Leadership for the Future Inc
Leadership for the Future Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Bentonville, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022.
Leadership for the Future Inc at a glance
- Revenue (2022)
- $156,000
- -64.7% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $159,794
- -58.4% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Leadership for the Future Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 2 (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
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $100K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Arkansas Council Springdale, AR | Political/Civil Institute | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $156,000 | $159,794 | — | — |
| 2021 | $11,145 | $442,000 | $383,826 | $100,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $123,336 | $838,860 | $689,394 | $100,000 | 1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leadership for the Future Inc's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Steuart L. Walton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas L. Walton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Michael J. Malone (2020–2021) — Interim Advocacy Director
- Former: Ryan Baird (2020–2021) — Advocacy Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Leadership for the Future Inc
What is Leadership for the Future Inc?
Leadership for the Future Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Bentonville, AR.
Where does Leadership for the Future Inc operate?
Leadership for the Future Inc has awarded grants in Arkansas.
What is Leadership for the Future Inc's EIN?
Leadership for the Future Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1282109. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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