irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0YOUTH PROGRAM - MODELED AFTER THE HISTORY AND SUCCESSES OF LEADERSHIP NIAGARA, LEADERSHIP FOR THE YOUTH OF NIAGARA COUNTY (LYNC) IS A FIRST-RATE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO EQUIP YOUTH LEADERS WITH ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND MOTIVATION TO RESPOND TO CHALLENGES FACING THE COMMUNITY. SINCE 2001, LYNC HAS BROUGHT TOGETHER YOUTH LEADERS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS THROUGHOUT NIAGARA COUNTY FOR EXPERIENTIAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT.
named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Leadership for the Youth of Niagara County (LYNC)
Experiential leadership training and character development program for youth from diverse backgrounds across Niagara County, modeled after Leadership Niagara.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Alumni network for community leadersMaintains an alumni network of over 2,000 regional leaders who have completed the organization’s leadership development programming, supporting ongoing engagement and leadership in the community.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Annual cohort-based leadership training with structured curriculumConducts an annual leadership development program with a new cohort starting each January, delivering eleven monthly day-long sessions from January through November, hosting two overnight retreats annually, and culminating in a December graduation ceremony.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Leadership development program for youthOperates Leadership for the Youth of Niagara County (LYNC), an experiential leadership training and character development program for high school students from diverse backgrounds across Niagara County, drawing participants from 12 schools in Western New York.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Post-program college credit course for graduatesOffers a 3-credit college course (EDU 228) at Niagara University for graduates of the LYNC program, focusing on diversity, globalization, democratic citizenship, and leadership.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$156K
Contributions & grants$35K22%
Program service revenue$120K77%
Investment income$7420%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$203K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$111K
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$60K
Cash$105K
Investments$0
Liabilities$22K
Net assets$41K
Liquid reserves6.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -15.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH ZULAWSKI | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $77K |
board members · 7
- ANNETTE TOMLIN — Director
- BRIAN SMITH — Director
- KATE SARATA — Director
- LAURA WILSON — Director
- LUCAS MORROW — Director
- MARK LAURRIE — Director
- NICHOLAS HURD — Director
relationships · 90
Who they work with
- 107TH ATTACK WING Partner — Organization represented by Jennifer Dewispelaere, Martin Hanley, and Tina Sweeney in the 2022 leadership class
- 107th Attack Wing Partner — Organization represented by a participant in the 2018 leadership class
- 107th Attack Wing Partner — Participant organization represented in the 2020 leadership program class.
- 136th Attack Squadron Partner — Participant organization represented in the 2020 leadership program class.
- 914 Air Refueling Wing Partner — Organization represented by multiple participants in the 2018 leadership class
- 914th Air Refueling Wing Partner — Participant organization represented in the 2020 leadership program class.
- AMERICAN NIAGARA HOSPITALITY Partner — Organization represented by Taylor Combs in the 2022 leadership class
- AQUARIUM OF NIAGARA Partner — Organization represented by Adam Majtyka in the 2022 leadership class
- American Niagara Hospitality Partner — Organization represented by a participant in the 2018 leadership class
- American Niagara Hospitality Partner — Partner organization participating in the leadership development program.
- Association of Leadership Programs (ALP) Network — Recognized by ALP for excellence in innovation.
- BANK ON BUFFALO Partner — Organization represented by Mary Sue Velky in the 2022 leadership class
- BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU Partner — Organization represented by Melanie McGovern in the 2022 leadership class
- BY Power Authority Partner — Organization represented by a participant in the 2018 leadership class
- Bank on Buffalo Partner — Participant organization represented in the 2020 leadership program class.
- CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION Partner — Organization represented by Justin Rogers in the 2022 leadership class
- CORNERSTONE CFU Partner — Organization represented by Rebekah Dash in the 2022 leadership class
- Calamar Partner — Organization represented by a participant in the 2018 leadership class
- Castellani Art Museum Partner — Participant organization represented in the 2020 leadership program class.
- City of Lockport Partner — Participant organization represented in the 2020 leadership program class.
- Community Missions Partner — Organization represented by a participant in the 2018 leadership class
- Community Missions, Inc. Partner — Participant organization represented in the 2020 leadership program class.
- Cornell University Partner — Founding collaborator in the establishment of Leadership Niagara in 1984.
- Cornerstone Arena Partner — Participant organization represented in the 2020 leadership program class.
- Cornerstone Community FCU Partner — Organization represented by a participant in the 2018 leadership class
- Cornerstone Community FCU Partner — Partner organization participating in the leadership development program.
- Covanta Partner — Organization represented by a participant in the 2018 leadership class
- Create a Healthier Niagara Falls Collaborative Partner — Participant organization represented in the 2020 leadership program class.
- DGI ELECTRIC Partner — Organization represented by Jillian Smith-Faddoul in the 2022 leadership class
- Family & Children's Services of Niagara Partner — Organization represented by a participant in the 2018 leadership class
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cohort-Based Leadership Developmentmethodology: cohort_based_leadership_developmentBy engaging diverse emerging leaders in a shared, time-bound cohort experience, we produce stronger community leadership networks and individual capacity, because peer learning, cross-sector exposure, and collective identity foster deeper commitment to regional impact.
- Experiential and Locally-Rooted Leadership Trainingmethodology: experiential_leadership_developmentBy combining hands-on leadership experiences with instruction from regional leaders and experts, we produce more effective and relevant community leadership, because practical, place-based learning increases real-world applicability and community connection.
- Inclusive Leadership for Equity and Community Impactmethodology: inclusive_leadershipBy training leaders to advance racial equity and social justice through inclusive practices, we produce more representative and compassionate leadership, because connecting leaders with underrepresented communities strengthens civic engagement and systemic change.