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Leadership Long Beach Inc

EIN 33-0361041 · Long Beach, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

We are a catalyst that informs, activates, and connects community leaders to more meaningfully serve Long Beach.

Income
$348,237
Spending
$432,798
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
3
Volunteers
1,500
Highest pay
$119,980, executive dir.

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: 53 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 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

Strong: 91 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $114,261 spent. Leadership Long Beach InstituteThe Leadership Long Beach Institute is an immersive 10-month program designed for community leaders aiming to deepen their understanding of Long Beach's opportunities and challenges. Running annually from August to June, this intensive program spans over 100 hours, focusing on principled leadership development. Throughout the program, participants engage in dynamic class sessions emphasizing our 14 leadership principles. Led by community leaders and subject matter experts, these sessions feature panel presentations and interactive discussions covering a wide range of topics, including the local economy, government, education, arts, culture, and social services. One of the program's key strengths is its commitment to bringing in leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to ensure participants are exposed to different lenses through which they can solve community challenges. By providing a platform for dialogue and learning from diverse perspectives, the LLBI equips leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to drive positive change within their communities.
  2. $88,874 spent. Youth Leadership Long BeachYouth Leadership Long Beach (YLLB) is an 8-month program designed to cultivate leadership skills among high school students while addressing issues important to both them and the community. This unique program brings together over 30 high school students from across Long Beach to engage in an environmentally focused leadership experience. YLLB allows students to explore their roles as community trustees and learn the value of addressing community challenges through individual responsibility. Through a lens of environmental sustainability, the program delivers high-quality leadership programming that spans various fields and disciplines, including sociology, ethics, and STEM subjects. In today's world, where the threat of climate change looms large, it's crucial for young people to consider ways to create a more sustainable future. YLLB empowers students to tackle these pressing issues and become agents of positive change within their communities.
  3. $70,610 spent. Community EventsLeadership Long Beach brings together our alumni and community volunteers from across Southern California to serve together in honor of the National Day of Service and in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Service opportunities are developed in partnership with local nonprofits, City representatives, and community leaders throughout Long Beach. Since 2010, thousands of volunteers have completed over 150 community service projects, growing the Long Beach MLK Day of Service into the largest MLK service day in LA County.

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 October 1989.

    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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