Civic Intelligence

Level Up Cincinnati

EIN 88-0931411 • 501(c)3 • Madeira, OH

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

Level Up Cincinnati is a non-profit focused on coaching, support, and personal development for Black and Latinx, first-generation college students. We are supported by a professional network of coaches and leaders invested in helping students springboard their careers and advance their lives to the next level.Level Up Cincinnati eases the transition from high school to college and maximizes opportunities in the transition from college to career. We assist young adults in building their network, improving business acumen, discovering their strengths, and building relevant work experience. Then we help place them in high-trajectory jobs, reshaping the future of our community.

6760 Woodland Reserve CourtMadeira, OH 45243

www.levelupcincinnati.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

85th percentile

36%

Higher net margin than 85% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

96th percentile

191%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

105%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

Up

$424,596

Up $175,352 (+70%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$424,596

Up $175,352 (+70%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin85th percentile

Revenue

Up

$538,507

Up $85,001 (+19%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$365,165

Up $75,306 (+26%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$173,342

Up $9,695 (+5.9%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth96th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2022: $85,597Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $85,5972022Assets 2023: $249,244Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $249,2442023Assets 2024: $424,596Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $424,5962024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$424,596
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$424,596
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0Revenue 2022: $221,250Expenses 2022: $135,653Net Income 2022: $85,5972022Revenue 2023: $453,506Expenses 2023: $289,859Net Income 2023: $163,6472023Revenue 2024: $538,507Expenses 2024: $365,165Net Income 2024: $173,3422024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$538,507
Expenses$365,165
Net Income$173,342
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$424,596
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$424,596
Revenue
$538,507
Expenses
$365,165
Net income
$173,342
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.25$0.00$4.25$5.39$3.65$1.73
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.49$0.00$2.49$4.54$2.90$1.64
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.86$0.00$0.86$2.21$1.36$0.86
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 7, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$554,573
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Level Up Cincinnati is a non-profit focused on coaching, support, and personal development for Black and Latinx, first-generation college students. We are supported by a professional network of coaches and leaders invested in helping students springboard their careers and advance their lives to the next level.Level Up Cincinnati eases the transition from high school to college and maximizes opportunities in the transition from college to career. We assist young adults in building their network, improving business acumen, discovering their strengths, and building relevant work experience. Then we help place them in high-trajectory jobs, reshaping the future of our community.

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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$249,244$424,596▲ $175,352
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$244,244$398,484▲ $154,240
Accounts Receivable$5,000$21,112▲ $16,112
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$249,244$424,596▲ $175,352
Other Assets Total$0$5,000▲ $5,000
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$249,244$424,596▲ $175,352
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$249,244$424,596▲ $175,352
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jim RodarteExecutive DirectorFT$86,250$86,250

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael RodarteChairman of the Board
Brendan HostyBoard Member
Elena TeranBoard Member
Greg OlsonBoard Member
Kathy ListBoard Member
Kyle ShumateBoard Member
Paul DelaneyBoard Member
JeRod LindseyBoard Member/Coach Leader
Jordan HickamSecretary
Rene CheathamTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$551,488
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$-12,981
All Other Contributions
$494,188
Change in Net Assets
$173,342
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$180,000
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$137,734
Other Expenses$47,431
Total Fundraising Expense$1,971
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$180,000--$180,000
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$69,000$17,250-$86,250
Other Salaries and Wages$30,462$7,616-$38,078
Payroll Taxes$10,633$2,658-$13,291
Office Expenses$3,355$7,829-$11,184
Advertising$4,782--$4,782
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,250-$2,250
Insurance$708$1,107-$1,815
Other Expenses$1,220-$1,971$1,220
Other Employee Benefits$92$23-$115
Travel$41--$41
Total Functional Expenses$324,461$38,733$1,971$365,165
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
University of Cincinnati FoundationCincinnati, OH501(c)(3)Program$180,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$16,066
Fundraising Gross Income$3,085
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Aiming for Equity$60,385$3,085$5,330$-2,245
Total Events$60,385$3,085$16,066$-12,981
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Level Up Cincinnati
EIN
88-0931411
Phone
5135492779
Address
6760 Woodland Reserve Court, Madeira, OH 45243

Signing Officer

Name
James Rodarte
Title
Executive Director
Phone
5135492779
Signed
2025-05-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
James Rodarte
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
3
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Firm
Barnes Dennig & Co LTD
Address
150 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Preparer
Paula Hume
Phone
5132418313
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0UC 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.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Jim & Michael Rodarte are brothers. Jim does not sit on the board, but is the Executive Director.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A copy of the Form 990 was provided to the entire board prior to its filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Any 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statments are available upon request.
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