Be A Leader Foundation is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (W70) the organization is classified as: Leadership Development, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Be A Leader Foundation employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Be A Leader 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 12/2023, Be A Leader Foundation generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.5% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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BE A LEADERS MISSION IS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS WHO ARE PREPARED FOR AND SUCCEED IN HIGHER EDUCATION BY EMPOWERING THEM WITH TOOLS, LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND CONSISTENT SUPPORT, TRANSFORMING LIVES AND CREATING LIFE LONG OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OUR VISION IS WHERE ALL STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED IN HIGHER EDUCATION AND HAVE THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES TO ENSURE PERSONAL SUCCESS. WE HAVE CREATED A SUCCESSFUL TEMPLATE OF COLLEGE GOING PROGRAMS AND NOW SERVE WELL OVER 14,000 A YEAR. BE A LEADERS THEORY OF CHANGE RESTS ON THE BELIEF THAT PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH GUIDANCE, MENTORSHIP, ACCESS TO RESOURCES, AND EMPOWERMENT ENHANCES THEIR CHANCES OF PURSUING A HIGHER EDUCATION. OUR STUDENTS HAVE ALL THE POTENTIAL TO SUCCEED ACADEMICALLY AND PURSUE A POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION BUT ARE MANY TIMES LACKING THE EXTERNAL SUPPORT AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO FINISH THE COLLEGE GOING EQUATION. SUPPORT FROM CARING ADULTS IS A SIGNIFICANT COMPONENT TO OUR SERVICES AND HELPING OUR STUDENTS SUCCEED. OUR VOLUNTEERS SERVE AS MENTORS TO HELP GUIDE THE COLLEGE GOING CONVERSATION WITH STUDENTS. FOR OUR SENIORS, SENIOR BOOT CAMP COACHES PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN HELPING OUR STUDENTS MEET CRITICAL SENIOR YEAR DEADLINES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Soilo J Felix President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $154,915 |
Melissa B Trujillo Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathryn Baker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Trejo Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Desoto Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Steven Ortega Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $220,843 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,416,497 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,637,340 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $37,262 |
Investment income | $49,150 |
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 | $1,723,752 |
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. | $34,450 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $171,146 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $57,049 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $898,070 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $33,848 |
Payroll taxes | $74,073 |
Fees for services: Management | $85,007 |
Fees for services: Legal | $7,115 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $31,920 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $16,569 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $29,035 |
Information technology | $46,957 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $56,147 |
Travel | $33,491 |
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 | $12,784 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,663,258 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,262,472 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $628,916 |
Accounts receivable, net | $12,750 |
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 | $2,227,345 |
Investments—other securities | $16,800 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $108,339 |
Total assets | $5,256,622 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $72,809 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $11,250 |
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 | $87,602 |
Total liabilities | $171,661 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,358,550 |
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 | $5,256,622 |