Ubuntu Institute of Learning
Ubuntu Institute of Learning empowers underestimated communities with innovative tools, techniques and skills to become sustainable and thrive. UIL provides support of nonprofit entities from business development, to technical assistance to fiscal sponsorship.
Ubuntu Institute of Learning at a glance
In short: Ubuntu Institute of Learning gave $297K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $297K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $297,350
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $297,350
- Median grant
- $297,350
- Total assets
- $105,921
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Ubuntu Institute of Learning funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Social Impact Strategies Group ($297K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $297K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Social Impact Strategies Group St. Paul, MN | There were multiple grants support SISG's efforts to provide assistance to black and brown entrepreneurs | $297,350 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $105,921 | $392,706 | $47,679 | $297,350 | 1 |
About Ubuntu Institute of Learning
Based on IRS filings
Ubuntu Institute of Learning is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Long Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $106K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $297K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ubuntu Institute of Learning is led by Leigh Lester, CEO on the 2020 filing; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Leigh Lester
CEO
New on the 2020 filing
30 hrs/week
$22K (2020)
Tim Holmes
Board Chair
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Almanza
Board Member
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlene Harry
Board Member
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rejoice Nxumelo
Board Member
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $22K, to Leigh Lester (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Ubuntu Institute of Learning
How much does Ubuntu Institute of Learning give each year?
Ubuntu Institute of Learning gave $297K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.
How large is Ubuntu Institute of Learning?
Ubuntu Institute of Learning reported $106K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $393K.
What is Ubuntu Institute of Learning?
Ubuntu Institute of Learning is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Long Beach, CA. It holds $106K in total assets as of 2020.
Where does Ubuntu Institute of Learning operate?
Ubuntu Institute of Learning has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Ubuntu Institute of Learning's EIN?
Ubuntu Institute of Learning's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0726312. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 2020 (received by the IRS April 17, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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