Education
Level Up Cincinnati
CINCINNATI, OH
Total revenue
$539K
Total expenses
$365K
Net assets
$425K
Grants received
$675K
18 grants
EIN
880931411
Tax year
2024
Mission
Level Up Cincinnati (LUC) is an initiative dedicated to empowering first-generation college students from disadvantaged backgrounds, bridging the gap between education and career success. Through a unique blend of mentorship, scholarship, curriculum and professional network access, LUC strives to transform lives, strengthen the workforce, and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Cincinnati community.
Programs
2 programs
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.
Level Up Cincinnati provides training and support to its Coaches / Mentors. Coaches are exposed to mentorship training and courses to help them improve their mentorship skills and ensure their success with their student match.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
11 listed
Jim Rodarte
Executive Director
$86K
40 hrs/wk
JeRod Lindsey
Board Member/Coach Leader
—
5 hrs/wk
Kathy List
Board Member
—
1 hrs/wk
Rene Cheatham
Treasurer
—
1 hrs/wk
Paul Delaney
Board Member
—
1 hrs/wk
Michael Rodarte
Chairman of the Board
—
1 hrs/wk
Elena Teran
Board Member
—
1 hrs/wk
Greg Olson
Board Member
—
1 hrs/wk
Kyle Shumate
Board Member
—
1 hrs/wk
Brendan Hosty
Board Member
—
1 hrs/wk
Jordan Hickam
Secretary
—
1 hrs/wk
Grants received
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Funded by
$675K from 9 funders · 18 grants · 2022–2024
$252K · 2 grants · 2022–2023
$215K · 4 grants · 2022–2024
$70K · 2 grants · 2022–2023
$49K · 4 grants · 2022–2024
$45K · 1 grant · 2024
$25K · 1 grant · 2022
$10K · 1 grant · 2023
$7K · 1 grant · 2023