Level Up Cincinnati is located in Madeira, OH. According to its NTEE Classification (B80) the organization is classified as: Student Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Level Up Cincinnati employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Level Up Cincinnati is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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LEVEL UP CINCINNATI IS A NON-PROFIT FOCUSED ON COACHING, SUPPORT, AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR BLACK AND LATINX, FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS. WE ARE SUPPORTED BY A PROFESSIONAL NETWORK OF COACHES AND LEADERS INVESTED IN HELPING STUDENTS SPRINGBOARD THEIR CAREERS AND ADVANCE THEIR LIVES TO THE NEXT LEVEL.LEVEL UP CINCINNATI EASES THE TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE AND MAXIMIZES OPPORTUNITIES IN THE TRANSITION FROM COLLEGE TO CAREER. WE ASSIST YOUNG ADULTS IN BUILDING THEIR NETWORK, IMPROVING BUSINESS ACUMEN, DISCOVERING THEIR STRENGTHS, AND BUILDING RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE. THEN WE HELP PLACE THEM IN HIGH-TRAJECTORY JOBS, RESHAPING THE FUTURE OF OUR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LEVEL UP CINCINNATI SCHOLARSHIP FUND - LEVEL UP CINCINNATI PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO FIRST-GENERATION, PELL ELIGIBLE, BLACK & LATINX STUDENTS. LEVEL UP CINCINNATI FUNDS THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION, WHICH MANAGES THE SCHOLARSHIP AND SELECTS STUDENTS FOR THE PROGRAM. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2023 WERE FUNDED IN DECEMBER OF 2022.
STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN LEVEL UP CINCINNATI, ENROLL IN A FOUR-YEAR PROGRAM. DURING WHICH, THEY ARE PAIRED WITH TWO COACHES. THEIR FIRST COACH, A TRANSITION COACH, IS A FORMER FIRST-GENERATION STUDENT THAT HELPS WITH THE TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE. THE CURRICULUM DURING THIS TIME IS FOCUSED ON COLLEGE READINESS, TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS, SELF-EVALUATION, AND CHOOSING A CAREER PATH.THE STUDENT'S SECOND COACH, A CAREER COACH, IS ASSIGNED BEFORE THEIR JUNIOR YEAR OF COLLEGE. AS MOST STUDENTS HAVE IDENTIFIED AND SOLIDIFIED THEIR MAJOR OR AREAS OF INTEREST AT THIS TIME, THEY ARE PAIRED WITH A COACH IN THEIR FIELD OF STUDY. COACHES ARE TASKED WITH AIDING IN THE TRANSITION FROM COLLEGE TO CAREER, SHARING THEIR NETWORK, EXPERIENCE IN THE INDUSTRY, AND CONNECTING STUDENTS TO THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY. THE CURRICULUM DURING THIS PHASE IS FOCUSED ON LEADERSHIP TRAINING, CAREER READINESS, FINANCIAL ACUMEN, AND GOAL SETTING. THIS PROGRAMMING WILL COMMENCE IN 2023.
LEVEL UP CINCINNATI PROVIDES TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO ITS COACHES / MENTORS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CINCINNATI YOUTH COLLABORATIVE. COACHES ARE EXPOSED TO MENTORSHIP TRAINING AND COURSES TO HELP THEM IMPROVE THEIR MENTORSHIP SKILLS AND ENSURE THEIR SUCCESS WITH THEIR STUDENT MATCH. THIS PROGRAMMING WILL COMMENCE IN 2023.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michael Rodarte Chairman Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jerod Lindsey Board Member/coach Leader | Trustee | 5 | $390 |
Kathy List Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rene Cheatham Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Delaney Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jordan Hickam Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $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 | $221,250 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $221,250 |
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 | $221,250 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $55,000 |
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. | $58,750 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $390 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $194 |
Payroll taxes | $4,333 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $13,170 |
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 | $910 |
Advertising and promotion | $987 |
Office expenses | $995 |
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 | $595 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $135,653 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $80,597 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,000 |
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 | $85,597 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $85,597 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $85,597 |