Nonprofit · EIN 94-2923639
SCHOLARLEADERS INTERNATIONAL
Tax-exempt · GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,138,241 | $3,992,600 | -$854,359 | $7,046,373 | $433,660 | $6,612,713 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $8,764,079 | $3,989,067 | $4,775,012 | $8,001,402 | $577,007 | $7,424,395 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,032,403
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $87,618
- Other revenue
- $18,220
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,752,716
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $367,564
- Other salaries and wages
- $695,991
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,179,320
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $196
- Accounting fees
- $27,516
- Occupancy
- $101,850
- Travel
- $219,859
- Depreciation
- $39,433
- Program services (functional)
- $3,504,388
- Management and general (functional)
- $263,882
- Fundraising (functional)
- $224,330
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,001,402
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,046,373
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $433,660
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,612,713
- Publicly traded securities
- $734,506
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,751,239
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,861,474
- Gross receipts
- $3,268,936
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 1983
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER HAYS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $195,367 | $5,861 |
| EVAN HUNTER | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $140,496 | $4,170 |
| TITE TIENOU | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN BOYCE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE SAWYER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT GIFFORD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BAER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE WOODRUFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAIR FUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID FUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN LOVEWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH PAUL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG PAUL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA PRINN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARSHALL REAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOT SELLERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DENNIS SHEEHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHARON SHEEHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID WEST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBBIE WEST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW HEYNEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MERITT SAWYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BARRY GLASER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TONY RE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SYMAN STEVENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NINA BALMACEDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 37 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Hays | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $184,592 | $1,796 |
| Evan Hunter | Vice President Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,234 | $1,103 |
| Emmanuel Bellon | Vice President Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,234 | $11,003 |
| Lynn Simons | Vice President Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,571 | $980 |
| Dan Boyce | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gifford Scott | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Sawyer | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tite Tienou | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amos Yong | Director (partial year) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Barry Glaser | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth Paul | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bruce Baker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bruce Rognlien | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Clair Fung | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Baer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Fung | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David West | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Debbie West | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dennis Sheehan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Paul | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Grayson Sanders | Director (partial year) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Azumah | Director (part year) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Lovewell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Prinn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Conroe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marleen Rognlien | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marshall Reavis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marylee Sanders | Director (partial year) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Mascioli | Director (partial yaer) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Heynen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Meritt Sawyer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Woodruff | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nina Balmaceda | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Scot Sellers | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Sheehan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Syman Stevens | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tony Re | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5680 KRAFT AVE SE STE C, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512-9755
- In care of
- % LYNN SIMONS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRISTOPHER HAYS, 5680 KRAFT AVE SE C, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTOPHER HAYS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (847) 295-9308
- Website
- WWW.SCHOLARLEADERS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CRI CAPIN CROUSE ADVISORS LLC
Mission
SCHOLAR LEADERS INTERNATIONAL EXISTS TO ENCOURAGE AND ENABLE CHRISTIAN THEOLOGICAL LEADERS FROM THE MAJORITY WORLD - AFRICA, ASIA, CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE, LATIN AMERICA, AND THE MIDDLE EAST - FOR THE GLOBAL CHURCH. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)WE DO THIS THROUGH SUPPORTING LEADERS, GUIDING EXECUTIVES, ENGAGING MAJORITY WORLD CONCERNS AND SHARING KNOWLEDGE ACROSS CONTEXTS.
Program accomplishments
- CHURCH & SOCIETY - CONVENE AND RESOURCE LEADERS AROUND SPECIFIC TOPICS, INCLUDING EQUIPPING THE CHURCH FOR MINISTRY AMONG OTHER RELIGIONS, ADVANCING WOMEN LEADERS, AND TACKLING OTHER CHALLENGING ISSUES FACING THE CHURCH AND SOCIETY IN THEIR CONTEXT.Expenses $1,179,126 · grants $555,303
- THEOLOGICAL BOOK NETWORK RECEIVES AND DONATES THEOLOGY AND RELATED BOOKS TO CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES IN THE MAJORITY WORLD.Expenses $966,035 · grants $584,000
- LEADERSTUDIES - PROVIDE PHD-LEVEL SCHOLARSHIPS AND PERSONAL SUPPORT FOR MAJORITY WORLD SCHOLARS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES.Expenses $722,568 · grants $613,413
- VITAL SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE - CONSULT WITH EXECUTIVES AT THEOLOGICAL SCHOOLS TO CLARIFY UNIQUE MISSIONS, DEFINE OBJECTIVES, AND FORMULATE STRATEGIC PLANS. ALSO MAINTAIN BIBLIOTECH, A DIGITAL LIBRARY FOR MAJORITY WORLD SEMINARIES AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.Expenses $437,413
- OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE INSIGHTS JOURNAL & OTHER ENGAGEMENT WITH THE GLOBAL CHURCHExpenses $199,246
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-2923639
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B00Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,046,373
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,268,936
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $3,138,241 | $3,992,600 | $7,046,373 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $8,764,079 | $3,989,067 | $8,001,402 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $1,942,866 | $2,226,261 | $2,762,095 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 94-2923639).
Questions about SCHOLARLEADERS INTERNATIONAL
- What is the EIN of SCHOLARLEADERS INTERNATIONAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SCHOLARLEADERS INTERNATIONAL is 94-2923639.
- Is SCHOLARLEADERS INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to SCHOLARLEADERS INTERNATIONAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SCHOLARLEADERS INTERNATIONAL 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 SCHOLARLEADERS INTERNATIONAL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SCHOLARLEADERS INTERNATIONAL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SCHOLARLEADERS INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names CHRISTOPHER HAYS.
- Who are the officers and directors of SCHOLARLEADERS INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 27 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $195,367 (CHRISTOPHER HAYS, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does SCHOLARLEADERS INTERNATIONAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,138,241, expenses of $3,992,600 and total assets of $7,046,373 at year end.
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