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Leadership Montgomery Inc

EIN 63-1009269 · Montgomery, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO TRAIN, EDUCATE, AND GATHER COMMUNITY LEADERS TO IMPROVE THE WELFARE OF THE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA COMMUNITY

Income
$422,862
Spending
$391,174
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
14.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 57%
Employees
3
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$86,057, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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

    6 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, 2024, 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. $204,790 spent. TO IDENTIFY AND INTRODUCE THE RECOGNIZED AND FUTURE LEADERS OF THE AREA AND GIVE THEM AN INTENSE LOOK AT THE MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY-ITS STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES. SELECTED CANDIDATES PARTICIPATE IN SEMINARS, LECTURES, GROUP DISCUSSIONS AND RETREATS, ADDRESSING SUCH ISSUES AS GOVERNMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION.
  2. $123,379 spent. THE CANDIDATES SELECTED AS FUTURE LEADERS OF MONTGOMERY USE THEIR SKILLS TO CREATE A GROUP PROJECT DESIGNED TO DIRECTLY IMPACT THE COMMUNITY AND ADDRESS AN IDENTIFIED NEED. FOR 2024, THE LEGACY CLASS LED IMPACTFUL PROJECTS ACROSS THE RIVER REGION, INCLUDING: DEVELOPING A BIKE TRAIL TO ENCOURAGE OUTDOOR ACTIVITY, FURNISHING A COMPUTER LAB AND PROVIDING SCHOOL UNIFORMS AND TUTORING SUPPORT, PROMOTING YOUTH ENGAGEMENT AND POSITIVITY THROUGH TARGETED DIGITAL MEDIA OUTREACH, CREATING A WELCOMING INDOOR SOCIAL SPACE FOR CHILDREN, RENOVATING A TEEN TO WORK AREA TO INCLUDE WORKSPACE AND NEW COMPUTERS, AND UPDATING A RECREATIONAL AREA. FOR 2024, THE TORCHBEARERS CLASS APPLIED THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO SERVICE PROJECTS THAT DIRECTLY ADDRESSED COMMUNITY NEEDS. THEIR EFFORTS INCLUDED: CREATING A PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS TO BUILD LEADERSHIP SKILLS, EXPLORE COMMUNITY ISSUES, APPRECIATE DIVERSITY, AND COMMIT TO SERVICE, ESTABLISHING PERMANENT STORYWALKS IN PARKS ACROSS MONTGOMERY COUNTY TO PROMOTE CHILDHOOD LITERACY, OUTDOOR ACTIVITY, AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, CONVERTING AN UNDERUSED CONFERENCE ROOM INTO A HYGIENE PANTRY AND NEW OFFICE SPACE FOR A LEADERSHIP TEAM, REVITALIZING A GARDEN AREA, AND ENHANCING THE FACILITY'S CURB APPEAL BY REDOING LANDSCAPING, REPAINTING THE LIGHTHOUSE, AND INSTALLING A NEW CENTER SIGN AT THE BEACON CENTER.
  3. $36,471 spent. THE LEADERSHIP MONTGOMERY HOSTS SEVERAL ALUMNI EVENTS FOR LEGACY AND TORCHBEARERS ALUMNI TO GROW AND APPLY LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN RIVER REGION AND BEYOND BY ATTENDING NETWORKING SOCIALS, GRADUATION EVENTS, AND THE UNITY BREAKFAST.THE LEADERSHIP MONTGOMERY UNITY BREAKFAST SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR THE UNITY AWARD. THIS AWARD IS DESIGNED TO RECOGNIZE AND CELEBRATE COLLABORATIONS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO BUILDING BRIDGES, FOSTERING UNDERSTANDING, AND ENHANCING THE RIVER REGION COMMUNITY. THE UNITY AWARD WAS CREATED WITH THE GOAL OF ACKNOWLEDGING PARTNERSHIPS THAT HAVE SUCCESSFULLY CROSSED CULTURAL LINES AND HAVE HAD A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 2024.

    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 February 1990.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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