Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by LEXINGTON LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION INC.

Totals

Total revenue: $1,805,255
Total expenses: $1,711,885
Contributions and grants received: $1,847,339
Grants paid: $0
Program service revenue: $0
Investment income: $14,981
Other revenue: -$57,065
Total assets, end of year: $1,193,716
Total liabilities, end of year: $103,514
Net assets or fund balances, end of year: $1,090,202
Program services expenses (Part IX): $1,294,192
Management and general expenses: $325,420
Fundraising expenses: $92,273
Program service expenses (Part III): $1,294,192

Program services were 75.6% 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

$0
1b · Membership dues

$0
1c · Fundraising events

$285,149
1d · Related organizations

$0
1e · Government grants (contributions)

$472,452
1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

$1,089,738
1g · Noncash contributions included above

$121,978
3 · Investment income

total $14,981 · related or exempt $14,981 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
5 · Royalties

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
6a · Gross rents

real property $0 · personal property $0
6b · Less rental expenses

real property $0 · personal property $0
6c · Rental income or loss

real property $0 · personal property $0
6d · Net rental income or loss

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

securities $0 · other assets $0
7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

securities $0 · other assets $0
7c · Gain or loss

securities $0 · other assets $0
7d · Net gain or loss

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
8a · Fundraising events: gross income

$0
8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

$285,149
8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

$74,733
8c · Net income from fundraising events

total -$74,733 · unrelated business $0 · excluded -$74,733
9a · Gaming: gross income

$0
9b · Gaming: direct expenses

$0
9c · Net income from gaming

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
10a · Gross sales of inventory

$0
10b · Cost of goods sold

$0
10c · Net income from sales of inventory

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
11a · Other revenue: Woodhill Int'l Market share purchases

total $17,263 · related or exempt $17,263 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
11b · Other revenue: Parking lot space rental

total $405 · related or exempt $405 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
11d · All other revenue

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
11e · Other revenue, total

$17,668

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

total $0 · program services $0
2 · Grants to domestic individuals

total $0 · program services $0
3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

total $0 · program services $0
4 · Benefits paid to or for members

total $0 · program services $0
5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

total $98,712 · program services $0 · management and general $83,905 · fundraising $14,807
6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
7 · Other salaries and wages

total $870,091 · program services $727,084 · management and general $78,317 · fundraising $64,690
8 · Pension plan contributions

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
9 · Other employee benefits

total $67,138 · program services $51,215 · management and general $10,552 · fundraising $5,371
10 · Payroll taxes

total $63,316 · program services $44,359 · management and general $17,440 · fundraising $1,517
11a · Fees: management

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
11b · Fees: legal

total $1,500 · program services $0 · management and general $1,500 · fundraising $0
11c · Fees: accounting

total $8,500 · program services $0 · management and general $8,500 · fundraising $0
11d · Fees: lobbying

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

total $0 · fundraising $0
11f · Fees: investment management

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
11g · Fees: other

total $10,142 · program services $0 · management and general $10,142 · fundraising $0
12 · Advertising and promotion

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
13 · Office expenses

total $53,196 · program services $29,647 · management and general $22,632 · fundraising $917
14 · Information technology

total $15,344 · program services $4,561 · management and general $7,353 · fundraising $3,430
15 · Royalties

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
16 · Occupancy

total $238,077 · program services $154,077 · management and general $84,000 · fundraising $0
17 · Travel

total $32,374 · program services $30,885 · management and general $1,489 · fundraising $0
18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

total $10,963 · program services $6,017 · management and general $4,946 · fundraising $0
20 · Interest

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
21 · Payments to affiliates

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

total $51,926 · program services $0 · management and general $51,926 · fundraising $0
23 · Insurance

total $23,535 · program services $1,852 · management and general $21,683 · fundraising $0
24a · Other expenses: Materials and supplies

total $54,548 · program services $54,548 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
24b · Other expenses: Indirect cost reimbursement

total $0 · program services $97,700 · management and general -$97,700 · fundraising $0
24c · Other expenses: Projects and initiatives

total $80,968 · program services $80,968 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
24d · Other expenses: All Other

total $31,555 · program services $11,279 · management and general $18,735 · fundraising $1,541

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

beginning of year $209,126 · end of year $237,780
2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

beginning of year $361,336 · end of year $425,896
3 · Pledges and grants receivable

beginning of year $158,367 · end of year $138,899
4 · Accounts receivable

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
7 · Other notes and loans receivable

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
8 · Inventories for sale or use

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

beginning of year $17,699 · end of year $16,612
10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

$498,415
10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

$123,886
10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

beginning of year $282,084 · end of year $374,529
11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
12 · Investments: other securities

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
13 · Investments: program-related

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
14 · Intangible assets

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
15 · Other assets

beginning of year $0
17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

beginning of year $31,780 · end of year $103,514
18 · Grants payable

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
19 · Deferred revenue

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
25 · Other liabilities

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

beginning of year $635,496 · end of year $664,306
28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

beginning of year $361,336 · end of year $425,896

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

The Foundation is dedicated to seek the total well being of the city of Lexington, including the personal redemption of individuals through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and the continual improvement of the community in all aspects. It is committed to the following mission - Through Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit we connect leaders, unify the body and mobilize people to transform Lexington into a city for God. The Foundation's work is often in an intermediary role, connecting various sectors of the community to tackle a variety of issues. Additionally, the Foundation offers help to individuals and families through the following programs: Amachi, Urban Impact/Woodhill Community Center, Leadership Academy, and Fatherhood Initiative. Individuals and groups are welcome to utilize its Prayer Room, and Mission Increase provides training for other non-profit and ministry leaders free of charge.

Activities or mission (Part I)

The Foundation is dedicated to this mission: "Through Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit we connect leaders, unify the body and mobilize people to transform Lexington into a city for God."

Urban Impact & Woodhill Community Center (WCC) - This initiative includes several programs to empower youth to stay in school, develop confidence and self-respect, and become leaders. Collectively, these engage multiple partner agencies and volunteers impacting over 500 children and youth during 2024. Included are in-school group mentoring, as well as after-school programming at WCC. After-school sessions consist of reading, character development, life skills training, art, and gym time. A special emphasis was placed on youth ages 12 and up identified as being at greatest risk of being the victim of or perpetrating gun violence. These youth were enrolled in our Leadership Academy, which provides extensive youth development programming through five pillars: identity, education, discovery, service, and exposure. Volunteers and staff also met with middle and high school groups for cooking club, drama club, futsal, and open gym times. Celebrations for high school graduates and college prep coaching continued for high school students in our network. For the fourth consecutive year, volunteers hosted the Woodhill International Market from April-November, offering affordable fresh local produce to the neighborhood. Including families served through a variety of activities at Woodhill Community Center, over 2800 youth and families were served during the year. Funding comes from a variety of sources, including businesses, foundations, local government and individuals.

Expenses $564,613 · Revenue $17,668
Amachi Kentucky - Since 2004, the Amachi program has been providing one-to-one mentoring for children aged 6-16 affected by incarceration, poverty, and opioids. Children are matched with caring adult volunteers (mentors) who have committed to spend at least one hour per week with them. Mentors and mentees participate in a variety of positive, goal driven activities. Mentors are recruited from a broad spectrum across the community including faith groups, businesses, and the public at large. Volunteers undergo a thorough background check, including in-home visits and reference checks, and receive specialized training using Positive Youth Development methodology. Students are referred from local schools and social service agencies. During 2024, 161 matches were served and over 9,000 hours of mentoring was provided by 161 volunteers. Funding for Amachi comes from a variety of sources, including sub-awarded federal funds, private foundations, corporate and individual support. Included in 2024 revenue are three sub-awards to the Amachi program, each being projects of the Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Those awards included Knoxville Leadership Foundation's Appalachian Opioid Affected Youth Initiative ($72,165), Leadership Foundation's Mentoring Youth for Leadership ($13,410), and Youth Collaboratory's Mentoring Plus project ($72,508).

Expenses $272,372
Fatherhood Initiative (FI) - This initiative began in October, 2011 following award of a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. Following conclusion of that grant in 2015, staff and board decided to continue the work, seeking funding from other sources. The goal of FI remains: to provide fathers with the tools they need to be restored and equipped to become an engaged, responsible dad. Small group curricula centered around these components is offered, as well as individual tracks for progress in recognition of each individual's circumstances. FI partners with over 50 community and faith-based organizations to execute its partnership-driven model. During 2024, 701 fathers were served, (representing over 1,751 children). Fathers are referred from local judicial and social service agencies, grass roots service providers including addiction recovery centers, and the community-at-large. Funding comes from corporate and individual sources, foundations, and local government. The annual Father's Day community celebration was held, once again gathering hundreds to celebrate fathers and families, and present educational resources to the community.

Expenses $232,457
Prayer Initiative - Includes operation of the Prayer Room, designed to foster intimacy with Jesus and mobilize intercessory worship throughout the Body of Christ in Lexington. Over 500 individuals from congregations and prayer ministries across the city engaged in worship and prayer, supported by 40 volunteers, 20 partner organizations, and held 148 intentional prayer gatherings and events. Staff also extended pastoral care through mentoring, life coaching, and prayer counseling.

Expenses $114,169
Mission Increase Lexington launched in 2024 in partnership with Mission Increase, an organization founded in 1999 in Portland, Oregon, to help nonprofits, churches, and donors fulfill their God-given mission and expand Kingdom impact through biblically-based training, coaching, and fundraising consulting. After launching in May, 2024, Mission Increase has served 195 leaders from 118 local nonprofits through workshops and individual coaching.

Expenses $110,581

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

Listed in Part VII

John C Postel

CEO

Total calculated

$95,100

From this org

$95,100

From related orgs

$0

Other

$0

Hours/week

50
Steve Allen

Secretary-Treasurer

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Bart Borkosky

board member

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Biff Buckley

Vice President

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Jack Ditto

board member

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Kevin Edmonds

board member

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Eric Geary

board member

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Anthony Humphress

board member

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Trudi Matthews

board member

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Rob Stravitz

board member

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Breck Withers

board member

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
John Withers

President

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

5
Ashleigh Behnke

board member

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Brystin Denguessi Kwin

board member

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2

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.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type: form_990
Tax year: 2024
Filed: 13 November 2025
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