The Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc
The Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc is a public charity based in Washington, DC, formed in 1969. It works to promote and protect civil and human rights through programs addressing democracy, justice, inclusion and opportunity.
The Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc gave $1.1M across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $85K), top state District of Columbia. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,106,000
- -59.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -27.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $85,077
- -44.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $50,877,789
- -11.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1620 L Street Nw 1100, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 466-3434
Website: https://leadershipconferenceedfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights ($250K). Together the top 10 received $896K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($150,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 21 grants of 64 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The funder is based in Washington, DC. In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in DC (41%), California (29%), New York (19%), Illinois (7%) and Michigan (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $85K; repeat grants $85K. How we count
Medians: $91K first-time, $60K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2024) to $7.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Washington, DC | Advocacy and Lobbying | $250,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $150,000 |
| Malikah Astoria, NY | Data Equity Program | $106,000 |
| Coalition on Human Needs Washington, DC | Data Equity Program | $95,000 |
| Naleo Educational Fund Monterey Park, CA | Data Equity Program | $85,000 |
| Black Researchers Collective Chicago, IL | Data Equity Program | $75,000 |
| Altamed Health Services Corporation Los Angeles, CA | Data Equity Program | $75,000 |
| Asian Americans Advancing Justice Washington, DC | Data Equity Program | $60,000 |
| Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | Data Equity Program | $50,000 |
| Southeast Asian Resource Action Center Washington, DC | Data Equity Program | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,877,789 | $13,313,160 | $19,709,066 | $1,106,000 | 13 | $1,895,292 |
| 2023 | $57,635,563 | $16,882,818 | $21,309,073 | $2,745,000 | 18 | $483,334 |
| 2022 | $59,967,823 | $15,074,114 | $26,561,405 | $7,307,192 | 25 | $802,074 |
| 2021 | $66,570,896 | $35,594,976 | $24,253,142 | $1,283,500 | 8 | $553,627 |
| 2020 | $55,556,461 | $46,606,725 | $30,366,691 | — | — | $347,489 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to build public will for federal policies that promote and protect civil and human rights, and to empower and mobilize advocates around the country to push for progressive change in the United States.
Its census and data equity program seeks more inclusive data collection, analysis and reporting to identify and address disparities, including through census and health-related data policies. Its communications work uses information, videos, fact sheets, tools and trainings to shape public understanding of civil and human rights. Through its Center for Civil Rights and Technology, it works on civil rights protections in technology and on media diversity and broadband access. Its voting rights program works with partners and local communities on election modernization and broader participation in democracy.
In 2024, the funder’s grants included support for organizations whose own missions address civil and human rights advocacy, community safety and organizing, low-income people’s needs, Latino civic participation, community research, health care disparities, and equity for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and families. For example, the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights says it promotes effective civil and human rights legislation and policy; the Black Researchers Collective says it equips communities with research tools for civic engagement and policy-informed work; and the NALEO Educational Fund says it facilitates Latino participation in the American political process.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Education Fund reported 13 grants totaling $1,106,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $250,000, with a median of $75,000. The listed grant purposes were primarily “data equity program”; the largest grant was designated for advocacy and lobbying.
Notable 2024 grants included $250,000 to the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, $150,000 to Community Partners for an individual recipient, $106,000 to Malikah, $95,000 to the Coalition on Human Needs, and $85,000 to the NALEO Educational Fund. Other listed recipients included the Black Researchers Collective and AltaMed Health Services Corporation, each receiving $75,000, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice, which received $60,000.
The filing describes an endowment-funded fellowship awarded every other year to an aspiring development professional of color. It consists of a two-year, paid, full-time placement in the fundraising division of a civil or human rights organization.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dorian Warren as chair, Susan Thomas as treasurer, and Elizabeth Birch as secretary. Directors listed were Cathy Albisa, Michael D. Calhoun, Gara LaMarche, Judith L. Lichtman, Alexis McGill Johnson, Ana L. Oliveira and Spencer Overton.
The Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc is led by Maya Wiley, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; 13 of 26 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maya Wiley
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
32 hrs/week
$185K (2022) → $275K (2024)
Dorian Warren
Chair
Director → Director & Then Chair, 2023
Director & Then Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kanya Bennett
Managing Director & Gov. Affairs
New on the 2024 filing
24 hrs/week
$111K (2024)
Gara Lamarche
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$55K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Anjali Thakur-Mittal
Mg Director Field & Member Svcs
Managing Director - Field → Managing Director, Field & Member Svcs, 2023
Managing Director, Field & Member Svcs → Mg Director Field & Member Svcs, 2024
On filings since 2021
36 hrs/week
$148K (2021) → $189K (2024)
Lena Zwarensteyn
Senior Director & Fair Courts
Senior Director & Fair Courts Program → Senior Director & Fair Courts, 2024
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$126K (2021) → $170K (2024)
Alexis McGill Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Rucker
Director
Chair → Chair & Then Director, 2023
Chair & Then Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Relman
Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & Then Director, 2023
Treasurer & Then Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith L. Lichtman
Director
Ex-Officio Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael D. Calhoun
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ana L. Oliveira
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jocelyn Sargent
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Albisa
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Spencer Overton
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corrine Yu
Senior Advisor
Senior Adv. to President & Interim Executive Vice President → Senior Adv. to President & Int. Executive Vice President Campaigns, 2022
Senior Adv. to President & Int. Executive Vice President Campaigns → Senior Advisor, 2023
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$129K (2020) → $161K (2024)
Jesselyn McCurdy
Executive Vice President & Government Affairs
Executive Vice President - Government Affairs → Executive Vice President & Government Affairs, 2023
On filings since 2022
24 hrs/week
$137K (2022) → $150K (2024)
Pam Giller
Vice President & Development
Vice President of Development → Vice President & Development, 2023
On filings since 2022
32 hrs/week
$149K (2022) → $165K (2024)
Alicia King
Vice President, People & Culture
On filings since 2023
38 hrs/week
$212K (2023) → $218K (2024)
Chris Canning
Executive Vice President & COO
On filings since 2023
34 hrs/week
$212K (2023) → $231K (2024)
Eunic Epstein-Ortiz
Executive Vice President & Communications
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$115K (2023) → $162K (2024)
Khalid Pitts
Executive Vice President, Campaigns & Programs
New on the 2024 filing
32 hrs/week
$208K (2024)
Kj Bagchi
Vice President, Center on Civ. & Human Rights
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$198K (2024)
Michael Clausell
Controller & Int. Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
36 hrs/week
$171K (2024)
Elizabeth Birch
Secretary
Director → Director & Then Secretary, 2023
Director & Then Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Thomas
Treasurer
Director → Director & Then Treasurer, 2023
Director & Then Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (27)
- Former: Monica Woods (2020–2023) — Executive Vice President Emeritus
- Former: Ravi Shankar (2020–2023) — Vice President & Finance
- Former: Addie Whisenant (2023) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Anita Banerji Sr Director (2023) — Media & Tech Program
- Former: Erica Southerland (2023) — Md & Communications
- Former: Vanessa Gonzalez Evp Field (2023) — Member Services
- Former: Rahul Randhava (2020–2022) — Senior Policy Counsel
- Former: Shinichi Inouye (2020–2022) — Executive Vice President - Communications
- Former: Stephanie Valencia Ramirez (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Vanessa Gonzalez (2020–2022) — Executive Vice President - Field
- Former: Wade Henderson (2021–2022) — Interim President & CEO
- Former: Anita Banerji (2022) — Senior Director, Media & Tech Program
- Former: Scott Simpson (2022) — Managing Director - Campaigns & Programs
- Former: Carolyn Osolinik (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Hannah Fried (2020–2021) — Director - All Voting Is Local
- Former: Kelly Brewington (2020–2021) — Communications Director
- Former: Lashawn Warren (2020–2021) — Executive Vice President - Gov. Affairs
- Former: Vanita Gupta (2020–2021) — President & CEO
- Former: Elizabeth King (2021) — Senior Director & Education Program
- Former: Kiersten Thornton (2021) — Vice President, People & Culture
- Former: Sakira Cook (2021) — Senior Director & Justice Program
- Former: Allyn Brooks-Lasure (2020) — Executive Vice President - Communications
- Former: Ashley Allison (2020) — Executive Vice President - Campaigns
- Former: Gabrielle Sherb (2020) — Vice President of Development
- Former: Lynda Garcia (2020) — Campaign Director
- Former: Michael Zubrensky (2020) — Senior Counsel
- Former: Tamara Chrisler (2020) — Managing Director - Policy
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 $275K, to Maya Wiley (President & CEO). 13 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc
How much does The Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc give each year?
The Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc gave $1.1M across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.7M across 18 grants.
What is The Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $85,077, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc that year got $85K on average.
Where does The Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc give grants?
The Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (29%) and New York (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Data Equity Program" (11 grants).
Who are The Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights ($250,000), Malikah ($106,000) and Coalition on Human Needs ($95,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($150,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc?
The Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc reported $50.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.3M.
What does The Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to build public will for federal policies that promote and protect civil and human rights, and to empower and mobilize advocates around the country to push for progressive change in the United States. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc?
The Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check leadershipconferenceedfund.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc's EIN?
The Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7026895. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 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 October 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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