Lightnings Junior Cheerleading Incorporated

EIN: 204556658 501(c)(3) Youth Development

Buffalo, NY

Total Revenue
$261,327
Total Expenses
$297,531
Total Assets
$32,141
Net Assets
$32,141
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
Patricia Joelle Leighbody
Phone
7168649035
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

Lightnings Junior Cheerleading Incorporated, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $261K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 13% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $298K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

Promote community pride, healthy lifestyles, sportsmanship and team building by allowing any child interested in cheerleading an opportunity to participate without regard to any preconceived idea of ability or background.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,301
Program Service Revenue $130,326
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $124,700
TOTAL REVENUE $261,327

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $60,657
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $291,557
Other Expenses $236,874
TOTAL EXPENSES $297,531

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $261,327 $300,693 -0.1%
Expenses $297,531 $280,493 +0.1%
Net Income $-36,204 $20,200 -2.8%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
10
Volunteers
6

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$8,000
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Patricia J Leighbody President 40.00
Officer
$8,000 $0 $8,000
Gary Leighbody Treasurer 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Gillian Kaznowski Secretary 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Erica Coyle Fundraising Coordinator 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anna D'Amico Becker Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Louis Clark Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charlotte Hart Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amy Hall Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $261,327 $297,531 $32,141 $-36,204
2024 $300,693 $280,493 $64,199 $20,200
2023 $209,638 $205,800 $49,462 $3,838
2020 $153,793 $154,342 $32,869 $-549
2019 $163,398 $183,296 $33,418 $-19,898
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