Leap Self-defense Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, registered in 2000, with $644,984 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$645K
▲ 26.3% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2024)
$561K
Net assets
$363K
Employees
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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 →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 Leap Self-defense Inc— 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 Leap Self-defense Inc: 8 mo reserves · +13% margin earns a A 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 Leap Self-defense Inc— 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 Leap Self-defense Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $342K (FY2009) to $645K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
13.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$377K
Total liabilities
$14K
Net assets
$363K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $644,984▲26.3% | $560,888▲4.5% | $362,751▲30.2% | $376,660▲21.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $510,812▲1.9% | $536,927▲22.0% | $278,655▼6.2% | $309,550▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $501,278▲8.3% | $440,128▲13.8% | $296,927▲25.9% | $324,871▲37.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $462,704▲50.2% | $386,923▲35.0% | $235,775▲47.4% | $235,898▲43.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $308,061▲3.5% | $286,589▲4.1% | $159,994▲15.5% | $164,429▲16.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $297,741▲17.1% | $275,251▲66.9% | $138,522▲19.4% | $140,727▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $254,309▲28.6% | $164,871▼18.6% | $116,032▲336% | $124,211▲354% | 990 |
| 2017 | $197,712▲95.0% | $202,570▲14.5% | $26,594▼15.4% | $27,358▼15.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $101,400▼46.7% | $176,989▼30.0% | $31,452▼70.6% | $32,227▼70.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $190,382▼9.0% | $252,714▲2.4% | $107,041▼36.8% | $109,145▼36.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $209,298 | $246,783▼11.4% | $169,373▲74.5% | $172,319▲75.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $278,623▲1.2% | $97,057▼20.4% | $98,351▼25.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $275,359▼11.2% | $121,869▲50.4% | $131,441▲55.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $310,246▼10.0% | $81,028▼48.6% | $84,405▼46.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | $342,151 | $344,755 | $157,609 | $157,925 | 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.
22 grants to Leap Self-defense Inc totaling $736K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $40,150 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Youth development | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Corporation | Community partnership | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $54,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $55,150 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $55,150 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc | Daf - social services | 2021 | $16,250 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Operating support/annual fund | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | Girls' leap | 2021 | $14,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $51,900 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Youth development | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Operating support/annual fund | 2020 | $20,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc | Daf - social services | 2020 | $15,300 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc | Social services | 2020 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $83,300 |
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Data for Leap Self-defense Inc (EIN 04-3454124) 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.