2026-07-13T17:38:36-04:00 2025-08-31 061648707 FIONDELLA MILONE & LASARACINA LLP 300 WINDING BROOK DR STE 1 GLASTONBURY CT 06033 990 2024-09-01 222906547 LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS IN PARTNERSHIP INC LEAD 2037730770 31 JEFFERSON STREET NEW HAVEN CT 06511 SUSAN BIEL KERLEY TREASURER 2037730770 2026-07-15 true true AMBER D TUCKER P01593305 8606573651 2026-07-13 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z SUSAN BIEL KERLEY 31 JEFFERSON STREET NEW HAVEN CT 06511 7494970 false X WWW.LEAPFORKIDS.ORG X 1994 CT THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH YOUTHS FROM THE LOCAL COMMMUNITIES AND GUIDES AND SUPERVISES COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS TO RUN YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS. 14 14 537 100 0 7609632 7206977 127800 164140 60496 75738 -11925 36147 7786003 7483002 15238 0 0 5134865 5372252 0 522001 1654046 2040589 6804149 7412841 981854 70161 7105299 7236091 222451 267887 6882848 6968204 X 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. false false 6163860 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. 6163860 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 66 0 true 537 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 14 14 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false CT X X SHADINE ALVERANGA 2037730770 31 JEFFERSON STREET NEW HAVEN CT 06511 RACHEL KLINE BROWN DIR. 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SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REQUIRE MANAGEMENT TO EVALUATE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN AND RECOGNIZE A TAX LIABILITY (OR ASSET) IF THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN AN UNCERTAIN POSITION THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES. MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF AUGUST 31, 2025, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OF A LIABILITY (OR ASSET) OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. LEAP IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS; HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS PENDING OR IN PROGRESS. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 4B DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE -11,968 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 11,968 JULIA'S RUN 27500 27500 LEAP YEAR END F 603404 555289 48115 11968 630904 582789 48115 11968 11968 36147 X 609682 false false false FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S 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. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A 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. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD RECEIVES AND REVIEWS THE 990. A COMMITTEE MEETING IS HELD WHEN THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE DOCUMENT JOINTLY WITH MANAGEMENT AND ASKS ANY PERTINENT QUESTIONS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C LEAP HAS NEVER HAD ANY OFFICER, DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE OR KEY EMPLOYEE WITH A CONFLICT. THE BOARD REVIEWS COMPLIANCE ANNUALLY. MANAGEMENT INFOMRS THE BOARD OFFICERS IF ANY CONFLICT ARISES ON THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE BOARD CONSIDERS COMPARABILITY DATA WHEN SETTING THE CEO'S SALARY. BOARD MEMBERS ARE ALL INDEPENDENT. ANY CHANGE TO COMPENSATION MUST BE APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE UPON A VALID BUSINESS REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 11,968 DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE -11,968