International Youth Fellowship

What International Youth Fellowship does

International Youth Fellowship (IYF), legally International Youth Fellowship of Manhattan, is a U.S.-based non-profit organization founded in 2001 and headquartered at 300 Nassau Road, Huntington, New York. IYF delivers programs oriented toward the spiritual, emotional, and intellectual growth of youth and young adults, with a portfolio spanning short-term camps (IYF World Camp, Dance Camp, Youth Festival Tour), overseas volunteering (Good News Corps serving 6- or 11-month terms in 40+ countries, and IYF English Camp short-term missions in 100+ countries), educational offerings (IYF Korean Academy, IYF On Campus chapters at U.S. colleges), and performing arts platforms (World Cultural Dance Festival, Performing Artist Program). The organization is led by Founder and Chief Advisor Rev. Ock Soo Park, Chairman Terry Henderson, and Executive Director Yeong Kook Park, supported by an eleven-person leadership team covering education, overseas outreach, finance, recruitment, marketing, events, public relations, design, and artistic direction.

IYF's business model is a hybrid of program participation fees and donations, with no disclosed technology product and no paid enterprise customers. Program fees are unit-priced: the Trip to Korea ranges from $500 to $900 across World Camp plus Seoul and/or Jeju Island tour packages; Dance Camp is priced at $300; the Youth Festival Tour is priced at $100 with room, board, transportation, and materials included. Donations are accepted through the GiveLively platform under the legal entity 'International Youth Fellowship of Manhattan.' Programs are delivered in-person at the East Coast headquarters, at hotels and venues in New Jersey and New York, on partner college campuses, and in host countries across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, South America, Africa, and Asia.

Distribution relies on campus-based chapter recruiting, social media channels (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram), event-driven marketing (Youth Festival Tour along the East Coast, World Cultural Dance Festival), and direct website registration at iyfusa.org. IYF reports operational scale of 40+ branches across the U.S. and Canada, an active presence in 89 countries, and historical engagement of over 10,000 volunteers since 2001. There is no publicly disclosed revenue, headcount, or financial filing referenced in the source data.

Name

International Youth Fellowship

Legal name

International Youth Fellowship of Manhattan

Website

https://iyfusa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

International Youth Fellowship is a U.S.-based non-profit founded in 2001 that runs youth spiritual, emotional, and intellectual development programs — including camps, overseas volunteering, and performing arts — across 40+ branches and 89 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development and Educational Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (6117), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

In-Country Placement, Homestay & On-Ground Coordination Services (EDAIAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Teen Language Camps (Summer/Winter) (EDAIAEAF), Government/IGO/NGO & Public Sector International Internships (EDAIAFAG), Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• International volunteering services
• Christian mission camps
• Performing arts education
• Language and cultural exchange

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Fees: IYF generates revenue through fees charged for participation in its programs including Trip to Korea ($500-$900), Dance Camp ($300), Youth Festival Tour ($100), and Good News Corps overseas volunteering program.
2. Donations: IYF accepts donations through GiveLively platform (https://secure.givelively.org/donate/international-youth-fellowship-of-manhattan) to support its Christian mission work and programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

International Youth Fellowship (IYF) is a non-profit organization that delivers youth-focused spiritual, emotional, and intellectual development programs. Its core offerings include overnight camps (World Camp, Dance Camp, Youth Leaders Conference), overseas volunteering placements (Good News Corps 6-11 month terms, IYF English Camp short-term missions), educational programs (Korean Academy, On Campus chapters), and performing arts opportunities. These are delivered in-person across 40+ U.S./Canada branches and host countries worldwide.

Product overview

International Youth Fellowship (IYF) is a global non-profit organization offering a portfolio of youth development programs rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include overnight camps (IYF World Camp, Dance Camp, Youth Leaders Conference), overseas volunteering programs (Good News Corps with 6-11 month terms, IYF English Camp short-term missions), educational programs (IYF Korean Academy, IYF On Campus chapters), performing arts opportunities (Performing Artist Program), and international travel programs (Trip to Korea). These programs are organized under a unified mission to advance Christian mission work, provide mind education, promote international exchange, and develop leadership in young people through in-person events, volunteer service, and cultural immersion experiences across 40+ branches in the U.S. and Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Good News Corps (GNCorps): Official IYF overseas volunteering program - a 6 or 11-month service program for college-aged men and women to travel abroad and engage in foreign culture, language learning, performing arts, and Christian mission work.
• IYF English Camp

Products and services

• 2026 Trip to Korea International travel program to Korea with options for IYF World Camp attendance combined with Seoul city tours and/or Jeju Island tours. Participants can register for different duration and activity packages.
• Youth Leaders Conference Three-day leadership conference for youth educators featuring inspiring lectures, hands-on team activities, and cultural exchange programs. Designed to empower the next generation of leaders with mindset and skills for driving change.
• IYF Dance Camp Multi-day dance camp open to participants ages 12 and up. Programs include Mind Lecture, Heart and Sole, Sports & Recreation, Sermon, and Group Dance activities. Past instructors have included professionals from Broadway Dance Center and New York City Ballet.
• Good News Corps (GNCorps) Official IYF overseas volunteering program offering 6 or 11-month service terms for college-aged individuals. Includes components for mind lectures, environmental preservation, language studies, dance, translation/interpretation, continuing education, youth outreach, and cultural exchange in host countries across South America, Africa, and Asia.
• IYF English Camp Short-term mission trips dispatching volunteer instructors abroad to teach English language and American culture to students of all ages. Programs include Mind Lectures, English Lectures, IYF Academy courses, Group Work & Recreation, Song & Dance, Scavenger Hunt, and Cultural Performances.
• Performing Artist Program Volunteer performance program offering large stage opportunities at global IYF events including the World Cultural Dance Festival, World Culture Camp, IYF English Camp & Dance Camp, and World Camp in LA and NY. Includes the annual Youth Festival Tour along the East Coast US.
• IYF On Campus College campus chapter program where IYF members form chapters offering various programs including weekly Bible Study, foreign language and culture classes in Korean, Japanese, Spanish, dance classes (street jazz, musical, hip-hop, cultural dances, K-pop), symposiums, and special guest lectures.
• IYF Korean Academy Educational program focused on Korean language and culture education with components including K-CES and various activities.
• Squid Game Survival Event program inspired by the Squid Game format, offering survival-themed activities and entertainment.
• IYF World Camp Annual international camp program bringing together youth from around the world for cultural exchange, education, and fellowship activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• IYF English Camp has operated in 100+ countries with 10,000+ volunteers since 2001
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mercy Corps: Global humanitarian organization with international volunteer and youth engagement programs across 40+ countries. Comparable international development footprint and volunteer mobilization to IYF's overseas programs, though secular and significantly larger in scale.
• World Vision: Large faith-based humanitarian organization with global field offices, sponsorship programs, and youth volunteer engagement. Comparable global footprint (89+ countries), faith orientation, and youth engagement model to IYF, but operates at much larger scale as a broad NGO.
• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): Established non-profit operating large-scale study abroad, work exchange, and gap year programs for high school and college students. Comparable target demographic (youth, college-aged) and program types (language, cultural immersion), though secular and education-focused rather than faith-based.

Direct peers

• Adventures in Missions: Faith-based organization running short-term mission trips, gap year, and World Race programs for young adults globally. Directly comparable to IYF English Camp's short-term overseas mission model and youth volunteer pipeline.
• Young Life: Christian youth ministry operating club programs on U.S. middle and high school campuses and summer camps. Comparable to IYF's On Campus chapter model and faith-based camp programming targeting adolescents and young adults.
• AIESEC: Global youth-led organization offering international volunteering and internship placements across 100+ countries. Most comparable peer to IYF's Good News Corps overseas service model and international student recruitment approach.
• CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ): Interdenominational Christian organization with campus chapters, mission trips, and spiritual formation programs at U.S. colleges. Closely comparable to IYF On Campus chapters and faith-based leadership development programming.
• Youth With A Mission (YWAM): Faith-based international missionary and training organization operating short-term mission trips, Discipleship Training Schools, and overseas volunteer placements. Highly comparable to IYF English Camp and GNCorps in mission structure and demographic.
• InterVarsity Christian Fellowship: Campus-focused evangelical organization running Bible studies, missions, and leadership conferences at U.S. universities. Comparable to IYF On Campus chapters and youth leadership programming such as the new Youth Leaders Conference.
• Youth for Christ (YFC): Christian youth organization delivering campus ministry, mission trips, and outreach programs in 100+ countries. Comparable international footprint and program mix to IYF's English Camp and overseas outreach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/iyfusa
• Facebookfacebook.com/iyfusa.org
• Instagraminstagram.com/iyfusa/?hl=en
• Xx.com/iyf_usa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iyf-international-youth-fellowship

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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