What I Pour Life does

I Pour Life (legal entity: Ipourlife, Inc.; EIN 27-3482070) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2010 and headquartered in Springfield, Missouri. Originally operating international programs in El Salvador and Ethiopia, the organization pivoted in 2016 to focus on at-risk and foster care youth in Missouri following a community assessment with Missouri State University, launching its foundational LifeStrengths positive youth development program. The organization now serves youth ages 14-24 across 41 Missouri counties through three core programs: LifeStrengths (a proprietary 6-9 month, 1-on-1 coaching curriculum combining LifeLessons on relationships/identity/emotions and LifeSkills on healthy living, education, employment, stable housing, and financial literacy), the Chafee Program (a State of Missouri contract for foster youth ages 14-21 in the northeast and southeast regions, awarded in 2026 by the Department of Social Services - Children's Division), and the Social Capital Club (monthly community gatherings that connect youth with local experts).

I Pour Life operates a hybrid delivery model combining a virtual coaching platform for weekly 1-on-1 sessions with in-person meetings and community events. Approximately 30+ staff (executive, programs, operations, advocacy & education, donor development, LifeStrengths, Chafee, and Social Capital Club functions) support the programs, alongside a 219-person volunteer base (LifeCrew) and a 2,514-youth lifetime reach since 2016. Reported outcomes include 88% of youth securing jobs, 82% enrolling in or completing high school/degree programs, and 89% securing stable housing. The organization has received Candid Platinum Transparency, Candid Seal Silver, and Charity Navigator Three Star ratings in 2024.

Revenue is generated through individual donations (one-time and monthly 'Neighborhood' givers at $150 one-time or $15/month tiers), corporate and event sponsorships (tiered $500-$15,000 for the annual Drive FORE! Youth Golf Championship and Nurture. Thrive. Repeat. Conference), and government grants (Missouri DSS Chafee contract). Services are provided free of charge to eligible youth. The organization maintains community partnerships with churches, businesses, and health/education institutions across Missouri, and is governed by a Board of Directors with Ben McBride as Executive Director since 2021.

Name

I Pour Life

Legal name

Ipourlife, Inc.

Website

https://ipourlife.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

I Pour Life is a 501(c)(3) non-profit in Springfield, Missouri that delivers positive youth development programs — LifeStrengths coaching, the Chafee Program, and the Social Capital Club — to at-risk and foster care youth ages 14-24 across 41 Missouri counties, funded by donations, sponsorships, and a state government contract.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Emotional Regulation Programs (EDAMAIAC), School-Based Mental & Behavioral Health Services (EDAJAIAB), Family Engagement & Caregiver Support Programs (SEL/Mental Health) (EDAKAMAK)

Keywords

• Youth development services
• Foster care support
• Life skills coaching
• Social capital building
• Positive youth development

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly donations from individual donors. Monthly donors join 'The Neighborhood' community. The organization offers '15 for the Next 15' campaign suggesting $150 one-time or $15/month donations.
2. Corporate/Event Sponsorships: Sponsorships for annual events including the Drive FORE! Youth Golf Championship (5th annual) and Nurture. Thrive. Repeat. Conference, with tiered sponsorship levels from $500 to $15,000.
3. Government Grants: State of Missouri contracts as Chafee provider for northeast and southeast regions, administered by Missouri Department of Social Services - Children's Division.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

I Pour Life provides positive youth development programming to at-risk and foster care youth ages 14-24 in Missouri. Its core offerings are LifeStrengths (a proprietary 6-9 month coaching program combining LifeLessons on relationships, identity, situations, and emotions with LifeSkills covering healthy living, education, employment, stable housing, and financial literacy, delivered through weekly one-on-one LifeCoach sessions), the Chafee Foster Care Program (state-contracted transition support for ages 14-21 in northeast and southeast Missouri), and the Social Capital Club (monthly community gatherings connecting youth with local experts in financial literacy, housing, education, and workforce readiness).

Product overview

I Pour Life is a non-profit organization offering a suite of positive youth development programs. The core offerings include LifeStrengths (proprietary coaching model for youth aged 16-24), the Chafee Program (foster care transition support for ages 14-21 in Missouri), and the Social Capital Club (group programming for community connection). These programs work together through weekly one-on-one coaching, evidence-based curriculum, and community-building events to help at-risk and foster care youth develop life skills and successfully transition to adulthood.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LifeStrengths: A positive youth development program designed to help youth avoid inherent statistics that surround their circumstances. Includes LifeLessons (relationships, identity, situations, emotions) and LifeSkills (healthy living, education, employment, stable housing, financial literacy).
• Chafee Program
• Social Capital Club

Products and services

• LifeStrengths A proprietary positive youth development coaching program for at-risk and foster care youth ages 16-24, combining LifeLessons (internal growth through Relationships, Identity, Situations, Emotions) with LifeSkills (external development in Healthy Living, Education, Employment, Stable Housing, Financial Literacy). Delivered through weekly one-on-one LifeCoach sessions, evidence-based curriculum, and virtual and in-person meetings over a 6-9 month curriculum. Services are provided free of charge to eligible youth.
• Chafee Program (John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood) The John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood provides relationship-based coaching and practical life skill support for eligible foster care youth ages 14-21 in the northeast and southeast regions of Missouri. Administered by Missouri Department of Social Services - Children's Division, it equips foster youth with the life skills, motivation, and consistent support necessary for them to thrive.
• Social Capital Club A group-oriented programming initiative that connects youth with community members to develop stronger networks, life skills, and access to community resources through monthly meetings (5:30-7:30 PM dinners hosting 15-20 youth with 5-10 community members and speakers), quarterly social gatherings, and annual milestone celebrations. Features speakers and facilitated discussions on financial literacy, housing, education, and workforce readiness.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% of youth applied, interviewed, and secured jobs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered foundational, supporting and core.

• Missouri State UniversityfoundationalStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducted community assessment in 2015 that identified at-risk youth as underserved in the Springfield area, leading to the development of the LifeStrengths program in 2016.
• OMG CommercesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business partner providing operational support and community engagement. Team member quoted praising I Pour Life's 'hand-up approach' to empowering marginalized youth.
• Hope ChurchsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerChurch partner participating in Social Capital Club events and providing volunteer support for youth programming.
• Burrell Behavioral HealthsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPresented at Social Capital Club events on topics including gratitude and mental health awareness for youth participants.
• Missouri Department of Social Services - Children's DivisioncoreOthersState agency administering the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood. Entrusted I Pour Life as the Chafee provider for northeast and southeast Missouri regions in 2026.
• DMP (Data Management Platform)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business partner providing support for I Pour Life's mission and operations.
• University of West OzarkssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner supporting youth development and community engagement initiatives.
• Abacus CPAsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerAccounting firm partner providing financial expertise and operational support.
• AGFCU (Army Government Credit Union)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCredit union partner supporting financial literacy education for youth participants.
• Nixon InsurancesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance partner providing community support and engagement.
• Moery's FlooringsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business partner contributing to community initiatives.
• James River ChurchsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerChurch partner participating in youth programming and community events.
• Calvary Christian AGsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerChurch partner engaged in supporting foster care and at-risk youth initiatives.
• Crosslines Food PantrysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal non-profit food pantry where youth volunteers served during holiday season, learning gratitude and community service.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• FosterClub: National nonprofit led by foster care alumni providing peer support, leadership training, and advocacy for youth in and aging out of foster care. Comparable to I Pour Life's transition-age focus but operates at smaller scale and through peer-to-peer rather than LifeCoach delivery.

Direct peers

• CASA (National Court Appointed Special Advocates Association): National network of volunteer advocates serving abused and neglected children in foster care. Comparable volunteer-driven service model and outcome-oriented approach to foster youth advocacy and transition support.
• Youth Villages: Private nonprofit providing residential and community-based programs for children with emotional and behavioral challenges and youth aging out of foster care. Comparable in mission (transition-age youth services), outcome-driven model, and multi-state contract portfolio (TN, MS, NC, OR, MA, TX).
• KVC Health Systems: Midwest-based nonprofit providing child welfare, foster care, and behavioral health services across multiple states, including Kansas and Missouri. Comparable as a multi-state Chafee-like provider for foster youth transitioning to adulthood.
• Marygrove Children and Family Services: St. Louis-based nonprofit serving foster and at-risk youth with residential, educational, and transition-to-independence programs. Closest geographic peer to I Pour Life, operating similar Chafee-eligible services in eastern Missouri.
• Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption: National nonprofit focused on foster care adoption and youth transitioning out of care. Comparable in serving the same foster youth population (ages 14-21+) and in using outcome-driven service delivery to secure foundation and corporate funding.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National nonprofit providing one-on-one mentoring relationships for at-risk youth ages 6-24, using a community volunteer model very similar to I Pour Life's LifeStrengths coaching approach. Operates in all 50 states, making it both a model and a competitor for state-level youth services contracts.
• National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP): National nonprofit providing foster care, adoption, and community-based services for at-risk youth and families. Direct competitor for state foster care and Chafee transition contracts, with comparable outcome-driven service model.

Broad incumbents

• Boys Town: Established nonprofit providing residential care, family services, and community programs for at-risk youth across multiple states. Comparable mission and trauma-informed care methodology, with significantly larger scope and broader geographic footprint.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Largest national youth development nonprofit with 5,000+ club locations serving 4M+ youth. Comparable in mission (positive youth development) and volunteer/donor ecosystem, though operates a facility-based rather than coaching-based model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ipourlife
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVRDaG_b0udWux08UX5JXUg
• Facebookfacebook.com/ipourlife
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/i-pour-life
• Instagraminstagram.com/ipourlife

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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