Lead Educational Foundation
Provide educational assistance to educational entities and student scholarships to needy students. To assist educational and ministry entities with funding for projects, educational tools and educational materials. To provide educational financial support to eligible needy students.
Lead Educational Foundation at a glance
In short: Lead Educational Foundation gave $56K across 3 grants in 2022 (avg $19K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $56,330
- Grants made (2022)
- 3
- Average grant
- $18,777
- Median grant
- $15,700
- Total assets
- $529,760
- Primary geography
- Texas (73% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Lead Educational Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Lead Academy Inc ($26K). Together the top 3 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Academy Inc Lufkin, TX | Provide educational assistance to educational entities and student scholarships to needy students. To assist educational and ministry entities with funding for projects, educational tools and educational materials. To provide educational financial support to eligible needy students. | $25,630 |
| Woodlawn Church Lufkin, TX | Assist educational and ministry entities with funding for projects, educational tools and educational materials. | $15,700 |
| Victory Church | To assist educational and ministry entities with funding for projects, educational tools and educational materials. | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $529,760 | $735,662 | $216,000 | $56,330 | 3 |
About Lead Educational Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Lead Educational Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Lufkin, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $530K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 3 grants totaling $56K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lead Educational Foundation's 2022 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Cheri Coleman
Secretary
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Jacks
Treasurer
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Owens
Preident
New on the 2022 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Lead Educational Foundation
How much does Lead Educational Foundation give each year?
Lead Educational Foundation gave $56K across 3 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.
What is Lead Educational Foundation's typical grant size?
Lead Educational Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $15,700, and its average grant was $18,777, across 3 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does Lead Educational Foundation give grants?
Lead Educational Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lufkin, TX (2 grants).
Does Lead Educational Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Lead Educational Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Lead Educational Foundation?
Lead Educational Foundation reported $530K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $736K.
What is Lead Educational Foundation?
Lead Educational Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Lufkin, TX. It holds $530K in total assets as of 2022.
What is Lead Educational Foundation's EIN?
Lead Educational Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2489666. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 5, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2022
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