Nonprofit · EIN 81-3784911
ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP NETWORK INC
Tax-exempt · CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $168,359 | $154,215 | $14,144 | $75,878 | $7,361 | $68,517 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $362,693 | $370,775 | -$8,082 | $71,143 | $16,770 | $54,373 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $150,313 | $160,591 | -$10,278 | $86,923 | $24,468 | $62,455 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $92,892
- Membership dues
- $59,475
- Program service revenue
- $15,992
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $113,013
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $9,960
- Printing, publications and postage
- $407
- Other expenses
- $30,835
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $71,143
- Total assets, end of year
- $75,878
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,361
- Net assets, end of year
- $68,517
- Cash, savings and investments
- $75,878
- Gross receipts
- $168,359
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BART ALEXANDER | BOARD CHAIR & PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| MEGAN KENNEDY | CLERK & BOARD M | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN PIERRE POWELL | TREASURER & BOARD M | 5 | $0 |
| JENNY GELBER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| ROD SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| USMAAN AHMAD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| SHREYA ARGAWAL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN KENNEDY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| COLIN JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| KEVIN PARKER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| SADAFFE ABID | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| STEFANO ZORDAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Berlind | Executive Director (Former) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,341 |
| Shreya Agarwal | Director Trustee or director | 12 | $13,536 |
| Julia Fabris McBride | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| John Kennedy | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Farayi Chipungu | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ron Heifetz | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rod Smith | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Usmaan Ahmed | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jenny Gelber | President & Director Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Bart Alexander | Treasurer & Director Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Zwaeli | Interim Clerk & Director Officer | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNY GELBER | PRESIDENT (2024) & BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 |
| FARAYI CHIPUNGA | SECRETARY (2024) & BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 |
| BART ALEXANDER | TREASURER (2024) & BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 |
| RON HEIFETZ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| ROD SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| USMAAN AHMAD | BOARD MEMBER (2024) | 2 | $0 |
| SHREYA ARGAWAL | BOARD MEMBER (2024) | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN KENNEDY | BOARD MEMBER (2024) | 2 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH ZWAELI | BOARD MEMBER (2024) & SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| IAN PALMQUIST | FORMER PRESIDENT (2023) & BOARD MEM | 2 | $0 |
| MAURIZIO TRAVAGLINI | FORMER BOARD MEMBER (2023) | 2 | $0 |
| MO SOOK PARK | FORMER BOARD MEMBER (2023) | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 955 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE 228, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-3233
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 20 HILLARD ST, CAMBRIDGE MA 02138
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- KIRSTI SAMUELS, 20 HILLARD ST, CAMBRIDGE MA 02138
- Signed the 990-EZ
- BART ALEXANDER, BOARD CHAIR
- Phone
- (720) 508-3657
- Website
- ADAPTIVE-LEADERSHIP.NET
- Return prepared by
- LK WRYE CPA LLC
Mission
THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION IS FORMED IS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP BY (i) CONDUCTING EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, WORKHOPS, SEMINARS, CONFERENCES ABOUT ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP, (ii) PROVIDING SMALL GROUP CONSULTATIONS, (iii) PUBLISHING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ABOUT ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP AND,(iv) PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP COURSES OR CONFERENCES.
Program accomplishments
- Leadership from the Inside Out-Self Identity, and Freedom Program: Led a 7 week virtual educational course for 14 participants(8 scholarships awarded) focused on applying adaptive leadership concepts to real-world leadership challanges. Course included facilitated case consultations, individual coaching, reflective exercises, and final applied leadership assignment. Goals included developing capacity for self-reflection and examination of the impact of personal loyalties, identities, assumptions and formative experience on leadership decisions and actions.
- Virtual Education and Peer Learning Programs: Various programs were offered throughout 2025, with over 800 registered participants. Program formats included webinars, workshops, panel discussions, facilitated conversations, recurring research, study and coaching, and peer-learning groups. Topics addressed the application of adaptive leadership to organizational, community, and global challenges.
- Educational Publications and Resources: Production of monthly electronic educational newsletter distributed to more than 4000 members and contacts worldwide. Featured topics include shared original articles and leadership reflections, research and emerging ideas, practical resources, educational program recordings and summaries, book recommendation, and examples of adaptive leadership in practice. Through these publications, the Organization expanded access to adaptive leadership knowledge and connected readers with ongoing educational opportunities and developments in the field.
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-3784911
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $75,878
- Income (IRS master file)
- $168,359
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $168,359 | $154,215 | $75,878 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $362,693 | $370,775 | $71,143 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $150,313 | $160,591 | $86,923 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: KIRSTI SAMUELS | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 81-3784911).
Questions about ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP NETWORK INC
- What is the EIN of ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP NETWORK INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP NETWORK INC is 81-3784911.
- Is ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP NETWORK INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP NETWORK INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP NETWORK 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 ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP NETWORK INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP NETWORK INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP NETWORK INC?
- The 990-N for 2019 names KIRSTI SAMUELS.
- Who are the officers and directors of ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP NETWORK INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP NETWORK INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $168,359, expenses of $154,215 and total assets of $75,878 at year end.
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