City Leadership is located in Memphis, TN. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (W99) the organization is classified as: Public & Societal Benefit N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2023, City Leadership employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. City Leadership 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 12/2023, City Leadership generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.1% per year over the past 9 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 2022, City Leadership has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $170,063. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CITY LEADERSHIP EXISTS TO RECRUIT, DEVELOP, & CATALYZE LEADERS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CITY OF MEMPHIS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
UNDER ITS RECRUIT PROGRAM, CITY LEADERSHIP SEEKS TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN TALENT FOR MEMPHIS,ESPECIALLY ITS NONPROFIT SECTOR, PRIMARILY THROUGH ITS 901 CAMPAIGNS: CHOOSE901, TEACH901, SERVE901 AND CHOOSE901 ALUMNI. THESE PROGRAMS MARKET MEMPHIS LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY HIGHLIGHTING VARIOUS VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN MEMPHIS AND HOW TO INVEST IN AND ENJOY THE CITY. APPROXIMATELY 5000 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS AS WELL AS OVER 40 ORGANIZATIONS BENEFITED.
UNDER ITS DEVELOP PROGRAM, CITY LEADERSHIP CONSULTS AND WORKS WITH ORGANIZATIONS, ESPECIALLY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND LEADERS FROM EVERY FIELD: BUSINESSES, GOVERNMENT ENTITIES, SCHOOLS, TEACHERS, ARTISTS, AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS TO HELP THEM REACH THEIR POTENTIAL INDIVIDUALLY AND TOGETHER. CITY OFFERS EXPERTISE TO THESE GROUPS IN STRATEGIC PLANNING, RESEARCH, MULTIMEDIA, FUNDRAISING, BRANDING, TECHNOLOGY, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND TALENT ACQUISITION. IN 2020, GIVE901, LLC BECAME A PART OF CITY'S DEVELOP PROGRAM TO INCLUDE A NETWORK OF CITY-BUILDERS CREATING OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMPHIS KIDS THROUGH INNOVATIVE EDUCATION SOLUTIONS. FUNDS FROM INDIVIDUALS AND CORPORATE GIFTS GO DIRECTLY TO SUPPORT SCHOOLS, TEACHER TRAINING, AND AFTER-SCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAMS. APPROXIMATELY 2700 RECIPIENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Marcus E Lewis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tom Marino Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Matt Brennan Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
John R Carroll Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $200,089 |
Grant Edwards Operations Director | Officer | 40 | $115,589 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $45,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,922,303 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $33,115 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,967,303 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $227,440 |
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 | $48,802 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,243,545 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $99,710 |
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. | $315,678 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $114,801 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,055,084 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $33,666 |
Other employee benefits | $137,115 |
Payroll taxes | $93,636 |
Fees for services: Management | $50,532 |
Fees for services: Legal | $12,144 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $26,032 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $36,800 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $96,308 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $90,318 |
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 | $59,129 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,301,896 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $463,617 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $78,785 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $35,511 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $110,179 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $152,617 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $204,127 |
Total assets | $1,044,836 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $112,317 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $41,792 |
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 | $204,340 |
Total liabilities | $358,449 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $685,887 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $500 |
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 | $1,044,836 |
Over the last fiscal year, City Leadership has awarded $90,388 in support to 9 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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STREETS MINISTRIES PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $8,173 |
MEMPHIS TEACHER RESIDENCY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $8,173 |
NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $8,173 |
THE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL OF MEMPHIS PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $24,611 |
MEMPHIS ATHLETIC MINISTRIES PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $8,173 |
SOULSVILLE CHARTER SCHOOL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $8,432 |