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International Leadership Association

EIN 45-1291310 · Silver Spring, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak31 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 223 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP ASSOCIATION (ILA) IS ORGANIZED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO SERVE AS A GLOBAL NETWORK FOR ALL THOSE WHO PRACTICE, STUDY, AND TEACH LEADERSHIP. THE ILA'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE LEADERSHIP KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE FOR A BETTER WORLD.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
13
Volunteers
431
Highest pay
$121,170, president

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

Weak: 31 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 75% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 223 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: 87 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (human services, $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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $759,676 spent. CONFERENCES AND WEBINARS: SEVEN CONFERENCES INVOLVING 2100 PARTICIPANTS AND 24 WEBINARS ATTRACTING 2595 REGISTRANTS DEDICATED TO THE STUDY, PRACTICE AND DEVELOPMENT OF LEADERSHIP.
  2. $295,256 spent. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS AND SERVICES:INITIATIVES INCLUDING 17 MEMBER COMMUNITIES, MEMBERS-ONLY RESOURCES INCLUDING E-BOOK COLLECTIONS, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF ILA MEMBERS AROUND THE WORLD.
  3. $84,573 spent. PUBLICATIONS AND RESOURCES: THE COMMITTEE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS CREATED ILA RESOURCES INCLUDING SIX WEBINARS, JOURNAL ARTICLES, AND A CONSULTING SERVICE TO SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF LEADERSHIP EDUCATION PROGRAMS.THE COMMITTEE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS CREATED ILA RESOURCES INCLUDING SIX WEBINARS, JOURNAL ARTICLES, AND A CONSULTING SERVICE TO SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF LEADERSHIP EDUCATION 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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