Governance and compliance
We take governance and accountability seriously. Our structures are designed to protect programme quality, support responsible delivery and give partners confidence.
We take governance and accountability seriously. Our structures are designed to protect programme quality, support responsible delivery and give partners confidence.
Legal status
LEVA Foundation operates as a registered non-profit organisation in South Africa and complies with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
Public Benefit Organisation number: 930046308
Non-Profit Organisation number: 127-307
LEVA USA is a registered 501(c)(3) Non-profit entity and complies with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
EIN number: 92-1935303
Governance Structure
LEVA Foundation is governed by an independent board that provides strategic oversight, fiduciary responsibility and accountability for the organisation's mission, performance and financial integrity.
LEVA Foundation Board
- Cwayita Mdeldele, Chairperson
- Kurt Heideman, Treasurer
- Luvuyo Bangazi, Board Member
- Ryan Le Roux, Chief Executive Officer
LEVA Foundation USA Board
- Maria Grewar
- Jean Greyling
- Ryan Le Roux
LEVA Investments Board
- Cwayita Mdeldele
- Ryan Le Roux
- Andrew Petersen
Leadership and management
LEVA's day-to-day operations are led by a multidisciplinary management team responsible for programme delivery, partnerships, operations and growth across the organisation and its programmes. Individual team profiles are available on programme pages where relevant.
LEVA Investments and BBBEE compliance
LEVA Investments is a registered non-profit company (NPC) with a Level 1 BBBEE rating. Through its shareholding in various companies, LEVA Investments contributes to improving BBBEE ownership scores for investee companies.
All profits generated by LEVA Investments are 100% distributed to LEVA Foundation (PBO) in accordance with Broad-Based Ownership Scheme requirements. This structure allows corporate investment to directly support LEVA's youth development programmes while meeting compliance and transformation objectives.
Financial oversight
LEVA applies structured financial controls and oversight processes to ensure responsible stewardship of funds and transparent reporting to partners and funders.
South Africa (ZAR)
STANDARD BANK CHEQUE
ACCOUNTACC NO: 080 186 831
BRANCH CODE: 050 017
INTERNATIONAL GIVERS
REFERENCE: YOUR NAME OR DONATION
United States (USD)
USbank
ACC NO: 152324282549
REFERENCE: YOUR NAME OR DONATION
Annual budget overview
LEVA manages an annual operating budget that supports:
- Programme delivery and expansion
- People and operational resources
- Product development and innovation
- Bursaries and youth support initiatives
Detailed financial breakdowns are available to funders on request.
Partnerships and accountability
LEVA works with a range of corporate, institutional and implementation partners across its programmes. Partnerships are governed by clear agreements, defined roles and shared accountability to ensure effective delivery and ethical practice.
Ethical practice
LEVA is committed to ethical conduct across all aspects of its work, including safeguarding, data protection, financial integrity and responsible partnership management. Our governance structures are designed to protect learners, staff, partners and communities.
Contact for governance enquiries
For governance, compliance or due diligence enquiries, please contact us at ryan@levafoundation.org