Nonprofit · EIN 47-1867733
LEADING YOUTH THROUGH EMPOWERMENT INC
Tax-exempt · WILMINGTON, DE 19801
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,042,139 | $1,070,938 | -$28,799 | $749,185 | $19,437 | $729,748 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,160,060 | $834,861 | $325,199 | $765,297 | $31,444 | $733,853 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $602,535
- of which government grants
- $206,699
- Program service revenue
- $430,448
- Investment income
- $9,156
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $89,857
- Other salaries and wages
- $575,026
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $815,159
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $16,054
- Occupancy
- $7,815
- Program services (functional)
- $840,724
- Management and general (functional)
- $128,368
- Fundraising (functional)
- $101,846
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $765,297
- Total assets, end of year
- $749,185
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $19,437
- Net assets, end of year
- $729,748
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $729,748
- Gross receipts
- $1,042,139
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 87
- Year formed
- 2014
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANKUR ARYA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $89,857 |
| LISA LESSNER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ZACH BEATTIE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ARATI KOHLI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CLINT WALKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| TAMARA DEFER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEANANNA LLOYD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PILAR KRAMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROSSANNA ARTEAGA-LOPENZA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RACHEL HARAD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BENESSA REID | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MOLLY MCPHEETERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHRYN PINCUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANKUR ARYA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $92,834 | $14,508 |
| LISA LESSNER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACH BEATTIE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ARATI KOHLI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CLINT WALKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| PILAR KRAMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL HARAD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMARA DEFER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BENESSA REID | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANANA LLOYD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN A PINCUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSSANA ARTEAGA-LOPENZA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY MCPHEETE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1313 N MARKET ST SUITE 110 A, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-1150
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ANKUR ARYA, 1313 MARKET STREET 110A, WILMINGTON, DE 19801
- Signed the 990
- ANKUR ARYA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (302) 786-5983
- Website
- WWW.LYTESCHOLARS.ORG
- 990-N for 2017 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Sean Boyd, 118 Brook Valley Road, Wilmington DE 19807. Mailing address: 1313 North Market Street, Wilmington DE 19801.
- Return prepared by
- WHEELER WOLFENDEN & DWARES PA
Mission
LYTE PREPARES ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH FOR SUCCESS FROM CLASSROOM TO CAREER THROUGH RIGOROUS ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION, PERSONAL MENTORING, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT. OUR NINE-YEAR PROGRAM SUPPORTS STUDENTS FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL THROUGH COLLEGE, HELPING THEM OVERCOME BARRIERS, ACCESS HIGHER EDUCATION, AND ENTER THE WORKFORCE PREPARED TO LEAD FULFILLING, PRODUCTIVE LIVES.
Program accomplishments
- LYTE BELIEVES EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS AND WORK EXPERIENCE DRIVES LIFE SUCCESS, YET OPPORTUNITY ISN'T AVAILABLE FOR LOWER INCOME STUDENTS. LYTE HELPS TITLE I 8TH GRADERS ACCESS COMPETITIVE HIGH SCHOOLS AND SUPPORTS THEM THROUGH COLLEGE TOWARD CAREER-ALIGNED DEGREES. LYTE CURRICULUM BEGINS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL WITH ADVANCED AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER CLASSES, EXAM PREPARATION, AND GUIDANCE ON HIGH SCHOOL CHOICE AND FINANCIAL AID. IN HIGH SCHOOL, FOUR-YEARS OF PROGRAMMING PAIRS EACH SCHOLAR WITH AN ADVISOR, OFFERING TUTORING, RIGOROUS COURSEWORK, GOAL-SETTING, COLLEGE PLANNING, AND PAID INTERNSHIPS. IN COLLEGE, PROGRAMMING STRENGTHENS COLLEGE SUCCESS THROUGH ADVISING, FINANCIAL AID SUPPORT, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. ACROSS ALL NINE YEARS, LYTE'S CAREER PIPELINE PROVIDES HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE, INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS, PAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND 529 COLLEGE SAVINGS OPPORTUNITIES TO PREPARE SCHOLARS FOR HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS.Expenses $840,724 · revenue $439,604
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
- 47-1867733
- 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)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $749,185
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,042,139
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,042,139 | $1,070,938 | $749,185 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,160,060 | $834,861 | $765,297 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $626,949 | $758,866 | $424,720 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Sean Boyd Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $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 47-1867733).
Questions about LEADING YOUTH THROUGH EMPOWERMENT INC
- What is the EIN of LEADING YOUTH THROUGH EMPOWERMENT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEADING YOUTH THROUGH EMPOWERMENT INC is 47-1867733.
- Is LEADING YOUTH THROUGH EMPOWERMENT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to LEADING YOUTH THROUGH EMPOWERMENT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEADING YOUTH THROUGH EMPOWERMENT 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 YOUTH THROUGH EMPOWERMENT 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 LEADING YOUTH THROUGH EMPOWERMENT 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 LEADING YOUTH THROUGH EMPOWERMENT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ANKUR ARYA.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEADING YOUTH THROUGH EMPOWERMENT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $89,857 (ANKUR ARYA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LEADING YOUTH THROUGH EMPOWERMENT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,042,139, expenses of $1,070,938 and total assets of $749,185 at year end.
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