MAXWELL LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

MAXWELL LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION INC

EIN 82-1614152 · International Agricultural Development (Q31)

What they do

The Maxwell Leadership Foundation is Pioneering A Values-based, Evidence-driven, Collaborative Process of Transformation. People Around The Globe Remain Frustrated and Apathetic By The Global Leadership Deficit. The Foremost Voice In Leadership for Over 40 Years, Dr. John C. Maxwell, Believes Countries and Communities Will Be Transformed As The Hearts of Individuals Are. The Maxwell Leadership Foundation Gives Individuals, Companies, Communities and Nations A Transformational Leadership Solution. Our Work Focuses On The Growth of Individuals Into Leaders Who Value People. These Leaders In Turn Transform Their Spheres of Influence.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $87.50 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders16 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

105.70%of revenue went to mission work87.5% of expenses · Program services

8.43%of revenue went to fundraising7.0% of expenses

$120.74spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

6.61%of revenue went to management and office costs5.5% of expenses

$0.14in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

92.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $2,130,456 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $247,540 for TIM ELMORE (LEADERSHIP EXPERT / BOARD MEMBER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$10,273,228

Mission workProgram services$10,858,684105.70% of revenue87.5% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$678,6006.61% of revenue5.5% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$866,4008.43% of revenue7.0% of expenses

Total expenses$12,403,684120.74% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 87.5% mission · 5.5% management · 7.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 120.74% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 85.0% mission · 8.8% management · 6.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 108.50% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 87.9% mission · 3.3% management · 8.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 77.60% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 89.1% mission · 5.4% management · 5.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 75.12% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 99.4% mission · 0.1% management · 0.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 279.03% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$10,273,228

Expenses$12,403,684

Annual shortfall $2,130,456 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$10,858,684 · 87.5% of expenses

Management and office costs$678,600 · 5.5% of expenses

Fundraising$866,400 · 7.0% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$10,273,228

Expenses$12,403,684

Assets$1,796,357

Income$13,945,666

Contributions$9,454,967

Mission work (program services)$10,858,684

Fundraising$866,400

Grants given$1,808,000

Average grant$226,000

Management and general$678,600

Accounting fees$38,743

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

TIM ELMORELEADERSHIP EXPERT / BOARD MEMBER · 30 hrs/week $247,540Base $229,635 · Other $17,905

JOHN GRIFFINPROGRAM DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $183,971Base $168,261 · Other $15,710

JOHN GREGORY STEELYEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT · 20 hrs/week $140,550Base $120,390 · Other $20,160

ANDREW MARK MCPEAKAUTHOR / RESEARCHER · 40 hrs/week $139,513Base $133,010 · Other $6,503

MATTHEW WARDFINANCE CONTROLLER · 40 hrs/week $125,000

PATRICK MICHAEL ERWINCURRICULUM DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $110,352Base $103,506 · Other $6,846

J MARK COLECEO / PRESIDENT / BOARD MEMBER · 10 hrs/week $75,000

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (16)

TIM ELMORELEADERSHIP EXPERT / BOARD MEMBER

JOHN GRIFFINPROGRAM DIRECTOR

JOHN GREGORY STEELYEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

ANDREW MARK MCPEAKAUTHOR / RESEARCHER

MATTHEW WARDFINANCE CONTROLLER

PATRICK MICHAEL ERWINCURRICULUM DIRECTOR

J MARK COLECEO / PRESIDENT / BOARD MEMBER

DALE ALEXANDARBOARD MEMBER

DIANNA KOKOSZKABOARD MEMBER

ED BASTIANBOARD MEMBER

JIM BLANCHARDBOARD MEMBER

COLLIN SEWELLSECRETARY / BOARD MEMBER

JOHN MAXWELLBOARD CHAIR / FOUNDER

CAMYE MACKEYBOARD MEMBER

NORWOOD DAVISBOARD MEMBER

SANGRAM VAJREBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2018
Location: 2050 SUGARLOAF CIR, DULUTH, GA 30097-4084
County: Gwinnett
In care of: Reggie Goodin
Primary officer: Reggie Goodin, CFO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@jmlf.org Phone(470) 336-3570

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: CRI CAPIN CROUSE ADVISORS LLC
NTEE classification: International Agricultural Development (Q31)
IRS tax category: International Agricultural Development
Grant-giving organization: Yes