The Full Circle Foundation, Inc.

What The Full Circle Foundation, Inc. does

The Full Circle Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in Florida and headquartered at 105B Lewis Street, Fort Walton Beach. Founded in 2021 by Marlayna Goosby, the foundation delivers music education to children in Okaloosa County, with a stated specialization in students who have IEPs and 504 Plans and who struggle academically, lack confidence, or need a sense of belonging. The operating model is community-based and labor-intensive: foundation staff conduct weekly visits to partner schools and nonprofit organizations to deliver in-person music instruction in smaller sections, supplemented by peer-to-peer mentoring.

The foundation has no proprietary technology platform. Its "products" are programs — notably the Sea Breeze Wind Ensemble after-school music program hosted at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast, a young musicians ensemble at the Montessori Learning Center of Fort Walton Beach, and support activity at Choctaw High School. Its annual awareness and fundraising vehicle is the family-friendly 'Used to Be A Band Kid' festival, co-hosted with the Emerald Coast Science Center.

Revenue is generated entirely through donation and event economics: tax-exempt individual and organizational donations processed via GivingFuel, ticket and vendor sales for the fundraiser processed through Zeffy (All Access Pass at $20, Band Roadie Pass at $5, Performer Slots starting at $15, Concourse Pass at $50), and corporate sponsorships ranging from $100 to $1,500. The go-to-market is event- and partnership-driven rather than sales-led, relying on referrals from three named institutional partners in a single county. Over its first two years of operation, the foundation reports raising more than $20,000 and serving more than 50 children.

Name

The Full Circle Foundation, Inc.

Legal name

The Full Circle Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://fullcirclemusicfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Full Circle Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Fort Walton Beach, Florida delivering weekly, in-person music education to children with IEPs and 504 Plans in Okaloosa County through partnerships with local schools and community organizations, funded via donations, sponsorships, and an annual fundraiser.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Music Education Services

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (611610)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAC

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYEDAMAAAE

Music Instruction (Instrumental & Vocal)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Arts & Creative Enrichment (Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Dance)

SECONDARYHSAAAHAD

After-School Enrichment & Activities Facilitation (Arts/STEM/Clubs)

Home & Personal Services/Childcare, Babysitting & Nanny Services/After-School Care & Homework Supervision

Keywords

• Music education programs
• Community music outreach
• Nonprofit youth services
• Afterschool music programs
• Arts education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Walton Beach

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 Contributions: Tax-exempt donations from individuals and organizations to support music education programs for children in Okaloosa County.
2. Event Ticket Sales: Revenue from ticket sales for the annual 'Used to Be A Band Kid' fundraiser, including All Access Pass ($20), Band Roadie Pass ($5), Performer Slots (starting at $15), and vendor/concourse passes ($50).
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorship packages from local businesses ranging from $100 to $1,500, providing community visibility and promotional opportunities in exchange for support of the music afterschool program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Full Circle Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers in-person music education to children in Okaloosa County, Florida through weekly visits to partner schools and community organizations. Its core offerings include a Music Afterschool Program designed for students with IEPs and 504 Plans, ensemble programs such as the Sea Breeze Wind Ensemble and a Young Musicians Ensemble, and an annual family-friendly fundraiser festival titled 'Used to Be A Band Kid' that combines live music performances, science activities, and vendor experiences.

Product overview

The Full Circle Foundation, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on promoting music education in Okaloosa County, Florida through community partnerships with local schools and organizations. The organization does not offer a software product, platform, or SaaS offering. Its primary activities include operating a Music Afterschool Program for children with IEPs and 504 Plans, hosting community events such as the annual 'Used to Be A Band Kid' fundraiser, and facilitating music instruction through partnerships with Choctaw High School, The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast, and The Montessori Learning Center of Fort Walton Beach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Music Afterschool Program An after-school music education program designed for students with IEPs and 504 Plans in public schools in Okaloosa County, Florida. The program focuses on building confidence, improving focus and executive functioning skills, developing social connection, and fostering a sense of belonging through music instruction and ensemble participation.
• Sea Breeze Wind Ensemble An after-school music ensemble program hosted in partnership with The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast. Foundation staff visit weekly to deliver music instruction and mentoring to club members, providing ensemble performance opportunities for young musicians.
• Young Musicians Ensemble An early-childhood music ensemble program delivered at The Montessori Learning Center of Fort Walton Beach, described as the youngest music ensemble in Okaloosa County. The foundation provides music education and ensemble participation opportunities for Montessori students, including performances at events such as the Christmas Jingle Fest.
• Used to Be A Band Kid Annual Fundraiser Festival A family-friendly, mid-day music festival held annually and co-hosted with the Emerald Coast Science Center, celebrating musicians of all ages. The event features live music performances, science experiments, an Instrument Petting Zoo, bounce house, games, food trucks, vendor booths, and a Concourse area, with the goal of raising funds for the Music Afterschool Program for children with IEPs and 504 Plans.
• Business Sponsorship Packages Corporate sponsorship packages for local businesses supporting the foundation's music afterschool program, ranging from $100 to $1,500. Packages provide community visibility and promotional opportunities in exchange for funding support of the foundation's mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 50 children served in Okaloosa County
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Choctaw High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary school partnership where the founder's daughter attended and participated in band and ROTC. Foundation provides music education support and serves as a model for the program's impact on student achievement and confidence.
• The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald CoastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor partner organization hosting the Sea Breeze Wind Ensemble after-school music program. Foundation staff visit weekly to provide music instruction and mentoring to club members.
• The Montessori Learning Center of Fort Walton BeachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly childhood education partner hosting the youngest music ensemble in Okaloosa County. Foundation provides music education and ensemble opportunities for Montessori students.
• Emerald Coast Science CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosting the 'Used to Be A Band Kid' annual fundraiser. Provides science experiments and hands-on experiences as part of the family-friendly festival.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Settlement Music School: Long-running community music school offering instruction across instruments and ages with a scholarship-based model. Comparable nonprofit music education mission and community-based delivery, though operating as a sustained instructional institution rather than a foundation.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development nonprofit operating after-school programs that frequently include music and arts enrichment. Directly relevant as the Full Circle Foundation's partner at the Emerald Coast affiliate and shares the after-school enrichment delivery model.
• Country Music Association Foundation: Affiliated foundation of the Country Music Association supporting music education programs nationally. Comparable nonprofit structure and music education mission, but operating at a much larger scale and broader geographic scope.

Direct peers

• Midori & Friends: Nonprofit delivering music education programs and performances to New York City public school students. Comparable nonprofit structure, school-anchored delivery, and K-12 music enrichment mission.
• Berklee City Music: Berklee-affiliated nonprofit providing year-round music education to underserved youth through partner organizations. Comparable nonprofit structure, K-12 after-school ensemble model, and partnership-based delivery.
• Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation: Nonprofit that donates musical instruments and supports school music programs, often in under-resourced districts. Directly comparable nonprofit mission and school-based music education delivery model.
• El Sistema USA: Network of intensive music programs for children, particularly from underserved communities, based on the Venezuelan El Sistema model. Comparable nonprofit structure, focus on youth development through ensemble music education, and after-school delivery model.
• Music Will: National nonprofit providing free music education and instruments to underserved K-12 students in public schools. Highly comparable mission, school-anchored delivery model, and focus on equitable access to music instruction.
• VH1 Save The Music Foundation: National nonprofit that partners with schools and districts to build sustainable music programs. Comparable nonprofit structure, school-based delivery, and K-12 music education focus, though at significantly greater scale and resources.

Emerging players

• Keep Music Alive: Nonprofit promoting music education through awareness campaigns and school programs, including instruments and instruction for students. Comparable K-12 music education mission with a lighter programmatic footprint than the largest peers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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