Be A Leader Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Be A Leader Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Phoenix, Arizona, registered in 2004, with $2,048,661 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1717 W Northern Ave Ste 116, Phoenix, AZ, 85021 EIN 55-0850279 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.0M
▲ 18.8% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.7M
Net assets
$5.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Be A Leader Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating39 mo reserves · +17% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Be A Leader Foundation: 39 mo reserves · +17% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Be A Leader Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Be A Leader Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1717 W Northern Ave Ste 116, Phoenix, AZ, 85021
- City
- Phoenix
- State
- Arizona
- Category
- Public & Societal Benefit
- Subcategory
- Leadership Development
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.1M (FY2015) to $2.0M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $146KNet assets $5.6M
Operating margin
16.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.7M
Total liabilities
$146K
Net assets
$5.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,048,661▲18.8% | $1,702,632▲2.4% | $5,555,615▲9.3% | $5,701,310▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,723,752▼20.7% | $1,663,258▲10.9% | $5,084,961▲5.8% | $5,256,622▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,172,543▼25.3% | $1,500,307▼16.0% | $4,805,370▲29.1% | $4,955,810▲32.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,907,092▲82.3% | $1,786,669▲8.8% | $3,723,576▲49.3% | $3,748,674▲39.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,594,673▲50.1% | $1,642,090▲38.9% | $2,494,757▲2.8% | $2,687,447▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,062,164▼6.9% | $1,182,225▲13.0% | $2,427,235▲0.5% | $2,529,936▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,141,257▼0.9% | $1,046,095▲7.0% | $2,415,485▼2.0% | $2,516,347▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,151,332▲9.7% | $977,680▲15.9% | $2,465,859▲12.2% | $2,578,094▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,049,659▼0.2% | $843,523▲14.6% | $2,197,449▲13.9% | $2,323,789▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,052,072 | $736,090▲31.8% | $1,928,674▲36.6% | $2,102,123▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $558,322 | $1,412,422 | $1,886,249 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $4.1M total
60 grants to Be A Leader Foundation totaling $4.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley of the Sun United Way | Program support | 2024 | $121,758 |
| Burton Family Foundation | Designated support for the pipeline programs & 2024 taking steps summit | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | This award is designated support for the pipeline programs & 2024 taking steps summit | 2024 | $72,500 |
| Helios Education Foundation | See part iv | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $10,201 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Valley of the Sun United Way | Program support | 2023 | $140,540 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | General support | 2023 | $65,500 |
| Burton Family Foundation | Support towards the annual "taking steps toward college success" event | 2023 | $50,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $22,586 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $15,260 |
| Helios Education Foundation | See part iv | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Valley of the Sun United Way | Program support | 2022 | $140,037 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | General support | 2022 | $72,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Be A Leader Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Be A Leader Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 55-0850279, based in Phoenix, Arizona. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Be A Leader Foundation's EIN?
- Be A Leader Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 55-0850279.
- How much revenue does Be A Leader Foundation report?
- Be A Leader Foundation reported $2,048,661 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Be A Leader Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Be A Leader Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Be A Leader Foundation (EIN 55-0850279) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.