Nkyinkyim Educational Pathways to Preparedness is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working at the intersection of cultural identity, educational equity, and Black student success at predominantly white institutions. We are looking for partners who are ready to do more than write a check — partners who want to be part of a lasting solution.
Black students at predominantly white institutions face documented, measurable structural barriers that existing campus programs are not designed — or funded — to address. NEP exists to fill that gap with culturally grounded, evidence-informed programming.
"When DEI protections were stripped from Ohio institutions, I didn't wait to see what would happen. I already knew. I had lived those conditions — and I understood exactly what students would face without support. NEP opened its doors not as a reaction. As a fulfillment."
NEP's four-arc model provides a comprehensive, sequential intervention that addresses the full continuum of Black student success — from the moment of college acceptance through professional entry. Every arc builds on the last. Nothing is left to chance.
NEP builds intentional partnerships across institutional, faith-based, corporate, and philanthropic sectors — each with a distinct entry point and a clear impact pathway.
Every gift directly funds culturally grounded programming, scholarship access, and the operational infrastructure that makes NEP's work possible. All contributions are tax-deductible under our 501(c)(3) status.
Custom partnership structures are available for institutional funders with specific grantmaking requirements. We welcome the conversation.
NEP is not a startup concept. It is the culmination of over 15 years of front-line experience, rigorous scholarship, and lived understanding of what Black students at PWIs actually need.
Every partnership begins with a conversation. Tell us who you are, what you're working toward, and how you found us — and Kris or a member of the NEP team will respond personally within 3–5 business days.
We welcome foundations, universities, corporations, law firms, churches, community organizations, and individual major donors. No inquiry is too early in the process.