L E a D Foundation Inc
The organization's mission is to provide volunteer resources for non-profit organizations, assist non-profit organizations in the community to help them achieve their respective goals, fundraising initiatives for families in crisis and/or need, scholarship funding to student athletes, providing leadership and education training for high school, middle school and elementary students through mentorship programs, provide health and wellness education for the general public, provide social awareness and substance abuse prevention to the youth, and provide humanitarian support for local, regional, national, and international communities.
L E a D Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: L E a D Foundation Inc gave $24K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,425
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,425
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $24,425
- Total assets
- $99,468
- +67.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who L E a D Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Legacy Center LLC ($24K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2022) to $25K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy Center LLC Brighton, MI | Expansion of amateur football program, educational programs, and general operating support. | $24,425 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $99,468 | $603,648 | $590,272 | $24,425 | 1 |
| 2023 | $59,456 | $265,877 | $269,972 | $24,974 | 1 |
| 2022 | $62,313 | $265,155 | $258,026 | $21,445 | 1 |
| 2021 | $62,801 | $139,570 | $122,241 | — | — |
| 2020 | $38,501 | $88,455 | $92,752 | $22,968 | 1 |
| 2019 | $23,398 | $104,842 | $97,744 | — | — |
About L E a D Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
L E a D Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Hamburg, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $99K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $24K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
L E a D Foundation Inc is led by Justin Cessante, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Justin Cessante
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$40K (2019) → $52K (2024)
Rodney Goble
President
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Goble
Secretary
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Hamilton
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $52K, to Justin Cessante (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about L E a D Foundation Inc
How much does L E a D Foundation Inc give each year?
L E a D Foundation Inc gave $24K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
How large is L E a D Foundation Inc?
L E a D Foundation Inc reported $99K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $604K.
What is L E a D Foundation Inc?
L E a D Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Hamburg, MI. It holds $99K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does L E a D Foundation Inc operate?
L E a D Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is L E a D Foundation Inc's EIN?
L E a D Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4307513. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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