Leap Inc

Organization Overview

Leap Inc is located in Staples, MN. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (B05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Leap 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 06/2023, Leap Inc generated $225.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $242.5k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 24.5% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OBJECTIVES ARE TO: 1. WORK AS A LIAISON BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT, 2. SUPPORT VOLUNTEERISM IN THE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY, 3. IDENTIFY VIABLE WAYS FOR THE SCHOOL TO ADAPT TO CURRENT ECONOMICS AND DEMOGRAPHIC CIRCUMSTANCES, 4. DETERMINE THE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF THE DISTRICT THROUGH FOCUS GROUP MEETINGS AND DECIDE WHICH OPTIONS PROVIDE THE MOST BENEFITS FOR THE COMMUNITY AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, 5. BUILDING A STRONGER STAPLES COMMUNITY THAT WILL ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE NOW AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS, 6. DETERMINE THE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH FOCUS GROUP MEETINGS AND DECIDE WHICH OPTIONS PROVIDE THE MOST BENEFITS FOR THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESSES, 7. FACILITATE THE CITIZENS, CITY GOVERNMENT, AND BUSINESSES IN STAPLES TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION AND PLANNING AND WORK TOGETHER ON PROJECTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE STAPLES MOTLEY MUSIC BOOSTERS ACCOUNTED FOR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS OF THE STAPLES MOTLEY HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WERE USED TO TAKE THEIR MUSICAL TALENTS ON THE ROAD FOR A MUSIC TOUR.


CENTRAL MN BARN QUILTS - OBTAINED SUPPLIES FOR HOLDING A BARN QUILT CLASS. BARN QUILTS ARE DISPLAYED AROUND TOWN AS A TOURIST ATTRACTION. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - PURCHASE ITEMS AND PROVIDE GRANTS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMMING FOR THE LOCAL PUBLIC LIBRARY. HEALTH CONNECTIONS PROVIDES A FORUM FOR COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITIES OF TODD AND WADENA COUNTIES. THE MAJOR FOCUS POINTS FOR THE YEAR WERE LACTATION & CAR SEAT CLASSES. HOOKED ON FISHING - ASSISTED A LOCAL GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS IN PLANNING A "HOOKED ON FISHING, NOT DRUGS" EVENT FOR LOCAL KIDS. HELD A CANDIDATE FORUM AND ENCOURAGED VOTERS TO GET OUT AND VOTE. ASSISTED IN PROVIDING FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR BANNERS TO BE DISPLAYED ON CITY STREETS AT GRADUATION. ASSISTED OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS IN PROVIDING HOLIDAY MEALS AND CHRISTMAS 4 KIDS. ASSISTED WITH LOCAL GRADBLAST CELEBRATION FOR GRADUATING SENIORS. ASSISTED LOCAL CEMETERY WITH LAWN MOWER PURCHASE. SISTERS WITH SASS - ASSISTED THE GROUP WITH ATTENDING A MENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE. THE GROUP IS A WOMEN'S MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOCUSED ON EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH WORK, EDUCATION, AND WELL-BEING. EVENTS - HELPED SUPPORT THE CITY OF STAPLES WITH ITS SUMMER CELEBRATION. STAPLES MOTLEY ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME PURCHASED A DIGITAL KIOSK TO DISPLAY ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS, PRODUCED A HALL OF FAME BOOKLET FOR THE ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY. ASSISTED THE STAPLES MOTLEY PARENT TEACHER CONNECTION WITH AN EVENT. SPARKS MENTORING PROGRAM IS A NEW PROGRAM WHERE MENTORS VOLUNTEER IN SCHOOL TO BUILD CHILDREN'TS ACADEMIC SKILLS, SELF AWARENESS, COMMUNICATION, AND RELATIONSHIPS BY BECOMING A READING BUDDY OR LUNCHTIME BUDDY. MENTORS ARE TRAINED ON READING STRATEGIES AND BUILDING COMMUNICATION AND CARING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHILDREN. THE PROJECT WILL SPIN OFF IN THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR AS A NEW 501(C)(3) ENTITY. HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTER CLUBS (CHEERLEADING, BASEBALL, GOLF, SOFTBALL, SPEECH AND VOLLEYBALL) - PAY TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION FEES, UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES OF THE LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS.


MOTLEY JUNEFEST - ASSISTED THIS GROUP IN PROVIDING ACTIVITIES FOR THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY CELEBRATION AND THEN TRANSFERRED THE BALANCE OF THEIR FUNDS WHEN THEY FORMED THEIR OWN 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION.


TOURISM - LEAP MANAGES TOURISM DOLLARS COLLECTED VIA A CITY LODGING TAX FOR THE CITY OF STAPLES. A TOURISM COMMITTEE HELPS TO DIRECT A CONSULTANT WHO MARKETS THE STAPLES AREA THROUGH BILLBOARDS, THE EXPLORE MN TRAVEL GUIDE, THE MN LODGING ASSOCIATION, AND TO PROVIDE CONTENT FOR A DISCOVER STAPLES (DISCOVERSTAPLESMN.ORG) WEBSITE AND VISITOR GUIDE. IN ADDITION, REGIONAL PROMOTIONS AND LOCAL EVENTS WERE MARKETED.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Tim Rice
Chair
$0
Chris Etzler
Sec., Treas.
$0
Jerel Nelsen
Vice Chair
$0
Shane Tappe
Director, Ex
$0
Tom Kajer
Director
$0
Lisa Giza
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $50,154
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$111,083
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$161,237
Total Program Service Revenue$36,941
Investment income $29
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $26,317
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $225,224

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Leap Inc has awarded $68,094 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

MOTLEY COMMUNITY EVENTS ORGANIZATIO

PURPOSE: SPIN OFF ENTITY

$34,305

ISD 2170

PURPOSE: EQUIP FROM BOOSTERS

$20,990

ISD 2170

PURPOSE: MUSIC FORMALWEAR

$12,799
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