Madi's Movement

What Madi's Movement does

Madi's Movement is a Tampa, Florida-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2023 by Effie Santos to support young adults aging out of the foster care system. The organization addresses documented transition failures for this population — including 50% homelessness within 18 months of aging out, 50% unemployment by age 21, and less than 3% earning a college degree — by delivering a structured, multi-pillar service model branded as Madi's Academy. The Academy comprises five pathway modules: Education (GED, college, vocational training), Employment (resume writing, interview skills, employer connections), Life Skills (ID procurement, financial literacy, cooking), Wellness (physical and mental health), and Driving / Steering to Success (permit, lessons, transportation). The Madi's Advocate Program layers mentorship on top of the Academy, with Life Advocates committing to a two-year personal-development relationship and Industry Advocates providing flexible career guidance. The organization hosts signature events including the annual Bourbon Ball gala (with the Ybor City Rotary Club as host and Tampa Garden Club as venue), the Pathways to Employment Career Readiness Expo (50+ employers, hosted at Feeding Tampa Bay), and the Before the Movement immersive luncheon.

The business model is a multi-stream nonprofit funding architecture rather than a product-sales model. Revenue is generated through individual recurring donations (processed via Donorbox), event ticket sales and corporate sponsorships (Bourbon Ball tickets $125–$175, sponsorship packages $750–$5,000), corporate partnerships providing both cash sponsorship and in-kind employment pathways (Quality Custom Distribution, JMI Resource, Fifth Third Bank, Central Bank), and volunteer labor valued through a Life Advocate / Industry Advocate structure. Florida Registration number is CH72325. The organization has 1–10 employees, is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Dennis Hartin, and reports a partner ecosystem of 16+ organizations spanning employers, financial institutions, educational institutions, and mission-aligned nonprofits. Geographic focus is Tampa Bay (Hillsborough County) with early signals of expansion into Pinellas County.

Name

Madi's Movement

Website

https://madismovement.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Madi's Movement is a Tampa-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports young adults aging out of foster care through a five-pathway Academy (Education, Employment, Life Skills, Wellness, Driving), long-term Life Advocate and Industry Advocate mentorship, employer-linked career expos, and event-driven fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wellness Program Design & Accountability Coaching (HSADAGAC), High School Equivalency (GED/HiSET/TASC) Preparation (EDANAJAG)

Keywords

• Foster youth services
• Career readiness programs
• Youth mentorship services
• Life skills training
• Nonprofit education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

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. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individuals supporting the organization's mission to empower foster youth. Donations can be made through the organization's Donorbox integration on the website.
2. Event Fundraising: Revenue generated from event tickets and sponsorships, including the annual Bourbon Ball gala (tickets $125-$175, VIP $175) and corporate sponsorships ranging from $750 to $5,000. Also includes the Pathways to Employment Career Readiness Expo.
3. Corporate Sponsorships and Partnerships: Financial and in-kind support from corporate partners including event sponsorships, program funding, and workplace career day hosting. Organizations like Quality Custom Distribution provide employment opportunities for program participants.
4. Volunteer Value Exchange: While volunteers are not paid, they provide significant value through mentorship (Life Advocates commit 2 years), event support, and professional expertise (Industry Advocates). This community engagement model reduces operational costs while expanding program delivery capacity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Madi's Movement operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization delivering structured programs and mentorship to young adults aging out of foster care in the Tampa Bay area. Its core offering is the Madi's Academy, which delivers five pathways — Education, Employment, Life Skills, Wellness, and Driving (Steering to Success) — supplemented by Life Advocate (two-year) and Industry Advocate mentorship. Program participants receive resume and interview coaching, financial literacy training, permit and driving lessons, and access to employer partners such as Quality Custom Distribution.

Product overview

Madi's Movement operates as a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of programs under its Academy model. The core offering includes five Pathways: Education, Employment, Life Skills, Wellness, and Driving (Steering to Success). Supporting these are the Advocate Program with Life Advocates (long-term mentors) and Industry Advocates (career-focused professionals). Signature events include the Pathways to Employment Career Readiness Expo and the annual Bourbon Ball fundraiser. The organization does not offer a technology product but provides social services through structured mentorship, training, and support programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Madi's Academy The central program of Madi's Movement where young adults gain tools, resources, and support to transition from foster care to independence through structured pathways in education, employment, life skills, wellness, and driving.
• Life Advocates Mentors who commit to a two-year relationship supporting one young adult with personal development including housing, health, and life decisions.
• Industry Advocates Professional mentors providing flexible career guidance, industry insights, networking opportunities, and on-call support for career development of program participants.
• Pathways to Employment: A Career Readiness Expo Signature workforce initiative held at Feeding Tampa Bay connecting teens and young adults with foster care experience to 50+ employers and career pathway opportunities.
• The Bourbon Ball Annual fundraising gala hosted by Ybor City Rotary Club with proceeds supporting Madi's Movement programs; includes general admission and VIP ticket tiers.
• Before the Movement Luncheon Immersive experience at TPepin's Hospitality Centre bringing attendees into the critical transition moment when teens age out of foster care through real stories and guided experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Young adults with a strong support network are 55% more likely to be employed full-time
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Feeding Tampa BaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeeding Tampa Bay serves as the venue host for the annual Pathways to Employment Career Readiness Expo, providing space for career development events connecting foster youth with employers and educational opportunities.
• Quality Custom Distribution (QCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQCD employs program participants Tommie and Jeff who aged out of foster care, demonstrating successful employment outcomes. Represents the employment pathway component of the organization's mission.
• Ybor City Rotary ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHosts the annual Bourbon Ball fundraiser with all proceeds supporting Madi's Movement. Represents a key fundraising partnership for the organization.
• Tampa Garden ClubminorOthersProvides venue for the annual Bourbon Ball gala event.
• Warren AverettcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional services firm that provides operational support including client services coordination. Board member Marissa Katzeberger works there.
• Frameworks of Tampa BaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Elizabeth Reedy serves as Vice Chair of the board. Frameworks strengthens emotional intelligence in children and youth, aligning with the organization's empowerment mission.
• KnowBe4coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHR Director Chelly Conley serves on the board, bringing HR and inclusion expertise to organizational governance.
• Florida State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram participant Quay is pursuing her Criminology degree at FSU, demonstrating the education pathway for foster youth.
• Straz Center for the Performing ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity arts partner providing cultural enrichment opportunities for program participants.
• Fostering HeartscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoster care focused nonprofit aligned with mission to support youth aging out of the system.
• Feeding the FosterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit addressing food security for foster families and youth, complementary to the support services provided.
• Garage 517minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner potentially supporting the Steering to Success driving program.
• Loft 181minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting housing or life skills programming.
• Meet the NeedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity resource connecting needs with resources in the Tampa Bay foster care ecosystem.
• The Options NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing options and pathways for foster youth transitions.
• Temple Terrace Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business chamber providing networking and employer connections for program participants.
• eSmart RecyclingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission-driven company founded by board member Tony Selvaggio that has donated nearly 3,000 computers to 50+ nonprofits, potentially supporting digital access for foster youth.
• JMI ResourcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStaffing and workforce development firm owned by board member Christina Davenport, supporting employment pathways for program participants.
• Centre ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner hosting the Sip & Support networking event.
• TPepin's Hospitality CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner hosting the Before the Movement Immersive Luncheon.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CASA of Hillsborough County: Court-Appointed Special Advocates organization serving abused and neglected children in Hillsborough County, including those aging out of foster care. Directly comparable because it operates in the same Tampa Bay geography, recruits volunteers to advocate for foster youth, and serves overlapping beneficiary populations transitioning toward independence.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay: Mentor-driven youth services nonprofit operating across Tampa Bay with one-to-one adult mentoring for at-risk youth. Comparable because the core service model (long-term volunteer mentors supporting youth outcomes in education and personal growth) is closely aligned with Madi's Academy and Life Advocate programs, serving overlapping youth demographics in the same region.
• Florida's Children First: Florida-based advocacy and legal services nonprofit focused on improving outcomes for children in foster care and those aging out of the system. Comparable because it serves the same Florida foster youth transition cohort, combines advocacy with direct youth support, and competes for the same state-level and philanthropic funding sources.
• FosterClub: National nonprofit led by former foster youth that empowers and advocates for teens and young adults transitioning out of foster care. Directly comparable in mission — supporting aging-out foster youth with resources, leadership opportunities, and peer-led programming — and represents the closest national peer in both population served and youth-led engagement model.
• Together We Rise: National nonprofit dedicated to transforming the experience of foster youth through direct services including education, technology access, and transition support. Comparable because it focuses on the same aging-out foster youth population, raises funds through corporate sponsorships and galas similar to the Bourbon Ball, and operates a portfolio of programs analogous to Madi's Academy pathways.
• iFoster: National nonprofit providing resources, technology, education, and workforce support to youth in and aging out of foster care. Comparable because it serves the same population across multiple service domains (education, employment, life skills) and pursues similar corporate and tech-sector partnerships, making it a strong operational analogue to Madi's Academy model.
• Ticket to Dream Foundation: National nonprofit providing goods and experiences — including educational support, life skills, and transition resources — to foster youth across the United States. Comparable because it addresses the same aging-out foster youth population through donations, sponsorship, and direct programming, making it a direct functional peer in fundraising and service delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay: Established youth development nonprofit with multiple locations across Tampa Bay delivering education, workforce readiness, mentorship, and life skills programming to at-risk youth. Comparable as a broader, more established incumbent serving overlapping youth demographics in the same region, with programming adjacency across education, employment, and empowerment pillars.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/madismovement
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/madi-s-movement/about/?viewAsMember=true
• Instagraminstagram.com/madis_movement

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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