EIN 23-7026895

The Leadership Conference Education Fund

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
129
Year formed
1969
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Advocates for civil and human rights; promotes progressive change in the US; focuses on inclusive data collection and modern solutions for voter suppression.
Also known as...
Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund
Total revenues
$16,882,818
2023
Total expenses
$21,309,073
2023
Total assets
$57,635,563
2023
Num. employees
129
2023

Program areas at The Leadership Conference Education Fund

Census & data equity: this program works to achieve more robust and inclusive data collection, analysis, and reporting - including through The decennial census and american community survey- in order to identify and remedy disparities that undermine equal opportunity and harm marginalized communities. The program is building off The successful work to achieve an accurate and inclusive count in The 2020 census to develop a continuous and informed census strategy between decennial counts that involves public Education, communications outreach, and field mobilization. The program is also expanding its focus beyond our census work to achieve better data collection policies and practice more broadly in a number of areas, including health and health care.
Voting rights: The Education Fund's voting rights program aims to work with our partners and local communities across The nation to modernize elections and build a 21st century democracy - a democracy where all of our voices are heard.
Communications: through strategic communications including The dissemination of information, videos, fact-sheets, tools and trainings, The Education Fund is shifting The narrative on civil and human rights to gain public will in our fight towards justice.
Criminal justice and policing: transforming The legal system to ensure equal justice, accountability, and The protection of civil rights, and partnering with communities and police departments to rethink public safety and renew trust in policing.
Capacity building
Media and tech programs, including The rollout of The center on civil rights and technology in september 2023.
Field services
Other programs, including immigration, health care, economic security, housing, internships, and public Education on civil and human rights issues.
Government affairs
Fair courts
Education equity
Fighting hate and bias; human rights programs

Grants made by The Leadership Conference Education Fund

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Whitman-Walker InstituteData Equity Program$400,000
Regents Univ of CaliforniaData Equity Program$325,000
Grand Valley State UniversityData Equity Program$250,000
...and 15 more grants made

Who funds The Leadership Conference Education Fund

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Tides FoundationEquity, Human Rights, and Economic Empowerment$3,200,000
The Ford FoundationGeneral Support$1,600,000
The JPB FoundationDemocracy and Economic Justice Work 2020-2023$1,000,000
...and 37 more grants received totalling $13,360,736

Personnel at The Leadership Conference Education Fund

NameTitleCompensation
Maya WileyPresident and Chief Executive Officer$264,899
Chris CanningExecutive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer$212,205
J Chris CanningChief Operating Officer
Addie WhisenantChief of Staff$148,741
Ravi ShankarVice President of Finance$201,094
...and 47 more key personnel

Financials for The Leadership Conference Education Fund

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$16,396,389
Program services$6,000
Investment income and dividends$836,971
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-353,637
Net income from fundraising events$-23,005
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$20,100
Total revenues$16,882,818

Form 990s for The Leadership Conference Education Fund

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-22990View PDF
2022-122023-10-19990View PDF
2021-122022-10-25990View PDF
2020-122021-09-15990View PDF
2019-122021-02-18990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 27, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $3,200,000 from Tides Foundation
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from The JPB Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsCharities
Issues
Human rightsVoting rights
Characteristics
Funds one specific organizationPolitical advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsNational levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1620 L St NW 1100
Washington, DC 20036
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
civilrights.org/edfund/ 
Phone
(202) 466-3434
IRS details
EIN
23-7026895
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1969
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
R11: Civil Rights, Social Action and Advocacy Single Organization Support
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0137647
FTB Entity ID
3089322
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-18
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