Lebanese Empowered Against Poverty Inc is located in Orlando, FL. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lebanese Empowered Against Poverty Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Lebanese Empowered Against Poverty Inc generated $165.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $170.4k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.7%) per year over the past 3 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LEBANESE EMPOWERED AGAINST POVERTY INC.'S MISSION IS TO TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY IN LEBANON, BY EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL ECONOMIES THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES. LEAP BRIDGES THE DIASPORA'S POTENTIAL WITH SELECTED NGOS WORKING ON THE GROUND IN LEBANON PURSUING PROJECTS THAT WE BELIEVE ARE ESSENTIAL FOR THE SOCIOECONOMIC FUTURE OF LEBANON.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
1 IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR MISSION OF ALLEVIATING POVERTY IN LEBANON, LEAP DONATED 97,800 TO THE MOST VULNERABLE LEBANESE FOCUSING ON ORPHANS, HOMELESS, THE SICK AND AILING, THE FUNDS WERE USED TO PURCHASE 5,330 FOOD VOUCHERS, 1,500 CLOTHING VOUCHERS 900 GASOLINE VOUCHER,. TOTAL NUMBER OF FAMILIES AFFECTED 3,900. 2) IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR MISSION OF ALLEVIATING POVERTY AND EMPOWERING LENASE CHILDREN & YOUTH, LEAP IMPLEMENTED SOS, A SOCIAL EMPOWEREMENT PROGRAM AIMING AT PUTTING A HALT TO THE FAST DETERIORATION OF THE LEBANESE EDUCATIONAL SECTOR. THE FIRST PHASE OF THE PROGRAM WAS STARTED IN 2022. THIS PHASE FOCUSES ON REVERSING THE DECREASE IN STUDENT RETENTION RATE ST SCHOOLS. LEAP DONATED A TOTAL OF $60,000. FUNDS WERE DISTRIBUTED BY AJIALOUNA AND ST VINCENT DE PAUL AND WENT DIRECTLY TOWARDS PAYING FOR ELEIGIBLE STUDENTS TUITION. NUMBER OF STUDENTS IMPACTED WAS 75 STUDENTS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Marwan Koleilat President | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Amine Harb Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $165,638 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $165,638 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $165,638 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $166,800 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $3,604 |
Total functional expenses | $170,404 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,628 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,628 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,628 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,628 |