named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Arts and STEM Enrichment
Offers performing arts, visual arts, STEM, and health education as part of the elementary curriculum
Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Program
Ensures a safe, discrimination-free learning environment in compliance with New York State law, with reporting mechanisms and confidentiality
Dual-Language Education Program
Provides instruction in both English and Spanish across core academic subjects to develop bilingual and biliterate students
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Charter School Admissions Lottery Management 1 activity
- Annual admission lottery for student enrollmentConducts an annual admission lottery each spring, offered both in person and virtually via Zoom, to ensure fair and transparent student enrollment; recordings and public notices are maintained for accountability.
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Comprehensive K–8 Academic Curriculum 1 activity
- Dual language elementary educationProvides tuition-free dual-language elementary education in English and Spanish, aligned with New York academic standards, and includes instruction in performing arts, visual arts, STEM, and health to support student development and cultural understanding.
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Safe and Inclusive School Environment 1 activity
- Safe and inclusive school environmentOperates a school environment that is free from bullying, harassment, and discrimination based on protected characteristics, including race, color, weight, national origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, sex, and gender identity/expression, and maintains policies to uphold this standard.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$12.38M
Contributions & grants$25K0%
Program service revenue$12.02M97%
Investment income$200%
Other revenue$337K
expenses
Total expenses$13.52M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$6.54M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$54.37M
Cash$1.32M
Investments$0
Liabilities$57.35M
Net assets$-2.98M
Liquid reserves1.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +3.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHANA ANDUJAR | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $214K |
| REBA FELICIANO | DEAN OF INSTRUCTION (K & SPECIALTY) | 40 | $150K |
| LUIS VENTURA | Business Administrator | 40 | $137K |
| JOSENNY BATISTA | DEAN OF INSTRUCTION (1 & 2) | 40 | $133K |
| TENILLE FARIA | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS THRU 12/01/24 | 40 | $120K |
| Yaneris JimeneZ | Social Worker | 40 | $118K |
board members · 7
- ALEJANDRO MONTOYA — CHAIR
- CHARLES SAHM — Treasurer
- DAVID ESTRADA — Vice Chair
- EMILY FERNANDEZ — Secretary
- MAGDALENA VARELA-HAND — TRUSTEE
- Melody Sosa — Trustee
- Michael Kirkbride — Trustee
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- New York State Government — LEEP Academy implements policies in accordance with New York State's Dignity for All Students Act (DASA).
strategies · 1
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.
- Dual Language Immersion for Cognitive and Academic Developmentmethodology: dual_language_immersionBy providing instruction in both English and Spanish, we produce higher academic achievement and deeper cognitive development because bilingual education enhances brain function, cross-cultural understanding, and long-term academic engagement.