Lean Enterprise Institute Inc
To promote the widespread adoption of a set of ideas known as lean thinking.
Lean Enterprise Institute Inc at a glance
In short: Lean Enterprise Institute Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,087,005
- +3.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lean Enterprise Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oakland University Pawley Lean Institute ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland University Pawley Lean Institute Rochester, MI | To fund the james p. Womack scholarship & philanthropy fund (the jpw fund). | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,087,005 | $7,239,853 | $7,365,631 | $10,000 | 1 | $21,554 |
| 2023 | $2,982,738 | $7,178,088 | $7,738,382 | — | — | $15,248 |
| 2022 | $3,751,454 | $7,052,473 | $7,867,204 | — | — | $3,071 |
| 2021 | $4,353,748 | $5,746,296 | $5,560,195 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $4,011,209 | $5,221,170 | $5,785,259 | — | — | $916 |
About Lean Enterprise Institute Inc
Based on IRS filings
Lean Enterprise Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $22K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lean Enterprise Institute Inc is led by Joshua Howell, President & Executive Team since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 11 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joshua Howell
President & Executive Team
President & Executive Team → President & Executive Team Leader, 2022
President & Executive Team Leader → President & Executive Team, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$198K (2020) → $312K (2024)
Lara Anderson
Executive Director Partnerships & Board Treasurer
Executive Director of Partnerships → Executive Director Partnerships, 2023
Executive Director Partnerships → Executive Director Partnerships & Board Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$42K (2020) → $188K (2024)
Peter Ward
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James P. Womack
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $23K (2024)
Anne Mola
Director of Finance
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$134K (2024)
Masia Goodman
Director of Online Learning
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$121K (2024)
Matthew Savas
Director & Content
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$188K (2024)
Jose Ferro
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Yerian
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrienne Trimble
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cesar Gon
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nigel Dalton
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peg Pennington
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachna Shah
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Paider
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Gaudet
Senior Coach
Team Leader & Clerk → Senior Coach & Executive Director of Hr, 2022
Senior Coach & Executive Director of Hr → Senior Coach, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$177K (2020) → $410K (2024)
Mark Reich
Senior Coach, Chief Engineer & Strategy
Senior Coach → Senior Coach, Chief Engineer & Strategy, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$199K (2020) → $358K (2024)
Lory Moniz
Graphic Artist & Web Manager
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$112K (2023) → $121K (2024)
Rachel Regan
Ed-Events & Board Clerk
Ed-Events → Ed-Events & Board Clerk, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$161K (2023) → $173K (2024)
Jennifer Hurner
Program Manager & Partnerships
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$118K (2024)
Former officers (11)
- Former: Kiame Mahoniah (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Matt Savas (2020–2023) — Director of Content
- Former: Bryant Sanders (2021–2023) — Senior Coach
- Former: Jenni Hurner (2023) — Program Manager & Partnerships
- Former: Tammy Wilkins (2023) — Director of Administration
- Former: D. Lynn Kelley PhD (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Patricia Secard (2020–2022) — Communications & Editorial
- Former: Richard Vellante (2021–2022) — Executive Director of Events
- Former: Alice Lee (2020) — Senior Coach
- Former: Jean Cunningham (2020) — Executive Chair & Interim CEO
- Former: John Toussaint (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $410K, to Karen Gaudet (Senior Coach). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lean Enterprise Institute Inc
How much does Lean Enterprise Institute Inc give each year?
Lean Enterprise Institute Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Lean Enterprise Institute Inc?
Lean Enterprise Institute Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.2M.
What is Lean Enterprise Institute Inc?
Lean Enterprise Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Boston, MA. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Lean Enterprise Institute Inc operate?
Lean Enterprise Institute Inc has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Lean Enterprise Institute Inc's EIN?
Lean Enterprise Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3382623. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Lean Enterprise Institute Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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