WE LEAD

EIN: 205079781 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

WEST LIBERTY, IA

Total Revenue
$220,331
Total Expenses
$228,838
Total Assets
$771,781
Net Assets
$764,413
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
KENNETH BROOKS
Phone
3196274045
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WE LEAD, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $220K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 45% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $764K represent 42 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION IS INVOLVED IN MARKETING, BUSINESS EXPANSION AND RETENTION, COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND SETTING GOALS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE COMMUNITY.

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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 $0
Program Service Revenue $190,687
Investment Income $239
Other Revenue $29,405
TOTAL REVENUE $220,331

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $143,923
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $196,984
Other Expenses $84,915
TOTAL EXPENSES $228,838

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $220,331 $151,681 +0.5%
Expenses $228,838 $138,569 +0.7%
Net Income $-8,507 $13,112 -1.6%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
2
Volunteers
N/A

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
4
$0
Total Directors
13
$78,125
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KENNETH BROOKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 040.00
Director
$78,125 $0 $78,125
DANA NELSON VICE PRESIDENT 005.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SANTOS SAUCEDO PAST PRESIDENT 005.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON CASSADY TREASURER 005.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELODY RUSSELL VICE PRESIDENT 005.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JERRY MELICK PRESIDENT 005.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAUN KRUGER DIRECTOR 005.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEE GEERTZ DIRECTOR 005.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KURT KIRCHNER DIRECTOR 005.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK SMITH DIRECTOR 005.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON ACHEN DIRECTOR 005.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER WISMAN DIRECTOR 005.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY LARSON DIRECTOR 005.00
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
2024 $220,331 $228,838 $771,781 $-8,507
2023 $151,681 $138,569 $796,356 $13,112
2022 $144,695 $136,992 $801,858 $7,703
2021 $164,059 $117,627 $806,977 $46,432
2020 $108,515 $67,929 $773,025 $40,586
2019 $181,873 $98,182 $747,416 $83,691
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