Mercy Street
Mercy Street is a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2003 delivering Christ-centered sports leagues, one-on-one mentoring, and leadership development for inner-city youth across West Dallas, South Dallas, and Vickery Meadow, recently expanded with a summer camp, Dream Center facility, and afterschool program.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2003
- HeadquartersDallas, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Mercy Street does
Mercy Street is a 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit founded in 2003 and headquartered at 3801 Holystone Street in Dallas, Texas, with a stated mission of cultivating mutually transforming relationships with inner-city youth through Christ-centered mentorship. The organization serves West Dallas, South Dallas, and Vickery Meadow through three integrated program verticals: Mercy Street Sports (Christ-centered youth leagues in soccer, baseball, flag football, basketball, cheer, lacrosse, golf clinics, volleyball, and swimming reaching over 4,500 athletes annually at $70-$100 per player with 100% financial aid available); Mercy Street Mentoring (one-on-one matches pairing children with Christian adult mentors, with 62 active matches and 313 mentees across in-school and out-of-school programs); and Mercy Street Leadership (high school workforce and spiritual development through the Leadership Institute paid summer internship, Street Teams bible studies, and Alumni Association). Supporting the core programs are two owned facilities: the Dream Center (opened July 2025, with computer lab, photography/videography studio, music studio, and collaborative learning space) and the Mercy Street Sports Complex at Hampton Road & Bickers Street (soccer field, futsal fields, football field), both bookable for community rentals.
The organization's revenue model is diversified across donations and grants (North Texas Giving Day raised $352,000+ in 2025; $1M multi-year Crystal Charity Ball grant awarded in 2026; $30K Capital for Kids operating grant; Foot Locker Foundation/LISC national grant), earned program fees (sports registration, field and building rentals, $200/month mentoring sponsorships, $250 luncheon tickets), and signature fundraising events (23rd Annual Luncheon in October 2026, 2nd Annual Mercy Street Scramble golf tournament). The 2025-2026 portfolio expansion added Epic Adventures Summer Camp (launched June 2025) and a formal Afterschool Program (launching August 2026) for K-5th grade students, addressing the documented 3:30-6:30 PM childcare gap in West Dallas where over 41% of the population is youth. Operations rely entirely on standard SaaS infrastructure (LeagueApps, VOMO, Salesforce, Qgiv, ChurchCenter, Sendinblue, Checkr, MinistrySafe, CatchCorner, Fourth Wall) with no proprietary technology or patents identified.
Mercy Street operates with 11-50 employees under President & CEO Carlton Oby and Executive Vice President & COO Errol Coner, supported by a Board of Directors chaired by Paul Jackson (Principal, Residential Capital Partners) and including representatives from Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, KDC Real Estate, Baylor Scott & White, Dallas Leadership Foundation, Parkland Health Foundation, Dallas ISD, and Hewlett Packard. The organization is supported by 878 volunteers contributing 10,027 hours annually, 59 community partners, 16 school partners, and 9 church partners, with a documented $1 million raised at the 2024 annual luncheon and a stated 22+ year operating history in West Dallas.
Mercy Street firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Mercy Street
- Legal name
- Mercy Street
- Website
- https://mercystreetdallas.org
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2003
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Mercy Street is a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2003 delivering Christ-centered sports leagues, one-on-one mentoring, and leadership development for inner-city youth across West Dallas, South Dallas, and Vickery Meadow, recently expanded with a summer camp, Dream Center facility, and afterschool program.
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- akta.pro rank
Mercy Street industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Youth Development Services
- NAICS
- Individual and Family Services (6241), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)
- SIC
- Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)
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Where Mercy Street is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dallas
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Mercy Street business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- Donations and Grants: Primary revenue stream consisting of individual donations, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants including $1 million from The Crystal Charity Ball (2026), $30,000 from Capital for Kids, and national grants from Foot Locker Foundation/LISC. The organization raises funds through North Texas Giving Day (over $352,000 raised in 2025) and annual fundraising events.
- Sports Registration Fees: Sports program registration fees ranging from $70-$100 per player with discounts for DMA residents and specific ZIP codes, plus scholarships ensuring 100% financial aid access. Includes soccer, baseball, flag football, basketball, cheerleading, lacrosse clinics, golf clinics, volleyball camps, and swimming programs.
- Facility Rentals: Rental income from the Mercy Street Sports Complex (soccer fields, futsal fields, football field) and office building spaces (auditorium, library, game room, cafe, outdoor chapel) at Holystone Street location. Field rentals up to $300/hour, futsal fields $200/hour.
- Mentoring Sponsorship: $200 per month sponsorship covers one mentor/mentee match for an entire year, providing a structured giving option for supporters.
- Fundraising Events: Revenue from signature events including the 23rd Annual Luncheon ($250/ticket, sponsorships available) and 2nd Annual Mercy Street Scramble (golf tournament), co-hosted with partners like Lonestar Tour and Greater Dallas Planning Council.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Sports Registration - Standard |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Soccer - Neighborhood Discount |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | 23rd Annual Luncheon Tickets |
| Subscription | Monthly | Mentoring Sponsorship |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Summer Camp |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels8 records
Marketing channels8 records
Mercy Street product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Mercy Street is a Christian nonprofit organization that cultivates mutually transforming relationships with inner-city youth through a multi-program portfolio centered on sports leagues (soccer, baseball, flag football, basketball, cheer, golf, lacrosse, volleyball, swimming), one-on-one mentoring with caring Christian adults, and leadership development programs (Leadership Institute paid internships, Street Teams Bible studies, Alumni Association). The organization delivers this programming through physical facilities including the Dream Center (computer lab, photography/videography studio, professional music studio) and the Mercy Street Sports Complex, primarily serving children, youth, and families in West Dallas, South Dallas, and Vickery Meadow. Programs are offered with 100% financial aid availability and supported through donations, grants, sponsorships, and program registration fees.
Product overview
Mercy Street is a Christian mentorship organization offering a multi-program portfolio centered on cultivating mutually transforming relationships with inner-city youth in West and South Dallas. The core offerings include: Mercy Street Sports (Christ-centered youth sports leagues with soccer, baseball, flag football, basketball, and more), Mercy Street Mentoring (1-on-1 mentoring matching children with Christian adults), and Mercy Street Leadership (high school development with Leadership Institute internships, Street Teams bible studies, and Alumni Association). Supporting facilities include the Dream Center (technology and creative arts space) and rental venues for fields and buildings. The portfolio was expanded in 2025-2026 with Epic Adventures Summer Camp and a new Afterschool Program.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Mercy Street Sports: Christ-centered sports leagues serving over 4,500 athletes annually with soccer, baseball, flag football, basketball, cheer, golf clinics, lacrosse clinics, volleyball camps, and swimming.
- Mercy Street Mentoring
- Mercy Street Leadership
- Dream Center
- Epic Adventures Summer Camp
Products and services
- Mercy Street Sports Christ-centered youth sports leagues serving children in West and South Dallas with soccer, baseball, flag football, basketball, lacrosse, cheer, golf clinics, volleyball camps, and swimming. Registration is $100 per player with scholarships and financial aid ensuring 100% participation access. Discounts available for Dallas Housing Authority residents (free) and specific ZIP codes (75210, 75212, 75215 at $70).
- Mercy Street Mentoring One-on-one mentoring program pairing children in West Dallas, South Dallas, and Vickery Meadow with caring Christian adults. Mentors commit to 4 points of contact per month for 1 year, with the goal of long-term commitment through high school graduation. Includes in-school and out-of-school mentoring, Bible studies (72 students in weekly afternoon Bible studies, 17 in weekly morning Bible studies), and bilingual mentor applications. 62 active mentoring matches currently.
- Mercy Street Leadership High school leadership development program including the Leadership Institute (7-week paid summer internship with theology, business, marketing, culinary workshops), Street Teams (Monday evening high school small groups/Bible studies with 10 or fewer students per breakout), and Alumni Association for post-graduation fellowship. 34 high school paid apprentices annually, 2 college tours, 5 corporate exposure trips.
- Epic Adventures Summer Camp Christ-centered day camp for elementary students in grades K-5th combining sports, creative arts, field trips, skill-building workshops, swimming lessons, and daily devotionals over nine weeks with intentional mentorship. Includes hot breakfasts and lunches, reading and math enrichment.
- Afterschool Program Formal afterschool program for K-5th grade students in West Dallas serving from August 17, 2026 (3:30-6:30 PM), providing academic support, STEM learning, literacy enrichment, mentoring, social-emotional learning, recreational activities, and meals. Designed to address the significant gap in childcare and after-school programming in the West Dallas community where over 41% of the population is youth.
- Field Rentals Rental of the Mercy Street Sports Complex (Hampton Road & Bickers Street) including full-size football field, full-size soccer field, regulation futsal fields, and flexible open space with picnic tables. Available for tournaments, birthday parties, community events, and league use. Pricing up to $300/hour for full-size/futsal fields.
- Building Rentals Rental of the Mercy Street building at Holystone Street featuring auditorium with stage, library, game room with billiards and foosball, cafe with commercial kitchen, and large backyard with picnic tables, fire pit, and outdoor chapel. Available for community events, birthday parties, corporate events, and tournaments.
Quantifiable outcome
- 46% less likely to develop illegal drug habits among mentored youth
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Mercy Street
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Mercy Street technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration11 records
Mercy Street partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Lonestar TourcoreCo-host of the 2nd Annual Mercy Street Scramble golf tournament (October 16, 2026) at Waterchase Golf Club for the second consecutive year.
- Greater Dallas Planning Council (GDPC)coreCo-host of the 2nd Annual Mercy Street Scramble golf tournament (October 16, 2026) at Waterchase Golf Club for the second consecutive year.
- Sewell MotorscorePresenting sponsor for the 23rd Annual Luncheon (October 13, 2026). Part of the presenting sponsor trio alongside Stonelake Capital Partners and Omni Hotels & Resorts for this signature fundraising event.
- Stonelake Capital PartnerscorePresenting sponsor for the 23rd Annual Luncheon (October 13, 2026). Part of the presenting sponsor trio alongside Sewell Motors and Omni Hotels & Resorts.
- Omni Hotels & ResortscorePresenting sponsor for the 23rd Annual Luncheon (October 13, 2026). Part of the presenting sponsor trio alongside Sewell Motors and Stonelake Capital Partners.
- Rodeo GoatcoreSecond year partnership for monthlong fundraising campaign (April 2026) benefiting Mercy Street Sports. Campaign featured the 'Evan Grant Burger' and community fundraising events including 'Mercy Street Day' across 10 DFW locations. Raised $20,000.
- Evan Grant (Dallas Morning News Sports Writer)minorPartnered with Rodeo Goat and Mercy Street for fundraising campaign. Named burger after him to drive donations.
- Dallas Housing AuthoritycoreServing children of DHA residents with free sports registration, safe Christ-centered programming, and Dallas Housing Authority community outreach. DHA residents' children also receive programming at Lakewest Multipurpose Center. Partner since at least 2024.
- Oak Cliff Bible FellowshipcoreChurch partner with staff representation on Mercy Street Board of Directors (Bobby Gibson, Sr. - Lead Associate Pastor). One of 9 church partners providing volunteer recruitment and spiritual programming support.
- SMU (Southern Methodist University)coreSMU Engage Dallas program collaboration. Mercy Street recognized as Outstanding Community Partner by SMU Engage Dallas in 2026. SMU Men's Soccer Team participates in community events including Easter Eggstravaganza.
- Dallas MavericksminorSports partner providing community engagement, clinic events, and youth sports programming support.
- Texas RangersminorSports partner providing community engagement and baseball programming support.
- Buckner InternationalminorPartner organization participating in community events including Easter Eggstravaganza.
- Jesse Holley (Former NFL Player)minorFormer NFL player leading Football Skills Clinic (April 28, 2026) providing authentic mentorship and skill development for Mercy Street youth.
- Vernon Scott (Former NFL Player)minorFormer NFL player leading Football Skills Clinic (April 28, 2026) providing authentic mentorship and skill development for Mercy Street youth.
- Tau Alpha Phi Fraternity (Dallas Baptist University)minorDallas Baptist University fraternity supporting the Football Skills Clinic through financial contributions and volunteer efforts helping the event run smoothly.
- Cedar Crest Classic 4 KidsminorGolf tournament benefiting Mercy Street - 2nd Annual event held October 2025.
- Stony Creek RanchminorCamp facility where 28 Mercy Street Mentoring and Leadership Intensive students spent a life-changing week with worship, adventure, and Gospel presentation. 17 students made decisions for Christ during this camp.
- Pine CoveminorCamp facility where Mercy Street Leadership students attended programming after Summer Intensive. Alumni like Decoran attended Pine Cove before starting college at UNT.
- Dallas Baptist University (DBU)minorUniversity partner with Tau Alpha Phi Fraternity supporting Mercy Street events.
- Uplift HeightscorePartner school for Leadership Institute recruitment (high school students). One of 16 school partners.
- LG Pinkston High SchoolcorePartner school for Leadership Institute recruitment. Pinkston Drum Line performs at Mercy Street events. One of 16 school partners.
- James Madison High SchoolcorePartner school for Leadership Institute recruitment. One of 16 school partners.
- Lincoln High SchoolcorePartner school for Leadership Institute recruitment. One of 16 school partners.
- Dallas ISDcoreSchool district partner with Dr. Mark Ramirez (Assistant Superintendent) on Board of Directors. One of 16 school partners.
- Parkland Health FoundationminorPartner organization with Camille Myers (CHW) on Board of Directors.
Scale indicators15 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Mercy Street competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National nonprofit operating one-on-one youth mentoring programs, directly comparable to Mercy Street's Mentoring program serving 62 active matches and 313 mentees. Both match underserved youth with caring adult mentors for long-term relationship development.
- Young Life: Faith-based youth ministry combining mentoring, leadership development, and summer camp programming for adolescents. Comparable to Mercy Street's Christian mentorship, Street Teams Bible studies, and Epic Adventures Summer Camp offerings in inner-city communities.
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA): Faith-based nonprofit integrating sports and Christian mentorship, directly parallel to Mercy Street Sports' Christ-centered sports leagues. Both serve youth athletes through volunteer coaches integrating faith into athletic programming.
- Playworks: National nonprofit that uses sports as a vehicle for youth development in underserved schools and communities. Directly comparable to Mercy Street Sports' model of using organized sports to deliver character development and safe out-of-school time for at-risk youth.
- Youth for Christ: Faith-based youth organization delivering mentoring, campus programming, and leadership development through local chapters. Comparable to Mercy Street's Christian community-development ministry model and church-partner recruitment approach.
- Police Athletic League: National nonprofit providing youth sports leagues and mentoring for at-risk inner-city youth. Comparable to Mercy Street Sports' model of serving 4,500+ youth athletes annually through soccer, baseball, basketball, and football with subsidies ensuring access.
Broad incumbents
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development nonprofit offering sports leagues, mentoring, leadership, and afterschool programming to underserved youth. Comparable to Mercy Street's integrated sports-mentoring-leadership model, though operates secularly and at much greater scale.
- YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas: Regional nonprofit operating sports leagues, swimming, summer camps, and afterschool programming across Dallas. Comparable to Mercy Street's sports leagues, summer camp, and afterschool offerings, though operates secularly and at much larger scale.
Emerging players
- National Urban League: National nonprofit providing workforce development, mentorship, and youth programming for urban communities. Comparable to Mercy Street's Leadership Institute and workforce-readiness programming for high school students in underserved Dallas neighborhoods.
Regional players
- Dallas Leadership Foundation: Regional Dallas nonprofit focused on community leadership development and youth programming. Comparable to Mercy Street's Leadership Institute and Dallas-focused community transformation model, with overlapping board connections (Wil McCall serves as both DLF CEO and Mercy Street board member).
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Profiles24 records
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Funding rounds2 records
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Frequently asked questions about Mercy Street
What does Mercy Street do?
Mercy Street is a Christian nonprofit organization that cultivates mutually transforming relationships with inner-city youth through a multi-program portfolio centered on sports leagues (soccer, baseball, flag football, basketball, cheer, golf, lacrosse, volleyball, swimming), one-on-one mentoring with caring Christian adults, and leadership development programs (Leadership Institute paid internships, Street Teams Bible studies, Alumni Association). The organization delivers this programming through physical facilities including the Dream Center (computer lab, photography/videography studio, professional music studio) and the Mercy Street Sports Complex, primarily serving children, youth, and families in West Dallas, South Dallas, and Vickery Meadow. Programs are offered with 100% financial aid availability and supported through donations, grants, sponsorships, and program registration fees.
Is Mercy Street a public or private company?
Mercy Street is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was Mercy Street founded?
Mercy Street was founded in 2003. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Mercy Street based?
Mercy Street is headquartered in Dallas, United States, in the North America region.
How does Mercy Street make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Donations and Grants are the primary driver. The others are sports Registration Fees, facility Rentals, mentoring Sponsorship and fundraising Events.
Who are Mercy Street's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Young Life, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Playworks, Youth for Christ and Police Athletic League. Broad incumbents are Boys & Girls Clubs of America and YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas. National Urban League is listed as an emerging player. Dallas Leadership Foundation is listed as a regional player.
Does Mercy Street have an API?
No public API is recorded for Mercy Street.
What industry is Mercy Street in?
Mercy Street's product category is Youth Development Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAGADAJ, Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits, with a secondary code of BPAGAJAE, Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International). Its NAICS code is 6241 and its SIC code is 8300.