Leaders Igniting Transformation Action Fund Inc
We work to build homegrown leadership, expand access and opportunity, promote an equitable society by engaging and organizing young leaders, and advocate for policy change and systemic equity at the local and state levels.
Leaders Igniting Transformation Action Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Leaders Igniting Transformation Action Fund Inc gave $85K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,000
- +1973.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $42,500
- Median grant
- $42,500
- Total assets
- $2,057,361
- +53.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Leaders Igniting Transformation Action Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Leaders Igniting Transformation Education Fund ($60K). Together the top 2 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2023) to $85K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $85K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leaders Igniting Transformation Education Fund Milwaukee, WI | Civic and Community Education | $60,000 |
| Vote Yes for MPS Committee | Support for Political Activities. | $25,000 |
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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 | $2,057,361 | $3,333,046 | $2,609,008 | $85,000 | 2 | $124 |
| 2023 | $1,341,376 | $2,950,065 | $2,700,863 | $4,100 | Total only | $131 |
| 2022 | $1,074,986 | $3,399,027 | $3,456,236 | — | — | $112 |
| 2021 | $1,096,123 | $3,091,497 | $2,770,938 | — | — | $37 |
| 2020 | $781,116 | $4,328,154 | $3,977,308 | — | — | $39 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Leaders Igniting Transformation Action Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Leaders Igniting Transformation Action Fund Inc is a public charity, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $85K. Net investment income was $124.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leaders Igniting Transformation Action Fund Inc is led by Amanda Avalos, Co-Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amanda Avalos
Co-Executive Director
On filings since 2021
22 hrs/week
$114K (2021) → $143K (2024)
Cendi Trujillo Tena
Co-Executive Director
On filings since 2021
22 hrs/week
$109K (2021) → $143K (2024)
Stephanie Munoz
Board President
Board Member → Chair, 2023
Chair → Board President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nneka Akubeze
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Beaver
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Dennis Lamonte Moore (2022–2023) — Organizing Director
- Former: Ryan Clancy (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Anthony Espinoza (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Nikotris Perkins (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Shavonda Sisson (2020–2022) — Board Chair
- Former: Adrian Herrera (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cristal Tinajero Rodriguez (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Hannah Beauchamp (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Gettel (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dakota Hall (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Amanda Merkwae (2020) — Member
- Former: Ashley Lee (2020) — Member
- Former: Darrol Gibson (2020) — Managing Director
- Former: Hamza Jaka (2020) — Member
- Former: Lauren Feaster (2020) — Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $143K, to Cendi Trujillo Tena (Co-Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Leaders Igniting Transformation Action Fund Inc
How much does Leaders Igniting Transformation Action Fund Inc give each year?
Leaders Igniting Transformation Action Fund Inc gave $85K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $4K in grants paid.
How large is Leaders Igniting Transformation Action Fund Inc?
Leaders Igniting Transformation Action Fund Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
Where does Leaders Igniting Transformation Action Fund Inc operate?
Leaders Igniting Transformation Action Fund Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Leaders Igniting Transformation Action Fund Inc's EIN?
Leaders Igniting Transformation Action Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3166802. 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 September 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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