Partners In Ministry

What Partners In Ministry does

Partners In Ministry (PIM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization headquartered at 12 Third Street, East Laurinburg, North Carolina, serving the low-income populations of Richmond, Scotland, and Robeson Counties. Founded in 2007 by Dr. Melba McCallum — a former Vice President of the North Carolina Community College System and Deaconess of the NC United Methodist Church — PIM became the first National Mission Institution in the North Carolina Conference under United Methodist Women in March 2019. The organization delivers a vertically integrated portfolio of free programs including Upward Bound (federally funded TRiO college preparation for first-generation, income-eligible high school students), SYSTEM after-school STEM education for grades 3-8, Youth Empowered to Succeed (YES) mentoring, ROAR (Rehab Outreach And Recovery) urgent home repairs for low-income, elderly, disabled, and veteran homeowners, Camp STEM-u-lation summer programming, and a Resource and Referral Center operating a community food pantry and TEFAP application assistance.

The underlying technology stack is consumer-grade educational hardware rather than proprietary software: Chromebooks, laptops, Hummingbird Robotics Kits, 3D printers, Arduino-based weather stations, MacBook Air workstations, Open Broadcast Studio, Rodecaster Pro II, GarageBand, and DaVinci Resolve for the digital content creation studio. A community garden incorporates hydroponics, aquaponics, vermiculture, and a developing food forest. No public API, SDK, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. Documented outcomes include 4,679+ YES program graduates (claimed 100% goal-attainment rate), 353+ mission teams deployed, 3,500+ families served through the food pantry, 42 homes repaired, and 274,564 lbs of food distributed.

The business model is a hybrid donations-plus-grants-plus-fees nonprofit. All core programs are provided at no cost to eligible participants. Revenue streams include individual and corporate donations (via website, Cash App, and Network for Good), federal Upward Bound TRiO funding from the U.S. Department of Education, denominational mission funding through United Methodist Women, USDA/TEFAP support, and ROAR mission team fees ($35 per person per working day plus $400 non-refundable deposit). Go-to-market is community-led: referrals through local churches, the Scotland County School System, and word-of-mouth within the three-county service area. The organization is governed by an independent Board of Directors, has no parent company, no equity funding rounds, and reported no revenue figures publicly.

Name

Partners In Ministry

Legal name

Partners In Ministry

Website

https://pim-nc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Partners In Ministry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in East Laurinburg, NC delivering free youth education, college prep, housing repairs, and food assistance to low-income families across Richmond, Scotland, and Robeson Counties, funded by donations, federal TRiO grants, and United Methodist Women.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE), Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Youth education programs
• Community housing repairs
• College preparatory services
• STEM after-school programs
• Food pantry assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Laurinburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual and corporate donations from supporters to fund programs and operations. Accepts donations via website, Cash App ($PartnersInMinistry), and Network for Good platform.
2. Mission Team Fees: ROAR program charges $35 per person per working day for mission teams, plus $400 non-refundable deposit to reserve dates. Fees cover supplies, materials, tools, and operating expenses for home repairs.
3. Government and Foundation Grants: Federal funding for Upward Bound program through US Department of Education. National Mission Institution status through United Methodist Women provides access to mission funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Partners In Ministry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit National Mission Institution that operates community programs in Richmond, Scotland, and Robeson Counties in North Carolina. Its core offerings include the Upward Bound college preparatory program, the SYSTEM after-school STEM education program for grades 3-8, the Youth Empowered to Succeed (YES) mentoring program, the ROAR urgent home repair program, Camp STEM-u-lation summer camp, and a Resource and Referral Center with food pantry. All programs are provided at no cost to eligible participants and are funded through donations, grants, and mission team fees.

Product overview

Partners In Ministry is a nonprofit National Mission Institution that operates a portfolio of community programs focused on youth education, family support, and community development. The core offerings include Upward Bound (college preparatory program), SYSTEM (after-school STEM education), Youth Empowered to Succeed mentoring, ROAR housing repairs, Camp STEM-u-lation summer program, and a Resource and Referral Center with food pantry. The organization also maintains a community garden and is developing a Community Education Center. These programs work together to address poverty, provide academic enrichment, and create pathways to stability for families in Richmond, Scotland, and Robeson Counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Upward Bound: A federally funded TRiO program that mentors and supports participants in their successful entrance into postsecondary education, providing college preparatory services for income-eligible and first-generation students.
• SYSTEM
• ROAR
• Youth Empowered to Succeed (YES)
• Camp STEM-u-lation
• Community Resource and Referral Center

Products and services

• Upward Bound A federally funded college preparatory program that mentors and supports participants in their successful entrance into postsecondary education, assisting 9th-12th grade first-generation, income-eligible students in developing strong academic skills through academic year sessions, tutoring, Saturday Academy, 6-week summer component, and potential residential stay.
• SYSTEM (Strengthening Youth Through Science Technology Engineering and Math) After-school STEM education and enrichment program for youth in grades 3-8 that helps close the academic achievement gap through STEM challenges, critical thinking exercises, and problem-solving. Operates Monday-Thursday 3-6pm with transportation, meals, and snacks provided at no cost.
• Youth Empowered to Succeed (YES) A mentoring program that focuses on six key life domains (Relationships, Community, Health, Creativity, Work, and Education) to provide early intervention for at-risk youth in Scotland County, offering both one-on-one and group mentoring.
• ROAR (Rehab Outreach And Recovery) A housing program that provides urgent home repairs for low-income, elderly, disabled, and veteran homeowners in the Gateway District, helping restore safe and healthy living environments and combat community deterioration. Services provided at no cost to qualifying homeowners, funded through donations and mission team fees.
• Camp STEM-u-lation A summer camp program for children enrolled in the SYSTEM after-school program featuring STEM-related activities, reading, arts, crafts, sports, drama, music, and field trips, with free breakfast and lunch provided.
• Resource and Referral Center / Food Pantry A community resource center that connects individuals and families to available resources including a food pantry open Fridays from 9:00am to 11:00am, food distribution assistance through TEFAP, and a resource directory for referrals.
• Community Garden & Food Forest
• Esports Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,679 young adults graduated through YES programs with 100% success rate achieving program goals
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Local ChurchescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPIM connects local churches with individuals and families to address poverty. Churches provide volunteers, facilities for mission team lodging, worship opportunities, and community support for programs.
• Scotland County School SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local schools for SYSTEM after-school program delivery, student referrals, and Upward Bound program at Scotland High School serving grades 3-12.
• United Methodist Church / United Methodist WomencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPIM is designated as National Mission Institution, first and only in North Carolina Conference, through United Methodist Women. Provides denominational support, mission funding, and connection to wider church network.
• Department of Social ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartment of Social Service workers support community garden and volunteer with Youth Empowered to Succeed (YES) program participants.
• USDA (TEFAP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners In Ministry assists with applications for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), a federal program that provides emergency food assistance at no cost to eligible individuals.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Goodwill Industries International: Goodwill operates community-based programs including workforce development, youth services, and community resource centers. PIM's Community Education Center, JCPC juvenile court program, and YES mentoring have functional overlap with Goodwill's mission-driven community services model, though PIM is faith-affiliated and Goodwill is workforce-focused.

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: Feeding America is the national network of food banks; PIM's food pantry (274,564+ lbs distributed, 3,500+ families served) operates at a regional/local scale comparable to a single Feeding America member food bank, often sourcing USDA TEFAP product like PIM does.
• Salvation Army: The Salvation Army operates food pantries, emergency assistance, youth programs, and community centers nationwide. PIM's integrated community-services model (food pantry, resource referral, youth development) is a smaller, regional analog of the Salvation Army's comprehensive faith-based social services platform.
• Catholic Charities USA: Catholic Charities is a national faith-based social services network offering food assistance, housing support, and youth programs. PIM's Resource Center, food pantry, ROAR, and youth mentoring portfolio mirror Catholic Charities' service lines, though Catholic Charities operates at significantly larger national scale.

Direct peers

• Rebuilding Together: Rebuilding Together is a national nonprofit focused on critical home repairs for low-income homeowners, particularly elderly, disabled, and veteran households — the exact same target population as PIM's ROAR program, with comparable volunteer-driven delivery models.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Habitat for Humanity's Critical Home Repair program and local affiliates deliver urgent home repairs for low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners — directly overlapping with PIM's ROAR program, which has repaired 42 homes and deployed 353+ mission teams. Both use volunteer labor and donated funds to address substandard housing.
• Communities In Schools: Communities In Schools places site coordinators inside schools to deliver dropout prevention, mentoring, and college-prep support — closely paralleling PIM's Upward Bound and school-embedded SYSTEM delivery at Scotland County Schools and Scotland High School.
• United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR): UMCOR is the global humanitarian aid and disaster relief arm of The United Methodist Church. As a National Mission Institution, PIM operates under the same UMC mission infrastructure and addresses overlapping faith-based community development, disaster response (hurricane relief via ROAR), and humanitarian needs in underserved areas.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: BGCA provides after-school programming that includes STEM, mentoring, and college/career prep for school-age youth. PIM's SYSTEM after-school STEM program and YES mentoring serve the same demographic (grades 3-12) with comparable free, enrollment-based delivery via school partnerships.

Regional players

• Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina: FBCENC operates regional food distribution and partner-pantry programs across central and eastern NC counties adjacent to PIM's service area. Both distribute TEFAP product through partner pantries and serve food-insecure households in economically distressed rural counties.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PartInMinistry
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@partnersinministrync
• Facebookfacebook.com/partnersinministrync
• Instagraminstagram.com/partnersinministrync

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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