LEADERSHIP ENTERPRISE FOR A DIVERSE AMERICA (EIN 331071771) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2003

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DAVID GARZA

Phone

6465823608

Tax Period

2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

LEADERSHIP ENTERPRISE FOR A DIVERSE AMERICA, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 80% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.0M, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

LEADERSHIP ENTERPRISE FOR A DIVERSE AMERICA (LEDA) EMPOWERS A COMMUNITY OF EXCEPTIONAL YOUNG LEADERS FROM UNDER-RESOURCED BACKGROUNDS BY SUPPORTING THEIR HIGHER EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS IN ORDER TO CREATE A MORE INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE COUNTRY. LEDA BELIEVES THAT SELECTIVE COLLEGES ARE NOT ONLY A GATEWAY TO OPPORTUNITY, BUT A NEXUS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEADERSHIP IN EVERY FIELD. BY HELPING TALENTED STUDENTS FROM UNDER-RESOURCED BACKGROUNDS ACCESS THESE INSTITUTIONS AND PROVIDING THEM WITH THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO SUCCEED IN THEIR CAREERS AND BEYOND, LEDA SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT THIS COUNTRY'S LEADERSHIP IS TRULY REFLECTIVE OF ITS CITIZENRY. LEDA'S VISION IS TO BUILD AN INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE AMERICA WHERE LEADERSHIP REFLECTS, CELEBRATES, AND SUPPORTS DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,803,585

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $89

Other Revenue $16,476

TOTAL REVENUE $3,820,150

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,994,405

Fundraising Expenses $551,879

Program Expenses $1,890,984

Other Expenses $808,267

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,802,672

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$3,820,150	$2,116,611	+0.8%
Expenses	$2,802,672	$3,114,919	-0.1%
Net Income	$1,017,478	$-998,308	-2.0%

Key Indicators

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

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$227,789

Total Directors

$227,789

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DAVID GARZA	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer Director	$179,110	$16,590	$195,700
ILANA GOLDMAN	CHAIR / INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	8.00	Officer Director	$31,154	$935	$32,089
ERIC MENDEZ	TREASURER	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
EDEN ABRAHAMS	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAWRENCE BASCOM	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDERS BRAG	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SENDER COHEN	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JORDAN DICKSON	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEXANDRA ENGLER	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREW FISHER	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FREDERICK FOGEL	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LUCY FRIEDMAN	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSE FURMAN	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GUSTAVO GONZALEZ	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
YELKA KAMARA	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PIOTR KAMINSKI	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHULAMIT LEVIANT	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CRISTINA PIERETTI	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN ROBERTS	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH SALINAS	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEX SUVANTO	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TARA GELLENE	SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS	40.00	Highest	$114,177	$11,175	$125,352

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	$3,820,150	$2,802,672	$1,996,978	$1,017,478
2023	$2,116,611	$3,114,919	$1,096,556	$-998,308
2022	$2,511,529	$3,217,207	$2,003,452	$-705,678
2021	$2,027,958	$2,992,767	$3,072,693	$-964,809
2020	$4,014,802	$3,132,420	$4,080,534	$882,382
2019	$3,594,825	$2,981,402	$2,853,533	$613,423
2018	$3,824,339	$2,529,902	$2,253,676	$1,294,437

LEADERSHIP ENTERPRISE FOR A DIVERSE AMERICA