Higher Ambition Leadership Alliance Inc

  • Burlington, MA
  • Tax exemption issued: Dec. 2012
  • EIN: 90-0875514

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: Social Science Research Institutes, Services / Behavioral Science (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

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. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Organizations with gross receipts of less than $50,000 can file the form 990-N postcard filing, which doesn’t include financial details. All Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2025

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,826,986
Expenses
$1,947,520
Net Income
-$120,534
Net Assets
$51,325
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $345,032
18.9%
Program Services $1,166,954
63.9%
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 $315,000
17.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $220,000
11.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $174,997
9.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $486,399
Total Liabilities $435,074
Net Assets $51,325
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Thomas Cunningham (Executive Director Of Lead) $200,000 $0 $20,000
Nathaniel W Foote (Chair, Treasurer, & Direct) $0 $0 $0
Russell A Eisenstat (Clerk & Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Beer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Gochnauer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Edward Ludwig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Gentile (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 14, 2026

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,053,007
Expenses
$1,896,530
Net Income
$156,477
Net Assets
$171,859
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $219,682
10.7%
Program Services $1,533,325
74.7%
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 $300,000
14.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $177,000
9.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $171,928
9.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $559,844
Total Liabilities $387,985
Net Assets $171,859
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kathy Macdonald (Co-executive Director) $145,000 $0 $0
Irene Benson (Finance & Office Administrator) $56,340 $44,561 $20,180
Thomas Cunningham (Executive Director Of Leadership Programming) $32,000 $0 $0
Nathaniel W Foote (Chair, Treasurer, & Director) $0 $0 $0
Russell A Eisenstat (Clerk & Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Beer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Gochnauer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Edward Ludwig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Gentile (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 15, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,547,236
Expenses
$1,749,246
Net Income
$797,990
Net Assets
$15,382
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,052,056
41.3%
Program Services $1,495,180
58.7%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $240,664
13.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $749,997
Total Liabilities $734,615
Net Assets $15,382
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nathaniel W Foote (Chairman Of The Board & Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Russell A Eisenstat (Clerk & Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Beer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Gochnauer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Edward Ludwig (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Gentile (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Barkley (Director (resigned 4/4/23)) $0 $0 $0
Irene Britt (Director (resigned 4/4/23)) $0 $0 $0
Doug Conant (Chairman Of The Board (resigned 4/4/23)) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 5, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,125,782
Expenses
$2,570,168
Net Income
-$444,386
Net Assets
-$782,608
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $909,349
42.8%
Program Services $1,216,433
57.2%
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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $601,637
23.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $520,928
Total Liabilities $1,303,536
Net Assets -$782,608
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jeannie Diefenderfer (Ceo) $250,000 $0 $25,000
Randi Feinberg (Coo) $119,000 $0 $11,900
Douglas Conant (Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
Nathaniel W Foote (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Russell A Eisenstat (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Michael Beer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Gochnauer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Edward Ludwig (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Irene Britt (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mike Barkley (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mary Gentile (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 5, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,669,886
Expenses
$4,307,928
Net Income
-$638,042
Net Assets
$2,039
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,021,318
82.3%
Program Services $648,532
17.7%
Investment Income $36
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,281,132
29.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,076,909
Total Liabilities $1,074,870
Net Assets $2,039
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mark C Percy (President - Cla-oc) $316,666 $0 $0
Yasmin Pachnanda (Senior Vp - Cla-oc) $229,167 $0 $0
Jeannie Diefenderfer (Ceo) $145,833 $0 $0
Randi Feinberg (Coo) $142,500 $0 $0
Douglas Conant (Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
Nathaniel W Foote (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Russell A Eisenstat (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Michael Beer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Freeman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Richard Gochnauer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Edward Ludwig (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Irene Britt (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Vicki Escarra (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mike Barkley (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mary Gentile (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Macdonald (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 8, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,228,417
Expenses
$3,100,273
Net Income
$128,144
Net Assets
$640,081
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,442,491
75.7%
Program Services $785,853
24.3%
Investment Income $73
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $943,649
30.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,600,133
Total Liabilities $960,052
Net Assets $640,081
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mark C Percy (President) $296,214 $0 $26,621
Russell A Eisenstat (Trustee) $166,667 $0 $16,667
Randi Feinberg (Coo) $142,500 $0 $14,250
Kathya Torrejon (Director, Talent) $112,083 $0 $11,208
Michael Beer (President) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Macdonald (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
Nathaniel W Foote (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Edward Ludwig (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Douglas Conant (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Freeman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Richard Gochnauer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 14, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,357,883
Expenses
$3,250,786
Net Income
$107,097
Net Assets
$511,937
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,357,807
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $76
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $923,129
28.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,226,025
Total Liabilities $714,088
Net Assets $511,937
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Russell A Eisenstat (Executive Director & Clerk) $200,000 $0 $0
Michael Beer (President) $30,000 $0 $0
Nathaniel W Foote (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Edward Ludwig (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Douglas Conant (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Freeman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Richard Gochnauer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 28, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,475,924
Expenses
$2,257,430
Net Income
$218,494
Net Assets
$404,840
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,475,912
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $12
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $525,752
23.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,087,834
Total Liabilities $682,994
Net Assets $404,840
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Russell A Eisenstat (Executive Director & Clerk) $200,000 $0 $0
Michael Beer (President) $60,000 $0 $0
Nathaniel W Foote (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Edward Ludwig (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Douglas Conant (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Freeman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Richard Gochnauer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 27, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,683,748
Expenses
$1,639,619
Net Income
$44,129
Net Assets
$186,346
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,683,748
100%
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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $487,469
29.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,132,145
Total Liabilities $945,799
Net Assets $186,346
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Russell A Eisenstat (Executive Director & Clerk) $160,000 $0 $0
Michael Beer (President) $60,000 $0 $0
Nathaniel W Foote (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Edward Ludwig (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Douglas Conant (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Freeman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Richard Gochnauer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 14, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,292,057
Expenses
$1,327,823
Net Income
-$35,766
Net Assets
$142,217
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,292,057
100%
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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $445,794
33.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $828,036
Total Liabilities $685,819
Net Assets $142,217
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Russell A Eisenstat (Executive Director & Clerk) $160,000 $0 $0
Michael Beer (President) $60,000 $0 $0
Nathaniel W Foote (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Edward Ludwig (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Douglas Conant (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Henderson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Richard Gochnauer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 21, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,054,458
Expenses
$904,883
Net Income
$149,575
Net Assets
$177,983
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,054,458
100%
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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $323,269
35.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $779,955
Total Liabilities $601,972
Net Assets $177,983
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Russell A Eisenstat (Executive Director & Clerk) $160,000 $0 $0
Michael Beer (President) $60,000 $0 $0
Nathaniel W Foote (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Edward Ludwig (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Douglas Conant (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Henderson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Richard Gochnauer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 6, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$466,350
Expenses
$540,125
Net Income
-$73,775
Net Assets
$28,408
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $466,350
100%
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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $171,306
31.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $595,866
Total Liabilities $567,458
Net Assets $28,408

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$75,000
Expenses
$164,262
Net Income
-$89,262
Net Assets
$102,183
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $75,000
100%
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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,333
20.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $393,094
Total Liabilities $290,911
Net Assets $102,183

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$300,000
Expenses
$108,555
Net Income
$191,445
Net Assets
$191,445
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $300,000
100%
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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $349,023
Total Liabilities $157,578
Net Assets $191,445

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