Center for Leadership in School Reform Inc

EIN: 611138855 501(c)(3)

Louisville, KY

Total Revenue
$1,766,146
Total Expenses
$1,813,752
Total Assets
$952,566
Net Assets
$552,238
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1988
Legal Domicile
KY
Principal Officer
Steve McCammon
Phone
5024453377
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Center for Leadership in School Reform Inc, founded in 1988, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

THE SCHLECHTY CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP IN SCHOOL REFORM ENGAGES EDUCATION LEADERS AT THE DISTRICT SCHOOL AND CLASSROOM LEVELS TO: - ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF THE DISTRICT TO SUPPORT AND SUSTAIN REFORM AT THE BUILDING AND CLASSROOM LEVELS. - REDESIGN SCHOOLS SO THAT THEY ARE MORE CLEARLY FOCUSED ON PROVIDING QUALITY WORK FOR CHILDREN AND SO THAT STUDENTS BECOME THE TRUE FOCUS OF ALL DECISIONS MADE IN SCHOOLS. - HELP TEACHERS PARENTS AND OTHERS WHO WORK IN SCHOOLS AND CLASSROOMS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE CHARACTERISTICS OF QUALITY WORK FOR STUDENTS AND ENSURE THAT TEACHERS HAVE THE TOOLS AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO DESIGN AND DELIVER THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF WORK FOR STUDENTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $72,000 Revenue: $72,000

THE OHIO INNOVATIVE SCHOOL DISTRICT NETWORK: THIS NETWORK OFFERS A VIBRANT LEARNING COMMUNITY THAT GIVES FULL ACCESS TO PREMIUM RESOURCES AS WELL AS SUPPORT FROM PEERS WHO ARE ALSO LEADING THE CHARGE...

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THE OHIO INNOVATIVE SCHOOL DISTRICT NETWORK: THIS NETWORK OFFERS A VIBRANT LEARNING COMMUNITY THAT GIVES FULL ACCESS TO PREMIUM RESOURCES AS WELL AS SUPPORT FROM PEERS WHO ARE ALSO LEADING THE CHARGE TO TRANSFORM THEIR SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS. THE NETWORK OFFERED A SERIES OF CUSTOMIZED PROFESSIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN NORTHEAST AND CENTRAL OHIO. THESE EXPERIENCES INCLUDED PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING DESIGNING ENGAGING WORK TRAINING SESSIONS FOR TEACHERS SUPERINTENDENTS LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING FACILITATION AND SCHOOL BOARD CONFERENCES FEATURING TIMELY TOPICS AND NATIONAL THOUGHT LEADERS.

Program 2
Expenses: $299,341 Revenue: $313,357

Strategic Change Agenda: The Schlechty Centers Strategic Change Agenda offers a fresh approach to Strategic Planning transforming traditional strategic planning into an active actionable nimble...

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Strategic Change Agenda: The Schlechty Centers Strategic Change Agenda offers a fresh approach to Strategic Planning transforming traditional strategic planning into an active actionable nimble process that maps a customized path for positive change. At its core the Strategic Change Agenda is a dynamic guided thinking process that keeps students-your primary stakeholders-at the center. It aligns with accountability systems rooted in trust and fosters the growth of true learning organizations empowering schools and districts to create a bold forward-thinking vision for the future. The foundation of our approach is built on the principles of engagement leadership and continuous learning drawing on the insights and frameworks developed by our founder Dr. Phillip C. Schlechty. With over 37 years of experience transforming school systems we know that true change requires more than a plan; it requires a deep understanding of your systems current capacity and a roadmap for growth.

Program 3
Expenses: $0 Revenue: $130,300

NATIONAL SUPERINTENDENTS ROUNDTABLE NSR: THE NSR BECAME A PROGRAM OF THE CENTER IN 2022 OFFERING NETWORK MEMBERSHIP TO APPROXIMATELY 100 SUPERINTENDENTS. THE NETWORK PROVIDES TWO IN PERSON MEETINGS...

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NATIONAL SUPERINTENDENTS ROUNDTABLE NSR: THE NSR BECAME A PROGRAM OF THE CENTER IN 2022 OFFERING NETWORK MEMBERSHIP TO APPROXIMATELY 100 SUPERINTENDENTS. THE NETWORK PROVIDES TWO IN PERSON MEETINGS PER YEAR A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER AND A VIRTUAL SPEAKER SERIES WITH NATIONAL THOUGHT LEADERS TO EXPLORE DYNAMIC SCHOOL ISSUES SUCH AS FUNDING REFORM STRUGGLES BATTLING DISINFORMATION AND PERCEPTIONS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $105,077
Program Service Revenue $1,655,798
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $5,271
TOTAL REVENUE $1,766,146

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $972,765
Fundraising Expenses $37,391
Program Expenses $1,496,411
Other Expenses $840,987
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,813,752

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,766,146 $1,695,459 +0.0%
Expenses $1,813,752 $1,737,852 +0.0%
Net Income $-47,606 $-42,393 +0.1%
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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
10
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
$229,302
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARTI HARRUFF CHAIR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN AIKEN TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN GERKE SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DON LEECH BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB SCHEIDT BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE MCCAMMON PRESIDENT CEO 40.00
Officer
$206,578 $22,724 $229,302
GEORGE THOMPSON PAST PRESIDENT 40.00
Highest
$117,000 $8,190 $125,190
ANNISSA ROLAND SENIOR ASSOCIATE 40.00
Highest
$111,677 $7,817 $119,494
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 $1,766,146 $1,813,752 $952,566 $-47,606
2024 $1,695,459 $1,737,852 $986,308 $-42,393
2023 $1,688,104 $1,684,812 $1,032,811 $3,292
2022 $1,548,172 $1,674,593 $1,028,885 $-126,421
2021 $1,420,811 $1,449,078 $1,206,565 $-28,267
2020 $1,817,929 $1,819,740 $1,127,081 $-1,811
2019 $1,877,925 $1,985,713 $1,192,817 $-107,788
2018 $2,310,683 $2,072,114 $1,144,685 $238,569
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