# Leadership Initiative

Youth development programs nonprofit in Naperville, Illinois 60564. EIN 83-3936553. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/833936553-leadership-initiative

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Purpose: This corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, civic, and benevolent purposes. Specific Purpose & Objectives: To provide and be of service to the general public by implementing, assisting and creating educational, civic, charitable, benevolent, and professional services, programs, and activities primarily to/for the benefit of underserved African American youth....

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Aug 2026: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/833936553/202622509349201152/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2019
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $5,031 | $14,515 | $11,008 | $11,008 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/833936553/202622509349201152/full) |
| Aug 2023 | $30,803 | $18,940 | $32,315 | $32,315 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/833936553/202322689349200902/full) |
| Aug 2022 | $9,965 | $9,559 | $20,452 | $20,452 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/833936553/202222589349200237/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Aug 2026: gifts and grants $5,031, program fees $0, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Shrinking** (about -16% a year, Aug 2022 to Aug 2026). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 5 of 33 youth development nonprofits in Naperville.
- Revenue $5,031 is in the bottom 10% of 505 youth development nonprofits in Illinois; median $157,728.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Will County, Illinois: about 161,584 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 305 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Naperville: 52 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/naperville
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Leadership Initiative's EIN?**

Leadership Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3936553. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Leadership Initiative a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Leadership Initiative in Naperville, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2019. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Leadership Initiative tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Leadership Initiative as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Leadership Initiative do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Aug 2026: "Purpose: This corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, civic, and benevolent purposes. Specific Purpose & Objectives: To provide and be of service to the general public by implementing, assisting and creating educational, civic, charitable, benevolent, and professional services, programs, and activities primarily to/for the benefit of underserved African American youth...." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Leadership Initiative take in?**

For the year ending Aug 2026, Leadership Initiative reported total revenue of $5,031 and total expenses of $14,515 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.