Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool Youth Development Network

What Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool Youth Development Network does

Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool Youth Development Network (PSAYDN) is a nonprofit advocacy and capacity-building network founded in 2004 to promote high-quality out-of-school time (OST) youth development programs across Pennsylvania. It serves as the state-level convener linking roughly 3,000 members, over 6,000 recognized OST providers (including YMCAs, Boys & Girls Clubs, community centers, schools, and faith-based organizations), and more than 100 regional, state, and national partners across all 67 Pennsylvania counties. PSAYDN's core activities are professional development, advocacy (notably the Pennsylvania BOOST program), quality-standards dissemination, and program-level initiatives in STEM (Million Girls Moonshot, STEM Ambassadors, STEM Ecosystems), college and career readiness, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and service-learning.

The organization does not sell software, products, or services; its technology footprint is limited to a website (psaydn.org), a monthly email newsletter (Pennsylvania Youth Development Digest), social media channels, and webinar delivery (e.g., the "Future is Now" STEM series). It has no proprietary platform or underlying technology stack beyond standard content management. PSAYDN is not a venture-backed or commercially positioned entity and operates without a disclosed pricing model.

PSAYDN is administered by Center for Schools and Communities, a division of Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU), a Pennsylvania governmental educational service agency. Revenue comes from foundation grants — primarily the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Overdeck Family Foundation, and STEM Next Opportunity Fund — supplemented by donations routed through the Susquehanna Education Foundation. PSAYDN participates in the national collective of 50 Statewide Afterschool Networks coordinated with the Afterschool Alliance, and it aligns with the federal Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers program and Pennsylvania's BOOST funding mechanism.

Name

Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool Youth Development Network

Legal name

Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool Youth Development Network

Website

https://psaydn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PSAYDN is a Pennsylvania nonprofit network that promotes high-quality out-of-school time youth development through advocacy, capacity building, and STEM initiatives. It serves nearly 3,000 members and 6,000+ OST providers across all 67 Pennsylvania counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Advocacy and Network Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Out-of-school time programs
• Youth development services
• Afterschool program advocacy
• STEM education initiatives
• Nonprofit network coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Camp Hill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Foundation Funding: PSAYDN is one of 50 statewide afterschool networks funded through the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and other funders including Overdeck Family Foundation and STEM Next Opportunity Fund.
2. Donations: The organization accepts donations through the Susquehanna Education Foundation to expand access to OST programming, provide resources, build advocacy efforts, and award scholarships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

PSAYDN is a statewide nonprofit membership network that promotes sustainable, high-quality out-of-school time (OST) youth development programs across Pennsylvania through advocacy, capacity building, professional development, and resource sharing. The organization connects nearly 3,000 members, over 6,000 recognized OST providers, and 100+ partners across all 67 counties, delivering free services including advocacy events, STEM programming (Million Girls Moonshot, STEM Ambassadors), professional development workshops, and curated curriculum resources.

Product overview

PSAYDN is a statewide nonprofit network organization, not a product company. It serves as an advocacy and capacity-building entity for out-of-school time (OST) youth development programs in Pennsylvania. The organization connects nearly 3,000 members, over 6,000 recognized OST providers, and over 100 partners across all 67 Pennsylvania counties. Its offerings include professional development, educational resources, advocacy initiatives, and program support services such as the Million Girls Moonshot STEM initiative, College and Career Pathways programming, Financial Literacy resources, and various STEM ecosystems. The organization does not offer a software product or technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Million Girls Moonshot Initiative Statewide STEM equity program delivered through PSAYDN's afterschool network to engage girls and underserved youth in STEM learning, with funding, resources, and professional development support provided by STEM Next Opportunity Fund.
• The Future is Now STEM Webinar Series Virtual professional development webinar series for OST educators and providers covering STEM curriculum integration, equity, and college and career pathways, offered free to PSAYDN network members.
• Pennsylvania STEM Ambassadors Program Statewide STEM ambassador engagement program connecting industry and education professionals with afterschool programs to promote STEM career awareness, delivered in partnership with Penn State Center for Science and the Schools.
• Afterschool Advocacy Day Annual advocacy event held at the Pennsylvania State Capitol that brings together OST providers, students, and legislators to advocate for state afterschool funding and policy, including BOOST program support.
• OST Professional Development Services Professional development offerings for OST educators and program staff, including workshops, training sessions, and curated resources on youth development quality, delivered through PSAYDN's statewide network.

Quantifiable outcome

• For every $1 invested in Pennsylvania afterschool programs, $6.69 is returned in benefits including reduced high school dropout rates, teen pregnancy, substance use, and crime
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Afterschool AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization working to ensure every child has access to quality afterschool programs. PSAYDN participates in Lights On Afterschool events and uses Afterschool Alliance research data including America After 3PM studies.
• Center for Schools and Communities (CSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization that manages PSAYDN as an expanded learning initiative. CSC provides administrative infrastructure and operates the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Technical Assistance Team.
• Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational service agency that houses Center for Schools and Communities. CSIU provides operational infrastructure for PSAYDN and houses the Central Susquehanna EcosySTEM.
• Pennsylvania Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency administering the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant program and overseeing Pennsylvania BOOST Program. Key partner for policy alignment.
• STEM Education CoalitionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition advocating for quality STEM education policy and programs. Collaborates on advocacy efforts and resource development.
• Education Policy and Leadership Center (EPLC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPennsylvania-based organization focused on education policy. PSAYDN director and staff participate in EPLC Fellowship programs and policy initiatives.
• Penn State Center for Science and the SchoolsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting Pennsylvania STEM Ambassadors program and providing STEM outreach engagement activities. Jeff Remington serves as facilitator for 2025 STEM Ambassador cohort.
• Harrisburg University of Science and TechnologymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM-focused institution partnered with PSAYDN on virtual reality technology to advance college and career readiness. Direct partner in providing education and programming to explore the metaverse and careers of the future.
• Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness leadership and workforce preparedness program. PSAYDN sponsors students to participate and integrates financial literacy through Stock Market Game.
• VentureLabmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation and entrepreneurship education organization. PSAYDN uses Wacky Inventions and Pitch Game resources for monthly social media challenges promoting entrepreneurial mindset.
• Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial LiteracymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization promoting financial literacy education. Partnered on Financial Literacy Month activities through social media challenges.
• Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState financial aid agency. Collaborated to provide Student Financial Aid 101 webinar training students, educators, and parents on application processes for state and federal financial aid.
• National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerService-learning organization providing curriculum and training for educators. PSAYDN developed Summer Service-Learning Project through this partnership.
• Earth ForcemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental service-learning organization. PSAYDN staff completed Train the Trainer certification and supports Caring for Our Watersheds: Chesapeake Bay environmental action project.
• Youth Service America (YSA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization empowering youth through volunteerism and civic engagement. Committed to 50 by 250 Campaign and created September social media challenge for 9/11 Day of Service.
• Pennsylvania Statewide STEM Ecosystem (PSSE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide cross-sector network advancing equitable STEM education and career pathways. PSAYDN collaborates on STEM initiatives and resource sharing.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Afterschool Alliance: National umbrella organization that convenes the 50 statewide afterschool networks including PSAYDN, conducts the America After 3PM research that PSAYDN cites, and runs the Lights On Afterschool national rally. Directly comparable as the parent network coordinator in the same advocacy and policy space.
• STEM Next Opportunity Fund: National funder and operator of the Million Girls Moonshot initiative that PSAYDN helps deploy in Pennsylvania. Comparable as a peer organization in the OST/STEM ecosystem with overlapping programs, funding relationships, and national convening role.

Direct peers

• The After-School Corporation (TASC): Major New York-based nonprofit that expands learning opportunities for youth through afterschool and summer programs. Comparable as a longstanding OST advocacy and capacity-building organization with similar youth development and quality-improvement focus.
• National Summer Learning Association (NSLA): National nonprofit dedicated to closing the summer learning gap and expanding summer programming for youth. Comparable as a peer in the OST space with overlapping mission, advocacy, and professional development activities.
• Every Hour Counts: National coalition of citywide intermediary organizations that coordinate afterschool systems. Comparable as a peer organization in the OST network/coalition space working on policy, partnerships, and quality systems.
• California Afterschool Network: Statewide afterschool network serving California, one of PSAYDN's 49 sibling organizations in the national collective of statewide afterschool networks funded through the Mott Foundation. Directly comparable in mission, structure, advocacy role, and funding model.

Others

• Charles Stewart Mott Foundation: Primary funder of PSAYDN and of the national statewide afterschool network movement since 2001. Comparable as a direct financial sponsor and ecosystem architect whose funding strategy shapes PSAYDN's operating model.

Regional players

• Remake Learning: Pittsburgh Regional STEAM Ecosystem that received a Million Girls Moonshot Catalyst Award through PSAYDN. Comparable as a peer regional STEM ecosystem organization that PSAYDN partners with and channels national programs through.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/psaydn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pa-psaydn
• Instagraminstagram.com/psaydn_org
• Xx.com/PSAYDN

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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