MELANATED LEADERS INC
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2025 · Form 990 · revenue $302K · expenses $72K · assets $499K
- EIN
- 87-0870487
- Address
- 1630 N MERIDIAN ST STE 350, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202-1462
- Website
- https://melanatedleaders.org
- NTEE code
- W70
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- November 2021 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
Hosted several book studies, provided strategic assistance to Indianapolis leaders, developed teach for America Indianapolis programming, and provided networking events for educational community.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 5 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
5 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche Chisley | Executive Director | 2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 3 |
| Patrick Jones | Executive | 2021-2025 | 2 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Kelli Marshall | Member | 2024-2025 | 3 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Dr Tenika H Holden-Flynn | Chair | 2024-2025 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dr Rachel Santos | Member | 2024-2025 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2025 · 5 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR TENIKA H HOLDEN-FLYNN | Chair | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KELLI MARSHALL | Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| DR RACHEL SANTOS | Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATRICK JONES | Executive | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| PORSCHE CHISLEY | Executive Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2024 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICK JONES | Executive | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| DR TENIKA H HOLDEN-FLYNN | Chair | 4 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KELLI MARSHALL | Member | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| DR RACHEL SANTOS | Member | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 1 person listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICK JONES | Executive | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2022 · 1 person listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICK JONES | Executive | 30 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2021 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICK JONES | Executive | 12 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $301,985 | $72,392 | $498,765 | $437,035 | $301,681 | $0 | $6,000 | 0 | - |
| 2024 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $163,484 | $129,487 | $217,210 | $207,440 | $163,173 | - | - | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $228,363 | $235,290 | $201,518 | $173,443 | $228,363 | $0 | - | 0 | - |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $288,495 | $148,585 | $187,582 | $180,082 | $270,958 | $17,300 | - | 0 | - |
| 2021 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $75,060 | $34,438 | $42,122 | $40,622 | $64,260 | $10,800 | - | - | - |
Connected to
Organizations that list some of the same people on their returns (officers, directors, key employees on this organization’s latest return), and related organizations it lists on Schedule R.
- THE MIND TRUST INC Indianapolis, IN · 3 people in common (Kelli Marshall, Patrick Jones, Porsche Chisley)
- TOGETHERED INC Indianapolis, IN · 1 person in common (Porsche Chisley)
Funders of this organization
7 grantors reported grants to this organization, $950,863 in all, tax years 2021 to 2025. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MIND TRUST INC | Public charity | Exact | 2021-2023 | 3 | $347,500 | 2023 | $110,000 | show |
| CENTRAL INDIANA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2022-2024 | 3 | $232,000 | 2024 | $50,000 | show |
| INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2023-2024 | 2 | $193,863 | 2024 | $100,000 | show |
| HIGHLAND PROJECT INC | Public charity | Exact | 2025 | 1 | $100,000 | 2025 | $100,000 | show |
| NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE INC | Public charity | Exact | 2022-2023 | 2 | $60,000 | 2023 | $20,000 | show |
| CITY FUND | Public charity | Exact | 2022 | 1 | $15,000 | 2022 | $15,000 | show |
| FINISH LINE YOUTH FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Melanated Leaders Inc” | 2024 | 1 | $2,500 | 2024 | $2,500 | show |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEADERSHIP INDIANAPOLIS | IN | W70 | $562,608 | $439,112 | President & Ceo | $145,237 | Same NTEE code W70, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MICHIANA LEADERSHIP CENTER INC | IN | W70 | $184,227 | $288,342 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $76,689 | Same NTEE code W70, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LEADERSHIP SOUTHERN INDIANA INC | IN | W70 | $481,495 | $483,170 | PRESIDENT/CEO | $103,089 | Same NTEE code W70, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SERVANT LEADERS INTERNATIONAL INC | IN | W70 | $538,996 | $545,759 | PRESIDENT | $32,700 | Same NTEE code W70, revenue within 2x, same state |
| KEY CONCEPTS INC | IN | W70 | $531,070 | $474,427 | SECRETARY | $0 | Same NTEE code W70, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HOPEANCHOR & CREW INC | IN | W70 | $267,729 | $213,880 | President | $41,495 | Same NTEE code W70, revenue within 2x, same state |
| RISE UP WOMAN INTERNATIONAL | IN | W70 | $376,500 | $299,795 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code W70, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LEADERS2GIVE INC | CA | W70 | $216,179 | $237,032 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code W70, revenue within 2x |
| LEADERSHIP DELAWARE INC | DE | W70 | $505,638 | $563,382 | CEO | $207,617 | Same NTEE code W70, revenue within 2x |
| BOLD LEADERSHIP NETWORK | SC | W70 | $260,340 | $257,039 | Chair | $33,730 | Same NTEE code W70, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| LEADERSHIP LANCASTER INC | PA | W70 | $303,884 | $397,699 | EXECUTIVE DI | $73,259 | Same NTEE code W70, revenue within 2x |
| LEADERSHIP SEMINOLE INC | FL | W70 | $310,996 | $323,005 | PRESIDENT | $108,659 | Same NTEE code W70, revenue within 2x |
| LEADERSHIP LAKE COUNTY INC | OH | W70 | $308,970 | $333,916 | PRESIDENT/CEO | $83,000 | Same NTEE code W70, revenue within 2x |
| LEADERSHIP MONTGOMERY INC | AL | W70 | $422,862 | $391,174 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $86,057 | Same NTEE code W70, revenue within 2x |
| LEADERSHIP MAHONING VALLEY INC | OH | W70 | $305,360 | $226,887 | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | Same NTEE code W70, revenue within 2x |
| LEADERSHIP NEWARK INC | NJ | W70 | $501,397 | $432,688 | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | $187,791 | Same NTEE code W70, revenue within 2x |
| SEVERN LEADERSHIP GROUP INC | MD | W70 | $579,838 | $419,885 | PRESIDENT | $116,520 | Same NTEE code W70, revenue within 2x |
| SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP INC | KY | W70 | $584,728 | $512,829 | Director and Business Development Parter | $112,557 | Same NTEE code W70, revenue within 2x |
| LEADERSHIP LINCOLN INC | NE | W70 | $364,992 | $364,687 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $97,914 | Same NTEE code W70, revenue within 2x |
| LEADERSHIP BLOUNT COUNTY INC | TN | W70 | $193,248 | $202,725 | BOARD CHAIR | $0 | Same NTEE code W70, revenue within 2x |
| LEADERSHIP SPRINGFIELD INC | MO | W70 | $544,910 | $546,626 | EXECUTIVE DI | $95,709 | Same NTEE code W70, revenue within 2x |
| LEADERSHIP DEKALB INC | GA | W70 | $352,539 | $358,256 | EXECUTIVE DI | $76,525 | Same NTEE code W70, revenue within 2x |
| CENTER FOR COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP INC | NY | W70 | $333,753 | $363,837 | CHAIR | $41,000 | Same NTEE code W70, revenue within 2x |
| LEADERSHIP ASHTABULA COUNTY INC | OH | W70 | $225,002 | $251,648 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $67,418 | Same NTEE code W70, revenue within 2x |
| ASSOCIATION OF LEADERSHIP EDUCATORS INC | KY | W70 | $154,868 | $176,065 | PAST PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code W70, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2025 · Form 990 · $72,392 spent · pay $6,000 · grants $1,187 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All other expenses | $33,783 | $33,783 | - | - | 46.7% | |
| Fees: other services | $14,266 | $12,600 | - | $1,666 | 19.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $7,943 | - | $7,943 | - | 11.0% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $6,000 | $6,000 | - | - | 8.3% | |
| Office expenses | $3,295 | $3,295 | - | - | 4.6% | |
| Information technology | $2,070 | $2,070 | - | - | 2.9% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,527 | $1,527 | - | - | 2.1% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $1,187 | $1,187 | - | - | 1.6% | |
| Other (as described) | Meals & Entertainment | $1,146 | $1,146 | - | - | 1.6% |
| Insurance | $750 | $750 | - | - | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Shipping & Delivery | $354 | - | $354 | - | 0.5% |
| Travel | $48 | $48 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Taxes & Licenses | $21 | $21 | - | - | 0.0% |
| Other (as described) | Bank Charges | $2 | - | $2 | - | 0.0% |
| Total | $72,392 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990EZ · $129,487 spent · pay $0 · grants $2,606 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $77,757 | 60.1% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $49,124 | 37.9% | |
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $2,606 | 2.0% | |
| Total | $129,487 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $235,290 spent · pay $0 · grants $2,000 · events $100,344
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $107,028 | $107,028 | - | - | 45.5% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Events | $96,731 | $96,731 | - | - | 41.1% |
| Office expenses | $6,179 | $6,179 | - | - | 2.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $5,941 | - | $5,941 | - | 2.5% | |
| Travel | $4,354 | $4,354 | - | - | 1.9% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $3,613 | $3,613 | - | - | 1.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,320 | $3,320 | - | - | 1.4% | |
| Fees: management | $2,020 | $2,020 | - | - | 0.9% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - | 0.9% | |
| Fees: legal | $2,000 | - | $2,000 | - | 0.9% | |
| Information technology | $1,132 | $1,132 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Insurance | $750 | $750 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| All other expenses | $222 | - | $222 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $235,290 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $148,585 spent · pay $49,850 · grants $0 · events $51,943
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $49,850 | - | $49,850 | - | 33.5% | |
| Other (as described) Event | COMMUNITY EVENT | $32,621 | $32,621 | - | - | 22.0% |
| Other (as described) | CANDOR EXPENSE | $27,070 | $27,070 | - | - | 18.2% |
| Other (as described) Event | CAPICITY EVENT | $19,322 | $19,322 | - | - | 13.0% |
| Fees: accounting | $5,010 | - | $5,010 | - | 3.4% | |
| All other expenses | $4,047 | $4,047 | - | - | 2.7% | |
| Office expenses | $3,511 | $3,511 | - | - | 2.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,297 | $2,297 | - | - | 1.5% | |
| Travel | $2,146 | $2,146 | - | - | 1.4% | |
| Information technology | $1,065 | $1,065 | - | - | 0.7% | |
| Insurance | $750 | $750 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Other (as described) | BOOK STUDY | $728 | $728 | - | - | 0.5% |
| Fees: management | $168 | - | $168 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $148,585 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990EZ · $34,438 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $22,223 | 64.5% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $12,125 | 35.2% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $90 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $34,438 | 100% |
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