Maxwell Leadership Foundation Inc
The Maxwell Leadership Foundation is pioneering a values-based, evidence-driven, collaborative process of transformation. People around the globe remain frustrated and apathetic by the global leadership deficit. The foremost voice in leadership for over 40 years, Dr. John C. Maxwell, believes countries and communities will be transformed as the hearts of individuals are. The Maxwell Leadership Foundation gives individuals, companies, communities and nations a transformational leadership solution. Our work focuses on the growth of individuals into leaders who value people. These leaders in turn transform their spheres of influence.
Maxwell Leadership Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Maxwell Leadership Foundation Inc gave $308K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $154K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $308,000
- +23.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $154,000
- -38.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $154,000
- Total assets
- $1,796,357
- -47.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Maxwell Leadership Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jack Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation ($250K). Together the top 2 received $308K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Maxwell Leadership Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $250K (2020) to $500K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $308K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Global Outreach Ministries | Program Support | $58,000 |
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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 | $1,796,357 | $10,273,228 | $12,403,684 | $308,000 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | $3,422,268 | $10,057,703 | $10,912,927 | $250,000 | 1 | $1,350 |
| 2022 | $3,149,368 | $10,644,253 | $8,260,044 | $500,000 | 2 | $134 |
| 2021 | $1,152,600 | $10,217,834 | $7,675,945 | $250,000 | 1 | $58 |
| 2020 | $1,718,508 | $1,173,402 | $3,274,186 | $250,000 | 1 | $2 |
About Maxwell Leadership Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Maxwell Leadership Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Duluth, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $308K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Maxwell Leadership Foundation Inc is led by J Mark Cole, CEO, President & Board Member on every filing since 2022; 7 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
J Mark Cole
CEO, President & Board Member
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$75K (2022) → $75K (2024)
John Maxwell
Board Chair & Founder
Chair → Board Chair & Founder, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Griffin
Program Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$168K (2024)
Patrick Michael Erwin
Curriculum Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$104K (2024)
Andrew Mark McPeak
Author & Researcher
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$133K (2024)
John Gregory Steely
Executive Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$120K (2024)
Matthew Ward
Finance Controller
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$125K (2024)
Tim Elmore
Leadership Expert & Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
$230K (2024)
Collin Sewell
Secretary & Board Member
Secretary → Secretary & Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dianna Kokoszka
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Bastian
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Blanchard
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norwood Davis
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Camye Mackey
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale Alexandar
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sangram Vajre
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mark Cole (2020–2021) — CEO
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 $230K, to Tim Elmore (Leadership Expert / Board Member). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Maxwell Leadership Foundation Inc
How much does Maxwell Leadership Foundation Inc give each year?
Maxwell Leadership Foundation Inc gave $308K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $250K across 1 grant.
How large is Maxwell Leadership Foundation Inc?
Maxwell Leadership Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.3M.
What is Maxwell Leadership Foundation Inc?
Maxwell Leadership Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Duluth, GA. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Maxwell Leadership Foundation Inc operate?
Maxwell Leadership Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Florida, Georgia.
What is Maxwell Leadership Foundation Inc's EIN?
Maxwell Leadership Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1614152. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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