Nonprofit · EIN 88-0931411
LEVEL UP CINCINNATI
Tax-exempt · CINCINNATI, OH 45243
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $619,865 | $439,049 | $180,816 | $604,561 | $0 | $604,561 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $538,507 | $365,165 | $173,342 | $424,596 | $0 | $424,596 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $615,737
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $6,497
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$2,369
- Other revenue
- -$2,369
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $200,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $86,250
- Other salaries and wages
- $67,502
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $167,988
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $200
- Accounting fees
- $2,250
- Travel
- $188
- Program services (functional)
- $385,975
- Management and general (functional)
- $45,696
- Fundraising (functional)
- $7,378
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $424,596
- Total assets, end of year
- $604,561
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $604,561
- Gross receipts
- $631,834
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- OH
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Rodarte | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $86,250 |
| Jordan Hickam | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Rodarte | Chairman of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Rene Cheatham | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Brendan Hosty | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Elena Teran | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Olson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kathy List | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kyle Shumate | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Delaney | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Rodarte | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $86,250 |
| Michael Rodarte | Chairman of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JeRod Lindsey | Board Member/Coach Leader Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Kathy List | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rene Cheatham | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Delaney | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jordan Hickam | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Elena Teran | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Olson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kyle Shumate | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brendan Hosty | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6760 WOODLAND RESERVE CT, CINCINNATI, OH 45243-2453
- In care of
- % JIM RODARTE
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- James Rodarte, 6760 Woodland Reserve Court, Madeira, OH 45243
- Signed the 990
- James Rodarte, Executive Director
- Phone
- (513) 549-2779
- Return prepared by
- Barnes Dennig & Co LTD
Mission
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 strengthen the Cincinnati community and contribute to a more prosperous future.
Program accomplishments
- Level Up Cincinnati Scholarship Fund - Level Up Cincinnati provides scholarships to first-generation, PELL eligible college students. Level Up Cincinnati funds the University of Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation, which manages the scholarship and selects students for the program. Scholarships for 2026 were funded in December of 2025.Expenses $354,883 · grants $200,000
- 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 professional development, financial literacy, networking skills and mental wellness.Expenses $23,903
- 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. Along with orientation, coaches participate in monthly check-ins and semester gatherings to further their mentorship skills and education.Expenses $7,189
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-0931411
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $604,561
- Income (IRS master file)
- $631,834
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $619,865 | $439,049 | $604,561 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $538,507 | $365,165 | $424,596 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $453,506 | $289,859 | $249,244 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $221,250 | $135,653 | $85,597 | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 88-0931411).
Questions about LEVEL UP CINCINNATI
- What is the EIN of LEVEL UP CINCINNATI?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEVEL UP CINCINNATI is 88-0931411.
- Is LEVEL UP CINCINNATI tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to LEVEL UP CINCINNATI tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEVEL UP CINCINNATI file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LEVEL UP CINCINNATI due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LEVEL UP CINCINNATI last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LEVEL UP CINCINNATI?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names James Rodarte.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEVEL UP CINCINNATI?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $86,250 (Jim Rodarte, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does LEVEL UP CINCINNATI have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $619,865, expenses of $439,049 and total assets of $604,561 at year end.
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