Leadership Ascension Foundation is located in Gonzales, LA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, 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. Leadership Ascension Foundation 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, Leadership Ascension Foundation generated $320.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $94.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.1% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LEADERSHIP ASCENSION IS AN INNOVATIVE PROGRAM THAT ASSITS IN PREPARING EMERGING COMMUNITY LEADERS FOR LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE PURPOSE OF LEADERSHIP ASCENSION FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR AND INCREASE THE AWARENESS OF POTENTIAL LEADERS BY GIVING THEM AN INTENSE COURSE WHICH ENCOMPASSES A BROAD SCOPE OF COMMUNITY CONCERNS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Amy Lambert Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Wayne Hamilton VP - Risk Management | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Holly Daigle President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Johnette Mauldin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tony Ruiz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Greta Gordon VP - Operations | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $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 | $320,650 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $320,650 |
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 | $320,650 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $92,852 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $2,020 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $94,872 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $309,398 |
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 | $500 |
Total assets | $309,898 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $309,898 |
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 | $309,898 |
Over the last fiscal year, Leadership Ascension Foundation has awarded $232,118 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: TO BUILD PHASE 1 OF ALL ABILITIES BASEBALL FIELD | $184,790 |
Gonzales, LA PURPOSE: TO REFURBISH DONATED SPACE | $21,443 |
KIDZ COVE DISCOVERY PARK PURPOSE: TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT | $18,442 |
Donaldsonville, LA PURPOSE: TO UPGRADE GROUP HOME FOR ADA ACCESSIBILITY | $7,443 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Leadership Ascension Foundation has recieved totaling $20,019.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Baton Rouge Area Foundation Baton Rouge, LA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR THE CLASS OF 2021 | $20,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $19 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
The Teaching Trust Dallas, TX | $0 | $1,277,048 |
Texas Classroom Teachers Association Austin, TX | $18,131,963 | $5,396,688 |
National Diversity Council Houston, TX | $4,256,858 | $6,138,107 |
American Case Management Association Little Rock, AR | $1,766,697 | $2,995,171 |
Texas Computer Education Association Austin, TX | $6,144,235 | $4,520,658 |
Jefferson Federation Of Teachers Health And Welfare Fund Metairie, LA | $2,212,673 | $3,830,342 |
Texas Pioneer Foundation Texarkana, TX | $58,953,395 | $3,411,006 |
Literacy Coalition Of Central Texas Austin, TX | $629,691 | $2,233,643 |
Louisiana Association Of Educators Baton Rouge, LA | $3,465,257 | $3,286,362 |
San Antonio Teachers Council San Antonio, TX | $834,260 | $2,135,124 |
Mississippi School Boards Association Clinton, MS | $9,542,173 | $2,519,623 |
Mississippi Association Of Educators Jackson, MS | $958,375 | $1,947,522 |