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Nonprofit · EIN 82-3151192

LEADERS IGNITING TRANSFORMATION EDUCATION FUND INC

Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53204

Financials

$4.8M$2.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LEADERS IGNITING TRANSFORMATION EDUCATION FUND INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$4,817,703$2,891,115$1,926,588$3,566,113$1,639,525$1,926,588
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,816,039
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,664
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,640
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$1,178,348
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,343,958
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$4,532
Accounting fees
$94,538
Occupancy
$33,212
Travel
$102,391
Program services (functional)
$1,827,315
Management and general (functional)
$784,325
Fundraising (functional)
$279,475

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$3,566,113
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,639,525
Net assets, end of year
$1,926,588
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,926,588
Gross receipts
$4,817,703
Employees
0
Volunteers
65
Year formed
2023
State of legal domicile
WI

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 / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
CENDI TENACO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
20$0$142,760
AMANDA AVALOSCO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
20$0$142,744
E HER VANGCO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MAIA PEARSONCO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
RITHINAY PUNYAMURTHULASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KATIE KEGELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BRANDIS HILLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
132 W MINERAL ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53204-1844
In care of
% AMANDA AVALOS AND CENDI TENA
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
132 W MINERAL ST, MILWAUKEE WI 53204
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KAHINA CARGILE, 132 W MINERAL STREET, MILWAUKEE, WI 53204
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
AMANDA AVALOS AND CENDI TENA, 132 W MINERAL ST, MILWAUKEE WI 53204
Signed the 990
KAHINA CARGILE, CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(414) 310-9859
Return prepared by
EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA

Mission

PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO BIPOC YOUTH.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • COLLEGE PROGRAM: THE COLLEGE PROGRAM DEVELOPS STUDENT LEADERS ACROSS WISCONSIN'S UNIVERSITIES THROUGH ADVOCACY, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING. STUDENTS ADVANCE INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE INCLUSIVE AND SAFE CAMPUS ENVIRONMENTS WHILE INCREASING PARTICIPATION IN DEMOCRACY. FELLOWS LEAD VOTER ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS AND STATEWIDE LEADERSHIP GATHERINGS THAT STRENGTHEN YOUTH CIVIC LEADERSHIP.
    Expenses $982,018
  • CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: THE CIVICS PROGRAM STRENGTHENS CIVIC PARTICIPATION AND LEADERSHIP IN BLACK AND BROWN COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND ADVOCACY. ITS INITIATIVES FOCUS ON PUBLIC SAFETY REFORM, COMMUNITY INVESTMENT, AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO DEMOCRACY. MEMBERS RECEIVE TRAINING IN CIVIC ACTION AND MEET WITH POLICYMAKERS TO ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT SUPPORT THRIVING COMMUNITIES.
    Expenses $405,052 · grants $1,640
  • HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM: LEADERS IGNITING TRANSFORMATION'S HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM EMPOWERS YOUTH OF COLOR TO ADVOCATE FOR EQUITABLE AND SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. STUDENTS LEAD CAMPAIGNS THAT PROMOTE POSITIVE SCHOOL CLIMATES AND REDUCE HARMFUL DISCIPLINARY PRACTICES. THROUGH CHAPTERS, PAID FELLOWSHIPS, AND LEADERSHIP EVENTS, PARTICIPANTS BUILD CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, ORGANIZING, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS.
    Expenses $326,310
  • GENERAL PROGRAMS: OTHER GENERAL SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES.
    Expenses $113,935

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-N on file

IRS record

EIN
82-3151192
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,566,113
Income (IRS master file)
$4,817,703

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$4,817,703$2,891,115$3,566,113XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: AMANDA AVALOS AND CENDI TENA
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 82-3151192).

Questions about LEADERS IGNITING TRANSFORMATION EDUCATION FUND INC

What is the EIN of LEADERS IGNITING TRANSFORMATION EDUCATION FUND INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LEADERS IGNITING TRANSFORMATION EDUCATION FUND INC is 82-3151192.
Is LEADERS IGNITING TRANSFORMATION EDUCATION FUND INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to LEADERS IGNITING TRANSFORMATION EDUCATION FUND INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LEADERS IGNITING TRANSFORMATION EDUCATION FUND 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 LEADERS IGNITING TRANSFORMATION EDUCATION FUND 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 LEADERS IGNITING TRANSFORMATION EDUCATION FUND 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 LEADERS IGNITING TRANSFORMATION EDUCATION FUND INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KAHINA CARGILE.
Who are the officers and directors of LEADERS IGNITING TRANSFORMATION EDUCATION FUND INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LEADERS IGNITING TRANSFORMATION EDUCATION FUND INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,817,703, expenses of $2,891,115 and total assets of $3,566,113 at year end.

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