About Us
The potential that one person can gift to the world is truly boundless.
Welcome to the Boundless Foundation, where our mission transcends traditional boundaries to create a world where every child has access to quality education, irrespective of their circumstances.
Founded on the belief that education is the cornerstone of sustainable development, we are committed to eradicating poverty-related trauma through innovative educational initiatives and community empowerment.
Mission Statement
At Boundless Foundation, we empower women and children worldwide.
Through school construction, resource mobilization, and skill-building, we break poverty cycles. By prioritizing education, we cultivate resilient communities, nurture future leaders, and uplift every child and woman we serve.
This is Samarguela - Boundless Academy - our first school - 🙂 where it all started.
Our Vision
Our vision is a world where every child, regardless of their socio-economic background, can access quality education.
We aim to break the cycle of poverty by providing educational resources and building schools in developing countries, fostering environments where children can thrive and reach their full potential.
Our Mission
At Boundless Foundation, our mission is two fold:
Build Schools
We partner with local communities and on-the-ground organizations to construct schools in areas that lack educational infrastructure. Our approach ensures that the schools we build are sustainable and tailored to the specific needs of each community.
Cure Poverty-Related Trauma
We recognize that poverty extends beyond the lack of financial resources. It affects mental health and wellbeing, often resulting in long-term trauma. Our programs provide psychological support and resources to help children and their families overcome these challenges.
Our Achievements
Since our inception, the Boundless Foundation has made significant strides towards achieving our mission:
15 Schools Built
We have successfully constructed 15 schools in various developing countries, directly impacting the lives of thousands of children. Each school is equipped with the necessary facilities to provide a conducive learning environment.
Community Empowerment
Our schools serve as community hubs, offering adult education programs and vocational training to empower local populations and promote economic self-sufficiency.
Alignment with Global Goals
Our work aligns with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly focusing on Quality Education (Goal 4) and No Poverty (Goal 1). Currently, we meet 12 of the 17 UN goals, and counting.
Financial Statements
Boundless Foundation makes our impact through community-led projects supported by generous donors and transparent transactions.
78% of All Donations Are for the Schools
Building schools gives opportunity to diverse layers of society, where the children benefit the most from our work – teachers also benefit from stable salaries.
We Connect Communities
Our most recent build supports up to 90 students, from 37 communities in San Pedro Sula. We are the link between investors, community champions, and local non profits to reach the very rural and neglected communities.
$15,938 Initiates Our Matching Partners
So when we get the funding, there is no delay! In 2023 we built 9 schools, and began a model that consistently works. We will share more about our funding model and partner matching soon (May 2026).
Future Goals
As we look to the future, Boundless Foundation is committed to expanding our reach and impact.
Scaling Up
We plan to increase the number of schools built annually, targeting underserved regions with high illiteracy rates.
Innovative Programs
We are developing new educational programs that incorporate digital learning tools, ensuring our students are equipped with skills relevant to the 21st century.
Corporate Partnerships
We seek to collaborate with corporate partners who share our vision and values. Through strategic partnerships, we aim to leverage resources, expertise, and networks to amplify our impact.
Why Partner with Us?
Partnering with Boundless Foundation means being part of a transformative journey.
Our approach combines analytical rigor with a heartfelt commitment to making a difference:
Impact Measurement
We use advanced analytics to measure the impact of our programs, ensuring transparency and accountability. Our data-driven approach allows us to continuously improve and adapt our strategies.
Sustainable Solutions
We focus on creating long-term solutions that are sustainable and scalable. Our projects are designed to be self-sufficient, with local communities taking ownership and driving ongoing success.
Heartfelt Commitment
At the core of Boundless Foundation is a genuine passion for changing lives. Our team is dedicated to the cause, working tirelessly to bring hope and opportunity to those who need it most.
Get Involved
We invite you to join us in our mission to transform lives through education.
Whether through financial contributions, volunteer work, or strategic partnerships, your support can make a significant difference. Together, we can create a world where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
Shannon Rizzo Levan
Founder and President
Shannon Rizzo Levan brings more than 30 years of experience in global operations, international commerce, and leadership development to her work as founder of Boundless Foundation. Under her leadership, Boundless has completed 15 school projects in five countries, built with local partners so communities can sustain them for generations.
Shannon previously led the U.S. Department of State's Hubert H. Humphrey Program at Vanderbilt University, working with education professionals from 33 developing countries. She has served as an American Red Cross Board member and helped women in more than 10 countries start and manage businesses. She holds a BLA in Asian Studies and International Studies from U of M.
Her belief is simple: the children served today will become the conscious leaders of tomorrow.
Jesse James Levan
Board Member | Family Advocate and Storyteller
From above, a new school looks small: a rooftop, a dirt path, a cluster of families. From the ground, it changes everything. Jesse sees both views and makes sure the world sees them too.
As a board member and the eye behind Boundless's aerial drone photography and video, Jesse captures what numbers can't: a child stepping into a finished classroom, a community celebrating together. His stories help donors feel what their gifts made possible.
A devoted father and family advocate, Jesse believes every child's success story deserves to be seen and celebrated.
Britt Loukos
Treasurer
Britt Loukos is an entrepreneur and real estate developer with a passion for creating spaces and opportunities that bring people together. Her work in development, design, and hospitality is grounded in a commitment to meaningful connection.
In Nicaragua, Britt helped co-create the Center for Entrepreneurship and grow it into a self-sufficient organization run by the local community, a model of the local leadership Boundless believes in.
As Treasurer, Britt brings entrepreneurial experience and a community-centered perspective to financial stewardship, helping build a strong foundation for Boundless's mission and growth.
Jennifer Rawls
Attorney and Secretary for Boundless
Jennifer Rawls is a mother, friend, writer, and lawyer. She brings the energy of each of these roles to the Boundless Foundation.
With extensive experience in government and communications and over thirty years as a litigation attorney, Jennifer continues her work as the attorney and secretary for Boundless. Throughout her career, her focus has been to elevate women to reach their highest potential and purpose because, as she has said, “if you change a woman’s life, you can change the world.” One way to change a woman’s life is to help her children learn.
While serving as Special Counsel to the Attorney General for the State of Tennessee, Jennifer represented Tennessee and its citizens in charitable solicitations and fundraising cases. She also served on complex multi-state litigation teams and has represented several international companies in consumer and contract cases. She also owns a publishing company and has published several books.
Jennifer’s son was born in Central America and the schools Boundless Foundation has built in that area hold a special place in her heart. She knows the joy of seeing a child’s face when she learns something new and the pride in watching your child graduate from one grade to the next. She was taught to love to read by her parents and, in turn, shared the joys of sharing stories with her son. Knowing that Boundless Foundation allows other parents to do the same for their children is always at the forefront of her work with the Foundation.
Danielle Robinson
Board Member | Chef | Author
Danielle is a multidimensional wellness expert, embodied feminine space holder and mentor. She specializes in guiding mothers who feel exasperated with the amount of responsibility they shoulder while deeply wishing to transform their personal health and the trajectories of their families via diet, dance and yogic practices.
Her recent book, Starseed Cookbook: Wild Recipes and Stories for the Inner Child, is a magical exploration of food, from foraging in the Pacific Northwest to baking with her grandparents. She was once craving to understand the creative power of her own womb space, wishing to walk in closer connection to nature, Dani now guides women ready to embrace the freedom and joy that springs from a well-fed inner child.
Danielle holds a Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management with which she gained valuable experience and wisdom in Ethiopia supporting rural organizations with projects in education, natural resource management and livelihood generation. As with Boundless, Danielle has invested much of her career in projects that give children, college students and adults the gift of learning, from renewable energy internships to sustainable fashion to climate change. She excels in communications and has a strong impact as a visionary, bringing communities together for healthy legacy which leaves no one behind.
Heather Calvin
Bookkeeper
Heather is an administrator and financial consultant with a wealth of information. She has 20 years of experience as a personal assistant, administrator and bookkeeper. She operates her own business, doing what she loves: helping people organize their lives and their finances – to give them a blueprint of what is working and what needs to be reinvigorated. By having this knowledge, her clients take informed action about their company goals and strategies, and feel an overall improvement in their lives. Reducing this stress allows more joy to be present in all they do!
Heather lives in Nashville and enjoys gardening, animals and traveling. Her words of inspiration are “Be joyful, be grateful, give back and love with all your heart!”
ABOUT BOUNDLESS
Boundless Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Nashville, Tennessee, that builds schools in communities that have none, to end generational cycles of poverty through education. Working with vetted local partners, donated land, municipal agreements and community labor, Boundless has completed 15 school projects in five countries (Honduras, Guatemala, Cameroon, Kenya and Nepal) and served more than 1,680 children as of October 2026. Founded in 2020 by Shannon Rizzo Levan and formerly known as Global Girl Life Foundation, Boundless gives children a safe place to learn and to dream. Where kids #LearnToDream.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boundless Foundation?
Boundless Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Nashville, Tennessee. We build schools in communities that have none, to end generational cycles of poverty through education. We also fund feeding programs, water and sanitation, and community learning centers.
Is Boundless Foundation a registered charity? Are donations tax deductible?
Yes. Boundless Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity recognized by the IRS (EIN 85-1173781), with tax exemption effective May 31, 2020. Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.
Where does Boundless Foundation build schools?
We have completed school projects in Honduras, Guatemala, Cameroon, Kenya and Nepal. A new school in Senegal, built with partner BuildOn, breaks ground on December 1, 2026. You can see every school on our schools map.
How many schools has Boundless built?
As of October 2026, Boundless has completed 15 school projects in five countries: 12 schools in Honduras, one in Guatemala, one in Cameroon, one in Kenya, and a safe-water project at a school in Nepal. Together they have served more than 2.350 children and even more as families.
What does a Boundless school include?
A typical Boundless school has three classrooms for about 90 children, with electricity and water, toilets and handwashing stations, and desks.
How does Boundless build a school?
We work only where a community has no school. Each build combines vetted local partners (in Honduras, we partner with CEPUDO and Food for the Poor), donated land, an agreement with the local municipality, and labor from the community itself, so every school is owned and cared for locally.
Who founded Boundless Foundation, and who leads it?
Shannon Rizzo Levan founded Boundless Foundation in 2020 and serves as Founder and President. The team includes Jennifer Rawls (Secretary and legal counsel), Britt Loukas (Treasurer), Jesse James Levan (board member, design and photography) and Heather Calvin (bookkeeper), with a few volunteers in the United States and in Honduras.
Was Boundless Foundation formerly Global Girl Life Foundation?
Yes. Since 2020 Boundless Foundation continues to deliver hope and opportunity to vulnerable communities. Boundless Foundation began in 2020 as Global Girl Life Foundation, which ran food programs and hurricane relief in Honduras. It opened its first school, Our Boundless Academy in La Entrada, Honduras, in May 2021, and formally changed its name to Boundless Foundation on August 30, 2021. It is the same organization, with the same EIN.
Is Boundless Foundation connected to other organizations named Boundless?
No. Boundless Foundation is the Nashville-based nonprofit with EIN 85-1173781. We are not affiliated with The Boundless Foundation Inc. (Ohio), Boundless Foundation (UK), Boundless Futures Foundation or Boundless Love Foundation (Kenya).
How can I support Boundless, and where can I see how funds are used?
You can give to a specific school or project through the Donate page. Current fundraising projects as of October 2026 include the Omoa primary school and Sanquin middle school in Honduras, the Aliminia feeding center, the Senegal school with buildOn, with more being vetted each month. Coming soon, our Transparency page lists our filings, financial statements and annual reports, with links to our GuideStar and Charity Navigator profiles. For partnerships or questions, email impact@ourboundlessfoundation.org.
