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Leadership Southcoast Inc

EIN 20-1662811 · Fall River, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To educate engage and empower diverse individuals.

Income
$153,482
Spending
$148,865
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 62%
Highest pay
$99,677, executive director

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

Financial health

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 84% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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. Leadership SouthCoast fulfills its mission primarily through its signature program LEAD SouthCoast an exclusive 10-month immersive training initiative catering to aspiring community leaders. This distinctive program is a pivotal platform that delves into critical areas such as economic development public health arts & culture and more equipping participants with the knowledge and skills needed to address various community challenges effectively. The primary objective of LEAD SouthCoast is to empower a diverse cohort of 25-35 emerging leaders annually hailing from a wide array of organizations spanning the nonprofit private and public sectors to become catalysts for positive change within the region. The organizations commitment to fostering inclusive leadership and civic engagement is evident as it continues to graduate up to 30 individuals each year.
  2. Amid the challenges posed by the pandemic Leadership SouthCoast adapted and resumed operations in January 2022 reaffirming its dedication to nurturing a new generation of informed and proactive community advocates. In response to the evolving needs of its participants the organization introduced a Board Fellowship component in the 2024 cohort. This initiative aimed to cultivate a pipeline of leaders ready to assume board responsibilities effectively. While the Board Fellowship program demonstrated its value the organization chose to return to its core principle with the subsequent 2025 and 2026 cohorts emphasizing the holistic development of emerging leaders.
  3. Moreover Leadership SouthCoast expanded its impact by launching the College LEAD SoCo program targeting first-generation and BIPOC college students preparing them for successful transitions into prominent employment opportunities with major organizations. Although the program was temporarily paused for the 2025 session discussions are underway regarding the potential relaunch of the College LEAD SoCo initiative in upcoming sessions. Through these strategic initiatives and continuous adaptability Leadership SouthCoast remains steadfast in its commitment to nurturing a diverse cadre of leaders equipped to address the multifaceted challenges facing the region. A new Lead Well program is in the planning stages for a future launch.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 November 2019.

    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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