Urban Youth Impact

What Urban Youth Impact does

Urban Youth Impact (UYI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1997 by Bill Hobbs and his wife Kerry in West Palm Beach, Florida. It serves at-risk inner-city youth and families in Palm Beach County through a vertically integrated continuum of programs spanning preschool through the first year of college. Core offerings include Carver Christian Academy (a free private Christian school launched in 2020 with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio and dedicated classroom shepherds), The Leadership Academy (K-8 after-school program launched in 2008), E34 Mentoring, Reframe (a year-round career readiness and internship program that has facilitated over 192 internships since 2000), CREATE (science and arts enrichment), and Missions & Outreach (community-based programs at two sites including Riviera Beach). The organization reports serving over 300 children weekly and approximately 200 children monthly through outreach, with documented outcomes including a rise in grade-level reading from 13% to 77% among participating students. Bow Down Church, established in 2011 on-site, provides spiritual programming, and the Urban Youth Legacy Foundation, created in 2019, supports scholarships, staff development, and capital improvements.

UYI's service architecture is a program-stack rather than a technology platform: there is no proprietary software, AI, or data infrastructure — delivery is in-person at physical facilities including the headquarters at 2823 North Australian Avenue and the Dream Center acquired in 2005. The operating model is funded entirely through donations, grants, and community partnerships rather than fees, since all programs are provided free of charge to families. Revenue streams include individual donations (with 100% of donations directed to programs per organizational claims), stock donations processed via Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, event sponsorships (Golf Classic, Fall Stampede 5K, Love Your Neighbor Luncheon), cause-marketing partnerships with Impact Coffee, NutraMedix, Pink Bird Car Wash, and Step Into Swim, and Legacy Foundation funding. The organization is governed by an independent board with co-chairs Andrew Cornell and Joe Morrison, treasurer Berry Williams, and members including former executives from Goldman Sachs (Tom Lane), Prudential (Peter Cordrey), and Dickstein Shapiro (Angelo Arcadipane). CEO Chris Tress has been with UYI since 1998 and was elevated to President/CEO in 2019, with Ryan Gunn joining as full-time Vice President in 2025.

The go-to-market is community-led and donor-driven rather than commercial, relying on volunteer referrals, faith-based networks, annual events, and cause-marketing promotions to acquire both program participants and donor funding. Urban Youth Impact holds GuideStar's Platinum Seal of Transparency, a Charity Navigator 4-star rating, and ECFA accreditation, with annual audits conducted by Divine, Blalock, Martin, Sellari, Inc. No revenue figures are publicly disclosed in the available materials, and the organization does not appear to have any external ownership, parent company, or institutional investor backing.

Name

Urban Youth Impact

Legal name

Urban Youth Impact, Inc.

Website

https://urbanyouthimpact.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Urban Youth Impact is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1997 in West Palm Beach, Florida, serving over 300 inner-city youth weekly in Palm Beach County through a free Christian school, after-school programs, mentoring, career readiness, arts enrichment, and outreach.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transition Programs (Reentry, Workforce Readiness & Life Skills for At-Risk Youth) (EDAJAEAF), Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAD)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school education
• Christian school education
• Youth mentoring services
• Community outreach programs

Headquarters

HQ city

West Palm Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute to the organization; 100% of each donation goes to Urban Youth Impact programs. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
2. Stock Donations: Securities can be gifted to Urban Youth Impact electronically through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. EIN 91-1901103.
3. Community Partner Promotions: Community partners (Impact Coffee, NutraMedix, Pink Bird Car Wash) donate a percentage of proceeds to UYI through cause marketing arrangements.
4. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors fund annual events including the Golf Classic, Fall Stampede 5K, and other fundraising events.
5. Legacy Foundation Scholarships: Urban Youth Legacy Foundation provides student scholarships for higher education or vocational training, staff retention and development, and capital improvements to sustain UYI's mission.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Urban Youth Impact is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free Christ-centered education, after-school programming, mentoring, career readiness, and creative arts enrichment to at-risk inner-city youth in Palm Beach County. Core offerings include Carver Christian Academy (a free private K-8 Christian school with 14:1 student-teacher ratios and dedicated classroom shepherds), The Leadership Academy (after-school program for K-8 students), E34 Mentoring, Reframe (career readiness program for 8th grade through first year of college with internships), CREATE (arts, music, cooking, and STEM enrichment), and Missions & Outreach (community-based programs in low-income housing facilities). All programs are provided free of charge to families and are funded through donations, sponsorships, and grants.

Product overview

Urban Youth Impact operates as a multi-program nonprofit organization serving inner-city youth in Palm Beach County. The organization functions as a platform-plus-modules architecture centered around educational and youth development programs. The core offerings include Carver Christian Academy (a free private Christian school), The Leadership Academy (after-school program), E34 Mentoring, Reframe (career readiness/work program), CREATE (arts and science enrichment), and Missions & Outreach. Bow Down Church provides on-site spiritual support, while the Urban Youth Legacy Foundation ensures long-term sustainability. All programs collectively aim to love, equip, and empower children from preschool through college or career, serving over 300 children weekly with a holistic approach combining education, spiritual development, enrichment, and family support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Carver Christian Academy: A private Christian school providing free Christ-centered education to inner-city youth.
• The Leadership Academy
• E34 Mentoring
• Reframe
• CREATE
• Missions

Products and services

• Carver Christian Academy Carver Christian Academy is a free private Christian K-8 school serving inner-city youth in West Palm Beach, offering Christ-centered education with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio and dedicated classroom shepherds supporting students' emotional and spiritual needs. Programs span preschool through middle school, providing small class sizes of approximately 14 students per classroom.
• The Leadership Academy The Leadership Academy is an after-school program for K-8th grade students attending Carver Christian Academy, providing daily academic support, Christ-centered mentorship, enrichment classes in art, music, technology, and sports, and life-skills development. It serves as a continuum of services tied to Carver Christian Academy.
• E34 Mentoring E34 Mentoring is a mentoring program for inner-city youth inspired by Ezekiel chapter 34, connecting children with caring mentors who provide spiritual guidance, physical support, and social development. The program's vision is for every student to have a dedicated mentor.
• Reframe Reframe is a year-round work program empowering youth from 8th grade through their first year of college, providing post-secondary planning, internships, career experience, life coaching, and character development. The program has facilitated more than 192 internships since 2000.
• CREATE CREATE (Connecting, Restoring, Empowering Artists Through Experiences) is an innovative science and art program developing skills in art, music, cooking, and STEM-based electives while building confidence and self-expression. The program also includes Sports Electives.
• Missions & Outreach Missions & Outreach is a community outreach program serving children in low-income housing facilities in West Palm Beach and Riviera Beach through Bible studies, literacy support, homework help, sports, arts, crafts, and creative learning activities. The program engages approximately 200 children monthly across two sites.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Impact CoffeecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerImpact Coffee trains and equips urban youth in entrepreneurship on how to design, launch, and run a business. All profits from Impact Coffee benefit Urban Youth Impact, brewing brighter futures for UYI's youth.
• NutraMedixcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFlorida-based nutraceutical company that produces plant-based herbal supplements. Code UYI provides 15% discount and 40% of proceeds go directly to UYI.
• Pink Bird Car WashminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity-focused car wash. When purchased through UYI link, Urban Youth Impact receives 50% of proceeds.
• Step Into SwimcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationwide program with mission to create more swimmers. Grant enables UYI to offer no-cost swim lessons to families in need in Palm Beach County.
• Chick-fil-A of Palm Beach CountycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Chick-fil-A franchise partners with UYI for the Fall Stampede 5K event, supporting the love, equip, and empower mission for inner-city youth.
• Bow Down ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-ethnic congregation established in 2011 to provide on-site spiritual growth opportunities for children and families impacted by UYI programming. Led by former UYI staff member Chris Tress.
• Urban Youth Legacy FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2019 by Bill Hobbs to fully support Urban Youth Impact's mission. Focused on student scholarships, staff retention/development, and capital improvements to ensure long-term sustainability.
• Divine, Blalock, Martin, Sellari, IncminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndependent public accounting firm in West Palm Beach, Florida that conducts annual audit for Urban Youth Impact.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KIPP Florida Public Schools: Nonprofit charter school network serving underserved students in Florida with a college-preparatory focus. Comparable by mission to educate at-risk inner-city youth through extended day and enrichment programming, though secular rather than faith-based.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties: Local affiliate of the national mentoring nonprofit serving at-risk youth through one-to-one mentoring relationships. Comparable by target population and emphasis on mentorship as a primary intervention, though not offering education or after-school programming directly.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County: Local chapter of a national youth development nonprofit providing after-school programs, mentoring, and enrichment to at-risk youth in Palm Beach County. Most directly comparable by geography, target population, and program mix (after-school, mentoring, enrichment).
• Urban League of Palm Beach County: Local affiliate of the National Urban League providing education, workforce development, and youth programming to underserved communities. Comparable mission, target population, and emphasis on education-to-career pathways for inner-city youth.
• Young Life: Faith-based youth development nonprofit reaching middle and high school students, including underserved urban communities, through mentoring, camps, and spiritual formation. Comparable faith-based identity, target demographic, and community-outreach model.
• Youth for Christ USA: Faith-based nonprofit delivering mentoring, after-school programs, and career readiness to at-risk youth in urban communities nationwide. Comparable faith-based model, target population, and program structure (mentoring, after-school, career readiness).
• YMCA of the Palm Beaches: Local YMCA chapter providing after-school care, youth development programming, mentoring, and enrichment in Palm Beach County. Comparable geography, program mix (after-school, mentoring, enrichment), and target demographic.

Regional players

• City Year Miami: AmeriCorps-affiliated youth service nonprofit placing near-peer mentors in schools to improve student outcomes in underserved Florida communities. Comparable focus on mentoring and educational outcomes for at-risk youth, though operating through a different delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Compassion International: Large faith-based child development nonprofit operating a holistic child sponsorship model combining education, health, and spiritual development. Comparable faith-based holistic approach and continuum-of-care philosophy, though international in scope.

Emerging players

• 4-H Youth Development Program (UF/IFAS Extension): University-based youth development program offering mentoring, career readiness, and enrichment to youth including underserved populations. Comparable focus on youth development and career readiness, though secular and broader in demographic reach.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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