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Leadership Metro Richmond Inc

EIN 54-2041993 · Richmond, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LEADERSHIP METRO RICHMOND IS A COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGEMENT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO CONNECT AND EDUCATE DIVERSE GROUPS OF COMMUNITY LEADERS, INSPIRING THEM TO SERVE THE GREATER RICHMOND REGION. OUR FLAGSHIP PROGRAM, LEADERSHIP QUEST, PROVIDES A POWERFUL 10- MONTH EXPERIENCE THAT GOES BEYOND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO DEVELOP LEADERS WHO HAVE THE DESIRE TO SERVE AND THE ABILITY TO LEAD. UPON COMPLETION OF THIS PROGRAM, GRADUATES BECOME PART OF A NETWORK OF OVER 2000 LEADERS WHO WORK TO AFFECT CHANGE FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$804,703
Spending
$797,615
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 55%
Employees
6
Volunteers
160
Highest pay
$161,956, 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

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 54% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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 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 (5)
  1. $218,039 spent. LEADERSHIP QUEST EDUCATES, ENERGIZES AND CONNECTS THE REGION'S ESTABLISHED AND EMERGING LEADERS THROUGH AN INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM CENTERED ON FOCUSED EXAMINATION OF THE KEY ISSUES FACING OUR COMMUNITY WHILE DEVELOPING ADVANCED LEADERSHIP CAPACITIES. THE 10-MONTH PROGRAM COMBINES RETREATS, DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS AND GROUP FIELD WORK TO CREATE A UNIQUE MIX OF INTELLECTUAL, PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS DESIGNED TO BROADEN THE DEEPER PERSPECTIVE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE RICHMOND REGION AND ITS COMPLEX ISSUES. OVER THE PAST 42 YEARS THE PROGRAM HAS HAD OVER 2000 GRADUATES.
  2. $63,179 spent. LMR'S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE BOARD GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP SERIES, FOCUS ON PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE OF TOPICS AS WELL AS HOW TO CONNECT TO BOARD AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES THAT STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND THE GREATER RICHMOND REGION.
  3. $84,591 spent. LMR'S BOARD ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM, INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING VIA OUR BOARD CONCIERGE SERVICE & OUR BI-ANNUAL BOARD CONNECTOR EVENT, FOSTERS INCREASED CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ACROSS ALL SECTORS AND ADVANCES EQUITY IN LEADERSHIP THROUGH BOARD SERVICE. WE HELP CONNECT COMMUNITY LEADERS WITH MISSION-DRIVEN ORGANIZATIONS ON AREAS OF INTEREST, SKILLS, AND EXPERTISE.
  4. $252,258 spent. LEADERSHIP METRO RICHMOND PROVIDES A VARIETY OF OTHER PROGRAMS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE RICHMOND METROPOLITAN AREA.
  5. LEADERSHIP METRO RICHMOND PROVIDES A VARIETY OF OTHER PROGRAMS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE RICHMOND METROPOLITAN AREA.

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 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 June 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 July 2001.

    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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