Downey Foundation for Educational Opportunities

What Downey Foundation for Educational Opportunities does

Downey Foundation for Educational Opportunities (DFEO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 11627 Brookshire Avenue in Downey, California, dedicated to providing before and after-school enrichment programs for Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade students within the Downey Unified School District (DUSD). It is the designated extended-day program partner aligned with DUSD's 21st Century education vision, integrating district liaisons (an Assistant Superintendent and a Coordinator of Extended Day Programs) into its operating model and delivering programs directly on DUSD school campuses.

DFEO operates three core product lines: the Access After School Program (free for TK-8th grade students at select DUSD schools, providing supervision, academic support, enrichment, and social-emotional learning until 6:00 PM); the Flex Program (a $150/month, nine-month subscription plus a $25 registration fee offering flexible attendance pick-up before 4:00 PM for TK-5th grade); and the Morning Program (before-school enrichment for TK-5th grade operating roughly 1.5 hours before school start at participating elementary sites). There is no proprietary technology stack; registration and enrollment run through the third-party platforms 6Crickets and Jumbula. The core operating technology is the on-campus delivery model itself, with programs anchored to school facilities and the school-day schedule.

Revenue mechanics span four streams: individual donations (with tiered asks from $150 to $500+ tied to specific program costs such as art materials, science camp, music and dance classes, and morning care), restaurant-partner fundraisers (eight named partners donating 15-35% of designated-day sales, including Raising Cane's, Panera Bread, Flame Broiler, California Fish Grill, MOD Pizza, Lazy Dog, and Shake Shack), signature event-based fundraising (annual Charity Golf Tournament at Coyote Hills Golf Course and Enrichment Expo), and recurring Flex Program subscription fees. Leadership is provided by Executive Director/CEO Sheila Tetangco-Bartolone, supported by a Programs Director, HR Director, and a Board of Directors (Gabriel, Macedo, Quintero, Knox, Patel, Powell, Sosa) whose members are obligated to raise, acquire, or donate a minimum of $10,000 annually. The foundation has no parent organization, no subsidiaries, no patents, and operates exclusively within a single California school district.

Name

Downey Foundation for Educational Opportunities

Legal name

Downey Foundation for Educational Opportunities

Website

https://dfeo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DFEO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing before and after-school enrichment programs for TK-8th grade students in the Downey Unified School District, funded through donations, community fundraisers, signature events, and modest subscription fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Extended-Day Education and Childcare Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor / Nature-Based Before/After Care Programs (EDACAHAJ)

Keywords

• After-school enrichment
• Before-school care
• Extended day programs
• Nonprofit education foundation
• Youth enrichment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Downey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: DFEO relies on individual donations from the community. Donors can contribute at various levels ($150-$500+) to support specific programs such as art class materials, science camp trips, music classes, dance/sports classes, and morning care.
2. Restaurant/Partner Fundraisers: DFEO partners with local restaurants (Raising Cane's, Panera Bread, Flame Broiler, California Fish Grill, MOD Pizza, Lazy Dog, Shake Shack) who donate a percentage of sales on designated fundraiser days.
3. Event-Based Fundraising: DFEO organizes signature events including an annual Charity Golf Tournament and Enrichment Expo to raise funds for programs.
4. Program Fees (Flex Program): The Flex Program charges $150 monthly tuition plus $25 registration fee, providing flexible after-school enrichment at participating schools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DFEO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers before and after-school enrichment programs to TK-8th grade students in the Downey Unified School District. Its portfolio includes the free Access After School Program, the fee-based Flex Program ($150/month with flexible attendance), and the Morning Program that runs approximately 1.5 hours before school. Programs provide academic support, homework help, sports, dance, music, art, musical theatre, STEM, social-emotional learning, and youth leadership experiences on DUSD campuses.

Product overview

DFEO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of before and after-school enrichment programs for Downey Unified School District's TK-8th grade students. The core offerings consist of three distinct programs: the Access After School Program (free, serves TK-8th grade), the Flex Program (fee-based, serves TK-5th grade with flexible attendance), and the Morning Program (before-school enrichment for TK-5th grade). These programs provide academic support, enrichment activities, fitness, social-emotional learning, and extended day care to support student success.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Access After School Program Free after-school program offered at select Downey Unified School District schools for TK-8th grade students, providing a safe, supportive environment with academic support, enrichment activities, fitness, and social-emotional learning until 6:00 PM.
• Flex Program Fee-based flexible after-school enrichment program at participating DUSD school sites for TK-5th grade students, offering enrichment activities and physical activity with flexible attendance (students need not attend daily and can be picked up at any time before 4:00 PM). Priced at $150/month with a $25 registration fee.
• Morning Program Before-school enrichment program for TK-5th grade students at DUSD elementary schools, providing enriching activities and a positive learning environment starting approximately 1.5 hours before school begins.

Quantifiable outcome

• DFEO has been serving DUSD students and families with enrichment programs

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Coyotes Hill Golf Course / Coyote Hills Golf CourseminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 April 2024Golf venue for DFEO's annual Charity Golf Tournament fundraiser events. Used for 1st Annual (2024), 2025, and 3rd Annual (2026) tournaments.
• Raising Cane'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant fundraiser partner that donates 15% of sales on designated fundraiser days to support DFEO programs.
• Panera BreadminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant fundraiser partner that donates 25% of sales on designated fundraiser days. Promotion valid for dine-in, drive-thru, pick-up, or delivery with promo code FUND4U.
• Flame BroilerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant fundraiser partner that donates 20% of sales on designated fundraiser days to DFEO.
• California Fish GrillminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant fundraiser partner that donates 25-35% of sales on designated fundraiser days. Code FUND2024 for online orders.
• MOD PizzaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant fundraiser partner that donates a percentage of sales on designated fundraiser days.
• Lazy DogminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant fundraiser partner that donates 15% of total bill when fundraiser is mentioned.
• Shake ShackminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant fundraiser partner supporting DFEO through designated fundraiser events.
• Downey Unified School District (DUSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDFEO is the designated partner foundation supporting DUSD's vision to ensure all students graduate with a 21st Century education. DUSD provides school facilities, student access, and district liaison coordination. DUSD Liaisons include Wayne Shannon, Ed.D. (Assistant Superintendent) and Mary Edge-Guerra (Coordinator of Extended Day Programs).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National nonprofit providing before/after-school programs, enrichment, and youth development. Most comparable broad incumbent operating in the same after-school enrichment category as DFEO but at national scale.
• 4-H Youth Development Program: National youth development organization offering enrichment and STEM programming for school-aged children. Comparable enrichment offerings targeting TK-8 demographic.
• YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles: Operates before/after-school care and youth enrichment programs across Southern California school sites. Comparable operating model in same geographic region as DFEO.

Others

• California AfterSchool Network: Statewide advocacy and resource hub for after-school programs in California. Adjacent peer representing the broader policy/funding ecosystem DFEO operates within.

Direct peers

• Think Together: California-based nonprofit operating expanded learning programs (before/after-school enrichment) within school districts statewide. Directly comparable as a California after-school enrichment provider.
• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit delivering free after-school programs to TK-8 students in underserved communities, including California. Closely mirrors DFEO's equity-focused, district-embedded model.

Emerging players

• Communities In Schools: National nonprofit embedding support staff in K-12 schools to deliver student services and enrichment. Comparable mission of school-embedded youth support.
• Police Activities League (PAL): National network of local chapters providing after-school programs, mentorship, and youth development — often operating in school settings like DFEO.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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