Executive Leadership Council
The Executive Leadership Council is an independent non-profit founded in 1986 that opens channels of opportunity for the development of global executives to positively impact business and communities. The organization works to increase the number of successful Black executives through membership programs, leadership development initiatives, and scholarship opportunities while providing access to a powerful network of business professionals and executive development opportunities around the globe.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$64.9M
+7.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.0M
+23.1% YoY
Grant Count
102
-5.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$39K
+30.3% YoY
About Executive Leadership Council
Based on IRS filings
Executive Leadership Council is a nonprofit organization, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $64.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 102 grants totaling $4.0M. Net investment income was $1.1M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $64,860,372 | $60,444,481 | $52,146,007 |
| Revenue | $24,892,688 | $21,644,990 | $20,969,391 |
| Expenses | $25,844,046 | $20,595,776 | $20,014,931 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,100,079 | $53,056 | $215,857 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Executive Leadership Council
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Howard University ($534,315), Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies ($300,000), Naacp Legal Defense and Educational Fund ($300,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY NORMAL, AL | SCHOLARSHIP | $112,500 |
| ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY MONTGOMERY, AL | SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 |
| ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY ALBANY, GA | SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN LEADERSHIP FORUM SILICON VALLEY SAN JOSE, CA | DONATION | $25,000 |
| APOLLO THEATHRE FOUNDATION INC NEW YORK, NY | DONATION | $25,000 |
| BAKER UNIVERSITY BALDWIN CITY, KS | SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 |
| BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY DAYTONA BEACH, FL | SCHOLARSHIP | $20,000 |
| BLACK MEN VOTE WASHINGTON, DC | DONATION | $50,000 |
| BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY BOISE, ID | SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 |
| CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE NORTHRIDGE, CA | SCHOLARSHIP | $8,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERALD T CHARLES JR | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| EDWARD L DANDRIDGE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ORAL MUIR | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SENA KWAWU | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JAVARA PERRILLIAT | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DANIELLE BROWN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| IRENE QUARSHIE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JANICE INNIS-THOMPSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SHELLEY STEWART JR | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CYNTHIA MARSHALL | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| VALERIE I RAINFORD | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| TELISA TOLIVER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MARTY RODGERS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| LLOYD W BROWN II | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 5 | — |
| GALE V KING | CHAIR | 5 | — |
| NANCY ARMAND | VICE CHAIR | 5 | — |
| GENA ASHE | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| SHAUNDRA CLAY | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| MICHAEL HYTER | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $681,177 |
| HANNIBAL BRUMSKINE | VP AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $372,000 |
| LORI WALKER | EVP AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $360,547 |
| ANTOINETTE RICE | VP AND CHIEF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $349,197 |
| FABIAN MILBURN | VP AND CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER | 40 | $322,400 |
| ERICA JORDAN | VP OF MEMBER SERVICES | 40 | $295,000 |
| EARL GRANGER III | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT & IMPACT OFFICER | 40 | $255,000 |
| AUDREY TAYLOR | CHIEF ACADEMY OFFICER | 40 | $250,000 |
| LEAH WADE | SR. DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY | 40 | $205,508 |
| ANGELINA GORDON | SR. DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $212,800 |
| JENNIFER VASQUEZ | DIRECTOR-BOARD OPERATIONS & GOVERNANCE | 40 | $224,134 |
| MAYRA ESPINOZA | DIRECTOR-STRATEGIC INITIATIVE & EVENTS | 40 | $215,064 |
| ALIE BANGURA | DIRECTOR-IT | 40 | $190,944 |
| PERRY BROWN | DIRECTOR-HR | 40 | $150,087 |
| STEWART HUGHES | CONTROLLER | 40 | $170,448 |
| RAMIEN PIERRE | DIRECTOR-LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE | 40 | $203,000 |
| AMANDA REY | DIRECTOR-ACADEMY | 40 | $158,627 |
| JUSTINA VICTOR | SR RESEARCH MANAGER | 40 | $154,628 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Executive Leadership Council?
As of 2024, Executive Leadership Council holds $64.9M in total assets with $24.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 102 grants totaling $4.0M in 2024.
Where does Executive Leadership Council operate?
Executive Leadership Council has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Executive Leadership Council award?
In 2024, Executive Leadership Council awarded 102 grants totaling $4.0M — an average of about $39K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Executive Leadership Council's EIN?
Executive Leadership Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1631358. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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