Sustained Leaders is located in Fort Worth, TX. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sustained Leaders 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 05/2024, Sustained Leaders generated $925.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $878.7k during the year ending 05/2024. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SUSTAINED LEADERS SEEKS TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE CHANGE IN EDUCATION BY INVESTING IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEADERS AT EVERY LEVEL-- TEACHER LEADERS, ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS, PRINCIPALS AND CENTRAL OFFICE LEADERS. OUR PROGRAMS SPECIALIZE IN DEEPENING LEADERS' ABILITY TO LEAD CONTINUOUS INSTRUCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT IN SCHOOLS BY IMPLEMENTING EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES AND RESEARCH-BASED CURRICULUM. WE PARTNER WITH DISTRICTS AND SCHOOLS IN BUILDING LEADERS' CAPACITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LEADERSHIP PIPELINES CONSISTED OF THREE PRIMARY PROGRAMS. (1) COACHING ASPIRING PRINCIPALS ENROLLED IN ED LEADERSHIP MASTERS PROGRAMS AT SMU SIMMONS SCHOOL OF EDUCATION. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: IN THE 23/24 SCHOOL YEAR SUSTAINED LEADERS STAFF LED THE SECOND YEAR RESIDENCY INCLUDING MONTHLY PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SESSIONS AND INDIVIDUAL LEADER COACHING SESSION EVERY 3 WEEKS FOR 29 RESIDENT LEADERS. FOR THE 29 ASPIRING LEADERS IN THE RESIDENCY PROGRAM: 96% PASSED THE STATE OF TEXAS PASL EXAMS FOR PRINCIPAL CERTIFICATION AND AT LEAST 90% HAVE SECURED LEADERSHIP ROLES FOR THE 23/24 SCHOOL YEAR. (2) COMPLETED WORK STARTED LAST YEAR ON BEHALF OF DALLAS ISD'S FUTURE PRINCIPALS INSTITUTE: WORKED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LEAD DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP EIGHT TRAINING MODULES INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING, PRACTICE LABS AND ASSESSMENT. (3) SUPPORTED OTHER DISTRICTS WITH LEADERSHIP PIPELINE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS AND TEACHER LEADERS WITH GREATER THAN 90% OF PARTICIPANTS AND DISTRICT PARTNERS REPORTING THAT THE TRAINING EQUIPPED THEM WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED FOR IMPACT IN THEIR ROLES.
OUR SECOND PROGRAM DEVELOPING LEADERS TO LEAD CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ALSO INCLUDED IMPLEMENTING RESEARCH-BASED CURRICULUM (BOTH ELA OR MATH) IN ALL OF THE 12 SCHOOLS WE WORKED WITH IN DALLAS ISD. ADDITIONALLY WE ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY'S PRIORITY THAT ENCOURAGES ALL DISTRICTS TO ADOPT A RESEARCH BASED FRAMEWORK FOR BOTH ELA AND MATH AND THEN IMPLEMENT A RESEARCH-BASED CURRICULUM. 100% OF THE PRINCIPALS SUPPORTED REMAIN IN SCHOOL LEADERSHIP FOR THE 24/25 SCHOOL YEAR WITH 93% CONTINUING AS PRINCIPALS IN DALLAS ISD. AT LEAST 95% OF LEADERS SURVEYED SAID THAT THE SUPPORT FROM SUSTAINED LEADERS POSITIVELY HELPED THEM IMPROVE TEACHING AND LEARNING ON THEIR CAMPUSES INCLUDING COACHING TEACHERS, LEADING PLC MEETINGS, OBSERVING CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND IDENTIFYING TRENDS AND HIGH LEVERAGE TEACHER ACTIONS TO IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING. 99% OF LEADERS SURVEYED WOULD RECOMMEND SUSTAINED LEADERS TO A PEER.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jacob Stainbrook Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $138,443 |
Caitlin Wright Leadership Development Director | 40 | $113,017 | |
Rachel Yearwood Leadership Development Director | 40 | $119,579 | |
Mary Grace Insorio Leadership Development Director | 40 | $116,379 | |
Naima Blakes Program Director | 40 | $99,679 | |
Anson Jackson Board Chair | Trustee | 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 | $432,419 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $432,419 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $477,575 |
Investment income | $15,761 |
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 | $925,755 |
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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $160,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $502,530 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,928 |
Other employee benefits | $27,655 |
Payroll taxes | $54,638 |
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 | $79,712 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,250 |
Office expenses | $15,659 |
Information technology | $2,000 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $11,863 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,658 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,025 |
All other expenses | $6,752 |
Total functional expenses | $878,670 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $166,595 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $640,805 |
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 | $807,400 |
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 | $807,400 |
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 | $807,400 |