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Local Initiatives Support Corporation

See schedule o.assists community stakeholders in urban and rural areas across the united states to improve the quality of life for underserved people and places.

Community Development New York, NY EIN 133030229 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Local Initiatives Support Corporation

LISC forges resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity across America – great places to live, work, visit, do business and raise families.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S200
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1980

Mission

See schedule o.assists community stakeholders in urban and rural areas across the united states to improve the quality of life for underserved people and places.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S200
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 11 SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 88%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.19%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($302.7 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Local Initiatives Support Corporation is a registered community development nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. Its EIN is 133030229. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for community development charities in United States. The organization reports $364M in annual revenue. 340 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Local Initiatives Support Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Local Initiatives Support Corporation is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years.

Based on official tax filings, Local Initiatives Support Corporation has $364M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 88% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Local Initiatives Support Corporation is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $364M in annual revenue. The organization has 340 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Local Initiatives Support Corporation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Local Initiatives Support Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 88%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

LISC forges resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity across America – great places to live, work, visit, do business and raise families. Local Initiatives Support Corporation is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1979.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Local Initiatives Support Corporation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $364M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Local Initiatives Support Corporation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 133030229, 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.

Verified against 7 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

CO
Collette Williams
SVP & Controller

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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A D•••••• W••••
OUTGOING DIRECTOR
AD
Adriana S•••••••
SVP/CFO BROADSTREET IMPACT SERVICES, LLC
AL
Alexis H•••••••
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - IMMITO
AL
Alisahah J•••••• M•
Director
AN
Anna A•••••••••
SVP
AU
Audrey C•••
Director
BA
Barbara L•••••
SVP & DEPUTY CFO
BE
Beth M•••••
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
BE
Beverly S••••
VICE PRESIDENT
CA
Caitlin C•••
VICE PRESIDENT
CE
Celayne H•••
VICE PRESIDENT
CH
Charles S••••
Director
CH
Christina T••••••
EVP/CFO
CH
Christopher H••••••
OUTGOING DIRECTOR
CI
Cindy W•
SENIOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CO
Collette W•••••••
VP & CONTROLLER
CO
Colvin W G••••••
OUTGOING-DIRECTOR
CO
Constance M••
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, LENDING
CO
Courtney B••••••
VP & TREASURER
CU
Curtis R•••
Director
CU
Curtis R••• J•
Director
DA
David G••••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
DA
David H•••
Director
DA
Davina B•••••
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - IMMITO
DE
Dean E•••••••
OUTGOING DIRECTOR
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Positive

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

LISC Cleveland announces $7 million investment into Park Synagogue - Crain's Cleveland Business
May 2026
www.crainscleveland.com
Workday, Anthropic, and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) launch AI-focused solopreneurship accelerator progr
May 2026
www.marketscreener.com
Workday, Anthropic, and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Launch AI-Focused Solopreneurship Accelerator Progr
May 2026
finance.yahoo.com
3 Worcester Orgs Receive Community Investment Tax Credits - This Week in Worcester
Apr 2026
thisweekinworcester.com
United States - Colom Presents To Local Initiatives Support Corporation - Mondaq
Mar 2026
www.mondaq.com
Krissy Moore - Crain's New York
Mar 2026
www.crainsnewyork.com
Made in the Heartland: 90 Years of Partnership and Progress - Ford Foundation
Mar 2026
www.fordfoundation.org
Dodge Foundation giving $1.6M to fight Paterson poverty - Bergen Record
Jan 2026
www.northjersey.com
LISC LA PROGRAM, FUELING EMERGING ENTREPRENEURS, OFFERS $5,000 GRANTS TO FINALISTS - PR Newswire
Dec 2025
www.prnewswire.com
Battle Creek Housing Fund: More Housing, More Opportunity - W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Dec 2025
www.wkkf.org
Form filed
$363.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$373.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$290.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$344.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$462.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$202.1M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$191.7M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$154.6M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$199.1M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$137.0M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Local Initiatives Support Corporation This page 77 $363.9 million 0%
Alaska Community Development Corp 93 $4.1 million 100%
El Cajon Rotary Foundation 90 $48,108 82%
Sj5k Foundation 90 $119,706 100%
Dona Ana County Colonias Development Council 90 $2.5 million 92%
Community Synergy Inc 90 $258,006 93%
Disability Pride Philadelphia Inc 90 $359,480 100%
Alianza Agricola Inc 90 $230,961 66%
American Production & Inventory Control Society Northern New … 90 $128,932 68%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 340 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Local Initiatives Support Corporation

What is Local Initiatives Support Corporation?
Local Initiatives Support Corporation is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. LISC forges resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity across America – great places to live, work, visit, do business and raise families.
When was Local Initiatives Support Corporation founded?
Local Initiatives Support Corporation was founded in 1979.
Who leads Local Initiatives Support Corporation?
Collette Williams serves as SVP & Controller.
Where is Local Initiatives Support Corporation located?
Headquartered in New York, United States.
What is Local Initiatives Support Corporation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Local Initiatives Support Corporation trustworthy?
Local Initiatives Support Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Local Initiatives Support Corporation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 133030229.
What is Local Initiatives Support Corporation's website?
http://www.lisc.org