Mission Society

What Mission Society does

Mission Society of New York City is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1812, operating educational and youth-development programs for underserved families in New York City. The organization serves more than 3,000 students annually through two core programs: Power Academy, which provides K-8 academic enrichment, STEM, arts, physical fitness, and social-emotional learning at five public schools in Manhattan and the Bronx; and Level Up, which delivers college access, career readiness, mental health support, paid internships, and workforce certification (OSHA, food handling, security, nail technology) to high school students across transfer high schools. Additional offerings include a Summer Rising program delivered in partnership with NYC Public Schools and DYCD, a Distance Learning curriculum for remote K-8 activities, and supplementary modules such as a Social Emotional Learning reward store and custom math workbooks.

The organization's underlying technology is minimal and non-differentiated: its website is built on Wix, it uses ETO Software for case and donor data management, and it processes donations through Bonterra Payments powered by Stripe. Mission Society does not disclose proprietary technology, AI capabilities, or software products. All programs are delivered free of charge to students and families.

The business model is non-commercial and revenue is generated through two primary streams: donations and charitable contributions from individual donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors (with donors recognized at giving tiers from $100 to $1,000,000+), and government grants and contracts from the NYC Department of Education and the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). Programs are distributed through direct partnerships with 12 NYC public schools across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx, with services delivered on-site at school facilities. The organization is led by President & CEO Elsie McCabe Thompson and governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Matthew Mamak, with multi-generational family stewardship (e.g., the Rumbough family, fourth generation on the board).

Name

Mission Society

Legal name

Mission Society of New York City

Website

https://missionsociety.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1812

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Mission Society of New York City is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1812 that delivers academic enrichment, college and career readiness, and workforce development programs to more than 3,000 underserved K-12 students annually across 12 NYC public schools in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Education Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE), After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs) (EDAJALAM), Leadership, Service Learning & Volunteer-to-Career Pathways (EDAMAKAJ), After-School Enrichment & Activities Facilitation (Arts/STEM/Clubs) (HSAAAHAD)

Keywords

• Youth education services
• Afterschool programs
• College readiness programs
• Workforce development training
• Social emotional learning

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors contribute funds to support educational programs, student services, and operational costs. The organization hosts fundraising events such as the Seeds for Growth Soiree and holiday cocktail receptions.
2. Government Funding: Primary funding from NYC Department of Education and NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) to operate school-based programs including Power Academy, Level Up, and Summer Rising.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Mission Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers afterschool, summer, college access, and career readiness programs directly within 12 NYC public schools in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. Services include academic enrichment (Power Academy for K-8), college and career readiness with paid internships and certifications (Level Up for high school), summer programming (Summer Rising), and K-8 distance learning—all provided free to underserved youth and families.

Product overview

Mission Society of New York City operates a suite of educational and workforce development programs designed to serve underserved youth and families in New York City. The organization functions as a platform of interconnected programs, with Power Academy serving K-8 students through academic enrichment, arts, and social-emotional learning, while Level Up provides high school students with college and career readiness services including paid internships and vocational training. Additional offerings include Distance Learning for remote K-8 activities, a Social Emotional Learning store for student rewards, custom math workbooks, and the Summer Rising program operated in partnership with NYC Public Schools and DYCD. All programs operate across 12 public school locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Power Academy Academic enrichment program for K-8 students offering literacy, STEM, arts, and physical fitness activities, combined with a social-emotional learning curriculum; operates at five schools in the Bronx and Manhattan, serving 694 students with documented literacy and STEM score gains.
• Level Up High school program providing college and career readiness training, mental health support, academic opportunities, paid internships, OSHA certification, and vocational training in areas such as greenhouse work, security, food handling, and nail technology; served more than 1,600 students and produced 462 graduates in the Class of 2025.
• Distance Learning K-8 remote learning activities and educational content for students, particularly utilized during school closures.
• Summer Rising Summer program operated in partnership with NYC Public Schools and the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), providing educational lessons and art activities during summer months.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% college acceptance rate for Class of 2025 graduates, up from 46% in 2024
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Circle Tales (Brigette Allen)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2025Environmental education partnership featuring The Circle Tales creator Brigette Allen. Collaboration includes educational resources about recycling, sustainability, and environmental stewardship for young people through books, activity guides, and curriculum materials.
• NYC Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government partner providing funding and institutional support for educational programs. The Department of Education enables Mission Society programs to operate within public schools, facilitating access to students across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.
• NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment agency providing funding and partnership for Summer Rising program and other youth development initiatives. DYCD supports the delivery of extended learning time and youth services.
• CitibankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial literacy partnership providing workshops for Mission Society staff and students. Citi opens offices to students for career exploration and provides quarterly virtual financial education seminars covering personal finance, home buying, affordable housing, and strategic investing.
• American Planning AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban planning education partnership led by Nate Heffron, introducing Mission Society students to urban planning professions through collaborative projects with potential to impact the city.
• ScholasticminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBook donation partnership providing reading materials to support student literacy development and home libraries.
• Multifaith AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian partnership supporting refugee assistance efforts. Mission Society students created postcards to send hope to refugee children and families impacted by Syrian conflict.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Door: NYC nonprofit offering college access, career readiness, mental health, and arts programming to adolescents and young adults — a near-direct comparison to Mission Society's Level Up program.
• CAMBA: Brooklyn-based nonprofit providing youth education, workforce development, and college readiness services targeting low-income NYC families, with similar funding sources and program structures.
• Educational Alliance: Historic NYC nonprofit serving Lower Manhattan with early childhood, afterschool, college access, and senior services — analogous multi-generational service model in a similar downtown/Manhattan footprint.
• Children's Aid Society: Major NYC nonprofit delivering K-12 afterschool, college access, and community school programs to underserved youth; competes with Mission Society for DOE/DYCD contracts and donor funding in the same geographic footprint.
• Good Shepherd Services: NYC-based nonprofit providing afterschool, early childhood, college access, and workforce development programs to underserved youth and families — a direct parallel to Mission Society's Power Academy and Level Up models across multiple boroughs.
• Boys' Club of New York: Long-established NYC youth development organization providing afterschool academic enrichment, college access, and career readiness to underserved boys — comparable in legacy, mission, and beneficiary demographics to Mission Society.
• Phipps Neighborhoods: Bronx-based nonprofit offering afterschool, college access, workforce development, and behavioral health services to underserved youth and families — directly comparable by borough and program mix.

Emerging players

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City: NYC chapter of national youth mentoring nonprofit focused on connecting underserved youth with adult mentors for educational and career outcomes — overlapping in mentorship and college/career readiness dimensions.
• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit providing comprehensive afterschool programs to underserved youth in multiple U.S. cities, including a New York chapter — overlapping mission and academic enrichment focus, but with a multi-city footprint.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Greater New York: Large NYC youth services provider with extensive afterschool, summer, and teen programming across the city's boroughs — provides overlapping services but as part of a broader portfolio including fitness and family services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3JLTVcaspp5lgwc-Jpys6A
• Facebookfacebook.com/missionsocietynyc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nyc-mission-society
• Instagraminstagram.com/missionsocietynyc
• Xx.com/missionsociety

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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