Excite All Stars

What Excite All Stars does

Excite All Stars is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth development organization founded in the wake of Hurricane Katrina (2007) and headquartered at the Excite Innovation Center, 4949 Bullard Avenue, New Orleans, with additional operations at Joe W. Brown Park and partner charter schools. The organization delivers a 360-degree programming model to roughly 11,000-12,000 families annually, spanning arts (StepN2theLight, Creative Arts), academics (TechN.O.Kids STEM, Clutch Up workforce tech launchpad), athletics (Excite Tennis Academy, Soccer, SOS inclusive sports), leadership (LIT Academy, EAS Ambassador), social entrepreneurship (Dream Builder Academy 360 photo booth), mental health and wellness, ESports, and summer camp (Summer Adventure Camps and Camp Catahoula overnight). It also runs the EAS 2 Geaux virtual learning platform, extending reach nationally.

The underlying technology stack is modest and operational: a Squarespace-hosted website with e-commerce for the Excite Shop, a PayPal donation pipeline, branded 360 photo booth hardware rented for events, drone/aerial photography rigs, and basic curriculum tooling for STEM and coding. There is no proprietary software platform, no public API, no patents, and no machine-learning systems; the technology layer is best understood as program-delivery infrastructure rather than a tech product.

Revenue mechanics are non-profit and mixed: tax-deductible donations via PayPal are the core, layered with foundation and corporate grants (Boeing for Anchored 2 Soar, Nike NCIF, Laureus USA, USTA Foundation Blueprint for Success, Society for Science STEM Action Grant, Regions Bank, Pincus Family Foundation, Freeport McMoRan, Women's Sports Foundation), modest program fees ($125 overnight camp, $20 tennis registration; intermediate tennis free), merchandise sales ($20-$30 apparel and water bottles), and 360 photo booth event rentals. Customer segments include the primary youth cohort (ages 6-15), neurodiverse teens/young adults (ages 16-24), supporting families, and corporate/foundation partners; go-to-market is community-led via word-of-mouth, school referrals, and earned media (Fox8Live, NOLA Family, Biz New Orleans).

Name

Excite All Stars

Legal name

Excite All Stars

Website

https://exciteallstars.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Excite All Stars is a 501(c)(3) non-profit in New Orleans that delivers year-round arts, STEM, athletics, leadership, and entrepreneurship programs to roughly 11,000-12,000 youth (ages 6-24) and families across multiple delivery sites including the Excite Innovation Center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Educational Services (611), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Athletics Fundraising, Sponsorships & NIL Support (EDALAIAN)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• STEM education
• After-school enrichment
• Summer camp programs
• Youth leadership training

Headquarters

HQ city

New Orleans

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations supporting youth development programs. Accepts one-time and recurring donations via PayPal.
2. Grants and Foundation Funding: Grant funding from organizations including Society for Science STEM Action Grant, USTA Foundation, Boeing, Nike NCIF, and Laureus USA supporting specific programs and initiatives.
3. Merchandise Sales: E-commerce sales of branded merchandise including t-shirts ($20-$22) and water bottles ($25-$30) through the Excite Shop.
4. 360 Photo Booth Rentals: Rental of 360-degree photo booth for events including weddings, corporate events, and brand activations. Proceeds support teen entrepreneurship program.
5. Program Fees: Fees for specialized programs including Camp Catahoula overnight camp ($125), summer camps, and tennis academy registration ($20).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Excite All Stars is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth development organization offering year-round programs in arts, academics, athletics, STEM, leadership, and entrepreneurship for children ages 6–24 in New Orleans. Programs include summer camps, overnight camp, tennis academy, soccer clinics, STEM intensives, leadership academies, social entrepreneurship via a teen-operated 360-degree photo booth, esports, mental health and wellness, and a tech launchpad for neurodiverse youth. The organization also operates a merchandise shop and books 360 photo booth rentals for events to generate revenue for its teen entrepreneurship program.

Product overview

Excite All Stars is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth development organization offering a comprehensive, year-round portfolio of programs designed to empower children ages 6-24 to become world-changing leaders. The organization provides a 360-degree support system through programs spanning Leadership (LIT Academy, EAS Ambassador Program), Academics (TechN.O.Kids STEM programs, Clutch Up Tech Launchpad for neurodiverse teens), Arts (StepN2theLight, Creative Arts), Athletics (Excite Tennis Academy, Soccer, SOS sports), Social Entrepreneurship (Dream Builder Academy with 360° Photo Booth), ESports, Mental Health & Wellness, and Summer Camps (Summer Adventure Camps, Camp Catahoula Overnight Camp). The programs are delivered at multiple locations including the Excite Innovation Center, Joe W. Brown Park, and partner schools, with offerings designed for children of all abilities. The organization operates a merchandise shop selling branded apparel and accessories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer Adventure Camps Year-round summer camp program for children ages 6-15 offering an 8-week innovative camp with entrepreneurship training, leadership development, outdoor adventure, and STEM exploration. Includes Teen Camp (ages 12-15) and Kiddie Camp (ages 6-11) with field trips, STEM activities, sports, and creative arts.
• Camp Catahoula Overnight Camp Overnight camp experience held at Fontainebleau State Park for campers ages 9-15. Participants must be registered for Summer Camp to attend. Cost is $125 per child.
• LIT Academy (Leaders In Training) Introduction to leadership program for 8th and 9th graders (ages 14-15). This 8-week hybrid program takes young leaders on a journey of self-reflection, growth, and exposure.
• EAS Ambassador Program Capstone program for high school seniors preparing them for college, careers, and life. Seniors earn a stipend while representing Excite All Stars in the community, sharpening leadership skills, and serving as mentors to younger All Stars.
• StepN2theLight Arts Program Arts program offering an 8-week summer camp and two 4-week intensives. Features activities like art therapy, fostering creativity, self-expression, and emotional well-being in a supportive environment.
• TechN.O.Kids STEM Programs STEM enrichment programs including an inclusive Adaptive STEM program for kids with intellectual disabilities (4-week intensive, Fall and Spring), in-school enrichment for grades 3-5 covering biology, rocketry, robotics, drone flight, and coding (12-week program), and STEM intensives at the Innovation Center for ages 9-15.
• Excite Tennis Academy (ETA) Tennis program with three locations: Excite All Stars Innovation Center, Joe W. Brown Tennis Center, and Atkinson Stern Tennis Center. Offers beginner and intermediate programs for ages 6-18, with an 8-week format led by professional coaches and supported by college mentors from Tulane and Dillard Universities.
• Sports Orchestrating Social Change (SOS) Sports program designed to build friendship and understanding between athletes with and without intellectual disabilities. Available for ages 6-18, held on Saturdays at Joe W. Brown Park.
• Excite Soccer Program Soccer clinics offered twice annually (4 weeks each), welcoming athletes of all abilities from beginners to experienced players.
• Excite Dream Builder Academy - 360° Photo Booth Social entrepreneurship program teaching youth to run a 360 photo booth business while giving back to their community. The 360 photo booth captures 120 frames per second slow-motion video and can be booked for weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, and brand activations.
• Clutch Up @ EAS - Career Foundations & Tech Launchpad Career foundations program for neurodiverse teens and young adults (ages 16-24) with autism. Provides specialized computer coding classes through accredited training schools, personalized support services including academic tutoring, career coaching, life skills assistance, and job search support. Operates as a Louisiana Rehabilitation Services vendor.
• ESports @ EAS Competitive gaming program at the Excite Innovation Center designed for gamers of all levels. Offers dynamic environment to hone abilities, learn new strategies, and compete with peers with access to cutting-edge technology and expert guidance.
• Mental Health & Wellness Programs Mental wellness initiatives including Youth Mental Health First Aid training, building emotional intelligence and self-awareness, creating safe spaces for processing emotions, developing coping strategies, and building meaningful relationships with caring adults. Includes Mental Health First Aid training for youth participants.
• Creative Arts Program Creative arts programming including 'Behold Teen Talk' media program and art therapy, fostering creativity, self-expression, and emotional well-being. Registration coming soon.
• Excite Shop Online merchandise store selling Excite All Stars branded items including t-shirts and water bottles. Products include Summer '25 White Excite T-Shirt ($20), Summer '25 Excite Green T-Shirt ($22), Excite Water Bottle - Yellow ($25), and Customizable Water Bottle - Yellow ($30).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50,000 hours of programming delivered annually
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Matthew FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Annual Super Fest football and cheer camp sponsor for youth with Down syndrome and autism. Excite All Stars serves as host committee member for this inclusive 10th annual event held at John Curtis Christian School.
• Jones Walker Law FirmcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Hosted inaugural 2025 All Star Awards event at Jones Walker Law Firm on the 52nd Floor, celebrating community leaders and organization champions.
• Laureus USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Multi-year partner supporting sports-based youth development. Co-powered 'Elevating Black Leaders in Sport' cohort with Gatorade and NBC Sports. Hosted Big Game Bigger Impact event at Fannie C. Williams Charter School with sports legends participation.
• GatoradecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Partner in sports-based youth development initiatives including Big Game Bigger Impact events and Elevating Black Leaders in Sport program cohort.
• DoveminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Corporate sponsor participating in Laureus USA Big Game Bigger Impact events supporting youth development.
• USTA Foundation / USTA Southern / USTA LouisianacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Three-year Blueprint for Success program participant for capacity building. Recipient of NJTL Chapter of the Year award for Louisiana. Supported by USTA Foundation Blueprint for Success program with dedicated mentors Tim and Jean Marie.
• First Tee of New OrleansminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Golf program partnership offering intro to golf through Excite Summer Camp (8 weeks) providing access to golf instruction and facilities.
• StarsTeam NOLAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Community partner contributing to Laureus USA Big Game Bigger Impact event execution at Fannie C. Williams Charter School.
• Tulane UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024College mentors from Tulane University support tennis programs at Joe W. Brown Tennis Center. Micah Pierce, Tulane University student, serves as tennis ambassador and mentor.
• Dillard UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Tennis coaches Brunella Gomez and Jesus Rodriguez from Dillard University support Excite Tennis Academy programs.
• Cam Jordan (NFL)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024NFL player who purchased Air Jordan shoes for Excite Soccer Club middle schoolers at Fannie C. Williams Charter School, providing holiday support and motivation.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• First Tee: Youth development organization using golf to teach life skills and character; shares the sports-plus-life-skills model and is already a direct partner of Excite All Stars.
• National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL): USTA network of youth-serving tennis and education chapters; Excite All Stars is a Louisiana NJTL chapter and shares the tennis-plus-education hybrid model.
• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit providing comprehensive after-school programs to under-resourced youth including sports, arts, STEM, and leadership; closely aligned with Excite All Stars's program mix and target demographic.
• Police Athletic League: National youth development organization providing athletic, educational, and cultural programs for at-risk youth; comparable in mission to serve underserved youth through structured programming.
• YMCA of Greater New Orleans: Regional YMCA chapter providing youth programs including sports, swimming, after-school care, and summer camps; similar scope of youth development services and broad programming mix to Excite All Stars.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater New Orleans: Local youth mentoring nonprofit pairing adults with youth in New Orleans; comparable in mission to support youth development through structured adult relationships and college/career preparation.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Louisiana: Local youth development nonprofit serving New Orleans area youth with comprehensive programs in education, athletics, and leadership; directly comparable to Excite All Stars in mission and demographic focus.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National umbrella organization for Boys & Girls Clubs; comparable in mission and program model but operates at significantly larger scale across thousands of sites.

Others

• Laureus USA: Sport-for-good foundation that funds and supports youth development organizations including Excite All Stars; comparable as a sports-based youth development enabler and existing strategic partner.

Emerging players

• Year Up: National workforce development nonprofit serving young adults ages 18-24 from underserved communities; comparable in workforce development mission, particularly with Excite's Clutch Up program for older youth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ExciteAllStars
• Instagraminstagram.com/excite_all_stars

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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