Leaders for a Better Community Inc
Leaders for a Better Community Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $12K in total assets.
Leaders for a Better Community Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $12,000
- +8533.1% vs 2021
- Revenue (2022)
- $51,238
- +0.7% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $39,377
- -23.0% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Leaders for a Better Community Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The LBC Fund Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $57,387 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $12,000 | $51,238 | $39,377 | — | — |
| 2021 | $139 | $50,868 | $51,132 | — | — |
| 2020 | $403 | $247,841 | $282,231 | $57,387 | 1 |
| 2019 | $34,793 | $140,965 | $156,172 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leaders for a Better Community Inc is led by Paul A. Reneau, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Paul A. Reneau
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$500 (2019) → $0 (2022)
Sherwin Hughes
Executive Director & Treasurer
Executive Director → Executive Director & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$500 (2019) → $0 (2022)
Daryl P. Shaw
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$500 (2019) → $0 (2022)
Tyrelle Perkins
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Frank T. Perkins (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $25K, to Sherwin Hughes (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Leaders for a Better Community Inc
How large is Leaders for a Better Community Inc?
Leaders for a Better Community Inc reported $12K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $51K.
What is Leaders for a Better Community Inc?
Leaders for a Better Community Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $12K in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Leaders for a Better Community Inc operate?
Leaders for a Better Community Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Leaders for a Better Community Inc's EIN?
Leaders for a Better Community Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5075154. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
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
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
Live grants for the work Leaders for a Better Community Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boettcher Foundation Colorado Grantmaking: Rural Catalyst Grants US $1,000 - US $10,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- AmeriCorps SC State Competitive Grant (2027-28) $100,000 - $500,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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