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300 GARDEN CITY PLZ STE 149
Garden City NY 11530-3344
Garden City NY | IRS ruling year: 2007 | EIN: 20-8757694
ARMY RANGER LEAD THE WAY FUND IS AN ACTIVE DUTY, CASUALTY ASSISTANCE, RECOVERY, TRANSITION AND VETERANS ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO U.S. ARMY RAN ... (More)
ARMY RANGER LEAD THE WAY FUND IS AN ACTIVE DUTY, CASUALTY ASSISTANCE, RECOVERY, TRANSITION AND VETERANS ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO U.S. ARMY RANGERS AND THE FAMILIES OF THOSE WHO HAVE DIED, HAVE BEEN DISABLED OR WHO ARE CURRENTLY SERVING IN HARM'S WAY AROUND THE WORLD. (Less)
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Lead the Way Fund Inc. is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
Lead the Way Fund Inc. has earned a 100% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2020, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 10/12 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 10/12 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 0.99% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 0.99% - 15/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 74.40% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 74.40% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Presented here are up to five of this organization's highest compensated employees. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2020
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Activity data not reported from the IRS
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Lead the Way Fund Inc.) or EIN (208757694) in the 'Search Term' field.
Not Currently Scored
Lead the Way Fund Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
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Lead the Way Fund Inc. reported its three largest programs on its FY 2020 Form 990 as:
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WOUNDED RANGER RECOVERY & TRANSITION PROGRAM: WHEN OUR WOUNDED, ILL OR INJURED RANGERS RETURN FROM COMBAT, THE SEVERITIES OF THEIR INJURIES ARE OFTEN TO THE DEGREE THAT THEIR DISABILITIES PREVENT THEM ... (More)
WOUNDED RANGER RECOVERY & TRANSITION PROGRAM: WHEN OUR WOUNDED, ILL OR INJURED RANGERS RETURN FROM COMBAT, THE SEVERITIES OF THEIR INJURIES ARE OFTEN TO THE DEGREE THAT THEIR DISABILITIES PREVENT THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM BEING ABLE TO FULLY SUPPORT THEMSELVES. THE CARE PROVIDED BY THE GOVERNMENT IS OFTEN LIMITED AND INSUFFICIENT TO SUPPORT THEIR NEEDS. LTWF PROVIDES ONGOING SUPPORT, FROM THE MOMENT OF INJURY, THROUGH THE SHORT AND LONG-TERM RECOVERY, REHABILITATION AND TRANSITION PROCESS. STARTING WITH AN IMMEDIATE FINANCIAL GRANT OF $5,000 FOR RANGERS THAT ARE WOUNDED IN ACTION OR DURING TRAINING, AND TO THE FAMILIES OF RANGERS WHO HAVE BEEN KILLED IN ACTION. IF A SPOUSE OR ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEMBERS NEED TO BE AT THE BEDSIDE OF THEIR LOVED ONE, WE ENSURE THAT THE TRAVEL COSTS, ACCOMMODATIONS (INCLUDING EXTENDED STAY), CHILD CARE AND EXPENSES ARE COVERED SO THERE IS NO ADDED FINANCIAL OR EMOTIONAL STRESS. IF THE RANGER SUFFERS A SETBACK DURING HIS RECOVERY PROCESS THAT REQUIRES ADDITIONAL HOSPITALIZATION AND THERAPIES, LTWF WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL GRANTS TO THE FAMILY SO THERE IS NO FINANCIAL SHORTFALL. WITH THE ONGOING CHALLENGE OF SERVICE MEMBERS DEVELOPING POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS, LTWF THROUGH OUR RANGER RESILIENCY PROGRAM, IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING RANGERS RECEIVE ACCESS TO THE BEST MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS AVAILABLE. BY SUPPORTING THE FAMILY UNIT DURING THIS EMOTIONAL JOURNEY, WE HOPE TO ALLEVIATE THE FINANCIAL STRAIN SO OUR RANGERS CAN FOCUS ON GETTING THE INTENSIVE, AND PROPER, TREATMENT THEY NEED. FOR OUR RANGERS WHO HAVE SUFFERED SEVERE INJURIES SUCH AS PARALYSIS OR AMPUTATIONS, LTWF PROVIDES THE SUPPORT FOR MODIFIED VEHICLES AND IS BUILDING AND MODIFYING MORTGAGE-FREE, ACCESSIBLE AND SMART HOMES. THESE "HOMES THAT HEAL" ARE CUSTOM BUILT TO INCLUDE THE SPECIFIC ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF EACH RANGER. OUR RANGERS ARE AMONG THE MOST DISCIPLINED AND SKILLED WARRIORS IN THE WORLD AND WE ARE DEDICATED TO HELPING THEM UTILIZE THEIR INGRAINED SKILLS BY EMPOWERING THEM TO THRIVE IN CAREERS AND AT TOP UNIVERSITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY. WHEN RANGERS MAKE THE DECISION NOT TO RE-ENLIST IN THE REGIMENT AFTER A LONG AND SUCCESSFUL MILITARY CAREER, THE TRANSITION BACK TO CIVILIAN LIFE CAN BE CHALLENGING. THROUGH OUR WARRIOR TRANSITION PROGRAMS SUCH AS OUR COLLEGIATE ACCESS PROGRAM (CAP); GRADUATE ACCESS PROGRAM (GAP); RANGER ACTIVATION AND MENTOR PROGRAM (RAMP); THE H.E.R.O PROGRAM; AND OUR RANGER RESILIENCY PROGRAM, WHILE WORKING DIRECTLY WITH CARE COALITION, WE ARE COMMITTED TO HELPING OUR RANGERS THROUGH THE REINTEGRATION PROCESS, ENSURING THAT THEY ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS OF A REWARDING AND PROSPEROUS CIVILIAN LIFE. THROUGH LTWF'S CAP/GAP/RAMP PROGRAMS, RANGERS INTERESTED IN SECONDARY EDUCATION HAVE ACCESS TO THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS UNIVERSITIES IN THE COUNTRY AS WELL AS ASSISTANCE WITH TEST PREP, APPLICATION AND ESSAY EDITING, SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIPS AS WELL AS INTERNSHIP AND JOB PROGRAMS.STAYING ACTIVE AND COMPETITIVE IS PARAMOUNT TO THE EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL PRESERVATION OF OUR WOUNDED RANGERS. LTWF PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR OUR RANGERS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE WARRIOR GAMES (ADAPTIVE SPORTS COMPETITION FOR WOUNDED, ILL AND INJURED SERVICE MEMBERS). WE WILL ALSO ACCOMMODATE IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS SO THEY CAN SEE THEIR LOVED ONE COMPETE. (Less)
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RANGER AND FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS: WITH CONSECUTIVE DEPLOYMENTS SINCE 9/11 AND THE START OF THE GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM, THE PRESERVATION OF THIS EXTREMELY PRESSURED FORCE IS A NECESSITY. ... (More)
RANGER AND FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS: WITH CONSECUTIVE DEPLOYMENTS SINCE 9/11 AND THE START OF THE GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM, THE PRESERVATION OF THIS EXTREMELY PRESSURED FORCE IS A NECESSITY. WHEN A RANGER IS DEPLOYED, SO IS HIS FAMILY. THE LONG S (Less)
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RANGER CHAPLAIN SPECIAL PROGRAMS: THE DEDICATED RANGER CHAPLAINS HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF CARING FOR THE SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF RANGERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. ARMY RANGER LEAD THE WAY FU ... (More)
RANGER CHAPLAIN SPECIAL PROGRAMS: THE DEDICATED RANGER CHAPLAINS HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF CARING FOR THE SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF RANGERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. ARMY RANGER LEAD THE WAY FUND SEES IT AS OUR OBLIGATION TO ASSIST OUR RANGER CHAPLA (Less)
Lead the Way Fund Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Culture & Community methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its Constituent Feedback or Equity Practices strategies.
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Lead the Way Fund Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Leadership & Adaptability methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes.
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