What Educating Young Minds does

Educating Young Minds (EYM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit supplemental education organization founded in 1987 in Los Angeles that serves PreK-12th grade at-risk and low-income youth. The organization delivers tutoring, mentoring, college preparation, scholarships, and STEM/technology programs, reporting a 100% high school graduation rate and an 82% college graduation rate among participants, with a 5:1 student-to-teacher ratio across 23 teachers and 35+ total staff. Approximately 25% of alumni are reported to return to EYM as volunteers or staff, indicating a self-renewing community pipeline anchored in the Crenshaw / Leimert Park neighborhood.

EYM's core technology is the Access/No Excuse (ANE) online interactive learning platform, which provides live online tutoring, on-demand study tools, and the "EYM Live 4.0" learning experience. Programs are delivered both through EYM's physical learning center in Crenshaw, Los Angeles, and via the digital platform, which was expanded nationally in 2020 and supplemented by a nationwide webinar series and AR/VR content delivered through a partnership with EON Reality. The platform is positioned as the primary vehicle for scaling EYM beyond its single physical site.

As a non-profit, EYM's revenue model is donation- and grant-driven, including individual donations (starting at $1/month), corporate sponsorships, and institutional grants such as a $1M grant from the Ray Charles Foundation (2019) and a $175K grant from Amazon Studios (2020). The organization has pledged over $750K in scholarships and has undergone a Taproot Foundation non-profit audit to validate operational quality. Customer/end-user concentration is distributed across individual students and families, while funder concentration is meaningful given the relative size of the recent institutional grants.

Name

Educating Young Minds

Legal name

Educating Young Minds Inc.

Website

https://educatingyoungminds.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Non-profit supplemental education organization founded in 1987 in Los Angeles that serves PreK-12th grade at-risk and low-income youth through tutoring, mentoring, college prep, scholarships, and the Access/No Excuse online learning platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supplemental Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Computer Training (61142)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Title I & Compensatory Education Programs (EDAJAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Functioning & Behavioral Support Tools (ADHD, SEL/Behavior Tracking, Routines) (EDAFAKAG), Teacher-Led Classroom Platforms (Lesson Delivery, Centers, Whiteboard) (EDACANAH), Digital/Interactive Curriculum Content (Apps, Games, Multimedia Lessons) (EDACAJAK)

Keywords

• Supplemental education services
• After-school tutoring programs
• College preparation services
• Youth mentoring programs
• Online learning platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: EYM is a nonprofit organization funded primarily through donations from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies. Grants range from $500 to $1 million. Notable grants include $175,000 from Amazon Studios and $1 million from the Ray Charles Foundation.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors fund specific programs including General Operations, the Ray Charles/EYM Learning Center (after-school tutorial), College Scholarships ($6,000-$12,500), Access No Excuse online support, and the 6-week Summer STEM Program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Educating Young Minds (EYM) is a non-profit supplemental education organization that provides after-school tutoring, college preparation, mentoring and counseling, technology education, and college scholarships to at-risk, low-income, and underserved PreK-12th grade students in the greater Los Angeles area. Programs are delivered through a physical learning center in the Crenshaw Corridor and via a proprietary online platform called Access/No Excuse (ANE), all provided free of charge to students and funded by donations, grants, and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

Educating Young Minds (EYM) operates a multi-faceted supplemental education ecosystem with a core After-School Tutorial and Enrichment Program supplemented by digital and technology-enhanced offerings. The flagship digital platform is Access/No Excuse (ANE), an online interactive platform providing academic instruction and career development resources for Pre-K-12th grade students. EYM integrates complementary technology programs including GRX Immersive Lab Technology for emerging tech education, EON Reality's Augmented Reality Series for immersive learning, Computer Technology Skills Program for coding/programming, and Noad's Early Learners Digital Curriculum for young students. Additional programs include College Access and Life-Skills Initiative (CALI), Summer STEM/STEAM Camp Access, Career Webinar/Seminar Series, Home Study/Independent Study, Mentoring and Counseling, College Ready/Saturday Program, and a Four Year College Scholarship Program. EYM provides both on-site and online/virtual delivery of these integrated services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Access/No Excuse (ANE): An enriched academic and career development search engine site, both real and virtual, designed to connect an individual's talents and abilities to educational and professional opportunities with academic and referral support. Provides online tutoring, SAT prep, early learners curriculum, and career webinars.
• Ray Charles/EYM Tutorial and Enrichment Program
• College Access and Life-Skills Initiative (CALI)
• GRX Immersive Lab Technology
• EON Reality's Augmented Reality Series
• Computer Technology Skills Program

Products and services

• Access/No Excuse (ANE) An enriched academic and career development search engine platform, both real and virtual, designed to connect individual talents and abilities to educational and professional support networks. Provides online tutorial instruction in subjects including Basic Math, Algebra I and II, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry/Statistics, Sciences, and ESL-Literacy for Pre-K-12th grade students, with a dashboard providing real-time KPI monitoring of scheduling, daily check-ins, homework/classwork, teacher evaluation, and parent questionnaires.
• Ray Charles/EYM Tutorial and Enrichment Program (After-School) Core flagship after-school program providing intensive individualized academic tutorials in English, literacy, basic math, algebra, geometry, calculus, sciences, foreign languages, history, AP and Honors courses, and STEM classes/workshops, along with educational resources and social/emotional assistance for Pre-K-12th grade students at the Crenshaw Corridor learning center.
• College Access and Life-Skills Initiative (CALI) College preparation program for 9th-12th grade students providing college prep tutorials and workshops, SAT/ACT mentoring, life skills training, college entrance application process support, personal statements assistance, financial aid process guidance, FAFSA help, and parental support.
• 6 Week Summer STEM/STEAM Program (Camp Access) Six-week summer program for Pre-K-10th grade students with classes and workshops in computer technology skills, immersive labs, coding, programming, augmented reality, math, reading comprehension, science, and interactive arts and health/wellness career hubs.
• Career Webinar/Seminar Series Program providing access to college and career information through interactions with celebrities, business leaders, scholars, and entrepreneurs across professional hubs including Sports, Science and Technology, Health and Wellness, Education, Business/Entrepreneurs, Arts and Entertainment, Music, Government/Politics and Law, Farming and Agriculture, and International Trade.
• Mentoring and Counseling Holistic supportive component delivering intervention using social learning approach, helping students process problems, cope with crises, define goals, and develop realistic action plans with mentors from businesses and corporations. Includes separate Girls Mentoring Program and Boys Mentoring Program.
• Four Year College Scholarship Program College scholarship program providing scholarships ranging from $6,000-$12,000 per student, supporting EYM graduates attending institutions including Stanford, UC Davis, UCLA, UC Berkeley, USC, Howard, Xavier, and others, with a laptop program included.
• College Ready Program (Saturday) Program for 12th-grade students providing college tours, scholarships, academic and career seminars, laptop computers, with expansion to include career hubs for financial literacy training and employment opportunities.
• Home Study / Independent Study Program Alternative teaching environment for students who need an alternative to public and private schools, providing state-approved curriculum in core academic subjects with daily monitoring, individual and small classroom instruction, and progress reviews.
• GRX Immersive Lab Technology Interactive workshop introducing students to emerging technologies, immersive storytelling, and creative entrepreneurship. Students meet industry professionals and learn about STEAM careers and the immersive economy.
• EON Reality Augmented Reality Series Augmented and Virtual Reality education program using EON Reality's platform to provide experiential learning across subjects from 360 Interactive Space Station to mechanics of jet engines and the human body.
• Computer Technology Skills Program Program introducing basic computer skills, programming, and coding in partnership with Banks Family Tech, serving students who lack access to adequate technology training in underserved communities.
• Noad's Early Learners Digital Programs and Curriculum Interactive curriculum in math, English, and science with games, quizzes, music, and tests in 2D and 3D formats, emphasizing social, emotional, physical/motor, cognitive, language development, and fundamentals of reading, writing, and arithmetic for Pre-K through second grade students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of EYM seniors graduate from high school
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EON RealitycoreTechnology or IntegrationEON Reality, the world leader in Augmented and Virtual reality education, partners with EYM to provide AR/VR experiences including 360 Interactive Space Station, jet engine mechanics, and human body exploration for immersive learning.
• Treadwell Entertainment GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Treadwell Entertainment Group (founded by former Disney Channel VP Tina Treadwell) to launch the 'Access/No Excuse' webinar series for high school students. Industry leaders including Anthony Anderson, Debbie Allen, Kenny Ortega participate in webinars.
• Banks Family TechcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides computer technology skills, programming/coding instruction, and tech resources for children who lack access to adequate technology education in underserved communities.
• South Los Angeles Community Empowerment Development Corporation (SLACEDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in EYM's community development initiatives supporting underserved youth and families in South Los Angeles.
• Platinum EntertainmentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEntertainment industry partner collaborating with EYM on programs and events.
• The Bahati FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation partner supporting EYM's initiatives and community programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bottom Line: Bottom Line is a nonprofit college access and success organization that provides one-on-one advising to low-income and first-generation students from high school through college graduation. Its mission, target demographic, and outcome-driven model closely mirror EYM's core program, with similar reported college graduation rates.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: Big Brothers Big Sisters is a youth mentoring nonprofit pairing at-risk youth with adult mentors, with significant overlap to EYM's Mentoring and Counseling program. Both organizations serve similar low-income, at-risk youth demographics and pursue comparable out-of-school academic and social-emotional outcomes.
• College Track: College Track is a nonprofit that supports low-income, first-generation college students from high school through college graduation, with a focus on out-of-school time programming, college advising, and postsecondary success. It is highly comparable to EYM's College Access and Life-Skills Initiative (CALI) and Four-Year College Scholarship Program in mission, target population, and outcome metrics.
• Bresee Foundation: Bresee Foundation is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit serving at-risk youth and families through after-school programs, academic support, and college preparation. It is named alongside Beyond the Bell in EYM's third-party audit and shares the same LA geography, demographic, and supplemental education service mix.
• Beyond the Bell (LAUSD): Beyond the Bell is the LAUSD after-school program explicitly cited in EYM's Taproot Foundation audit as a comparable supplemental education program. It targets the same LA-based, predominantly low-income student population and competes for the same district and municipal funding relationships.
• Minds Matter: Minds Matter is a nonprofit that prepares low-income high school students for college success through mentoring, SAT prep, writing instruction, and summer programs. It serves a similar underserved youth demographic with comparable tutoring, mentoring, and college-readiness components.

Others

• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination): AVID is a nonprofit that delivers college-readiness curriculum and teacher training to K-12 schools serving underrepresented students. It is adjacent to EYM in mission and target population but operates as a school-based curriculum and professional development program rather than a direct service provider, making it an ecosystem comparator rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• KIPP Foundation (KIPP Public Schools): KIPP Foundation operates a national network of public charter schools serving predominantly low-income and underserved K-12 students, with a strong college-prep focus. While much larger and school-based rather than supplemental, it competes for the same foundation, corporate, and government funding aimed at underserved youth outcomes.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Boys & Girls Clubs of America is the largest youth-development nonprofit in the U.S., providing after-school academic support, mentoring, and college/career readiness for at-risk youth nationwide. It is a broader incumbent offering overlapping services in supplemental education and youth development, often funded by the same corporate partners as EYM.

Emerging players

• Citizen Schools: Citizen Schools provides extended learning, mentoring, and career exploration programs for middle-school students from underserved communities, with a strong apprenticeship and career-development component. Its career-exposure model directly parallels EYM's Career Webinar/Seminar Series and STEAM programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/eym_la

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

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