Nonprofit · EIN 75-2493687
LEADERSHIP EDGE INC
Tax-exempt · DURHAM, NC 27717
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $667,714 | $533,550 | $134,164 | $305,371 | $11,712 | $293,659 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $533,804 | $614,215 | -$80,411 | $173,467 | $13,972 | $159,495 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $637,569
- of which government grants
- $110,477
- Program service revenue
- $22,752
- Investment income
- $7,393
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $197,004
- Other salaries and wages
- $199,211
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $444,535
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $13,151
- Travel
- $5,646
- Depreciation
- $1,254
- Program services (functional)
- $331,097
- Management and general (functional)
- $121,134
- Fundraising (functional)
- $81,319
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $173,467
- Total assets, end of year
- $305,371
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,712
- Net assets, end of year
- $293,659
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,520
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $293,659
- Gross receipts
- $667,714
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 1994
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Melby | President Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $116,765 |
| Randal Boyts | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Matthew Krauss | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Eric Smith | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Natalie Cikos Leaman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Carter | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Melinda Vanderburg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Walker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Melby | President Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $114,730 | $20,970 |
| John Hawkins | Founder | 50 | $103,528 | $1,627 |
| Randal Boyts | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Krauss | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Smith | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Natalie Cikos Leaman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Carter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Patterson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Walker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 51657, DURHAM, NC 27717-1657
- Signed the 990
- Todd Melby, President
- Phone
- (919) 493-6607
- Website
- www.lead-edge.com
- Return prepared by
- Anthony F Armento CPA PC
Mission
To provide excellent leadership training through authentic mentoring of next generation leaders to equip them for a lifestyle of God-honoring influence.
Program accomplishments
- Mentoring Services:-------------------The Organization continued mentoring university students and young professionals. There were 123 mentor-mentee relationships during the year, representing 75 active mentors and 123 mentees. These totals include students at Cedarville University, Duke University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Colorado State University, and Miscio (Kampala, Uganda). Metropolitan areas with LEI Mentoring relationships with young professionals included Dallas, Fayetteville (AR), Fort Worth, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Raleigh-Durham, Reno, Washington D.C., Wichita, Winston-Salem, and Kampala, Uganda.Expenses $173,863 · revenue $8,242
- Partner Development: --------------------The Organization continued discussions with churches and other Christian nonprofits interested in the potential use of LEI programming within their organizations. Conversations centered on how best to train and equip men and women within the organization, as well as the cost to implement the program. LEI furthered its partnership with Miscio and worked with a growing number of churches, including:-Church in the Valley Alhambra in Alhambra, CA-The Grove Church in Kansas City, MO-RiverPark Church in Kansas City, MO-Chapel Hill Bible Church in Chapel Hill, NC-Grace Hill Church in Hillsborough, NC-The Summit Church in Raleigh, NC-United City Church in Houston, TX-Cornerstone Church in Warrenton, VA-New Hope Church in Lorton, VA-Watoto Church in Kampala, UgandaExpenses $72,927
- Program Development:-------------------The Organization finished leading six cohorts through its growing Leadership Development Program. This program consists of training on a vision for all of life, a model of leadership, and a method of mentoring. 91 individuals attended the trainings, with many completing it and moving on to putting the training into practice and beginning mentoring relationships. The Organization also conducted four mentor training sessions for 36 people.Expenses $33,066 · revenue $13,500
- Speaking & Training:-------------------The Organization hosted 13 events, discussing topics related to vision and leadership with over 250 people in attendance. It also started or continued coaching services for 10 church leaders to aid in the adoption of programming.Expenses $30,700 · revenue $1,010
- Alumni Services: ----------------The Organization continued to provide support and encouragement to alumni throughout the year. We did this through our monthly newsletter and check-ins (phone, Zoom, letters) throughout the year, as alumni have requested. We also remind mentors and church Champions to check in with their mentees even after mentoring relationships have ended, to continue encouraging them in their pursuit of living out their faith in all of life.Expenses $20,541
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
- 75-2493687
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $305,371
- Income (IRS master file)
- $667,714
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $667,714 | $533,550 | $305,371 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $533,804 | $614,215 | $173,467 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $554,131 | $627,959 | $264,965 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $539,312 | $559,052 | $329,394 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 75-2493687).
Questions about LEADERSHIP EDGE INC
- What is the EIN of LEADERSHIP EDGE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEADERSHIP EDGE INC is 75-2493687.
- Is LEADERSHIP EDGE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to LEADERSHIP EDGE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEADERSHIP EDGE 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 EDGE 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 EDGE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEADERSHIP EDGE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $116,765 (Todd Melby, President).
- How much revenue does LEADERSHIP EDGE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $667,714, expenses of $533,550 and total assets of $305,371 at year end.
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