Leadership Fort Worth is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fort Worth, Texas, registered in 2015, with $564,930 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$565K
▲ 5.1% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2024)
$615K
Net assets
$63K
Employees
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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 Leadership Fort Worth— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Leadership Fort Worth: 1 mo reserves · -9% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Leadership Fort Worth— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Leadership Fort Worth: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $459K (FY2009) to $565K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-8.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$90K
Total liabilities
$27K
Net assets
$63K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $564,930▲5.1% | $615,019▲10.8% | $63,239▼45.2% | $89,788▼36.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $537,644▲18.5% | $554,856▲9.3% | $115,328▼13.0% | $141,676▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $453,853▲3.6% | $507,603▲11.6% | $132,540▼28.9% | $151,211▼24.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $437,880▲39.4% | $454,876▲9.0% | $186,290▼8.4% | $199,659▼19.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $314,159▼46.7% | $417,342▼28.9% | $203,286▼33.7% | $248,056▼34.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $589,039▼0.9% | $587,164▼3.0% | $306,469▲0.6% | $377,451▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $594,101▲10.5% | $605,435▲9.9% | $304,594▼3.6% | $391,444▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $537,886▲2.6% | $550,981▲2.6% | $315,928▼4.0% | $436,853▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $524,277▲2.6% | $536,878▲9.3% | $329,023▼3.7% | $419,811▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $510,818▲31.9% | $491,219▲25.1% | $341,624▲6.1% | $439,774▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $387,367▲11.3% | $392,664▲4.7% | $322,025▼1.6% | $409,770▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $347,918 | $374,941▲12.3% | $327,322▼7.6% | $389,522▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $333,863▲4.6% | $354,345▲2.5% | $418,391▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $319,121▲17.9% | $345,604▲5.7% | $415,412▲15.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $270,716▼34.8% | $326,977▲9.2% | $360,702▲20.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | $458,557 | $414,944 | $299,560 | $299,560 | 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.
13 grants to Leadership Fort Worth totaling $99K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For the 2024 cohorts of the leadershipclass and leadingedge programs that teach participants to work with decision-makers to address inequities | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For the 2024 cohorts of the leadershipclass and leadingedge programs that teach participants to work with decision-makers to address inequities | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2022 | $11,200 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For the 2023 cohorts of leadership-class and leading-edge | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2022 | $5,450 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | To support the next leadershipclass and leadingedge cohorts | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2019 | $9,268 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | North texas giving day 2016 | 2016 | $16,500 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | North texas giving day 2015 | 2015 | $6,947 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For 2015 north texas giving day bonus prize | 2015 | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For general purposes in honor of senator ted cruz | 2015 | $1,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Social services/social benefits | 2014 | $5,350 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | Colonial country club charities grant | 2014 | $2,000 |
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Data for Leadership Fort Worth (EIN 75-2359716) 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.