Leaders in Furthering Education Inc
Leader's in furthering education, inc. Gives life to those who are disadvantaged, marginalized or forgotten because of disabilities, socio-economic status, neglect, abuse & other barriers. Our mission is accomplished by raising funds to contribute to other 501(c)(3) organizations with programs which support that mission.
Leaders in Furthering Education Inc at a glance
In short: Leaders in Furthering Education Inc gave $1.0M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $500K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,000,000
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $500,000
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500,000
- Total assets
- $1,148,935
- -9.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Leaders in Furthering Education Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Palm Beach County Food Bank Inc ($500K). Together the top 2 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Leaders in Furthering Education Inc gives
- Giving grew 150% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $400K (2021) to $1.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach County Food Bank Inc Lake Worth, FL | Distribution of food to over 200 non-profit agencies in palm Beach county support over 194,000 residents in need each year. | $500,000 |
| American Humane Washington, DC | Protection of children and animals from cruelty, abuse and neglect, and to serve as their voice. | $500,000 |
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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 | $1,148,935 | $1,298,436 | $1,414,161 | $1,000,000 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | $1,268,310 | $948,706 | $1,246,707 | $900,000 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | $1,566,311 | $973,261 | $1,146,845 | $900,000 | 2 | $278 |
| 2021 | $1,739,895 | $1,881,169 | $673,754 | $400,000 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $532,480 | $122,716 | $806,879 | $450,000 | 2 | — |
About Leaders in Furthering Education Inc
Based on IRS filings
Leaders in Furthering Education Inc is a public charity, based in Manalapan, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leaders in Furthering Education Inc is led by Lois B. Pope, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lois B. Pope
President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Orenstein
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Park
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin R. Ganzert
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sunny Sessa
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walter Schwenk
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Deese
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marti Latour
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Simone Bonutti
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tova Leidesdorf
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine E. Lynn
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ari Rifkin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erica Rizzuto
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elsa Johnson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jayne M. Kurzman Esq.
Vice President & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Robert Miller (2020–2023) — Vice President & Secretary
- Former: Bjaye Pilotte (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeff Sabean (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Maude Emerson Cook (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Terry Ebert Mendoza (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Linda Adelson (2020) — Director
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 in Furthering Education Inc
How much does Leaders in Furthering Education Inc give each year?
Leaders in Furthering Education Inc gave $1.0M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $900K across 2 grants.
How large is Leaders in Furthering Education Inc?
Leaders in Furthering Education Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
Where does Leaders in Furthering Education Inc operate?
Leaders in Furthering Education Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida.
What is Leaders in Furthering Education Inc's EIN?
Leaders in Furthering Education Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2087274. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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