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Leadership Training Incorporated

EIN 11-2239383 · Hempstead, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTE (LTI) IS A NOTFORPROFIT 501(C)(3)ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING CHALLENGED FAMILIES AND CHILDREN TO OVERCOME BARRIERS, TAP POTENTIAL AND ACHIEVE SUCCESS THROUGH EDUCATION, MENTORING AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY. CENTRAL TO THE INSTITUTE'S PHILOSOPHY ARE THE CONCEPTS OF ADVOCACY AND SERVICE, THAT IS, THE GENERAL WELFARE OF ALL AND THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF LEADERSHIP QUALITIES AND SKILLS. BY MEANS OF POLICY, POSTURE AND PROGRAMS, LTI DIRECTS ITS MAJOR EFFORTS TO THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF EDUCATIONAL, EMPLOYMENT, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, MENTORING, JUVENILE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE, VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVES. LTI COLLABORATES WITH NEW YORK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PROVIDING FIELD PLACEMENTS AND INTERNSHIPS FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS IN SOCIAL WORK, EDUCATION, ANTHROPOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE. LTI IS GOVERNED BY A DIVERSE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT REFLECTS THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES AN

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
14.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 63%
Employees
34
Volunteers
140
Highest pay
$189,932, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $479,639 spent. EDUCATIONAL AND GUIDANCE SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES: THESE SERVICES DESIGNED TO INSTRUCT, GUIDE, AND EMPOWER HIGHRISK YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES AND ISSUE SPECIFIC WORKSHOPS. LTI ALSO CONDUCTS DEVELOPMENTAL AND CAREERORIENTED SERVICES FOR YOUTH IN HIGH SCHOOL. LTI ASSISTS YOUTH WITH ACADEMIC SUPPORT THROUGH MENTORING AND TUTORIAL PROGRAMS. LTI'S EDUCATIONAL AND GUIDANCE SERVICES PROMOTE LEARNING AND FAMILY ADVOCACY, ENSURING BRIGHTER OUTCOMES FOR YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  2. $612,517 spent. EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: THESE SERVICES FOCUS ON SUPPORTING THE HIGHRISK ADULT POPULATION SEEKING EMPLOYMENT. THE PROGRAM OFFERS JOB READINESS AND SOFT SKILLS TRAINING SERVICES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO INCREASE HIRING POTENTIAL AND FOSTER ECONOMICAL MOBILITY OF HARD TO PLACE/EMPLOY INDIVIDUALS. IN ADDITION, OUR SERVICES PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS AS WELL AS ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT CREATING VARIED CAREER PATHWAYS FOR OUR CLIENTS. WE ALSO OFFER JOB PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH COMMUNITY AND CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS.
  3. $709,508 spent. REENTRY SERVICES: THESE SERVICES ASSIST INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS AND FORMERLY INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS TO SUCCESSFULLY REINTEGRATE BACK INTO SOCIETY. THE SERVICES ASSIST JUSTICE INVOLVED INDIVIDUAL'S REENTRY BY PROVIDING COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION (CBI) TRAINING, COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, ASSISTING CLIENTS IN THE NAVIGATION OF HOUSING REFERRALS, SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES, ANGER MANAGEMENT TREATMENT, COUNSELING, MENTORING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1972.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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