Nonprofit · EIN 83-1886950
ABIDE AND LEAD
Tax-exempt · BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $154,751 | $209,510 | -$54,759 | $149,616 | $13,098 | $136,518 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $66,047 | $7,682 | $58,365 | $191,277 | $0 | $191,277 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $172,086 | $130,564 | $41,522 | $132,913 | $0 | $132,913 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $112,741
- Program service revenue
- $36,692
- Investment income
- $5,318
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,948
- Travel
- $7,516
- Program services (functional)
- $203,347
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,163
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $191,277
- Total assets, end of year
- $149,616
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,098
- Net assets, end of year
- $136,518
- Gross receipts
- $154,751
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 2018
- State of legal domicile
- AL
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUANE DONNER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PHIL NICAUD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RUSS CROSSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHUCK SCOTT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| J LEE ELLISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUANE DONNER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PHIL NICAUD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RUSS CROSSON | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE BURNS | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUANNE DONNER | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| PHIL NICAUD | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| RUSS CROSSON | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE BURNS | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2400 5TH AVE S STE 100, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233-3321
- In care of
- % DUANE DONNER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 2204 LAKESHORE DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM AL 352096729
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DUANE DONNER, 2400 5TH AVENUE S SUITE 100, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Duane Donner, 2204 Lakeshore Dr Suite 300, Birmingham AL 35209
- Signed the 990
- DUANE DONNER, FOUNDER
- Phone
- (205) 790-1958
- Website
- HERITAGEFORUMS.COM
- Return prepared by
- BMSS LLC
Mission
THE ABIDE AND LEAD'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE, EQUIP, AND CONNECT LEADERS THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES, LIKE-MINDED RELATIONSHIPS, AND SHARED WISDOM.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION'S HERITAGE FORUM PROGRAM REACHED 108 INDIVIDUALS BY HOSTING THREE FAITH-BASED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. THESE EVENTS ARE DESIGNED TO EQUIP ESTABLISHED AND EMERGING LEADERS TO LIVE WITH PURPOSE AND CREATE A LASTING IMPACT. THROUGH RETREAT-BASED EXPERIENCES, THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS TEACHING SESSIONS, GUIDED REFLECTION, AND PEER ENGAGEMENT TO HELP PARTICIPANTS CLARIFY THEIR PERSONAL MISSION, LEADERSHIP DIRECTION, AND ORGANIZATIONAL PRIORITIES. ONE OF THE PROGRAMS ALSO ENGAGES SPOUSES TO STRENGTHEN MARRIAGES AND DEVELOP SHARED FAMILY VISION, VALUES, AND LEGACY PLANNING. AS A RESULT, PARTICIPANTS ARE BETTER PREPARED TO LEAD WITH INTENTION, STRENGTHEN THEIR FAMILIES, AND CONTRIBUTE POSITIVELY TO THEIR COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $163,520 · revenue $36,692
- IN 2025, HERITAGE FORUM TRANSFORMED INTO ABIDE & LEAD. AN ORGANIZATION THAT SEEKS TO CULTIVATE A COMMUNITY OF BUSINESS LEADERS WHO ABIDE IN CHRIST AND LEAD FOR ETERNAL IMPACT. WE INSPIRE, EQUIP, AND CONNECT LEADERS THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES, LIKE-MINDED RELATIONSHIPS, AND SHARED WISDOM. LAUNCHING IN 2025, WE HELPED HOST APPROXIMATELY 320 PARTICIPANTS AT THE FACTOR FORUM AND THE HIGHLANDS COLLEGE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE. THESE TWO LEADERSHIP INTENSIVES FOCUS ON PERSONAL, ORGANIZATIONAL, AND BUSINESS LEADERSHIP, HELPING PARTICIPANTS LEAD MORE EFFECTIVELY IN THEIR FAMILIES, BUSINESSES, AND SPHERES OF INFLUENCE.Expenses $16,415
- IN 2025, WE LAUNCHED A PODCAST CALLED IMPACT CEO. THE IMPACT CEO PODCAST IS A KEY PROGRAM OF ABIDE & LEAD THAT EQUIPS FAITH-DRIVEN CEOS AND BUSINESS LEADERS TO INTEGRATE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES INTO THEIR LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONS. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, THE PODCAST PRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED EPISODES FEATURING CONVERSATIONS WITH EXPERIENCED LEADERS ON STEWARDSHIP, CULTURE, AND KINGDOM-MINDED LEADERSHIP. THIS PROGRAM EXTENDS THE ORGANIZATION'S REACH BEYOND IN-PERSON GATHERINGS BY PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE, ONGOING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. AS A RESULT, IT HAS STRENGTHENED ENGAGEMENT WITH A GROWING AUDIENCE AND ADVANCED THE MISSION OF EQUIPPING LEADERS TO STEWARD THEIR INFLUENCE FOR LASTING, KINGDOM IMPACT.Expenses $23,412
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 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
- 83-1886950
- 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)
- Public and societal benefit (W70)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $149,616
- Income (IRS master file)
- $154,751
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $154,751 | $209,510 | $149,616 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $66,047 | $7,682 | $191,277 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $172,086 | $130,564 | $132,913 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Duane Donner | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Duane Donner | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 83-1886950).
Questions about ABIDE AND LEAD
- What is the EIN of ABIDE AND LEAD?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ABIDE AND LEAD is 83-1886950.
- Is ABIDE AND LEAD tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to ABIDE AND LEAD tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ABIDE AND LEAD 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 ABIDE AND LEAD 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 ABIDE AND LEAD last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ABIDE AND LEAD?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DUANE DONNER.
- Who are the officers and directors of ABIDE AND LEAD?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ABIDE AND LEAD have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $154,751, expenses of $209,510 and total assets of $149,616 at year end.
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