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Nonprofit · EIN 61-1359956

LEXINGTON LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · LEXINGTON, KY 40555

Financials

$1.7M$1.5M2023$1.8M$1.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LEXINGTON LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,805,255$1,711,885$93,370$1,193,716$103,514$1,090,202
December 31, 2023990$1,676,041$1,453,407$222,634$1,028,612$31,780$996,832
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,847,339
of which government grants
$472,452
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$14,981
Net income from fundraising events
-$74,733
Other revenue
-$57,065

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$98,712
Other salaries and wages
$870,091
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,099,257
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,500
Accounting fees
$8,500
Occupancy
$238,077
Travel
$32,374
Depreciation
$51,926
Program services (functional)
$1,294,192
Management and general (functional)
$325,420
Fundraising (functional)
$92,273

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,028,612
Total assets, end of year
$1,193,716
Total liabilities, end of year
$103,514
Net assets, end of year
$1,090,202
Land, buildings and equipment
$374,529
Net assets without donor restrictions
$664,306
Net assets with donor restrictions
$425,896
Gross receipts
$1,879,988
Employees
20
Volunteers
500
Year formed
1999
State of legal domicile
KY

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
John C PostelCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
50$95,100
Steve AllenSecretary-Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Bart Borkoskyboard member
Trustee or director
2$0
Biff BuckleyVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Jack Dittoboard member
Trustee or director
2$0
Kevin Edmondsboard member
Trustee or director
2$0
Eric Gearyboard member
Trustee or director
2$0
Anthony Humphressboard member
Trustee or director
2$0
Trudi Matthewsboard member
Trustee or director
2$0
Rob Stravitzboard member
Trustee or director
2$0
Breck Withersboard member
Trustee or director
2$0
John WithersPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Ashleigh Behnkeboard member
Trustee or director
2$0
Brystin Denguessi Kwinboard member
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
John C PostelCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
50$90,000
Steve AllenSecretary-Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Bart Borkoskyboard member
Trustee or director
2$0
Biff BuckleyVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Jack Dittoboard member
Trustee or director
2$0
Kevin Edmondsboard member
Trustee or director
2$0
Eric Gearyboard member
Trustee or director
2$0
Anthony Humphressboard member
Trustee or director
2$0
Trudi Matthewsboard member
Trustee or director
2$0
Dawn Runyonboard member
Trustee or director
2$0
Rob Stravitzboard member
Trustee or director
2$0
Breck Withersboard member
Trustee or director
2$0
John WithersPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Ashley Behnkeboard member
Trustee or director
2$0
Brystin Denguessi Kwinboard member
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 54642, LEXINGTON, KY 40555-4642
In care of
% JOHN W WITHERS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
John Christian Postel, P O Box 54642, Lexington, KY 40555
Signed the 990
John Christian Postel, CEO
Phone
(859) 277-3087
Website
lexlf.org

Mission

The Foundation is dedicated to seek the total well being of the city of Lexington, including the personal redemption of individuals through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and the continual improvement of the community in all aspects. It is committed to the following mission - Through Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit we connect leaders, unify the body and mobilize people to transform Lexington into a city for God. The Foundation's work is often in an intermediary role, connecting various sectors of the community to tackle a variety of issues. Additionally, the Foundation offers help to individuals and families through the following programs: Amachi, Urban Impact/Woodhill Community Center, Leadership Academy, and Fatherhood Initiative. Individuals and groups are welcome to utilize its Prayer Room, and Mission Increase provides training for other non-profit and ministry leaders free of charge.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Urban Impact & Woodhill Community Center (WCC) - This initiative includes several programs to empower youth to stay in school, develop confidence and self-respect, and become leaders. Collectively, these engage multiple partner agencies and volunteers impacting over 500 children and youth during 2024. Included are in-school group mentoring, as well as after-school programming at WCC. After-school sessions consist of reading, character development, life skills training, art, and gym time. A special emphasis was placed on youth ages 12 and up identified as being at greatest risk of being the victim of or perpetrating gun violence. These youth were enrolled in our Leadership Academy, which provides extensive youth development programming through five pillars: identity, education, discovery, service, and exposure. Volunteers and staff also met with middle and high school groups for cooking club, drama club, futsal, and open gym times. Celebrations for high school graduates and college prep coaching continued for high school students in our network. For the fourth consecutive year, volunteers hosted the Woodhill International Market from April-November, offering affordable fresh local produce to the neighborhood. Including families served through a variety of activities at Woodhill Community Center, over 2800 youth and families were served during the year. Funding comes from a variety of sources, including businesses, foundations, local government and individuals.
    Expenses $564,613 · revenue $17,668
  • Amachi Kentucky - Since 2004, the Amachi program has been providing one-to-one mentoring for children aged 6-16 affected by incarceration, poverty, and opioids. Children are matched with caring adult volunteers (mentors) who have committed to spend at least one hour per week with them. Mentors and mentees participate in a variety of positive, goal driven activities. Mentors are recruited from a broad spectrum across the community including faith groups, businesses, and the public at large. Volunteers undergo a thorough background check, including in-home visits and reference checks, and receive specialized training using Positive Youth Development methodology. Students are referred from local schools and social service agencies. During 2024, 161 matches were served and over 9,000 hours of mentoring was provided by 161 volunteers. Funding for Amachi comes from a variety of sources, including sub-awarded federal funds, private foundations, corporate and individual support. Included in 2024 revenue are three sub-awards to the Amachi program, each being projects of the Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Those awards included Knoxville Leadership Foundation's Appalachian Opioid Affected Youth Initiative ($72,165), Leadership Foundation's Mentoring Youth for Leadership ($13,410), and Youth Collaboratory's Mentoring Plus project ($72,508).
    Expenses $272,372
  • Fatherhood Initiative (FI) - This initiative began in October, 2011 following award of a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. Following conclusion of that grant in 2015, staff and board decided to continue the work, seeking funding from other sources. The goal of FI remains: to provide fathers with the tools they need to be restored and equipped to become an engaged, responsible dad. Small group curricula centered around these components is offered, as well as individual tracks for progress in recognition of each individual's circumstances. FI partners with over 50 community and faith-based organizations to execute its partnership-driven model. During 2024, 701 fathers were served, (representing over 1,751 children). Fathers are referred from local judicial and social service agencies, grass roots service providers including addiction recovery centers, and the community-at-large. Funding comes from corporate and individual sources, foundations, and local government. The annual Father's Day community celebration was held, once again gathering hundreds to celebrate fathers and families, and present educational resources to the community.
    Expenses $232,457
  • Prayer Initiative - Includes operation of the Prayer Room, designed to foster intimacy with Jesus and mobilize intercessory worship throughout the Body of Christ in Lexington. Over 500 individuals from congregations and prayer ministries across the city engaged in worship and prayer, supported by 40 volunteers, 20 partner organizations, and held 148 intentional prayer gatherings and events. Staff also extended pastoral care through mentoring, life coaching, and prayer counseling.
    Expenses $114,169
  • Mission Increase Lexington launched in 2024 in partnership with Mission Increase, an organization founded in 1999 in Portland, Oregon, to help nonprofits, churches, and donors fulfill their God-given mission and expand Kingdom impact through biblically-based training, coaching, and fundraising consulting. After launching in May, 2024, Mission Increase has served 195 leaders from 118 local nonprofits through workshops and individual coaching.
    Expenses $110,581

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
61-1359956
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
2000
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,193,716
Income (IRS master file)
$1,879,988

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,805,255$1,711,885$1,193,716XML
990December 2023$1,676,041$1,453,407$1,028,612XML
990December 2022$1,493,675$1,499,868$802,159IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 61-1359956).

Questions about LEXINGTON LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of LEXINGTON LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LEXINGTON LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION INC is 61-1359956.
Is LEXINGTON LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to LEXINGTON LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LEXINGTON LEADERSHIP 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 LEXINGTON LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION 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 LEXINGTON LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION 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 LEXINGTON LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names John Christian Postel.
Who are the officers and directors of LEXINGTON LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $95,100 (John C Postel, CEO).
How much revenue does LEXINGTON LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,805,255, expenses of $1,711,885 and total assets of $1,193,716 at year end.

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