Nonprofit · EIN 46-2093041
LEE FOUNDATION FOR CIVIC LEADERSHIP INC
Tax-exempt · WILMINGTON, DE 19801
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $19,505,751 | $17,165,176 | $2,340,575 | $6,735,326 | $704,275 | $6,031,051 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $9,499,395 | $13,604,693 | -$4,105,298 | $4,142,017 | $451,541 | $3,690,476 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $19,505,751
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $16,129,710
- Other salaries and wages
- $96,048
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $120,048
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $885
- Accounting fees
- $18,677
- Program services (functional)
- $17,102,587
- Management and general (functional)
- $39,185
- Fundraising (functional)
- $23,404
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,142,017
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,735,326
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $704,275
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,031,051
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,698,100
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,332,951
- Gross receipts
- $19,505,751
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 4
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- DE
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL BUMAN | PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 | $432,697 | $35,750 |
| CHRISTINE GREEN | SECRETARY/TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 | $234,181 | $48,621 |
| EMMA BLOOMBERG | CHAIR OF THE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE MANDEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTHUR ROCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL BUMAN | CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 2 | $0 | $396,352 | $33,002 |
| CHRISTINE GREEN | SECRETARY/TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 | $214,300 | $56,769 |
| EMMA BLOOMBERG | CHAIR OF THE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE MANDEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTHUR ROCK | DIRECTOR (FROM JUNE 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 800 N KING ST STE 304 PMB 4171, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-3549
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 1413 K ST NW 3RD FLR, WASHINGTON DC 200053405
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHAEL BUMAN, 800 N KING ST STE 304-4171, WILMINGTON, DE 19801
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Ethridge Darlene, 659 lake road, Atkins AR 72823
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL BUMAN, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (202) 734-3716
- Return prepared by
- WEGNER CPAS LLP
Mission
THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER AND FACILITATE INCREASED CIVIC LEADERSHIP.
Program accomplishments
- THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER AND FACILITATE INCREASED CIVIC LEADERSHIP. THE FOUNDATION ENTERED INTO A MULTI-YEAR GRANT AGREEMENT WITH LEE, INC. (FORMERLY LEADERSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUITY) IN WHICH THE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS TO LEE TO ENGAGE IN CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT FURTHER THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION.Expenses $17,102,587 · grants $16,129,710
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 | Not 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
- 46-2093041
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,735,326
- Income (IRS master file)
- $19,505,751
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $19,505,751 | $17,165,176 | $6,735,326 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $9,499,395 | $13,604,693 | $4,142,017 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $6,228,273 | $11,163,499 | $8,287,243 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Ethridge Darlene | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 46-2093041).
Questions about LEE FOUNDATION FOR CIVIC LEADERSHIP INC
- What is the EIN of LEE FOUNDATION FOR CIVIC LEADERSHIP INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEE FOUNDATION FOR CIVIC LEADERSHIP INC is 46-2093041.
- Is LEE FOUNDATION FOR CIVIC LEADERSHIP INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to LEE FOUNDATION FOR CIVIC LEADERSHIP INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEE FOUNDATION FOR CIVIC LEADERSHIP 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 LEE FOUNDATION FOR CIVIC LEADERSHIP INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LEE FOUNDATION FOR CIVIC LEADERSHIP INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LEE FOUNDATION FOR CIVIC LEADERSHIP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MICHAEL BUMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEE FOUNDATION FOR CIVIC LEADERSHIP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LEE FOUNDATION FOR CIVIC LEADERSHIP INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $19,505,751, expenses of $17,165,176 and total assets of $6,735,326 at year end.
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