NJ LEEP

What NJ LEEP does

NJ LEEP (NJ LEEP Inc.) is a Newark, New Jersey-based nonprofit founded in 2006 that delivers a seven-year college access and success pipeline for first-generation and low-income students in the greater Newark area, spanning grades 6 through college graduation. Core programming includes the Middle School Program (summer enrichment, twice-monthly Saturday classes, after-school meetings focused on social-emotional learning, STEM, and college-going identity), the High School Program (Summer Law Institute, Constitutional Law Debate, Week on the Job micro-internships, Life Skills Course, Junior Experience test prep, Saturday Writing Course, and College Access support), the College Student Success Program (monthly check-ins, networking, career support), and a School-Based Program delivered inside East Side and Central High Schools via partnership with Newark Public Schools. Supporting programs include an Attorney-Mentor Program pairing legal professionals with debate students at Seton Hall Law School and field trips to corporate workplaces.

The organization reports 100% high school graduation, 99% college enrollment, and 74% six-year college graduation among its alumni, impacting 360+ students annually. The revenue model is donor-funded: services are free to students, with operations financed through donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events (a 2026 Gala Sponsors list is referenced). The only fee-based revenue stream is corporate hosting of the Week on the Job Program at $300 per student plus a $500 administrative fee. Corporate engagement is broad, with Summer 2025 field trip hosts including Audible, Bank of America, BMW, Citi, Deutsche Bank, Equitable, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, KPMG, Merck, Pfizer, Prudential, and Verizon, and Week-on-the-Job hosts spanning major law firms, financial institutions, and technology companies. The organization operates from a single office at 12 Lombardy Street, Suite 303, Newark, NJ, with a stated headcount of 11-50, and is led by Executive Director Matt Feinstein. There are no disclosed financials, funding rounds, or external investors; NJ LEEP is an independent, privately held nonprofit.

Name

NJ LEEP

Legal name

NJ LEEP Inc.

Website

https://njleep.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NJ LEEP is a Newark, New Jersey-based nonprofit founded in 2006 that runs a seven-year college access and success program for first-generation and low-income students in the greater Newark area, from grades 6 through college graduation, funded by donations and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Career Readiness & College Prep (In-School) (EDAJAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Application Strategy & School List Building (EDANAEAE), Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

Keywords

• College access programs
• Youth education services
• College readiness support
• Nonprofit youth services
• Academic enrichment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Newark

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: NJ LEEP operates as a nonprofit organization relying on donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events such as galas to fund operations and student programming.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

NJ LEEP provides a free, 7-year comprehensive college access and success program for first-generation and low-income students in the greater Newark, NJ area, starting in the summer before 6th grade and continuing through college graduation. The program combines academic enrichment (writing, math, STEM, debate, test prep), social-emotional learning, college application support, and career exposure through field trips and corporate micro-internships. Programming is delivered through four core tracks (Middle School, High School, College Student Success, and School-Based) and supported by an Attorney-Mentor Program, a Saturday Writing Course, and a Field Trip Program.

Product overview

NJ LEEP is an educational equity non-profit organization that provides a comprehensive 7-year college access and success program (grades 6-12) with continued support through college graduation and career launch. The organization operates several interconnected programs: the Middle School Program (serving grades 6-8 with summer enrichment, Saturday classes, and after-school activities focused on social-emotional learning, STEM, and college-going identity), the High School Program (with Summer Law Institute, Constitutional Law Debate, Week on the Job micro-internships, test preparation, and College Access support), the College Student Success Program (providing ongoing guidance through monthly check-ins, webinars, networking, and career support), and the School-Based Program (partnering with Newark Public Schools to bring programming directly to East Side and Central High Schools). Key supporting programs include the Attorney-Mentor Program (pairing law professionals with debate students), the Saturday Writing Course (grade-specific writing skill development), and the Field Trip Program (providing career exposure through workplace visits). The organization reports that 100% of NJ LEEP students graduate high school, 99% enroll in college, and 74% earn a college degree within six years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• College Bound Program: A free college access program serving students and families in the greater Newark area with 7 years of programming (grades 6-12)
• School-Based Program
• College Student Success Program
• Week on the Job Program
• Attorney-Mentor Program

Products and services

• Middle School Program Serves students from the summer before 6th grade through 8th grade in the greater Newark area. Includes a five-week summer program, twice-monthly Saturday enrichment classes, and monthly after-school meetings focused on social-emotional learning, academic foundations, experiential learning, STEM enrichment, and building a college-going identity. Free for students.
• High School Program Supports students from the summer going into 9th grade through high school graduation. Includes the Summer Law Institute, Constitutional Law Debate, Week on the Job micro-internships, Life Skills Course, Junior Experience (test prep), College Access Program, and Saturday Writing Course. Free for students.
• College Student Success Program Supports NJ LEEP alumni through college graduation and career launch. Includes monthly check-ins, academic guidance, connections to campus resources, financial aid assistance, virtual webinars, networking events, and career nights. Currently 85% of NJ LEEP students are enrolled in college. Free for students.
• School-Based Program Partnership with the Newark Public School District that brings college-access programming directly into Newark high schools. Piloted at East Side and Central High Schools, open to Juniors, running from the spring of Junior year through Senior year with support on the college application process, financial aid, and college decisions. Free for students.
• Week on the Job Program Micro-internships at corporations, law firms, and government offices for high school sophomores. Students rotate through four different placements over four weeks, experiencing different professional environments and career paths. Corporate hosts pay $300 per student plus a $500 administrative fee.
• Field Trip Program Middle and high school students visit different workplaces to learn about careers, meet professionals, and understand education requirements. Field trips focus on career-path building, networking, facilities tours, and hands-on activities. Host companies include Audible, Bank of America, BMW of North America, Citi, Deutsche Bank, Equitable, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, KPMG, Merck, Pfizer, Prudential, and Verizon. Free for students.
• Constitutional Law Debate Program 9th and 10th graders participate in two debates each academic year. Builds skills in writing, research, public speaking, critical thinking, and self-advocacy. Students prepare written briefs and craft oral arguments for debate competitions hosted at Seton Hall Law School. Free for students.
• Attorney-Mentor Program Pairs attorneys, paralegals, and law students with 9th and 10th grade students in the Constitutional Law Debate Program to help prepare for debates. Mentors meet with students during the academic year and attend both debates. Free for students.
• Saturday Writing Course Students from 9th-12th grade participate in a twice-monthly writing program. Grade-specific curriculum: 9th grade focuses on grammar, 10th on vocabulary and composition, 11th on persuasive writing, and 12th on building personal statements for college applications. Free for students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of NJ LEEP students graduate high school
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AudiblecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost for NJ LEEP Summer 2025 Field Trip Program, providing career exposure opportunities for middle and high school students.
• Bank of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost for NJ LEEP Summer 2025 Field Trip Program, providing career exposure opportunities for students.
• BMW of North AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost for NJ LEEP Summer 2025 Field Trip Program, providing career exposure opportunities for students.
• CiticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost for NJ LEEP Summer 2025 Field Trip Program, providing career exposure opportunities for students.
• Deutsche BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost for NJ LEEP Summer 2025 Field Trip Program, providing career exposure opportunities for students.
• EquitablecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost for NJ LEEP Summer 2025 Field Trip Program, providing career exposure opportunities for students.
• Ferring PharmaceuticalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost for NJ LEEP Summer 2025 Field Trip Program, providing career exposure opportunities for students.
• KPMGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost for NJ LEEP Summer 2025 Field Trip Program, providing career exposure opportunities for students.
• MerckcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost for NJ LEEP Summer 2025 Field Trip Program, providing career exposure opportunities for students.
• PfizercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost for NJ LEEP Summer 2025 Field Trip Program, providing career exposure opportunities for students.
• PrudentialcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost for NJ LEEP Summer 2025 Field Trip Program, providing career exposure opportunities for students.
• VerizoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost for NJ LEEP Summer 2025 Field Trip Program, providing career exposure opportunities for students.
• Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost for Summer 2025 Week-on-the-Job micro internships, providing professional exposure for 10th grade students.
• DTCCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost for Summer 2025 Week-on-the-Job micro internships, providing professional exposure for 10th grade students.
• Faegre DrinkercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost for Summer 2025 Week-on-the-Job micro internships, providing professional exposure for 10th grade students.
• Gibbons P.C.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost for Summer 2025 Week-on-the-Job micro internships, providing professional exposure for 10th grade students.
• Guggenheim PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost for Summer 2025 Week-on-the-Job micro internships, providing professional exposure for 10th grade students.
• Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost for Summer 2025 Week-on-the-Job micro internships, providing professional exposure for 10th grade students.
• NomuracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost for Summer 2025 Week-on-the-Job micro internships, providing professional exposure for 10th grade students.
• PanasoniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost for Summer 2025 Week-on-the-Job micro internships, providing professional exposure for 10th grade students.
• Poly AIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost for Summer 2025 Week-on-the-Job micro internships, providing professional exposure for 10th grade students.
• Silicon Valley BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost for Summer 2025 Week-on-the-Job micro internships, providing professional exposure for 10th grade students.
• Sullivan & CromwellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost for Summer 2025 Week-on-the-Job micro internships, providing professional exposure for 10th grade students.
• Seton Hall Law SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Constitutional Law Debate events and Mock Trial Coaching sessions.
• Newark Public School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to bring college-access programming to high schools in Newark through the School-Based Program at East Side and Central High Schools.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• QuestBridge: QuestBridge connects high-achieving, low-income students to top colleges through its college match program and college prep resources, serving the same first-generation, high-potential demographic as NJ LEEP.
• College Track: College Track runs a multi-year college access, persistence, and career program for first-generation and low-income students from 9th grade through college graduation, paralleling NJ LEEP's longitudinal pipeline approach.
• uAspire: uAspire focuses on college affordability and financial aid advising for low-income students, addressing an adjacent pillar of the college access journey that complements NJ LEEP's broader pipeline.
• Bottom Line: Bottom Line provides multi-year college access and success advising for first-generation and low-income students from high school through college graduation — closely mirroring NJ LEEP's 7-year pipeline model and target demographic.
• OneGoal: OneGoal supports low-income high school students through a three-year in-school program and alumni support into and through college, serving a comparable first-generation population with structured college persistence programming.
• College Possible: College Possible delivers near-peer coaching for low-income high school students preparing for and persisting through college — a direct comparable in mission, coaching model, and student population served.
• iMentor: iMentor pairs low-income high school students with adult mentors for college readiness and persistence support — comparable in mentoring-based delivery and target population.
• Schuler Scholar Program: Schuler Scholar Program provides multi-year college access and success support for first-generation, low-income students in select Illinois high schools — a strong model-comparable with similar multi-year engagement.

Broad incumbents

• KIPP Foundation: KIPP operates a national network of public charter schools serving low-income communities with built-in college persistence support through KIPP Through College, making it a larger-scope incumbent in the same college-readiness space.

Regional players

• Prep for Prep: Prep for Prep identifies high-achieving students of color in New York City public schools and prepares them for success at independent schools and beyond — a comparable mission serving a similar first-generation demographic, but anchored in NYC rather than Newark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/nj.leep
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nj-leep-inc--at-seton-hall-law-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/njleep
• Xx.com/NJLEEP

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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