Leaven Inc

Organization Overview

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 12/2022, Leaven Inc employed 8 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 12/2022, Leaven Inc generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.9% per year over the past 8 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 87 individual grants totaling $1,810,288. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jessica Brown
Director
$0
Elliott Clare
Treasurer
$0
Patricia Exarhos
Past Preside
$0
Jay Gottleib
Director
$0
Reverend Rebecca Henry
Director
$0
Rebecca Kellner
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $284,430
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,266,240
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $9,834
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,550,670
Total Program Service Revenue$26,920
Investment income $41,000
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 $1,618,590

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Leaven Inc has awarded $34,051 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

APPLETON HOUSING AUTHORITY

PURPOSE: RENT ASSISTANCE

$7,677

CRAFTSMANS VILLAGE

PURPOSE: RENTAL ASSISTANCE

$6,041

NORTHERN MANAGEMENT LLC

PURPOSE: RENT ASSISTANCE

$9,017

GRISHABER SERVICE STATION

PURPOSE: TRANSPORTATION ASSIS

$5,657

KARADEMAS MANAGEMENT

PURPOSE: RENTAL ASSISTANCE

$5,659
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