PS Science

What PS Science does

PS Science is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Inglewood, California, that delivers video-based NGSS-aligned STEM curriculum to elementary school children (TK through 5th grade) in underserved Los Angeles communities. Founded in 2006 as a project of the Crossroads Community Outreach Foundation and incorporated as an independent nonprofit in 2018, the organization operates a core In-Classroom Program consisting of 31 weekly video lessons per grade level following the 5E instructional model (Engaging, Exploring, Explaining, Expanding, Evaluating), with pre-packaged student materials shipped to classrooms. The platform is differentiated by complete materials kits, turnkey implementation requiring minimal teacher preparation, and free access for Title I schools serving high-poverty populations.

Beyond the in-classroom core, PS Science operates an extended learning portfolio including Teacher Coaching services for NGSS curricula implementation, School Site STEM and Code Clubs, Community-Based Clubs delivered through partner organizations, Virtual STEM Clubs and Virtual Code Club delivered via Zoom, and the S-TEAM Rangers Summer Science Camp. The go-to-market relies on direct outreach to school administrators and teachers, supplemented by community events and YouTube content distribution. Revenue is generated through foundation grants (Ahmanson, Annenberg, Keck, Lemelson), corporate sponsorships at defined tiers ($1,000 classroom, $5,000 afterschool club, $10,000 partner school), individual donations, workplace giving programs, and fee-based virtual clubs ($150-$250 per semester). The organization claims measurable outcomes including 75% higher assessment scores versus the national average and 91% teacher confidence improvement, across 18 partner schools serving 11,000+ students in the LA metro area.

Name

PS Science

Legal name

PS Science

Website

https://psscience.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PS Science is a Los Angeles-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers NGSS-aligned video STEM curriculum, materials, and teacher coaching to Title I elementary schools and underserved communities, serving 11,000+ students across 18 partner schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elementary STEM Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Standards Alignment & Curriculum Mapping (State/National) (EDAJAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hands-on Science Exploration & Experiments (Lab Kits, Science Clubs) (EDAMABAA), K–12 Digital Curriculum & Interactive Lessons (EDAGAEAA), Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Digital Classrooms (EDAJAMAA)

Keywords

• Elementary STEM education
• NGSS-aligned curriculum
• Science teacher coaching
• Title I school programs
• After-school STEM clubs

Headquarters

HQ city

Inglewood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: PS Science receives tax-deductible donations from individuals through one-time and monthly recurring donation options. Donation amounts range from $50 to $200 or custom amounts, with monthly options from $10 to $100.
2. Foundation Grants: PS Science receives funding from multiple foundations including The Ahmanson Foundation, Annenberg Foundation, Keck Foundation, The Lemelson Foundation, and others for program expansion and operations.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors fund specific programs at defined tiers: Partner School ($10,000/year), Afterschool Club ($5,000/year), or Classroom ($1,000/year). Includes naming rights and recognition benefits.
4. Program Materials Sales: PS Science sells materials and teaching tools to schools: $50 per student for all lesson materials, $200 per grade level for teaching tools. Title I schools receive programs free of charge.
5. Extended Learning Programs: Fee-based out-of-school programming including Virtual Code Club ($250/semester including micro:bit kit) and Virtual STEM Clubs ($150/semester) for students not at partner schools.
6. Workplace Giving: Corporate workplace giving programs including employer matching gifts, payroll deduction, and employee volunteer programs that provide ongoing revenue and operational support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PS Science delivers a video-based NGSS-aligned elementary science curriculum (TK-5) consisting of 31 weekly hands-on lessons per grade level, with pre-packaged student materials, teaching tools, and ongoing teacher coaching. Beyond classroom delivery, the organization runs after-school STEM/Code Clubs, virtual clubs, community-based programs, and a summer science camp for Title I and underserved elementary schools in the Los Angeles area.

Product overview

PS Science is a nonprofit educational organization that offers a portfolio of STEM programs for elementary school children (TK-5th grade). The core offerings include an In-Classroom Program (video-based NGSS-aligned curriculum with 31 weekly lessons), Teacher Coaching services, and Extended Learning programs (School Site STEM & Code Clubs, Virtual STEM Clubs, Community Based Clubs & Classes, Virtual Code Club, and S-TEAM Rangers Summer Camp). The In-Classroom Program serves as the primary platform, with Teacher Coaching providing professional development support, and Extended Learning programs offering after-school and summer enrichment. Additional offerings include Materials and Teaching Tools sold as add-ons, and a PS Science YouTube channel providing free educational content. Programs are available free for Title I schools and at reduced cost for all others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• S-TEAM Rangers Summer Science Camp: A two-week summer day camp for 4th and 5th grade students providing in-depth science investigation, FREE for students at participating Title I schools.
• Virtual Code Club
• Teacher Coaching

Products and services

• In-Classroom Program A video-based NGSS-aligned science curriculum for TK-5th grade classrooms providing 31 weekly lessons with materials, interactive video content featuring PS Science Instructors demonstrating hands-on investigations, and instructional support for classroom teachers. Free for Title I schools; priced affordably for all others.
• Teacher Coaching Instructional support and coaching for teachers implementing NGSS-aligned curricula (Amplify Science, Inspire Science), including weekly lesson guidance, materials organization, standards coverage, and ongoing professional development delivered by PS Science Instructors.
• School Site STEM & Code Clubs After-school STEM and Code Clubs for K-5th grade students at partner schools, featuring weekly activities, guest STEM professional visits, and mentorship from high school and college STEM students.
• Virtual STEM Clubs Virtual science clubs for grades K-5 conducted via Zoom, offering discussion time, share-and-tell, and group science activities with a maximum of 12 students per club led by a Lead PS Science Instructor ($150 per semester).
• Community Based Clubs & Classes Out-of-school STEM learning experiences delivered in partnership with community-based organizations, serving youth in underserved areas through virtual and in-person programming.
• S-TEAM Rangers Summer Science Camp A two-week summer day camp for 4th and 5th grade students providing in-depth science investigation, including building solar cars, flying machines, robots, and kinetic structures. Free for students at participating Title I schools.
• Virtual Code Club Virtual coding club for 3rd-5th grade students meeting via Zoom on Friday afternoons, teaching coding with micro:bit, programming sensors, and creating projects like battling robots, kinetic sculptures, and robot dance contests. $250 per semester including micro:bit kit.
• Materials and Teaching Tools Student materials kits ($50 per student for all 31 PS Science lessons) and teaching tools including models and exhibits ($200 per grade level set) with unlimited uses that enhance lessons.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students scored 75% higher than the national average on standardized assessments
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BioscienceLAminorOthers · 2 May 2026BioscienceLA hosts PS Science community events such as the Family STEM Quest. PS Science uses the BioscienceLA venue in Culver City for free community events featuring STEM challenges, games, raffles, and prizes for families.
• LA Clippers FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLA Clippers Foundation partnered with PS Science to host a coding event at Crypto.com Arena for 25 PS Science code club students and their families. Students participated in coding projects related to basketball science and created cheering robots. LADWP and LA Clippers Foundation provided Chromebooks for each student.
• LADWPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLos Angeles Department of Water and Power partnered with LA Clippers Foundation to provide Chromebooks to PS Science code club students at a coding event at Crypto.com Arena.
• Crossroads SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPS Science was originally launched in 2006 as a project of Crossroads Community Outreach Foundation, an initiative of Crossroads School in Santa Monica. Crossroads School provided critical financial support and resources until 2018. The summer camp program utilizes Crossroads School's science facility on their upper campus.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Code.org: Large nonprofit providing free K-12 computer-science curricula and teacher PD nationwide; PS Science's Virtual Code Club and STEM Clubs overlap directly in coding education for elementary grades, though Code.org operates at much greater scale.
• Project Lead the Way (PLTW): National nonprofit providing standards-aligned STEM curricula and teacher training for K-12; directly comparable NGSS-aligned curriculum and teacher-coaching model at much broader scale and district procurement penetration.
• Khan Academy: Free, video-based K-12 educational platform including science content; comparable free low-cost digital delivery model reaching underserved learners, though operating at much larger scale and broader subject coverage.

Regional players

• California Science Center: LA-based informal STEM learning institution with school programs, teacher PD, and community events; regional peer given shared LA geography, K-12 teacher-training emphasis, and similar foundation/corporate sponsorship mix.
• Pacific Science Center: Seattle-based nonprofit offering informal STEM learning, school programs, and teacher resources; peer given comparable mission (expanding STEM access for K-12) and educator-support model, though operating a physical venue rather than in-classroom delivery.

Direct peers

• Citizen Schools: Nonprofit operating expanded-learning programs in low-income middle schools including STEM apprenticeships; relevant peer given shared K-12 supplemental STEM/coding delivery in underserved districts and reliance on volunteers and corporate partners.
• STEM NOLA: Nonprofit delivering hands-on STEM programming (clubs, camps, family events) to underserved youth, comparable in grassroots nonprofit structure, mission focus, and reliance on community/corporate volunteers for delivery.
• MIND Research Institute: Nonprofit serving K-8 students with visual-math and STEM instructional programs targeting Title I schools in California and other states; close peer given similar underserved-school focus, supplemental curriculum model, and free-for-Title-I positioning.
• Iridescent: Nonprofit that delivers hands-on STEM programs to underserved K-12 youth through family engagement and after-school clubs, comparable to PS Science's mission of bringing experiential science to under-resourced LA communities.
• Science from Scientists: Nonprofit sending STEM professionals into K-8 classrooms to support teachers and deliver hands-on science; nearly identical operating model to PS Science in-classroom program and similar Title I focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCSwSbxKh8-A2u3R6ekpad3g

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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