iUrban Teen

What iUrban Teen does

iUrban Teen is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit (EIN 46-5015461) founded in 2011 that runs a STEM+Arts education program for Black, Brown, and other historically underrepresented teens ages 12-18, with an extension into young adults, workforce participants, and alumni via iUrban University launched in 2025. The organization operates through four regional chapters — Portland, Seattle Metro (Tukwila, WA mailing HQ), Los Angeles, and Dallas — and delivers a three-pillar curriculum framework (iEngage for awareness/belonging, iLearn for skill building, iSucceed for pathways/outcomes) overlaid with specialized modules including the Future Teachers Pathway Fellowship, iUrban Teen Scholarship (four $1,000 awards per region), iMap GIS Mapping and Data Science, iSports (Portland Trail Blazers/Timbers), iMusic, iTrades, iEngineer, iCivics Summit, and AI-themed hackathons co-developed with Microsoft.

The technology stack is asset-light and partnership-dependent: a WordPress v7.0 website with The Events Calendar, WPForms, Microsoft Office Forms, JotForm, and Eventbrite for applications and registrations, layered with partner-provided tools — Microsoft AI tools for hackathons, Arduino/MakeCode, Scratch/Java/Python/Ruby/Lua for game development, GIS platforms for the iMap program, and Ableton Live for music. Programs are predominantly free to youth participants; revenue is generated from individual donations, corporate/annual sponsorships, grants, gala ticket proceeds (e.g., $85 Illuminating Futures Gala 2026), and stipend-funded adult programs (e.g., $1,000 Semi-Conductor stipend, $1,000 Future Teachers Fellowship). The organization has been recognized as a White House Champion of Tech Inclusion (founder Deena Pierott, 2016) and publishes six consecutive annual Impact Reports (2020–2025).

Name

iUrban Teen

Legal name

iUrban Teen

Website

https://iurbanteen.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

iUrban Teen is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit running a free STEM+Arts education program for Black, Brown, and underrepresented teens (ages 12-18) and young adults, delivered through four regional chapters (Portland, Seattle Metro, Los Angeles, Dallas) via cohort-based programming, scholarships, fellowships, and AI/skilled-trades workshops in partnership with universities and corporate sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth STEM Education Nonprofit

NAICS

Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM, Digital Literacy & Maker Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Health Science & Medical STEM Programs (Pre-Med, Public Health) (EDAMABAJ)

Keywords

• Youth STEM education
• Nonprofit youth programs
• College readiness programs
• Career pathway programs
• STEM equity programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual donations (cash, planned, tribute, recurring): 501c3 tax-exempt nonprofit (EIN 46-5015461) accepting cash gifts by check or online (Visa/Amex/Discover/MasterCard), planned/estate gifts, tribute/memorial gifts, monthly recurring gifts, and employee matching gifts. Mailing address 7100 Fort Dent Way Suite 100, Tukwila, WA 98056.
2. Corporate and individual sponsorship (Annual Sponsors): Sponsorship opportunities for corporations and individuals tied to annual events; explicit "Annual Sponsor" tier and program/event sponsorship tiers.
3. Special events / fundraising galas: Ticketed fundraising events such as the Illuminating Futures Gala 2026 ($85 tickets) with proceeds supporting programs in AI, STEM, and innovation.
4. Grants and funding partners: Grant funding from institutional "Grant and Funding Partners" and corporate funders; iUrban Teen runs a dedicated "Grant and Funding Partners" section on the home page.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

iUrban Teen delivers free, culturally responsive STEM+Arts education programs to historically underrepresented Black and Brown youth ages 12–18 (iUrban Teen) and to young adults, workforce, and alumni (iUrban University), organized around three proprietary pillars — iEngage, iLearn, and iSucceed — and supplemented by specialized tracks such as iMAP Climate Data Camp, iSports, iMusic, iCivics, iTrades, iEngineer, the Future Teachers Pathway Fellowship, recurring STEM Summits, and AI Hackathons with Microsoft. Programs are delivered through four regional chapters (Portland, Seattle Metro, Los Angeles, Dallas) in partnership with universities, corporate sponsors, and community organizations.

Product overview

iUrban Teen is a single unified nonprofit STEM+Arts education program with a platform-plus-modules architecture built around three core pillars: iEngage (awareness and belonging), iLearn (skill building and readiness), and iSucceed (pathways and outcomes). These pillars together support the flagship iUrban Teen program for ages 12–18 and the iUrban University program for young adults, workforce, and alumni pathways. On top of this foundation sit specialized modules and events including the Future Teachers Pathway Fellowship, the iUrban Teen Scholarship – Infinite Opportunities, iMAP Climate Data Camp, iSports, iMusic, iCivics Summit, iTrades, iEngineer, the iUrban Teen STEM Summit, the AI Hackathon with Microsoft, the AI for Good & Just Transition Challenge, and the Robotics and Engineering Workshop, all united by a cradle-to-career ecosystem that moves youth from exposure to education to employment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iUrban University: Extension umbrella of programs under iUrban Teen focused on young adults, workforce, and alumni pathways; includes college readiness, mentorship, STEM exposure, dual enrollment, AP success, college applications, FAFSA assistance, scholarships, internships, and job shadowing.

Products and services

• iEngage Awareness and belonging pillar delivering career exposure, events, workshops, and community engagement that spark curiosity and build a sense of belonging in STEM and skilled-trades pathways for teens.
• iLearn Skill building and readiness pillar providing math mentoring, STEM and AI learning, and applied skill development aligned to K–12 recovery, STEM readiness, and postsecondary success.
• iSucceed Pathways and outcomes pillar offering mentorship, credentials, internships, and college-to-career navigation that help students persist and transition into opportunity.
• iUrban Teen (Ages 12–18) Flagship program that empowers Black and Brown youth ages 12–18 by exposing them to pathways in STEM, skilled trades, and emerging technologies through culturally responsive education, mentorship, and real-world experiences.
• iUrban University Young-adult, workforce, and alumni pathways program that advances participants into high-demand careers through workforce training, industry-aligned credentials, applied learning, and employer partnerships; offers college readiness, mentorship, dual enrollment, AP support, FAFSA assistance, scholarships, and internships/job shadowing.
• Future Teachers Pathway Fellowship Part-time paid fellowship placing young adults in elementary or middle schools for tutoring, teacher shadowing, recess buddy, small-group work, and professional competency training; 60 total hours with a $1,000 stipend upon completion.
• iUrban Teen Scholarship – Infinite Opportunities Scholarship awarding four $1,000 scholarships annually, one per region (Oregon, Washington, Texas, California), to students accepted to or enrolled in accredited two- or four-year degree or technical/career programs; awards restricted to tuition and books and disbursed directly to schools.
• iMAP Climate Data Camp Hands-on climate data camp for Oregon teens using GIS mapping, AI, and machine learning to explore environmental issues tied to participants' own ZIP codes, including water quality and wildfire prediction.
• iSports Sports administration and data analytics program partnering with the Portland Trail Blazers/Timbers covering Excel, statistics, and data careers; includes Microsoft Excel certification, a tour of Providence Park, and stipends for high school students.
• iMusic Music and sound program offering workshops in sound engineering and music production using Ableton Live, MIDI controllers, mixing techniques, and sound creation; culminates in an original audio project.
• iCivics Summit Annual civics summit diving into careers in public administration with workshops and talks from King County, the City of Seattle, and the Port of Seattle.
• iTrades Skilled trades program and summit providing hands-on workshops with electrical and trades professionals at NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center.
• iEngineer Two-day engineering-focused STEM camp featuring hands-on engineering workshops and industry tours for grades 6–12.
• iUrban Teen STEM Summit (Portland) Recurring full-day STEM Summit event for grades 6–12 featuring hands-on building, tech, and creativity workshops led by industry and post-secondary instructors; includes lunch, SWAG, and a prize raffle.
• AI Hackathon with Microsoft Exclusive hands-on AI Hackathon hosted by Microsoft for high school students to build projects using Microsoft AI tools that solve real-world problems at the intersection of technology and society.
• AI for Good & Just Transition Challenge One-day AI design challenge for Seattle high school students using AI to solve real community problems, with mentorship, challenges with prizes, lunch, and a raffle; held at Highline College.
• Robotics and Engineering Workshop Hands-on robotics and engineering workshop in partnership with WSUV Engineering School where students tackle a variety of robotics and engineering design, testing, and problem-solving challenges.
• Donate / Annual Sponsorship Program Giving program accepting cash gifts, online/credit card gifts (Visa, American Express, Discover, MasterCard), planned gifts, tribute gifts, sponsorship, recurring gifts, and employee matching gifts; iUrban Teen is a 501c3 tax-exempt organization with EIN 46-5015461.
• Semi-Conductor Adult Program Free hands-on semiconductor training for adults with $1,000 participation stipend, transportation/clothing support, childcare assistance, and a paid 2-week internship upon completion.
• Growing the Future: eSTEM Urban Farming at The Heritage Farm Multi-week hands-on urban farming program at The Heritage Farm in Vancouver, WA covering planting, soil health, composting, beneficial insects, and culminating in a harvest celebration.
• iUrban Teen Career Exploration & Resource Fair Career exploration and resource fair focused on semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, and tech careers; features hands-on workshops, employer engagement, and a special session.
• iUrban Teen's Bridging The Future Workshop & Walking Tour Workshop and walking tour in Vancouver, WA focused on how the I5 Interstate Bridge is being designed and engineered; includes architectural model interaction and engineering design challenges for grades 6–12.
• STEM-O-Ween Summit STEM-O-Ween Summit at Clackamas Community College offering spooky hands-on STEM+Arts workshops for grades 6–12 with lunch, SWAG, and prize raffle.

Quantifiable outcome

• Five consecutive annual Impact Reports published (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
• +6 more outcomes

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, minor and founder / champion.

• MicrosoftflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of AI Hackathons and the "Empowering Tomorrow: Microsoft Day – Dallas" program. Microsoft AI tools are used in high school AI hackathons in Dallas and Seattle where students build solutions to real problems. Two Microsoft executives (Ross Smith, Director, and Emily Anderson, AI Program Manager) sit on the Seattle Executive Advisory Group.
• Portland Trail BlazersflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the iSports: The Gateway to Sports Administration program. Students explore sports data statistics, meet Trail Blazers data statistics professionals, learn Excel, and earn Microsoft Excel certification in exchange for a $250 stipend. Available to high school students only.
• Portland TimbersflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for iSports Powered by iUrban Teen: Breaking Barriers with the NBA / Portland Timbers program. Students explore sports data analytics careers, get an exclusive tour of Providence Park, attend a free Portland Timbers game, and earn a $150 stipend.
• NECA-IBEW Electrical Training CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost and partner for the iTrades Summit 2025 at 16021 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR. Provides skilled trades professionals and facilities for hands-on workshops with 6–12th grade participants.
• California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH)flagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUniversity Partner for the Los Angeles Chapter. Hosts iUrban Teen programs, including the annual STEM Summit launched in 2014, in partnership with the TRIO program.
• TRIO Program (CSUDH)flagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCo-partner with Cal State Dominguez Hills supporting the LA Chapter's annual STEM Summit launched in 2014.
• Cal Poly Pomona UniversitycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVenue and academic partner for iUrban Teen STEM Summit – Pomona at 3801 West Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768, supporting middle and high school student participation.
• University of Texas at DallasflagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHost campus for the initial Dallas chapter launch in Fall 2019; ongoing local university partnership for the Dallas chapter.
• Portland Community College (PCC)flagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHosts the iUrban Teen STEM Summit at PCC Cascade Campus, the Semi-Conductor Adult Program at the PCC 42nd Street Opportunity Center, and STEM-O-Ween at PCC Rock Creek Campus.
• Clark CollegeflagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHost of iMusic Summit (February 7, 2026) and ongoing partner in Vancouver, WA for music production workshops using Ableton Live and MIDI controllers.
• Clackamas Community CollegeflagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHost of multiple events including the High TECH STEM Summit, STEM-O-Ween Summit, and Oregon Future Makers iEngineer at 19600 Molalla Ave, Oregon City, OR.
• Highline CollegeflagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVenue for the AI for Good & Just Transition Challenge for Seattle Youth on July 25, 2026 at 2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, WA.
• WSUV Engineering School (Washington State University Vancouver)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCo-hosts the Robotics and Engineering Workshop where students tackle robotics and engineering challenges, design, test, and problem-solve.
• Hacienda CDCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHosts the Portland AI Hackathon (April 25, 2026) at 6700 Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97218.
• King CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkshop and talks provider for the iCivics Summit 2025 in Seattle, focused on careers in Public Administration.
• City of SeattlecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkshop and talks provider for the iCivics Summit 2025 in Seattle, focused on careers in Public Administration.
• Port of SeattlecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkshop and talks provider for the iCivics Summit 2025 in Seattle, focused on careers in Public Administration.
• College Success FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on the Unlock Your Future FAFSA and Financial Aid page, jointly exploring resources and support for students applying for financial aid.
• Girl TrekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the Cedar River Watershed Tour — a one-day hike and educational expedition in Seattle's Municipal Watershed.
• Legacy HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth and wellness partner featuring Dr. Kecia Kelly (SVP & Chief Nursing and Philanthropy Officer) in iUrban Teen's Health Spotlight Interview; referenced for doula program addressing Black maternal mortality disparities.
• Providence Health CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with iUrban Teen on Black History Month Health and Wellness sessions; provider Georgann Pierce led stress-relief exercises for participants.
• BPA, PGE, Energy Trust, Maul Foster, Clark Public Works, Dream Team Recycling, Wise Eyes, Innovation LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy and engineering industry partners for the BHM Energy-Engineering event focused on sustainability, technology, and inspiring youth about engineering careers.
• Seattle Veterinary AssociatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor providing two $1,000 scholarships: Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant Scholarship ($1,000) and Pre-Veterinary Major Scholarship ($1,000), supporting students pursuing veterinary medicine and animal care.
• Tabor 100coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperational partner hosting iUrban Teen bus departures for the Leavenworth Adventure and the Cedar River Watershed Tour pickup location at 7100 Fort Dent Way, Tukwila, WA.
• ilani hotelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue for the 15th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Celebration at 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield, WA 98642 (January 20, 2025).
• Heritage Farm (Vancouver, WA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperational partner for the Growing the Future: eSTEM Urban Farming program (May 30 – August 1, 2026), hosting hands-on gardening cohorts over multiple Saturdays.
• City of DallascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner evidenced by the Dallas Flyer branded with the City of Dallas for chapter activities.
• Deena Pierottfounder / championOthersFeatured founder of iUrban Teen, recognized as a White House Champion of Tech Inclusion (Obama Administration). The Annual Sponsor page links to her Obama White House Champions profile.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Girls Who Code: Nonprofit working to close the gender gap in technology via clubs, summer immersion programs and college-loops alumni engagement for high school girls. Comparable to iUrban Teen in STEM-equity mission, multi-city club/chapter model, and corporate partnership strategy.
• Black Girls CODE: National nonprofit that introduces girls of color to computer science and technology through workshops, hackathons and summer camps. Most directly comparable to iUrban Teen in mission, target population, and event-driven delivery model.
• Technovation: Global nonprofit running app-building and AI curricula for girls and underrepresented youth, including a flagship AI Family Challenge. Closely comparable in AI-literacy curriculum, hackathon-style events, and equity-centered STEM mission.
• Kapor Center / SMASH Academy: Foundation running SMASH, a STEM-enrichment and college-prep program for underrepresented high school students, plus Oakland-based tech equity initiatives. Directly comparable mission and target population with strong corporate and university partnership model.

Broad incumbents

• Code.org: Larger nonprofit expanding access to computer science in K-12 schools nationwide. Comparable as a STEM-equity education nonprofit but operates at significantly greater scale with national policy influence beyond iUrban Teen's regional chapter model.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Large national youth-development nonprofit operating STEM, college-access and career-pathway programming at local clubs. Overlaps with iUrban Teen on after-school STEM exposure and college/career readiness but at vastly larger scale and as a multi-purpose youth organization.
• National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE): Pre-college through professional membership organization supporting Black engineers and STEM students. Comparable mission targeting Black STEM talent but with a national collegiate/professional membership model rather than iUrban Teen's community-based, regional-chapter nonprofit structure.
• Year Up: Large workforce-development nonprofit connecting young adults from underserved communities to corporate internships and tech careers. Comparable equity-to-career pipeline and employer partnerships (e.g., Microsoft) but operates at substantially larger scale and is primarily post-secondary.

Regional players

• Per Scholas: National nonprofit providing tuition-free technology training and career pathways for adults from underserved communities. Comparable equity-and-tech mission and adult-training angle (akin to iUrban Teen's Semi-Conductor Adult Program) but headquartered on the East Coast with different regional overlap.
• STEM NOLA: New Orleans-based nonprofit delivering hands-on STEM programming and camps for underrepresented youth through events, family engagement and university partners. Similar event-driven, family-engagement GTM and equity focus, but regional to Louisiana rather than Pacific Northwest/Multi-region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iurban-teen

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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