Lev Foundation
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 09/2001
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 91-2141507
Organization Overview
Lev Foundation is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lev Foundation 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 12/2021, Lev Foundation generated $1.7m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.6%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Lev Foundation has awarded 54 individual grants totaling $10,321,583. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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LEV FOUNDATION ACTS TO SERVE THE INTERESTS OF STUDENTS AND FAMILIES ACROSS THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO IMPROVE EDUCATION ACCESS AND QUALITY, PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN HARMED BY HISTORICAL AND SYSTEMIC INEQUITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GRANT MAKING/SPONSORSHIP - LEV FOUNDATION PROVIDES PUBLIC BENEFIT BY MAKING GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS IN ORDER TO ADVANCE THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION. SOUTH SHORE SCHOOL SUPPORTS A PUBLIC PRE-K TO 8 IN THE SOUTHEAST AREA OF SEATTLE WITH ENHANCED FUNDING FOR FREE PRE-K, SMALLER CLASS SIZES IN K-3, AND OTHER ENRICHMENTS TO SUPPORT THE WHOLE CHILD: MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT.
LEV FOUNDATION EDUCATES COMMUNITIES, POLICYMAKERS, AND FAMILIES WITH RESEARCH-DRIVEN EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES AND POLICIES SO THEY CAN ADVOCATE FOR HIGH-QUALITY, FULLY FUNDED, AND EQUITABLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOR ALL WASHINGTON STATE STUDENTS. THROUGH OUR LEVINARS, PODCASTS, AND OTHER PLATFORMS, LEV FOUNDATION PARTICIPATED IN AND AMPLIFIED IMPORTANT DISCUSSIONS HAPPENING AROUND STUDENT SUPPORTS AND SCHOOL CULTURE, ESPECIALLY AS IT RELATES TO RACE AND RACISM IN SCHOOLS AND RECOVERY FROM THE COVID PANDEMIC. LEV FOUNDATION ALSO WORKED WITH AND PUBLISHED GUEST BLOGS WRITTEN BY THE LEGISLATIVE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (LYAC) AND STUDENTS FROM THE ROOT OF OUR YOUTH ABOUT THE URGENT NEED FOR COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS IN SCHOOLS. THROUGH OUR FIELD WORK, WE CONTINUED CONVENING A LEGISLATIVE WORKING TABLE CENTERED ON AND INTERRUPTING THE SCHOOL-TO-PRISON PIPELINE. WE WILL CONTINUE TO PRIORITIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF FOSTERING SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND PROVIDING STUDENT SUPPORTS.
LEV FOUNDATION SERVES AS ONE OF THE GO-TO RESOURCES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND POLICYMAKERS, INCLUDING THE MEDIA, LEGISLATORS, STATE EDUCATION AGENCIES, AND COMMUNITIES ACROSS WASHINGTON STATE. OUR RESEARCH-BASED, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS COME FROM DEEP ENGAGEMENT IN WASHINGTON ACROSS MULTIPLE STAKEHOLDER SECTORS INCLUDING COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, FAMILIES, PRACTITIONERS, AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS. LEV FOUNDATION WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OPEN DOORS FOR MULTICULTURAL FAMILIES, TREEHOUSE, AND THE ARC OF KING COUNTY TO IMPROVE STUDENT OUTCOMES. IN 2021, LEV FOUNDATION WORKED TOWARD SYSTEM CHANGE IN A NUMBER OF WAYS, INCLUDING ENGAGING IN ADVOCACY WITH THE STATE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION (OSPI) AND THE WASHINGTON STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (SBE) TO CONDUCT EQUITY IMPACT ANALYSES FOR AGENCY REQUEST LEGISLATION, REVISIONS TO WASHINGTON ADMINISTRATIVE CODES (WACS), AND BUDGET PRIORITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lauri Hennessey CEO | Officer | 31 | $132,177 |
Jacob Vela Director Of Policy And Research | 34 | $89,675 | |
Arik Korman Communications Director | 29 | $74,734 | |
Tony Byrd Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Leanne Jones-Wiles Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Minerva Butler Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $27,575 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $427,311 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,280,362 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $15,143 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,735,248 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $46 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $249 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$7,390 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,728,153 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,345,493 |
| 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. | $135,977 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,659 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $554,844 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,097 |
| Other employee benefits | $51,956 |
| Payroll taxes | $57,551 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,233 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,579 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $105,150 |
| Advertising and promotion | $568 |
| Office expenses | $9,263 |
| Information technology | $32,459 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $43,037 |
| Travel | $4,178 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,091 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,581 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,382,406 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,379,900 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $26 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,018,066 |
| 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 | $5,760 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | -$16,466 |
| Total assets | $2,387,286 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $309,224 |
| Grants payable | $68,888 |
| 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 | $378,112 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,114,376 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $894,798 |
| 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 | $2,387,286 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Lev Foundation has awarded $1,345,493 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SEATTLE SCHOOL DISTRICT PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR SOUTH SHORE PRE-K TO 8 SCHOOL PROGRAMS | $918,005 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: NONPARTISAN RESEARCH, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND LOBBYING | $300,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: BENEFIT SEATTLE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S SOUTH SHORE SCHOOL | $41,151 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: SPECIAL EDUCATION COALITION PARTICIPATION | $40,823 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: BENEFIT SEATTLE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S SOUTH SHORE SCHOOL | $20,000 |
Renton, WA PURPOSE: SPECIAL EDUCATION COALITION PARTICIPATION | $12,757 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Lev Foundation has recieved totaling $691,585.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: WASHINGTON STATE EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS | $650,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $32,080 |
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
Lenore Hanauer Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $2,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Lev Foundation Seattle, WA | $2,387,286 | $1,728,153 |
Pizza To The Polls Portland, OR | $442,190 | $816,853 |
Conservation Voters For Idaho Education Fund Boise, ID | $585,887 | $506,602 |
Healthy Democracy Fund Portland, OR | $231,302 | $741,869 |
Washington Bus Education Fund Seattle, WA | $530,753 | $611,262 |
League Of Education Voters Seattle, WA | $76,769 | $302,100 |
Oregon Ranked Choice Voting Advocates Corvallis, OR | $60,730 | $271,700 |
Stand Up Alaska Inc Anchorage, AK | $83,147 | $271,742 |
Coalition For Education Equity Inc Anchorage, AK | $241,972 | $199,954 |
Common Power Future Seattle, WA | $1,666,232 | $1,907,024 |
Oregon Family Council Inc Portland, OR | $144,797 | $240,634 |
Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington And North Idaho Spokane, WA | $117,842 | $66,643 |