Leap to Success Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Leap to Success inspires women overcoming adversity to ignite their confidence and reclaim their voice to transform their lives and communities.
- Income
- $598,905
- Spending
- $626,565
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- 10.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 95%
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 15
- Highest pay
- $111,792, president
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
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 10.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1581% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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
Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $506,611 spent. In 2025, our Leap to Confidence program provided 194 women with the skills and confidence needed to move forward after adversity and thrive. Un Salto a la Confianza, our new Spanish translation version had 24 attendees, delivered by our partner and licensee One Safe Place. Results from our six-month post-program survey show the meaningful impact that Leap to Confidence graduates reported:94% feel empowered to make choices in their life94% feel confident in their abilities77% took steps in career buildingAn additional 111 women participated in Empowerment Circles for close to 1,000 visits, receiving continued encouragement, connection, and support through the bi-weekly program. Our nine-month leadership and public speaking program, Transformation Leadership, celebrated the graduation of 11 women in its 11th cohort.Active participation in social service collaboratives and community events strengthened our partnerships and led to 53 social service, educational, and community-based organizations referring women to our programs.We launched Build a Confident Mindset, a new in-person workshop, designed to inspire and empower more women who are overcoming trauma and adversity. Through partnerships with employment readiness centers, community colleges, and social service agencies, we expanded our reach and increased access to our no-cost, confidence-building program in locations throughout San Diego County.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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