carol Stream, IL PURPOSE: General program support | $8,000 |
Immi Word And Deed Foundation Inc Westfield, IN PURPOSE: FURTHERING THE SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST | $7,350 |
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