Nonprofit · EIN 26-3385437
EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · CLEVELAND, OH 44128
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,259,128 | $1,369,476 | -$110,348 | $1,401,206 | $312,770 | $1,088,436 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,596,639 | $1,208,419 | $388,220 | $1,260,118 | $92,680 | $1,167,438 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $451,759
- Program service revenue
- $801,616
- Investment income
- $13,935
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$8,182
- Other revenue
- -$8,182
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $135,789
- Other salaries and wages
- $922,906
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,058,695
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $13,395
- Travel
- $15,584
- Depreciation
- $490
- Program services (functional)
- $1,028,269
- Management and general (functional)
- $169,992
- Fundraising (functional)
- $171,215
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,260,118
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,401,206
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $312,770
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,088,436
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $613
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $993,786
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $94,650
- Gross receipts
- $1,267,310
- Employees
- 26
- Volunteers
- 125
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- OH
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLORA BRETT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $122,501 | $13,288 |
| MATTHEW OSTRANDER | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY COSTABILE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT STOLARSKI | DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| GERARD DAHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM PAJER | DIRECTOR SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| RAYMOND MASON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE PIERCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LYDIA TYNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAMEKA JONES-TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS HOUGH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN BERNS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY BRINN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMONICA DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEONELA MORA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERRELL MCCANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHARON VAN ZEALAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JACKIE TINSLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JULIANNA CARRUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLORA BRETT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $96,575 | $19,376 |
| HEATHER LEE | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Trustee or director | 40 | $79,193 | $12,366 |
| MATTHEW OSTRANDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY COSTABILE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT STOLARSKI | DIRECTOR/GOVERNANCE LEAD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GERARD DAHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM PAJER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAYMOND MASON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE PIERCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LYDIA TURNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAMEKA JONES-TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS HUGH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JOYCE SHAW | VICE-PRESIDENT/FUNDRAISING LEAD Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN BERNS | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY BRINN | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| AMONICA DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRELL MCCANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON VAN ZEALAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIANNA CARRUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 26401 EMERY RD STE 100, CLEVELAND, OH 44128-6210
- In care of
- % FLORA M BRETT
- Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
- 3401 Enterprise Parkway Suite 340, Beachwood OH 44122
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- FLORA BRETT, 26401 EMERY ROAD SUITE 100, WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH 44128
- Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
- Flora Brett, 23638 Wimbledon Road, Shaker Heights OH 44122
- Signed the 990
- FLORA BRETT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (216) 292-8775
- Website
- effectivela.com
- Return prepared by
- ZINNER & CO LLP
Mission
ELA'S MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE DEVELOP THEIR MOST VALUABLE ASSET - THEMSELVES. OUR GOAL IS TO EQUIP PEOPLE WITH THE SKILLS AND TOOLS THEY NEED TO LEARN, EARN, AND CONFIDENTLY NAVIGATE THE WORLD.
Program accomplishments
- LEADS (LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT SERIES) PROGRAM: LEADS IS A MULTI-DAY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. WE COVER CORE TOPICS THAT HELP STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO COLLABORATE, THINK CRITICALLY, COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY, AND CREATIVELY SOLVE PROBLEMS WHILE COLLABORATIVELY WORKING TOGETHER. SESSIONS ARE TYPICALLY HELD OVER A THREE-DAY PERIOD, FOR 2-3 HOURS EACH DAY. THE FLEXIBLE, INTENSIVE PROGRAM DELIVERY HELPS SCHOOLS TO MORE EASILY WORK LEADS INTO THEIR SCHOOL DAY, WHILE IMMERSING STUDENTS IN 21ST CENTURY LEARNING.Expenses $43,113 · revenue $33,610
- CHAMBER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: CHAMBER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE FIVE-DAY, SCHOOL-YEAR PROGRAMS HELD IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE. EACH DAY HAS A DIFFERENT THEME (E.G., GOVERNMENT DAY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP DAY) AND ELA PROVIDES LEADERSHIP AND SELF-DEVELOPMENT TRAINING TO STUDENTS OVER CORE RELATED TOPICS, INCLUDING TEAMWORK, NETWORKING, AND MAKING PRESENTATIONS. FOLLOWING THE TRAINING SESSION EACH DAY, A PANEL OF EXPERTS FROM THE COMMUNITY HOLD QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSIONS WITH THE STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE, GIVING THEM A REAL-WORLD TASTE OF WHAT WE TEACH THEM EARLIER, AS WELL AS AN AWARENESS OF MANY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $41,304 · revenue $32,200
- PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS PROGRAM (PREVIOUSLY CALLED TRANSITIONS PROGRAM):THE PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS PROGRAM SERVES AS A BRIDGE TO ADDRESS THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND ACADEMIC CHALLENGES STUDENTS FACE DURING IMPORTANT PIVOT POINTS DURING THEIR EDUCATION (USUALLY FROM 5-6TH GRADE, 7-8TH GRADE, AND 8-9TH GRADE, BUT ALSO FOR OTHER GRADES UPON SCHOOL REQUEST). THE PROGRAM WILL DELIVER SKILLS SPECIFICALLY NEEDED FOR THIS TRANSITIONAL PERIOD SUCH AS TIME MANAGEMENT, LIFE BALANCE AND GOAL SETTING TO NAME A FEW. (AVAILABLE IN A VIRTUAL CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE, AND A REENTRY FACILITY)Expenses $536,253 · revenue $418,051
- CONFERENCE: ENGAGING, INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP SERIES FOR STUDENTS AND/OR EDUCATORS THAT PROVIDE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELLNESS TOOLS TO COMBAT STRESS, ANXIETY, UNCERTAINTY AND FEAR IN A TIME OF INCREASED STRESS AND ANXIETY THAT IS DRAMATICALLY IMPACTING EDUCATORS.Expenses $272,351 · revenue $212,319
- LEAD WITH AN IDEA / LEAD WITH EMPATHY: DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION PROGRAM TAUGHT FROM THE LENS OF AN EMPATHETIC LEADER DESIGNED FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS TO IMPROVE DEI EFFORTS DISTRICT-WIDE
- REENTRY: ELA'S REENTRY PROGRAM SERVES YOUTH INVOLVED IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AS THEY TRANSITION BACK INTO SOCIETY. THROUGH INTENSIVE GROUP AND/OR INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMMING, ELA FACILITATORS TEACH JUVENILE OFFENDERS THE LEADERSHIP AND SOFT SKILLS THEY NEED TO BE BECOME THEIR VERY BEST SELVES AND PREPARE FOR POSITIVE FUTURES DESPITE THE CHALLENGES THEY CURRENTLY FACE. THE GROUP SESSIONS COVER ESSENTIAL SKILLS THAT THESE YOUTH WILL NEED TO SET GOALS, CHANGE THEIR MINDSETS, ADJUST THEIR ATTITUDES AND HABITS AND REDUCE RECIDIVISM AS THEY MOVE OUT OF JAIL, PRISON OR DETENTION FACILITIES BACK TO THEIR HOME ENVIRONMENTS. ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS HELP STUDENTS DEVELOP THEIR OWN ACTION PLAN AND LIFE MAP TO PREPARE FOR SUCCESSFUL REENTRY AND REDUCE RECIDIVISM.
- CAMP LEAD:COLLABORATIVE WORK WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ENRICH SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCES FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THAT COMBATS SUMMER LEARNING LOSS BY HELPING STUDENTS FRESHEN THEIR ACADEMICS WHILE LEARNING IMPORTANT LIFE/WORK SKILLS. WE ALSO ENGAGE WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL PREPARATION FOR SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $135,248 · revenue $105,436
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-3385437
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,401,206
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,267,310
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,259,128 | $1,369,476 | $1,401,206 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,596,639 | $1,208,419 | $1,260,118 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,136,297 | $960,698 | $858,442 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2010 Officer: Flora Brett | December 31, 2010 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-3385437).
Questions about EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is 26-3385437.
- Is EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names FLORA BRETT.
- Who are the officers and directors of EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $122,501 (FLORA BRETT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,259,128, expenses of $1,369,476 and total assets of $1,401,206 at year end.
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