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Leadership For Educational Equity

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Civic leagues, social welfare organizations and local associations of employees, created to promote community welfare for charitable, educational or recreational purposes.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Educational Services and Schools - Other (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$15.6M (2022)

Expenses
$19.3M (2022)

Total Assets
$3.98M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$2.61M (2022)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2013 to 2022

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$15,553,361
Expenses
$19,266,676
Net Income
-$3,713,315
Net Assets
$1,367,950
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,917,746
89.5%
Program Services $1,427,513
9.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $208,102
1.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $2,633,181
13.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $8,521,825
44.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,978,172
Total Liabilities $2,610,222
Net Assets $1,367,950
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Buman (Executive Director/Director) $383,677 $0 $40,348
Mildred Otero (President) $243,073 $0 $29,345
Sarah K Mclean (Senior Vice President, Partnerships/Infrastructure) $207,839 $0 $32,815
Namrata Arvindbhai Patel (Vice President, Marketing & Communications) $207,344 $0 $19,859
Christine Green (Secretary/Treasurer, Vp Gen. Coun.) $199,675 $0 $38,159
Sheryl Leo (Vice President, Talent, Learning & Culture) $191,170 $0 $38,307
Steven Osvaldo Francisco (Vice President, Technology) $190,627 $0 $11,272
Lori Turner (Senior Adviser Special Projects) $178,436 $0 $37,831
Lisa M Allard (Senior Director, Strategy) $175,549 $0 $8,783
Caroline Allen (Vice President, Leadership Development & Design) $172,586 $0 $33,707
Johhny Capers (Senior Director, Finance) $164,925 $0 $18,160
Carl S Zaragoza (Vice President, Elected Leadership) $164,639 $0 $37,141
Taylor M Stewart (Vice President, Organization And Community Impact) $159,798 $0 $15,532
Elizabeth Guckian (Senior Director, Regional Impact) $151,871 $0 $23,108
Cassiopia Restrepo Blausey (Vice President, Policy, Advocacy & Organizing) $142,421 $0 $24,426
Nia Davis Sigona (Chief Of Staff, Ni) $136,810 $0 $14,844
Emma Bloomberg (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Elisa Villanueva Beard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Arthur Rock (Director (Thru July 2022)) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$32,582,451
Expenses
$28,557,375
Net Income
$4,025,076
Net Assets
$5,081,265
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $30,510,589
93.6%
Program Services $2,071,862
6.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,914,405
6.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $15,109,179
52.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,736,194
Total Liabilities $3,654,929
Net Assets $5,081,265
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Buman (Executive Director/Director) $405,219 $0 $19,639
Sarah K Mclean (Senior Vice President, Partnerships & Infrastructu) $204,321 $0 $14,160
Sheryl Leo (Vice President, Talent, Learning, & Culture) $179,692 $0 $17,099
Steven Osvaldo Francisco (Vice President, Technology) $171,236 $0 $17,229
Mildred Otero (Senior Vice President, National Impact) $169,759 $0 $12,860
Christine Green (Vice President, General Counsel; Sec/Treas) $167,573 $0 $15,930
Lori Turner (Vice President, Regional Impact) $162,450 $0 $15,896
Caroline Allen (Vice President, Leadership Development & Design) $162,396 $0 $12,717
Lisa Allard (Senior Director, Strategy & Analysis) $160,820 $0 $8,882
Johnny Capers (Senior Director, Finance) $156,530 $0 $10,316
Gerard Gurney (Senior Director (Thru 12/15/21)) $154,814 $0 $6,072
Katherine Ann Farrar (Senior Director, Regional Impact) $153,013 $0 $9,684
Carl S Zaragoza (Vice President, Elected Leadership) $150,238 $0 $15,990
Taylor M Stewart (Vice President, Organizing Leadership) $149,210 $0 $11,118
Emma Bloomberg (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Elisa Villanueva Beard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Arthur Rock (Director) $0 $0 $0
John B King (Director (Thru 08/2021)) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$26,427,329
Expenses
$25,608,663
Net Income
$818,666
Net Assets
$1,056,189
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $25,143,415
95.1%
Program Services $1,275,329
4.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $8,585
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,698,043
6.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $14,543,362
56.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,762,140
Total Liabilities $2,705,951
Net Assets $1,056,189
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Buman (Executive Director/Director) $384,654 $0 $30,337
Sheryl Leo (Vp, Talent, Learning, Culture) $169,759 $0 $27,932
Steven Francisco (Vp, Technology) $165,011 $0 $27,798
Jason Llorenz (Vp, Communications) $164,827 $0 $14,769
Lori Turner (Vp, Regional Impact) $164,725 $0 $19,257
Terris Ross (Vp, Policy & Advocacy) $158,184 $0 $27,574
Caroline Allen (Vp, Leadership Devel. & Design) $156,175 $0 $22,401
Gerard Gurney (Sr. Dr., Budget Plan. & Analysis) $150,591 $0 $22,319
Johnny Capers (Sr. Dr., Finance) $147,913 $0 $11,924
Lisa Allard (Sr. Dr., Strategy) $147,332 $0 $7,847
Katherine Ann Farrar (Sr. Dr., Reginal Impact) $145,650 $0 $14,111
Anthony Dale (Sr. Dr., National Impact) $139,304 $0 $24,804
Christine Green (Vp, General Counsel;Sec/Treas) $138,904 $0 $25,736
Emma Bloomberg (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Arthur Rock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elisa Villanueva Beard (Director) $0 $0 $0
John B King (Director (Begin 09/2020)) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$32,166,736
Expenses
$26,943,963
Net Income
$5,222,773
Net Assets
$237,523
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $32,144,696
99.9%
Program Services $22,040
0.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $712,555
2.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $15,144,870
56.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,137,526
Total Liabilities $2,900,003
Net Assets $237,523
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Buman (Executive Director/Director) $371,186 $0 $28,492
Jamaal Nelson (Senior Advisor) $166,522 $0 $12,918
Jason Llorenz (Vp, Communications) $140,984 $0 $13,901
Lori Turner (Vp, Regional Impact) $139,103 $0 $18,362
Steven Francisco (Vp, Technology) $137,179 $0 $25,275
Sheryl Leo (Vp, Talent, Learning, Culture) $133,962 $0 $24,912
Terris Ross (Vp, Policy & Advocacy) $127,964 $0 $25,541
Christine Green (General Counsel;Secretary/Treasurer) $109,633 $0 $23,803
Emma Bloomberg (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Arthur Rock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elisa Villanueva Beard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mildred Otero (Senior Vp, National Impact) $0 $178,305 $24,325

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$22,304,147
Expenses
$28,477,186
Net Income
-$6,173,039
Net Assets
-$4,985,250
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,130,014
99.2%
Program Services $171,607
0.8%
Investment Income $2,526
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,181,220
4.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $14,983,540
52.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,248,624
Total Liabilities $7,233,874
Net Assets -$4,985,250
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Buman (Executive Director/Directo) $440,235 $0 $29,487
Beki Bahar Engler (Senior Vice President Stra) $205,497 $0 $30,259
Mandara Meyers (Vice President Leadership) $159,450 $0 $13,579
Jamaal Nelson (Vice President Regional Im) $152,423 $0 $18,556
Raymond Lawrence Rivera (Vice President Elected Lea) $143,738 $0 $5,695
Kate Chapek (Senior Director El Candidate Development) $136,152 $0 $25,624
Brianna Twofoot Boulette (Vice President Organizing) $133,868 $0 $20,514
Johnny Capers (Senior Director Finance) $127,517 $0 $12,138
Erika Watson (Senior Director Regional Impact) $122,346 $0 $17,229
Christine Green (General Counsel/Secretary) $106,033 $0 $25,700
Emma Bloomberg (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Arthur Rock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elisa Villanueva Beard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steuart Walton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mildred Otero (Vice President Policy And) $0 $162,482 $22,360

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$29,626,462
Expenses
$28,511,085
Net Income
$1,115,377
Net Assets
$1,187,789
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,491,097
99.5%
Program Services $135,365
0.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $829,225
2.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $14,548,336
51.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,630,887
Total Liabilities $3,443,098
Net Assets $1,187,789
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Buman (Executive Director/Director) $298,389 $0 $26,840
Beki Bahar Engler (Senior Vice President Strategies And Operations) $191,442 $0 $28,672
Mandara Meyers (Vice President Leadership Development) $153,991 $0 $13,116
Elizabeth Spriggs (Vice President Technology) $143,508 $0 $26,247
Jamaal Nelson (Vice President Regional Impact) $141,678 $0 $19,609
Raymond Lawrence Rivera (Vice President Elected Leadership) $139,320 $0 $7,860
Mark Fraley (Senior Advisor) $138,754 $0 $7,285
Heraldo Gonzales Ii (Senior Director Talent Learning Culture) $126,745 $0 $14,562
Brianna Twofoot Boulette (Vice President Organizing Leadership) $122,257 $0 $18,234
Christine Green (General Counsel/Secretary) $91,573 $0 $25,202
Emma Bloomberg (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Arthur Rock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elisa Villanueva Beard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steuart Walton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mildred Otero (Vice President Policy And Advocacy) $0 $160,460 $22,062

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$15,175,894
Expenses
$26,772,248
Net Income
-$11,596,354
Net Assets
$5,726,759
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,103,974
99.5%
Program Services $71,920
0.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $806,162
3.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $10,493,215
39.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,208,915
Total Liabilities $2,482,156
Net Assets $5,726,759
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Buman (Executive Director) $307,075 $0 $3,931
Brian Johnson (Vp, Regional Impact) $182,046 $0 $2,320
Beki Bahar Engler (Vp Strat. & O Perat/Treasurer) $180,338 $0 $11,413
Raymond Lawrence Rivera (Vp, Elected Leadership) $147,996 $0 $0
Mandara Myers (Vp, Ldd) $146,181 $0 $1,092
Mark Fraley (Senior Advisor) $141,680 $0 $0
Elizabeth Diane Spriggs (Vp, Technology) $125,425 $0 $10,457
Brianna Twofoot (Vp, Organizing Leadership) $118,215 $0 $5,119
Christine Green (General Counsel/Secretary) $107,073 $0 $11,966
Emma Bloomberg (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Kramer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Arthur Rock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jose Villarreal (Director (Thru 03/29/2015)) $0 $0 $0
Steuart Walton (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$28,703,498
Expenses
$14,119,048
Net Income
$14,584,450
Net Assets
$17,323,113
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $28,693,754
100.0%
Program Services $9,744
0.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $523,591
3.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $6,663,446
47.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,464,495
Total Liabilities $1,141,382
Net Assets $17,323,113
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Buman (Executive Director) $311,203 $0 $54,857
Brian Johnson (Vp, Regional Impact) $176,072 $0 $44,738
Denise Forte (Vp, Policy) $174,112 $0 $53,832
Beki Bahar Engler (Vp Strat. & Operat/Treasurer) $157,531 $0 $61,731
Mark Fraley (Senior Advisor) $137,274 $0 $35,873
Mandara Meyers (Vp, Ldd) $122,084 $0 $38,715
Brianna Twofoot (Vp Advocacy And Organizing) $110,016 $0 $47,987
Christine Green (Legal Counsel/Inter. Secretary) $46,073 $71,424 $17,037
Emma Bloomberg (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Elizabeth Clay (Secretary (Thru 01/14/2014)) $0 $189,719 $19,118
Matthew Kramer (Director) $0 $371,746 $27,093
Arthur Rock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jose Villarreal (Director (Thru 03/29/2015)) $0 $0 $0
Steuart Walton (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$10,538,200
Expenses
$8,159,873
Net Income
$2,378,327
Net Assets
$2,738,663
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,520,792
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $17,408
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $247,530
3.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $4,188,482
51.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,037,714
Total Liabilities $1,299,051
Net Assets $2,738,663
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Buman (Executive Director) $231,918 $0 $15,613
Brian Johnson (Vp, Regional Impact) $158,683 $0 $10,633
Beki Bahar Engler (Vp Stra & Operations/Treasurer) $147,198 $0 $20,810
Joy Silvern (Vp Advocacy And Org) $138,762 $0 $10,866
Mark Fraley (Senior Advisor) $136,700 $0 $5,696
Emma Bloomberg (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Elizabeth Clay (Secretary) $0 $190,638 $11,068
Matthew Kramer (Director) $0 $381,946 $21,533
Arthur Rock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jose Villarreal (Director (As Of 10/13)) $0 $0 $0
Christine Green (Interim Secretary) $0 $107,429 $22,434

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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