Level Up Solutions Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to provide services and supports to adults with developmental disabilities across Southern California. Centered on each personand in partnership with their families and our staffwe deliver the guidance and instruction needed to help people live safe, meaningful, and fulfilling lives in the least restrictive, most natural environment possible.
- Income
- $1.3 million
- Spending
- $1.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 68%
- Reserves
- 6.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 100%
- Employees
- 52
- Volunteers
- 5
- Highest pay
- $190,622, operations director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 12% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 28% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1568% of spending went to programs.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
9 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- $824,139 spent. Level Up Solutions delivers person-centered independent living and supported living services to adults with developmental disabilities across the greater Los Angeles area. Staff provide in-home and community-based coaching aligned to individualized goal plans (reviewed with Regional Centers and families), covering the full range of independent-living domains: accessing generic resources; communication; community access and mobility; health and nutrition; housekeeping; hygiene; exercise; meal planning and preparation; money management; social and recreation; safety; self-advocacy; and shopping. Services also include housing stability support (e.g., budgeting, safety planning, medication routines, household organization), college/career transition skill-building (travel training, classroom support, self-advocacy, job readiness), and coordination with landlords, educators, and local agencies to sustain progress. As a result, participants increase daily-living independence, maintain stable housing, access post-secondary learning or employment pathways, and engage more fully in community lifeadvancing Level Up's exempt purpose of promoting independence, inclusion, and quality of life for adults with developmental disabilities. 63 participants at this time.
- The Outdoor Adventure Program provides adults with developmental disabilities opportunities to participate in structured weekend and overnight trips designed to build confidence, independence, and social connection. Activities emphasize recreation, teamwork, peer bonding, and community inclusion in outdoor settings throughout the United States.Although no trips were held during the tax year due to financial hardship among participants, the program remains an active part of Level Up Solutions' mission. Preparations are underway for future events scheduled in the Winter of 2026. The organization continues to seek funding and sponsorships to make participation more accessible to all individuals served.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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