Encouraging Leaders
- Assets
- $207.8k
- Revenue
- $735.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 84-4229585
Organization Overview
Encouraging Leaders is located in Minneapolis, MN. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Encouraging Leaders employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Encouraging Leaders 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 12/2022, Encouraging Leaders generated $735.4k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $619.9k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 114.3% per year over the past 3 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE UNDERSERVED YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, HELPING THEM RECOGNIZE THEIR INNER TALENTS AND GAIN CONFIDENCE IN THEIR ABILITY TO SHAPE A POSITIVE FUTURE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE THEM WITH THE NECESSARY TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS EXPERIENCING POVERTY, TRAUMA, OR SOCIAL INJUSTICE, ENABLING THEM TO BECOME THRIVING CONTRIBUTORS TO SOCIETY THROUGH CAREER READINESS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, OUTREACH, AND AWARENESS EFFORTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ASSISTING OVER 40 FAMILIES IN OVERCOMING HARDSHIPS: WE HAVE PLAYED A PIVOTAL ROLE IN HELPING MORE THAN 40 FAMILIES OVERCOME A VARIETY OF CHALLENGES. THROUGH OUR CAREER READINESS PROGRAM, WE'VE GUIDED THEM TOWARDS SECURING GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORTED THEIR JOURNEY TO BREAK FREE FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE. ADDITIONALLY, WE'VE PROVIDED CRUCIAL FOOD SUPPORT TO ENSURE THEIR BASIC NEEDS ARE MET.
HIV SELF-TESTING KIT DISTRIBUTION: WE HAVE SUPPLIED AND DISTRIBUTED OVER 250 HIV SELF-TESTING KITS, SPECIFICALLY TAILORED TO SUPPORT YOUNG ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY. THIS HAS CONTRIBUTED TO RAISING AWARENESS AND PROMOTING HEALTH CONSCIOUSNESS IN THESE GROUPS. THESE MILESTONES DEMONSTRATE OUR UNWAVERING DEDICATION TO IMPROVING THE WELLBEING AND PROSPECTS OF THOSE WE SERVE, MAKING OUR COMMUNITY A BETTER PLACE FOR ALL.
COVID-19 VACCINATION OUTREACH: IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, WE'VE SUCCESSFULLY ADMINISTERED VACCINES TO 221 INDIVIDUALS IN NORTH MINNEAPOLIS, TARGETING THE MOST VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES IN THE AREA. OUR EFFORTS HAVE PLAYED A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN MITIGATING THE IMPACT OF THE VIRUS.
PLEDGE FOR A DRUG-FREE COMMUNITY: OUR ADVOCACY INITIATIVES HAVE LED TO 1,000 YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS PLEDGING THEIR COMMITMENT TO A DRUG-FREE COMMUNITY. THESE INDIVIDUALS HAVE NOT ONLY SIGNED THE PLEDGE BUT HAVE ALSO BECOME ACTIVE ADVOCATES, WORKING THE CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tezzaree El-Amin Champion Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $86,667 |
Jacqueline Martin Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $3,650 |
Troy Amlee Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Donzell Campbell Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Trayontae Jones Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Marcus Smith Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $619,358 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $116,036 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $735,394 |
| 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 | $735,394 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $72,100 |
| 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. | $90,317 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,650 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $141,565 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $86,408 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $300 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,635 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $132,585 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,946 |
| Office expenses | $40,005 |
| Information technology | $3,452 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $18,430 |
| Travel | $10,593 |
| 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 | $9,486 |
| All other expenses | $40 |
| Total functional expenses | $619,860 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $207,800 |
| 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 | $207,800 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $225 |
| 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 | $225 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $207,575 |
| 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 | $207,800 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Encouraging Leaders has awarded $72,100 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ZINTKALA LUTA PURPOSE: SEE SCHEDULE O | $10,600 |
ASIAN MEDIA ACCESS PURPOSE: SEE SCHEDULE O | $40,000 |
NEW YOUTH REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAMNEW SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH PURPOSE: SEE SCHEDULE O | $9,000 |
THE FIBI NETWORK PURPOSE: SEE SCHEDULE O | $12,500 |