WESLEY FOUNDATION, FSU, INC.

What WESLEY FOUNDATION, FSU, INC. does

Wesley Foundation, FSU, Inc. (operating as "Wesley at FSU & TCC") is a religious nonprofit campus ministry affiliated with the United Methodist Church, headquartered at 705 W Jefferson St, Tallahassee, FL 32304. The organization serves college students at Florida State University and Tallahassee Community College through twice-weekly large-group gatherings (Sunday worship at 11am and Wednesday Community Night at 6pm during the academic year), supplemented by gender-specific small groups and Bible studies, a first-year connection program called Freshley, twice-yearly beach or mountain retreats, intramural sports, and annual mission trips including a recurring partnership with Porch de Salomon in Panajachel, Guatemala.

The ministry's product portfolio centers on community-based spiritual formation programs, with ancillary revenue-generating services including daily and gameday parking (priced at $40–50 per football game via Venmo or Park Thrive) and a recently introduced nine-month school-year parking lease product (fall 2026–spring 2027, currently waitlisted). Distribution occurs through in-person gatherings, a weekly sermon podcast delivered by Pastor Rev. Bryant Manning and distributed via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Overcast, and Buzzsprout RSS, plus organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok). No proprietary technology platform exists; the stack is a Squarespace website, ChurchCenter for donations, Venmo, Park Thrive, and Buzzsprout.

Revenue is generated through tax-deductible donations (ChurchCenter ACH/card, Venmo @fsuwesley, mailed checks), parking services, and facility rentals via inquiry-based booking. The organization maintains a lean staff of approximately 22, including a Pastor/Executive Director (Duke Divinity School MDiv), Director of Operations, Assistant Director, 8 Ministry Coordinators for functional areas (Staff, Life Groups, Community, Outreach, Music, Communication), and approximately 12 part-time Residential Staff. There is no parent corporate control beyond denominational affiliation, and no external investors or equity holders; Wesley Foundation operates as an independently governed nonprofit under United Methodist Church affiliation, with local service partnerships including Capital Area Justice Ministry, Accessibility Build Ministry, and Sleep in Heavenly Peace.

Name

WESLEY FOUNDATION, FSU, INC.

Legal name

Wesley Foundation at FSU & TCC

Website

https://fsuwesley.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wesley Foundation, FSU, Inc. is a United Methodist-affiliated nonprofit campus ministry serving Florida State University and Tallahassee Community College students through worship gatherings, small groups, retreats, mission trips, and a sermon podcast, funded by donations plus parking and facility rental revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallahassee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Tithes: The organization accepts tax-deductible donations via credit/debit/ACH through churchcenter.com, Venmo (@fsuwesley), and mailed checks. All gifts are stated to be tax-deductible.
2. Parking Services: Revenue generated from daily parking (hourly/daily through Park Thrive), gameday parking ($40-50 per game for football), and limited school-year parking leases (nine-month, 24/7 outdoor spots at 718 W. Pensacola St). Proceeds support daily ministry operations.
3. Facility Rentals: Wesley offers facility rentals for outside events. Interested parties fill out a rental inquiry form to determine availability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wesley Foundation at FSU & TCC is a United Methodist-affiliated campus ministry that hosts twice-weekly large-group gatherings (Sunday worship at 11am and Wednesday Community Night at 6pm), small groups and Bible studies, mission trips, retreats, and intramural sports for Florida State University and Tallahassee Community College students. It also generates ancillary revenue through daily/gameday/school-year parking services and facility rentals at its 705 W Jefferson St location in Tallahassee, FL.

Product overview

Wesley Foundation at FSU & TCC is a campus ministry offering a connected suite of spiritual formation programs centered on twice-weekly large group gatherings (Sunday worship and Wednesday Community Night), complemented by small group Bible studies, first-year student groups (Freshley), mission trips, retreats, and community events. Additional offerings include a sermon podcast distributed via major podcast platforms, facility rentals, and parking services for students and visitors. The ministry serves Florida State University and Tallahassee Community College students as a connected group under the United Methodist Church.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services
• Wednesday Community Night
• Small Groups and Bible Studies
• Freshley First-Year Program
• Mission Trips
• Beach and Mountain Retreats
• Sermon Podcast
• Parking Services
• Facility Rentals
• Intramural Sports
• Tally Outreach and Local Service

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Porch de SalomoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual mission partnership where Wesley students travel to Panajachel, Guatemala every May to serve the least, the last, and lost through various service projects.
• Capital Area Justice MinistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for legislative advocacy work surrounding affordable housing and gun violence in the Tallahassee area.
• Accessibility Build MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Tallahassee organization Wesley partners with for service opportunities serving people with disabilities.
• Sleep in Heavenly PeaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry that makes beds for children in the Tallahassee area so they no longer sleep on the ground. Wesley students volunteer with this organization.
• United Methodist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWesley Foundation is a ministry of the United Methodist Church, part of the global network of Wesley campus ministries. Benefits include connection to denominational resources, training, and the broader Methodist community.
• Florida Methodist Conference / FLUMCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnection to Florida United Methodist Church for seminary internship placements (Summer Pastoral Intern program), training resources, and clergy excellence support.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Young Life College: Broader national evangelical organization with a college-age division that runs campus programs. Comparable in mission and target demographic, but operates as a large multi-staff nonprofit with significantly more resources than a single Wesley Foundation.

Direct peers

• Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ): Interdenominational Christian campus ministry with a presence at FSU and most major US universities. Directly comparable to Wesley as a college-student-focused organization offering small groups, large gatherings, and mission trips, though Cru is significantly larger and non-denominational while Wesley is UMC-affiliated.
• Newman Catholic Student Center at FSU: Catholic campus ministry at FSU serving the same student population with Mass, small groups, and fellowship. Directly comparable as another denominational campus ministry competing for the same FSU/TCC students, though Catholic-affiliated and a different tradition.
• InterVarsity Christian Fellowship: Evangelical campus ministry operating at hundreds of US universities with a similar model of small groups, Bible studies, and large-group meetings. Directly comparable in target audience, programming, and reliance on student leaders, with overlapping competition for the same FSU/TCC students.
• Wesley Foundation at Florida Southern College: UMC Wesley campus ministry where Rev. Bryant Manning previously served as Associate Chaplain for seven years. Direct organizational peer with same denominational affiliation, same Wesley Foundation brand, and same programming template.
• Chi Alpha (Assemblies of God): Pentecostal campus ministry present at many US universities including FSU, offering worship, small groups, and missions. Comparable in programming model, denominational sponsorship structure, and competition for the same students at FSU and TCC.
• Wesley Foundation at University of Florida: United Methodist Wesley Foundation serving UF students in Gainesville, FL. Sibling organization within the same UMC Wesley network with directly comparable programming (worship, small groups, Freshley-style first-year groups, mission trips) and operating model.
• Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) at FSU: Local Southern Baptist campus ministry at Florida State University, also serving TCC students with worship, Bible studies, and missions. Most direct local peer competing for the same students and offering a similar community-led ministry model.
• Hillel at FSU: Jewish campus organization at Florida State University serving a similar student demographic with community events, education, and fellowship. Comparable as a faith-based campus community organization targeting the same FSU student base, though serving a different religious tradition.

Emerging players

• Navigators: Interdenominational Christian ministry with a college-student division focused on discipleship and Bible study. Comparable programming overlap with Wesley's small groups and Bible study offerings, though typically smaller footprint on any given campus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fsuwesley
• Instagraminstagram.com/fsuwesley
• TikToktiktok.com/@fsuwesley
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wesley-foundation-fsu-inc.

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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