NonprofitsLevel Up Cincinnati

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.

Expenses: $22K

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.

Expenses: $2K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$551K
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
Total revenue$539K

Expenses

Grants paid$180K
Salaries & benefits$138K
Fundraising$2K
Other expenses$47K
Total expenses$365K
Total assets$425K
Net assets$425K

People

11 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Jim Rodarte

Executive Director

Board

$86K

40 hrs/wk

JeRod Lindsey

Board Member/Coach Leader

Board

5 hrs/wk

Kathy List

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Rene Cheatham

Treasurer

Board

1 hrs/wk

Paul Delaney

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Michael Rodarte

Chairman of the Board

Board

1 hrs/wk

Elena Teran

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Greg Olson

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Kyle Shumate

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Brendan Hosty

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Jordan Hickam

Secretary

Board

1 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 18 of 18

FromAmountPurposeYear
$80K
PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT
2024
$80K
PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT
2024
$45K
PROGRAM DIRECTOR HIRE
2024
$22K
EDUCATION
2024
$1K
GENERAL OPERATIONS
2024
$45K
EDUCATION AND GUIDANCE
2023
$40K
PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT
2023
$12K
EDUCATION
2023
$7K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$5K
EDUCATION
2023
$1K
GENERAL PURPOSES
2023
$25K
TO FURTHER CHARITABLE WORKS.
2022
$25K
EDUCATION AND GUIDANCE
2022
$15K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2022

Funded by

$675K from 9 funders · 18 grants · 2022–2024

Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

$252K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

$215K · 4 grants · 2022–2024

George & Margaret Mclane Foundation

$70K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

Ed & Joann Hubert Family

$49K · 4 grants · 2022–2024

Carol Ann And Ralph V Haile Jr

$45K · 1 grant · 2024

Williams Foundation

$25K · 1 grant · 2022

Louise Taft Semple Foundation

$10K · 1 grant · 2023

Details

EIN880931411
NTEE codeB80
Subsection03
Ruling date2022-05
Formed2022
Employees3
Volunteers50
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