2024-07-01T16:08:37-05:00 2023-12-31 WITHUMSMITHBROWN PC 1835 MARKET STREET SUITE 1710 PHILADELPHIA PA 191032945 990 2023-01-01 273097212 Elevate 215 % STACY HOLLAND ELEV 4847858111 123 South Broad - Suite 1170 Philadelphia PA 19109 Stacy Holland Executive Director 4847858111 2024-11-15 true Stacy Holland 999009999 true ERIC M STRAUSS P00991844 2155462140 2 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Stacy Holland 123 South Broad - Suite 1170 Philadelphia PA 19109 4476161 false X Elevate215.org X 2010 PA Elevate 215 is developing a collaborative and research-based vision for education to advance learning outcomes for Philadelphia students over the next decade. 13 13 14 11 0 9663008 4167697 116250 114750 32164 193714 0 0 9811422 4476161 4121077 3704713 0 0 1426091 1610146 0 0 359035 1587539 1571467 7134707 6886326 2676715 -2410165 13796068 9936653 2082265 633015 11713803 9303638 X ELEVATE 215 IS A CATALYST FOR PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE WORLD OF TOMORROW BY MODERNIZING THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE IN PHILADELPHIA SCHOOLS TODAY. WE DO THIS BY: SUPPORTING SCHOOLS AND TALENT, COLLABORATING WITH OUR PARTNERS, EXPANDING ACCESS AND RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES, AND ADVOCATING TO CREATE THE CONDITIONS FOR SUCCESS. false false 4490049 3604713 School and Talent Grants Elevate 215 makes grants to school operators to support the start-up, expansion, or the capacity building of public, public charter, and parochial schools located in Philadelphia. Grant funding supports the expenses of startup, growth and/or improvement activities over the course of single or multiple years. The Organization screens prospective applications by conducting extensive due diligence on the applicants before approving grants, including examination of school models, quantitative data on academic outcomes, analysis of student attendance, attrition, graduation and matriculation data, financial analysis, review of strategic growth plans, assessment of organizational leadership capacity, interviews with school leaders, and school site visits. The Organization grants funds related to talent development initiatives, which are focused on strengthening the recruitment, retention and skill development of school leaders and teachers. In 2023, Elevate 215 supported 22 organizations. Community Resources Elevate 215 maintains two web-based platforms to educate families about school options that are available throughout Philadelphia. Greatphillyschools.org is a web-based information system that provides detailed descriptions of 400+ K-12 public (district and charter), parochial, and private schools throughout Philadelphia. The site also provides resource articles that address various topics related to navigating the education system. Topics include but are not limited to frequently asked questions on school applications processed specifically by sector, scholarships, how to interact with a student's teacher, and other relevant information. In 2023, over 200,000 families accessed the website. In addition, Great Philly Schools hosted an annual K-12 Fair in October, where over 7,500 students and families participated and gathered information about school options in Philadelphia. The second technology platform is Applyphillycharter.org. Elevate 215 operates the Apply Philly (www.applyphillycharter.org) platform, an online student enrollment system that manages the application and acceptance process for 71% of the public charter school campuses citywide. In 2023, over 29,000 families submitted 130,000 applications to select a K-12 public charter school. Policy and Advocacy To ensure that the conditions exist in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania to support the growth and improvement of quality schools, the Organization educates and advocates for evolved education-related policies and makes grants to support such advocacy. The Organization's advocacy is always nonpartisan; it does not support or advocate on behalf of candidates for elected office or education legislation. 937104 114750 Elevate 215 operates the Apply Philly Charter (www.applyphillycharter.org) platform, an online student enrollment system that manages the application and acceptance process for 71% of the public charter school campuses citywide. 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In addition, the Organization qualifies for charitable contribution deductions and has been classified as an organization that is not a private foundation. Income, which is not related to exempt purposes, less applicable deductions, is subject to federal and state corporate income taxes. The Organization has no unrelated business income for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. true Alliance for Progress Charter School 1722 Cecil B Moore Avenue Philadelphia PA 19121 232961059 501c3 181178 School Growth Big Picture Philadelphia 2300 W Master Street Philadelphia PA 19121 261413610 501c3 100000 School Growth Children First PA CTE 990 Spring Garden Suite 200 Philadelphia PA 19123 232137461 501c3 100000 School Growth Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School 1717 W Allegheny Avenue Philadelphia PA 19132 273106321 501c3 25000 School Growth Esperanza Elementary Growth 4261 North 5th Street Philadelphia PA 19140 232853988 501c3 278000 School Growth Girls' High Growth Grant 30 South 17th Street 11th Floor Philadelphia PA 19103 812911777 501c3 21000 Growth of Girls Independence Mission Schools 1012 West Thompson Street Third Flo Philadelphia PA 19103 454720688 501c3 309732 School Growth MaST II Growth Grant 1800 EAST BYBERRY ROAD Philadelphia PA 19116 473810173 501c3 300000 School Growth MaST III Community Charter School 1800 EAST BYBERRY ROAD Philadelphia PA 19116 831383617 501c3 200000 School Growth McMichael-BTO Implementation 30 South 17th Street 11th Floor Philadelphia PA 19103 200153451 501c3 175119 School Growth MYA-BTO-Implementation 30 South 17th Street 11th Floor Philadelphia PA 19103 200153451 501c3 134883 School Growth Pan American -BTO Implementation 2830 North American St Philadelphia PA 19133 262133132 501c3 253000 School Growth Philadelphia Charters for Excellence 222 Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038 272760661 501c3 165900 Policy Philadelphia Charters for Excellence 222 N Keswick Ave Glenside PA 19103 272760661 501c3 450000 Advocacy Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School 3300 Henry Ave Philadelphia PA 19129 222436383 501c3 100000 School growth Steppingstone Scholars Inc 123 S Broad Street Suite 850 Philadelphia PA 19109 421612131 501c3 57250 School Growth Teach Plus PO Box 845737 Boston MA 02284 133541913 501c3 125000 School Growth Young Scholars 900 N Marshall St Philadelphia PA 19123 232976339 501c3 49700 School Growth The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia 30 South 17th Street 11th Floor Philadelphia PA 19103 232174863 501c3 318822 School Growth Center for Black Educator Development 7901 HIDDEN LN Elkins Park PA 190271103 841814119 501c3 92500 School Growth Saint Joseph's University 5600 City Ave Philadelphia PA 19131 231352674 501c3 32230 School Growth KIPP North Philadelphia Elementary Academy 2409 W Westmoreland St Philadelphia PA 19129 824132057 501c3 175000 School Growth 22 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Applicants selected to receive grants will enter into an agreement with the organization that sets forth goals and performance benchmarks. The organization will work closely with applicants to provide support and address challenges to ensure that goals and benchmarks are met. X X X false false false false false false false false false Stacy E Holland Executive Director 244400 0 0 0 0 0 10000 0 19216 0 273616 0 0 0 Eileen Walsh Co-Director - Development 120943 0 0 0 0 0 5092 0 28214 0 154249 0 0 0 Scott Gaiber Deputy Chief - Investments 177550 0 0 0 0 0 7400 0 31375 0 216325 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B Elevate 215 has engaged the firm WithumSmith+Brown PC, independent auditors, to prepare Form 990 based on the audited financial statements. The completed form is reviewed by Elevate 215's Executive Director and YTPC (Professional Services Accounting Firm). Once the Executive Director approves it, Form 990 is shared with the Board of Directors Finance Committee for review and comment. The board reviews and approves the final version of Form 990 before filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C Elevate 215 ADOPTED A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IN SEPTEMBER, 2010. BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE CONFLICTS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS USING A DISCLOSURE FORM THAT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD'S NOMINATING COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE DISCLOSURES TO ENSURE THAT (A) THERE ARE NO CONFLICTS, OR (B) ANY BOARD-MEMBER OR OFFICER INTERESTS WHICH CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR CONFLICTS HAVE BEEN PROPERLY NOTED, AND THAT CARE HAS BEEN TAKEN BY THE BOARD TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THE BOARD'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY TO ENSURE THAT THE INTEREST(S) IN QUESTION DO NOT INFLUENCE BOARD OR MANAGEMENT DECISIONS. IF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A DIRECTOR OR COMMITTEE MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM SUCH MEMBER OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD SUCH MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF AFTER HEARING THE MEMBER'S RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE BOARD CHAIR OR THE GOVERNANCE/ NOMINATING COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OVERSEES EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE BOARD ANNUALLY REVIEWS EXECUTIVE BASE COMPENSATION, AS WELL AS RAISES AND BONUSES WHICH ARE DETERMINED BY THREE PRIMARY FACTORS: THE BUDGET OF THE ORGANIZATION; A REVIEW OF COMPENSATION PAID IN SIMILAR NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS, BOTH LOCAL AND NATIONAL, FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS; AND THE PERFORMANCE OF THE OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE. ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND POLICIES WILL BE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FOR THE SAME PERIOD OF DISCLOSURE AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 6104(D). REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED WITHIN TEN BUSINESS DAYS AT NO COST TO THE REQUESTER. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND POLICIES WILL BE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FOR THE SAME PERIOD OF DISCLOSURE AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 6104(D). REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED WITHIN TEN BUSINESS DAYS AT NO COST TO THE REQUESTER. Form 990, Part III, Line 4D Elevate 215 maintains two web-based platforms to educate families about school options that are available throughout Philadelphia. Greatphillyschools.org is a web-based information system that provides detailed descriptions of 400+ K-12 public (district and charter), parochial, and private schools throughout Philadelphia. The site also provides resource articles that address various topics related to navigating the education system. Topics include but are not limited to frequently asked questions on school applications processed specifically by sector, scholarships, how to interact with a student's teacher, and other relevant information. In 2023, over 200,000 families accessed the website. In addition, Great Philly Schools hosted an annual K-12 Fair in October, where over 7,500 students and families participated and gathered information about school options in Philadelphia. The second technology platform is Applyphillycharter.org. Elevate 215 operates the Apply Philly Charter (www.applyphillycharter.org) platform, an online student enrollment system that manages the application and acceptance process for 71% of the public charter school campuses citywide. In 2023, over 29,000 families submitted 130,000 applications to select a K-12 public charter school.