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Leadership Greater Huntsville Inc

EIN 26-2746630 · Huntsville, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SERVE AS A CATALYST IN IDENTIFYING, EDUCATING, INSPIRING, AND CONNECTING LEADERS TO BETTER SERVE OUR COMMUNITY VIA FIVE PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY LEADERS.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 80%
Employees
6
Volunteers
208

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

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 58% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $232,344 spent. LEADERSHIP (FLAGSHIP) - ANNUAL TEN-MONTH PROGRAM FOR SEASONED LEADERS THAT FOCUSES ON COMMUNITY ISSUES AND PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF SERVANT LEADERSHIP.
  2. $147,419 spent. CONNECT - ANNUAL NINE-MONTH PROGRAM DESIGNED TO RECOGNIZE AND ENGAGE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AGES 25-40 FOR INCREASED COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK WITH PEERS ACROSS BUSINESS SECTORS.
  3. $184,889 spent. ALUMNI - ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FOR PROGRAM GRADUATES PROVIDES CONTINUING EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.
  4. $204,399 spent. MANAGEMENT ACADEMY - PROGRAM TO INCREASE THE VALUE AND PRODUCTIVITY OF MANAGERS BY TRANSFORMING THEM INTO LEADERS AS THEY LEARN FROM LOCAL, PROVEN BUSINESS LEADERS. FOCUS - PROGRAM IS INTERACTIVE 2.5-DAY EXPERIENCE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY TO GIVE INSIDER'S LOOK INTO HUNTVILLE/MADISON COUNTY. SPARK - PROGRAM IS AN INTERACTIVE 5-DAY EXPERIENCE FOR COLLEGE-AGED INDIVIDUALS AS THEY ENTER THE WORKPLACE.
  5. MANAGEMENT ACADEMY - PROGRAM TO INCREASE THE VALUE AND PRODUCTIVITY OF MANAGERS BY TRANSFORMING THEM INTO LEADERS AS THEY LEARN FROM LOCAL, PROVEN BUSINESS LEADERS. FOCUS - PROGRAM IS INTERACTIVE 2.5-DAY EXPERIENCE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY TO GIVE INSIDER'S LOOK INTO HUNTVILLE/MADISON COUNTY. SPARK - PROGRAM IS AN INTERACTIVE 5-DAY EXPERIENCE FOR COLLEGE-AGED INDIVIDUALS AS THEY ENTER THE WORKPLACE.

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 November 6, 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 June 2010.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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