Leading for Kids
The mission of Leading for Kids is to create a society that puts children first and promotes a culture where the health and well-being of all children is the highest priority.
Leading for Kids at a glance
- Total assets
- $181,599
- -54.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $301,069
- -27.6% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $264
- -66.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $415,169
- +11.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Leading for Kids funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K 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 $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FrameWorks Institute Washington, DC | — | $100,000 |
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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 | $181,599 | $301,069 | $415,169 | — | — | $264 |
| 2023 | $397,371 | $415,779 | $373,067 | — | — | $777 |
| 2022 | $223,415 | $70,920 | $383,172 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $533,404 | $315,814 | $501,296 | — | — | $64 |
| 2020 | $740,649 | $149,648 | $644,904 | $100,000 | 1 | $481 |
| 2019 | $1,134,068 | $352,295 | $670,454 | — | — | $1,295 |
About Leading for Kids
Based on IRS filings
Leading for Kids is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Redwood City, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $182K in total assets. Net investment income was $264.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leading for Kids is led by David Alexander, President & Secretary since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Alexander
President & Secretary
President → President & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$450K (2019) → $300K (2024)
John Gomperts
Director
Board Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Lazarus
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Perronne
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Matt James (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Elaine Chambers (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Edward Schor (2019–2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $300K, to David Alexander (President & Sec).
Frequently asked questions about Leading for Kids
How large is Leading for Kids?
Leading for Kids reported $182K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $301K.
What is Leading for Kids?
Leading for Kids is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Redwood City, CA. It holds $182K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Leading for Kids operate?
Leading for Kids has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Leading for Kids's EIN?
Leading for Kids's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4081482. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 24, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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