The Lighthouse

Name

The Lighthouse

Legal name

The Lighthouse 1893

Website

https://lighthouse1893.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Youth Services

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Community/Youth Esports Centers (Recreation Centers, Nonprofit Programs) (MPAFALAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Sports & Recreation Festivals (Fun Runs, Local Games Days) (MPAGAEAN)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Community nonprofit services
• After-school programs
• Youth sports leagues
• STEM education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Champion Membership Program: Monthly recurring donations from community supporters at various tier levels ranging from $10 to $750+ per month. 100% of membership fees go to programs.
2. Sports Program Fees: Registration fees for youth sports leagues covering uniforms, tournament registration, and coaching costs.
3. General Donations: One-time and recurring charitable donations from individuals and organizations supporting youth programs and community services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Lighthouse 1893 is a Philadelphia nonprofit that delivers community-based youth and family programs, including after-school activities, youth sports leagues (basketball, baseball, soccer, esports, volleyball), the Recreation Over Violence (ROV) anti-violence initiative, the Guiding Light STEM program for ages 8-13, summer camp, ceramics, and seasonal community events. Programs are delivered on-site at the Somerset Building community center and the Lighthouse Sports Complex, primarily serving families in Kensington, Fairhill, and North Philadelphia.

Product overview

The Lighthouse 1893 is a community nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of youth development and family support programs, not a unified software product. The core offerings include the Recreation Over Violence (ROV) anti-violence sports program, the Guiding Light STEM educational program for children ages 8-13, Early Head Start/Head Start education programs, youth sports leagues (basketball, baseball, soccer, esports, volleyball), Summer Camp, Ceramics, and community events (Harvest Fest, Easter Eggstravaganza, Winter Fest). The organization operates two facilities—the Lighthouse Sports Complex and Somerset Building—and operates a Lighthouse Champion donation/membership program to fund operations. Programs serve over 4,000 community members annually, primarily in Kensington, Fairhill, and North Philadelphia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Recreation Over Violence (ROV): Anti-violence initiative program supporting youth through structured recreation, positive community engagement, and consistent mentorship using sports activities such as baseball, soccer, and basketball.
• Guiding Light STEM
• Lighthouse Champions
• Lighthouse Lions

Products and services

• Recreation Over Violence (ROV) Program Anti-violence initiative that supports youth through structured recreation, positive community engagement, and consistent mentorship, using affordable baseball, soccer, basketball, and other sports programs to provide safe alternatives to violence. Designed for children and teens from Kensington, Fairhill, and North Philadelphia.
• Guiding Light STEM Program STEM education program for children ages 8 through 13 that delivers lesson plans in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through interactive activities. Cohort-based learning delivered on-site for Kensington community youth.
• Youth Sports Leagues Organized sports leagues including basketball, baseball, soccer, esports, and volleyball for youth aged 1 to 18. Includes the Lighthouse Lions Elite competitive basketball teams (10u, 14u, 15u). Registration fees cover uniforms, tournament registration, and coaching.
• Early Head Start and Head Start Education Program Educational programs for young children focusing on school readiness and developmental support, designed for families seeking structured early childhood education in the Kensington/North Philadelphia area.
• Summer Camp Seasonal day camp providing recreational, educational, and creative activities for youth during summer months.
• Ceramics Program Arts and crafts program offering ceramic classes for youth at the Somerset Building community center.
• Community Events Seasonal community gatherings including Harvest Fest, Winter Fest, Easter Eggstravaganza, and Back to School events that bring families together across Kensington, Fairhill, and North Philadelphia.
• Lighthouse Champion Membership Program Tiered membership program offering monthly donation tiers (SPARK $10, BEAM $25, LANTERN $50, LIGHTKEEPER $100, VISIONARY $500, CORPORATE $750+) with exclusive perks including Barn Night access, impact reports, VIP events, and Champion of the Year eligibility. 100% of membership fees support Lighthouse programs serving over 3,000 Philadelphians annually.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 4,000+ community members annually with recreational programs and events
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• Philadelphia 76ersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilt state-of-the-art outdoor lighted basketball court at Lighthouse Sports Complex. This partnership provides quality sports facilities for youth basketball programs and community recreation.
• Jefferson HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwarded 'Move Right Eat Right' Grant to support health equity work. Funds established a vegetable garden and installed heaters for Somerset Building Gymnasium.
• EMMLoansminorOthersProvided office and reception furniture, dry erase boards, refrigerators, WiFi access points, credenzas, tables, and bookshelves to support Lighthouse facilities.
• AramarkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated coats, hats, scarves, and gloves to 200 families to support community members during cold weather months.
• DechertminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReviewed and approved employee manual to ensure compliance with all employee codes, laws, and regulations.
• Philly KidsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated 35 desktops with webcams and 25 laptops to enhance classroom learning and technology access for youth programs.
• Tame ArtzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated mural on four floors of the Lehigh Building stairwell to beautify the facility and inspire youth.
• ACME MarketsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated $12,000 to provide Christmas dinners to 200 families at The Lighthouse 1893 during holiday season.
• Historic FairhillminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated children's books to establish a children's library at Somerset Building. Also helped establish a garden to beautify the neighborhood.
• LongstrethminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided generous donation of sports equipment for baseball, softball, and field hockey to support youth athletic programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• KIPP Philadelphia Schools: KIPP Philadelphia operates charter schools primarily in North Philadelphia serving similar low-income student populations. While focused on K-12 education rather than recreation, it addresses overlapping community needs and competes for similar families and philanthropic dollars.
• City Year Philadelphia: City Year Philadelphia places young adult mentors in schools to support student attendance, behavior, and academic outcomes in underserved neighborhoods. While focused on schools rather than community centers, it shares The Lighthouse's youth-mentorship and community-impact mission.

Direct peers

• Aspira Inc. of Pennsylvania: Aspira is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit serving Latino youth through education, leadership development, and cultural programs. It shares The Lighthouse's focus on underserved Philadelphia youth and bilingual community engagement.
• Police Athletic League of Philadelphia: Philly PAL provides youth sports leagues, recreation, and mentorship programs to Philadelphia youth, including in underserved neighborhoods. Its anti-violence and youth-development mission closely parallels The Lighthouse's Recreation Over Violence initiative.
• Congreso de Latinos Unidos: Congreso is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit providing youth, family, and community services in North Philadelphia neighborhoods overlapping with The Lighthouse's service area. Its Executive Director Edwin Desamour previously collaborated with Congreso, evidencing direct operational adjacency.
• YMCA of Philadelphia: The Greater Philadelphia YMCA operates community centers offering youth sports, after-school programming, summer camp, and family services across the region. It is directly comparable to The Lighthouse in mission, programming mix, and target demographic.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia: Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia operates youth development clubs serving similar age groups (5-18) in the same city, with comparable programs in sports, education, and after-school care. The Lighthouse itself originated as a 'boys and girls club' before evolving into its current community center model.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region: Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region provides youth mentorship and community-based programs in the Philadelphia area. It shares The Lighthouse's focus on positive role models, anti-violence outcomes, and family engagement.

Broad incumbents

• Philadelphia Parks & Recreation: Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is the municipal provider of community recreation, sports leagues, and youth programming citywide. It is a broad incumbent offering overlapping capabilities but as part of a wider public portfolio rather than The Lighthouse's targeted community-based approach.
• United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey: United Way is a large regional funder that channels philanthropic dollars to youth, family, and community programs across the region, including many of the same neighborhoods The Lighthouse serves. It is comparable as a peer in the same funding ecosystem rather than as a direct program operator.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCmXznBOe8KIrF8TjBpp0_ZA/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheLighthouse1893
• Instagraminstagram.com/thelighthouse1893/?hl=en

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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