OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE UNDERSERVED YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, HELPING THEM RECOGNIZE THEIR INNER TALENTS AND GAIN CONFIDENCE IN THEIR ABILITY TO SHAPE A POSITIVE FUTURE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE THEM WITH THE NECESSARY TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS EXPERIENCING POVERTY, TRAUMA, OR SOCIAL INJUSTICE, ENABLING THEM TO BECOME THRIVING CONTRIBUTORS TO SOCIETY THROUGH CAREER READINESS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, OUTREACH, AND AWARENESS EFFORTS.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$206K
-0.9% YoY
Revenue
$729K
-0.9% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
Expenses
$729K
+17.5% YoY
About Encouraging Leaders
Based on IRS filings
Encouraging Leaders is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $206K in total assets.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $205,986 | $207,800 | — |
| Revenue | $728,698 | $735,394 | $193,013 |
| Expenses | $728,614 | $619,860 | $238,895 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2023.
Leadership & Key People
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Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEZZAREE EL-AMIN CHAMPION | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $156,922 |
| DONZELL CAMPBELL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TRAYONTAE JONES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JACQUELINE MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SUSAN SOLARZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARCUS SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TROY AMLEE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Encouraging Leaders?
Encouraging Leaders is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. It holds $206K in total assets as of 2023.
How large is Encouraging Leaders?
As of 2023, Encouraging Leaders holds $206K in total assets with $729K in annual revenue.
Where does Encouraging Leaders operate?
Encouraging Leaders has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Encouraging Leaders's EIN?
Encouraging Leaders's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4229585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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