ENA Foundation Inc.

What ENA Foundation Inc. does

ENA Foundation Inc. is a Maryland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in April 2014 in honor of Ena, a midwife and nurse who dedicated her life to serving children and youth. The name ENA stands for "Enhancing, Nurturing, Assisting." The foundation operates from Odenton, Maryland and serves youth and families across Anne Arundel County, with stated national ambitions reflected in donor-facing copy.

The foundation's core programs are interconnected and delivered through community engagement rather than technology. They include a Youth Mentorship Program connecting young people with adult role models, a Scholarship Program (anchored by the Patricia Young Scholarship launched in 2025, which awarded four recipients in 2026), a Grant Program funding youth arts training such as the Mount Sinclair Acting Program, an Arts & Cultural Programs line offering hands-on music and visual arts experiences, and Community Events. Signature fundraising events include annual galas (running since 2017) and the newly launched Jazz & Joy Brunch, first held in April 2026 at Nichols-Bethel United Methodist Church in Odenton.

The revenue model is donation-based and event-driven. Income streams consist of tax-deductible donations from individuals and families (including monthly recurring options), event sponsorships from local businesses, and proceeds from fundraising events such as ticket sales and silent auctions. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and operates with approximately 8 listed board members and staff; no products or services are sold, and no subscription or licensing revenue is generated. Outreach is conducted through the foundation's Wix-hosted website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, email newsletter, and earned media.

Name

ENA Foundation Inc.

Legal name

ENA Foundation Inc.

Website

https://enafoundationinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ENA Foundation Inc. is a Maryland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides youth arts education, mentorship, scholarships, and community events for children and young adults in Odenton and Anne Arundel County, funded through donations, sponsorships, and annual fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Arts and Mentorship Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts Education & Community Arts Programs (BPAGAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE)

Keywords

• Youth arts education
• Nonprofit mentorship programs
• Scholarship programs
• Community arts funding
• Youth creative development

Headquarters

HQ city

Odenton

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: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individuals, families, and supporters to fund youth programs, scholarships, and community events. Monthly recurring donations available.
2. Event Sponsorships: Business sponsorship of events, youth programs, and scholarship initiatives providing brand visibility in exchange for financial support.
3. Fundraising Events: Revenue generated from events such as the annual Jazz & Joy Brunch and galas, including ticket sales and silent auctions supporting youth arts scholarship programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ENA Foundation Inc. is a nonprofit organization that empowers youth through creative arts programs, mentorship connections, scholarship funding, and community events in Odenton, Maryland and Anne Arundel County. Its core offerings include the Youth Mentorship Program, the Patricia Young Scholarship (launched 2025), community arts and cultural programming, grants for youth artists, and signature fundraising events such as the Jazz & Joy Brunch.

Product overview

ENA Foundation Inc. is a community-driven nonprofit organization that operates as a single unified mission rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The foundation offers four interconnected core programs: Youth Mentorship, Scholarships (including the flagship Patricia Young Scholarship), Community Events, and Arts & Cultural Programs. These programs work together to provide youth with mentorship guidance, financial support for educational opportunities, community gathering events, and hands-on creative experiences. The foundation also organizes signature fundraising events including the annual Jazz & Joy Brunch and periodic galas to support its programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Mentorship Program Connects young people with mentors who encourage creativity, leadership, and personal growth through positive role models and supportive relationships. Targets youth and families in Maryland.
• Scholarship Program Provides financial support to help students access arts programs, training, and educational opportunities to continue developing their talents.
• Patricia Young Scholarship Annual scholarship honoring students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, creativity, and dedication to service. First launched in 2025.
• Arts & Cultural Programs Hands-on experiences in music, visual arts, and cultural activities that allow youth to express themselves creatively.
• Community Events Events that celebrate the arts while bringing families, supporters, and youth together, creating opportunities for young people to showcase their talents.
• Jazz & Joy Brunch Annual community event celebrating youth empowerment through arts education, featuring live jazz performances and scholarship fundraising.
• Grant Program Provides grants to youth artists and music educators, including funding for programs like the Mount Sinclair Acting Program.

Quantifiable outcome

• Four exceptional students awarded Patricia Young Scholarships in 2026 supporting careers in healthcare, public service, business, and the arts
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nichols-Bethel United Methodist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2026Venue partner for the 1st Annual Jazz & Joy Brunch 2026 held on April 25, 2026. The church graciously hosted the event and supports the ENA Foundation mission.
• Count the Cost BandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2026Musical entertainment provider for the Jazz & Joy Brunch 2026, delivering live jazz performances that elevated the event atmosphere and supported youth arts fundraising.
• The Omelette Guys CateringminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2026Catering partner providing brunch experience and hospitality for the Jazz & Joy Brunch 2026 event.
• Schools and Dance StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with schools, dance studios, and arts organizations that share the mission of empowering youth through creative arts and mentorship. Partnership opportunities include workshops, program collaborations, scholarships, and community events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jack Kent Cooke Foundation: Major scholarship foundation supporting high-achieving students with financial need, including those pursuing arts. Comparable in scholarship administration and donor-funded youth education mission.
• Berklee City Music Network: Scholarship and mentorship program for underserved youth pursuing music education, providing tuition assistance and access to Berklee faculty. Mirrors ENA's mentorship-plus-financial-aid model for young artists.
• VH1 Save The Music Foundation: Nonprofit that funds music education programs in schools, pairing financial grants with community engagement. Shares ENA's emphasis on removing financial barriers to youth arts/music education.
• Country Music Association Foundation: Nonprofit arm of the CMA supporting music education in schools and youth programs. Comparable in community-driven fundraising (events/galas) to fund youth arts programming.
• Young Audiences Arts for Learning: Largest arts-in-education network in the US, delivering arts programming, residencies, and mentorship to K-12 youth. Comparable mission to ENA's youth arts education and mentorship focus, though at significantly greater scale.
• National YoungArts Foundation: National nonprofit identifying and supporting exceptional young artists (ages 15–18) through scholarships, mentorship, and career development — directly analogous to ENA's scholarship-plus-mentorship model for aspiring young creatives.
• Carson Scholars Fund: Scholarship nonprofit recognizing high-achieving K-12 students with demonstrated community service — closely mirrors ENA's Patricia Young Scholarship model of recognizing student excellence with financial awards.
• Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation: Nonprofit providing musical instruments and music education grants to schools and underserved youth. Directly comparable in music-education grantmaking and youth-arts community programming.
• MusiCares (Recording Academy / Grammy Foundation): Musicians-focused nonprofit providing financial assistance, mentorship, and emergency support. Comparable in providing grants and community support to individuals pursuing creative careers.

Broad incumbents

• National Arts Club: Established arts nonprofit offering exhibitions, performances, and arts programming with an emphasis on emerging artists. More established and membership-driven, but aligned with ENA's youth-arts-and-community mission.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ENAFoundationInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/enafoundationinc
• Instagraminstagram.com/enafoundationinc

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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