named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Kaplan Leadership Program
Flagship program providing academic advising, financial support, leadership development, and transfer application assistance to high-potential, low-income community college students in the New York City area and New Jersey.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
-
Student Support and Academic Services 2 activities
- Delivering academic and transfer advising to KLP ScholarsProvides one-on-one academic advising, transfer admissions counseling, writing coaching for applications, individual tutoring in math, English, and science, and mentoring to support students throughout the college transfer process and beyond.
- Providing holistic personal support servicesOffers access to social workers to help scholars manage stress, build coping strategies, and improve executive functioning, along with one-on-one mentoring from alumni and staff to support overall well-being.
-
-
Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 2 activities
- Funding students who demonstrate academic excellence, financial need, perseverance, leadership, and commitment to community impactAwards grants to community college students who show academic excellence and progress toward an associate degree, demonstrate financial need (e.g., Pell Grant eligibility), have overcome personal or academic challenges, exhibit leadership qualities, and are committed to using their education to improve lives and address societal needs.
- Providing financial support to KLP ScholarsOffers direct financial assistance including annual scholarships of up to $3,000 for associate degree pursuit, monthly stipends of up to $500 during the transfer process, coverage of transfer application fees (up to 10 schools), transcripts, CSS Profile fees (totaling ~$1,000), transportation costs for travel home during breaks, laptops upon successful transfer, and funding for college visits when not covered by institutions. Secures an average of $2.4 million annually in additional scholarships, grants, and institutional aid for scholars.
-
-
Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Building capacity through institutional collaboration and alumni engagementCollaborates with faculty and administrators at community colleges and four-year institutions to support scholar success. Engages KLP alumni, who hold influential roles across sectors, to provide mentorship and guidance to current scholars.
-
-
Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Offering leadership development and career supportProvides leadership skills development through workshops led by industry professionals, career counseling, job placement assistance, guidance for graduate or professional school applications, and cultural enrichment opportunities via events and NYC-based visits.
-
-
College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Operating the Kaplan Leadership Program (KLP) for community college studentsProvides comprehensive academic, financial, and personal support to high-achieving, low-income community college students to transfer to and complete bachelor's degrees at competitive four-year institutions. The program includes structured curriculum programming delivered in hybrid format, ongoing support from enrollment through degree completion, and lifelong inclusion in the KLP alumni network.
-
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$876K
Contributions & grants$685K78%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$191K22%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$953K
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising22%
Salaries & benefits$412K
Grants paid out$36K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.54M
Cash$229K
Investments$6.05M
Liabilities$275K
Net assets$6.27M
Liquid reserves79.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -20.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOLVIA DELGADO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 45 | $146K |
| JON CHAVEZ | DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC ADMIS | 45 | $114K |
board members · 10
- ANNIE TOGNI — TREASURER
- CHRISTOPHER NEUMANN — BOARD MEMBER
- ELISA DAVIS — SECRETARY (THRU 9/24)
- HAROLD ELISH — BOARD MEMBER
- JANE ROSENBERG — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIFER MARKOWITZ — BOARD MEMBER
- JON-PAUL BERNARD — BOARD MEMBER
- MELISSA MACK — CHAIRPERSON
- NANCY SANCHEZ-BADILLO — BOARD MEMBER
- YAEL AUFGANG — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 36
Who they work with
- Amherst College Partner — Alumni have attended Amherst College, indicating a pathway supported by the foundation.
- Borough of Manhattan Community College Partner — Eligible institution for student enrollment in the Kaplan Leadership Program
- Bronx Community College Partner — Eligible institution for student enrollment in the Kaplan Leadership Program
- Brown University Partner — Alumni have attended Brown University, indicating a pathway supported by the foundation.
- Brown University Partner — Spotlights academic achievements of Kaplan Leadership Program Scholars through its Open Curriculum program.
- Claremont McKenna Partner — Alumni have attended Claremont McKenna, indicating a pathway supported by the foundation.
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Partner — Professional connection through staff roles focused on educational pipeline programs and college application support.
- Cornell University Partner — Alumni have attended Cornell University, indicating a pathway supported by the foundation.
- Cypress Hills Development Corporation Partner — Collaborative relationship through shared staff experience and aligned mission in college access and success programming.
- Facebook Network — Present on Facebook to share news and engage followers.
- Guttman Community College Partner — Eligible institution for student enrollment in the Kaplan Leadership Program
- Harvard University Partner — Alumni have attended Harvard University, indicating a pathway supported by the foundation.
- Hostos Community College Partner — Eligible institution for student enrollment in the Kaplan Leadership Program
- Hudson County Community College Partner — Eligible institution for student enrollment in the Kaplan Leadership Program
- Instagram Network — Present on Instagram to share news and engage followers.
- John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University Partner — Alumni have attended the Harvard Kennedy School, indicating a pathway supported by the foundation.
- Kaplan, Inc. Partner — Group of Kaplan, Inc. executives founded The Kaplan Educational Foundation and provided initial resources.
- Kingsborough Community College Partner — Eligible institution for student enrollment in the Kaplan Leadership Program
- LaGuardia Community College Partner — Eligible institution for student enrollment in the Kaplan Leadership Program
- LinkedIn Network — Present on LinkedIn to share news and engage followers.
- Morehouse College Partner — Alumni have attended Morehouse College, indicating a pathway supported by the foundation.
- Northeastern University Partner — Alumni have attended Northeastern University, indicating a pathway supported by the foundation.
- Queensborough Community College Partner — Eligible institution for student enrollment in the Kaplan Leadership Program
- San Juan Bautista School of Medicine Partner — Alumni have attended San Juan Bautista School of Medicine, indicating a pathway supported by the foundation.
- Smith College Partner — Alumni have attended Smith College, indicating a pathway supported by the foundation.
- Smith College Partner — Host institution for Kaplan Leadership Scholar Andrea Gomez, indicating a connection through scholar enrollment.
- Stanford University Partner — Alumni have attended Stanford University, indicating a pathway supported by the foundation.
- Tackling Transfer Partner — Collaborates with or references Tackling Transfer for data on community college transfer rates.
- Tackling Transfer Partner — Partner organization referenced for data on community college transfer rates.
- Union College of Union County NJ Partner — Eligible institution for student enrollment in the Kaplan Leadership Program
+ 6 more
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Alumni-Driven Mentorship and Program Designmethodology: alumni_mentorship_cycleBy engaging alumni in mentorship and program leadership roles, the foundation creates a self-reinforcing cycle of support where lived experience strengthens advising and scholar development, because peer modeling and relatable guidance increase engagement and aspirational attainment among current students.
- Holistic Support Modelmethodology: holistic_student_supportBy combining financial aid, academic support, leadership development, and professional resources, the program enables low-income and underrepresented community college students to successfully transfer to selective four-year institutions and persist to degree completion, because addressing multiple dimensions of disadvantage simultaneously increases educational persistence and leadership outcomes.
- Leadership-Oriented Selection and Developmentmethodology: leadership-through-serviceBy selecting students based on leadership potential, ethical commitment, and service orientation—and reinforcing these traits through programming—the program cultivates scholars who use their education to address societal challenges, because identifying and nurturing leadership identity early compounds long-term impact across communities.
- Transfer Success Through Individualized Advising and Partnershipsmethodology: individualized-transfer-advisingBy providing individualized transfer advising informed by deep institutional knowledge and cultivating partnerships across two- and four-year colleges, the program increases successful transfers and degree attainment, because tailored guidance and systemic collaboration reduce structural barriers in higher education pathways.