Leaders Education Foundation Inc
Leaders Education Foundation provides educational grants, scholarships, and resources to our community that support lifelong learning, workforce development, and education.
Leaders Education Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Leaders Education Foundation Inc gave $34K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,500
- +28.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,167
- -14.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $660,781
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Leaders Education Foundation Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Leaders Education Foundation Inc
Who Leaders Education Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of West Tennesee ($20K). Together the top 3 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2023) to $34K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of West Tennesee Jackson, TN | Allowed united way's read team program to assist students with reading initiatives and give books to elementary school-aged children | $20,000 |
| Greater Jackson Chamber - Education Connection Jackson, TN | The education connection (formerly partners in education) is a fresh approach built on one simple promise: we will show up for educators in real and meaningful ways. This program focuses on enhancing visibility, fostering encouragement, and strengthening connections between the chamber and our local education community. | $7,500 |
| Ballet Arts Inc of Jackson Jackson, TN | To Further Exempt Purpose of Ballet Arts | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $660,781 | $290,216 | $214,729 | $33,500 | 3 | $21,461 |
| 2023 | $585,048 | $269,531 | $163,697 | $26,000 | 2 | $18,956 |
| 2022 | $479,105 | $431,478 | $114,306 | $34,000 | 3 | $7,734 |
| 2021 | $161,796 | $189,567 | $59,308 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $31,492 | $50,937 | $21,710 | — | — | — |
About Leaders Education Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Leaders Education Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Jackson, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $661K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $21K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leaders Education Foundation Inc is led by Leigh Anne Bentley, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leigh Anne Bentley
President
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Hill
Chair & Director
Secretary, Vice Chair & Director → Chair & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eddie Hays
Secretary, Vice Chair & Director
Chair & Director → Secretary, Vice Chair & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Taylor
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Lou Adams
Director -
Director → Director -, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Riley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eddie Mae Pirtle
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yvette Blue
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Hammond
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stanley Sanders
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Rizzuto
Director-
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leigh O'Neill
Vice President
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Leaders Education Foundation Inc
How much does Leaders Education Foundation Inc give each year?
Leaders Education Foundation Inc gave $34K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $26K across 2 grants.
What is Leaders Education Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Leaders Education Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $11,167, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Leaders Education Foundation Inc give grants?
Leaders Education Foundation Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, TN (3 grants).
Does Leaders Education Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Leaders Education Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Leaders Education Foundation Inc?
Leaders Education Foundation Inc reported $661K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $290K.
What is Leaders Education Foundation Inc?
Leaders Education Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Jackson, TN. It holds $661K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Leaders Education Foundation Inc's EIN?
Leaders Education Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3226843. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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