Austin Partners In Education

What Austin Partners In Education does

Austin Partners In Education (APIE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2004 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. It delivers in-school student programs to Austin ISD, including Math Classroom Coaching, College Readiness, and GEAR UP, reaching 2,500 or more students annually. The organization is led by Executive Director Cathy Jones, Ph.D., and operates with approximately 36 employees. For the 2025-2026 school year, the Mentoring program has been discontinued due to funding reductions, and remaining programs are being transitioned to the Austin Ed Fund to ensure their long-term sustainability.

Name

Austin Partners In Education

Legal name

Austin Partners in Education

Website

https://austinpartners.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Austin Partners In Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2004 that delivers in-school academic and college-readiness programs to 2,500+ Austin ISD students annually, supported entirely by donations and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Engagement & Service-Learning Partnerships (EDALAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Family-School Collaboration & Inclusion Planning Support (EDAKABAK)

Keywords

• Student tutoring services
• Mentoring programs
• College readiness support
• K-12 education nonprofit
• Volunteer coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

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 Grants: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, APIE relies entirely on external support from individuals, businesses, and private foundations. Programs transitioned to Austin Ed Fund for ongoing sustainability.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Austin Partners in Education (APIE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers academic support and mentoring programs to Austin Independent School District students. Core offerings include Math Classroom Coaching (volunteer-led small-group math tutoring for middle schoolers), one-on-one Mentoring connecting students with community volunteers, College Readiness support delivered by Advocates at early college high schools, and the federal GEAR UP college/career preparation program. Each year the organization recruits and trains hundreds of volunteers and deploys full-time staff to serve more than 2,500 Austin ISD students.

Product overview

Austin Partners in Education (APIE) is a nonprofit organization that offers a portfolio of educational support programs rather than a technology product. The organization provides five interconnected programs: Math Classroom Coaching (volunteer math tutors working with middle school students), Mentoring (one-on-one guidance matching students with community volunteers), College Readiness (advocates at early college high schools preparing students for higher education), GEAR UP (federal grant program supporting college and career preparation), and Austin ISD School-Based Volunteering (connecting community volunteers with schools). These programs are delivered through volunteer coordination and direct academic support, serving more than 2,500 Austin ISD students annually. APIE functions as a service organization, not a technology platform, and its programs have transitioned to be funded by the Austin Ed Fund for sustainability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Math Classroom Coaching Weekly math tutoring sessions in which trained volunteer coaches work with small groups of middle school students during math class to strengthen understanding of mathematics. Delivered at Austin ISD campuses for students needing additional math support.
• Mentoring Program One-on-one mentoring that connects Austin ISD students with volunteer mentors from the community to provide guidance and support for academic and personal development. Discontinued for 2025-2026 due to funding reductions.
• College Readiness Program Program helping students develop the academic skills and confidence needed to obtain higher education leading to prosperous careers, including direct support from College Readiness Advocates at early college high schools within Austin ISD.
• GEAR UP Program Federal grant-funded program supporting students' preparation for college and career success, partnering with early college high schools across Austin ISD to deliver readiness services.
• Austin ISD School-Based Volunteering Coordination of school-based volunteers connecting parents and community members with Austin ISD schools for in-school volunteer support. APIE no longer manages volunteer registration or background checks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of mentored students reported feeling supported, valued, and respected by their mentors

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, notable, minor and core.

• Austin Independent School DistrictflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Founding partner and primary beneficiary school district. APIE was established as a unique collaboration between Austin ISD and the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce.
• Greater Austin Chamber of CommerceflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Founding partner that collaborated with Austin ISD to establish APIE as an independent nonprofit.
• A+ Federal Credit UnionnotableGTM or Marketing PartnerMarathon sponsor at Sprinter Level for Austin Marathon 2024.
• Cushman and WakefieldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarathon sponsor for Austin Marathon 2024.
• Leadership AustinnotableGTM or Marketing Partner2024 Community Partner Champion award recipient.
• UT Terry ScholarscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Texas students who volunteer as mentors at Crockett Early College High School through APIE's mentoring program, providing tutoring, workshops, and college preparation support.
• ACC HighlandminorOthersHosted APIE staff summer retreat in August.
• AustinMathSupporters.comcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral destination for individuals interested in becoming Math Tutors, managed by Austin Ed Fund after APIE's transition.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Communities In Schools: National nonprofit that places site coordinators inside K-12 schools to deliver integrated student supports (mentoring, tutoring, college/career readiness). Most direct functional analog to APIE's school-embedded, volunteer-anchored model.
• College Possible: National nonprofit deploying near-peer coaches to guide low-income students to and through college. Directly comparable to APIE's College Readiness Advocates on coaching-driven postsecondary access.
• Reading Partners: Nonprofit that recruits and trains community volunteers to provide one-on-one tutoring inside partner schools. Directly overlaps with APIE's Math Classroom Coaching on volunteer-driven, school-embedded academic tutoring.
• City Year: AmeriCorps-fueled nonprofit that places trained near-peer tutors/mentors inside K-12 schools to improve attendance, behavior, and academic outcomes. Highly comparable service-delivery model to APIE's school-based, near-volunteer tutoring/mentoring.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters: Large national 501(c)(3) operating one-on-one youth mentoring programs matching community volunteers with students. Directly comparable to APIE's Mentoring Program and its volunteer-recruitment/curated-match operating model.
• College Forward: Austin-based nonprofit that coaches low-income students through college enrollment and graduation. Directly comparable to APIE's College Readiness Program in both target population and Central Texas service area.

Others

• United Way for Greater Austin: Regional funder and convener that underwrites Austin education and family-support programs. Ecosystem participant that has historically co-funded and amplified APIE-style initiatives through grants and corporate campaigns.

Broad incumbents

• KIPP Texas Public Schools: Major Texas charter network operating multiple Austin-area K-12 campuses with wraparound supports and college-prep focus. Broader scaled education provider in APIE's geography with overlapping college-readership mission.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/austinpartners
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AustinPartners
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/austin-partners-in-education
• Instagraminstagram.com/austinpartners

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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