2026-07-15T18:40:25-04:00 2025-08-31 WithumSmithBrown PC ONE TOWER CENTER BLVD 14TH FL EAST BRUNSWICK NJ 08816 990 2024-09-01 311659369 Leadership Newark Inc % CELIA M KING LEAD 9733509200 494 Broad Street LL10 Newark NJ 07102 Cecilia M King CEO 9733509200 2026-01-15 true true Brad Caruso P01249134 7328281614 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Cecilia M King 494 Broad Street LL10 Newark NJ 07102 501397 false X www.leadershipnewark.org X 1998 NJ LEADERSHIP NEWARK IS A LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOCUSED ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES AFFECTING THE GREATER NEWARK AREA. 10 10 2 10 0 421877 456644 46035 37500 8187 7253 8907 0 485006 501397 0 0 0 0 268348 288334 0 0 52117 131897 144354 400245 432688 84761 68709 703244 745200 57328 26947 645916 718253 X SEE SCHEDULE O FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION AND PROGRAMS. false false 334600 37500 LN PROGRAM- The LN program is as a community building fellowship program, which prepares and grooms adults to be civic leaders through public policy enrichment augmented by skill building and team building sessions as well (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DETAILS). 334600 true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 4 0 true 2 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 10 10 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false true true true false NJ X CELIA M KING 9733509200 494 BROAD STREET SUITE LL110 NEWARK NJ 07102 CELIA M KING MPS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.0 0.0 X 166473 0 21318 Karen Oliver Moore Chair, Trustee 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Bruno Genova TRUSTEE - Treasurer 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Stephen Genzer Esq TRUSTEE 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Robert Steinbaum Esq TRUSTEE - Secretary 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Martin Berkowitz Vice Chair 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Sandra J Brown-Evering Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Mark A Chaplain Esq Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Sara Pea Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 April Virhuez Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 M Cristina Martinez Trustee 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 166473 0 21318 1 false true false 0 456644 456644 SEMINAR FEES 611430 37500 37500 37500 7253 7253 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 501397 37500 7253 0 0 0 0 180602 135452 18060 27090 0 71284 53463 7128 10693 0 17066 12800 1707 2559 19382 14537 1938 2907 0 0 10649 10649 0 0 0 25570 25570 10991 10991 27871 23408 1785 2678 577 577 0 36221 26942 3712 5567 7037 7037 21003 21003 0 0 0 2873 2155 287 431 1279 959 128 192 OTHER FUNDRASING EXPENSES 283 283 432688 334600 45971 52117 X 455513 519852 59757 60008 18180 25192 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6519 6519 27758 27758 123326 131604 0 0 0 0 0 0 39949 2025 703244 745200 13960 26947 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 43368 0 57328 26947 X 522590 586649 123326 131604 645916 718253 703244 745200 68709 3628 X false false false X 323280 440317 388156 421877 456644 2030274 0 0 323280 440317 388156 421877 456644 2030274 1486277 543997 756 885 4458 8907 7253 22259 0 0 2052533 301035 0.26504 0.30350 X 0.00000 This statement is attached in accordance with the instructions for Schedule A, Form 990 regarding an organization that believes it is publicly supported according to applicable regulations. Treas. Reg. Sec 1.170A-9(F)(3) provides that an organization may be treated as "publicly supported" under the facts and circumstances test even if it fails to meet the 33 1/3 percent mechanical test. Under the facts and circumstances test, an organization will be treated as publicly supported if it normally received a substantial part of its support from the general public, or from a combination of these sources, and meets certain other requirements. The pertinent factors set forth in the regulations are discussed below: I,II) Attraction of public support Leadership Newark (LN) maintains a continuous and bona fide program for solicitation of funds from the general public. The 10% test is satisfied by support from a number of unrelated donors. III) Sources of support: LN's activities appeal to a broad cross-section of persons in its local community who are interested in supporting the advancement of the organizations mission. Currently, donations are solicited from the public on a continuous basis through its website and various outreach programs and events. They receive most of their funding from 501c3 private foundations in Newark NJ. IV) Representative Governing Body LN's governing body includes all independent from one another and representing the broad interests of the public and the organization's mission. V) Availability of services LN provides services directly for the benefit of the general public on a continuous basis by providing its education program. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 123326 8278 131604 112639 10687 123326 106643 5996 112639 109877 -3234 106643 105207 4670 109877 0.00000 0.00000 1.00000 false false X X false false false false false false false false false CELIA M KING MPS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 166473 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21318 0 187791 0 0 0 FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 7 Salaries and BONUSES ARE DETERMINED BY THE finance COMMITTEE on an annual basis. the compensation for all employees is approved annually by the board as part of the annual budget review and approval process. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE 990 IS REVIEWED by the Executive Director and Finance committee for comment. THE BOARD reviews and approves the Form 990 prior to submission to the Department of the Treasury. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW AND SIGNATURE EACH YEAR. If there are any conflicts noted, these will be considered and addressed by the Board. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15 A & B THE FINANCE CHAIR AND COMMITTEE REVIEW THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR TOP MANAGEMENT EACH YEAR. The final compensation package is approved annually by the Board. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS and Form 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A Each year the program works with approximately 63 participants. The seminars are delivered in an adult friendly learning environment allowing for tremendous interaction and exchange among the Fellows, and recognized experts. We employ various formats including panel discussions, keynote addresses, site visits, case studies, small group dialogue and experiential training. In all instances we bring policy makers, elected officials, academicians and nationally recognized leaders in a small setting to share their knowledge, talents and expertise with the participants, who are eager community activists. Ultimately creating a powerful forum for the exchange of ideas and new approaches to some of the challenges facing the Newark community. The impact of the program and contribution to the community landscape can be felt across all sectors-demonstrated through the diversity of the participants professionally, ethnically and geographically. Specifically, 20% of the participants are in the non-profit sector; 17% in business/corporate; 14% in education; 12% in law; 11% in government; 10% in healthcare and 15% spread across the fields of architecture, law enforcement, & the arts. The City benefits from 85% of the LN alumni working in the City and 47% of the entire network residing in Newark. The 2-year fellowship program provides a foundation for one to get to know much of the inner workings of the local community and how state and national trends may influence services to the residents of Newark in the first year. In the second year, participants "give back" to the community by serving as volunteer consultants to local non-profit organizations, addressing a specific need which would improve the delivery of service to those served by that organization. In a recent letter to the public Mayor Ras Baraka, stated our impact best, "Leadership Newark has played a major role in our Citys transformation, by working tirelessly to build the future we want for the City we love. I am proud of the vital role Leadership Newark is playing as a partner in our work. Truly, Leadership Newark is a winner." Page 2, part III, line 1 Leadership Newark (LN) is an organization which offers the following programs and services: Skill and Team Building Programs; Public Policy Enrichment Seminars; Public Policy Dinner Meetings; Community Leadership Initiative Projects; Public Policy Summits; Non-Profit Board Training & Development and Leadership Newark Graduate Organization Programs. These initiatives and programs are for adults who live, work or volunteer in the civic life of the City of Newark. All are leadership related programs born out of a desire to strengthen the City of Newark's civic infrastructure through preparing the next generation of leaders to serve in numerous professional, political and volunteer capacities in the largest city in the State of New Jersey. Founded in September 1998, the founders felt it was necessary to arm and prepare a strong cadre of citizens of diverse backgrounds with in-depth knowledge on a wide range of public policy issues who will be prepared to take on a variety of leadership roles in and around the City of Newark as the City undergoes an evolving renaissance. To date, the LN network is over 500 strong and the impact of their efforts is palpable across all sectors. LN prepares and grooms adult to be civic leaders through public policy debate and discussions augmented by skill building and team building sessions as well. The seminars are delivered in an adult friendly learning environment, which allows a setting, which fosters tremendous interaction and exchange among the Fellows and noted experts. We employ various formats such as panels & roundtable discussions, keynote addresses, site visits, case studies, small group dialogue and experiential training. In all instances we bring policy makers, elected officials, academicians and nationally recognized leaders in a small setting to share their knowledge, talents and expertise with the participants, who are eager community activists. Ultimately creating a powerful forum for the exchange of ideas and new approaches to some of the challenges facing the Newark community.