BANISTER'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

EIN: 510666677 501(c)(3) Youth Development

OMAHA, NE

Total Revenue
$1,426,827
Total Expenses
$1,241,704
Total Assets
$778,837
Net Assets
$460,002
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
NE
Phone
4025714293
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BANISTER'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, founded in 2008, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.2M left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

BLA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that strengthens youth and their families with empowerment, enrichment, and extended academic success. Through leadership training using the 12 pillars of leadership and the level of leadership support program, we provide youth and their families with a safe and positive environment for youth to become leaders

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $854,260

BLAs primary goals are to strengthen and empower yourth through leadership development programs. Banisters works with families, providing parenting classes for financial literacy, goal setting, free...

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BLAs primary goals are to strengthen and empower yourth through leadership development programs. Banisters works with families, providing parenting classes for financial literacy, goal setting, free parent child engagement activities, and resources referrals to help with unmet needs Blas youth and family program include Leadership in Action, Night Life Leadership in a Fun Environment, Goal Setters, Mentoring, Middle School Preparedness Leadership Circle, Juvenile Justice Family Navigator Program, Health Kids Movement, Sister Circles and Family University.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,406,436
Program Service Revenue $3,100
Investment Income $17,291
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,426,827

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $753,273
Fundraising Expenses $3,936
Program Expenses $854,260
Other Expenses $471,564
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,241,704

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,426,827 $1,080,027 +0.3%
Expenses $1,241,704 $1,051,216 +0.2%
Net Income $185,123 $28,811 +5.4%
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
7
Employees
54
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
$154,462
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
1
$154,462
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
AKILE BANISTER PRESIDENT/CEO 060.00
Officer Key Emp Highest
$154,462 $0 $154,462
BRIAN TIMMERMAN MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GALE CHRISTENSON MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN ENGELBERT MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD HLAVATY MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZACHARY PETERSEN BOARD CHAIRMAN 001.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
AARON HILL TREASURER 001.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CORINNE SAFFORD SECRETARY 001.00
Officer
$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 $1,426,827 $1,241,704 $778,837 $185,123
2023 $1,080,027 $1,051,216 $729,859 $28,811
2022 $1,147,122 $1,086,312 $486,075 $60,810
2021 $1,029,760 $972,096 $360,601 $57,664
2020 $707,501 $630,748 $287,381 $76,753
2019 $427,125 $467,793 $115,209 $-40,668
2018 $362,036 $270,221 $140,314 $91,815
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