Effective Leadership Academy
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Effective Leadership Academy is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cleveland, Ohio, registered in 2009, with $1,259,128 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
26401 Emery Rd Ste 100, Cleveland, OH, 44128 EIN 26-3385437 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.3M
▼ 21.1% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.4M
Net assets
$1.1M
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
—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 Effective Leadership Academy— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · -9% 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 Effective Leadership Academy: 10 mo reserves · -9% margin earns a B+ 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 Effective Leadership Academy— 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 Effective Leadership Academy: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 26401 Emery Rd Ste 100, Cleveland, OH, 44128
- City
- Cleveland
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Development Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $177K (FY2012) to $1.3M (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $313KNet assets $1.1M
Operating margin
-8.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$313K
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,259,128▼21.1% | $1,369,476▲13.3% | $1,088,436▼6.8% | $1,401,206▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,596,639▲40.5% | $1,208,419▲25.8% | $1,167,438▲49.8% | $1,260,118▲46.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,136,297▲24.9% | $960,698▲65.2% | $779,222▲29.1% | $858,442▲28.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $909,772▲80.0% | $581,648▲6.4% | $603,623▲119% | $666,396▲121% | 990 |
| 2020 | $505,298▼18.5% | $546,544▼12.8% | $275,499▼13.0% | $301,487▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $620,089▼4.1% | $626,848▲16.3% | $316,745▼2.1% | $337,269▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $646,517▲3.9% | $538,765▲0.3% | $323,504▲49.9% | $344,874▲37.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $622,410▲27.9% | $537,215▲2.7% | $215,752▲65.3% | $251,358▲70.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $486,573▲20.8% | $523,111▲50.8% | $130,557▼21.9% | $147,564▼18.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $402,937▲42.1% | $346,805▲37.9% | $167,095▲50.6% | $179,853▲52.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $283,481▲28.9% | $251,437▲25.9% | $110,963▲40.6% | $117,804▲17.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $219,868▲24.0% | $199,691▲43.4% | $78,919▲34.3% | $100,541▲71.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | $177,328 | $139,300 | $58,742 | $58,742 | 990EZ |
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 · $575K total
17 grants to Effective Leadership Academy totaling $575K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | To support ela's in person programs which teach essential social-emotional learning & leadership skills, including self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision-making, social awareness, relationship skills, effective communication & goal-setting. | 2024 | $22,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $9,289 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2023 | $150,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | General operating support | 2023 | $30,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2023 | $11,500 |
| Cleveland Foundation | To support learning and programming for students impacted by the digital divide. | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Stem day at effective learning academy's leadership academy programs. | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Chamber leadership academy program | 2020 | $20,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | It/crm capacity building project | 2019 | $46,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Capacity building with the addition of a partnership coordinator | 2018 | $63,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $5,350 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Building capacity to leverage free-for-service growth model | 2016 | $30,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Support educational activities | 2016 | $28,750 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Support educational activities | 2016 | $28,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Effective Leadership Academy a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Effective Leadership Academy is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-3385437, based in Cleveland, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Effective Leadership Academy's EIN?
- Effective Leadership Academy's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-3385437.
- How much revenue does Effective Leadership Academy report?
- Effective Leadership Academy reported $1,259,128 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Effective Leadership Academy have?
- CharityIndex grades Effective Leadership Academy B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Effective Leadership Academy (EIN 26-3385437) 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.