Nonprofit · EIN 46-1797595
LEADING FOR CHANGE INC
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85004
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $131,654 | $173,638 | -$41,984 | $355,321 | $4,658 | $350,663 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $231,487 | $177,979 | $53,508 | $402,586 | $9,941 | $392,645 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $210,057 | $186,216 | $23,841 | $346,391 | $7,254 | $339,137 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $80,996
- Program service revenue
- $41,389
- Investment income
- $9,269
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $103,955
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $146,248
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $14,081
- Other expenses
- $13,309
- Program services (functional)
- $160,206
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $402,586
- Total assets, end of year
- $355,321
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,658
- Net assets, end of year
- $350,663
- Cash, savings and investments
- $353,708
- Gross receipts
- $161,421
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Meyer | President & CEO | 60 | $100,000 |
| Michelle Steinberg | Treasurer | 2 | $1,960 |
| Jason Barraza | Secretary | 1 | $1,715 |
| Jaclyn Boyes | Member | 1 | $280 |
| Allison Ewers | Chair | 5 | $0 |
| Nate Rhoton | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 |
| Molly McGorvern | Assistant Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Angie Delgadillo | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Chaquita Taylor | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Diane Figueroa | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Jenni Eisel | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Julie Erfle | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Karilyn Van Oosten | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Mignonne Hollis | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Nicole Brown | Member | 1 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Herrera | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Sampson Taylor | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Sherri Jones | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Wendy Valenzuela | Member | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth M Meyer | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $109,740 |
| Juliana Horwin | Member Trustee or director | 20 | $29,172 |
| Michelle Steinberg | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $1,660 |
| Jason Barraza | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $1,365 |
| Jaclyn Boyes | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $665 |
| Allison Ewers | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Angie Delgadillo | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chiquita Taylor | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Diana Figueroa | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jenni Eisel | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Karilyn Van Oosten | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Migonne Hollis | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Molly McGovern | Assistant Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nate Rhoton | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Roy Herrera | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sampson Taylor | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Wendy Valenzuela | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sherry Jones | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth M Meyer | President and CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $105,230 |
| Juliana Rivera Horwin | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $28,866 |
| Michelle Steinberg | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $1,860 |
| Allison Ewers | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Angie Delgadillo | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chiquita Taylor | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Diana Figueroa | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jaclyn Boyes | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jenni Eisel | Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Jason Barraza | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Karilyn Van Oosten | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Molly McGovern | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nate Rhoton | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Roy Herrera | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sherri Jones | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Wendy Valenzuela | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 55 E VERNON AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85004-1338
- In care of
- % BETH MEYER
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Beth M Meyer, President and CEO
- Phone
- (602) 253-0119
- Website
- azleadingforchange.org
- Return prepared by
- NPO Accountants LLC
Mission
See Schedule O
Program accomplishments
- The LFC Leaders Fellowship is an eight month training program that focuses on social and economic justice. Components of the program include five weekend trainings, one on one professional coaching, mentoring and projects. The 2025 class had 25 participants.Expenses $114,647
- The LFC non partisan Candidate Training provides three weekend trainings to provide individuals with information on what it takes to run for office or serve on a campaign team. Topics covered include fundraising, messaging, recruiting volunteers and components of a campaign plan. There were two trainings in 2025 for 20 participants,10 in each training class.Expenses $45,559
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-EZ 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
- 46-1797595
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W70)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $355,321
- Income (IRS master file)
- $161,421
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $131,654 | $173,638 | $355,321 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $231,487 | $177,979 | $402,586 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $210,057 | $186,216 | $346,391 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $203,793 | $167,051 | $323,240 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 46-1797595).
Questions about LEADING FOR CHANGE INC
- What is the EIN of LEADING FOR CHANGE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEADING FOR CHANGE INC is 46-1797595.
- Is LEADING FOR CHANGE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to LEADING FOR CHANGE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEADING FOR CHANGE INC 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 LEADING FOR CHANGE INC 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 LEADING FOR CHANGE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEADING FOR CHANGE INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $100,000 (Beth Meyer, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does LEADING FOR CHANGE INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $131,654, expenses of $173,638 and total assets of $355,321 at year end.
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