Leep to College Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Leep To College Foundation Organization creates and supports programs that directly achieve positive outcomes for underrepresented students by improving high school dropout rates and college acceptance through enrichment activities internships community engagement mentoring leadership development and parental involvement.
- Income
- $162,936
- Spending
- $167,846
- Spent on programs
- 51%
- Reserves
- -0.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 89%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 25
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 53% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1550% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $36,117 spent. Providing wrap-around services and year-round activities will enhance educational opportunities and increase academic progress. Our services and programs will allow students to reflect on their decision-making reduce anxiety and depression release stress and learn the importance of socialization. Ultimately L.E.E.P requested funding to empower more youth to achieve their academic potential through evidence-based programs fostering skills critical for college career and life success.
- $29,606 spent. College and Career Readiness Used for expenses related to providing tutoring and college readiness courses workshops to academically challenged high school students to address the Prince Georges County initiative on "Dropping the Drop-out Rate," SAT prep testing classes providing student lunches during workshops providing new student recruitment promotional print materials mentor training materials and mentor training workshops providing snacks for mentor training workshops proving student and chaperone transportation and lodging for a college tour to the Northeastern region colleges providing student lunches for the summer college and career summer institute purchasing student college readiness workbooks for the summer institute and providing transportation for corporate visits to companies in Beltsville College Park and Laurel. High School Programs Middle School Programs
- $18,974 spent. Our organization focuses on implementing comprehensive mental health initiatives tailored specifically for youth and teens. Through targeted programs and services we aim to address the unique challenges faced by this demographic promoting mental wellness and providing necessary support. By offering counseling educational workshops and community outreach efforts we strive to create a safe and nurturing environment for young individuals to navigate mental health issues effectively promoting their overall well-being and resilience.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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