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Nonprofit · EIN 84-2974164

LEAD OHIO FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43215

Financials

$366K$499K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LEAD OHIO FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$366,144$498,620-$132,476$423,737$0$423,737
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$366,144
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$264,340
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$314,150
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$6,536
Accounting fees
$2,100
Travel
$5,964
Program services (functional)
$384,243
Management and general (functional)
$58,100
Fundraising (functional)
$56,277

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$555,714
Total assets, end of year
$423,737
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$423,737
Net assets without donor restrictions
$423,737
Gross receipts
$366,144
Employees
0
Volunteers
27
Year formed
2019
State of legal domicile
OH

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
JENNIFER MCNALLYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
MELISSA CROPPERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ERICA CRAWLEYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JEFF RECHENBACHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
341 S 3RD ST STE 300, COLUMBUS, OH 43215-5463
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JEFF RECHENBACH, 550 E WALNUT STREET, COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Signed the 990
JEFF RECHENBACH, BOARD MEMBER
Phone
(440) 227-2444
Return prepared by
WELLS CPA LLC

Mission

THE LEAD OHIO FOUNDATION SUPPORTS EDUCATIONAL WEBINARS AND INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH THE WOMEN LEADING OHIO PROGRAM, BUCKEYE JUSTICE FORUM, AND THE GOOD GOVERNANCE ACADEMY. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THOSE, ESPECIALLY IN UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS SUCH AS WOMEN, BIPOC, MILLENNIALS/GEN ZS, MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY, RURAL RESIDENTS, AND NEW AMERICANS, TO MORE ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN CIVIC PARTICIPATION AND LEADERSHIP.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE LEAD OHIO FOUNDATION SUPPORTS NUMEROUS ONE DAY TRAINING PROGRAMS, WEBINARS AND INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH THE WOMEN LEADING OHIO PROGRAM AND THE BUCKEYE JUSTICE FORUM, AND THE GOOD GOVERNANCE ACADEMY. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THOSE IN UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS INCLUDING WOMEN, BIPOC, MILLENNIALS/GEN ZS, MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY, RURAL RESIDENTS, AND NEW AMERICANS.
    Expenses $384,243

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
84-2974164
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
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$423,737
Income (IRS master file)
$366,144

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$569,657$294,383$555,714IRS
990December 2022$168,288$218,438$280,440IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about LEAD OHIO FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of LEAD OHIO FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LEAD OHIO FOUNDATION is 84-2974164.
Is LEAD OHIO FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to LEAD OHIO FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LEAD OHIO FOUNDATION 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 LEAD OHIO FOUNDATION 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 LEAD OHIO FOUNDATION 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 LEAD OHIO FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JEFF RECHENBACH.
Who are the officers and directors of LEAD OHIO FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LEAD OHIO FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $366,144, expenses of $498,620 and total assets of $423,737 at year end.

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