East Oakland Youth Development Center

What East Oakland Youth Development Center does

East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1978 in Oakland, California, that delivers free, holistic youth development programming to over 1,000 participants annually ages 5-26. Its core product is a continuum of in-person programs covering K-5 after-school leadership (ASLA), middle school social-emotional and literacy support (Bridge), summer enrichment (SCEP), high school through college preparation with scholarships (PTC2), adult GED preparation (Education Empowerment), visual and performing arts (Kuumba Arts), and wellness activities. Programming is delivered on-site at its 8200 International Blvd headquarters and through school-based partnerships with Oakland Unified School District.

The organization's programming model is centered on a cascading mentorship framework in which older participants coach younger ones, supported by a paid staff that is 97% Black, Brown, or Asian and over 50% program alumni. There is no proprietary technology platform; EOYDC operates as a human-centered community organization with facility-based programming rather than a software or AI product. Documented outcomes include a 90% on-time high school graduation rate and 70% college/vocational enrollment within three months for PTC2 participants, and over $850,000 in scholarships distributed to more than 300 students since 2015.

Revenue is generated entirely through donations and grants from foundations, corporations, government sources, and individual donors; all programming is provided at no cost to families. The go-to-market is community-led, relying on school partnerships (notably OUSD), word-of-mouth through alumni and existing families, and signature fundraising events such as the annual Black Futures Ball and Lexus Champions for Charity Golf Tournament. Key funding partners include the Warriors Community Foundation (Hoops for Kids since 2015, yielding $500K+ annually from Warriors three-pointers), PG&E, Salesforce, Amazon ($100,000 grant in 2022), Clorox (founding partner), LeRoy Neiman Foundation, Taube Philanthropies, Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Tipping Point Community, and Akonadi Foundation.

Name

East Oakland Youth Development Center

Legal name

East Oakland Youth Development Center

Website

https://eoydc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1978 that delivers free, holistic youth development programming — including education, college/career prep, arts, and wellness — to over 1,000 youth annually ages 5-26 in East Oakland, funded entirely through donations and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Life Transitions & Independence Skills (Middle/High School Readiness) (EDAMAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD), Enrichment-Focused Before/After Care (Arts, STEM, Language) (EDACAHAI), Health, Wellness & Self-Care Skills (Sleep, Nutrition, Habits) (EDAMAIAJ), Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

Keywords

• Youth development services
• After school programs
• College preparation services
• Community youth services
• Arts enrichment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: EOYDC is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 23-7334590) that operates entirely on donated funds from foundations, corporations, government sources, and individual donors. All programming is provided free to families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EOYDC delivers free, holistic youth development programming for youth ages 5-26 in East Oakland. Core offerings include After School Leadership Academy (ASLA, grades K-5), Bridge (grades 6-8), Summer Cultural Enrichment Program (SCEP, ages 5-12), Pathway to College & Careers (PTC2, grades 9-12 through college), Education Empowerment (GED prep, age 17+), Kuumba Arts (visual and performing arts), Wellness Programs (health, nutrition, athletics, rowing), and Career Exploration Experience internships. All programming is provided at no cost to families and operates through a Cascading Mentorship framework.

Product overview

EOYDC operates as a unified nonprofit youth development platform offering a continuum of free programming from kindergarten through adulthood. The core offerings include the After School Leadership Academy (ASLA) for grades K-5, Bridge for middle schoolers grades 6-8, Summer Cultural Enrichment Program (SCEP) for ages 5-12, Pathway to College & Careers (PTC2) for grades 9-12 through college, and Education Empowerment for adults 17+. Supporting programming areas include the Kuumba Arts Program (visual and performing arts including ceramics, drawing and painting, and West African dance) and Wellness Programs (health and wellness, culinary arts, and rowing). The organization also offers the Career Exploration Experience internship program. All programs are provided at no cost to families, supported through a Cascading Mentorship framework where older youth mentor younger participants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• After School Leadership Academy (ASLA) Free after-school programming for K-5th grade students offering play-based learning, enrichment classes, culturally relevant activities, and homework help.
• Bridge Middle school success program for grades 6-8 that develops social, emotional, and literacy skills through instruction, hands-on learning, coaching, mentorship, homework help, and tutoring.
• Summer Cultural Enrichment Program (SCEP) Six-week summer program for students ages 6-12 featuring daily educational and enrichment classes Monday-Thursday from 9am-3:30pm.
• Pathway to College & Careers (PTC2) Program preparing students in grades 9-12 through college for college transition via academic counseling, informational sessions, guest lectures, college tours, scholarships, and one-on-one coaching.
• Education Empowerment GED preparation program for adults age 17+ providing positive role models, personalized learning pace, and graduation ceremony upon completion.
• Kuumba Arts Program (Visual & Performing Arts) After-school and summer artistic enrichment including ceramics, drawing and painting, and West African dance, designed to support creativity, cultural pride, and self-expression.
• Wellness Programs Health and wellness activities supporting holistic development through movement and athletics, healthy food and nutrition education, and mental/emotional well-being skill-building.
• Career Exploration Experience (CEE) Internship program for high school freshmen to college students (ages 14-26) offering transferable skills, career exploration, and connections, with potential earnings up to $5,000.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% high school graduation rate with 70% enrolling in college or vocational training within 3 months
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered collaborator and core.

• Hidden Genius ProjectcollaboratorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as collaborator on EOYDC's Our Partners page, working together on youth development initiatives.
• Oakland Unified School District (OUSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore school partnership providing separate registration links for OUSD students and non-OUSD students, demonstrating deep integration with local public schools.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Hidden Genius Project: Oakland-based nonprofit that trains and mentors Black male youth in technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Listed as an EOYDC collaborator and operates in the same Oakland youth development ecosystem with overlapping target population and similar community-led GTM motion.
• Quest Community Development: Oakland-based youth development nonprofit offering mentoring, college access, and career pathways to underserved youth. Directly comparable to EOYDC in geography, target demographic, and program structure.
• 100 Black Men of America: National mentoring organization focused on educational and economic empowerment for African American youth. Comparable to EOYDC's mentoring-heavy, college/career prep model and culturally rooted approach, though broader in geographic scope.
• YMCA of the East Bay: Regional YMCA serving Oakland and surrounding East Bay communities with after-school programs, youth sports, arts, and wellness programming for youth. Directly comparable to EOYDC in geography (East Bay), target demographic (underserved youth), and free/subsidized program model.
• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit providing free after-school programs to low-income youth, with focus on academic support, enrichment, and health/wellness. Directly comparable to EOYDC's ASLA after-school offering and free-of-charge model for families.
• College Track: Nonprofit providing college readiness, persistence, and career support to first-generation and low-income students from grades 9 through college graduation. Closely mirrors EOYDC's PTC2 program outcomes (HS graduation, college enrollment) and free programming model.

Broad incumbents

• National Urban League: National civil rights and urban advocacy organization with extensive youth education, workforce, and college-readiness programs. Comparable in mission (serving underserved Black communities) and in college/career programming like EOYDC's PTC2 and CEE, but vastly larger in scope.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National network of youth development clubs offering after-school programming, academic support, and college/career readiness. Highly comparable to EOYDC's mission of serving underserved youth through free, holistic programming, but operates as a federated national umbrella rather than a single community-rooted nonprofit.

Regional players

• The Unity Council: Oakland-based community development corporation serving the Fruitvale neighborhood with youth, education, and family services. Operates in the same Oakland/Bay Area ecosystem as EOYDC with overlapping target demographic and similar community-led delivery model.

Emerging players

• BAYCAT: Bay Area nonprofit providing youth with media arts, digital filmmaking, and design education to prepare them for creative careers. Comparable to EOYDC's Kuumba Arts Program (visual/performing arts + career exposure) and serves a similar Bay Area demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/eoydc
• Xx.com/eoydc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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