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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by LEADERSHIP AKRON.

Totals

Total revenue
$925,814
Total expenses
$1,015,407
Contributions and grants received
$603,564
Grants paid
$56,817
Program service revenue
$339,393
Investment income
$1,328
Other revenue
-$18,471
Total assets, end of year
$204,700
Total liabilities, end of year
$182,623
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$22,077
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$772,863
Management and general expenses
$113,583
Fundraising expenses
$128,961
Program service expenses (Part III)
$772,863

Program services were 76.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $20,000

  • 1b · Membership dues

    $15,730

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $73,702

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $494,132

  • 2a · Program service revenue: SIGNATURE

    total $204,600 · related or exempt $204,600

  • 2b · Program service revenue: CLI

    total $74,216 · related or exempt $74,216

  • 2c · Program service revenue: INSIGHT AKRON

    total $18,050 · related or exempt $18,050

  • 2d · Program service revenue: DIVERSITY ON BOARD

    total $15,900 · related or exempt $15,900

  • 2e · Program service revenue: NEXT

    total $14,405 · related or exempt $14,405

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $12,222 · related or exempt $12,222

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $2,524 · excluded $2,524

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $1,196

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities -$1,196

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total -$1,196 · excluded -$1,196

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $46,100

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $73,702

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $65,427

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$19,327 · excluded -$19,327

  • 11a · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

    total $856 · excluded $856

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $856

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $56,817 · program services $56,817

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $167,466 · program services $117,226 · management and general $20,096 · fundraising $30,144

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $360,953 · program services $256,217 · management and general $41,894 · fundraising $62,842

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $10,361 · program services $7,253 · management and general $1,243 · fundraising $1,865

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $17,579 · program services $12,306 · management and general $2,109 · fundraising $3,164

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $36,940 · program services $25,858 · management and general $4,433 · fundraising $6,649

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $30,183 · program services $7,500 · management and general $19,683 · fundraising $3,000

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $1,206 · management and general $1,206

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $912 · management and general $912

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $70,262 · program services $63,341 · fundraising $6,921

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $24,947 · program services $18,253 · management and general $3,027 · fundraising $3,667

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $5,131 · program services $4,618 · fundraising $513

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $49,034 · program services $41,679 · management and general $2,452 · fundraising $4,903

  • 17 · Travel

    total $457 · program services $366 · management and general $46 · fundraising $45

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $22,963 · program services $5,741 · management and general $14,927 · fundraising $2,295

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $497 · program services $422 · management and general $25 · fundraising $50

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $5,392 · program services $3,774 · management and general $647 · fundraising $971

  • 24a · Other expenses: SIGNATURE

    total $69,635 · program services $69,635

  • 24b · Other expenses: OTHER PROGRAMS

    total $34,207 · program services $34,207

  • 24c · Other expenses: CLI

    total $19,511 · program services $19,511

  • 24d · Other expenses: JLA

    total $13,881 · program services $13,881

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $17,073 · program services $14,258 · management and general $883 · fundraising $1,932

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $113,335 · end of year $109,425

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $18,400 · end of year $26,155

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $7,542 · end of year $27,552

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $12,423

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $12,423

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $497 · end of year $0

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $110,841 · end of year $41,568

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $25,531 · end of year $31,141

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $81,480 · end of year $78,016

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $41,295 · end of year $73,466

  • 29 · Capital stock, trust principal or current funds

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 30 · Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 31 · Retained earnings, endowment or other funds

    beginning of year $102,309 · end of year $22,077

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

THE MISSION OF LEADERSHIP AKRON IS TO INSPIRE, STRENGTHEN, AND EMPOWER LEADERS. OUR PURPOSE IS TO UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF LEADERS AND SERVE AS A CATALYST THAT DRIVES THEM TO CREATE A GREATER AKRON.

Activities or mission (Part I)

THE MISSION OF LEADERSHIP AKRON IS TO INSPIRE, STRENGTHEN, AND EMPOWER LEADERS.

  • SIGNATURE PROGRAM (FKA FLAGSHIP PROGRAM) - THE LEADERSHIP AKRON PROGRAM BEGINS IN AUGUST WITH A TOUR AND SPIRITED OPENING RETREAT. IN THE MONTHS THAT FOLLOW, THE CLASS IS IMMERSED IN EXPERIENCES THAT ADDRESS SPECIFIC ASPECTS OF OUR COMMUNITY. EACH PROGRAM DAY GIVES THE CLASS A HANDS-ON LOOK AT WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THAT FIELD, THE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR FROM LEADERS OF ORGANIZATIONS AND THE KEY ISSUES THEY ARE ADDRESSING, AND FIRSTHAND ACCOUNTS FROM PROVIDERS AND CUSTOMERS. EACH DAY-LONG EXPERIENCE IS DESIGNED BY LEADERSHIP AKRON ALUMNI WHO HAVE EXPERTISE IN THE FIELD OF INTEREST FOR THAT DAY. IN ADDITION TO EACH MONTH'S DAY-LONG SEMINAR, SHORT SITE VISITS TO UNIQUE LOCATIONS PROVIDE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE TOPIC AT HAND. LEADERSHIP AKRON PRESENTS AN UNPARALLELED OPPORTUNITY FOR LEADERS TO SEE BEYOND THEIR OWN SPHERES.

    Expenses $256,007 · Grants $45,998 · Revenue $204,600

  • JUNIOR LEADERSHIP AKRON - PATTERNED AFTER THE FLAGSHIP PROGRAM, TO HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS. TO FOSTER A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND PREPARE THEM FOR FUTURE LEADERSHIP.

    Expenses $124,661 · Grants $5,500 · Revenue $6,300

  • CLI - LEADERSHIP AKRON HAS PARTNERED WITH MAJOR EMPLOYERS IN AKRON TO CUSTOM DESIGN COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS THAT ALIGN WITH EACH ORGANIZATION'S CULTURE, COMPETENCIES, AND STRATEGIC FOCUS.

    Expenses $124,792 · Revenue $74,216

  • INSIGHT AKRON - ONE FULL-DAY COMMUNITY ORIENTATION FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES WHO ARE NEW TO AKRON THROUGH SITE VISITS, PRESENTATIONS AND ACTIVITIES.N.E.X.T. - LEADERSHIP AKRON PROVIDES SENIOR COMMUNITY LEADERS AT OR NEAR RETIREMENT THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXAMINE PERSONAL STRENGTHS AND THEIR POTENTIAL FOR INDIVIDUAL INVOLVEMENT IN THE AKRON COMMUNITY.DIVERSITY ON BOARD - LEADERSHIP AKRON DEVELOPS DIVERSE TALENT FOR SERVICE ON LOCAL NONPROFIT BOARDS THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION.

    Expenses $267,403 · Grants $5,319 · Revenue $54,277

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Danielle Kimmell

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • John Garofalo

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Kemp Boyd

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Lisa M Hilling

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Tim Able

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Yamini Adkins

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Michael Batu

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Paul Catania

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Paula Christ

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Carla Davis

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Courtney Eaton

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Devy Grant

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Brian Harte MD

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Betsy L B Hartschuh

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Michelle Shelly Hinton

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • John W Judge

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Amanda Leffler

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Dan Tompkins

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Aimee Wade

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Deniela Dee Williams

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Justin Hilton

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $159,169
    From this org
    $136,385
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $22,784
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $136,385
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $22,784
    Filer's total
    $159,169

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
16 February 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.5
Source object
202620479349300727

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