Leading Edge Alliance Inc is located in Eden Prairie, MN. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (S40) the organization is classified as: Business & Industry, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Leading Edge Alliance Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Leading Edge Alliance Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Leading Edge Alliance Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.9% 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
THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO THE GROWTH AND PROSPERITY OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL ACCOUNTING AND CONSULTING FIRMS. IT PROVIDES A FORUM THAT WILL ASSIST IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF PERFORMANCE OF THESE FIRMS AND IN THE DELIVERY OF HIGH QUALITY SERVICES TO THEIR CLIENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP MEETINGS - MEETING OF VARIOUS SPECIALIZED GROUPS FROM MEMBER FIRMS, SUCH AS AUDIT, TAX, GOVERNMENTAL, NOT FOR PROFIT, CONSULTING AND HUMAN RESOURCES. THIS CREATES A FORUM FOR DISCUSSION OF PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Anthony J Szczepaniak CEO | Officer | 40 | $363,500 |
Michael Newton Ca Chairman | Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
Shanker Iyer Fca Obe Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Erica Ishida Former Dir | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jeff Drummonds CPA Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Allan Litwin CPA Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,885,924 |
Investment income | $443 |
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 | $1,886,367 |
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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $363,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $545,790 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $26,133 |
Other employee benefits | $107,663 |
Payroll taxes | $35,175 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,484 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,975 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $20,768 |
Advertising and promotion | $18,555 |
Office expenses | $1,950 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $33,475 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $328,637 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,028 |
Insurance | $4,145 |
All other expenses | $71,953 |
Total functional expenses | $1,996,657 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $460,235 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $199,900 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $33,340 |
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 | $46,589 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,044 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $746,108 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,085 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $104,324 |
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 | $3,979 |
Total liabilities | $134,388 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $611,720 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $746,108 |
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