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EIN 34-1369608 · Cleveland, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LEAP IS A SERVICE AND OUTREACH AGENCY WORKING WITH AND ON BEHALF OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. LEAP PROVIDES ACCESS TO BENEFITS & RESOURCES, INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE, LEARN,(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)WORK AND PARTICIPATE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
4.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 53%
Employees
90
Volunteers
36
Highest pay
$121,737, executive director

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

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 46% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    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. $413,663 spent. THE GOAL OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES IS TO CONNECT BUSINESSES WITH A QUALIFIED WORK FORCE AND TO EMPOWER YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO PURSUE, OBTAIN, AND RETAIN EMPLOYMENT BY PROVIDING JOB SEEKING SKILLS TRAINING, WORK EXPERIENCES, PLACEMENT, COACHING, AND RETENTION SERVICES.
  2. $893,134 spent. THE GOAL OF THE INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES IS TO MAXIMIZE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FULL COMMUNITY INCLUSION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES THROUGH INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMS ADVOCACY, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING, PEER SUPPORT, TRANSITION FROM MEDICAL AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES INTO THE COMMUNITY, AND SOCIALIZATION/RECREATION ACTIVITIES.
  3. $210,780 spent. THE GOAL OF THE ACCESS TO BENEFITS AND RESOURCES PROGRAM IS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN EXPLORING THE FULL RANGE OF SUPPORT OPTIONS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO INFORMATION, RESOURCES, AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THE SPECTRUM OF NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND FAMILY CAREGIVERS INCLUDING DISABILITY BENEFITS ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES GET UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THEIR FEDERAL AND STATE BENEFITS.

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 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 December 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 December 1982.

    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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