Leaven Inc is located in Menasha, WI. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Leaven Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Leaven 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 12/2021, Leaven Inc generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.7% 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.
Since 2015, Leaven Inc has awarded 82 individual grants totaling $1,776,237. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SERVING THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE IN THE TRI-COUNTY AREA (CALUMET, OUTAGAMIE, AND WINNEBAGO COUNTIES) BY: 1) PROVIDING EMERGENCY GOODS AND SERVICES ON A SHORT TERM BASIS TO NEEDY PEOPLE WHO DO NOT QUALIFY FOR SERVICE BY, OR WHOSE NEEDS CANNOT BE MET ENTIRELY BY EXISTING AGENCIES. 2) PROVIDING A CENTRAL AGENCY FOR REFERRAL AND/OR DISTRIBUTION OF GOODS AND SERVICES THAT WOULD HELP ELIMINATE DUPLICATION OF EFFORTS WHILE REDUCING FRAUDULENT USE OF HELPING SERVICES THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION FILE ON AGENCIES, REFERRALS, SERVICES AND USERS. 3) PROVIDING A FLOW OF INFORMATION AMONG HELPING AGENCIES AS TO THE EVER- CHANGING MATTERS OF SERVICES AVAILABLE AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. ANALYZING USE OF SERVICES AND POLICIES OF AGENCIES TO HELP ADVOCATE JUSTICE FOR THE NEEDY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDING EMERGENCY GOODS AND SERVICES ON A SHORT TERM BASIS TO NEEDY PEOPLE WHO DO NOT QUALIFY FOR SERVICE BY, OR WHOSE NEEDS CANNOT BE MET ENTIRELY BY EXISTING AGENCIES.
THE LCRC (LEAVEN COMMUNITY RESOURCE PROGRAM) INCLUDES 14 PARTNERING AGENCIES UNDER ONE ROOF. THIS ONE-OF-A KIND RESOURCE CENTER OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF SERVICES AND SUPPORT. THE FOLLOWING ARE THE PARTNERING AGENCIES: FISC, ENERGY SERVICES, INC, CHRISTINE ANN DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES, ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, CATHOLIC CHARITIES, FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE, PEER SUPPORT ADVOCATE, PARTNERSHIP COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, FEEDING AMERICA, RIVERVIEW GARDENS, COTS, FOX VALLEY VETERANS COUNCIL, INC, KIMBERLY-CLARK, AND A SPANISH RESOURCE ADVOCATE.
PAY IT FORWARD PROGRAM IS A NO-FEE, NO-COST LOAN PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WHO WOULDN'T QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE TRADITIONAL CHARITY MODEL. A CONTINGENCY TO THE LOAN IS NO-COST BUDGET COUNSELING PROVIDED BY FISC. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO HELP PARTICIPANTS LEARN TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS AND BUILD FINANCIAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY. LOAN PAYMENTS WILL BE RECYCLED TO FUND NEW LOANS, ENSURING GREATER UTILIZATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S RESOURCES AND ENABLING IT TO EXTEND ITS REACH TO MORE HOUSEHOLDS. DURING 2020, THE ORGANIZATION PAID OUT 6,205 IN LOANS AND RECEIVED 3,890 IN REPAYMENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mary Parsons Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $86,709 |
Patricia Exarhos Past Preside | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Tim Murphy President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Elliott Clare Treasurer | Trustee | $0 | |
Mary Downs Secretary | Trustee | $0 | |
Jay Gottleib Director | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $190,394 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,224,807 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,845 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,415,201 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $24,720 |
Investment income | $6,766 |
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 | $1,446,687 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $545,668 |
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. | $86,709 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,677 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $202,834 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,768 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $22,369 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $34,080 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $24,965 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $10,055 |
Information technology | $16,155 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $38,934 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $61,825 |
Insurance | $7,816 |
All other expenses | $2,608 |
Total functional expenses | $1,102,661 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $50 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $692,969 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,012 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,197 |
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 | $8,707 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,003,816 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,316 |
Investments—other securities | $7,574,698 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $9,287,765 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,261 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $16,940 |
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 | $19,526 |
Total liabilities | $41,727 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,575,749 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $670,289 |
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 | $9,287,765 |
Over the last fiscal year, Leaven Inc has awarded $188,200 in support to 19 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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MENASHA UTILITIES PURPOSE: UTILITY ASSISTANCE | $24,262 |
PREMIER REAL ESTATE MGMT PURPOSE: RENT ASSISTANCE | $19,686 |
WE ENERGIES PURPOSE: UTILITY ASSISTANCE | $18,963 |
CITY OF APPLETON PURPOSE: UTILITY ASSISTANCE | $13,751 |
DIAMOND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC PURPOSE: RENT ASSISTANCE | $11,444 |
WESTERN TOWNHOMES PURPOSE: RENTAL ASSISTANCE | $11,286 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Leaven Inc has recieved totaling $4,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Mercy Works Foundation Inc Appleton, WI PURPOSE: MONETARY SUPPORT | $4,000 |
Beg. Balance | $6,005,417 |
Earnings | $900,749 |
Admin Expense | $55,944 |
Net Contributions | $882,108 |
Other Expense | $157,632 |
Ending Balance | $7,574,698 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Human Resources Development Institute Inc Chicago, IL | $14,371,854 | $24,270,043 |
Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of St Cloud St Cloud, MN | $15,523,133 | $20,074,695 |
Catholic Charities West Michigan Grand Rapids, MI | $13,577,921 | $21,603,747 |
Assyrian National Council Of Illinois Chicago, IL | $17,237,581 | $21,046,154 |
Mid Sioux Opportunity Inc Remsen, IA | $5,070,371 | $19,629,808 |
Anoka County Community Action Program Inc Blaine, MN | $29,951,752 | $19,161,857 |
Casa Central Social Services Corporation Chicago, IL | $9,927,456 | $19,199,758 |
Eight Cap Inc Orleans, MI | $2,750,464 | $18,614,954 |
Catholic Charities Of Shiawassee & Genesee Counties Flint, MI | $13,966,516 | $19,279,987 |
Wedgwood Christian Services Grand Rapids, MI | $24,031,475 | $18,911,597 |
Scott-Carver-Dakota Cap Agency Inc Shakopee, MN | $7,282,978 | $17,833,370 |
Canvas Health Inc Oakdale, MN | $11,355,158 | $16,271,120 |