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League for Innovation in the

Foundation · Grantmaker Chandler, AZ EIN: 95-2577300 Website

To encourage and evaluate innovation and experimentation designed to improve all aspects of community college operation, through the association of a group of community colleges.

Key facts about League for Innovation in the

EIN
95-2577300
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Total assets
$1,292,463

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$1.3M

+35.3% YoY

Revenue

$1.9M

-0.3% YoY

Net Investment Income

$14K

-23.3% YoY

Expenses

$2.1M

-21.0% YoY

About League for Innovation in the

Based on IRS filings

League for Innovation in the is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Chandler, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $14K.

Focus Areas

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

13states
+5 more states

Cities

Mt PleasantVesaillesAlbanyColumbusFayettevilleFlagstaffIndependenceIndianapolisJacksonLynnwoodMadisonNewtownOverland ParkPasadenaPhiladalphiaRochesterSan CarlosSeattleSyracuseTacoma

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$250K$500K$750K$1M3 grants202121 grants20220 grants20230 grants20240 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

24 grants across all recorded years

16<$50K7$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M$4M20212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$1,292,463$955,394$1,783,788
Revenue$1,924,744$1,931,161$2,728,749
Expenses$2,145,184$2,714,416$2,529,209
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$13,760$17,950$10,110
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 2, 2024)
  2. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

League for Innovation in the is led by Rufus Glasper, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 21 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Rufus Glasper

    President

    President & CEO → President, 2023

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $308K (2021) → $309K (2025)

  • David Ross

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dawn Lindsay

    Director

    Secretary, Treasurer & Board Chair-President → Board Chair, 2023

    Board Chair → Director, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    1.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Deanna Burt-Nanna

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paul Broadie II

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steven Lee Johnson

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steven R. Gonzales

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Justin Lonon

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mike Gavin

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anne Marie Vaughn

    Director

    Director -Th → Director, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dan Phelan

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Baston

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rosie Rimando Chareunsap

    Director

    Director -Th → Director, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeff Pitmann

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Judy Korb

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kristie Fisher

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lee Lambert

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Pamela Haney

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Randy Weber

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Russell Lowery Hart

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cynthia Wilson

    Vice President

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $153K (2021) → $154K (2025)

Former officers (16)
  • Former: Andrew Bowne (2021–2024) — Director
  • Former: Judy Miner (2021–2024) — Treasurer
  • Former: Lori Sundburg (2021–2024) — Director
  • Former: Richard M. Rhodes (2021–2024) — Director
  • Former: Sylvia Jenkins (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Carlos Turner Cortez (2022–2023) — Director -Th
  • Former: Jason Hunter (2023) — Director -Th
  • Former: Alex B. Johnson (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Christopher Lg Whitaker (2021–2022) — Board Chair-President
  • Former: Daniel J. Phelan (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Joe D. May (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Sanford C. Shugart (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Shouan Pan (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Constance Carroll (2021) — Director
  • Former: Jean Goodnow (2021) — Director
  • Former: Katherine Douglas (2021) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Rufus Glasper — President &: $309KRufus GlasperPresident &$309KCynthia Wilson — Vice Preside: $154KCynthia WilsonVice Preside$154K

Frequently asked questions about League for Innovation in the

How large is League for Innovation in the?

League for Innovation in the reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.

What is League for Innovation in the?

League for Innovation in the is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Chandler, AZ. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.

Where does League for Innovation in the operate?

League for Innovation in the has awarded grants in Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin.

What is League for Innovation in the's EIN?

League for Innovation in the's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2577300. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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