Nonprofit · EIN 59-3201445
LEADERSHIP FLORIDA STATEWIDE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · TALLAHASSEE, FL 32312
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,097,744 | $3,030,832 | $66,912 | $5,588,107 | $911,308 | $4,676,799 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,918,078 | $2,908,488 | $9,590 | $5,478,790 | $1,049,200 | $4,429,590 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,770,968 | $2,906,319 | -$135,351 | $5,480,313 | $1,265,509 | $4,214,804 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,937,421
- of which government grants
- $104,260
- Membership dues
- $183,523
- Program service revenue
- $938,320
- Investment income
- $166,420
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $32,057
- Other revenue
- $55,583
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $666,697
- Other salaries and wages
- $498,678
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,349,604
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $78,237
- Accounting fees
- $19,779
- Occupancy
- $103,402
- Travel
- $132,038
- Depreciation
- $44,391
- Program services (functional)
- $2,220,765
- Management and general (functional)
- $726,687
- Fundraising (functional)
- $83,380
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,478,790
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,588,107
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $911,308
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,676,799
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $38,943
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,803,847
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,670,862
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,005,937
- Gross receipts
- $3,545,687
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 230
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY SPENCER | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 37.5 | $318,467 | $49,961 |
| CHRISTINE LUCAS | VP & CHIEF OF STAFF Officer | 37.5 | $122,200 | $13,509 |
| AUNDRA WALLACE | CHAIR-ELECT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CASEY HALL | CONNECT CLASS CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA VOLPICELLI | CONNECT CLASS PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH CURRY | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DON SLESNICK | GENERAL COUNCIL (EX-OFFICIO) Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISHA GONZALEZ BONNEWITZ | REGION CHAIR REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED KARLINSKY | AUDIT CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE FORMAN | AT-LARGE MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANETTE YAEGER | REGION CHAIR REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| KAM PATTON | GOVERNANCE CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN MOORE | FLORIDA CHAMBER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK BENNETT | AT LARGE MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK WILSON | FLORIDA CHAMBER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA MCKINLAY | REGION CHAIR REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WYNN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MONEEK MCTIER | EDUCATION CLASS CO-CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| NOEL MARTINEZ | CORNERSTONE CLASS CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| RC HOLMES | CORNERSTONE CLASS PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| RON CHRISTALDI | IMMEDIATE PAST BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 |
| STACIA WERNER | EDUCATION CLASS PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| TAMMY GUSTAFSON | AT LARGE MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| TOM MCALPIN | DEVELOPMENT CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| REBEKKA WADE | VP OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS Officer | 37.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY SPENCER | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 37.5 | $325,011 | $51,654 |
| CHRISTINE LUCAS | VP & CHIEF OF STAFF Officer | 37.5 | $119,907 | $12,467 |
| AMY MANGAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AUGUSTO SANABRIA | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AVA PARKER | AT LARGE MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| BEMETRA SIMMONS | REGION CHAIR REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON JOHNSON | EDUCATION CLASS CO-CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| CAPT KEITH HOSKINS USN RET | AT-LARGE MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID GORDLEY | REGION CHAIR REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID NICHOLSON | GENERAL COUNCIL (EX-OFFICIO) Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED KARLINSKY | DEVELOPMENT CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRIET MOORE | EDUCATION CLASS PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF BRANCH | CONNECT CLASS PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA CLASBY | CORNERSTONE CLASS PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN SCHWARTZ | CONNECT CLASS CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| KAM PATTON | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN ARNOLD | CORNERSTONE CLASS CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN MOORE | FLORIDA CHAMBER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE LYMAN | AUDIT CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| MADELINE PUMARIEGA | GOVERNANCE CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK WILSON | FLORIDA CHAMBER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WYNN | AT LARGE MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| RON CHRISTALDI | CHAIR-ELECT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| YVETTE ALEMAN | REGION CHAIR REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY SPENCER | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 37.5 | $315,724 | $43,703 |
| CHRISTINE LUCAS | VP & CHIEF OF STAFF (NON-B Officer | 37.5 | $115,510 | $13,400 |
| ALBERTO PADRON | AT-LARGE MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY MANGAN | CHAIR-ELECT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NOELLE GOULART | REGION CHAIR REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH HOSKINS | AT-LARGE MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON JOHNSON | EDUCATION CLASS CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN MOORE | FLORIDA CHAMBER REPRESENTA Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| MACK BERNARD | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM HOGANS | CONNECT CLASS CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY BROWN | CORNERSTONE CLASS CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN ARNOLD | DEVELOPMENT CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| DOMINIC CALABRO | AUDIT CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HORNE | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| KAM PATTON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK WILSON | FLORIDA CHAMBER REPRESENTA Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE ALBAN | CORNERSTONE CLASS PRESIDEN Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSIE NWAKANMA | CONNECT CLASS PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANETTE YAEGER | REGION CHAIR REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| EDRICK HAMILTON | EDUCATION CLASS PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| RON CHRISTALDI | AT-LARGE MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| IMRAN SIDDIQUI | REGION CHAIR REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WYNN | GOVERNANCE CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3500 FINANCIAL PLZ STE 300, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32312-5906
- In care of
- % CHRISTINE E LUCAS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- WENDY SPENCER, 3500 FINANCIAL PLAZA 300, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32312
- Signed the 990
- REBEKKA WADE, VP OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS
- Phone
- (850) 521-1220
- Website
- WWW.LEADERSHIPFLORIDA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- THOMAS HOWELL FERGUSON PA
Mission
WE CONTINUALLY CONVENE A STATEWIDE COMMUNITY OF COMMITTED LEADERS TO ENHANCE AND RECHARGE THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE THEM TO WORK ACROSS THEIR STRENGTHS AND DIVERSITIES FOR A BETTER FLORIDA. WE ENGAGE FLORIDIANS BY PROVIDING MEANINGFUL FORUMS FOR SHARING ESSENTIAL INFORMATION AND VIEWPOINTS, AND WE CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SHARED EXPERIENCES THAT ARE INVITING, INSPIRING AND OF LASTING VALUE.
Program accomplishments
- OBJECTIVE: THE ANNUAL MEETING IS THE LARGEST EVENT FOR ALL LEADERSHIP FLORIDA GRADUATES, DRAWING A DIVERSE GROUP OF HUNDREDS OF LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE STATE FOR A MEETING DESIGNED TO PROVIDE NONPARTISAN EDUCATION ON KEY ISSUES FACING FLORIDA, INSPIRE DIALOGUE, AND KEEP OUR MEMBERSHIP ENGAGED. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: OVER 700 MEMBERS AND GUESTS ASSEMBLED IN TAMPA TO HEAR WORLD-CLASS SPEAKERS AND RECONNECT WITH THEIR FELLOW LEADERSHIP FLORIDA CLASSMATES AND MEMBERS.Expenses $1,017,671 · revenue $215,803
- OBJECTIVE: TO PROVIDE INTENSIVE LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND NONPARTISAN INFORMATION ON CRITICAL ISSUES FACING FLORIDA. THIS OBJECTIVE IS OBTAINED BY THE CREATION OF THREE DIVERSE CLASSES (CORNERSTONE, CONNECT, AND EDUCATION.) CLASS PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN MULTI-MONTH CURRICULA WITH SESSIONS TAKING PLACE IN SEVERAL CITIES ACROSS THE STATE. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: OVER 55 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN LEADERSHIP FLORIDA CORNERSTONE CLASS 42, OVER 45 PROFESSIONALS UNDER AGE 40 PARTICIPATED IN CONNECT CLASS 14, AND 45 EDUCATORS AND EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS PARTICIPATED IN EDUCATION CLASS 9.Expenses $1,031,767 · revenue $78,964
- OBJECTIVE: TO CONTINUE TO ENGAGE GRADUATES OF LEADERSHIP FLORIDA PROGRAMS IN POST-CLASS ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING OUR ANNUAL MEETING, INSPIRING THEM TO REMAIN ACTIVE LEADERS FOR FLORIDA AND PROVIDING THEM WITH CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: OVER 1,600 GRADUATES OF LEADERSHIP FLORIDA PROGRAMS CONNECTED AND INTERACTED WITH ONE ANOTHER IN MEANINGFUL FORUMS AND ACTIVITIES IN NINE ACTIVE REGIONS ACROSS THE STATE, FURTHER EXPANDING THE IMPACT OF THE ORGANIZATION.Expenses $127,139 · revenue $555,604
- Expenses $44,188 · revenue $143,532
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-3201445
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S80Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,588,107
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,545,687
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,097,744 | $3,030,832 | $5,588,107 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,918,078 | $2,908,488 | $5,478,790 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,770,968 | $2,906,319 | $5,480,313 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,717,905 | $3,423,599 | $5,040,287 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 59-3201445).
Questions about LEADERSHIP FLORIDA STATEWIDE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of LEADERSHIP FLORIDA STATEWIDE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEADERSHIP FLORIDA STATEWIDE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC is 59-3201445.
- Is LEADERSHIP FLORIDA STATEWIDE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to LEADERSHIP FLORIDA STATEWIDE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEADERSHIP FLORIDA STATEWIDE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 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 LEADERSHIP FLORIDA STATEWIDE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LEADERSHIP FLORIDA STATEWIDE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LEADERSHIP FLORIDA STATEWIDE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names WENDY SPENCER.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEADERSHIP FLORIDA STATEWIDE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $318,467 (WENDY SPENCER, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does LEADERSHIP FLORIDA STATEWIDE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,097,744, expenses of $3,030,832 and total assets of $5,588,107 at year end.
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