Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc
To promote sustainable economic development and strengthen democratic governance in Latin America by developing and connecting a new generation of principled and socially innovative leaders.
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LALA finds, develops, and connects world-class, ethical, innovative leaders aged 14 to 20, who will become the entrepreneurs and the private, social & public sector leaders who will positively transform the region. We give them access to programs that build skills in leadership, entrepreneurship, social innovation, social-emotional learning, and critical thinking.The students join a lifelong community of changemakers and partner organizations working to address the region's most pressing challenges. Latin America faces a host of economic, social, political & environmental challenges. For example, we have the biggest income inequality in the world and one of the worst educational systems. These forces shape-and break-our talent and leadership pipelines. The resulting shortage of great leaders leave us with too many corrupt or …
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Mission
To promote sustainable economic development and strengthen democratic governance in Latin America by developing and connecting a new generation of principled and socially innovative leaders.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 74 places it in the top 10% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLatin American Leadership Foundation Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Vero Beach, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 833823621. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 60 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 833823621. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc is located in Vero Beach, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.
Based on official tax filings, Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 64% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 60 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 64% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
LALA finds, develops, and connects world-class, ethical, innovative leaders aged 14 to 20, who will become the entrepreneurs and the private, social & public sector leaders who will positively transform the region. We give them access to programs that build skills in leadership, entrepreneurship, social innovation, social-emotional learning, and critical thinking.The students join a lifelong community of changemakers and partner organizations working to address the region's most pressing challenges. Latin America faces a host of economic, social, political & environmental challenges. For example, we have the biggest income inequality in the world and one of the worst educational systems. These forces shape-and break-our talent and leadership pipelines. The resulting shortage... Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 64% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 833823621, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
LATIN AMERICAN LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (12)
Source: Public filings
12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Progressive International's Emergency Nuestra América Summit Arrives at Critical Juncture for Latin American Unity - Mexico Solidarity Media
dentsu Strengthens Latin American Leadership with Key Executive Appointments - Little Black Book | LBBOnline
Brazil Rejoins IUPAC, Strengthening Latin American Leadership in Global Chemistry - IUPAC | International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
Miami to host first Virtus Awards for Latin American leadership on October 10 - thediplomatinspain.com
Q&A: The Leadership Academy Spanning 17 Latin American Countries - Americas Quarterly
BMW Group Latin America celebrates its leadership as the bestselling premium automotive company achieving multiple sales records. - BMW Group
Inchcape Acquires Derco to Deepen Latin American Leadership - Latam Mobility
Latin American leaders respond to the global crisis - The World Economic Forum
Biden’s Latin America policy will be constrained more by weak regional leadership than by Florida’s electoral politics - The London School of Economics and Political Science
The students from the Latin American Leadership Academy and their mission to change the world - The Bogotá Post
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 60 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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- GlobalGiving partner directory
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 60 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2019
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc
- What is Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc?
- Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Vero Beach, United States. LALA finds, develops, and connects world-class, ethical, innovative leaders aged 14 to 20, who will become the entrepreneurs and the private, social & public sector leaders who will positively transform the region. We give them access to programs that build skills in leadership, entrepreneurship, social innovation, social-emotional learning, and critical thinking.The students join a lifelong community of changemakers and partner organizations working to address the region's most pressing challenges. Latin America faces a host of economic, social, political & environmental challenges. For example, we have the biggest income inequality in the world and one of the worst educational systems. These forces shape-and break-our talent and leadership pipelines. The resulting shortage of great leaders leave us with too many corrupt or incompetent public sector leaders, too few innovative and socially conscious private sector leaders, and a mostly underfunded and underprepared social sector. And so, the cycle repeats itself. The good news is that this cycle can be broken. At LALA have a robust strategy that can work within and around these dysfunctional systems, finding the most promising young leaders and developing & connecting them to turn them in a new generation of transformational Latin American leaders.
- When was Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc founded?
- Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc was founded in 2019.
- Who leads Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc?
- Diego M Flores Benavides serves as President.
- Where is Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Vero Beach, FL, United States. The charity operates in 6 countries.
- What is Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 64% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 833823621.
- What is Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc's website?
- http://latinamericanleadershipacademy.org