Lever Inc
Engage in activities to spur economic and entrepreneurial development and to leverage assets in the northern Berkshire county, ma region.
Lever Inc at a glance
In short: Lever Inc gave $115K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $115,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,333
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $431,081
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lever Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ernest Pharmaceuticals Inc ($50K). Together the top 3 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 23 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lever Inc gives
- Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2019) to $166K (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ernest Pharmaceuticals Inc Hadley, MA | — | $50,000 |
| Jaccpro LLC South Easton, MA | — | $40,000 |
| Organicin Scientific Inc Amherst, MA | — | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $431,081 | $762,119 | $784,573 | $115,000 | 3 | $1,735 |
| 2023 | $451,029 | $639,146 | $851,437 | $115,000 | 3 | $2,386 |
| 2022 | $658,469 | $853,515 | $626,467 | $95,000 | 4 | $1,364 |
| 2021 | $349,644 | $605,277 | $805,105 | $165,608 | 8 | $544 |
| 2020 | $574,532 | $545,129 | $666,627 | $107,350 | 5 | $1,158 |
| 2019 | $678,690 | $732,077 | $570,853 | $75,000 | 3 | — |
About Lever Inc
Based on IRS filings
Lever Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in North Adams, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $431K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $115K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lever Inc is led by Steve Jenks, Chair of Board since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steve Jenks
Chair of Board
Board Member → Chair of Board, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Dubendorf
Director
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Randolph
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Nielsen
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jd Chesloff
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Dixon
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent Heeringa
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Petersen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey D Thomas
Executive Di
Director → Executive Director, 2021
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$119K (2019) → $111K (2024)
Sara Lalumia
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Cairn Cross (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: James Birge (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Rich Rowe (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Mahon (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jack Wadsworth (2022) — Board Member
- Former: John S Wadsworth (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Julia Bowen (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Laurie Thomsen (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Morgenthal (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Travis McCready (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Barry Davis (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Denise Richardello (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Donald Dubendorf (2021) — Board Member
- Former: James Mahon (2021) — Clerk
- Former: Lee Park (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Rowe (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Tina Olsen (2021) — Board Member
- Former: William Schmidt (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jamie Birge (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Will Schmidt (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $111K, to Jeffrey Thomas (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Lever Inc
How much does Lever Inc give each year?
Lever Inc gave $115K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $115K across 3 grants.
What is Lever Inc's typical grant size?
Lever Inc's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $38,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Lever Inc give grants?
Lever Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
How large is Lever Inc?
Lever Inc reported $431K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $762K.
What is Lever Inc?
Lever Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in North Adams, MA. It holds $431K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Lever Inc's EIN?
Lever Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4159401. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Lever Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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