Nonprofit · EIN 31-0718027
LEADS
Tax-exempt · NEWARK, OH 43055
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $9,449,968 | $9,851,555 | -$401,587 | $16,103,163 | $11,707,023 | $4,396,140 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $9,331,858 | $10,211,872 | -$880,014 | $16,374,026 | $11,548,423 | $4,825,603 |
| March 31, 2023 | 990 | $9,641,640 | $11,025,180 | -$1,383,540 | $15,938,841 | $10,204,994 | $5,733,847 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,846,726
- of which government grants
- $7,777,527
- Program service revenue
- $1,950,580
- Investment income
- $51,679
- Other revenue
- -$399,017
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,269,569
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $368,081
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,333,388
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,535,772
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,408
- Occupancy
- $537,280
- Travel
- $50,899
- Depreciation
- $237,456
- Program services (functional)
- $8,830,691
- Management and general (functional)
- $999,648
- Fundraising (functional)
- $21,216
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $16,374,026
- Total assets, end of year
- $16,103,163
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,707,023
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,396,140
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,411,310
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$2,998,479
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $7,394,619
- Gross receipts
- $9,449,968
- Employees
- 122
- Volunteers
- 399
- Year formed
- 1966
- 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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATHAN KEIRNS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $154,736 | $48,922 |
| AMY MASON | FISCAL DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $143,908 | $20,516 |
| ABBEY HOBBS | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE MEADOWS | BOARD TRUSTEE (UNTIL SEPT 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA VOZZELLA | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN BROYLES | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL MERCURIO | BOARD TRUSTEE (UNTIL SEPT 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL COST JR | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD BROWN | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEE HALL | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA REECE | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE CROOM | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER GEIGER | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI TABLER | BOARD TRUSTEE (UNTIL JUNE 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WHITTINGTON | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY CORRIGAN | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA OWENS | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROCHELLE PAUL | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN COMPTON | VICE-CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| WARREN WEBER | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATHAN KEIRNS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $150,560 | $47,176 |
| AMY MASON | FISCAL DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $139,054 | $19,641 |
| ABBEY HOBBS | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE MEADOWS | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN BROYLES | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL MERCURIO | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD BROWN | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEE HALL | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA REECE | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE CROOM | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER GEIGER | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI TABLER | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WHITTINGTON | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY CORRIGAN | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCIA PHELPS | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA OWENS | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY GIFFORD | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROCHELLE PAUL | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN COMPTON | VICE-CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WARREN WEBER | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATHAN KEIRNS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $144,154 | $17,334 |
| AMY MASON | FISCAL DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $131,643 | $9,876 |
| ROCHELLE PAUL | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI TABLER | VICE-CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WARREN WEBER | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ABBEY HOBBS | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE MEADOWS | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN BROYLES | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL MERCURIO | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD BROWN | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEE HALL | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA REECE | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE CROOM | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER GEIGER | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN COMPTON | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WHITTINGTON | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY CORRIGAN | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCIA PHELPS | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA OWENS | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY GIFFORD | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 159 WILSON ST, NEWARK, OH 43055-4921
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NATHAN KEIRNS, 159 WILSON ST, NEWARK, OH 43055
- Signed the 990
- NATHAN KEIRNS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (740) 349-8606
- Website
- HTTPS://WWW.LEADSCAA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLARK SCHAEFER HACKETT & CO
Mission
THE MISSION OF LEADS IS TO IDENTIFY AND REMOVE THE CAUSES OF POVERTY AND PROVIDE DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO ALLEVIATE THE EFFECTS OF POVERTY TO RESULT IN GREATER SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG LOW-INCOME CITIZENS OF OUR AREA.
Program accomplishments
- CHILD EDUCATION - THIS PROGRAM PROMOTES SCHOOL READINESS BY ENHANCING THE SOCIAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN THROUGH THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, NUTRITIONAL, SOCIAL AND OTHER SERVICES TO ENROLLED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. 677 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WERE SERVED BY HEAD START.Expenses $5,041,767
- HOUSING PROJECTS - PROGRAM AND SERVICES THAT PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES. REHABILITATION IS ALSO PROVIDED TO RESIDENCES TO GIVE THE FAMILIES MODERN CONVENIENCES. PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT IS AVAILABLE TO MAINTAIN A STABLE RESIDENT BASE AND PROVIDE NEEDED HOUSING FOR THE COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES AFFORDABLE MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING FOR LOW-MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES. IN ADDITION, LEADS PROVIDES HOUSING MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO MULTIPLE LOW-INCOME HOUSING PROPERTIES. LEADS ALSO PROVIDES REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME PARTICIPANTS. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 1342 HOUSEHOLDS DURING THE YEAR.Expenses $941,992 · grants $593,610 · revenue $1,466,820
- WEATHERIZATION/ENERGY ASSISTANCE - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ENERGY ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WITH FULL-SCALE HOME ENERGY CONSERVATION SERVICES. THE PROGRAM ALSO HELPS ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME CUSTOMERS MEET COSTS OF HEATING THEIR HOMES AND AVOIDING THE THREAT OF BEING DISCONNECTED. 8369 HOUSEHOLDS WERE SERVED DURING THE YEAR.Expenses $1,507,209 · grants $675,959 · revenue $55,516
- COMMUNITY SERVICES, OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS, FOOD PROGRAMS AND CORPORATE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES.Expenses $1,339,723
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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-0718027
- 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
- 1966
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $16,103,163
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,449,968
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $9,449,968 | $9,851,555 | $16,103,163 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $9,331,858 | $10,211,872 | $16,374,026 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $9,641,640 | $11,025,180 | $15,938,841 | XML |
| 990 | March 2022 | $10,298,274 | $10,847,870 | $16,589,702 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 31-0718027).
Questions about LEADS
- What is the EIN of LEADS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEADS is 31-0718027.
- Is LEADS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Are donations to LEADS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEADS 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 LEADS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LEADS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LEADS?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names NATHAN KEIRNS.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEADS?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $154,736 (NATHAN KEIRNS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does LEADS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,449,968, expenses of $9,851,555 and total assets of $16,103,163 at year end.
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