2023-05-14T07:42:14-05:00 2022-12-31 WITHUMSMITHBROWN PC 1835 MARKET STREET SUITE 1710 PHILADELPHIA PA 191032945 990 2022-01-01 273097212 Elevate 215 % STACY HOLLAND ELEV 4847858111 123 South Broad - Suite 1170 Philadelphia PA 19109 Stacy Holland Executive Director 4847858111 2023-05-15 true Stacy Holland 999009999 ERIC M STRAUSS P00991844 2155462140 2 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Stacy Holland 123 South Broad - Suite 1170 Philadelphia PA 19109 9811443 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. 10 10 14 10 0 10390783 9663008 114000 116250 13537 32164 665 0 10518985 9811422 5472946 4121077 0 0 1897085 1426091 0 0 384460 1589632 1587539 8959663 7134707 1559322 2676715 9991857 13796068 954769 2082265 9037088 11713803 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 4489785 4121077 School and Talent Investments Elevate 215 makes grants to school operators to support the start-up, expansion, or the capacity building of public, public charter, and catholic 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 invests in talent development initiatives, which are focused on strengthening the recruitment, retention and skill development of school leaders and teachers. In 2022, Elevate 215 supported 22 organizations. Community Resources The Organization develops and maintains two technology-based resources to support families in learning about and selecting a school that is a good fit for their children. GreatPhillySchools.org is a web-based information resource that helps parents and guardians learn about school options in Philadelphia by sharing information on school services and performance ratings for more than 2,000 pre-kindergarten and K-12 schools; it also features advice and answers to frequently asked questions on various topics including school application processes specific by sector, scholarships, how to apply to high schools, interacting with a student's teacher, and other relevant information. In 2022, over 200,000 families utilized the website. In 2022, Great Philly Schools held an in-person high school fair, an annual event held in October, at which over 100 schools provided information to 9,000 students and families. An additional technology platform, Apply Philly Charter (applyphillycharter.org), is an online standard enrollment system that facilitates the application and acceptance process for a majority of the public charter schools in Philadelphia. In 2022, over 23,000 families utilized Apply Philly Charter to select a 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. 776253 116250 The organization develops and maintains the technology platform, Apply Philly Charter (applyphillycharter.org). This is an online standard enrollment system that facilitates the application and acceptance process for a majority of the public charter schools in Philadelphia. 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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, 2022 and 2021. true Alliance for Progress Charter School 1722 Cecil B Moore Avenue Philadelphia PA 19121 232961059 501c3 9375 School Growth Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School 1717 W Allegheny Avenue Philadelphia PA 19132 273106321 501c3 25000 School Growth Esperanza Academy Charter School 3150 North Mascher Street Philadelphia PA 19133 232853988 501c3 559296 School Growth Faith in the Future Foundation 222 N 17th Street Philadelphia PA 19103 455064611 501c3 25000 School Growth Independence Mission Schools 120 South Warner Road King of Prussia PA 19406 454720688 501c3 328000 School Growth Inquiry Schools 595 Barnes St Philadelphia PA 19128 462735104 501c3 26500 School growth KIPP Administrative Services Corp 5070 Parkside Avenue Philadelphia PA 19131 050546103 501c3 1000000 School Growth MaST II Community Charter School 1 Crown Way Philadelphia PA 19154 831383617 501c3 416667 School Growth Mastery Charter Elementary School 5700 Wayne Avenue Philadelphia PA 19144 205593485 501c3 100000 School Growth Philadelphia Charters for Excellence 222 Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038 272760661 501c3 228350 Policy Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School 3300 Henry Avenue Philadelphia PA 19129 832235136 501c3 100000 School Growth School District of Philadelphia 440 N Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19130 236004102 115 64448 Hill-Freedman Spring Point School District of Philadelphia 440 N Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19130 236004102 75000 School Growth Skyrocket Education Inc 2094 Ellen Drive Merrick NY 11566 852740460 501c3 138500 School Growth Steppingstone Scholars Inc 1301 Cecil B Moore Avenue Philadelphia PA 19122 421612131 501c3 57250 School Growth Teach for America Inc PO Box 398552 San Francisco CA 94139 133541913 501c3 400000 Talent Center for Black Educator Development 7901 HIDDEN LN Elkins Park PA 190271103 841814119 501c3 468178 School Growth Saint Joseph's University 5600 City Ave Philadelphia PA 19131 231352674 501c3 9800 School Growth Panorama Education 24 School St Fourth Floor Boston MA 02108 900995958 501c3 20908 School Growth KIPP North Philadelphia Elementary Academy 2409 W Westmoreland St Philadelphia PA 19129 824132057 501c3 44000 School Growth 19 1 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 248220 0 0 0 0 0 10000 0 14821 0 273041 0 0 0 Eileen Walsh Co- Director 118899 0 0 0 0 0 4920 0 26508 0 150327 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B THE ORGANIZATION HAS ENGAGED OUR INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS, WITHUMSMITH+BROWN P.C., TO PREPARE FORM 990 BASED ON THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE COMPLETED FORM IS REVIEWED BY ELEVATE 215'S EXECUTIVE. DIRECTOR AND YPTC, A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FIRM. THE FORM IS ALSO SHARED WITH the BOARD's FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT. THE FINAL VERSION OF THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD PRIOR TO 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 The Organization develops and maintains two technology-based resources to support families in learning about and selecting a school that is a good fit for their children. GreatPhillySchools.org is a web-based information resource that helps parents and guardians learn about school options in Philadelphia by sharing information on school services and performance ratings for more than 2,000 pre-kindergarten and K-12 schools; it also features advice and answers to frequently asked questions on various topics including school application processes specific by sector, scholarships, how to apply to high schools, interacting with a student's teacher, and other relevant information. In 2022, over 200,000 families utilized the website. In 2022, Great Philly Schools held an in-person high school fair, an annual event held in October, at which over 100 schools provided information to 9,000 students and families. An additional technology platform, Apply Philly Charter (applyphillycharter.org), is an online standard enrollment system that facilitates the application and acceptance process for a majority of the public charter schools in Philadelphia. In 2022, over 23,000 families utilized Apply Philly Charter to select a school. FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:CONSULTING TOTAL FEES:794329 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:HUMAN RESOURCES TOTAL FEES:47436