2024-10-07T09:23:48-04:00 2023-12-31 831521151 M ACCOUNTING SERVICES LLC 1770 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NUM 158 CAMBRIDGE MA 02140 990 2023-01-01 463915852 LEVEL GROUND MIXED MARTIAL ARTS INC LEVE PO BOX 220676 DORCHESTER MA 02122 ALEXANDRA FULLER EXECUTIVE DIREC 6175143753 2024-09-23 true true MONICA FERNANDES P01316524 6174408257 2024-10-07 X 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z ALEXANDRA FULLER 930973 false X WWW.LEVELGROUNDMMA.ORG X 2013 MA PROVIDE ATHLETIC, ACADEMIC & CAREER SERVICES TO YOUTH: ATHLETIC TRAINING, COLLEGE ACCESS, STUDENT TRAINER CERTIFICATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT/EMPLOYMENT REFERRAL. 8 8 51 15 0 0 750029 862937 55683 48041 11 44 19195 805723 930217 0 0 350174 506709 0 24612 281588 264602 631762 771311 173961 158906 426921 870688 61879 346740 365042 523948 X PROVIDE ATHLETIC, ACADEMIC & CAREER SERVICES TO YOUTH: ATHLETIC TRAINING, COLLEGE ACCESS, STUDENT TRAINER CERTIFICATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT/EMPLOYMENT REFERRAL. false false 686099 66641 FOUNDED IN 2013, LEVEL GROUND EMPOWERS URBAN YOUTH THROUGH ATHLETICS, ACADEMICS, AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. WE USE MARTIAL ARTS AS A VEHICLE TO CREATE POSITIVE, SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR STUDENTS AS WELL AS TEACHING KEY VALUES SUCH AS PERSISTENCE AND DETERMINATION. OUR YOUTH-MANAGED TRAINING CENTER IN DORCHESTER INCLUDES TWO ATHLETIC AREAS FOR MARTIAL ARTS, YOGA, AND PERSONAL TRAINING, AND AN ACADEMIC AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER. THE MAJORITY OF OUR STAFF ARE THE YOUTH WE SERVE. THESE STUDENT TRAINERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ASPECTS OF GYM MANAGEMENT, OPERATIONS, ADMINISTRATION, AND SERVE AS PERSONAL TRAINERS AND MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTORS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTION. 686099 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 11 0 true 51 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false true false false false MA X X ALEXANDRA FULLER 6175143753 PO BOX 220676 DORCHESTER MA 02122 ALEXANDRA FULLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 X 82540 0 5362 SAJEEV POPAT BOARD TREASURER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHRIS TITUS BOARD SECRETARY 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PAMELA INDECK BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ROGGIERO J SPILLERE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SHENG WANG BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 STEEVE JOZZARD BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KIMBERLY RING BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TOME BARROS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JERRY YUAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 82540 0 5362 0 false false false 862937 862937 COMMUNITY ATHLETIC FEES 611600 48041 48041 48041 44 44 1351 756 595 595 OTHER INCOME 611600 18600 18600 18600 930217 66641 0 639 X 105040 63024 21008 21008 338832 338832 20039 18143 948 948 42798 38746 2026 2026 16274 16274 39665 39665 1899 1899 12360 1560 10305 495 5021 4017 1004 114894 112596 2298 1154 1154 1200 1200 14635 11708 2927 6818 6019 672 127 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 22177 22177 FOOD 2542 2542 TRAINING CENTER 3791 3791 STAFF TRAINING 21195 21195 977 930 39 8 771311 686099 60600 24612 229298 212087 135813 309443 12797 2264 10600 12097 86393 18046 51210 68347 253653 426921 870688 41879 51301 20000 20000 275439 61879 346740 X 272566 234505 92476 289443 365042 523948 426921 870688 X 158906 7679 -7679 X false true X false false X 232080 329871 502253 750029 862937 2677170 232080 329871 502253 750029 862937 2677170 1126679 1550491 29 4 12 11 44 100 2677270 105075 0.57910 0.56700 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 12450 934 11516 73943 17112 56831 68347 OPERATING LEASE RIGHT OF USE ASSET 253653 253653 LEASE LIABILITY 275439 275439 938608 7679 756 8435 930173 44 44 930217 779702 7679 756 8435 771267 44 44 771311 Other revenues not included on Form 990 (Part XI, line 2d) MERCHANDISE COST OF GOODS SOLD $756 Other revenues included on Form 990 (Part XI, line 4b) INTEREST INCOME NETTED AGAINST INTEREST EXPENSE $44 Other expenses not included on Form 990 (Part XII, line 2d) INTEREST INCOME NETTED AGAINST INTEREST EXPENSE $44MERCHANDISE COST OF GOODS SOLD $756 Other expenses included on Form 990 (Part XII, line 4b) INTEREST INCOME NETTED AGAINST INTEREST EXPENSE $44 Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 THE BOARD REVIEWS THE STATEMENTS AND FORM 990. MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD RESOLVES ANY QUESTIONS AND THEN THE FORM 990 AND ANY OTHER REPORTS ARE FILED. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN ANNUALLY A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT AND REAFFIRM THEIR COMMITMENT TO THE POLICY; ANY QUESTIONS OR NOTIFICATIONS ARE BROUGHT TO THE BOARD AND RESOLVED ON AN ONGOING BASIS AT BOARD MEETINGS. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a THE BOARD REVIEWS, RESEARCHES, AND APPROVES ALL COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9 DONATED LEGAL EXPENSES $7,679 List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g PROGRAM STIPENDS FOR INSTRUCTORS AND STUDENTS - $98,770 Part III response or note to any other line in Part III ATHLETIC TRAINING: LEVEL GROUND LEVERAGES TRAINING IN MARTIAL ARTS AND YOGA TO CREATE A POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUTH IN AN ENGAGING AND FUN FASHION. OUR PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS USE THE SPORT TO ESPOUSE THE FOLLOWING VALUES: DISCIPLINE, RESPECT, HUMILITY, TENACITY AND SELF CONTROL. YOUNG PEOPLE OFTEN SEEK TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL SKILLS TO DEAL WITH THE FEAR AND AGGRESSION THAT THEY FACE IN THEIR EVERYDAY ENVIRONMENT. HOWEVER, THROUGH THE GUIDANCE OF CARING INSTRUCTORS, STUDENTS LEARN THAT TRAINING IS MORE THAN PHYSICAL; THAT MENTAL DISCIPLINE AND PERSISTENCE ARE KEY TO REFINE PHYSICAL TECHNIQUES. THESE MENTAL/EMOTIONAL LESSONS ARE TRANSFERABLE TO OUR STUDENTS GROWTH OFF OF THE MAT. OUR YOGA PROGRAM INCORPORATES TEACHINGS OF MINDFULNESS AND PROVIDES YOUTH WITH TOOLS TO MANAGE STRESS. COLLEGE ACCESS: WE ENSURE THAT 100% OF OUR YOUTH THAT WANT TO GO TO COLLEGE SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION BY OFFERING WEEKLY ACADEMIC TUTORING AND INDIVIDUALIZED GUIDANCE ON THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS. WE HAVE 5 POST-SECONDARY PARTNERS IN PLACE THAT PROVIDEFREE OR REDUCED COST TUITION.STUDENT TRAINER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: THIS YEAR LONG PROGRAM OFFERS YOUTH THE OPPORTUNITY TO:1) RECEIVE TECHNICAL TRAINING IN THE FITNESS AND WELLNESS INDUSTRIES, WITH OPTIONS TO PURSUE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS;2) APPLY SOFT, HAND, AND TECHNICAL SKILLS AT LEVEL GROUND FOR ONE YEAR, WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT AT LEVEL GROUND OR ONE OF OUR PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERS; 3) DEVELOP TRANSFERABLE SKILLS IN AREAS OF LEADERSHIP, COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, AND DISCIPLINE ESSENTIAL TO COMPETE IN A 21ST CENTURY, KNOWLEDGE-BASED ECONOMY THAT MAY BE APPLIED TO FUTURE EMPLOYMENT WITHIN OR OUTSIDE OF THE FITNESS AND WELLNESS INDUSTRIES;4) ENTER COLLEGE THROUGH THE COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAM; AND 5) ENGAGE IN SERVICES LEADING TO RELIABLE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.