The League for Innovation IN
The League for Innovation in the Community College is a public charity based in Chandler, Arizona. It works to cultivate innovation in community colleges through convenings, professional development, research, publications, projects, and other resources intended to support student success and institutional excellence.
The League for Innovation IN at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,292,463
- +35.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,924,744
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $13,760
- -23.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,145,184
- -21.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The League for Innovation IN
- Contact
Mailing address: 2040 S Alma School Road Ste 1-500, Chandler, AZ 85286
Phone: (480) 705-8200
Website: https://league.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The League for Innovation IN funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 24 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The League describes its work as international and says its membership includes community and technical colleges. The listed 2022 recipients were in Texas, Arizona, Kansas, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $178K (2021) to $896K (2022). In 2022 it made 21 grants totaling $896K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eureka Ranch Newtown, OH | Brighter futures 3.0, see description in part iv, supplemental information | $100,000 |
| KCTCS Vesailles, KY | Brighter futures 3.0, see description in part iv, supplemental information | $87,636 |
| Columbus State Community Coll Columbus, OH | Brighter futures 3.0, see description in part iv, supplemental information | $66,486 |
| Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN | Brighter futures 3.0, see description in part iv, supplemental information | $65,834 |
| Albany Technical College Albany, GA | Brighter futures 3.0, see description in part iv, supplemental information | $51,600 |
| Seattle Colleges Seattle, WA | Brighter futures 3.0, see description in part iv, supplemental information | $51,522 |
| Monroe Community College Rochester, NY | Brighter futures 3.0, see description in part iv, supplemental information | $44,000 |
| Madison College Madison, WI | Brighter futures 3.0, see description in part iv, supplemental information | $42,928 |
| Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA | Brighter futures 3.0, see description in part iv, supplemental information | $36,819 |
| Northeast Texas Community College Mt Pleasant, TX | Brighter futures 3.0, see description in part iv, supplemental information | $36,419 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,292,463 | $1,924,744 | $2,145,184 | — | — | $13,760 |
| 2024 | $955,394 | $1,931,161 | $2,714,416 | — | — | $17,950 |
| 2023 | $1,783,788 | $2,728,749 | $2,529,209 | — | — | $10,110 |
| 2022 | $928,009 | $3,555,216 | $3,105,871 | $896,241 | 21 | $2,868 |
| 2021 | $743,434 | $2,344,893 | $1,991,560 | $177,500 | 3 | $1,832 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The League’s stated mission is to cultivate innovation in the community college environment. Its strategic pillars are resource development, disruptive innovation and transformation, and workforce solutions. Its website also describes projects related to public health, student basic needs, workforce development, educational pathways, professional development, and student access.
The League’s 2024 filing describes conferences and institutes for discussing community college issues, sharing innovations and best practices, and supporting professional and leadership development. It also describes digital publications and a monthly newsletter.
Organizations listed as having received League support in 2022 included community colleges and college-related organizations. Northeast Texas Community College’s foundation said its purpose is to enhance educational excellence at the college; Pima Community College Foundation described itself as the philanthropic partner to Pima Community College; Independence Community College said its foundation supports the college and its students through grants and scholarships; and Onondaga Community College described a mission focused on student, employee, and community development.
Grantmaking
The IRS filing data lists zero grants for 2023, 2024, and 2025. For 2022, the listed recipients and amounts were:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rufus Glasper as “President &” and Cynthia Wilson as “Vice Preside” (titles as listed), along with directors Michael Baston, Paul Broadie, Deanna Burt-Nanna, Rosie Rimando Chareunsap, Kristie Fisher, Mike Gavin, Steven Gonzales, and Pamela Haney. The League’s website identifies Rufus Glasper as its president and CEO.
The League for Innovation IN 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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $309K, to Rufus Glasper (President &). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The League for Innovation IN
How large is The League for Innovation IN?
The League for Innovation IN reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What does The League for Innovation IN fund?
The League’s stated mission is to cultivate innovation in the community college environment. Its strategic pillars are resource development, disruptive innovation and transformation, and workforce solutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The League for Innovation IN?
The League for Innovation IN has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check league.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does The League for Innovation IN make grants?
The League describes its work as international and says its membership includes community and technical colleges. The listed 2022 recipients were in Texas, Arizona, Kansas, and New York.
What is The League for Innovation IN's EIN?
The League for Innovation IN'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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 2, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work The League for Innovation IN funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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