The Level up Project
The Level Up Project is driven by a singular mission: to enable non-profit organizations and communities to achieve their full potential. The organization believes in the power of partnership, innovation, and strategic support to transform visions into impactful realities. The organization's commitment lies in elevating missions and transforming communities through comprehensive services tailored to the unique needs of non-profits and the communities they serve.The Level Up Project's commitment is to foster enduring change in urban, rural, and underserved areas, where disparities are most pronounced. The organization aims to create a world where everyone, can thrive and achieve their full potential.
The Level up Project at a glance
- Total assets
- $188,240
- +676.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $245,478
- -64.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $230,691
- -65.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Level up Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Transgender Education Network Meadows Place, TX | Regranting to carry out the project | $48,258 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $188,240 | $245,478 | $230,691 | — | — |
| 2024 | $24,232 | $684,632 | $675,513 | $48,258 | 1 |
About The Level up Project
Based on IRS filings
The Level up Project is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Humble, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $188K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Level up Project is led by Alyssa C. Douglas, Board Chair on every filing since 2024; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alyssa C. Douglas
Board Chair
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dione Friends
Coexecutive Director
On filings since 2024
25 hrs/week
$14K (2024) → $57K (2025)
Latisha R. Ilhan
Coexecutive Director
On filings since 2024
25 hrs/week
$14K (2024) → $57K (2025)
Charlisa Shelly
Vice Chair
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Friends
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Loretta Jenkins
Secretary
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $57K, to Latisha R Ilhan (CoExecutive Dir). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Level up Project
How large is The Level up Project?
The Level up Project reported $188K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $245K.
What is The Level up Project?
The Level up Project is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Humble, TX. It holds $188K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Level up Project operate?
The Level up Project has awarded grants in Texas.
What is The Level up Project's EIN?
The Level up Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2636776. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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