Pa'ia Youth & Cultural Center

What Pa'ia Youth & Cultural Center does

Pa'ia Youth & Cultural Center (PYCC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, legally registered as Pa'ia Youth Council, Inc., that operates a free, drop-in youth center on the beach at Pā'ia Bay on Maui's North Shore. Founded in the mid-1990s, PYCC serves youth ages 9 to 19 through social, educational, cultural, vocational, and recreational programming guided by Hawaiian values. Its primary 'customers' are individual youth members enrolled at no cost, with a secondary stakeholder base of community members ('ohana), alumni, local business sponsors, and a board composed of local professionals.

The organization's product surface is a multi-program platform anchored by a free drop-in center and several fee- and grant-supported specialized programs. Core assets include StoneWave Skatepark (10,750 sq ft concrete facility with multi-level bowls, street area, and mini-ramp), radiOpio 88.9FM KOPO Youth Radio (broadcasting on-site since June 17, 2006), Pā'ia Bay Cafe (Health Department-certified kitchen offering $2 meals and life-skills training), Malama Pono Project Venture (evidence-based outdoor leadership program certified by NIYLP), and Hekili Media Lab (digital creative space using FinalCutPro, CapCut, Canva Pro). Annual events include the 29-year-old Pā'ia Bay Beachfest bodyboard and surf competition, and a Scholarship Fund has supported 50+ recipients pursuing higher education since 2005.

PYCC's business model is a hybrid nonprofit revenue stack: government and private-foundation grants (Maui County Department of Housing & Human Concerns, Tony Hawk Foundation, Atherton Foundation, Cooke Foundation), individual donations via Network For Good, ancillary fee revenue from skate park memberships and daily passes, $2 cafe meals, merchandise sales through Printify, and cookbook sales. Distribution is entirely on-site at the single Pa'ia facility, with a beachfront webcam (Ozolio) extending digital visibility. Marketing relies on Facebook, Instagram, email newsletters, and community events. Operations are funded by ~7 staff members plus a 10-person board of directors and advisors.

Name

Pa'ia Youth & Cultural Center

Legal name

Pa'ia Youth Council, Inc.

Website

https://pyccmaui.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pa'ia Youth & Cultural Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a free drop-in youth center on Pā'ia Bay in Maui, serving youth ages 9 to 19 through Hawaiian-values-based programs including skateboarding, youth radio, cooking, outdoor leadership, and digital media.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Accepts donations through Network For Good platform. Annual giving campaigns and merchandise sales support operations.
2. Government and Private Grants: Funded by grants from Maui County Department of Housing & Human Concerns, private foundations, and community donations. Tony Hawk Foundation, Atherton Foundation, and Cooke Foundation grants have supported skatepark development.
3. Skate Park Memberships: Monthly skate passes ($15), daily rates ($5), and annual memberships ($150) for StoneWave Skatepark access.
4. Pā'ia Bay Cafe Food Sales: Cooking program meals available to members and alumni for $2.00, supporting life skills training.
5. Merchandise Sales: Beachfest t-shirts, vintage merchandise, and cookbook sales through Printify pop-up shops.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pa'ia Youth & Cultural Center operates a free Drop-In Youth Center for youth ages 9-19 at its beachfront facility on Maui's North Shore, providing safe supervision plus access to specialized programs including StoneWave Skatepark, radiOpio 88.9FM youth radio, Pā'ia Bay Cafe cooking classes, Malama Pono Project Venture outdoor leadership, and Hekili Multimedia Lab creative technology training. All programming is guided by Hawaiian values and supports youth development, life skills, and cultural connection.

Product overview

Pā'ia Youth & Cultural Center (PYCC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth center offering a multi-program platform centered on its Drop-In Youth Center for ages 9-19. The core membership includes access to beach activities, sports, art, and computers. Additional specialized programs include StoneWave Skate Park (membership-based skate facility), radiOpio 88.9FM (youth radio), Pā'ia Bay Cafe (cooking skills), Malama Pono Project Venture (outdoor leadership), and Hekili Multimedia Lab (creative technology). The organization also runs annual events (Pā'ia Bay Beachfest) and initiatives (Scholarship Fund, cookbook). All programs are guided by Hawaiian cultural values.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drop-In Youth Center Membership
• StoneWave Skate Park
• radiOpio 88.9FM KOPO Youth Radio
• Pā'ia Bay Cafe Cooking Program
• Malama Pono Project Venture Outdoor Leadership Program
• Hekili Multimedia Lab
• Pā'ia Bay Beachfest
• PYCC Scholarship Fund
• Our Hanai Plate Cookbook

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ scholarship recipients since 2005
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• OzoliominorGTM or Marketing PartnerOzolio provides live webcam hosting for the Pā'ia Bay Webcam, allowing community members worldwide to view PYCC's beachfront location and build connection to the organization.
• Choice Health Bar Pa'iaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsors the Youth of the Month recognition program, providing visibility for outstanding PYCC youth members.
• Network For GoodcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNetwork For Good provides online fundraising platform for PYCC donations, enabling supporters to contribute to annual giving campaigns and specific programs.
• National Indian Youth Leadership Project (NIYLP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPYCC is a certified Project Venture adoption site endorsed by NIYLP founder McClellan 'Mac' Hall. Program features evidence-based outdoor adventure and leadership curriculum for Maui youth.
• Local Organizations, Farms, and CompaniesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious local partnerships support Legends of Service activities including lo'i kalo work, farm tours, tree planting, beach clean-ups, and community improvement projects.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kama'aina Kids: Hawaii-based nonprofit providing before-school, after-school, and summer programs for K-12 youth statewide; comparable to PYCC as a community-based youth development organization with multiple program sites and grant funding.
• Maui Family YMCA: Operates the Upcountry YMCA in Pukalani serving Maui youth and families with recreation, sports, and youth development programming — a direct comparable operating in the same geography with similar after-school and recreational offerings.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui: Operates multiple youth centers across Maui serving ages 7-18 with after-school programming, recreation, and life skills — directly comparable to PYCC's drop-in model, age range, and recreational/educational program mix.
• University of Hawaii 4-H Youth Development Program: Land-grant university youth development program operating across Hawaii with clubs, camps, and life-skills curricula targeting ages 5-19; comparable mission and Hawaiian Islands footprint to PYCC.

Others

• Tony Hawk Foundation: Provides grants to communities building skateparks; PYCC has received Tony Hawk Foundation funding for StoneWave. Relevant as both a funding counterpart and operator of related skate-based youth development infrastructure.
• National Indian Youth Leadership Project (NIYLP): Develops the Project Venture evidence-based youth leadership curriculum that PYCC adopted; relevant as program licensor and methodology peer for evidence-based outdoor leadership programming.

Regional players

• YMCA of Honolulu: Operates youth recreation, swim, and leadership programs across Oahu serving similar age demographics as PYCC; comparable programmatic offerings in a different Hawaiian geography.
• Hawaiʻi Youth Services Network: Statewide network of youth-serving organizations across Hawaii focused on at-risk youth, prevention, and intervention — relevant as PYCC competes for similar state and county youth development funding.
• After-School All-Stars Hawaii: Provides free comprehensive after-school programs to youth in 14 states including Hawaii; comparable in free-access youth development model, though operates primarily on Oahu and continental US rather than Maui.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development organization with 5,000+ clubs serving similar age groups with drop-in programming, life skills, sports, and education — relevant broad incumbent whose affiliate model and curriculum PYCC could leverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pycc.maui
• Instagraminstagram.com/pycc_maui
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/paia-youth-council-inc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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