Nonprofit · EIN 91-2141507
LEV FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98119
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,968,381 | $2,385,601 | $582,780 | $2,622,750 | $495,825 | $2,126,925 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,541,327 | $2,417,477 | -$876,150 | $2,060,406 | $516,261 | $1,544,145 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,949,562
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $18,624
- Other revenue
- $195
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,001,526
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $469,843
- Other salaries and wages
- $457,774
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,065,219
- Professional fundraising fees
- $29,800
- Legal fees
- $85
- Accounting fees
- $22,392
- Occupancy
- $88,630
- Program services (functional)
- $1,978,542
- Management and general (functional)
- $233,380
- Fundraising (functional)
- $173,679
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,060,406
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,622,750
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $495,825
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,126,925
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,047,825
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,079,100
- Gross receipts
- $2,968,381
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arik Korman | CEO Officer | 40 | $170,286 | $10,920 |
| Eric Holzapel | CEO Officer | 40 | $135,781 | $10,887 |
| Jacob Vela | CPO Officer | 40 | $131,085 | $10,886 |
| Ben Mitchell | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Campbell | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Becky Nissen | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Maria Zontine | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alison McCartan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Effland | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Allison Leep | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Jenkins-Rosenkrantz | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARIK KORMAN | INTERIM CO-CEO Officer | 40 | $127,600 | $0 | $13,953 |
| ERIC HOLZAPFEL | INTERIM CO-CEO Officer | 40 | $127,162 | $0 | $14,077 |
| JACOB VELA | INTERIM CO-CEO Officer | 40 | $122,467 | $0 | $14,080 |
| LAURI HENNESSEY | CEO Officer | 38 | $46,452 | $2,522 | $1,147 |
| BEN MITCHELL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY NISSEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY CAMPBELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| YELIAS BENDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GOLDY BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS PIMPLETON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA ZONTINE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3450 16TH AVE W STE 302A, SEATTLE, WA 98119-1667
- In care of
- % LISA MACFARLANE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Arik Korman, 3450 16th Ave W Ste 320A, Seattle, WA 98109
- Signed the 990
- Arik Korman, CEO
- Phone
- (206) 728-6448
- Website
- www.educationvoters.org
- Return prepared by
- JACOBSON LAWRENCE & ASSOCIATES PLLC
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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-2, and other enrichments to support the whole child: Mind, Body, and Spirit.Expenses $1,103,679 · grants $988,236
- 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 happenings 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 and the importance of fostering safe learning environments and providing student supports.Expenses $491,564 · grants $715
- 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, tree house, 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.Expenses $383,299 · grants $12,575
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 | Not 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
- 91-2141507
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,622,750
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,968,381
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,968,381 | $2,385,601 | $2,622,750 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,541,327 | $2,417,477 | $2,060,406 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,793,076 | $2,381,955 | $3,050,666 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 91-2141507).
Questions about LEV FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of LEV FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEV FOUNDATION is 91-2141507.
- Is LEV FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to LEV FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEV FOUNDATION 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 LEV FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LEV FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LEV FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Arik Korman.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEV FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $170,286 (Arik Korman, CEO).
- How much revenue does LEV FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,968,381, expenses of $2,385,601 and total assets of $2,622,750 at year end.
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