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Leadership Birmingham Inc an

EIN 63-0833118 · Birmingham, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LEADERSHIP BIRMINGHAM EDUCATES AND EMPOWERS COMMUNITY LEADERS TO CREATE MEANINGFUL CIVIC CHANGE.

Income
$556,070
Spending
$474,190
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
11.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%
Employees
3
Volunteers
450
Highest pay
$123,500, executive director

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    58 of 60 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (3)
  1. $257,494 spent. FOR THE 2024-2025 PROGRAM YEAR, LEADERSHIP BIRMINGHAM PROVIDED OVER 270 HOURS OF ENGAGING EDUCATIONAL CONTENT TO A CLASS OF 58 LEADERS FROM THE CORPORATE, CIVIC, SMALL BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, CREATIVE, NONPROFIT, HEALTHCARE, JUDICIAL, GOVERNMENT, RELIGIOUS AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, SECTORS, AND COMMUNITIES. THE LEADERSHIP BIRMINGHAM CLASS OF 2025 WAS EXPOSED TO OUR AREA'S CRITICAL ISSUES IN EDUCATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, JUSTICE, LOCAL AND REGIONAL GOVERNMENT, HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, AND QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH VISITS TO 35 SITES AND MEETING WITH OVER 326 EXPERTS. THEY DISCUSSED AND DEBATED OUR COMMUNITY'S ISSUES, DEVELOPED LASTING RELATIONSHIPS, AND COLLABORATED ON SIX GROUP PROJECTS THAT POSITIVELY IMPACT THE GREATER BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY AND ITS PEOPLE.
  2. $84,663 spent. IN THE 2024-2025 PROGRAM YEAR, YOUTH LEADERSHIP BIRMINGHAM PROVIDED OVER 85 HOURS OF ENGAGING EDUCATIONAL CONTENT TO A CLASS OF 43 HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS REPRESENTING 22 SCHOOLS FROM THE GREATER BIRMINGHAM AREA. THE YLB CLASS OF 2025 LEARNED ABOUT CRITICAL ISSUES IN GOVERNMENT, HUMAN SERVICES, THE ARTS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION FROM OVER 70 COMMUNITY EXPERTS AT 24 LOCAL SITES. YLB CLASS MEMBERS RECEIVED AN ADDITIONAL TEN HOURS OF TRAINING IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY, TIME MANAGEMENT, AND COLLEGE READINESS AND PREPARATION. THE YLB CLASS OF 2025 DEVELOPED DEEP FRIENDSHIPS, EXPANDED THEIR PERSONAL NETWORKS, AND DEVELOPED THE KNOWLEDGE AND DESIRE FOR DEEPER CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND ACTION.
  3. $75,017 spent. THE MEMBERS ASSOCIATION IS MADE UP OF THE 1,700 PROGRAM ALUMNI AND CONTINUES THE NETWORKING, EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, AND INSPIRATION THAT LEADERSHIP BIRMINGHAM CLASS MEMBERS EXPERIENCED DURING THEIR PROGRAM YEAR. DURING THE 2024-2025 PROGRAM YEAR, THE ASSOCIATION HOSTED FIVE EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL EVENTS FOR ITS MEMBERS AND CLASSES HOSTED SEVERAL REUNION EVENTS. THE MEMBERS ASSOCIATION ALSO PUBLISHED THE WINTER 2024 ISSUE OF LEADERSHIP BIRMINGHAM MAGAZINE FEATURING STORIES ABOUT GREATER BIRMINGHAM'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRENDS IN HEALTHCARE, THE REBRAND OF YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM TO YOUTH LEADERSHIP BIRMINGHAM, AND MORE.

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 July 1983.

    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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