2024-08-27T18:31:02-05:00 2023-12-31 912011386 JACOBSON JARVIS & CO PLLC 200 1ST AVE W SUITE 200 SEATTLE WA 98119 990 2023-01-01 912141507 LEV FOUNDATION LEVF 2067286448 2734 WESTLAKE AVE N SEATTLE WA 98109 ARIK KORMAN CEO 2067286448 2024-08-15 1 0 JACOB J DEHNE CPA P02534988 2066288990 2024-08-15 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z ARIK KORMAN 2734 WESTLAKE AVE N SEATTLE WA 98109 1566786 0 X WWW.EDUCATIONVOTERS.ORG X 2001 WA 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. 7 7 11 7 0 0 2813625 1540525 0 0 134 727 -20683 75 2793076 1541327 1140696 934780 0 0 1041548 1120596 9419 40446 153460 190292 321655 2381955 2417477 411121 -876150 3050666 2060406 630371 516261 2420295 1544145 X 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. 0 0 1112405 923552 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. 559452 103 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 EACH AND EVERY WASHINGTON STATE STUDENT. THROUGH OUR LEVINARS, PODCASTS, AND OTHER PLATFORMS, LEV FOUNDATION PARTICIPATED IN AND AMPLIFIED IMPORTANT DISCUSSIONS HAPPENING AROUND STUDENT SUPPORTS AND SCHOOL FUNDING ISSUES, ESPECIALLY AS IT RELATES TO STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH, ADVANCING EDUCATOR DIVERSITY, AND STUDENT DISCIPLINE PRACTICES. LEV FOUNDATION ALSO WORKED WITH AND PUBLISHED GUEST BLOGS WRITTEN BY THE LEGISLATIVE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (LYAC) ABOUT THE NEED FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION 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. 423688 11125 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 WORKED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OPEN DOORS FOR MULTICULTURAL FAMILIES, TREEHOUSE, AND THE ARC OF KING COUNTY TO IMPROVE STUDENT OUTCOMES. IN 2023, 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 PROVIDE MORE SUPPORTS FOR STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES AND TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE SCHOOL CLIMATE SURVEY. 2095545 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 11 0 1 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 WA X ARIK KORMAN CEO 2067286448 2734 WESTLAKE AVE N SEATTLE WA 98109 BEN MITCHELL CHAIR 1.00 0.10 X X 0 0 0 BECKY NISSEN TREASURER 1.00 0.10 X X 0 0 0 AMY CAMPBELL SECRETARY 1.00 0.10 X X 0 0 0 YELIAS BENDER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.10 X 0 0 0 GOLDY BROWN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARCUS PIMPLETON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARIA ZONTINE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.10 X 0 0 0 LAURI HENNESSEY CEO 38.00 2.00 X 46452 2522 1147 JACOB VELA INTERIM CO-CEO 40.00 0.00 X 122467 0 14080 ERIC HOLZAPFEL INTERIM CO-CEO 40.00 0.00 X 127162 0 14077 ARIK KORMAN INTERIM CO-CEO 40.00 0.00 X 127600 0 13953 423681 2522 43257 3 0 0 0 0 1540525 25459 1540525 829 829 25357 25459 -102 -102 -102 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 75 75 75 1541327 0 0 802 934780 934780 466879 379882 21000 65997 499920 410889 66577 22454 9809 7976 1351 482 61958 49254 9595 3109 82030 66467 7953 7610 1040 1040 19351 19351 28000 28000 40446 40446 114313 104105 9942 266 624 624 14425 11482 1396 1547 40986 32394 2703 5889 72029 61288 5750 4991 2974 2724 96 154 6332 3983 1875 474 19918 336 19582 SUBSCRIPTIONS AND MEMBE 1363 1361 1 1 LICENSES AND PERMITS 300 260 40 2417477 2095545 168472 153460 1378102 1065727 27 31 1414731 862222 20864 15636 236942 116790 3050666 2060406 431866 378472 24000 14125 9000 174505 114664 630371 516261 X 1274628 805778 1145667 738367 2420295 1544145 3050666 2060406 -876150 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1475587 3607290 1735248 2813625 1540525 11172275 1475587 3607290 1735248 2813625 1540525 11172275 9079378 2092897 513 55 46 134 829 1577 75 75 11173927 547 0.18730 0.29530 X LEV FOUNDATION SATISFIES THE REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY AS A PUBLIC CHARITY UNDER THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST OUTLINED IN REG. 1.170A-9(F)(3). THE AMOUNT OF GOVERNMENTAL AND PUBLIC SUPPORT FROM UNRELATED DONORS RECEIVED EQUALS AT LEAST 10 PERCENT OF THE TOTAL SUPPORT RECEIVED WHICH SATISFIES THE 10 PERCENT LIMITATION. LEV FOUNDATION ACTIVELY SOLICITS FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC. LEV FOUNDATION MAINTAINS A DEFINITIVE PROGRAM TO ACCOMPLISH ITS CHARITABLE WORK SERVING 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. OVER 85% OF LEV FOUNDATION'S EXPENSES ARE IN SUPPORT OF THE PROGRAM SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS COMPOSED OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, INCLUDING TEACHERS, CURRENT AND FORMER SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, AND EDUCATION ADVOCATES. THE INVOLVEMENT OF STUDENTS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND EDUCATION EXPERTS IS INTEGRAL TO ALL OF LEV FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 38142 36613 74755 2342722 2417477 270874 67719 0 0 282619 269120 253981 270874 1076594 1614891 132824 128285 95206 74755 431070 70655 67280 63495 67719 269149 403724 31796 64665 36393 38142 170996 0 SECURITY DEPOSITS 4603 RIGHT OF USE OF LEASED SPACE 111638 DUE FROM LEAGUE OF EDUCATION VOTERS 549 116790 OPERATING LEASE 114664 114664 1541327 0 1541327 0 1541327 2417477 0 2417477 0 2417477 X X X X 1 MISSION FORWARD FUNDRAISING PO BOX 802 EDMONDS WA 98020 GRANT WRITING 0 52000 40446 11554 52000 40446 11554 1 OPEN DOORS FOR MULTICULTURAL FAMILIES 24437 RUSSELL RD STE 110 KENT WA 98032 271206272 501(C)(3) 10500 0 SPECIAL EDUCATION COALITION PARTICIPATION SEATTLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2445 3RD AVE SEATTLE WA 98101 916001541 115 886975 0 SUPPORT FOR SOUTH SHORE PRE-K TO 8 SCHOOL PROGRAMS KIDS CO 2208 NW MARKET ST STE 510 SEATTLE WA 98107 911450148 501(C)(3) 19227 0 SUPPORT FOR SOUTH SHORE PRE-K TO 8 SCHOOL PROGRAMS BLACK DOLLAR DAYS TASK FORCE 116 21ST AVE SEATTLE WA 98122 911475024 501(C)(3) 11350 0 SUPPORT FOR SOUTH SHORE PRE-K TO 8 SCHOOL PROGRAMS TRUSS LEADERSHIP 3439 NE SANDY BLVD SUITE 203 PORTLAND OR 97232 874657007 6000 0 SUPPORT FOR SOUTH SHORE PRE-K TO 8 SCHOOL PROGRAMS 4 1 PART I, LINE 2: GRANT MONITORING ACTIVITIES OCCUR THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND INCLUDE GRANT REPORTS, MEETING WITH GRANT RECIPIENTS, SITE VISITS AND OTHER PROCEDURES AS DEEMED MOST APPROPRIATE FOR THE GRANT RECIPIENT. X 1 25459 FMV 0 1 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE BOARD DELEGATED AUTHORITY TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE TAX RETURN. THE TAX RETURN IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD BEFORE SIGNING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER, AND KEY EMPLOYEE SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS THAT SUCH PERSON: 1) HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY; 2) HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY; 3) HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY; AND 4) UNDERSTANDS THAT THE CORPORATION IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND THAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 ANNUALLY, THE BOARD COMPLETES AN EVALUATION OF THE CEO'S PERFORMANCE. THE CEO ALSO COMPLETES A SELF EVALUATION, AND THE BOARD SOLICITS FEEDBACK FROM STAFF TO JUDGE THEIR PERSPECTIVE OF THE CEO'S PERFORMANCE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS WITH THE CEO TO DISCUSS THE 360 EVALUATION AND PROVIDES A DEBRIEF TO THE FULL BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE FULL BOARD ON WHETHER AND HOW MUCH TO INCREASE THE CEO'S SALARY AND/OR AUTHORIZE A BONUS, BASED ON THE EVALUATION OF THE QUALITY OF THE CEO'S PERFORMANCE. ANY SALARY INCREASES OR BONUSES ARE IMPLEMENTED WITH APPROVAL OF THE FULL BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. LEAGUE OF EDUCATION VOTERS 2434 WESTLAKE AVE N SEATTLE WA 98109 912141508 SOCIAL WELFARE - INFLUENCE LEGISLATION AND POLICY ON PUBLIC EDUCATION WA 501(C)(4) N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0