Nonprofit · EIN 51-0235174
LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Also known as SEAN D MCMAHON
Tax-exempt · ARLINGTON, VA 22201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $52,085,257 | $54,728,123 | -$2,642,866 | $32,160,227 | $9,212,422 | $22,947,805 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $45,008,202 | $51,591,743 | -$6,583,541 | $30,979,961 | $4,539,175 | $26,440,786 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $49,428,061
- Program service revenue
- $451,301
- Investment income
- $1,504,553
- Net rental income
- $386,234
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,168,802
- Other revenue
- $701,342
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,909,869
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $2,572,642
- Other salaries and wages
- $15,336,577
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $20,951,245
- Professional fundraising fees
- $549,970
- Legal fees
- $54,149
- Accounting fees
- $35,000
- Occupancy
- $1,742,276
- Travel
- $6,168,596
- Depreciation
- $675,854
- Program services (functional)
- $39,920,523
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,199,343
- Fundraising (functional)
- $7,608,257
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $30,979,961
- Total assets, end of year
- $32,160,227
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,212,422
- Net assets, end of year
- $22,947,805
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,620,424
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,496,329
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $20,641,086
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,306,719
- Gross unrelated business income
- $32,796
- Gross receipts
- $59,694,351
- Employees
- 272
- Volunteers
- 873
- Year formed
- 1979
- State of legal domicile
- VA
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Gaines | Director, Riley Gaines Center Highest-paid employee | 40 | $474,313 | $19,909 |
| John Davis | VP for Growth and Development Officer | 40 | $409,089 | $82,521 |
| Morton Blackwell | President Officer | 40 | $345,322 | $58,589 |
| Mark Centofante | VP for Technology and Operations Officer | 40 | $255,021 | $68,810 |
| Bryan Bernys | VP for Campus Leadership Programs Officer | 40 | $239,215 | $59,614 |
| David Fenner | VP for Programs Officer | 40 | $239,215 | $58,572 |
| Ronald Nehring | Director, Interl School of Politics Key employee | 40 | $221,369 | $40,737 |
| Andrew Bender | VP for Finance Officer | 40 | $227,711 | $24,689 |
| Yana Igorevna Myaskovskaya | Chief of Staff Highest-paid employee | 40 | $224,751 | $24,457 |
| Robert Arnakis | Sr. Dr. of Domestic and Inter Programs Highest-paid employee | 40 | $219,846 | $27,322 |
| Steven Sutton | Executive VP, Acting President Officer | 40 | $202,004 | $40,165 |
| Mark Campbell | Senior Fellow Highest-paid employee | 40 | $231,296 | $9,706 |
| Stephen Theriault | Director of Communications Highest-paid employee | 40 | $173,214 | $24,396 |
| M Dennis Daugherty | First Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenneth Thronhill | Second Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Corrigan | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Craig Murphy | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Fred Fowlerr III | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John P Maxwell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Justin Ouimette | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dario Paya | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Patrick Pizella | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ryan Rhodes | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Charlie Davis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tom Rolfe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Davis | VP for Growth and Development Officer | 40 | $479,240 | $70,073 |
| Morton C Blackwell | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $330,720 | $54,389 |
| Mark Centofante | VP for Technology and Operations Officer | 40 | $251,874 | $63,288 |
| Steven Sutton | Senior Vice President Officer | 40 | $254,792 | $42,047 |
| Bryan Bernys | VP for Campus Leadership Programs Officer | 40 | $235,706 | $57,045 |
| David Fenner | VP for Programs Officer | 40 | $228,756 | $56,981 |
| Andrew Bender | VP for Finance and Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $223,762 | $21,118 |
| Ronald Nehring | Director of International Trainings Highest-paid employee | 40 | $205,462 | $34,892 |
| Mark Campbell | Senior Fellow Key employee | 40 | $221,746 | $6,134 |
| Mitchell Nozka | Senior Director of Marketing and Brand Strategy Highest-paid employee | 40 | $176,106 | $38,484 |
| Robert Arnakis | Senior Director of Domestic and International Prog Highest-paid employee | 40 | $161,561 | $24,264 |
| Bridget Ziegler Ending 1223 | VP for School Board Leaders Programs Officer | 40 | $183,763 | $406 |
| Courtney Trollinger | Senior Director of Donor Relations Key employee | 40 | $163,286 | $16,349 |
| Christoffer Fries | Director of Technology Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,611 | $32,723 |
| Riley Gaines | Director of the Riley Gaines Center Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,523 | $4,324 |
| M Dennis Daugherty | First Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenneth Thornhill | Second Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Edward Corrigan | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Murphy | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Fred Fowler III | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John P Maxwell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Justin Ouimette | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dario Paya | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick Pizella | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Rhodes | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1101 N HIGHLAND ST, ARLINGTON, VA 22201-2807
- In care of
- % JOSEPH R METZGER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Morton Blackwell, 1101 N Highland Street, Arlington, VA 22201
- Signed the 990
- Morton Blackwell, President
- Phone
- (703) 247-2000
- Website
- www.leadershipinstitute.org
- Return prepared by
- Rogers & Company PLLC
Mission
Educate people for successful participation in government, politics and media.
Program accomplishments
- Political Technology: Training youth leaders and provide education regarding the public policy process.Expenses $24,893,615 · grants $127,117 · revenue $697,922
- Campus Leadership Program: Fostering effective student organization on U.S. college campuses. Conducting leadership schools for members of these groups and other students, and helping students start newspapers on their campuses.Expenses $13,527,338 · grants $1,756,907 · revenue $5,054
- Campusreform.org: Acting as a watchdog to the nation's higher education system, exposing bias and abuse on the nation's college campuses. Professional Journalists work alongside student activists and student journalists to report on the conduct and misconduct of university administrators, faculty, and students.Expenses $1,499,570 · grants $25,846
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
- 51-0235174
- 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
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W700)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $32,160,227
- Income (IRS master file)
- $59,694,351
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $52,085,257 | $54,728,123 | $32,160,227 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $45,008,202 | $51,591,743 | $30,979,961 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $39,249,420 | $34,475,593 | $38,296,390 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | 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 51-0235174).
Questions about LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
- What is the EIN of LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE is 51-0235174.
- Is LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE 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 INSTITUTE 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 LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE 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 LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Morton Blackwell.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 25 people; 13 received compensation from the organization, the highest $474,313 (Riley Gaines, Director, Riley Gaines Center).
- How much revenue does LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $52,085,257, expenses of $54,728,123 and total assets of $32,160,227 at year end.
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