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Leadership Tyler Inc

EIN 75-2340612 · Tyler, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF LEADERSHIP TYLER IS TO EQUIP LEADERS TO ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$371,965
Spending
$309,469
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
6.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
0
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$73,956, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 25 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 61% 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 (4)
  1. $109,443 spent. LEADERSHIP TYLER CORE PROGRAM EXPERIENCE - ARE CLASSES CONDUCTED OVER A NINE MONTH TERM SERVING APPROXIMATELY 35-40 PARTICIPANTS. THE PROGRAM OFFERS PARTICIPANTS AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE IN THE TYLER COMMUNITY, PROVIDING VALUABLE OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT AND ENGAGE FIRSTHAND. THROUGH TRAINING IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, AND BOARD LEADERSHIP, RECRUITS DEVELOP INTO STRONGER, MORE EFFECTIVE LEADERS. IN THE PROCESS, THE PROGRAM CULTIVATES LASTING CONNECTIONS, FORGING STRONG BONDS AND LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS.
  2. $18,364 spent. THE CATALYST 100 PROGRAM IS A MENTORSHIP PROGRAM THAT PAIRS MEMBERS IN MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS AND OFFERS QUARTERLY SESSIONS ON CURRENT AND INFORMATIVE TOPICS RELATIVE TO OUR COMMUNITY. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 100 MEMBERS FOR THE 2024 YEAR. THE PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO FURTHER EQUIP AND DEVELOP COMMUNITY LEADERS IN THE TYLER AREA BY PROVIDING FORUMS FOR NETWORKING, MENTORING, AND DISCUSSION OF CURRENT COMMUNITY ISSUES.
  3. $23,070 spent. EXECUTIVE ORIENTATION SERIES - IS TYLER'S PREMIER PROGRAM TO HELP NEW EXECUTIVE-LEVEL LEADERS QUICKLY ACCLIMATE TO THE ECONOMIC, POLITICAL, AND HISTORICAL CLIMATE OF OUR AREA. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES INCLUDE ACQUAINTING PARTICIPANTS WITH TYLER'S HISTORY, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, POLITICAL AND CIVIC STRUCTURES, AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES; INFORMING PARTICIPANTS ABOUT LOCAL CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL RESOURCES; PROVIDING PARTICIPANTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO INTERACT WITH A CROSS-SECTION OF KEY LOCAL DECISION MAKERS; AND INTRODUCING PARTICIPANTS TO OTHER EXECUTIVE INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES.
  4. $87,587 spent. ALUMNI COUNCIL PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH CONTINUING EDUCATION AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY. THERE ARE OVER 900 ALUMNI OF OUR PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 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 May 2026.

    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 October 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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