Leadership Wilkes-barre
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Leadership Wilkes-barre is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, registered in 1983, with $624,635 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4 Public Sq, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18701 EIN 23-2205981 Since 1983
Revenue (FY2024)
$625K
▲ 9.3% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2024)
$536K
Net assets
$529K
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 Leadership Wilkes-barre— 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 rating12 mo reserves · +14% 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 Leadership Wilkes-barre: 12 mo reserves · +14% 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 Leadership Wilkes-barre— 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 Leadership Wilkes-barre: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4 Public Sq, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18701
- City
- Wilkes Barre
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Public & Societal Benefit
- Subcategory
- Leadership Development
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $451K (FY2016) to $625K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $260KNet assets $529K
Operating margin
14.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$789K
Total liabilities
$260K
Net assets
$529K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $624,635▲9.3% | $536,040▲16.7% | $529,227▲20.1% | $788,766▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $571,230▲27.1% | $459,342▼8.5% | $440,632▲34.0% | $692,881▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $449,295▲66.6% | $502,084▲4.6% | $328,744▼29.9% | $619,006▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $269,682▼49.4% | $479,857▲17.6% | $469,256▼30.9% | $680,927▼18.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $533,217▲27.7% | $408,074▲2.5% | $679,431▲22.6% | $835,190▲36.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $417,501▼4.6% | $397,986▼28.3% | $554,288▲3.6% | $611,426▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $437,432▲1.3% | $555,270▲19.6% | $534,773▼18.1% | $636,549▼15.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $431,773▼4.3% | $464,250▲4.2% | $652,609▼4.7% | $752,246▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $451,024 | $445,384▲26.2% | $685,086▲9.1% | $768,647▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $352,862▼8.1% | $627,722▲11.3% | $693,643▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $383,988 | $563,785 | $634,552 | 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 · $56K total
6 grants to Leadership Wilkes-barre totaling $56K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Community Foundation | To support the core, executive, junior, impact, and amplify programs. | 2022 | $7,500 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Restricted to support the core, executive, masters, junior and impact programs. | 2020 | $14,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | To support the leadership wilkes-barre organization with their programs | 2019 | $7,000 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | To support the work of five leadership programs | 2018 | $7,000 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Core, executive, masters, junior & impact programs | 2016 | $9,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Leadership Wilkes-barre a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Leadership Wilkes-barre is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-2205981, based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Leadership Wilkes-barre's EIN?
- Leadership Wilkes-barre's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-2205981.
- How much revenue does Leadership Wilkes-barre report?
- Leadership Wilkes-barre reported $624,635 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Leadership Wilkes-barre have?
- CharityIndex grades Leadership Wilkes-barre B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Leadership Wilkes-barre (EIN 23-2205981) 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.