NonprofitsLeaders Igniting Transformation Education Fund Inc

Education

Leaders Igniting Transformation Education Fund Inc

MILWAUKEE, WI

Total revenue

$4.8M

Total expenses

$2.9M

Net assets

$1.9M

Grants received

$5.8M

20 grants

EIN

823151192

Tax year

2024

Mission

Providing educational programs, civic engagement opportunities, and community support to bipoc youth.

Programs

3 programs

Civic engagement: the civics program strengthens civic participation and leadership in black and brown communities through education, outreach, and advocacy. Its initiatives focus on public safety reform, community investment, and equitable access to democracy. Members receive training in civic action and meet with policymakers to advocate for policies that support thriving communities.

Expenses: $405KGrants: $2K

High school program: leaders igniting transformation's high school program empowers youth of color to advocate for equitable and supportive learning environments. Students lead campaigns that promote positive school climates and reduce harmful disciplinary practices. Through chapters, paid fellowships, and leadership events, participants build civic engagement, organizing, and leadership skills.

Expenses: $326K

General programs: other general supporting activities.

Expenses: $114K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$4.8M
Program service revenue
Investment income$2K
Other revenue
Total revenue$4.8M

Expenses

Grants paid$2K
Salaries & benefits$1.3M
Fundraising$279K
Other expenses$1.5M
Total expenses$2.9M
Total assets$3.6M
Net assets$1.9M

People

7 listed

NameRoleCompensation

CENDI TENA

CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Board

20 hrs/wk

AMANDA AVALOS

CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Board

20 hrs/wk

E HER VANG

CO-CHAIR

Board

2 hrs/wk

MAIA PEARSON

CO-CHAIR

Board

2 hrs/wk

RITHINAY PUNYAMURTHULA

SECRETARY

Board

2 hrs/wk

KATIE KEGEL

BOARD MEMBER

Board

2 hrs/wk

BRANDIS HILL

BOARD MEMBER

Board

2 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 20 of 20

FromAmountPurposeYear
$3.1M
CAPACITY BUILDING, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
2024
$500K
COMMUNITY ORGANIZING
2024
$475K
Program Grant
2024
$200K
IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS
2024
$101K
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION
2024
$100K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$100K
general support
2024
$100K
LIT'S BIPOC YOUTH SPEARHEAD YOUTH MOVEMENT IN WISCONSIN
2024
$60K
CIVIC AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION
2024
$50K
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
2024
$25K
TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZING
2024
$20K
EDUCATION SERVICES
2024
$11K
Voter engagement program support
2024
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
$10K
YOUTH PROGRAMS
2024
$8K
EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
2024
$500K
COMMUNITY ORGANIZING
2023
$50K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$30K
STATE BASED SUPPORT
2020

Funded by

$5.8M from 19 funders · 20 grants · 2020–2024

Alliance For Youth Organizing

$3.1M · 1 grant · 2024

Marguerite Casey Foundation

$1M · 2 grants · 2023–2024

NEO Philanthropy Inc

$475K · 1 grant · 2024

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

$400K · 1 grant · 2024

John D And Catherine T Macarthur

$200K · 1 grant · 2024

New Venture Fund

$101K · 1 grant · 2024

Women Donors Network

$100K · 1 grant · 2024

The Arca Foundation

$100K · 1 grant · 2024

Details

EIN823151192
NTEE codeB90
Subsection03
Ruling date2023-06
Formed2023
Employees0
Volunteers65
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