Nonprofit · EIN 34-1369608
LINKING EMPLOYMENT ABILITIES & POTENTIAL
Tax-exempt · CLEVELAND, OH 44113
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,611,655 | $1,820,513 | -$208,858 | $1,395,977 | $642,019 | $753,958 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,956,042 | $1,816,007 | $140,035 | $1,664,664 | $729,694 | $934,970 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,631,191 | $1,519,000 | $112,191 | $1,548,276 | $772,586 | $775,690 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $751,913
- of which government grants
- $536,860
- Program service revenue
- $854,990
- Investment income
- $6,546
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$1,794
- Other revenue
- -$1,794
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $121,737
- Other salaries and wages
- $938,814
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,340,716
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $104,162
- Travel
- $15,289
- Depreciation
- $443
- Program services (functional)
- $1,517,577
- Management and general (functional)
- $278,767
- Fundraising (functional)
- $24,169
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,664,664
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,395,977
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $642,019
- Net assets, end of year
- $753,958
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $369
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $748,169
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,789
- Gross receipts
- $1,619,800
- Employees
- 90
- Volunteers
- 36
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH GLAS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $102,160 | $19,577 |
| RUSSELL BOWSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN CORRIGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE DALTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCENT DORSEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM EYMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT W FEDOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY KIBLER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE MARTINOVIC | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE MURRAY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDI RAMIREZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT SNEAD JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTI SUBSTELNY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH GLAS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $100,624 | $14,672 |
| RUSSELL BOWSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN CORRIGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE DALTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCENT DORSEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM EYMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT W FEDOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY GRETICK | SECRETARY (1/1-6/19) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY KIBLER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE MURRAY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDI RAMIREZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT SNEAD JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTI SUBSTELNY | SECRETARY (6/20-12/31) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELANIE HOGAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, 1/1-9/30 Officer | 50 | $88,041 | $4,274 |
| BETH GLAS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, 10/1-12/31 Officer | 50 | $25,361 | $3,119 |
| SUZANNE BLOOMFIELD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL BOWSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE DALTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCENT DORSEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM EYMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT W FEDOR | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY GRETICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY KIBLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE MURRAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB NORDMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDI RAMIREZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT SNEAD JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2545 LORAIN AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 44113-3412
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ELIZABETH GLAS, 2545 LORAIN AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 44113
- Signed the 990
- ELIZABETH GLAS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (216) 696-2716
- Website
- WWW.LEAPINFO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CIUNI & PANICHI INC
Mission
LEAP IS A SERVICE AND OUTREACH AGENCY WORKING WITH AND ON BEHALF OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. LEAP PROVIDES ACCESS TO BENEFITS & RESOURCES, INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE, LEARN,(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)WORK AND PARTICIPATE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- THE GOAL OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES IS TO CONNECT BUSINESSES WITH A QUALIFIED WORK FORCE AND TO EMPOWER YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO PURSUE, OBTAIN, AND RETAIN EMPLOYMENT BY PROVIDING JOB SEEKING SKILLS TRAINING, WORK EXPERIENCES, PLACEMENT, COACHING, AND RETENTION SERVICES.Expenses $413,663
- THE GOAL OF THE INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES IS TO MAXIMIZE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FULL COMMUNITY INCLUSION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES THROUGH INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMS ADVOCACY, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING, PEER SUPPORT, TRANSITION FROM MEDICAL AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES INTO THE COMMUNITY, AND SOCIALIZATION/RECREATION ACTIVITIES.Expenses $893,134
- THE GOAL OF THE ACCESS TO BENEFITS AND RESOURCES PROGRAM IS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN EXPLORING THE FULL RANGE OF SUPPORT OPTIONS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO INFORMATION, RESOURCES, AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THE SPECTRUM OF NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND FAMILY CAREGIVERS INCLUDING DISABILITY BENEFITS ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES GET UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THEIR FEDERAL AND STATE BENEFITS.Expenses $210,780
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
- 34-1369608
- 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
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J210)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,395,977
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,619,800
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,611,655 | $1,820,513 | $1,395,977 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,956,042 | $1,816,007 | $1,664,664 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,631,191 | $1,519,000 | $1,548,276 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,705,978 | $1,721,704 | $1,492,530 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 34-1369608).
Questions about LINKING EMPLOYMENT ABILITIES & POTENTIAL
- What is the EIN of LINKING EMPLOYMENT ABILITIES & POTENTIAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LINKING EMPLOYMENT ABILITIES & POTENTIAL is 34-1369608.
- Is LINKING EMPLOYMENT ABILITIES & POTENTIAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to LINKING EMPLOYMENT ABILITIES & POTENTIAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LINKING EMPLOYMENT ABILITIES & POTENTIAL 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 LINKING EMPLOYMENT ABILITIES & POTENTIAL 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 LINKING EMPLOYMENT ABILITIES & POTENTIAL 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 LINKING EMPLOYMENT ABILITIES & POTENTIAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ELIZABETH GLAS.
- Who are the officers and directors of LINKING EMPLOYMENT ABILITIES & POTENTIAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $102,160 (ELIZABETH GLAS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LINKING EMPLOYMENT ABILITIES & POTENTIAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,611,655, expenses of $1,820,513 and total assets of $1,395,977 at year end.
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