2024-12-10T13:41:28-06:00 2024-06-30 WITHUMSMITHBROWN PC 1835 MARKET STREET SUITE 1710 PHILADELPHIA PA 191032945 990 2024-01-01 273097212 Elevate 215 % STACY HOLLAND ELEV 4847858111 123 South Broad - Suite 1170 Philadelphia PA 19109 Stacy Holland Executive Director 4847858111 2025-05-15 true true AMANDA ROMOND P01714091 2155462140 2024-12-06 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Stacy Holland 123 South Broad - Suite 1170 Philadelphia PA 19109 926596 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. 14 14 0 14 0 4167697 696035 114750 55500 193714 175061 0 0 4476161 926596 3704713 1374424 0 0 1610146 937395 0 0 123487 1571467 531454 6886326 2843273 -2410165 -1916677 9936653 8223310 633015 836349 9303638 7386961 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. This Form 990 pertains to a shortened fiscal period from January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024, reflecting the organization's decision to transition its fiscal year-end from December 31 to June 30. As a result, the contributions reported for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, may appear atypical, as a substantial portion of the organization's contributions are typically received in December. false false 1690132 1374424 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 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. During the period ended June 30, 2024, Elevate 215 supported 9 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. 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. 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. 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. 340749 55500 Apply Philly Charter Elevate 215 operates the Apply Philly Charter For the period of January 1 - June 30, 2024, over 100,000 families utilized the website to gather information on over 400 school options in Philadelphia. In addition, Elevate 215 supports the Apply Philly Charter (applyphillycharter.org) technology platform, which is an online enrollment system that facilitates the application and acceptance process for a majority of the public charter schools in Philadelphia. 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The Organization has no unrelated business income for the period ended June 30, 2024. true Alliance For Progress Charter School 1821 Cecil B Moore Avenue Philadelphia PA 19121 232961059 501(c)(3) 71121 Chromebooks MAST Community Charter School II 1800 EAST BYBERRY Rd Philadelphia PA 19116 473810173 501(C)(3) 75000 School Growth Pan American Academy Charter School - V 2830 N American St Philadelphia PA 19133 262133132 501(C)(3) 153500 School Growth Teach Plus PO Box 845737 Boston MA 02284 263849472 501(C)(3) 62500 School Growth Young Scholars Charter School 900 N Marshall St Philadelphia PA 19123 232976339 501(C)(3) 137500 School Growth The Fund for the School District of PA 30 S 17th St 11th Fl Philadelphia PA 19103 200153451 501(C)(3) 398586 School Growth Center for Black Educator Development 7901 HIDDEN LN Elkins Park PA 19027 841814119 501(C)(3) 281396 School Growth Friends of HFWA Records 1100 E Mt Pleasant Philadelphia PA 19150 932038049 501(C)(3) 129821 SCHOOL GROWTH National Center for Grow Your Own 460 Parkview Dr Plymouth MI 48170 873710216 501(C)(3) 65000 SCHOOL GROWTH 9 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. 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 2024, 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 2024, over 29,000 families submitted 130,000 applications to select a K-12 public charter school.