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Community Leadership and Development Inc

EIN 81-0397424 · Billings, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CLDI SEEKS TO TRANSFORM LIVES AND EMPOWER THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH BILLINGS TO DO GOOD WORKS THROUGH THE PERSON OF JESUS CHRIST.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
19.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Employees
48
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$99,481, executive director

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    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 August 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 (2)
  1. $656,860 spent. AFFORDABLE HOUSINGPROVIDING SECOND CHANCES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH POOR CREDIT, NO RENTAL HISTORY, OR CRIMINAL BACKGROUNDS WHERE OTHERS WOULD NOT RENT TO THE MALLEVIATING OR PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS WHILE ALLOWING SPACE AND GRACE FOR INDIVIDUALS TO REPAIR THEIR LIVES.
  2. $1.2 million spent. ASSISTANCE PROGRAMSWOMEN & CHILDREN SUPPORTIVE RECOVERY HOME - WE WORK DIRECTLY WITH WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN TO PROVIDE A SAFE PLACE TO EXPERIENCE RECOVERY AND RESTORATION OF FAMILIES.AT-RISK YOUTH - THE YOUTH WORKS PROGRAM ENGAGES SOUTH SIDE YOUTH THROUGH RELATIONAL ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIP, PROVISION OF A SAFE PLACE TO GATHER (316 HOUSE), EDUCATIONAL TUTORING, AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, AND YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW EDUCATIONAL AND FORMATIVE EXPERIENCES IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS.COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - WE LABOR TO REMOVE BLIGHT, RENOVATE, AND STIMULATE THE LOCAL ECONOMY THROUGH COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT TO EMPLOY COMMUNITY RESIDENTS AND RESTORE HOMES FOR INCREASING THE INVENTORY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING.LEADERSHIP & JOB TRAINING - WE PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND JOB TRAINING FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH INTERNSHIP AND APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS JOB SKILL TRAINING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 August 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 August 1981.

    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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