Nonprofit · EIN 22-2906547
LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS IN PARTNERSHIP INC
Tax-exempt · NEW HAVEN, CT 06511
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $7,483,002 | $7,412,841 | $70,161 | $7,236,091 | $267,887 | $6,968,204 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $7,786,003 | $6,804,149 | $981,854 | $7,105,299 | $222,451 | $6,882,848 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $6,242,862 | $5,469,389 | $773,473 | $5,115,614 | $229,169 | $4,886,445 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,206,977
- of which government grants
- $726,240
- Program service revenue
- $164,140
- Investment income
- $75,738
- Net income from fundraising events
- $36,147
- Other revenue
- $36,147
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $239,045
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,442,881
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,372,252
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,260
- Accounting fees
- $27,622
- Travel
- $137,818
- Program services (functional)
- $6,163,860
- Management and general (functional)
- $726,980
- Fundraising (functional)
- $522,001
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,105,299
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,236,091
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $267,887
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,968,204
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $612,092
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,172,832
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,162,498
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,805,706
- Gross receipts
- $7,494,970
- Employees
- 537
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1994
- State of legal domicile
- CT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL KLINE BROWN | DIR. OF DEVE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,345 |
| HENRY FERNANDEZ | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $90,000 |
| RICK ANTLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNE TYLER CALABRESI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADRIANA ARREOLA JOSEPH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN BIEL KERLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA MANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARCUS MCFERREN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROSLYN MILSTEIN MEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANN BAKER PEPE | CO CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TAI RICHARDSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KENNETH RUSSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEXIS SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBORAH STANLEY-MCAULAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CLIFTON WATSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN WIZNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL KLINE BROWN | DIR. OF DEVELOPMENT Officer | 40 | $140,000 | $1,392 |
| HENRY FERNANDEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $90,000 | $0 |
| LAURA LINDGREN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $81,770 | $409 |
| ANN BAKER PEPE | CO CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN WIZNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ED CLEARY EXITING 824 | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN BIEL KERLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSLYN MILSTEIN MEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA MANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS MCFERREN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAI RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH RUSSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXIS SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH STANLEY-MCAULAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE TYLER CALABRESI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLIFTON WATSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRIANA ARREOLA JOSEPH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK ANTLE AS OF 124 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HENRY FERNANDEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $90,063 |
| LAURA LINDGREN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $75,071 |
| ANN BAKER PEPE | CO CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHEN WIZNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ED CLEARY | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN BIEL KERLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROSLYN MILSTEIN MEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA MANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARCUS MCFERREN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAI RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KENNETH RUSSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEXIS SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBORAH STANLEY-MCAULAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNE TYLER CALABRESI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CLIFTON WATSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADRIANA ARREOLA JOSEPH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 31 JEFFERSON ST, NEW HAVEN, CT 06511-4947
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SUSAN BIEL KERLEY, 31 JEFFERSON STREET, NEW HAVEN, CT 06511
- Signed the 990
- SUSAN BIEL KERLEY, TREASURER
- Phone
- (203) 773-0770
- Website
- WWW.LEAPFORKIDS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- FIONDELLA MILONE & LASARACINA LLP
Mission
LEAP EMPOWERS YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE LEADERS WHO CREATE A NURTURING COMMUNITY FOR CHILDREN IN NEED. WE BELIEVE THAT FAMILIES IN ALL NEIGHBORHOODS DESERVE ACCESS TO LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT INSPIRE A BROAD WORLD VIEW AND ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO EMBRACE THEIR LIMITLESS POTENTIAL.
Program accomplishments
- LEAP IS A FREE YEAR-ROUND AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP MENTORING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC, AND SOCIAL ENRICHMENTS FOR NEW HAVEN YOUTH, ALL FREE OF CHARGE. LEAP IS STRUCTURED IN A MULTI-LEVEL MENTORING FASHION DIVIDED INTO THREE TIERS: A CHILDREN'S PROGRAM (AGES 7-12), A LEADERS IN TRAINING (LIT) PROGRAM (AGES 13-15), AND A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (AGES 16-24). LEAP IS NEW HAVEN'S LARGEST EMPLOYER WITH WELL OVER 200 YOUNG PEOPLE WORKING FOR LEAP EACH YEAR. BY EMPLOYING YOUTH AND PROVIDING THEM WITH THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO THRIVE, LEAP ACTIVELY SERVES NEW HAVEN'S AT-RISK YOUTH POPULATION. OVER 1,000 CHILDREN AGES 7-12 ATTEND LEAP AFTER SCHOOL MONDAY-THURSDAY (WITH SATURDAY PROGRAMMING AVAILABLE AS WELL) PER YEAR. TAUGHT AND MENTORED BY HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENT COUNSELORS, CHILDREN RECEIVE HOMEWORK HELP AS WELL AS INSTRUCTION THROUGH A LITERACY-BASED CURRICULUM. IN ADDITION, THE CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF ENRICHMENT "RESOURCES" SUCH AS SWIMMING, COMPUTER EDUCATION AND CODING, HEALTHY COOKING, DANCE, TENNIS, GARDENING, PAINTING AND CHESS. YOUTH AGES 13-15 ARE ENROLLED IN OUR LEADERS IN TRAINING (LIT) PROGRAM. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP, THIS PROGRAM IS GEARED TOWARD PROVIDING WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO FOSTER SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL GROWTH. LITS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN RESOURCES GEARED TOWARD TEACHING LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS COOKING, SWIMMING, THEATER AND DANCE. LITS IMPLEMENT A COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT EACH SEMESTER IN ORDER TO DEVELOP ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS AND FOSTER A MINDSET OF COMMUNITY BETTERMENT. LASTLY, IN LINE WITH LEAP'S MENTORING MODEL, LITS ARE TASKED WITH MENTORING AND TEACHING YOUNGER CHILDREN UNDER SUPERVISION OF OLDER COUNSELORS. OUR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS AGES 16 - 24 WHO SERVE AS OUR JUNIOR AND SENIOR COUNSELORS. THESE STUDENTS ARE EMPLOYED TO MENTOR AND TEACH YOUNGER CHILDREN. COUNSELORS AT LEAP LEARN THE SKILLS THAT MAKE THEM CAREER-READY WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY LEARNING HOW TO BE EFFECTIVE MENTORS AND EDUCATORS. THE STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS INCLUDING RESUME WRITING, INTERVIEW SKILSS, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION, PUBLIC SPEAKING AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION.Expenses $6,163,860
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-2906547
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,236,091
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,494,970
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $7,483,002 | $7,412,841 | $7,236,091 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $7,786,003 | $6,804,149 | $7,105,299 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $6,242,862 | $5,469,389 | $5,115,614 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $4,453,715 | $4,395,939 | $4,296,364 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 22-2906547).
Questions about LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS IN PARTNERSHIP INC
- What is the EIN of LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS IN PARTNERSHIP INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS IN PARTNERSHIP INC is 22-2906547.
- Is LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS IN PARTNERSHIP INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS IN PARTNERSHIP INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS IN PARTNERSHIP INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS IN PARTNERSHIP INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS IN PARTNERSHIP INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS IN PARTNERSHIP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names SUSAN BIEL KERLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS IN PARTNERSHIP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $146,345 (RACHEL KLINE BROWN, DIR. OF DEVE).
- How much revenue does LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS IN PARTNERSHIP INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,483,002, expenses of $7,412,841 and total assets of $7,236,091 at year end.
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