Grantmaking public charity · EIN 27-3097212
Elevate 215
Philadelphia, PA
Elevate 215 is a public charity that makes grants based in Philadelphia, PA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $2.89M in grants paid across 18 grants, with $6.25M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Esperanza Academy Charter School, The Fund for the School District of PA and Philadelphia Charters for Excellence.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Elevate 215's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
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.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Elevate 215 is developing a collaborative and research-based vision for education to advance learning outcomes for Philadelphia students over the next decade.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esperanza Academy Charter School | Philadelphia, PA | School Growth | $622,204 |
| The Fund for the School District of PA | Philadelphia, PA | School Growth | $398,585 |
| Philadelphia Charters for Excellence | Glenside, PA | Policy Advocacy | $383,800 |
| Center for Black Educator Development | Elkins Park, PA | School Growth | $268,396 |
| KIPP Octavius Catto Academy | Philadelphia, PA | — | $175,000 |
| Pan American Academy Charter School - V | Philadelphia, PA | School Growth | $153,500 |
| Young Scholars Charter School | Philadelphia, PA | School Growth | $137,500 |
| National Center for Grow Your Own | Plymouth, MI | School Growth | $135,000 |
| Big Picture Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | School Growth | $100,000 |
| Children First PA CTE | Philadelphia, PA | School Growth | $100,000 |
| MAST Community Charter School II | Philadelphia, PA | School Growth | $75,000 |
| Alliance For Progress Charter School | Philadelphia, PA | Chromebooks | $71,121 |
| Teach Plus | Boston, MA | School Growth | $62,500 |
| African American Charter School Coalition | Philadelphia, PA | School Grants | $50,000 |
| Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School | Philadelphia, PA | Chromebooks | $40,000 |
| Building 21 | Philadelphia, PA | School Growth | $40,000 |
| Imhotep Institute | Philadelphia, PA | School Growth | $40,000 |
| Mastery Shoemaker | Philadelphia, PA | School Growth | $40,000 |
Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Elevate 215 accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Elevate 215's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Elevate 215 give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $2,892,606 in grants paid (18 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Elevate 215 funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Esperanza Academy Charter School (PA), $622K, The Fund for the School District of PA (PA), $399K, Philadelphia Charters for Excellence (PA), $384K, Center for Black Educator Development (PA), $268K and KIPP Octavius Catto Academy (PA), $175K.