Milagro Center

What Milagro Center does

Milagro Center (legally Milagro Foundation Incorporated, EIN 65-0804625) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1997 and headquartered at 695 Auburn Avenue in Delray Beach, Florida, that delivers after-school, summer camp, and out-of-school-time programming to economically disadvantaged K-12 children in south Palm Beach County. The organization reports that 100% of enrolled students live at or below the federal poverty level, with a demographic mix of 32% African American, 11% Hispanic, and 57% Creole/Haitian, and claims 100% grade promotion and 100% high school graduation outcomes. Programs are organized around an integrated four-component model combining academic instruction and tutoring, cultural arts enrichment, the UN-endorsed Living Values Education curriculum, and one-on-one mentoring, with the Department of Children and Families Gold Seal-accredited STARS program serving 50+ elementary students, Junior Teen and Teen Leadership programs for middle and high schoolers, the Mentoring Miracles program, the G.E.M.S., L.E.A.P., and Boys EmpowerMENt leadership initiatives, the Milagro Music Program, Take Art to Heart visual arts, a STEM program, and a Community Art Garden 2.0. Academic Emergency Initiatives (Code Read for literacy, Rise to the Equation for math) and the Milagro Center Alumni Association and Rising Stars Scholarship Fund extend the model into remediation and post-secondary support, while the on-site BLUEPRINT Gallery provides ARTreach programming to more than 450 children, teens, and adults annually.

The organization's business model is donation-driven rather than revenue-generating: services are provided free of charge to qualifying families, and funding is assembled from individual donations (including $12/month Champion and $24/month Super Champion recurring giving tiers), corporate sponsorships via the 365 Corporate Sponsorship program, foundation and institutional grants (Children's Services Council, United Way, Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties), planned giving through the Create a Miraculous Legacy program, and in-kind contributions. Unit-priced program sponsorships, such as $25,000 to fully fund a 12-month Code Read or Rise to the Equation cohort, function as structured fundraising vehicles rather than fee-for-service revenue. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, anchored by an annual event calendar (That Milagro Show, Boots and Beats, Harvest Hoedown, Back to the 90s Gala, Goodstock Festival) and a network of more than 200 community partners across schools, universities, healthcare providers, cultural institutions, and corporations. The organization is led by President & CEO Barbara J. Stark, supported by a 22+ person professional staff and a Board of Directors chaired by Kurt Knaus of PNC Bank, and holds Charity Navigator, COA, Gold Seal, Florida Health, GuideStar Platinum, and Nonprofits First accreditations.

Name

Milagro Center

Legal name

Milagro Foundation Incorporated

Website

https://milagrocenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Milagro Center is a Delray Beach, Florida-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1997 that provides free after-school, summer camp, academic remediation, arts, and mentoring programs to economically disadvantaged K-12 children in south Palm Beach County, funded through donations, grants, and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Academic Enrichment Camps (General Studies) (EDAMALAB), Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN), K–12 Core Curriculum Small-Group Tutoring Centers (Math/ELA/Science/Social Studies) (EDANAHAA)

Keywords

• Youth development services
• After-school programs
• Nonprofit education services
• Youth mentoring programs
• Arts education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Delray Beach

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: Milagro Center accepts monetary donations from individual supporters. Monthly giving options include Champion ($12/month) and Super Champion ($24/month) programs. One-time donations are also accepted through the website donation portal.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: The organization offers 365 Corporate Sponsorship opportunities with various event sponsorships available including That Milagro Show, Annual Spring Gala, Annual Hoedown Event, NQP Newsletter, Program or Classroom Naming Opportunities, and Adopt a Grade programs.
3. Foundation Grants: Milagro Center receives support from community-minded foundations and organizations. The organization maintains relationships with numerous funding partners including the Lois Pope Leadership Grant from Executive Women of the Palm Beaches.
4. Planned Giving / Legacy Gifts: The Create a Miraculous Legacy program allows donors to make planned gifts or endowments to ensure future generations of students are served.
5. In-Kind Donations: The organization accepts in-kind contributions including art supplies, books, iPads, musical instruments, swimwear, gym shorts, pool toys, cameras, board games, and other items needed for program operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Milagro Center delivers free, year-round after-school, summer camp, and out-of-school time programs for underserved K-12 children and teens in south Palm Beach County, Florida. Core programming combines academic instruction and tutoring, cultural arts enrichment (music, art, dance, digital technology, dramatic arts, voice), the United Nations-endorsed Living Values Education curriculum, and one-on-one mentoring in a unified model, with measurable outcomes including 100% grade promotion and 100% high school graduation rates.

Product overview

Milagro Center is a nonprofit youth development organization offering a comprehensive suite of after-school and summer camp programs for underserved K-12 students in south Palm Beach County, Florida. The organization operates its core programs through four inter-related components: Academic instruction/tutoring/reading intervention, Cultural Arts enrichment (art, music, dance, digital technology, dramatic arts, voice), the United Nations-endorsed Living Values Education curriculum, and Mentoring. Core programs include S.T.A.R.S. (K-5), Junior & Teen Leadership, and Mentoring Miracles. Leadership & Empowerment initiatives encompass G.E.M.S., L.E.A.P., and Boys EmpowerMENt. Creative & Cultural programs feature the Milagro Music Program, Take Art to Heart, and Community Art Garden 2.0. Academic Emergency Initiatives include CODE READ (literacy intervention) and Rise to the Equation (math remediation). Extended Impact programs include the Milagro Center Alumni Association and Rising Stars Scholarship Fund. THE BLUEPRINT Gallery provides professional ARTreach programs. The organization is Department of Children and Families Gold Seal-accredited.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• W.A.V.E. (Women Advocating for Vibrant Education): A Milagro Center Leadership Circle of Purpose, Impact and Connection - a women's leadership circle created to recognize, engage and amplify the collective impact of women leaders who support the Milagro Center through their time, talent and treasure.
• The BLUEPRINT Gallery

Products and services

• S.T.A.R.S. Program (Standing Together Achieving Recognition and Success) Year-round after-school and summer camp program serving over 50 elementary students in grades K-5 with personalized academic support, STEM instruction, social-emotional learning, arts integration, musical instrument instruction, and adult mentoring. Department of Children and Families Gold Seal-accredited program for underserved children in south Palm Beach County, Florida.
• Junior & Teen Leadership Program After-school and summer camp programs for middle and high school students offering academic support, mentoring, emotional development, SAT/ACT prep, creative expression, career and college readiness, and college tours for underserved youth in south Palm Beach County, Florida.
• Mentoring Miracles Program One-on-one on-site mentoring program pairing STARS and Jr. Teen Leadership students with adult volunteers who act as positive role models, enhancing academic and social development for underserved K-12 youth.
• G.E.M.S. (Girls in Engineering, Math and Science)
• L.E.A.P. (Ladies Empowerment and Achievement Program) Supports high school girls in discovering career paths and life skills, empowering them to break generational cycles of poverty through strong female role models and mentorship.
• Boys EmpowerMENt Program Offers mentorship and leadership development for Milagro's young middle and high school male teens, filling the critical need for positive male role models.
• S.T.E.M. Program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
• Milagro Music Program
• Take Art to Heart
• THE BLUEPRINT Gallery
• Milagro Center Alumni Association (MCAA)
• Rising Stars Scholarship Fund
• CODE READ Initiative Emergency reading initiative delivering intensive, year-round, one-on-one literacy support provided by Reading Specialists for K-5th grade students struggling with reading. Addresses the crisis where two-thirds of local 3rd graders are failing in reading.
• Rise to the Equation Transformative math remediation program designed to close learning gaps for underserved K-5th grade students. Uses targeted, one-on-one instruction and engaging out-of-school activities to build foundational math skills.
• Community Art Garden 2.0 Revitalized outdoor space reimagined in 2025, featuring colorful murals, mosaic pavers, and youth-created art. Hosts community events and showcases student and community creativity.
• WAVE (Women Advocating for Vibrant Education) A Milagro Center Leadership Circle of Purpose, Impact and Connection — a women's leadership circle created to recognize, engage and amplify the collective impact of women leaders who support Milagro Center through their time, talent and treasure. Focuses on leadership-driven gatherings, hands-on projects, and empowering Milagro's students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of Milagro students successfully attain annual grade promotion
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Boca RatonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost venue partner for Impact 100 Palm Beach County's Impact Talks event featuring Milagro Center representatives.
• BJ's Wholesale ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRetail partnership announced in November 2025 providing support and resources for Milagro Center programs.
• Palm Beach State CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner providing college pathways, dual enrollment opportunities, and educational support for Milagro Center students.
• Florida Atlantic University (FAU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner supporting Milagro Center through FAU Schmidt College of Medicine, FAU School of Business, and Belinda Millet serving on Milagro's Board.
• Cultural Council of Palm Beach CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural arts organization providing support, resources, and programming connections for Milagro's arts and cultural programs.
• Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating youth development organization serving similar populations in Palm Beach County.
• Pace Center for GirlsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGirls-focused youth development organization working with similar populations in Palm Beach County.
• Center for Creative Education (CCE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts education organization providing enrichment programming and support for Milagro Center's creative programs.
• Palm Beach ZoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal attraction providing educational programming and enrichment activities for Milagro Center students.
• Morikami MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural museum providing educational and cultural programming for Milagro Center students.
• Boca Museum of ArtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt museum partner providing cultural enrichment experiences for Milagro students.
• DPR ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction company with Victoria Chin serving on Milagro's Board of Directors.
• Pine Crest SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate school partner providing educational support and programming connections for Milagro Center.
• Palm Beach Atlantic CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian university partner providing educational pathways and support for Milagro students.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• 4-H Youth Development Program: Nationally recognized youth development program offering after-school enrichment, STEM, and mentoring. Overlaps with Milagro's STEM, mentoring, and leadership programming but operates through extension offices and schools rather than a dedicated center.
• Boys & Girls Club of America: National umbrella organization of which the local Palm Beach County affiliate is a direct peer. Operates a much larger portfolio of youth development, after-school, and summer programs nationwide.

Direct peers

• Pace Center for Girls: Named Milagro partner that serves at-risk adolescent girls in Palm Beach County with academic, mentoring, and life skills programming. Overlaps directly with Milagro's L.E.A.P. and G.E.M.S. programs for teen girls.
• Communities In Schools: National nonprofit providing integrated student supports (academic, social-emotional, mentoring) within schools to at-risk K-12 students, directly comparable to Milagro's wraparound service model.
• Center for Creative Education (CCE): Named Milagro partner providing arts education and creative programming to underserved youth in Palm Beach County. Closely comparable in mission and arts-integration model.
• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit providing comprehensive after-school programs to underserved youth, closely mirroring Milagro's STARS program structure with academic, enrichment, and mentoring components.
• YMCA of South Palm Beach County: Operates youth development, after-school, and summer camp programs for children in the same south Palm Beach County service area, competing for the same families, donors, and corporate sponsors.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach County: Direct peer offering one-on-one mentoring to at-risk youth in the same geography. Overlaps with Milagro's Mentoring Miracles program and competes for volunteer mentors and grant funding.
• Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County: Direct peer operating in the same service area (south Palm Beach County) providing after-school and youth development programs to at-risk youth. Already listed as a Milagro partner, it competes for the same donor, volunteer, and family pools.

Others

• Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County: A local funder and program administrator that funds youth-serving nonprofits including Milagro. Functions as both a critical funding partner and an adjacent ecosystem actor that shapes the competitive landscape.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/MilagroCenter
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• Facebookfacebook.com/milagrocenter695
• Instagraminstagram.com/milagrocenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-milagro-center

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

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