SCOPE

What SCOPE does

SCOPE (Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991 by Jay Jacobs and Doug Pierce that funds overnight summer camp scholarships (camperships) for children ages 7–16 from under-resourced communities who commit to staying in school. The organization operates a funder-and-distributor model: it raises capital from individual donors, corporate partners (e.g., Chubb, 400 Capital Management, Blank Rome), foundations (e.g., Alvin H. Baum Family Fund, Wasserman Foundation, TLC STARFISH, Boca West Children's Foundation), and fundraising events (Benefit, Doug Pierce Memorial Golf Classic, BAKyard Jams, NYC Marathon), then allocates that funding to a curated network of 81 nonprofit, American Camp Association–accredited overnight camps across five U.S. regions (Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, Southwest, and West, launched 2026).

SCOPE's core product is the campership, with per-camper costs ranging from $750 (Midwest, 1–2 weeks) to $1,750 (Northeast, 2 weeks) to $875 (Southeast/Southwest/West, 1–2 weeks). The organization supplements this with the Sanford Lavitt Education Fund (college and trade school scholarships for Northeast campers who persist 6+ years), peer-to-peer fundraising via Strides4SCOPE on JustGiving, retail partnerships through Shop to Support, youth leadership programs (Junior Leadership Council, SCOPE Clubs), and a young-professionals Associate Board. Technology is limited to a CampMinder-built proprietary database for tracking the camper continuum from campership through college graduation, plus standard nonprofit donation infrastructure.

Revenue is generated entirely through charitable contributions: donations, corporate sponsorships and matching gifts, foundation grants, fundraising events, securities donations, and retail affiliate programs. SCOPE operates with a lean core staff of approximately five employees plus a Board of Directors of up to 25 members drawn from the camp, business, legal, and financial communities. In Summer 2026, the organization is allocating $2.2 million to fund 1,600+ camperships across five regions, bringing cumulative camperships funded since 1991 to more than 30,000.

Name

SCOPE

Legal name

SCOPE

Website

https://scopeusa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SCOPE is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit that funds overnight summer camp scholarships for children ages 7–16 from under-resourced communities, allocating capital through a network of 81 nonprofit, ACA-accredited camps across five U.S. regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth nonprofit services / camp scholarship programs

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO), Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

Keywords

• Summer camp scholarships
• Youth education nonprofit
• Campership funding programs
• College scholarship programs
• Underserved children services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct monetary contributions from individuals supporting SCOPE's mission to provide camp scholarships for children from low-income families.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate sponsorships and matching gift programs from businesses supporting SCOPE's campership programs.
3. Foundation Grants: Support from foundations including the Alvin H. Baum Family Fund, Scott J. Beigel Memorial Fund, Wasserman Foundation, and others providing campership funding.
4. Fundraising Events: Annual events including the SCOPE Benefit, Golf Classic, BAKyard Jams, NYC Marathon participation, and regional benefit events that raise funds and awareness.
5. College Scholarships (Sanford Lavitt Education Fund): College and trade school scholarships provided to Northeast campers who complete the program and graduate from high school.
6. Securities Donations: Donors can contribute appreciated securities to avoid capital gains tax, increasing the value of donations to SCOPE.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

SCOPE is a national nonprofit organization that funds summer camp scholarships (camperships) for children ages 7-16 from under-resourced communities who commit to staying in school. The organization allocates funds to a network of 81 nonprofit, ACA-accredited overnight camps across five U.S. regions, and extends its continuum through the Sanford Lavitt Education Fund, which provides college and trade school scholarships to program alumni.

Product overview

SCOPE (Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education) is a national nonprofit organization that operates as a unified charitable platform rather than a modular tech product. The organization's core offerings center on funding camperships (summer camp scholarships) and college scholarships through the Sanford Lavitt Education Fund. SCOPE's services span fundraising events (Benefit, Golf Classic, BAKyard Jams, Marathon), peer-to-peer fundraising tools (Strides4SCOPE), retail partnerships (Shop to Support), and youth leadership programs (Junior Leadership Council, Associate Board). The organization partners with 81 nonprofit ACA-accredited overnight summer camps across five U.S. regions (Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, Southwest, West) to deliver camperships valued at $750-$1,750 per child.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SCOPE Campership Program Provides overnight summer camp scholarships (camperships) to children ages 7-16 from under-resourced communities who qualify for the USDA Free or Reduced Lunch Program and commit to staying in school. Camperships are allocated to 81 partner nonprofit, ACA-accredited overnight camps across five U.S. regions.
• Sanford Lavitt Education Fund College and trade school scholarship program for SCOPE Northeast campers who received campership support for 6+ years and graduated from high school, providing continued educational funding through higher education.
• SCOPE Fundraising Events

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of Camp Vacamas campers made significant gains in SEL categories
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Camp Association (ACA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACA accreditation is a requirement for all SCOPE partner camps. ACA and SCOPE work together to ensure quality camp experiences.
• Captain LawrenceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive Beverage Partner for BAKyard Jams 2026 event.
• Lisa LoebcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusician and SCOPE supporter who performed at the 2026 Benefit and has supported SCOPE through Camp Lisa Foundation.
• Breezemont Day CampminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRockstar Sponsor of BAKyard Jams 2026 event.
• Rye Brook Mayhem Baseball ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRockstar Sponsor of BAKyard Jams 2026 event.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Camp Fire: National youth development nonprofit offering camp and out-of-school-time programs with a focus on access and inclusion; comparable in providing multi-region camp experiences for diverse youth populations.
• Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation: National nonprofit providing 'treatments' including vacations and experiences for families with late-stage cancer children — analogous funder model providing life-changing experiences to under-served children.
• SeriousFun Children's Network: A global nonprofit network of 30+ camps and programs serving children with serious illnesses and from underserved communities — the closest direct peer in mission and model, also funding summer camp experiences for at-risk youth.
• Fresh Air Fund: New York-based nonprofit providing free summer experiences to NYC children from low-income communities, including overnight camp placements — a direct mission-aligned peer in campership funding for under-resourced youth.

Others

• American Camp Association (ACA): Accrediting body and trade association for the U.S. camp industry; SCOPE is an ACA affiliate and uses ACA accreditation as the quality gate for all 81 partner camps — enabling infrastructure partner rather than a competitor.

Broad incumbents

• National Urban League: Historic civil rights and urban advocacy nonprofit serving African American and other underserved communities through education, workforce, and youth programs — comparable in target population and mission but vastly larger scope and scale.
• Children's Defense Fund: National child advocacy and anti-poverty nonprofit that also serves under-resourced youth through programs and policy — comparable in mission (advancing opportunity for low-income children) but operates primarily through policy and direct services rather than camp.
• Make-A-Wish Foundation: Large national nonprofit granting wishes (including travel/camp-like experiences) to children with critical illnesses — comparable in funneling philanthropic dollars toward life-changing child experiences, with much larger scale.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Largest national youth development nonprofit serving 4M+ youth across 5,000+ club locations, providing summer programming alongside year-round services — comparable mission (underserved youth development) but broader scope.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National nonprofit providing one-to-one youth mentoring for at-risk children — comparable in mission (youth development for underserved populations) and national footprint, with similar funder base (corporate, foundation, individual).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SupportSCOPE1991
• Facebookfacebook.com/supportscope
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scope---summer-camp-opportunities-promote-education
• Instagraminstagram.com/supportscope
• TikToktiktok.com/@supportscope

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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