LEADERSHIP AKRON

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1984

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JUSTIN HILTON

Phone

3304365291

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LEADERSHIP AKRON, founded in 1984, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $926K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE MISSION OF LEADERSHIP AKRON IS TO INSPIRE, STRENGTHEN, AND EMPOWER LEADERS. OUR PURPOSE IS TO UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF LEADERS AND SERVE AS A CATALYST THAT DRIVES THEM TO CREATE A GREATER AKRON.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $256,007 Revenue: $204,600

SIGNATURE PROGRAM (FKA FLAGSHIP PROGRAM) - THE LEADERSHIP AKRON PROGRAM BEGINS IN AUGUST WITH A TOUR AND SPIRITED OPENING RETREAT. IN THE MONTHS THAT FOLLOW, THE CLASS IS IMMERSED IN EXPERIENCES THAT ADDRESS SPECIFIC ASPECTS OF OUR COMMUNITY. EACH PROGRAM DAY GIVES THE CLASS A HANDS-ON LOOK AT WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THAT FIELD, THE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR FROM LEADERS OF ORGANIZATIONS AND THE KEY ISSUES THEY ARE ADDRESSING, AND FIRSTHAND ACCOUNTS FROM PROVIDERS AND CUSTOMERS. EACH DAY-LONG EXPERIENCE IS DESIGNED BY LEADERSHIP AKRON ALUMNI WHO HAVE EXPERTISE IN THE FIELD OF INTEREST FOR THAT DAY. IN ADDITION TO EACH MONTH'S DAY-LONG SEMINAR, SHORT SITE VISITS TO UNIQUE LOCATIONS PROVIDE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE TOPIC AT HAND. LEADERSHIP AKRON PRESENTS AN UNPARALLELED OPPORTUNITY FOR LEADERS TO SEE BEYOND THEIR OWN SPHERES.

Program 2

Expenses: $124,661 Revenue: $6,300

JUNIOR LEADERSHIP AKRON - PATTERNED AFTER THE FLAGSHIP PROGRAM, TO HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS. TO FOSTER A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND PREPARE THEM FOR FUTURE LEADERSHIP.

Program 3

Expenses: $124,792 Revenue: $74,216

CLI - LEADERSHIP AKRON HAS PARTNERED WITH MAJOR EMPLOYERS IN AKRON TO CUSTOM DESIGN COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS THAT ALIGN WITH EACH ORGANIZATION'S CULTURE, COMPETENCIES, AND STRATEGIC FOCUS.

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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%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $603,564

Program Service Revenue $339,393

Investment Income $1,328

Other Revenue $-18,471

TOTAL REVENUE $925,814

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $56,817

Salaries & Benefits $593,299

Fundraising Expenses $128,961

Program Expenses $772,863

Other Expenses $365,291

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,015,407

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$925,814	$714,126	+0.3%
Expenses	$1,015,407	$871,247	+0.2%
Net Income	$-89,593	$-157,121	-0.4%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

100

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

$159,169

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DANIELLE KIMMELL	CHAIR	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN GAROFALO	VICE CHAIR	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KEMP BOYD	SECRETARY	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA M HILLING	TREASURER	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TIM ABLE	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
YAMINI ADKINS	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL BATU	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL CATANIA	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAULA CHRIST	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARLA DAVIS	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
COURTNEY EATON	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEVY GRANT	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN HARTE MD	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BETSY L B HARTSCHUH	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE SHELLY HINTON	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN W JUDGE	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMANDA LEFFLER	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN TOMPKINS	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AIMEE WADE	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DENIELA DEE WILLIAMS	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUSTIN HILTON	PRESIDENT	50.00	Officer	$136,385	$22,784	$159,169

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	$925,814	$1,015,407	$204,700	$-89,593
2024	$714,126	$871,247	$250,615	$-157,121
2023	$776,334	$796,965	$411,456	$-20,631
2022	$818,260	$759,628	$389,387	$58,632
2021	$626,057	$664,854	$527,809	$-38,797
2020	$687,761	$692,947	$398,445	$-5,186
2019	$939,827	$984,198	$399,574	$-44,371
2018	$1,056,968	$1,063,413	$404,219	$-6,445