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Concordance Academy of Leadership

EIN 43-1416762 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO DRAMATICALLY REDUCE REINCARCERATION RATES BY PRECISELY EXECUTING OUR HOLISTIC, INTEGRATED, EVIDENCE-INFORMED RE-ENTRY PROGRAM.

Income
$16.9 million
Spending
$17.5 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
65
Volunteers
70
Highest pay
$647,340, chief operating officer (thru 9/24)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    58 of 58 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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, 2024, 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. $4.7 million spent. THE EDUCATION & JOB READINESS PROGRAM ENCOMPASSES EDUCATION, JOB READINESS, AND EMPLOYMENT. THIS INCLUDES HISET PREPARATION, NATIONAL CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATE TESTING, EMPLOYMENT SCENARIOS WHICH PREPARE PARTICIPANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH SPECIFIC INDUSTRY PARTNERS, AND ACCESS TO ON-GOING JOB COACHING DURING THE PARTICIPANTS' EMPLOYMENT PHASE.
  2. $4.4 million spent. THE COMMUNITY & LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM ENCOMPASSES FIVE SERVICES: HOUSING ASSISTANCE, LEGAL SERVICES, FAMILY REUNIFICATION, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT. THIS INCLUDES ALL PARTICIPANT CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS AND OTHER CURRICULUM, AND ALL SERVICES WHICH DIRECTLY CONNECT PARTICIPANTS WITH RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN THEIR COMMUNITY. CLS ASSISTANCE INCLUDES MEDICAL AND DENTAL APPOINTMENTS, ASSISTANCE SECURING STATE IDENTIFICATION AND DRIVERS LICENSES, ASSISTANCE WITH SOCIAL SECURITY AND EBT APPLICATIONS, AND CONNECTION TO HOUSING RESOURCES AND FOOD PANTRIES.
  3. $2.6 million spent. THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM ENCOMPASSES COGNITIVE & RELATIONAL SKILLS, MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE PROGRAMMING AND PHYSICAL HEALTH & WELLNESS. THIS INCLUDES ALL OUTPATIENT, INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT AND RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, THERAPY APPOINTMENTS, YOGA AND WELLNESS INSTRUCTION, AND CONNECTION TO OUTSIDE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES WHEN A HIGHER LEVEL OF CARE BECOMES NECESSARY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 1986.

    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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