LEARNING THROUGH AN EXPANDED ARTS PROGRAM INC

EIN: 132925233 501(c)(3) Education

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$9,330,755
Total Expenses
$8,343,107
Total Assets
$3,188,647
Net Assets
$2,013,453
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
RICHARD SOUTO
Phone
2127694160
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LEARNING THROUGH AN EXPANDED ARTS PROGRAM INC, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $9.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $8.3M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

LEAP HARNESSES THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE ARTS TO TEACH SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) SKILLS TO STUDENTS IN NYC PUBLIC SCHOOLS. FOUNDED IN 1977 IN RESPONSE TO DRASTIC CUTS TO NYC ARTS EDUCATION FUNDING, A CHALLENGE THAT PERSISTS TODAY, LEAP PROVIDES SCHOOL-DAY ARTS RESIDENCIES, COMPREHENSIVE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, SUMMER PROGRAMMING, AND ORIGINAL, HISTORICALLY-INFORMED THEATER PRODUCTIONS FOR SCHOOLS AND OTHER AUDIENCES. IN 2025, LEAP SERVED 18,730 STUDENTS, WORKING WITH 105 SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION PARTNERS PROVIDING 179 PROGRAMS ACROSS ALL FIVE BOROUGHS OF NEW YORK CITY. LEAP'S MISSION IS TO PARTNER WITH SCHOOL COMMUNITIES TO OFFER CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE NEW YORK CITY YOUTH TO PURSUE THEIR PASSIONS, DEVELOP THEIR STRENGTHS, AND AMPLIFY THEIR VOICES. WE ENVISION A CITY WHERE EDUCATION IS EQUITABLE, AND THE ARTS ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR YOUTH IN COMMUNITIES THAT ARE RICH IN CULTURE AND CAPABILITY AND HAVE BEEN UNDER-RESOURCED. YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITIES WILL BE THE NEXT GENERATION OF LIFELONG LEARNERS, CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVERS, AND COLLABORATIVE LEADERS. WE ARE HELPING TO PREPARE YOUTH FOR SUCCESSFUL FUTURES BY DEVELOPING THE QUALITIES THEY NEED TO EXCEL IN SCHOOL AND LIFE BEYOND THE CLASSROOM. LEAP PROGRAMS REACH NEW YORK CITY STUDENTS WITH ENORMOUS POTENTIAL WHO ARE UNDERSERVED IN THE ARTS DUE TO LIMITED SCHOOL RESOURCES AND HISTORIC COMMUNITY EXCLUSION FROM THESE OPPORTUNITIES. THROUGH LEAP PROGRAMS, YOUNG PEOPLE DEVELOP SKILLS TO ENHANCE CREATIVE EXPRESSION, MASTER ACADEMIC CONTENT, AND DEVELOP SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL COMPETENCIES, WHICH INCREASE THEIR POTENTIAL TO SUCCEED AS STUDENTS, INDIVIDUALS, AND PARTICIPANTS IN THE 21ST-CENTURY CREATIVE WORKFORCE. LEAP PARTNERS WITH HELLO INSIGHT, A LEADING, NATIONAL MEASUREMENT ORGANIZATION TO ASSESS OUR STUDENTS' SEL OUTCOMES. 100% STUDENTS MET THE NATIONAL GROWTH BENCHMARK IN FY25 AND 94% STUDENTS GREW IN ONE SEL CAPACITY OR MORE. LEAP'S STAFF, ADMINISTRATORS, AND CLASSROOM TEACHERS WORK CLOSELY TO CREATE PROGRAMMING THAT ADDRESSES SPECIFIC SKILLS FOR THEIR STUDENTS WITH ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT THE NEW YORK STATE ARTS LEARNING STANDARDS, NEW YORK STATE COMMON CORE LEARNING STANDARDS, AND THE NEW YORK CITY BLUEPRINTS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING IN THE ARTS. CULMINATING EVENTS IN SCHOOLS ENGAGE ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, PARENTS, AND PARENT COORDINATORS, AND THE STUDENTS' WORK IS SHOWCASED. ALL RESIDENCIES ARE CONDUCTED BY LEAP TEACHING ARTISTS, A HIGHLY TRAINED GROUP OF MORE THAN 300 PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS REPRESENTING A WIDE VARIETY OF SPECIALTIES, INCLUDING POETRY, DANCE, THEATER, MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS, FASHION, DESIGN, AND NEW MEDIA ARTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $5,770,893 Revenue: $413,415

AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS: DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 LEAP RAN 18 COMPREHENSIVE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND 8 SUMMER RISING PROGRAMS IN NEW YORK CITY SERVING ABOUT 2200 ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL...

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AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS: DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 LEAP RAN 18 COMPREHENSIVE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND 8 SUMMER RISING PROGRAMS IN NEW YORK CITY SERVING ABOUT 2200 ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. LEAPS' AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS RAN FIVE DAYS A WEEK, 3 HOURS A DAY THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. COMPREHENSIVE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS INCLUDE A VARIETY OF CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS RANGING FROM ARTS TO SPORTS TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP.THE REVENUE LISTED ABOVE DOES NOT INCLUDE THE GOVERNMENT GRANTS SUPPORTING THE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS FROM THE DEPT. OF YOUTH & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OF $6,217,096, THE NYS COUNCIL OF THE ARTS OF $49,500, THE NYS ASSEMBLY OF $50,000 AND NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS OF $40,000.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,508,220 Revenue: $1,163,012

DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025 LEAP PARTNERED WITH 93 NEW YORK CITY SCHOOL SYSTEMS TO DELIVER ARTS RESIDENCY PROGRAMS TO ABOUT 16,000 STUDENTS IN GRADES PRE-K -12. THESE PROGRAMS WERE OFFERED IN-PERSON...

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DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025 LEAP PARTNERED WITH 93 NEW YORK CITY SCHOOL SYSTEMS TO DELIVER ARTS RESIDENCY PROGRAMS TO ABOUT 16,000 STUDENTS IN GRADES PRE-K -12. THESE PROGRAMS WERE OFFERED IN-PERSON DURING THE SCHOOL DAY AND AFTER SCHOOL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CLASSROOM TEACHERS AND SUPPORT STAFF. PROGRAMS VARY IN SCHEDULE AND DURATION OFFERING 10 TO OVER 30 HOURS OF INSTRUCTIONAL SESSIONS EITHER ONCE OR TWICE PER WEEK. ALL PROGRAMS ARE FACILITATED BY TRAINED PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ARTISTS IN VARIOUS DISCIPLINES INCLUDING DANCE, THEATRE, MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS, AND NEW MEDIA ARTS, AND CULMINATED IN A CELEBRATORY EVENT THAT INCLUDES A PERFORMANCE OR SHOWCASE OF STUDENT WORK.THE REVENUE LISTED ABOVE DOES NOT INCLUDE THE GOVERNMENT GRANTS SUPPORTING ARTS RESIDENCIES PROGRAMS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS OF $120,000 AND THE NEW YORK CITY GRANTS OF $148,335.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,749,505
Program Service Revenue $1,576,427
Investment Income $48
Other Revenue $4,775
TOTAL REVENUE $9,330,755

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $7,165,094
Fundraising Expenses $281,977
Program Expenses $7,279,113
Other Expenses $1,178,013
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,343,107

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $9,330,755 $9,626,981 0.0%
Expenses $8,343,107 $10,436,007 -0.2%
Net Income $987,648 $-809,026 -2.2%
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
262
Volunteers
50

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$572,090
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DREW HAMMOND BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN SONET-ROSENTHAL CO-CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH BLOYD BOARD MEMBER UNTIL DEC 2024 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW ANDY E TOMBACK CO-CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACQUELINE MOUNTFORD BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BIANCA KOFAHL BOARD MEMBER,CHAIR OF THE BOARD 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEJANDRA VILLANUEVA BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOEL DANKWA BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JARED GILES BOARD MEMBER,CO-CHAIR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MAURICIO BARBERI BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA KEIM BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI ROTSKOFF BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
STACEY WINTER BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JING ZHUANG BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATRIN BRUSCHI BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD SOUTO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$225,432 $10,163 $235,595
LAKIMJA MATTOCKS CHIEF PEOPLE & CULTURE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$166,557 $5,029 $171,586
JULLIAHANN WASHINGTON CHIEF FINANCIAL & OPERATIONS OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$162,302 $2,607 $164,909
KARINA LYNCH GRAHAM MANAGING DIRECTOR - MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM 40.00
Highest
$100,880 $856 $101,736
DANICE CRUMP MANAGING DIRECTOR OF AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM 40.00
Highest
$120,000 $6,236 $126,236
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $9,330,755 $8,343,107 $3,188,647 $987,648
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $11,264,179 $10,291,301 $4,383,398 $972,878
2022 $9,986,466 $9,831,604 $2,991,832 $154,862
2021 $7,441,129 $7,059,323 $2,994,903 $381,806
2020 $8,115,277 $8,530,774 $3,018,420 $-415,497
2019 $9,304,532 $10,451,274 $2,460,640 $-1,146,742
2018 $8,433,417 $8,790,596 $2,933,269 $-357,179
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