Nonprofit · EIN 46-3198240
LEAP TO SUCCESS INC
Tax-exempt · CARLSBAD, CA 92011
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $598,905 | $626,565 | -$27,660 | $581,796 | $11,394 | $570,402 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $628,628 | $657,529 | -$28,901 | $602,285 | $6,337 | $595,948 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $542,480 | $536,441 | $6,039 | $635,421 | $7,237 | $628,184 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $570,658
- Program service revenue
- $6,400
- Investment income
- $21,143
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $724
- Other revenue
- $704
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $116,866
- Other salaries and wages
- $319,346
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $469,946
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,126
- Occupancy
- $39,912
- Travel
- $5,980
- Program services (functional)
- $506,611
- Management and general (functional)
- $70,522
- Fundraising (functional)
- $49,432
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $602,285
- Total assets, end of year
- $581,796
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,394
- Net assets, end of year
- $570,402
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $570,402
- Gross unrelated business income
- $724
- Gross receipts
- $598,905
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Bristol Smith | President Officer | 45 | $111,792 |
| Lauraine Esparza | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Marti Hess | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Melissa Botello | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Wendy Hope | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Tonda Hall | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sara Gilman-Gregory | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Carmen Kasner | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Froelich | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Amy Czajkowski | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Beth Mahn | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Bristol Smith | President Officer | 45 | $116,250 |
| Lauraine Esparza | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Marti Hess | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Wendy Hope | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Tonda Hall | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jennifer Barber-Frazier | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carmen Kasner | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Jeri Dau-Yacovelle | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Laura Froelich | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Amy Czajkowski | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Beth Mahn | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Bristol Smith | President Officer | 45 | $114,552 | $12,024 |
| Lauraine Esparza | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Marti Hess | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 7.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Denise Arand | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wendy Hope | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Tonda Hall | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tanya Parks | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Krista Kindley | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Barber-Frazier | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carmen Kasner | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeri Dau-Yacovelle | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2011 PALOMAR AIRPORT RD STE 101, CARLSBAD, CA 92011-1431
- In care of
- % DANA BRISTOL-SMITH
- Signed the 990
- Dana Bristol Smith, President
- Phone
- (760) 710-9510
- Website
- leaptosuccess.org
- Return prepared by
- Blitz Lee & Company
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 46-3198240 or by the name LEAP TO SUCCESS INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Leap to Success inspires women overcoming adversity to ignite their confidence and reclaim their voice to transform their lives and communities.
Program accomplishments
- In 2025, our Leap to Confidence program provided 194 women with the skills and confidence needed to move forward after adversity and thrive. Un Salto a la Confianza, our new Spanish translation version had 24 attendees, delivered by our partner and licensee One Safe Place. Results from our six-month post-program survey show the meaningful impact that Leap to Confidence graduates reported:94% feel empowered to make choices in their life94% feel confident in their abilities77% took steps in career buildingAn additional 111 women participated in Empowerment Circles for close to 1,000 visits, receiving continued encouragement, connection, and support through the bi-weekly program. Our nine-month leadership and public speaking program, Transformation Leadership, celebrated the graduation of 11 women in its 11th cohort.Active participation in social service collaboratives and community events strengthened our partnerships and led to 53 social service, educational, and community-based organizations referring women to our programs.We launched Build a Confident Mindset, a new in-person workshop, designed to inspire and empower more women who are overcoming trauma and adversity. Through partnerships with employment readiness centers, community colleges, and social service agencies, we expanded our reach and increased access to our no-cost, confidence-building program in locations throughout San Diego County.Expenses $506,611
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
- 46-3198240
- 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)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A65)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $581,796
- Income (IRS master file)
- $598,905
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $598,905 | $626,565 | $581,796 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $628,628 | $657,529 | $602,285 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $542,480 | $536,441 | $635,421 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $426,476 | $420,659 | $628,089 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 46-3198240).
Questions about LEAP TO SUCCESS INC
- What is the EIN of LEAP TO SUCCESS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEAP TO SUCCESS INC is 46-3198240.
- Is LEAP TO SUCCESS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to LEAP TO SUCCESS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEAP TO SUCCESS 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 LEAP TO SUCCESS 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 LEAP TO SUCCESS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEAP TO SUCCESS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $111,792 (Dana Bristol Smith, President).
- How much revenue does LEAP TO SUCCESS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $598,905, expenses of $626,565 and total assets of $581,796 at year end.
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