2024-05-14T13:58:35-05:00 2023-12-31 311119890 Barnes Dennig & Co LTD 150 East Fourth Street Cincinnati OH 45202 990 2023-01-01 880931411 Level Up Cincinnati LEVE 5135492779 6760 Woodland Reserve Court Madeira OH 45243 James Rodarte Executive Director 5135492779 2024-05-14 1 James Rodarte 999009999 1 Paula Hume P00537516 5132418313 2024-05-14 2 AAL1 IAL1 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z James Rodarte 6760 Woodland Reserve Court Madeira OH 45243 457810 0 X https://www.levelupcincinnati.org/ X 2022 OH 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. 8 7 2 30 0 0 221250 457810 0 0 0 0 0 -4304 221250 453506 55000 150584 0 0 63667 97428 0 0 15421 16986 41847 135653 289859 85597 163647 85597 249244 0 0 85597 249244 X LUC's mission is to empower underserved students, particularly first-gen students from low-income families, to thrive in education and professional careers. The program addresses critical challenges faced by these students, such as higher dropout rates and limited access to resources. LUC's holistic approach cultivates personal and professional growth, nurturing leaders who contribute to a more equitable and prosperous future. 0 0 247535 150584 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 2024 were funded in December of 2023. 13543 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. 6369 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. 267447 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 OH X James Rodarte 5135492779 6760 Woodland Reserve Court Madeira OH 45243 Michael Rodarte Chairman of the Board 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JeRod Lindsey Board Member/Coach Leader 5.00 X 9184 0 0 Kathy List Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Rene Cheatham Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Paul Delaney Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jordan Hickam Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Elena Teran Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Greg Olson Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jim Rodarte Executive Director 40.00 X 80625 0 0 89809 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48600 409210 457810 0 48600 4304 -4304 -4304 453506 0 0 -4304 150584 150584 80625 72562 4032 4031 9184 9184 226 226 7393 7393 350 350 4184 4184 11390 11390 10809 10809 2609 2609 50 50 1477 1477 Coach Expense 6369 6369 Student Expense 4359 4359 Program Expense 250 250 289859 267447 6991 15421 80597 244244 5000 5000 85597 249244 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 85597 249244 85597 249244 85597 249244 163647 0 X 0 0 0 X 221250 457810 679060 221250 457810 679060 154433 524627 679060 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Winter 2023 Fundraiser 48600 48600 1167 187 150 1800 1 1000 48600 48600 1167 187 150 2800 4304 -4304 0 University of Cincinnati Foundation PO Box 19970 Cincinnati OH 452190970 310896555 501(c)(3) 105000 0 Program William S Olson Foundation 5165 Breckenridge DR Cincinnati OH 45247 870700835 501(c)(3)PF 31953 0 Fundraising - shared event Starfire Council 6457 Glenway Ave 230 Cincinnati OH 45211 311372833 501(c)(3) 13631 0 Program 3 0 Part I, Line 2: UC Foundation provides a yearly recap of fund usage. We work closely with The UC Foundation providing input on scholar selection, we monitor student involvement to ensure they are active and engaged with the program. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Jim & Michael Rodarte are brothers. Jim does not sit on the board, but is the Executive Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b A copy of the Form 990 was provided to the entire board prior to its filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Any member of the Board of Directors who has a financial, personal, or official interest in, or conflict (or appearance of a conflict) with any matter by entering (or contemplating entering) into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of the Director of the Corporation on or that prevents or may prevent that member from acting on the matter in an impartial manner, will advise the Board of Directors of such potential conflict, which will be dealt with by the Board of Directors in accordance with the Corporation's Conflict of Interests Policy. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Board of Directors annually reviews comparable compensation and performance of the ED to determine compensation. Approve compensation arrangements based on information about compensation paid by similarly situated taxable or tax-exempt organizations for similar services. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statments are available upon request.