Acclivus Inc
Acclivus Inc is a Chicago-based public charity and community health organization focused on community violence prevention. It supports people in Chicago-area communities at risk of violence and other negative health outcomes through outreach, conflict mediation, case management, hospital response, and related services.
Acclivus Inc at a glance
In short: Acclivus Inc gave $2.3M across 31 grants in 2023 (avg $74K), mostly in Illinois. 35% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $2,300,715
- -10.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 31
- +34.8% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $74,217
- -33.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $78,254
- Total assets
- $6,506,059
- +338.0% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (11 of 31, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Acclivus Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1640 W Roosevelt Rd Ste 608, Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (773) 319-4211
Website: https://acclivusinc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Acclivus Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Second Chance Initiative ($280K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 31 grants of 73 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Acclivus describes its work as serving Chicago-area populations and maintaining community ties in high-violence neighborhoods across greater Chicagoland and Illinois. Its website lists street outreach communities in Chicago and nearby areas, including Harvey. All of its reported 2023 grant dollars went to Illinois recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Acclivus Inc open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 11 of 31 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $96K. How we count
Medians: $24K first-time, $91K repeat.
- 65% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2021) to $2.6M (2022). In 2023 it made 31 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Chance Initiative Chicago, IL | Violence Prevention | $280,050 |
| Beyond Athletics Chicago, IL | Violence Prevention | $138,603 |
| Work Foundation Chicago, IL | Violence Prevention | $112,528 |
| Urban Prescriptives Chicago, IL | Violence Prevention | $109,671 |
| Giving Others Dreams God Inc Chicago, IL | Violence Prevention | $108,992 |
| The Support Group Chicago, IL | Violence Prevention | $105,766 |
| Think Outside Da Block Chicago, IL | Violence Prevention | $105,686 |
| Hyde Park Art Center Chicago, IL | Violence Prevention | $105,594 |
| True Star Chicago, IL | Violence Prevention | $101,116 |
| I Said What I Said Chicago, IL | Violence Prevention | $99,593 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization says its annual fiscal audits are available and report no material findings.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,506,059 | $13,475,269 | $13,493,092 | $2,300,715 | 31 | $84 |
| 2022 | $1,485,389 | $9,994,871 | $10,132,570 | $2,570,422 | 23 | $42 |
| 2021 | $1,863,590 | $9,391,345 | $8,263,377 | $1,904,215 | 19 | $108 |
| 2020 | $2,216,635 | $3,986,529 | $3,802,134 | — | — | $197 |
| 2019 | $864,124 | $1,684,894 | $1,667,637 | — | — | $215 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Acclivus’s mission is to support community health and well-being for Chicago-area populations at risk for violence and other negative health outcomes.
Its programs include street outreach and conflict mediation for people at high risk of violence involvement, case management, and hospital response for people injured by violence and their loved ones. The organization also provides training, community engagement, and public education related to violence prevention, as well as behavioral health services.
In 2023, Acclivus reported giving grants to local organizations whose missions span violence prevention and youth services. For example, Work Foundation describes its mission as working with the youth community to address crime and advocate for resources; Think Outside Da Block says it aims to improve the quality of life of disadvantaged youth and build healthy communities; and Grand Boulevard Prevention Services describes its work as providing prevention services to youth at risk for substance abuse and providing violence prevention.
Grantmaking
In 2023, Acclivus awarded 31 grants totaling $2,300,715. Grants ranged from $7,585 to $280,050, with a median of $78,254. The largest reported awards included $280,050 to Second Chance Initiative, $138,603 to Beyond Athletics, $112,528 to Work Foundation, and $109,671 to Urban Prescriptives. The listed 2023 grant dollars went entirely to recipients in Illinois.
Other notable 2023 recipients included Giving Others Dreams God Inc ($108,992), The Support Group ($105,766), Think Outside Da Block ($105,686), Hyde Park Art Center ($105,594), True Star ($101,116), and I Said What I Said ($99,593). Giving Others Dreams describes its work as providing re-entry training and healing services, with a focus on reducing violence and supporting survivors of domestic violence. The Support Group describes its mission as conducting neighborhood sports, afterschool, and business boot camp programs across Chicago. Hyde Park Art Center describes its mission as stimulating and sustaining visual arts in Chicago.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists LeVon Stone Sr. as chief executive officer, Sheila Regan as chief operating officer, and Divonte Lumpkin as chief financial officer. It lists Dr. Richard Gardner Sr. as chairperson; Zarena LeBlanc as secretary; Laura Ng as treasurer; Fallon Willis, Dr. Ashley Wolf, and Dr. Yalaунда Thomas as board members; and Bamani Obadele as community engagement director.
Acclivus identifies LeVon Stone Sr. and Dr. Joseph Strickland as co-founders. The organization says Stone leads Acclivus and has worked in violence prevention for 20 years.
Acclivus Inc is led by Levon Stone Sr., Chief Executive Officer since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 4 of 10 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Levon Stone Sr.
Chief Executive Officer
CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$119K (2019) → $158K (2023)
Richard Gardner Sr.
Chairperson
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bamani Obadele
Community Engagement Director
Committee Eng Director → Community Engagement Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$75K (2019) → $125K (2023)
Sheila Regan
Chief Operating Officer
COO → Chief Operating Officer, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$119K (2019) → $158K (2023)
Divonte Lumpkin
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$64K (2022) → $130K (2023)
Ashley Wolf
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fallon Willis
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Ng
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zarena Leblanc
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yalaunda Thomas
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Phyllis West (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Celia Colon (2021) — Board Member · Filing note: Term ended mid 2021
- Former: Sherri Keyes (2021) — Board Member · Filing note: Term ended early 2021
- Former: John Hardy (2019) — Field Director
- Former: Tomas Ortiz (2019) — Field Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $158K, to Sheila Regan (Chief Operating Officer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Acclivus Inc
How much does Acclivus Inc give each year?
Acclivus Inc gave $2.3M across 31 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $2.6M across 23 grants.
What is Acclivus Inc's typical grant size?
Acclivus Inc's median grant in 2023 was $78,254, and its average grant was $74,217, across 31 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Acclivus Inc that year got $35K on average.
Where does Acclivus Inc give grants?
Acclivus Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (27 grants).
Does Acclivus Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Acclivus Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Violence Prevention" (31 grants).
Who are Acclivus Inc's largest grantees?
Acclivus Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Second Chance Initiative ($280,050), Beyond Athletics ($138,603) and Work Foundation ($112,528), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Acclivus Inc?
Acclivus Inc reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.5M.
What does Acclivus Inc fund?
Acclivus’s mission is to support community health and well-being for Chicago-area populations at risk for violence and other negative health outcomes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Acclivus Inc?
Acclivus Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check acclivusinc.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Acclivus Inc's EIN?
Acclivus Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3108215. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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