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Nonprofit · EIN 85-1356164

415 LEADERSHIP INC

Tax-exempt · WENTZVILLE, MO 63385

Financials

$276K$12K2023$269K$113K2024$500K$39K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of 415 LEADERSHIP INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$500,114$38,884$461,230$1,521,949$0$1,521,949
December 31, 2024990$269,197$113,173$156,024$1,016,846$15$1,016,831
December 31, 2023990$275,836$11,782$264,054$809,413$0$809,413
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$480,500
Program service revenue
$15,164
Investment income
$2,116
Net income from sales of inventory
$2,334
Other revenue
$2,334

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$7,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$7,000
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$712
Depreciation
$9,138
Program services (functional)
$27,248
Management and general (functional)
$11,636

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,016,846
Total assets, end of year
$1,521,949
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,521,949
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,398,715
Gross receipts
$500,114
Employees
0
Volunteers
4
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
MO

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERIK LAWSONPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$7,000
AENEAS WILLIAMSVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
WESLEY LAWSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SANDRA LAWSONSecr./Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERIK LAWSONPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$11,000
AENEAS WILLIAMSVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
WESLEY LAWSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SANDRA LAWSONSecr./Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERIK LAWSONPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$6,000
AENEAS WILLIAMSVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
WESLEY LAWSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SANDRA LAWSONSecr./Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1014 TIMBER BLUFF DR, WENTZVILLE, MO 63385-2126
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
ERIK LAWSON, 1014 TIMBER BLUFF DRIVE, WENTZVILLE, MO 63385
Signed the 990
ERIK LAWSON, President
Phone
(636) 332-9010
Return prepared by
FEW CPAs

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF 415 LEADERSHIP IS TO TRAIN, EQUIP, AND EMPOWER PASTORS AROUND THE GLOBE. THE AMERICAN CHURCH HAS BEEN BLESSED WITH BOTH FORMAL LEADERSHIP AND THEOLOGICAL TRAINING FOR ITS PASTORS. THE DESIRE OF 415 IS TO PROVIDE A HIGH LEVEL OF LEADERSHIP TRAINING.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 415 Leadership purchased a property, which will serve as a retreat center and headquarters for 415 Leadership. Renovations and furnishing updates are underway to create an environment that fosters rest, renewal, and leadership development.
    Expenses $25,077 · revenue $12,830
  • Pastor Erik wrote and published "Fresh Start" last year and over 2025 has given countless copies away to New Believers. This book is a guide for new believers, designed to help them build a strong spiritual foundation for their faith. It emphasizes the importance of following Jesus wholeheartedly, likening the journey of faith to constructing a house on a solid foundation. Drawing on biblical teachings and parables, it explains that a well-grounded relationship with Christ is essential to withstand lifes challenges and avoid cracks in various areas such as relationships, attitudes, and temptations. The book aims to equip readers with fundamental truths and practices to live a fulfilling and enduring Christian life, ultimately preparing them to stand confidently before God.
    Expenses $1,653 · revenue $2,334
  • Speaking/Coaching Engagements Pastor Erik traveled to Trinity Church and Legacy Church in 2025 to teach and share leadership principles. These engagements provided opportunities to connect with diverse congregations and strengthen relationships within the broader faith community.
    Expenses $518
  • Pastor Erik completed preparing The Element Way, a comprehensive leadership framework. This content has been featured in his podcast episodes and served as the foundation for the upcoming book, "The Element Way", which is currently in the publishing process and scheduled for release in early 2026.

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
85-1356164
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,521,949
Income (IRS master file)
$500,114

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$500,114$38,884$1,521,949XML
990December 2024$269,197$113,173$1,016,846XML
990December 2023$275,836$11,782$809,413XML
990December 2022$520,687$10,373$510,314IRS

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 85-1356164).

Questions about 415 LEADERSHIP INC

What is the EIN of 415 LEADERSHIP INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of 415 LEADERSHIP INC is 85-1356164.
Is 415 LEADERSHIP INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to 415 LEADERSHIP INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does 415 LEADERSHIP 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 415 LEADERSHIP 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 415 LEADERSHIP INC 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 415 LEADERSHIP INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ERIK LAWSON.
Who are the officers and directors of 415 LEADERSHIP INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $7,000 (ERIK LAWSON, President).
How much revenue does 415 LEADERSHIP INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $500,114, expenses of $38,884 and total assets of $1,521,949 at year end.

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