Totals
- Total revenue
- $245,478
- Total expenses
- $230,691
- Contributions and grants received
- $0
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $242,998
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $2,480
- Total assets, end of year
- $188,240
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $154,625
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $33,615
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $168,593
- Management and general expenses
- $38,852
- Fundraising expenses
- $23,246
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $168,593
Program services were 73.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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2a · Program service revenue: PROJECT GRANTS
total $242,998 · related or exempt $242,998
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3 · Investment income
total $0
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4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
total $0
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5 · Royalties
total $0
-
6d · Net rental income or loss
total $0
-
7d · Net gain or loss
total $0
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8c · Net income from fundraising events
total $0
-
9c · Net income from gaming
total $0
-
10c · Net income from sales of inventory
total $0
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11a · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS
total $2,480 · related or exempt $2,480
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11e · Other revenue, total
$2,480
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments
total $0
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2 · Grants to domestic individuals
total $0
-
3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals
total $0
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4 · Benefits paid to or for members
total $0
-
5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $141,666 · program services $99,166 · management and general $28,333 · fundraising $14,167
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6 · Compensation of disqualified persons
total $0
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $33,325 · program services $23,328 · management and general $6,665 · fundraising $3,332
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $0
-
9 · Other employee benefits
total $0
-
10 · Payroll taxes
total $0
-
11a · Fees: management
total $0
-
11b · Fees: legal
total $0
-
11c · Fees: accounting
total $0
-
11d · Fees: lobbying
total $0
-
11e · Fees: professional fundraising services
total $0
-
11f · Fees: investment management
total $0
-
11g · Fees: other
total $22,803 · program services $22,308 · management and general $495
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $0
-
13 · Office expenses
total $2,479 · program services $1,735 · management and general $496 · fundraising $248
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14 · Information technology
total $0
-
15 · Royalties
total $0
-
16 · Occupancy
total $0
-
17 · Travel
total $2,107 · program services $1,475 · management and general $421 · fundraising $211
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18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials
total $0
-
19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $0
-
20 · Interest
total $0
-
21 · Payments to affiliates
total $0
-
22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $0
-
23 · Insurance
total $2,632 · program services $1,233 · management and general $1,223 · fundraising $176
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24a · Other expenses: Venue and meals
total $10,080 · program services $10,080
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24b · Other expenses: Bank Charges & Fees
total $5,403 · management and general $600 · fundraising $4,803
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24c · Other expenses: Contribution expense
total $5,000 · program services $5,000
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24d · Other expenses: Membership Dues & Subscription
total $3,094 · program services $2,166 · management and general $619 · fundraising $309
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24e · All other expenses
total $2,102 · program services $2,102
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $22,965 · end of year $160,316
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2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
end of year $0
-
3 · Pledges and grants receivable
end of year $0
-
4 · Accounts receivable
end of year $7,212
-
5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people
end of year $15,000
-
6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons
end of year $0
-
7 · Other notes and loans receivable
end of year $0
-
8 · Inventories for sale or use
end of year $0
-
9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $1,267 · end of year $5,712
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
end of year $0
-
11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
end of year $0
-
12 · Investments: other securities
end of year $0
-
13 · Investments: program-related
end of year $0
-
14 · Intangible assets
end of year $0
-
15 · Other assets
end of year $0
-
17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $5,479 · end of year $35,388
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25 · Other liabilities
end of year $119,237
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $18,753 · end of year $33,615
Mission and programs · 2025
Mission
The Level Up Project is driven by a singular mission: to enable non-profit organizations and communities to achieve their full potential. The organization believes in the power of partnership, innovation, and strategic support to transform visions into impactful realities. The organization's commitment lies in elevating missions and transforming communities through comprehensive services tailored to the unique needs of non-profits and the communities they serve.The Level Up Project's commitment is to foster enduring change in urban, rural, and underserved areas, where disparities are most pronounced. The organization aims to create a world where everyone, can thrive and achieve their full potential.
Activities or mission (Part I)
Advocacy - Our advocacy efforts are focused on raising awareness and sparking action against various disparities. Through dynamic campaigns, social media outreach, and meaningful partnerships, we strive to bring critical issues to the forefront of public consciousness. We are dedicated to empowering individuals within urban, rural, and underserved areas, advocating for systemic changes that promote inclusivity and equality across all levels of society. Tech Tools - Recognizing the transformative power of technology, we support the research and development of tech tools specifically designed to meet the needs of the community. Our program prioritizes accessibility and inclusivity, ensuring that these innovations are beneficial to individuals with disabilities. By collaborating with disability advocacy groups and adhering to universal design principles, we are making technology a cornerstone of empowerment and equality.Financial Literacy - Financial literacy is key to achieving economic
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In 2025, The Level Up Project's Fiscal Sponsorship program provided crucial back-office support, financial guidance, and mentorship to several promising grassroots initiatives, allowing them to focus on their vital community work and expand their impact. The significantly expanded Financial Literacy program offered tailored workshops, accessible online resources, and community-based sessions covering essential financial skills like budgeting, saving, and understanding credit, alongside specialized tracks for aspiring entrepreneurs. These programs fostered greater economic independence and resilience within underserved communities by equipping individuals with practical knowledge and supporting community-led change efforts. The fiscal sponsorship initiative also facilitated valuable connections and skill-building opportunities among the supported projects. Ultimately, both programs in 2025 effectively amplified community-driven solutions and individual financial empowerment across diverse populations.Financial Stewardship & Community ImpactAs a trusted intermediary and partner in social change, The Level Up Project proudly served as the fiscal steward for $2,416,191 in total funding in 2025. This critical capital was made possible through the collective generosity of individual donors, visionary foundations, and corporate partners.Turning Capital into ActionRather than just managing funds, the organization ensured these resources were strategically deployed to maximize real-world outcomes. By providing rigorous financial oversight, administrative support, and operational stability, we empowered our various fiscal projects to focus entirely on what they do best: driving grassroots change and uplifting the communities they serve. Our Promise: Every dollar entrusted to us is managed with the highest standards of transparency and accountability, ensuring that our donors' generosity directly translates into sustainable, long-term mission advancement.
Expenses $168,593 · Revenue $245,478
As filed on the 2025 return.
Listed in Part VII
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Latisha R IlhanLATISHA R ILHAN
CoExecutive Dir
- Total calculated
- $57,489
- From this org
- $57,489
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 25
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Dione FriendsDIONE FRIENDS
CoExecutive Dir
- Total calculated
- $57,068
- From this org
- $57,068
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 25
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Alyssa C DouglasALYSSA C DOUGLAS
BOARD CHAIR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.25
-
Charlisa ShellyCHARLISA SHELLY
VICE CHAIR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.25
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Loretta JenkinsLORETTA JENKINS
Secretary
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.25
-
Eric FriendsERIC FRIENDS
Treasurer
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.25
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Related organizations on this return
Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.
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THE SOUTH EMPOWERMENT COLLECTIVE
501(C)(4) · SOCIAL WELFARE / CIVIC LEAGUE · TX
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2025
- Filed
- 27 July 2026
- IRS schema version
- 2025v4.1
- Source object
- 202642089349301109
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