Nonprofit · EIN 36-4843872
LEADERSHIP SOCIETY OF ARIZONA
Tax-exempt · MESA, AZ 85213
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,182,060 | $1,223,687 | -$41,627 | $544,771 | $5,212 | $539,559 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $985,229 | $966,704 | $18,525 | $572,262 | $43,628 | $528,634 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $711,289 | $614,950 | $96,339 | $293,524 | $9,900 | $283,624 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $1,175,782
- Investment income
- $6,278
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,062
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,300
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $36,153
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,082
- Accounting fees
- $286
- Occupancy
- $258,436
- Travel
- $2,640
- Depreciation
- $10,087
- Program services (functional)
- $1,206,112
- Management and general (functional)
- $17,575
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $574,596
- Total assets, end of year
- $544,771
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,212
- Net assets, end of year
- $539,559
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $56,509
- Publicly traded securities
- $291,453
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $539,559
- Gross receipts
- $1,377,785
- Employees
- 31
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAKE GUNNOE | DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $45,700 | $52,696 |
| JACOB KASHIWAGI | CHAIRMAN Officer | 40 | $78,331 | $13,671 |
| ALFREDO RIVERA | DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $74,046 | $13,671 |
| KAYLA KRASSA | DIRECTOR Officer | 3 | $4,000 | $11,828 |
| WILLIAM WOOD | DIRECTOR Officer | 2 | $5,000 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALFREDO RIVERA | DIRECTOR Officer | 7 | $92,370 |
| JAKE GUNNOE | DIRECTOR Officer | 5 | $69,040 |
| JACOB KASHIWAGI | CHAIRMAN Officer | 5 | $50,000 |
| WILLIAM WOOD | DIRECTOR Officer | 2 | $5,000 |
| KAYLA KRASSA | DIRECTOR Officer | 2 | $5,000 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACOB KASHIWAGI | CHAIRMAN Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ALFREDO RIVERA | DIRECTOR Officer | 7 | $0 |
| JAKE GUNNOE | DIRECTOR Officer | 5 | $0 |
| WILLIAM WOOD | DIRECTOR Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KAYLA KRASSA | DIRECTOR Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2429 E HERMOSA VISTA DR, MESA, AZ 85213-2301
- In care of
- % JACOB KASHIWAGI
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 2429 E Hermosa Vista Dr, Mesa AZ 85213
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Jacob Kashiwagi, 2429 E Hermosa Vista Dr, Mesa, AZ 85213
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Jacob Kashiwagi, 2429 E Hermosa Vista Dr, Mesa AZ 85213
- Signed the 990
- JACOB, KASHIWAGI
- Phone
- (480) 242-7860
- Website
- leadaz.org
Mission
Leadership Society of Arizona LSA is dedicated to transforming education by providing accessible leadership and logic education to students of all backgrounds. Our mission is to equip young minds with the critical thinking problem-solving and interpersonal skills necessary for lifelong achievement. We are committed to ensuring that all students especially those from underserved communities have access to high-quality educational resources and mentorship opportunities that empower them to reach their full potential. Through our innovative curriculum and community-driven programs we integrate leadership education into school systems and offer scholarships financial aid and free services to remove barriers to success. By fostering inclusivity resilience and lifelong learning we strive to bridge educational gaps create equitable opportunities and inspire the next generation of leaders to make a meaningful impact on society.
Program accomplishments
- VALLEY GUARDIAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: LSA PROVIDES WORKSHOPS MENTORSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORT FOR MORE THAN 40 UNDERPRIVILEGED STUDENTS. THESE STUDENTS ARE IN BOTH MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES THROUGHOUT THE VALLEY. THE PROGRAM ENABLES THESE UNDERPRIVILEGED STUDENTS TO RECEIVE OUR LEADERSHIP TRAINING THAT NORMALLY CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED BY STUDENTS COMING FROM HIGHER SOCIAL ECONOMIC STATUS FAMILIES. OUR PARTNER VALLEY GUARDIAN GROUP DONATES THE MAJORITY OF FUNDS FOR THIS PROGRAM. LSA THEN PROVIDES THE REST OF THE EXPENSE FOR THE PROGRAM OUT OF THEIR OWN RESOURCES.Expenses $181,290 · revenue $177,047
- LeadAZ Private School: LSA provides an alternative to the traditional school system for students in grades k through 12. The school emphasizes leadership-based learning allowing students to learn academic skills alongside leadership-based skills. With a 5-to-1 instructor ratio LeadAZ provides individualized attention fostering a supportive learning environment. The curriculum is research-based integrating LSAs years of teen mentoring and education to prepare students for real-world challenges. The school also offers flexible tuition and scheduling making quality education accessible to a diverse student body. The school has an estimated 33 students of which 19 are in financial need. The school discounts their tuition and offers scholarships totaling 196,263.Expenses $748,094 · revenue $740,445
- SUMMER PROGRAMS: THE LSA HOSTED 7 SUMMER LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COURSES FOR STUDENTS IN ARIZONA. IN THESE WEEK-LONG COURSES STUDENTS LEARNED HOW TO APPLY LSAS LEADERSHIP METHODOLOGY TO THEIR PERSONAL LIVES TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS MORE EFFECTIVELY. STUDENTS AND PARENTS PAID LSA DIRECTLY TO FUND THESE PROGRAMS. CHARITABLE DONATIONS TO LSA WERE ALSO USED TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS. THE FUNDING WAS USED TO PURCHASE MATERIALS FUND MARKETING EFFORTS AND COMPENSATE INSTRUCTIONAL CAMP COUNSELORS.Expenses $153,132 · revenue $139,916
- GETAWAYS RETREATS: LSA PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS ALL OVER THE VALLEY TO COME TO A 2 NIGHT 3 DAY TRIP TO STRAWBERRY ARIZONA. THE STUDENTS STAY AT A CABIN IN STRAWBERRY AND PARTICIPATE IN MULTIPLE LEADERSHIP AND TEAM ACTIVITIES. THE STUDENTS ARE ALSO ABLE TO ENGAGE IN HIGH ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES THAT HELP THEM BUILD CONFIDENCE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. THE STUDENTS ARE ALSO ABLE TO SPEND TIME INTERACTING WITH ALL THE COACHES AT LSA. THESE GETAWAYS HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO HELP STUDENTS WITH INCREASING THEIR SOCIAL LEADERSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS. ATTENDEES WERE ASKED TO PAY A REGISTRATION FEE TO ATTEND THESE ACTIVITIES.Expenses $36,760 · revenue $30,707
- The Success Coaching program at the Leadership Society of Arizona LSA helps teenagers build successful habits and achieve personal growth through one-on-one mentorship. Guided by PhD-certified mentors students develop social skills set goals and improve emotional stability in weekly coaching sessions. The program also includes workshops social events and community service to enhance learning. With over 30 years of research backing its methods LSAs Success Coaching provides a proven path to greater confidence stability and long-term success.Expenses $86,836 · revenue $87,664
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
- 36-4843872
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $544,771
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,377,785
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,182,060 | $1,223,687 | $544,771 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $985,229 | $966,704 | $572,262 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $711,289 | $614,950 | $293,524 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $526,175 | $252,027 | $204,088 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Jacob Kashiwagi | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $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 36-4843872).
Questions about LEADERSHIP SOCIETY OF ARIZONA
- What is the EIN of LEADERSHIP SOCIETY OF ARIZONA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEADERSHIP SOCIETY OF ARIZONA is 36-4843872.
- Is LEADERSHIP SOCIETY OF ARIZONA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to LEADERSHIP SOCIETY OF ARIZONA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEADERSHIP SOCIETY OF ARIZONA 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 LEADERSHIP SOCIETY OF ARIZONA 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 LEADERSHIP SOCIETY OF ARIZONA 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 LEADERSHIP SOCIETY OF ARIZONA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jacob Kashiwagi.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEADERSHIP SOCIETY OF ARIZONA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $45,700 (JAKE GUNNOE, DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LEADERSHIP SOCIETY OF ARIZONA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,182,060, expenses of $1,223,687 and total assets of $544,771 at year end.
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