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Leadership for Educational Achievement Foundation Inc

EIN 20-8206775 · Latham, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LEAF IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED TO ENHANCE PROFESSIONAL GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOL LEADERS IN NEW YORK STATE THROUGH ONGOING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT BACKED BY SOUND AND PROVEN RESEARCH. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THIS WORK WILL BE TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AT ALL LEVELS SO THAT ALL CHILDREN ARE AFFORDED OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN TO HIGHER STANDARDS WHILE HAVING THEIR INDIVIDUAL TALENTS NURTURED AND PERSONAL GROWTH EXPANDED. THE CORPORATION WILL SEEK TO ACHIEVE ITS GOALS THROUGH A VARIETY OF SCHOLARLY ENDEAVORS, RESEARCH, SEMINARS AND PROGRAMS.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$261,261, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 June 30, 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 (4)
  1. $974,224 spent. LEADERSHIP COACHING - A LEAF SERVICE THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT TO SCHOOL LEADERS WHETHER THEY ARE BEGINNING THEIR CAREER OR VETERAN SUPERINTENDENTS. COACHES ARE THOUGHT PARTNERS WHO HELP THINK THROUGH THE CAREER CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES WHILE ALSO HELPING AVOID MISTAKES AND MISSTEPS. THE COACHING CONVERSATIONS UNLEASH POTENTIAL BY TAPPING INTO THINKING WITH A FOCUS ON DESIRED RESULTS. COACHES SEE THE POTENTIAL FOR UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES OF ACTIONS AND KEEP FOCUSED ON WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT. COACHES GENERALLY MEET MONTHLY WITH THOSE WITH WHOM THEY WORK FOR AN HOUR OR SO IN CONFIDENTIAL SESSIONS. 68 DISTRICTS TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THIS PROGRAM WORKING WITH 42 DIFFERENT COACHES. 380 SUPERINTENDENTS, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS AND PRINCIPALS SERVED IN 2024-25.
  2. $463,240 spent. FALL SUMMIT: PUBLIC EDUCATION: THE PATHWAY TO EVERYWHERELEAF, INC. SPONSORED NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL OF SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS ANNUAL FALL SUMMIT FOCUSING CONVERSATIONS ON TRANSFORMING SCHOOL CULTURE THROUGH ONLINE AND BLENDED LEARNING AND TAPPING INTO STUDENTS' CREATIVE POTENTIAL. THE FALL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT OFFERS KEYNOTE ADDRESSES BY NATIONAL EXPERTS IN THE FIELDS OF LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION AND RELATED AREAS; OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES WITH COLLEAGUES THROUGH SMALLER EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS; AN INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION WITH THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION ABOUT NEW YORK STATE ISSUES AND INITIATIVES; AND NETWORKING FOR SUPPORT AND COLLEGIALITY AMONG MEMBERS THROUGH SOCIAL INTERACTION, GROUP DISCUSSIONS, MEETING AND WORKSHOPS.432 SUPERINTENDENTS AND 149 ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS WERE SERVED IN 2024-25.
  3. $397,503 spent. WINTER INSTITUTE: EXPANDING THE HORIZON THE PROMISE OF PUBLIC EDUCATIONLEAF, INC. SPONSORED NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL OF SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS ANNUAL WINTER INSTITUTE FOCUSING CONVERSATIONS ON COLLECTIVELY ADVOCATING FOR CHILDREN. THE WINTER INSTITUTE OFFERS KEYNOTE ADDRESSES BY NATIONAL EXPERTS IN THE FIELDS OF LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION AND RELATED AREAS; OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES WITH COLLEAGUES THROUGH SMALLER EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS; AN INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION WITH THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION ABOUT NEW YORK STATE ISSUES AND INITIATIVES; AND NETWORKING FOR SUPPORT AND COLLEGIALITY AMONG MEMBERS THROUGH SOCIAL INTERACTION, GROUP DISCUSSIONS, MEETING AND WORKSHOPS. 340 SUPERINTENDENTS AND 99 ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS WERE SERVED IN 2024-25.
  4. $929,421 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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