Nonprofit · EIN 27-0547111
LADDERS FOR LEADERS
Tax-exempt · ROUND ROCK, TX 78681
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $255,224 | $275,957 | -$20,733 | $37,458 | $0 | $37,458 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $226,245 | $225,107 | $1,138 | $58,617 | $426 | $58,191 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $185,076 | $195,394 | -$10,318 | $57,609 | $558 | $57,051 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $255,224
- Membership dues
- $12,950
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $52,886
- Other salaries and wages
- $135,932
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $236,251
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,895
- Program services (functional)
- $224,076
- Management and general (functional)
- $51,481
- Fundraising (functional)
- $400
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $58,191
- Total assets, end of year
- $37,458
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $37,458
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $37,458
- Gross receipts
- $255,224
- Employees
- 57
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 2018
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaKissa Bright | CEO Trustee or director | 50 | $83,531 |
| Janda Castillo | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lakshmi Dhulipala | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Yolanda Owens | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Chris Bowman | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Laronica Moise | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brian Hernandez | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Helynn Nelson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Shymika Stephenson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Genail L Marthol | President Officer | 7 | $0 |
| Edward L Hanna | Vice President Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Esme Mattke Longoria | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
| April Guerra | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaKissa Bright | Founder/President Officer | 50 | $55,000 |
| Janda Castillo | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Keiko Anderson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lakshmi Dhulipala | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Danielle Waliyaya | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Yusef Wliyaya | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Yolanda Owens | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Alex Cherian | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Genail L Marthol | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Chris Bowman | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Edward L Hanna | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Shay Tower | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Esme Mattke Longoria | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaKissa Bright | Founder/President Officer | 50 | $0 | $55,000 |
| Janda Castillo | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Keiko Anderson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lakshmi Dhulipala | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Danielle Waliyaya | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Yusef Wliyaya | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Anderson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Edward L Hanna | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Shay Tower | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Esme Mattke Longoria | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2912 AGAVE LOOP, ROUND ROCK, TX 78681-2456
- In care of
- % LAKISSA BRIGHT
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 2912 Agave Loop, Round Rock TX 78681
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- LaKissa Bright, 2912 Agave Loop, Round Rock, TX 78681
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Ardra Alexander, 2912 Agave Loop, Round Rock TX 78681
- Signed the 990
- LaKissa Bright, CEO
- Phone
- (512) 817-4322
- Website
- www.laddersforleaders.org
- Return prepared by
- AA Bookkeeping Service
Mission
Bridge the gap between high school students and career exploration through internships and occupational experience. We aim to ensure diverse students acquire workplace readiness skills and experience, thus becoming more competitive as they apply to colleges, scholarships, trade schools, or enter the workforce.
Program accomplishments
- Place 97 students in internship jobs in the summer.Expenses $220,229
- Presented 2 students with scholarships.Expenses $2,000
- 402 participants in the Ladders for Leaders University Programs. They completed the following sessions: Mindset for Success, Workplace success, Power of Mentors 7 Networking, Money Mindset & AI in the Workplace. Emotional Intelligence at the Workplace and Enhancing Resume & Interviews.Expenses $1,847
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-0547111
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $37,458
- Income (IRS master file)
- $255,224
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $255,224 | $275,957 | $37,458 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $226,245 | $225,107 | $58,617 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $185,076 | $195,394 | $57,609 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Ardra Alexander | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Lskissa Bright | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-0547111).
Questions about LADDERS FOR LEADERS
- What is the EIN of LADDERS FOR LEADERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LADDERS FOR LEADERS is 27-0547111.
- Is LADDERS FOR LEADERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to LADDERS FOR LEADERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LADDERS FOR LEADERS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LADDERS FOR LEADERS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LADDERS FOR LEADERS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LADDERS FOR LEADERS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LaKissa Bright.
- Who are the officers and directors of LADDERS FOR LEADERS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $83,531 (LaKissa Bright, CEO).
- How much revenue does LADDERS FOR LEADERS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $255,224, expenses of $275,957 and total assets of $37,458 at year end.
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