SOUTHWEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

EIN: 452393838 501(c)(3) Education

PHOENIX, AZ

Total Revenue
$3,201,356
Total Expenses
$3,089,496
Total Assets
$1,364,951
Net Assets
$1,194,881
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
AZ
Principal Officer
CJ BOWER
Phone
6022652000
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SOUTHWEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, founded in 2011, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $3.1M left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

THE MISSION OF SOUTHWEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY IS TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE ALL STUDENTS ARE EMPOWERED AND INSPIRED TO EXCEED EXPECTATIONS FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND READINESS FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $682,654
Program Service Revenue $2,498,781
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $19,921
TOTAL REVENUE $3,201,356

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,864,041
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,600,116
Other Expenses $1,225,455
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,089,496

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,201,356 $3,419,769 -0.1%
Expenses $3,089,496 $3,586,720 -0.1%
Net Income $111,860 $-166,951 -1.7%
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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
N/A
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
3
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DREW AINSWORTH SECRETARY/TR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY BEARD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CJ BOWER CFO 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL GANTT BOARD PRESID 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN HEATH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MOLLY SCHLODERBACK DIRECTOR 2.00
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 $3,201,356 $3,089,496 $1,364,951 $111,860
2024 $3,419,769 $3,586,720 $1,265,958 $-166,951
2023 $3,133,543 $3,241,637 $1,427,051 $-108,094
2022 $3,313,198 $3,241,311 $1,572,976 $71,887
2021 $3,093,146 $3,057,361 $1,535,763 $35,785
2020 $3,479,024 $3,188,528 $1,480,430 $290,496
2019 $3,050,531 $2,970,409 $1,250,934 $80,122
2018 $2,960,548 $3,114,853 $1,366,356 $-154,305
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