Leading From Within
- Assets
- $429.4k
- Revenue
- $619.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Founding
- 12/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 68-0365504
Organization Overview
Leading From Within is located in Santa Barbara, CA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Leading From Within employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Leading From Within 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, Leading From Within generated $619.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $517.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.3% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
LEADING FROM WITHIN EQUIPS COMMUNITY CHANGEMAKERS TO GROW THEIR ABILITY TO LEAD, COLLABORATE, AND DRIVE SOLUTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: WE OFFER FOUR CORE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS FOR SOCIAL IMPACT SECTOR LEADERS: COURAGE TO LEAD,EMERGING LEADERS, LEADING FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT, AND THE KATHERINE HARVEY FELLOWS. EACH PROGRAM IS COHORT BASED AND SERVES DIFFERENT NICHES OF SOCIAL IMPACT LEADERS. THESE PROVIDE STRONGER AND MORE DIVERSE LEADERS WITH INCREASED CONFIDENCE, SKILLS, AND SUPPORT, AND AN ABILITY TO SUSTAIN THEIR COMMITMENT FOR THE LONG HAUL; MORE PUBLIC-MINDED LEADERS WHO CAN ENGAGE ACROSS THE BOUNDARIES OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENT, AND BUSINESS, COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO CAN MORE EFFECTIVELY BUILD COOPERATION AND TRUST, AND A NETWORK OF LEADERS WITH AN INCREASED CAPACITY TO DISRUPT STATUS QUO THINKING AND ENGAGE OTHERS IN THE WORK OF OUR COMMUNITIES.
RENEWAL: THE CULTURES OF RENEWAL PROJECT, A FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PARTNERSHIP, IS DESIGNED TO HELP SUSTAIN CALIFORNIA'S NONPROFIT AND SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVEMENT PRACTITIONERS. THIS WAS A ONE TIME, SECOND STAGE, RESEARCH PROGRAM THAT ASSESSED THE NEEDS FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, RENEWAL AND RETREAT OFFERINGS FOR NONPROFIT AND SOCIAL JUSTICE PRACTITIONERS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. OUR RESEARCH INCREASINGLY RECOGNIZES THAT PRIORITIZING PRACTITIONERS PERSONAL WELL-BEING IS A NECESSARY AND STRATEGIC INVESTMENT TO SUSTAIN MOVEMENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS. THIS IS CONNECTED TO THE GROWING MOVEMENT FOR COLLECTIVE AND HEALING JUSTICE, WHICH EMPHASIZES ADDRESSING SYSTEMATIC OPPRESSION THROUGH COMMUNITY-LED MOVEMENTS TO SUSTAIN EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL WELL-BEING.
PEER COMMUNITIES: WE ACTIVELY INVEST IN OUR NETWORKS OF ALUMNI TO CULTIVATE ONGOING PEER LEARNING, ACCESS TO RESOURCES, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION. OUR NETWORK OF 550+ ALUMNI INCLUDES LEADERS FROM NONPROFITS, GOVERNMENT, EDUCATION, PHILANTHROPY AND BUSINESS WHO ARE ALL FOCUSED ON THE COMMON GOOD. WE ALSO ENGAGE THE BROADER SOCIAL SECTOR LEADERSHIP TO FACILITATE NETWORKS AND COLLABORATIONS TO OVERCOME TRADITIONAL BARRIERS TO POSITIVE CHANGE. OUR FOCUS IS TO PRODUCE POSITIVE, EXPONENTIAL IMPACT ACROSS ISSUE AREAS, THE SOCIAL SECTOR, AND THE SANTA BARBARA REGION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ed France Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $100,000 |
Katya Armistead Director | Trustee | 4 | $11,750 |
Ashley Costa Director | Trustee | 4 | $4,100 |
Ken Saxon Chair | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Jim Morouse Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Jennifer Reitz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $72,994 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $498,794 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $571,788 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $47,020 |
| Investment income | $856 |
| 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 | $619,664 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $100,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $91,509 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,521 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,977 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $8,021 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $42,275 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $10,284 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,976 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $176 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $17,468 |
| All other expenses | $3,964 |
| Total functional expenses | $517,456 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $429,404 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total assets | $429,404 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,467 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $54,750 |
| 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 | $69,217 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $271,697 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $88,490 |
| 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 | $429,404 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that Leading From Within has recieved totaling $299,875.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Santa Barbara Foundation Santa Barbara, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS | $137,524 |
Eric Schwartz Fam Foundation Fairfield, IA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Durfee Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $25,000 |
Manitou Fund White Bear Lake, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Conrad N Hilton Foundation Westlake Village, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A RESEARCH PROJECT ON RETREAT CENTERS FOR CALIFORNIA NONPROFITS. | $22,500 |
The California Endowment Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: UNDERSTANDING THE NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO STRENGTHEN ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH: TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE LONG-TERM SOCIAL CAPITAL NEEDS OF THE POWER-BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE IN CALIFORNIA AND RESEARCH STRATEGIES THAT WILL SUSTAIN LEADERS WHO FIGHT FOR HEALTH AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. | $20,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Klamath River Renewal Corporation Berkeley, CA | $47,329,162 | $42,537,109 |
Western Rivers Conservancy Portland, OR | $69,706,599 | $6,069,985 |
California Waterfowl Association Roseville, CA | $35,396,569 | $21,080,372 |
Water Foundation Sacramento, CA | $24,031,910 | $14,837,978 |
Digdeep Right To Water Project Los Angeles, CA | $16,956,500 | $12,789,451 |
California Rural Water Association Sacramento, CA | $3,577,030 | $6,460,960 |
Nature Collective Solana Beach, CA | $16,094,716 | $5,764,698 |
Walker Basin Conservancy Reno, NV | $80,094,902 | $17,114,927 |
Santa Ana Watershed Association Of Rcds Riverside, CA | $6,098,465 | $4,472,919 |
The Coral Reef Alliance San Francisco, CA | $4,014,411 | $4,148,102 |
Sustainable Ocean Alliance Inc San Francisco, CA | $4,770,789 | $3,228,934 |
U S Water Alliance Oakland, CA | $3,930,310 | $4,183,310 |