Lead Ohio is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Lead Ohio employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lead Ohio is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Lead Ohio generated $388.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $323.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 29.5% 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:
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LEAD OHIO FILLS A UNIQUE GAP IN OHIOS PROGRESSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGH A SERIES OF TRAINING PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR COMMUNITY LEADERS WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON EQUITY FOR GROUPS WHO ARE UNDERREPRESENTED IN GOVERNMENT. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, WOMEN, PEOPLE OF COLOR, MILLENNIALS / GEN ZS AND MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY. WHO CAN TRAIN WITH LEAD OHIO? WE WELCOME PROGRESSIVES FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS WE'VE FOUND THAT THOSE WHO BENEFIT MOST FROM OUR TRAININGS INCLUDE COMMUNITY LEADERS AND ACTIVISTS, NONPROFIT LEADERS, CAMPAIGN OPERATIVES AND VOLUNTEERS AND POTENTIAL CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE. WHY TRAIN WITH LEAD OHIO? AT LEAD OHIO WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON OFFERING THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE PROGRESSIVE LEADERSHIP AND CAMPAIGN TRAINING PROGRAM IN THE STATE, THE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, ALONGSIDE WEEKEND WORKSHOPS ALL TAUGHT BY SOME OF THE MOST SEASONED EXPERTS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE FIELDS IN OHIO. LEAD OHIO SETS ITSELF APART FROM MANY OTHER TRAINING ORGANIZATIONS NOT ONLY BY THE DEPTH OF OUR
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LEADERSHIP ACADEMY - A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OVER THE COURSE OF SIX FULL SATURDAYS FOR POTENTIAL CANDIDATES FOR ELECTED OFFICES FROM TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE ALL THE WAY UP TO U.S. CONGRESS AND CAMPAIGN STAFF AND OPERATIVES. WEEKEND WORKSHOPS - FULL DAY TRAINING COVERING BEST PRACTICES, CAMPAIGN AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR POTENTIAL CANDIDATES, STAFF AND OPERATIVES, VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS LOOKING TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT. INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS - 90 MINUTE EVENING SESSIONS COVERING WHO WE ARE, WHAT WE DO AND OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED WITH LEAD OHIO AS WELL AS INFORMATION ON GETTING CIVICALLY ENGAGED IN YOUR AREA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Denny Wojtanowski Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $127,696 |
Kimberly Padilla Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Khaled Salehi Resigned Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Antonio Webb Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Knisley Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Burga Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $373,621 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $373,621 |
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 | $388,629 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $127,696 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $31,924 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $116,958 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $7,000 |
Payroll taxes | $20,430 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,775 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,225 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $9,191 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $6,724 |
Information technology | $963 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,500 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $200 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $415 |
Insurance | $779 |
All other expenses | $3,079 |
Total functional expenses | $323,125 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $201,256 |
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 | $1,103 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $844 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $203,203 |
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 | $203,203 |
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 | $203,203 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Lead Ohio has recieved totaling $110,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Ohio Progressive Collaborative Columbus, OH PURPOSE: Training and Leadership Dev | $100,000 |
American Federation Of Teachers Columbus, OH PURPOSE: ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
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