2021-09-09T11:37:45-05:00 2020-12-31 521392008 GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN 4550 MONTGOMERY AVE SUITE 800N BETHESDA MD 208142930 990 2020-01-01 520789800 THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ON CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS INC LEAD 2024663311 1620 L STREET NW NO 1100 WASHINGTON DC 20036 MONICA WOODS EXECUTIVE VP & COO 2024663311 2021-09-09 1 MONICA WOODS 999009999 RICHARD J LOCASTRO CPA P00288314 3019519090 2 AAL1 IAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z WADE HENDERSON 1620 L STREET NW NO 1100 WASHINGTON DC 20036 7442988 0 X WWW.CIVILRIGHTS.ORG X 1950 DC SEE PART III, LINE 1. 29 29 0 10 0 0 2255744 7439109 0 0 8816 3452 -164184 427 2100376 7442988 0 100000 0 0 1848540 1793996 0 0 106400 1232712 3100978 3081252 4994974 -980876 2448014 1480586 4066147 130963 268510 1349623 3797637 X TO PROMOTE THE ENACTMENT AND ENFORCEMENT OF EFFECTIVE CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS LEGISLATION AND POLICY. 0 0 563134 COMMUNICATIONS: AN INFORMED PUBLIC IS NOT ONLY NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS, BUT ALSO TO MAKE SURE THOSE RIGHTS ENDURE. THROUGH CREATING TRAINING AND TOOLS, WE ARE ABLE TO BUILD A COUNTRY THAT ACTIVELY EMBRACES COMMITMENT TO JUSTICE. WE DO THIS BY DISSEMINATING UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES. BY ACTIVATING THE POWER OF THE COALITION, THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE AND OUR PARTNERS CAN SHARE INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION AROUND THE COUNTRY - AND ULTIMATELY, SHIFT THE NARRATIVE ON CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS. 514348 POLICY: THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE HAS SERVED AS THE CONVENER AND ORGANIZER OF THE NATION'S LEADING CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE LAST 70 YEARS. THROUGHOUT THIS TIME, THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE HAS WORKED TO UNIFY AND DEPLOY THE PASSIONS OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS COMMUNITY AND ENSURE ENGAGEMENT IN SUPPORT OF OUR SHARED VALUES. TOGETHER WITH OUR SISTER ORGANIZATION, THE EDUCATION FUND, WE FIGHT FOR LAWS AND POLICIES THAT PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS OF EVERY PERSON IN THE UNITED STATES. 1619619 100000 VOTING RIGHTS: AT THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, WE ARE WORKING TO MODERNIZE ELECTIONS AND BUILD A 21ST CENTURY DEMOCRACY. A DEMOCRACY WHERE ALL OF OUR VOICES ARE HEARD. WITH OUR COALITION PARTNERS, WE INFORM THE PUBLIC, DECISION-MAKERS, AND THE MEDIA ABOUT BARRIERS TO VOTING AND ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT EXPAND THE RIGHT TO VOTE, ESPECIALLY IN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. VOTING, AND THE ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN DEMOCRACY, IS A RACIAL JUSTICE ISSUE. IT IS A CIVIL RIGHTS ISSUE. AND WE ARE OVERDUE FOR A CHANGE. 496399 FAIR COURTS: THE FAIR COURTS CAMPAIGN FIGHTS FOR AN IMPARTIAL AND INDEPENDENT FEDERAL JUDICIARY THAT PROTECTS THE CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS OF ALL. 134395 CRIMINAL JUSTICE: INFLUENCE FEDERAL LEGISLATION AND AGENCY POLICYMAKING AROUND JUSTICE REFORM AND ADVANCE FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE REFORMS THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PRE-TRIAL JUSTICE REFORM, POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY AND MILITARIZATION, SENTENCING AND PRISON REFORM, AND RE-ENTRY INITIATIVES 941894 OTHER PROGRAMS, INCLUDING ECONOMIC SECURITY, 2020 CENSUS, COVID RESPONSE, AND MEDIA & TECH 228747 ALL VOTING IS LOCAL ACTION: A CAMPAIGN OF THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE THAT FIGHTS FOR POLICIES AND LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES TO MAKE IS EASIER TO REGISTER TO VOTE AND ENSURE ALL VOTES ARE COUNTED. 1801435 4498536 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 15 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 X 29 29 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 AL CA FL GA IL KS KY MA MD MI MN MS NC NJ NM NY OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WI WV X MONICA WOODS 2024663311 1620 L STREET NW NO 1100 WASHINGTON DC 20036 JUDITH L LICHTMAN CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 LEE SAUNDERS TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 THOMAS SAENZ VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 HILARY SHELTON VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 RICHARD L TRUMKA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KIMBERLY CHURCHES DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANTHONY ROMERO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RANDI WEINGARTEN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SAMER KHALAF DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN C YANG DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID INOUE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KRISTEN CLARKE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 VIRGINIA KASE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TONI VAN PELT DIRECTOR (UNTIL 7/2020) 1.00 X 0 0 0 DERRICK JOHNSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DEBRA L NESS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHERRILYN IFILL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARC MORIAL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LILY ESKELSEN GARCIA DIRECTOR (UNTIL 7/2020) 1.00 X 0 0 0 FATIMA GROSS GRAVES DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LISA RICE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL B KEEGAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RABBI JOHAH PESNER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARY KAY HENRY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JANET MURGUIA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARIA TOWN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALPHONSO DAVID DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RORY GAMBLE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KEVIN ALLIS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTIAN NUNES DIRECTOR (FROM 8/2020) 1.00 X 0 0 0 BECKY PRINGLE DIRECTOR (FROM 8/2020) 1.00 X 0 0 0 MONICA WOODS EXEC VP/COO (FROM 4/2020)(SEE SCH O) 10.00 X 27098 0 1981 VANITA GUPTA PRESIDENT & CEO (SEE SCH O) 5.00 X 16055 0 842 LASHAWN WARREN EVP - GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS 10.00 X 69859 0 2202 VANESSA GONZALEZ EVP - FIELD 10.00 X 52121 0 2143 TAMARA CHRISLER MANAGING DIRECTOR - POLICY 10.00 X 48662 0 2460 CORRINE YU SR PGM DR/INTERIM EVP CAMPAIGNS 10.00 X 34013 0 1740 ALLYN BROOKS-LASURE EVP - COMMUNICATIONS (UNTIL 12/2020) 10.00 X 32181 0 1947 RAVI SHANKAR VP OF FINANCE 5.00 X 20887 0 2105 HANNAH FRIED DIRECTOR - ALL VOTING IS LOCAL 5.00 X 8704 0 275 GABRIELLE SHERB VP OF DEVELOPMENT (UNTIL 11/2020) 5.00 X 5618 0 0 ASHLEY ALLISON EVP - CAMPAIGNS (UNTIL 12/2020) 5.00 X 1166 0 23 MICHAEL ZUBRENSKY SENIOR COUNSEL 20.00 X 85293 0 37 SHINICHI INOUYE MANAGING DIRECTOR - COMMUNICATIONS 10.00 X 50686 0 1393 RAHUL RANDHAVA SENIOR COUNSEL 10.00 X 28639 0 1049 480982 0 18197 0 0 1 0 BULLY PULPIT INTERACTIVE LLC 1445 NEW YORK AVE NW 5TH FLOOR WASHINGTON DC 20005 ADVISORY, MEDIA STRAT. & ADVERTISING 1377010 DELIVER STRATEGIES LLC PO BOX 100970 ARLINGTON VA 22210 POSTCARD MAILERS 228873 CAMPAIGN COMM SOLUTIONS 41-750 RANCHO LAS PALMAS DR E3 RANCHO MIRAGE CA 92270 TELECONFERENCING 106201 3 262032 7177077 7439109 3452 3452 OTHER REVENUE 900099 427 427 427 7442988 0 0 3879 X 100000 100000 332082 273548 52578 5956 1240147 960362 212426 67359 94097 75630 13254 5213 127670 100259 21399 6012 22272 21864 400 8 23139 23139 1309629 1287026 22159 444 1337010 1337010 56134 42741 5232 8161 208316 163703 34796 9817 4740 2385 2355 77751 77751 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 49829 49307 522 CERTIFICATIONS 12158 6950 1778 3430 4994974 4498536 390038 106400 1202284 2672596 179902 1341051 98400 52500 1480586 4066147 125070 126529 5893 141981 130963 268510 X 1202058 3268792 147565 528845 1349623 3797637 1480586 4066147 2448014 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 0 0 0 DUE TO EDUCATION FUND 141981 141981 X 7442988 0 7442988 0 7442988 4994974 0 4994974 0 4994974 PART X, LINE 2: FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019, THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE HAS DOCUMENTED ITS CONSIDERATION OF FASB ASC 740-10, INCOME TAXES, THAT PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR REPORTING UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES AND HAS DETERMINED THAT NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS QUALIFY FOR EITHER RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 1 ISSUE ONE ACTION 1401 K STREET NW SUITE 350 WASHINGTON DC 20005 460792299 501(C)(4) 100000 TO SUPPORT GRASSROOTS LOBBYING EFFORTS 0 1 PART I, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION MONITORS THE PROGRAMMATIC AND FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES OF ITS SUBRECIPIENTS TO ENSURE PROPER USE OF AWARDED FUNDS. THIS INCLUDES MONITORING PROGRAMMATIC PROGRESS AND ABILITY OF THE SUBRECIPIENT TO MEET OBJECTIVES OF THE SUBAWARD, REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF SUBRECIPIENT INVOICES BY THE APPROPRIATE PROGRAM MANAGER, AND MONITORING EACH SUBAWARD THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE AND ESCALATING CONCERNS TO THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF MANAGEMENT WHEN NECESSARY. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LASHAWN WARREN EVP - GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS 69859 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2202 0 72061 0 0 0 VANESSA GONZALEZ EVP - FIELD 52121 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2143 0 54264 0 0 0 TAMARA CHRISLER MANAGING DIRECTOR - POLICY 48662 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2460 0 51122 0 0 0 CORRINE YU SR PGM DR/INTERIM EVP CAMPAIGNS 34013 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1740 0 35753 0 0 0 ALLYN BROOKS-LASURE EVP - COMMUNICATIONS (UNTIL 12/2020) 32181 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1947 0 34128 0 0 0 MONICA WOODS EXEC VP/COO (FROM 4/2020)(SEE SCH O) 27098 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1981 0 29079 0 0 0 RAVI SHANKAR VP OF FINANCE 20887 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2105 0 22992 0 0 0 VANITA GUPTA PRESIDENT & CEO (SEE SCH O) 16055 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 842 0 16897 0 0 0 HANNAH FRIED DIRECTOR - ALL VOTING IS LOCAL 8704 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 275 0 8979 0 0 0 GABRIELLE SHERB VP OF DEVELOPMENT (UNTIL 11/2020) 5618 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5618 0 0 0 ASHLEY ALLISON EVP - CAMPAIGNS (UNTIL 12/2020) 1166 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 0 1189 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 6 THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE EDUCATION FUND (AN ORGANIZATION NOT RELATED FOR FORM 990 REPORTING PURPOSES) SHARES EMPLOYEES WITH THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE PURSUANT TO A SERVICES AND FACILITIES AGREEMENT. THE EDUCATION FUND USES THE FOLLOWING METHODS TO ESTABLISH THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO: - COMPENSATION SURVEY OR STUDY - APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE ORGANIZATION IS A COALITION THAT CONSISTS OF OVER 200 NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS THE HIGHEST GOVERNING BODY; AND IS CURRENTLY COMPRISED OF 30 DIRECTORS. THE BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ARE MANAGED BY THE BOARD. REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS MEET ONCE A YEAR AT AN ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING. THE MEMBERSHIP ELECTS THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B THE OFFICERS HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ASSIST WITH THE PREPARATION OF BOARD AGENDAS AND MAKE DECISIONS ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD ON ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS AND TIME-CRITICAL MATTERS THAT ARISE BETWEEN BOARD MEETINGS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B THE COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DO NOT HAVE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. THE COMMITTEES BRING RECOMENDATIONS TO THE FULL BOARD FOR CONSIDERATION. THEREFORE, DOCUMENTATION OF COMMITTEE ACTIVITY IS HANDLED THROUGH THE MINUTES OF BOARD MEETINGS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ON CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS FORM 990 IS REVIEWED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD AUDIT COMMITTEE IN CONSULTATION WITH THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. A COMPLETE COPY IS GIVEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD BEFORE FILING. BOARD MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REVIEW THE 990 AND SUBMIT QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR CLARIFICATION. UPON REVIEW AND APPLICABLE ADJUSTMENTS, THE 990 IS THEN FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW AND SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH BOARD DIRECTOR TO IMMEDIATELY DISCLOSE IN WRITING TO THE BOARD CHAIR THE EXISTENCE OF ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IT IS THE DUTY OF THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DECIDE WHETHER SUCH INDIVIDUAL MAY PARTICIPATE IN ANY DISCUSSIONS OR VOTE ON THE ISSUE THAT HAS GIVEN RISE TO THE CONFLICT. BOARD DIRECTORS MUST WITHDRAW FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY WAY IN DECISIONS IN WHICH THEY HAVE A FINANCIAL OR MATERIAL INTEREST. BOARD DIRECTORS WHO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ISSUE DURING ANY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE MEETING. SHOULD A BOARD DIRECTOR BE FOUND TO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT HAS NOT BEEN DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD AS REQUIRED, THE BOARD MAY: A) REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR TO PROVIDE FULL DISCLOSURE OF THE NATURE OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST; B) REMOVE SAID DIRECTOR FROM THE BOARD; C) TAKE OTHER ACTIONS AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE PROCESS FOR COMPENSATION APPROVAL INCLUDES ANNUAL COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES, MERIT INCREASES AND PERIODIC INCREASES TO ENSURE EQUITY AMONG STAFF AND THE MARKET FOR THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT SECTOR. ONE-TIME ADJUSTMENTS ARE BASED UPON THIRD PARTY CONSULTATION RESULTING IN MARKET ANALYSIS OF SALARIES IN THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT SECTOR IN WASHINGTON, DC. SALARY RANGES AND SPECIFIC SALARIES FOR THE PRESIDENT ARE SET BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD HAS A STANDING COMMITTEE FOR PERSONNEL ISSUES. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW WAS CONDUCTED BY THE BOARD IN JANUARY OF 2019. ALL OTHER STAFF SALARIES ARE SET BY THE PRESIDENT AND COO UNDER ADVICE OF A SALARY STUDY AND THIRD PARTY CONSULTAION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,212,026. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 22,159. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 444. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,234,629. SUBCONTRACTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 75,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 75,000. FORM 990 - GENERAL EXPLANATION: ALTHOUGH NOT RELATED FOR FORM 990 REPORTING PURPOSES, THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IS REPORTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ABOUT THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE EDUCATION FUND, INC.: ADDRESS: 1620 L STREET, NW, SUITE 1100, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 EIN: 23-7026895 PRIMARY ACTIVITY: TO PROMOTE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE NEED FOR NATIONAL POLICIES THAT SUPPORT CIVIL RIGHTS AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE. LEGAL DOMICILE: WASHINGTON, DC EXEMPT CODE SECTION: 501(C)(3) DIRECT CONTROLLING ENTITY: N/A TRANSACTIONS: THE EDUCATION FUND SHARES EMPLOYEES AND OFFICE SPACE WITH THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE PURSUANT TO A SERVICES AND FACILITIES AGREEMENT. ALL FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT TAX RETURNS ARE FILED BY THE EDUCATION FUND ON BEHALF OF BOTH ORGANIZATIONS. THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE PAYS ITS PORTION OF PAYROLL SERVICES THROUGH REGULAR REIMBURSEMENTS. THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE PAID THE EDUCATION FUND $1,952,588 FOR SHARED EXPENSES DURING THE YEAR. FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A: PURSUANT TO THE ABOVE COST SHARING AGREEMENT, THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE REIMBURSED THE EDUCATION FUND FOR OFFICER COMPENSATION AS FOLLOWS: VANITA GUPTA: $16,055 COMPENSATION, $842 BENEFITS MONICA WOODS: $27,098 COMPENSATION, $1,981 BENEFITS IN ADDITION, THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE REIMBURSED THE EDUCATION FUND FOR KEY EMPLOYEES: $273,211 COMPENSATION, $12,895 BENEFITS AND HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES (HCES): $164,618 COMPENSATION, $2,479 BENEFITS. KEY EMPLOYEES AND HCES ARE INCLUDED FOR DISCLOSURE IN PART VII WHEN TOTAL W-2 COMPENSATION MEETS THE REPORTING GUIDELINES BEFORE ALLOCATING THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE'S REIMBURSED PORTION.