Konscious Youth Development & Service

What Konscious Youth Development & Service does

Konscious Youth Development & Service (KYDS) is a 501c3 non-profit (EIN 47-4789359) founded in Fall 2014 by Mychal Mills and Rodney Salomon in Asbury Park, New Jersey. The organization delivers holistic wellness programming including mindfulness, yoga, breathwork, social-emotional learning (SEL), and IIRP-certified restorative justice training to youth (K-12), school educators, and community members in the greater Asbury Park area and across New Jersey. Its core product portfolio comprises the Konscious Classroom SEL curriculum (inspired by Mindful Schools, Mind Up, and Holistic Life Foundations), the free Journey Summer Camp (running since 2015), Konscious Educators training (waitlisted for 2026), Staff Wellness Workshops, Restorative Justice training and consultations, the KLE youth entrepreneurship program, community events (Relax & Release, Breathe With Purpose, One Mic One Soul), and the Manuel 'Fresh' Spann scholarship program (over $20,000 awarded since 2018).

KYDS operates a hybrid revenue model anchored on donations (via Network for Good, cryptocurrency, legacy giving, and end-of-year campaigns), grants (including $10,000 from FirstEnergy Foundation in January 2024), third-party fundraising events, and fee-based professional services (keynotes, school assemblies, staff development, student workshops, parent sessions priced via quote-based booking). Most direct-to-community programming is offered free or donation-based, while professional services for schools and organizations are the primary paid engagement channel. The organization distributes through direct booking from schools and organizations, embedded in-school programming (e.g., Asbury Park School District, Hope Academy, Neptune High School, Academy Charter, Freehold Regional), the physical Konscious Community Center opened in 2025 at 631 Lake Ave in Asbury Park, and virtual channels (Breathe With Purpose, Konscious Educators Podcast). Headcount is 1-10 employees, and cumulative reach since 2014 includes 35,000+ students, 10,000+ educators, and 200+ organizations served.

Name

Konscious Youth Development & Service

Legal name

Konscious Youth Development & Service

Website

https://konscious.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KYDS is a 501c3 non-profit founded in 2014 that delivers holistic wellness programming (mindfulness, SEL, yoga, breathwork, restorative justice) to youth, educators, and community members in New Jersey, primarily through the free Journey Summer Camp, school partnerships, and a 2025-opened community center in Asbury Park.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development & Wellness Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

School-Based Mental & Behavioral Health Services (EDAJAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

School Counseling Services (EDAJAIAA), School Counseling & Guidance Services (Academic/Social-Emotional) (EDAJALAF)

Keywords

• Youth wellness programs
• Social emotional learning
• Restorative justice training
• Mindfulness education services
• Community wellness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Asbury Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations & Fundraising: KYDS is a 501c3 non-profit that relies heavily on donations from individuals, businesses, and community members. The organization accepts donations via its website, cryptocurrency, and third-party fundraising events. It also hosts its own end-of-year campaigns and accepts legacy/planned gifts.
2. Program Fees & Workshop Revenue: KYDS generates revenue through booking fees for keynote presentations, school assemblies, staff development sessions, student workshops, and parent sessions. The organization offers these services to schools, organizations, and community groups on a fee basis.
3. Third-Party Fundraising Events: KYDS receives proceeds from a variety of third-party fundraising events organized by businesses, community groups, teams, schools, clubs, civic organizations, and individuals. The organization reviews and approves these fundraisers.
4. Grant Funding: KYDS receives grant funding from foundations and donors including the Manuel 'Fresh' Spann scholarship funded by Luz & Anthony Labato, Collis Spann, and the SPS Fitness family. Over $20,000 has been awarded in scholarships since 2018.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Konscious Youth Development & Service (KYDS) is a 501c3 nonprofit that delivers holistic youth development, mindfulness, social-emotional learning (SEL), restorative justice training, and community wellness programming. Its paid offerings include keynotes, workshops, staff wellness trainings, and restorative justice consultations delivered to schools and organizations; its free/donation-supported offerings include the Journey Summer Camp, Konscious Classroom youth sessions, community meditation and breathwork classes, and a scholarship program for graduating students.

Product overview

Konscious Youth Development & Service (KYDS) is a 501c3 non-profit holistic youth development organization offering a portfolio of programs including Konscious Educators (trainings for educators), Keynotes & Workshops (keynote presentations), Journey Summer Camp (free summer programming), Konscious Classroom and Youth Assemblies (SEL and mindfulness for youth), Staff Wellness Workshops and Restorative Justice Training (for school staff), Relax & Release, Breathe With Purpose, and One Mic One Soul (community programming), the Manuel 'Fresh' Spann Scholarship, Konscious Leadership & Entrepreneurship (KLE), Food Justice Programming, and the Jr. Konscious Worker Internship. The organization also operates the Konscious Community Center at 631 Lake Ave in Asbury Park, NJ.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Konscious Educators A training program for educators on holistic wellness and mindfulness practices; includes a waitlist for the 2026 training cohort.
• Keynotes & Workshops Inspirational keynote presentations and workshops delivered by founders Mychal and Rodney for educators and youth workers, covering resilience, mental health, empathy, heart coherence, and trauma transformation.
• Journey Summer Program A free summer camp offering yoga, mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, surf mentorship, plant-based meals, arts and crafts, nature walks, and team bonding for youth; running since 2015.
• Konscious Classroom & Youth Assemblies A movement, mindfulness, and SEL curriculum for youth inspired by Mindful Schools, Mind Up, and Holistic Life Foundations; includes Konscious Classroom sessions and introductory assemblies/group workshops covering body-mind-emotion balance, stress reduction, breathing exercises, and authentic connection.
• Staff Wellness Workshops A two-part interactive workshop for school staff covering self-awareness, self-management, mindfulness, movement, and breathwork to support student well-being and embody SEL practices.
• Restorative Justice Training & Consultations IIRP-certified restorative justice training covering self-awareness, self-regulation, shame transformation, real-time conflict management, restorative circles, and restorative conferences; offered in full-day, half-day, or multi-day formats.
• Relax & Release Group meditation and breathwork sessions for community members to reduce stress and anxiety, increase mind-body-heart connection, and create inner harmony; held at the Konscious Community Center.
• Breathe With Purpose A virtual therapeutic breathing class exploring science-backed deep breathing techniques for personal and professional growth; free with donations accepted.
• One Mic One Soul Monthly open mic night featuring spoken word, live music, art, poetry, and community connection; free for all with donations appreciated.
• Manuel 'Fresh' Spann Open Heart Scholarship A scholarship program awarding over $20,000 to graduating students from Asbury Park, Neptune, Long Branch, and Academy Charter High School for college or trade school; top prizes of $750, $500, and $250.
• Konscious Leadership & Entrepreneurship (KLE) A youth program for middle schoolers focused on leadership development, emotional regulation, and entrepreneurial skills; participants earned over $2,000 in youth-led business revenue in Q2 2025.
• Konscious Community Worker Training A 3-day deep dive into community-rooted healing, with participants showing an average growth of over 25% across nine wellness and leadership indicators.
• Konscious Community Center A sanctuary space at 631 Lake Ave, Asbury Park, NJ hosting monthly community events, educator training, and out-of-school programs; includes architectural renovations and soul-tech wellness equipment.
• Food Justice Programming Community events including documentary screenings and panel discussions on health and wellness, featuring local and New Jersey-based practitioners.
• Jr. Konscious Worker Internship A high school internship developing leadership skills while mentoring young campers during Journey Summer Camp; includes stipend compensation, with 50+ youth empowered and supported.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% improvement in emotional regulation among KLE program participants
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SOAR (Interfaith Neighbors)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with SOAR (Interfaith Neighbors) for a 6-week wellness series at the Konscious Community Center, bringing wellness programming to the community under this collaboration.
• Asbury Park School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017KYDS partnered with Asbury Park School District from 2017-2020 to implement full-time comprehensive programming including Konscious Worker presence throughout 4 schools, supporting students and staff to self-regulate, Konscious Classroom and Mindful Moment Rooms for K-12. The partnership continues beyond 2020 with ongoing programs including walking field trips from Thurgood Marshall Elementary School.
• Asbury Park Surf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015The Asbury Park Surf Club powers the surf mentorship program within the Journey Summer Camp, connecting youth to the ocean and providing adventure, exploration, and personal growth opportunities. This partnership has been active since the camp's inception in 2015.
• Monmouth University (Graduate OT Department)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Monmouth University's Graduate Occupational Therapy Department has partnered with KYDS since 2015, supporting the Journey Summer Camp and other youth programming with graduate student volunteers and academic expertise in occupational therapy and holistic wellness.
• Interfaith NeighborscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Interfaith Neighbors has partnered with KYDS since 2015, providing funding support and collaboration. In Q2 2025, KYDS partnered with SOAR (Interfaith Neighbors) for a 6-week wellness series at the Konscious Community Center.
• NJEA (New Jersey Education Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKYDS co-founders have presented at the NJEA RISE Up in HOPE Conference (July 2022), providing professional development and wellness sessions for NJ educators. The organization works with NJEA to deliver mindfulness and SEL programming to school staff across New Jersey.
• Teen Arts New JerseyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKYDS partners with Teen Arts New Jersey to offer teaching artist positions that facilitate art workshops for teens and children at the Konscious Community Center, creating a space for youth to explore artistic expression within a supportive environment.
• Various Schools & DistrictscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKYDS has partnered with Hope Academy, Asbury Park High School, Neptune High School, Neptune City K-8, Academy Charter High School, Freehold Regional School District, and Sea Lavender Montessori. These school partnerships deliver Konscious Classroom, staff wellness, and restorative justice programming.
• Headspace for EducatorsminorOthersKYDS's Resources for Educators page references Headspace for Educators as a free mindfulness resource for educators, though this is a content/resource referral rather than a formal partnership.
• National Institute of Mental HealthminorOthersKYDS's Resources for Educators page references the National Institute of Mental Health as a resource provider for mental health information for educators.
• The Jed FoundationminorOthersKYDS's Resources for Educators page references The Jed Foundation as a resource for addressing mental health challenges faced by educators.
• The Trevor ProjectminorOthersKYDS's Resources for Educators page references The Trevor Project as a resource for crisis intervention and suicide prevention services, particularly for supporting LGBTQ+ students.
• Rare Beauty / Rare Impact FundminorOthersKYDS's Resources for Educators page references the Rare Beauty Campaign and Rare Impact Fund as resources for youth mental health support, including mental health education content.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mindful Schools: National nonprofit providing mindfulness and SEL curriculum and educator training to K-12 schools. Closely comparable to KYDS's Konscious Classroom and Konscious Educators offerings, and was cited as an inspiration for KYDS's curriculum.
• Holistic Life Foundation: Nonprofit that brings yoga, mindfulness, and holistic wellness to Baltimore public schools and beyond. Directly comparable to KYDS's school-based mindfulness, yoga, and breathwork programs, and explicitly cited as a curriculum inspiration.
• MindUp (The Goldie Hawn Foundation): Evidence-based SEL and mindfulness curriculum for K-12 schools worldwide. Comparable as both an inspiration for KYDS's Konscious Classroom and a competing SEL provider to school districts.
• Inner Explorer: Nonprofit providing daily mindfulness practice programs for schools and educators. Comparable SEL/mindfulness delivery model targeting the same K-12 educator-and-student segments.
• Open Circle: Provider of SEL curriculum and professional development for elementary schools. Closely comparable as a school-embedded SEL and educator-training program in the same buyer segment.
• CARE for Teachers: Organization providing mindfulness-based SEL training specifically for K-12 educators to reduce burnout and improve classroom climate. Directly comparable to KYDS's Staff Wellness Workshops and Konscious Educators offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Headspace: Large-scale mindfulness and mental health platform with a dedicated Headspace for Educators program. Comparable as a digital mindfulness resource referenced on KYDS's educator resource page, and a broader incumbent competing for the same educator/student mental health dollars.
• Calm: Mass-market meditation and mindfulness app with school/educator initiatives. Comparable as a broad incumbent in mindfulness for educators and youth, though primarily digital rather than in-person like KYDS.

Others

• International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP): The credentialing body whose certification KYDS holds. Comparable as the certifying authority for KYDS's restorative justice training and the broader standards body governing the practice KYDS sells to schools.

Emerging players

• Yoga in Schools: Nonprofit bringing yoga and mindfulness programming into K-12 schools. Comparable niche yoga-and-mindfulness delivery to school-aged children, with overlapping curriculum philosophy to KYDS's Journey Summer Program and Konscious Classroom.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KYDS_NJ
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCUqIdX4on467q8PWooRUZWw
• Facebookfacebook.com/KYDS.NJ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/konsciousyouth
• Instagraminstagram.com/kyds_nj
• TikToktiktok.com/@kyds_nj

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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