What programs does Leadership Fort Worth offer?

The organization operates five leadership programs including LeaderPrime for newest CEOs providing civic orientation, LeadershipClass for established leaders collaborating on community challenges, and LeadingEdge teaching participants to address inequities. Programs prepare diverse leaders to function as community trustees. Recent grant support focuses on 2024 cohorts of LeadershipClass and LeadingEdge programs.

How long has the organization operated?

Leadership Fort Worth was founded in 1972 making it among the oldest community leadership-development programs in the nation. The organization has trained Fort Worth leaders for over 50 years. Programs engage and challenge leaders to commit themselves to making their communities better places to live through civic trusteeship.

What is the organization financial status?

Leadership Fort Worth reported $537,644 in revenue for 2023 with $554,856 in expenses and $141,676 in assets. The organization employs 6 staff members. Revenue has recovered from $314,159 in 2020 during pandemic to current levels. The 2023 expenses slightly exceeded revenue requiring asset use for operations.

Who leads the organization?

Jennifer M. Trevino serves as Executive Director overseeing program operations. The board includes Ben Robertson as Treasurer, Anthony Placencio, DJ Harrell, and Chris Wilde as directors. The organization operates from Fort Worth coordinating leadership development across the community.

Leadership Fort Worth

Fort Worth, TX · Founded 1972

Community leadership development program cultivating diverse civic leaders

Primary audience

Community Leaders

Work area

Civic Engagement

Topic

Leadership Training

Contact

JasonByrne

Website Contact

About Organization

Leadership Fort Worth develops and engages civic leaders through five programs including LeaderPrime and LeadershipClass, providing high-level civic orientation and collaborative problem-solving. Based in Fort Worth, TX, the organization has operated since 1972 and generates $0.5 million in annual revenue with 6 employees.

What They Focus On

Leader Development

Trains diverse leaders through programs building civic knowledge and collaborative capabilities.

Community Planning

Challenges leaders to plan for Fort Worth future addressing long-term community needs.

Equity Focus

Teaches participants to address inequities working with decision-makers on systemic improvements.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$538K

+18.5% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$555K

+9.3% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$142K

-6.3% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

+50% vs 2022

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2023	$537,644	$554,856	$141,676	6
2022	$453,853	$507,603	$151,211	4
2021	$437,880	$454,876	$199,659	4
2020	$314,159	$417,342	$248,056	1
2019	$589,039	$587,164	$377,451	1
2018	$594,101	$605,435	$391,444	3

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Participant Selection

Organization identifies diverse leaders from business, nonprofit, and civic sectors for programs.
02

Educational Programming

Programs provide orientation on community issues, systems, and decision-making processes.
03

Collaboration Building

Leaders develop relationships and partnerships enabling collective action on community challenges.
04

Civic Engagement

Graduates commit to trustee roles planning for Fort Worth future and community improvement.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Leadership Fort Worth

LeaderPrime

Provides high-level civic orientation and engagement for Fort Worth newest chief executives.

LeadershipClass

Brings together established leaders collaborating to address community challenges and plan for future.

LeadingEdge

Teaches participants to work with decision-makers addressing inequities in community systems.

Civic Development

Challenges leaders to function as trustees committing to making Fort Worth better place.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Leadership Fort Worth.

Contact the team Contact

Jennifer Treviño, MBA

Executive Director "Be the change you want to see in the world." – Mahatma Ghandi

"Be the change you want to see in the world." – Mahatma Ghandi

Paola Arreguin

Administrative Manager “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.” – John F Kennedy

“Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.” – John F Kennedy

Shirley Cox

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." – John Quincy Adams

Shirley Cox LeaderPrime Program Director "If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." – John Quincy Adams

Symone Dixon

"Talk is cheap! It is the way we organize and use our lives every day that tells what we believe in." – Cesar Chavez

Sara Fairley-Luna, MA

"A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be."

"A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be." – Rosalynn Carter

Twyla Masterson

"Never limit yourself because of others' limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination." – Dr. Mae Jemison

JasonByrne

President-Elect

2 hrs/week

PeytonSalavarriaLehrer

President

2 hrs/week

RamonGuajardoJr

Past President

2 hrs/week

JenniferMTrevino

Executive Dir.

Full-time

Compensation: $102,000

Milestones

1972

Organization Founded

1972

Leadership Fort Worth established as one of nation oldest community leadership development programs.

2015

IRS Recognition

2015

Organization received updated tax-exempt status for leadership development operations.

2019

Peak Operations

2019

Revenue reached $589,039 with multiple program cohorts training Fort Worth leaders.

2023

Current Operations

2023

Organization operates with $537,644 revenue and 6 employees delivering five leadership programs.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AnthonyPlacencio Director 2.00 hrs/week

BenRobertson Treasurer 2.00 hrs/week

Chris Wilde Director 2.00 hrs/week

DJHarrell Director 2.00 hrs/week

Dr Ajith Pai Director 2.00 hrs/week

Dr Erin Wilson Director 2.00 hrs/week

Dante Williams Director 2.00 hrs/week

DrTinaJenkins Director 2.00 hrs/week

DrWhitneeBoyd Director 2.00 hrs/week

EbonyJones Secretary 2.00 hrs/week

Frida Castaneda-Lomonaco Director 2.00 hrs/week

Harry Dombroski Director 2.00 hrs/week

Kristina Robertson Director

Mattie Parker Chair 2.00 hrs/week

Netty Mathews Director 2.00 hrs/week

PaulHissin Director 2.00 hrs/week

Reggie Jennings Director 2.00 hrs/week

SimeonHenderson Director 2.00 hrs/week

dR STEVE DANIELL Director 2.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$102K

Highest Paid

$102K

Jennifermtrevino

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Jennifermtrevino	Executive DIR.	$102,000	—	$102,000	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Jennifer M Trevino		$100,000	—	$100,000	40
Sara Fairley-Luna		$70,000	—	$70,000	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Jennifer Trevino	Executive Director	$50,000	—	$50,000	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Harriet Harral	Executive Director	$92,920	—	$92,920	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Harriet Harral	Executive Director	$92,920	—	$92,920	40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$19K

Total Forgiven

$20K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

Loan Details 1 loan

$19,357

Forgiven

Forgiven: $19,531 100%

Approved May 1, 2020

Lender JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

Jobs Reported 1

Forgiven On Apr 5, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$21K Grants Received

2 Organizations

Top Funders

2 total

Communities Foundation Of Texas Inc.

$11K

Community Foundation Of North Texas (Tax

$10K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Leadership Fort Worth

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(817) 319-5876 (817) 888-8468

Social

Visit Website

5049 Edwards Ranch Rd Fl 4 Fort Worth, TX 76109

Leadership Fort Worth

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Participant Selection

Educational Programming

Collaboration Building

Civic Engagement

Programs and Initiatives

LeaderPrime

LeadershipClass

LeadingEdge

Civic Development

Team & Leadership

Jennifer Treviño, MBA

Paola Arreguin

Shirley Cox

Symone Dixon

Sara Fairley-Luna, MA

Twyla Masterson

JasonByrne

PeytonSalavarriaLehrer

RamonGuajardoJr

JenniferMTrevino

Milestones

Organization Founded

IRS Recognition

Peak Operations

Current Operations

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Loan Details 1 loan

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Contact

Email

Phone

Social