Brooklyn Level Up Inc

“The Form 990 is reviewed by the accountants prior to signing and submission.”

“During board and officer meetings, attendees are asked if they have any conflicts of interests, which must be disclosed - verbally and in written form - to the Board and the Executive Director.”

“All policies and documents required to be provided to the public are available upon request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: BKLVLUP Cultivate is committed to environmental justice, empowering community membersespecially youthto engage with the green economy while addressing critical issues related to soil health, air quality, and extreme heat. Through its citizen scientist corps, the initiative trains residents to identify environmental challenges, map their impact, navigate government programs, and drive community-led solutions. Its flagship project includes a paid youth-led soil testing program, interactive data collection workshops, and community-driven mapping projects, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to advocate for a healthier, more resilient future. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: FABGC: Brooklyn Level Up is a founding member of the Flatbush African Burial Ground Coalition that seeks to preserve the sacred final resting place of enslaved Africans in flatbush as well as amplify the voices and decision-making of the descendant community as it relates to the burial ground. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Project Resilience: Started as part of BKLVLUP's COVID pandemic response, BKLVLUP continues a small grocery delivery service program for homebound seniors. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: CB17 Rezoning: Part of BKLVLUP's community consulting work, BKLVLUP was contracted by CB17 to conduct community engagement work in the neighborhoods covered by CB17 in order to educate community residents on rezoning, gather community feedback on a rezoning survey, design and host community walking tours regarding zoning and create educational videos regarding same. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: BKLVLUP acts as NYCCEC's TRIE partner for the East Flatbush community, facilitating The People's Money. The People's Money is New York City's annual citywide Participatory Budgeting (PB) initiative where community members decide how to spend part of the city's budget.”

“1). Due to New York State Law, the organization needed to have an audit review, passing a revenue threshold for the first time. Journal entries were strongly recommended by the accountants, producing updated financial statements. 2). Additionally, we are correcting the fiscal year end entered incorrectly in the originally Form 990. As a result of both of these items, we are filing an amended Form 990.”