Leap Inc
Objectives are to: 1. Work as a liaison between the community and school district, 2. Support volunteerism in the school and community, 3. Identify viable ways for the school to adapt to current economics and demographic circumstances, 4. Determine the strengths and weaknesses of the district through focus group meetings and decide which options provide the most benefits for the community and the school district, 5. Building a stronger staples community that will enrich the quality of life now and for future generations, 6. Determine the strengths and weaknesses of the community through focus group meetings and decide which options provide the most benefits for the community and businesses, 7. Facilitate the citizens, city government, and businesses in staples to improve communication and planning and work together on projects.
Leap Inc at a glance
In short: Leap Inc gave $102K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $102,460
- +360.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,615
- +245.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $29,365
- Total assets
- $211,744
- +29.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Leap Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was ISD 2170 ($39K). Together the top 4 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2024) to $102K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ISD 2170 Staples, MN | Sports Equp Donation | $38,600 |
| City of Staples Staples, MN | Pickleball Courts | $35,009 |
| Morrison County Agricultural Associ Motley, MN | Motley Fair Donation | $23,720 |
| Staples Host Lions Staples, MN | Cap Impr &Christmas | $5,131 |
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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 | $211,744 | $411,601 | $363,802 | $102,460 | 4 | $961 |
| 2024 | $163,945 | $230,113 | $183,300 | $22,254 | 3 | $547 |
| 2023 | $117,132 | $225,224 | $242,507 | $68,094 | 3 | $29 |
| 2022 | $134,415 | $181,089 | $109,524 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $62,850 | $97,917 | $115,068 | — | — | — |
About Leap Inc
Based on IRS filings
Leap Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Staples, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $212K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $102K. Net investment income was $961.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leap Inc is led by Tim Rice, Prior Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 24 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tim Rice
Prior Chair
Chair → Chair & Executive, 2024
Chair & Executive → Prior Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Bjerga
Chair & Executive
Director → Director & Executive, 2024
Director & Executive → Chair & Executive, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee Kroll
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
$11K (2023) → $17K (2025)
Jordan Goodwater
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2025)
Chad Coauette
Director & Executive
Director → Director & Executive, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erich Heppner
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jef Cichos
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Anderson
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Kobliska
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Utech
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shane Tappe
Director & Executive
Director → Director & Executive, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Nanik
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ives
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Murray
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Hoehn
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hope Williams
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucas Wakefield
Director & Executive
Director → Director & Executive, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Knosalla
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Staci Headley
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lani Longbella
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Peterson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marlo Corona
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Etzler
Secretary, Treasurer & E
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, Treasurer & E, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerel Nelsen
Vice Chair
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Lani Roberts (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Melissa Wyman (2021–2024) — Director & Executive
- Former: Tom Kajer (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jeff Booth (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Melanie Lee (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Lisa Giza (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Stephanie Barney (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Ryan Youngbauer (2023) — Director
- Former: Dave Endicott (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jim Hofer (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Katie Heppner (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kathleen Ferrel (2022) — Director
- Former: Josie Longbottom (2021) — Director
- Former: Rachel Johnson (2021) — Director
- Former: Tricia Jasmer (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 $17K, to Renee Kroll (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Leap Inc
How much does Leap Inc give each year?
Leap Inc gave $102K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $22K across 3 grants.
What is Leap Inc's typical grant size?
Leap Inc's median grant in 2025 was $29,365, and its average grant was $25,615, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Leap Inc give grants?
Leap Inc gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Staples, MN (3 grants).
Does Leap Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Leap Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Leap Inc?
Leap Inc reported $212K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $412K.
What is Leap Inc?
Leap Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Staples, MN. It holds $212K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Leap Inc's EIN?
Leap Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1740634. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 7, 2022)
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