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Christian Leadership Alliance

EIN 95-3451239 · Greenville, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE EXISTS TO EQUIP AND UNITE LEADERS CALLED TO TRANSFORM THE WORLD FOR CHRIST.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
7
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$153,469, 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: 60 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 53% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 94 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 14 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

    9 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 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. $132,031 spent. CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE PROVIDES ITS MEMBERS WITH LEARNING RESOURCES AND EXPERIENCES THAT INTEGRATE ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE WITH A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW. ALLIANCE MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING, COMMUNITY NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND OTHER LIFE-ON- LIFE LEARNING EXPERIENCES. ALLIANCE MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO AN EXCLUSIVE, 24/7, INTERACTIVE MEMBERSHIP COMMUNITY. COMMUNITY DISCUSSION BOARDS PROVIDE AN EASY AND FAST WAY FOR PROBLEM SOLVING, SHARING BEST PRACTICES AND OFFERING DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES ON TIMELY TOPICS.
  2. $595,939 spent. SINCE 1976, THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE HAS BEEN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE'S PREMIER EQUIPPING AND NETWORKING EVENT OF THE YEAR. THIS THREE-DAY EVENT OFFERS ATTENDEES A VARIETY OF DYNAMIC TRAINING SESSIONS, ORGANIZED BY ADMINISTRATIVE THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINES: PERSONAL LEADERSHIP, EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP, BOARD GOVERNANCE, FINANCE, TAX & LEGAL, PEOPLE MANAGEMENT & CARE, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING, AND INTERNET & TECHNOLOGY. THE RANGE OF EXPERIENCES OFFERED INCLUDE: GENERAL SESSIONS, FULL-DAY LEADERSHIP INTENSIVES, BREAKTHROUGH WORKSHOPS, ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS AND FORUMS FOR CEOS AND WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP. CONTENT FROM THIS EVENT IS RECORDED AND LEVERAGED FOR FUTURE DIGITAL RESOURCES AND EXPERIENCES.
  3. $127,401 spent. THE ALLIANCE AGGREGATES AND PUBLISHING CONTENT IN THE FOLLOWING FORMATS: CLATV - A 24/7 CHRISTIAN PODCAST NETWORK WITH OVER 200 CHRISTIAN CONTRIBUTORS CLA HIGHER THINKING BLOG THAT PUBLISHES MWF MONTHLY OUTCOMES NEWSLETTER, PODCASTS AND WEBCASTS OUTCOME ACADEMY ONLINE (FACILITATED AND SELF-PACED LEARNING EXPERIENCES) ANNUAL OUTCOMES CONFERENCE GLOBAL DIGITAL EXPERIENCE AND FINALLY, A MULTI-YEAR PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALED CHRISTIAN NONPROFIT LEADER (CCNL) PROGRAM THAT ALSO EARNS ACADEMIC CREDIT IN AUTHORIZED HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS THAT PROVIDE ONLINE LEARNING DEGREES.

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 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 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 September 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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