LEADERSHIP NOW PROJECT Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

LEADERSHIP NOW PROJECT

EIN 82-1780610

What they do

THE LEADERSHIP NOW PROJECT is A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION of BUSINESS and THOUGHT LEADERS COMMITTED to PROTECTING and RENEWING AMERICAN DEMOCRACY. WE MOBILIZE OUR MEMBERS EXPERTISE, NETWORKS, and RESOURCES to ADVANCE HIGH-IMPACT SOLUTIONS THAT (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) STRENGTHEN DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS.

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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 leaders10 people are listed in the latest report.

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

Money made simple

$103.37spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

$4.70of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

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

56.2%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $153,655 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $312,132 for DANIELLA BALLOU-AARES (CEO). 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.

Money in and money out

Revenue$4,555,748

Expenses$4,709,403

Annual shortfall $153,655 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

Each amount is compared with total expenses separately. These categories can overlap, so they should not be added together as a pie chart.

Management and general$222,789 · 4.7% of expenses

Grants paid$213,200 · 4.5% of expenses

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Revenue$4,555,748

Expenses$4,709,403

Assets$657,211

Contributions$2,561,140

Grants given$213,200

Average grant$106,600

Management and general$222,789

Accounting fees$135,172

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

DANIELLA BALLOU-AARESCEO · 40 hrs/week $312,132Base $297,076 · Other $15,056

CHAVA KALLBERGCGO (UNTIL 9/13/2024) · 40 hrs/week $242,252Base $228,506 · Other $13,746

LELA BRODSKYCHIEF OF STAFF · 40 hrs/week $214,509Base $198,163 · Other $16,346

DANIEL SELZDIRECTOR OF INNOVATION · 40 hrs/week $198,591Base $187,902 · Other $10,689

MARIE ADRIANDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS · 40 hrs/week $193,381Base $165,175 · Other $28,206

LAUREN CAPLANMANAGING DIRECTOR (UNTIL 10/18/2024) · 40 hrs/week $182,158Base $160,618 · Other $21,540

LEORA FALKINDIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP GROWTH & OPS · 40 hrs/week $157,648Base $144,297 · Other $13,351

GRETTA DETERMANNIMPACT MANAGER · 40 hrs/week $126,501Base $115,577 · Other $10,924

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 (10)

DANIELLA BALLOU-AARESCEO

CHAVA KALLBERGCGO (UNTIL 9/13/2024)

LELA BRODSKYCHIEF OF STAFF

DANIEL SELZDIRECTOR OF INNOVATION

MARIE ADRIANDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

LAUREN CAPLANMANAGING DIRECTOR (UNTIL 10/18/2024)

LEORA FALKINDIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP GROWTH & OPS

GRETTA DETERMANNIMPACT MANAGER

JEFF WALKERTREASURER

KATHERINE COUSINSSECRETARY

About this charity

Location: 1401 K STREET NW 900, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
County: District of Columbia
In care of: DANIELLA BALLOU-AARES
Primary officer: DANIELLA BALLOU-AARES, CEO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(202) 659-6570

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN
Grant-giving organization: Yes