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Leadership Legacy Life Foundation

EIN 54-1819267 · Dover, DE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Fund charitable organizations in the areas of animal welfare, arts & culture, children & youth services, community service, counseling, disabilities services, education, family, healthcare...

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
31 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 48%
Employees
5
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$185,131, president (ex officio non-voting)

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: 83 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (social science, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 31.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (social science, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 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 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 (15)
  1. $58,250 spent. Arts & Culture - Support art & culture education programs and centers, support historical societies.
  2. $107,500 spent. Healthcare - Support hospital foundations, programs, diabetes research, free dental clinic, and ambulance service.
  3. $140,250 spent. Community Services - Support community foundations, churches, emergency responders, food pantries, youth-mentoring organizations, public parks.
  4. $130,177 spent. 2025 Fundraising Travel Events program descriptions Lifelong Learning Conference: Washington, D.C. April 610, 2025 Members engaged in educational experiences, supported several nonprofit organizations. Features included discussions on geopolitical issues with Ambassador James Jeffrey; a behind the scenes tour and briefing at the Pentagon with former Chariman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dick Myers; private tours of the National Museum of African American History and Culture and American History and Culture and The National Cathedral with the Dean and Provost; ...
  5. $47,124 spent. Lifelong Learning Experience: Civil Rights Trail Atlanta, Montgomery, Selma, Birmingham, and Memphis. - June 38, 2025 During this program, Members engaged in educational experiences along the Civil Rights Trail while supporting nonprofit partners. The program was led by George Shingoster, a civil rights activist who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Participants explored Dr. Kings life and legacy through visits to the King Center, his childhood home, his tomb, and the eternal flame, as well as a docent-led program at Ebenezer Baptist Church. The itinerary also included a ranger-led introduction at the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site...
  6. $159,275 spent. Documentary Film Festival New Orleans, November 37, 2025 During this fundraising travel program, members viewed a curated selection of documentary films and engaged in discussions with filmmakers and subject matter experts. The festival featured documentaries on civic engagement, community media, artistic legacy, law enforcement reform, environmental conservation, and the role of math in society. Guest presenters included Pete Davis, Tom Bell, Max Romey, David Holbrooke, Sheriff Bill Masters, Tony Sheehy, and others...
  7. $100,690 spent. Cultural Exchange-Copenhangen, Denmark August 7-9, 2025 Walking tour, boat tour, visit Christiansborg Palace, Tivoli Gardens, seaplane adventure, neuro-gastronomy workshop, and behind-the-scenes access to the Royal Opera House.
  8. $4,578 spent. Misc pre/post trip costs 2025
  9. $36,713 spent. Cultural Exchange Travel Spain May 24-June 3, 2026 Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Cadiz, and Seville
  10. 2025 Fundraising Travel Events program descriptions 130177. 6000. 139902.
  11. Lifelong Learning Experience: Civil Rights Trail Atlanta, Montgomery, Selma, Birmingham, and Memphis. - June 38, 2025 47124. 2500. 35300.
  12. Documentary Film Festival New Orleans, November 37, 2025 159275. 2500. 176944.
  13. Cultural Exchange-Copenhangen, Denmark August 7-9, 2025 100690. 0. 53462.
  14. Misc pre/post trip costs 2025 4578. 0. 14868.
  15. Cultural Exchange Travel Spain May 24-June 3, 2026 36713. 0. 109328.

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 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 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 January 1997.

    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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