Martin Luther King Center Inc

Name

Martin Luther King Center Inc

Legal name

Martin Luther King Youth Center Inc.

Website

https://mlkycenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Enrichment and After-School Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244), Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs) (EDAJALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care) (EDACAAAL), Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA), Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAD)

Keywords

• After-school programs
• Youth enrichment services
• Summer camp programs
• Academic tutoring
• Childcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bridgewater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Subscription Fees: Subscription-based fees for ongoing access to after-school enrichment programs and summer camp services. Families pay recurring subscription fees for program access.
2. Charitable Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individual donors, corporate donors, churches, and community supporters. The center actively solicits charitable contributions to support operations and programs.
3. One-time Gift Donations: Accepts one-time gift donations as well as monthly recurring donations to support special programs, field trips, and workshops.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Martin Luther King Youth Center operates after-school enrichment programs (September-June) and a ten-week summer camp for children ages 5-13 in Somerset County, NJ. Services include academic tutoring in math/reading/writing, homework assistance, extracurricular activities, nutritious snacks and dinner, and bus transportation to and from local schools. Programs are offered on a sliding income scale to make them accessible to low-income families.

Product overview

Martin Luther King Youth Center (MLKYC) offers a unified suite of youth enrichment services centered on two core programs: the After-School Program (operating September-June) and the Summer Camp (a ten-week summer program). These programs are supported by tutoring/homework assistance services, extracurricular activities, and transportation. The After-School Program serves approximately 55+ students while Summer Camp serves approximately 100 students. The Center provides these services from its facility in Bridgewater, NJ, which includes a library, computer lab, classrooms, and play area. Programs are designed for children ages 5-13 from Bridgewater, Manville, Somerville, Bound Brook, South Bound Brook, and surrounding Somerset County areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• After-School Program Flagship program operating September through June, Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Provides transportation from local schools, academic tutoring and mentoring, homework assistance, nutritious snacks, hot meals, and transportation home. Includes classrooms, a computer lab, library, and play area. Serves children ages 5-13 from Somerset County, NJ communities.
• Summer Camp A ten-week summer day camp program for children ages 5-13 offering sports, games, field trips, swimming twice weekly, and educational activities including summer assignment assistance, music, science, computer skills, and cooking.
• Tutoring and Homework Assistance Academic support service developing and enhancing math, reading, and writing skills through one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions with certified teachers.
• Extracurricular Activities After-school activities including arts and crafts, playground games, basketball, and computer-based learning conducted after homework completion.
• Transportation Services Bus transportation services that pick up children from local Somerset County schools and take them home after the program. The center owns buses and employs bus drivers.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Pro Bono PartnershipminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides free legal assistance to nonprofits. Helps minimize risk, increase capacity, and achieve organizational goals. Celebrating 25 years of serving nonprofits in New Jersey, Connecticut, and New York with legal advice and educational resources.
• Local Somerset County SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with local school administrators to enhance curriculum, coordinate transportation services, and provide one-on-one guidance for students needing special assistance. Schools refer students and provide homework support coordination.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• 4-H Youth Development: Community-based youth development program offering enrichment activities, summer camps, and academic support through local clubs — comparable as a nonprofit, community-led, county-level youth organization.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National federation of community-based youth centers offering after-school programming, homework help, sports, and summer camps to underserved children — directly comparable mission, service mix, and target population as MLKYC.
• Police Athletic League (PAL): Nonprofit providing after-school programs, summer camps, sports, and academic enrichment for underserved urban and suburban youth — directly comparable in mission and service delivery model.
• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit delivering comprehensive after-school programs including academics, enrichment, sports, and meals to underserved K-12 students — a near-twin of MLKYC's core after-school offering.
• YMCA of the USA: Community-based nonprofit operating after-school care, summer day camps, tutoring, and youth enrichment programs with sliding-scale fees — matches MLKYC's bundled wraparound model and target demographic of working families.

Emerging players

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: Nonprofit youth mentoring organization serving school-age children from underserved backgrounds — comparable target demographic and donor base, though focused on mentoring rather than center-based programming.
• KIPP New Jersey: Nonprofit charter school network in New Jersey serving low-income students with extended learning time including after-school enrichment — adjacent rather than identical, but addresses the same population and competes for similar grant dollars.

Others

• United Way of Northern New Jersey: Regional United Way affiliate that funnels donations to community-based youth and family service nonprofits — comparable as a Somerset County-area funder ecosystem participant rather than a direct service competitor.

Regional players

• Boys & Girls Club of Somerset County: Local Boys & Girls Club affiliate operating in Somerset County, NJ — offers after-school programs, summer camp, and academic enrichment directly competing for the same families MLKYC serves.
• Somerset County YMCA: Local Somerset County branch of the YMCA network offering after-school care, summer camp, swim, and youth sports — directly competes with MLKYC for the same Somerset County families.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/martin-luther-king-center-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Martin Luther King Center Inc