Proyecto Mariposas

What Proyecto Mariposas does

Proyecto Mariposas is a private nonprofit organization headquartered at the Martin De Porres Center in Columbus, Ohio, that delivers free, bilingual, culturally-rooted programming to Latina girls ages 9-17 and the women who support them across Central Ohio. The organization's stated mission is to inspire Latina girls and women to nurture their spirit, raise their voice, and invest in their growth through mentorship, advocacy, and belonging. Programming is anchored in six core offerings: Seasons of She (period bag distribution to address period poverty, with over 19,500 bags distributed since 2020), In-school Programming (empowerment sessions delivered at partner schools across four Central Ohio districts covering heritage, self-confidence, healthy friendships, and creativity), Summer of Mariposas: Creative Journeys (a two-week free summer camp for girls ages 9-15), La Mariposa Móvil (a mobile art studio housed in a colorful trailer that travels to schools, nonprofits, and community events), Brazos de Amistad (a friendship bracelet program engaging volunteers to produce positive-message bracelets), and Girl Summit (an annual March gathering for cultural celebration and leadership development, including recognition of high school seniors and quinceañeras). The organization is led by Founder & Executive Director Yahaira Rose and governed by a 12-person board.

The organization's technology stack is minimal: a Squarespace-hosted website serves as the primary information and donation hub, with social media (Instagram), email ([email protected]), and an online events calendar as supporting channels. The most notable physical/digital asset is La Mariposa Móvil, a mobile art trailer that functions as a configurable, traveling creative hub for art-based programming at schools and community events. No APIs, SDKs, app, or software products are disclosed. The core "technology" of the organization is therefore its community network — board members, volunteers, trained Mariposas Leaders, partner schools, and partner organizations (notably Fiesta Flow) — which delivers in-person, human-mediated programming rather than technology-mediated services.

The business model is donation-funded philanthropy. All programs are provided completely free to participants, with suggested donation tiers published on the website ($50 supports one Girl Summit attendee; $185 covers two weeks of summer camp; $255 funds facilitator materials and training; $500 supports one quinceañera celebration). Revenue sources include individual donations, corporate giving, community fundraising events, and implied grants, accepted as one-time or recurring monthly contributions via PayPal and other channels. No revenue, donation total, grant amount, or financial statements are disclosed. The organization employs 1-10 staff and relies heavily on volunteer labor for program delivery. Geographic operations are limited to Central Ohio, with no global footprint claims and no patents, regulatory actions, or M&A activity on record. The organization is independent, with no parent company, subsidiaries, or institutional investors, and operates under an independent nonprofit ownership structure governed by its board of directors.

Name

Proyecto Mariposas

Legal name

Proyecto Mariposas

Website

https://proyectomariposas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Proyecto Mariposas is a Columbus, Ohio-based nonprofit delivering free, bilingual, culturally-rooted programs — including in-school empowerment sessions, period supply distribution, summer camp, and a mobile art studio — to Latina girls ages 9-17 across four Central Ohio school districts, funded by donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

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. Donations and Fundraising: Primary revenue through charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and community supporters. Accepts one-time and recurring monthly donations. Corporate team building volunteer events also generate support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Proyecto Mariposas delivers free, bilingual, culturally-rooted programs for Latina girls ages 9-17 in Central Ohio. Offerings include period bag distribution (Seasons of She), in-school empowerment sessions, a free two-week summer art camp, a mobile art studio (La Mariposa Móvil), a friendship bracelet program, and an annual Girl Summit. All programs are free to participants and supported by donations and grants.

Product overview

Proyecto Mariposas offers a suite of free, bilingual, culturally-rooted programs for Latina girls ages 9-17 and the women who support them. The portfolio includes: Seasons of She (period bag distribution addressing period poverty), In-school Programming (school-based empowering sessions), Summer of Mariposas: Creative Journeys (two-week summer art camp), La Mariposa Móvil (mobile art studio), Brazos de Amistad (friendship bracelet program), and Girl Summit (annual leadership celebration). Programs run year-round and are provided completely free of charge, unified by the mission to inspire Latina girls to nurture their spirit, raise their voice, and invest in their growth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Seasons of She Outreach program providing period bags containing pads, wipes, positive notes, and informational booklets to schools and community groups serving students in need, addressing period poverty in Central Ohio.
• In-school Programming Empowering sessions for Latina girls led by trained leaders, teachers, and volunteers in partner schools across Central Ohio, covering topics such as heritage, self-confidence, self-love, healthy friendships, and creativity, offered in English and Spanish.
• Summer of Mariposas: Creative Journeys Free two-week summer camp for Latina girls ages 9-15 combining art, creativity, friendship, and life skills, with activities including arts and crafts, roller skating, outdoor play, field trips, and a final showcase.
• La Mariposa Móvil (Mobile Art Studio) Traveling art studio that visits schools, nonprofits, community events, and gatherings, transforming any space into a colorful hub for creativity, connection, and cultural celebration.
• Brazos de Amistad Friendship bracelet-making program in which volunteers create colorful bracelets with positive messages that are distributed to students through school programming and community resource tables.
• Girl Summit Annual gathering bringing in-school program participants together for a day of connection, cultural celebration, leadership development, and recognition of high school seniors and quinceañeras.

Quantifiable outcome

• 19,500+ period bags distributed since 2020, with 9,750 bags in 2025 alone
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fiesta FlowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Seasons of She program to combat period poverty in Central Ohio. Fiesta Flow works with local organizations and volunteers to donate healthy period bags to schools and organizations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• UnidosUS (formerly National Council of La Raza): Largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization providing education, health, and economic programming across the U.S. Comparable as a broader incumbent serving the same overarching demographic, providing infrastructure and advocacy that often supports Latinx-serving community nonprofits.

Direct peers

• PERIOD. Nonprofit focused on ending period poverty through product distribution, education, and advocacy, with chapters nationwide. Directly comparable to Proyecto Mariposas' flagship Seasons of She program, which addresses the same core problem through school-based supply distribution.
• Girls Inc. National nonprofit network providing empowerment, leadership, and life-skills programming for girls ages 6-18. Directly comparable as a girls-empowerment nonprofit with an overlapping mission, age range, and school- and community-based delivery model.
• Alliance for Period Supplies: National network supporting period supply banks and distributions to address period poverty. Directly comparable as the closest peer in the period-supply distribution space, particularly relevant to how Proyecto Mariposas scales bag distribution through partner schools.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio: Central Ohio youth mentoring nonprofit placing adult mentors with youth ages 6-18. Directly comparable as a youth-mentorship nonprofit in the same geography serving similar age groups with school-based program delivery.
• MANA de San Diego: Latina-focused empowerment nonprofit providing leadership programs, mentorship, and community-based services for Latina women and girls. Closely comparable as a Latina-centered youth-empowerment nonprofit with bilingual, culturally-rooted program design.
• Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland: Ohio-based council serving K-12 girls through leadership, life-skills, and STEM programming across Central Ohio. Closely comparable as a girl-focused nonprofit in the same geography with school and community partnerships serving overlapping age groups.
• YWCA Columbus: Columbus-based nonprofit providing empowerment, advocacy, and education programming for women and girls. Directly comparable as a women-and-girls-focused nonprofit with overlapping mission and shared Central Ohio service geography.
• Boys & Girls Club of Columbus: Columbus-based youth development nonprofit serving school-aged children through after-school and summer programming in school and community settings. Comparable as a youth-development nonprofit serving overlapping demographics within the same Central Ohio footprint.

Others

• United Way of Central Ohio: Major Central Ohio funder and convening nonprofit supporting community-based programs. Comparable as a regional ecosystem participant and potential funding partner for Latinx-serving organizations like Proyecto Mariposas, rather than a direct program competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/proyecto-mariposas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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