EIN 55-0850279

Be A Leader Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
25
State
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Be A Leader Foundation empowers students with tools, leadership skills, and consistent support to increase their chances of pursuing higher education. The foundation's theory of change relies on providing guidance, mentorship, and access to resources. Its vision is a world where all students have the opportunity to succeed in higher education and ensure personal success. The foundation serves over 14,000 students per year and is located in Phoenix, AZ.
Total revenues
$1,723,752
2023
Total expenses
$1,663,258
2023
Total assets
$5,256,622
2023
Num. employees
25
2023

Program areas at Be A Leader Foundation

Our vision is where all students have the opportunity to succeed in higher education and have the skills and resources to ensure personal success. We have created a successful template of college going programs and now serve well over 14,000 a year. Be A Leaders theory of change rests on the belief that providing students with guidance, mentorship, access to resources, and empowerment enhances their chances of pursuing a higher education. Our students have all the potential to succeed academically and pursue a postsecondary education but are many times lacking the external support and resources needed to finish the college going equation. Support from caring adults is a significant component to our services and helping our students succeed. Our volunteers serve as mentors to help guide the college going conversation with students. For our seniors, senior boot camp coaches play a crucial role in helping our students meet critical senior year deadlines.

Grants made by Be A Leader Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Seoseizing Every Opportunitygolkin (SEO)College Bound Program$5,700

Who funds Be A Leader Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Valley of the Sun United WayProgram Support$140,037
Thunderbirds CharitiesEducation$75,000
Arizona Community FoundationGeneral Support$72,500
...and 24 more grants received totalling $618,262

Personnel at Be A Leader Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Melissa B. TrujilloPresident and Chief Executive Officer and Chair$75,000
Soilo FelixPresident and Chief Executive Officer$141,250
Sharon Irwin FoulonChief Advancement Officer
Marjorie Derubeissr.Director of Programs
Jessica SolisDirector of Postsecondary Attainment Programs
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Be A Leader Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,637,340
Program services$37,262
Investment income and dividends$49,150
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,723,752

Form 990s for Be A Leader Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-12990View PDF
2022-122023-10-23990View PDF
2021-122022-07-25990View PDF
2020-122021-08-03990View PDF
2019-122021-02-17990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Philadelphia Education FundPhiladelphia, PA$3,867,759
Rise RichmondRichmond, VA$3,016,631
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Data update history
October 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from The Bank of America Charitable Foundation
June 30, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $140,037 from Valley of the Sun United Way
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1717 W Northern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
Metro area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
County
Maricopa County, AZ
Website URL
bealeader.org 
Phone
(602) 758-8000
IRS details
EIN
55-0850279
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B80: Student Services and Organizations of Students
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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