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GBYM
Legal namestring
Action Youth Media
Websiteurl
youthmediamd.org
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2005
Short descriptiontext

Action Youth Media is a Silver Spring, Maryland nonprofit offering free after-school media arts classes in filmmaking, podcasting, photography, and storytelling to youth across the DC/MD/VA region, complemented by an annual youth media festival, workforce development, and studio rental.

Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
1–10
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersSilver Spring, United States
HQ citystring
Silver Spring
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
youth media education, filmmaking programs, podcasting workshops, photography classes, storytelling training
Industry3 codes
1Children’s & Youth Educational Entertainment (Edutainment)
CodeEDAGALAKPrimaryYes
2Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits
CodeBPAGADAJPrimaryNo
3Media Arts & Film/Photography Nonprofits
CodeBPAGAHAJPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Fine Arts Schools61161
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production7819
Product category
Youth Media Arts Education
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1Donations and Grants
TypeGrants Donations
Description

AYM operates as a nonprofit organization offering free programs to youth. Revenue comes from donations, grants, and corporate partnerships. All programs are provided at no cost to participants, funded entirely through external contributions.

youthmediamd.org
2Studio Rental and Private Events
TypeProfessional Services
Description

The organization generates revenue by renting studio space for private events and productions, serving external clients who need media production facilities.

youthmediamd.org
Marketing channels4 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Pricing details1 tier
1All programs are free for youth participants
ModelFreemiumBilling cadenceOthers
Notes

All after-school programs, workshops, classes, and youth workforce opportunities are provided at no cost to participants. The organization is committed to keeping programming free to all youth through donations and grants.

youthmediamd.org
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Action Youth Media is a nonprofit that provides free media arts education to youth, including after-school classes and workshops in filmmaking, podcasting, photography, and storytelling. The organization also runs an annual Youth Media Festival at AFI Silver Theater, a youth workforce development program that connects participants to creative economy careers, and rents its professional studio space for private events and productions.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 2 values shown
  • 5,000+ youth served with free programs over 20 years
+1 more record
Product overview1 text field

GBYM operates as a nonprofit youth media organization offering a unified suite of programs centered on media arts education. The core offerings include free after-school media arts classes and programs (filmmaking, podcasting, photography, storytelling), the annual Montgomery County Youth Media Festival for competition and showcase, youth workforce development initiatives connecting students to career opportunities, and studio rental services. Programs are provided free of charge to youth in the DC/MD/VA region, with the organization having served over 5,000 youth since inception.

Product and service4 records
1Media Arts Classes & Programs
CategoryYouth Media Arts Education
2Montgomery County Youth Media Festival
CategoryEvents and Festivals
3Youth Workforce Development
CategoryWorkforce Development
4Studio Rental
CategoryStudio and Event Services
Scale indicator4 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership5 partners
1Maryland Humanities
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Humanities council supporting educational programs that use storytelling and media to explore cultural and social themes. Partnership supports thematic programming and community engagement.

2Adobe
Strategic tierMajorTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Software partner providing creative tools for media production education. Adobe Creative Suite is used by students for filmmaking, photo editing, and digital design projects.

3AFI Silver Theater
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Cinema venue hosting the annual Montgomery County Youth Media Festival, providing space for youth films to be screened for the community.

youthmediamd.org
4Montgomery County Rec Department
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

County recreation department partnership delivering the Excel Beyond the Bell program, expanding reach of AYM programming to more youth through community centers.

5Showtime Photo Booth
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Photo booth service provider for the Youth Media Festival, offering unique photo setups for event attendees.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Type, Description

Market position
Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights7 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment3 records

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Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
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No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Core technology
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Number of profiles
Profiles14 records

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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GBYM

Youth Media Arts Educationyouthmediamd.org

Action Youth Media is a Silver Spring, Maryland nonprofit offering free after-school media arts classes in filmmaking, podcasting, photography, and storytelling to youth across the DC/MD/VA region, complemented by an annual youth media festival, workforce development, and studio rental.

GBYM firmographics

Firmographics
Name
GBYM
Legal name
Action Youth Media
Website
https://youthmediamd.org
Company type
Private
Founded year
2005
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Short description
Action Youth Media is a Silver Spring, Maryland nonprofit offering free after-school media arts classes in filmmaking, podcasting, photography, and storytelling to youth across the DC/MD/VA region, complemented by an annual youth media festival, workforce development, and studio rental.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

GBYM industry classification

Industry
Product category
Youth Media Arts Education
NAICS
Fine Arts Schools (61161)
SIC
Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)
akta.pro primary industry
Children’s & Youth Educational Entertainment (Edutainment) (EDAGALAK)
akta.pro secondary industries
Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ), Media Arts & Film/Photography Nonprofits (BPAGAHAJ)

Keywords

  • Youth media education
  • Filmmaking programs
  • Podcasting workshops
  • Photography classes
  • Storytelling training

Where GBYM is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Silver Spring
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GBYM business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Donations and Grants: AYM operates as a nonprofit organization offering free programs to youth. Revenue comes from donations, grants, and corporate partnerships. All programs are provided at no cost to participants, funded entirely through external contributions.
  2. Studio Rental and Private Events: The organization generates revenue by renting studio space for private events and productions, serving external clients who need media production facilities.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
FreemiumOthersAll programs are free for youth participants

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

GBYM product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Action Youth Media is a nonprofit that provides free media arts education to youth, including after-school classes and workshops in filmmaking, podcasting, photography, and storytelling. The organization also runs an annual Youth Media Festival at AFI Silver Theater, a youth workforce development program that connects participants to creative economy careers, and rents its professional studio space for private events and productions.

Product overview

GBYM operates as a nonprofit youth media organization offering a unified suite of programs centered on media arts education. The core offerings include free after-school media arts classes and programs (filmmaking, podcasting, photography, storytelling), the annual Montgomery County Youth Media Festival for competition and showcase, youth workforce development initiatives connecting students to career opportunities, and studio rental services. Programs are provided free of charge to youth in the DC/MD/VA region, with the organization having served over 5,000 youth since inception.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Media Arts Classes & Programs
  • Montgomery County Youth Media Festival
  • Youth Workforce Development
  • Studio Rental

Quantifiable outcome

  • 5,000+ youth served with free programs over 20 years
  • +1 more outcomes

Companies that use GBYM

Customer profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

GBYM technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

GBYM partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

  • Maryland HumanitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanities council supporting educational programs that use storytelling and media to explore cultural and social themes. Partnership supports thematic programming and community engagement.
  • AdobemajorTechnology or IntegrationSoftware partner providing creative tools for media production education. Adobe Creative Suite is used by students for filmmaking, photo editing, and digital design projects.
  • AFI Silver TheatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCinema venue hosting the annual Montgomery County Youth Media Festival, providing space for youth films to be screened for the community.
  • Montgomery County Rec DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty recreation department partnership delivering the Excel Beyond the Bell program, expanding reach of AYM programming to more youth through community centers.
  • Showtime Photo BoothminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhoto booth service provider for the Youth Media Festival, offering unique photo setups for event attendees.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

GBYM competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

GBYM social profiles

Digital presence

GBYM financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

GBYM leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

GBYM funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

GBYM M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about GBYM

What does GBYM do?

Action Youth Media is a nonprofit that provides free media arts education to youth, including after-school classes and workshops in filmmaking, podcasting, photography, and storytelling. The organization also runs an annual Youth Media Festival at AFI Silver Theater, a youth workforce development program that connects participants to creative economy careers, and rents its professional studio space for private events and productions.

Is GBYM a public or private company?

GBYM is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was GBYM founded?

GBYM was founded in 2005. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is GBYM based?

GBYM is headquartered in Silver Spring, United States, in the North America region.

How does GBYM make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Donations and Grants are the primary driver. The others are studio Rental and Private Events.

Does GBYM have an API?

No public API is recorded for GBYM.

What industry is GBYM in?

GBYM's product category is Youth Media Arts Education. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAGALAK, Children’s & Youth Educational Entertainment (Edutainment), with a secondary code of BPAGADAJ, Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits. Its NAICS code is 61161 and its SIC code is 7819.

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