Leaders For Life Inc is located in Newark, NJ. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Leaders For Life Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Leaders For Life Inc 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, Leaders For Life Inc generated $740.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 48.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $459.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 38.5% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
LEADERS FOR LIFE, INC. PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND MENTORING SERVICES TO AT-RISK YOUTH IN THE GREATER NEWARK AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEADERS FOR LIFE ALTERNATIVE HS- PREPARES STUDENTS TO SUCCESSFULLY PASS THE HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCE EXAM. WE PROVIDE COURSE WORK AND RIGOROUS INSTRUCTION TO PREPARE STUDENTS, WITH LIFE SKILLS NEEDED TO TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE EXAM WHILE ALLOWING FOR INCREASES IN THEIR PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE AND GROWTH. WE PROVIDE PREPARATION OVER A 16 WEEK PERIOD.
LEADERS FOR LIFE TAKING THE LEAD AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM- PROVIDES INTENSIVE TUTORING USING RESEARCH- BASED STRATEGIES. STUDENTS LEARNING STYLES ARE ASSESSED AND ONCE INSTRUCTIONAL LEVELS ARE DETERMINED ONE TO ONE TUTORING IS PROVIDED TO INCREASE STUDENTS CAPACITY TO COMPREHEND GRADE LEVEL WORK BY FILLING IN GAPS OF KNOWLEDGE.
LEADERS FOR LIFE MENTORING/ COLLEGE TOURS PROGRAM- LFL COLLEGE TOURS PROVIDES CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES THAT INVITES STUDENTS TO TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Genaro Thompson Board Secretary | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Kerry Thompson Board Treasurer | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Gail Baskerville-Norris President | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Latosha Taylor Vice President | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Altark White CEO | Officer | 35 | $0 |
Kelvin Robinson Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $310,890 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $429,704 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $740,594 |
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 | $740,594 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $234,252 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $24,100 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,500 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,200 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $89 |
Office expenses | $15,652 |
Information technology | $2,678 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,109 |
Travel | $11,410 |
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 | $13,015 |
Insurance | $15,548 |
All other expenses | $300 |
Total functional expenses | $459,386 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $269,981 |
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 | $65,506 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $335,487 |
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 | $335,487 |
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 | $335,487 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Leaders For Life Inc has recieved totaling $172,300.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Victoria Foundation Inc Newark, NJ PURPOSE: RENEWAL: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $70,000 |
Victoria Foundation Inc Newark, NJ PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $35,000 |
For Inspiration And Recognition Of Science And Technology First Manchester, NH PURPOSE: Program Support | $20,000 |
Nicholson Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: FUNDS TO OFFER AN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM FOR DISENFRANCHISED THIRD TO EIGHTH GRADERS LIVING IN NEWARK. | $19,800 |
Community Foundation Of New Jersey Morristown, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $12,500 |
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