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Effective Leadership Academy

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Youth Development / Youth Development Programs, Other (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.6M (2023)

Expenses
$1.21M (2023)

Total Assets
$1.26M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$92.7k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,596,639
Expenses
$1,208,419
Net Income
$388,220
Net Assets
$1,167,438
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $695,089
43.5%
Program Services $891,972
55.9%
Investment Income $21,951
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$12,373
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $115,951
9.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $827,483
68.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,260,118
Total Liabilities $92,680
Net Assets $1,167,438
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Flora Brett (Executive Director) $96,575 $0 $19,376
Heather Lee (Director Of Operations) $79,193 $0 $12,366
Matthew Ostrander (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Costabile (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Stolarski (Director/Governance Lead) $0 $0 $0
Gerard Daher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Pajer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Raymond Mason (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Pierce (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lydia Turner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shameka Jones Taylor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Hugh (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Shaw (Vice President/Fundraising Lead) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Berns (Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Brinn (Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
Amonica Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terrell Mccann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Van Zealand (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julianna Carrus (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,136,297
Expenses
$960,698
Net Income
$175,599
Net Assets
$779,222
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $431,405
38.0%
Program Services $682,934
60.1%
Investment Income $139
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $21,819
1.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $104,977
10.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $617,418
64.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $858,442
Total Liabilities $79,220
Net Assets $779,222
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Flora Brett (Executive Director) $104,977 $0 $0
Amonica Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Ostrander (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Costabile (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Stolarski (Director/Governance Lead) $0 $0 $0
Gerard Daher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Pajer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ray Mason (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Pierce (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lydia Tyner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shameka Jones Taylor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Hough (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Shaw (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Berns (Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Brinn (Co Chair) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$909,772
Expenses
$581,648
Net Income
$328,124
Net Assets
$603,623
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $444,310
48.8%
Program Services $465,517
51.2%
Investment Income $50
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$105
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $99,368
17.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $351,207
60.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $666,396
Total Liabilities $62,773
Net Assets $603,623
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Flora Brett (Executive Director) $99,368 $0 $0
Matthew Ostrander (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mim Conway (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Penhallurick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Costabile (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Stolarski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Theresa Bidwell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gerard Daher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Pajer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ray Mason (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Pierce (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lydia Tyner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shameka Jones Taylor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Hough (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Shaw (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Damian Morgan (President) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Berns (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Brinn (Co President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$505,298
Expenses
$546,544
Net Income
-$41,246
Net Assets
$275,499
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $361,411
71.5%
Program Services $144,627
28.6%
Investment Income $539
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$89
Sales of Assets -$1,190
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $84,936
15.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $368,266
67.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $301,487
Total Liabilities $25,988
Net Assets $275,499
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Flora Brett (Executive Director) $84,936 $0 $0
Matthew Ostrander (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Lazarus (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Berns (Co Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Damian Morgan (President) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Brinn (Co Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Andre Russell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mim Conway (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Penhallurick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Costabile (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Stolarski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Theresa Bidwell (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$620,089
Expenses
$626,848
Net Income
-$6,759
Net Assets
$316,745
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $272,116
43.9%
Program Services $324,042
52.3%
Investment Income $1,868
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $22,377
3.6%
Sales of Assets -$314
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $78,500
12.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $423,984
67.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $337,269
Total Liabilities $20,524
Net Assets $316,745
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Flora Brett (Executive Director) $78,500 $0 $0
Matthew Ostrander (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Lazarus (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Berns (Co Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Damian Morgan (President) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Russo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Brinn (Co Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Andre Russell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Gina Camiola (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mim Conway (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Penhallurick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Theresa Bidwell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Pohlman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Costabile (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Stolarski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michele Hampton (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$646,517
Expenses
$538,765
Net Income
$107,752
Net Assets
$323,504
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $285,165
44.1%
Program Services $361,741
56.0%
Investment Income $368
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$757
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,500
15.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $355,763
66.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $344,874
Total Liabilities $21,370
Net Assets $323,504
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Flora Brett (Executive Director) $82,500 $0 $0
Matthew Ostrander (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Lazarus (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Berns (Co Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Damian Morgan (President) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Russo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Brinn (Co Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Andre Russell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Gina Camiola (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mim Conway (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Penhallurick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gerrick Doss (Director) $0 $0 $0
Theresa Bidwell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Carrus (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marco Cuevas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Pohlman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Costabile (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Stolarski (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$622,410
Expenses
$537,215
Net Income
$85,195
Net Assets
$215,752
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $292,474
47.0%
Program Services $330,267
53.1%
Investment Income $244
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$575
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $73,500
13.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $330,199
61.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $251,358
Total Liabilities $35,606
Net Assets $215,752
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Flora Brett (Executive Director) $73,500 $0 $0
Matthew Ostrander (President) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Lazarus (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Berns (Director) $0 $0 $0
Damian Morgan (Co Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Russo (Co Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Brinn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andre Russell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Gina Camiola (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mim Conway (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Penhallurick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gerrick Doss (Director) $0 $0 $0
Theresa Bidwell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Carrus (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marco Cuevas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Pohlman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Costabile (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$486,573
Expenses
$523,111
Net Income
-$36,538
Net Assets
$130,557
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $261,751
53.8%
Program Services $225,923
46.4%
Investment Income $209
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$1,310
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $89,362
17.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $294,341
56.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $147,564
Total Liabilities $17,007
Net Assets $130,557
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Flora Brett (Executive Director) $89,362 $0 $0
Matthew Ostrander (President) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Lazarus (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Berns (Director) $0 $0 $0
Damian Morgan (Co Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Russo (Co Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Steven Rosen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Brinn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andre Russell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Gina Camiola (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mim Conway (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Penhallurick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gerrick Doss (Director) $0 $0 $0
Theresa Bidwell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Carrus (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marco Cuevas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Pohlman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Costabile (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$402,937
Expenses
$346,805
Net Income
$56,132
Net Assets
$167,095
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $229,139
56.9%
Program Services $166,017
41.2%
Investment Income $102
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $7,679
1.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $149,720
43.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $124,214
35.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $179,853
Total Liabilities $12,758
Net Assets $167,095
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Flora Brett (Executive Director) $72,417 $0 $0
Sara Luehring (Alumni Director) $35,570 $0 $0
Elizabeth Miketo (Program Director) $25,583 $0 $0
Sue Zawacki (Director Of Operations) $16,150 $0 $0
Matthew Ostrander (President) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Lazarus (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Andrew W Bengston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Berns (Director) $0 $0 $0
Damian Morgan (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Russo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven Rosen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Brinn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brittany Neish (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andre Russell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Gina Camiola (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mim Conway (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Penhallurick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gerrick Doss (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Gorczyca (Director) $0 $0 $0
Diane Kanney (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$283,481
Expenses
$251,437
Net Income
$32,044
Net Assets
$110,963
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $168,164
59.3%
Program Services $115,280
40.7%
Investment Income $37
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 $105,350
41.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $79,897
31.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $117,804
Total Liabilities $6,841
Net Assets $110,963
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Flora Brett (Executive Director) $57,165 $0 $0
Elizabeth Miketo (Program Director) $36,286 $0 $0
Sara Luehring (Alumni Director) $11,899 $0 $0
Matthew Ostrander (President) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Lazarus (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Andrew W Bengston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Berns (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Gorczyca (Director) $0 $0 $0
Damian Morgan (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Russo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven Rosen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Brinn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brittany Neish (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$219,868
Expenses
$199,691
Net Income
$20,177
Net Assets
$78,919
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $126,712
57.6%
Program Services $92,940
42.3%
Investment Income $16
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $200
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,806
24.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $91,771
46.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $100,541
Total Liabilities $21,622
Net Assets $78,919
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Flora Brett (Executive Director) $48,806 $0 $0
Matthew Ostrander (President) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Jackman (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Lazarus (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Keith Belkin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew W Bengston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Berns (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Gorczyca (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer M Ellis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Damian Morgan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Russo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Hart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven Rosen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Brett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Brinn (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$177,328
Expenses
$139,300
Net Income
$38,028
Net Assets
$58,742
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $110,941
62.6%
Program Services $67,087
37.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$700
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $58,742
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $58,742

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$80,216
Expenses
$78,782
Net Income
$1,434
Net Assets
$20,714
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $32,673
40.7%
Program Services $47,543
59.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,930
Total Liabilities $5,216
Net Assets $20,714

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