The Leadership Network
The Leadership Network network will seek to recruit, train, and retain exceptional progressive leaders. The network will do this through I hosting a fellowship program
The Leadership Network at a glance
In short: The Leadership Network gave $33.0M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $16.5M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,000,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $16,500,000
- Median grant
- $16,500,000
- Total assets
- $7,579,539
- +5963.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Leadership Network
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Leadership Network
Who The Leadership Network funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brick by Brick Foundation ($30.5M). Together the top 2 received $33.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $33.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brick by Brick Foundation Washington, DC | Educational Charitable Activities | $30,500,000 |
| Article IV Arlington, VA | Educational Charitable Activities | $2,500,000 |
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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 | $7,579,539 | $42,430,495 | $35,251,819 | $33,000,000 | 2 | $80,495 |
| 2023 | $125,000 | $125,000 | — | — | — | — |
About The Leadership Network
Based on IRS filings
The Leadership Network is a public charity focused on Education, based in West Hollywood, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $33.0M. Net investment income was $80K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Leadership Network is led by Carolyn Yashari Becher, Executive Director - on the 2024 filing; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carolyn Yashari Becher
Executive Director -
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$178K (2024)
Theodore Lecompte
Executive Director -
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$93K (2024)
Andrew Lavigne
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Boysen
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Hazlewood
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Amy Lerner Hill (2023) — Director & President
- Former: Angela Harris (2023) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Jodie Schroeder (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 $178K, to Carolyn Yashari Becher (Executive Director 1/24 - 9/24). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Leadership Network
How much does The Leadership Network give each year?
The Leadership Network gave $33.0M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Leadership Network?
The Leadership Network reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $42.4M.
What is The Leadership Network?
The Leadership Network is a public charity focused on Education, based in West Hollywood, CA. It holds $7.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Leadership Network operate?
The Leadership Network has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Virginia.
What is The Leadership Network's EIN?
The Leadership Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3648500. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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 November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Live grants for the work The Leadership Network funds
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