What Indiana Afterschool Network does

Indiana Afterschool Network (IAN) is a private, Indianapolis-based nonprofit intermediary organization serving as the Indiana state affiliate of the National AfterSchool Association. Its mission is to support, develop, and advocate for out-of-school time (OST) programs and the professionals who run them across the state of Indiana. IAN's primary constituents are OST program providers — including Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCAs, school districts, and community organizations — and OST professionals, with secondary audiences including families, schools, and state policymakers. The organization functions as a unified connective infrastructure for an otherwise fragmented provider landscape, offering quality standards, professional development, grant administration, networking, and advocacy representation.

IAN's core technology and product platform comprises MyIAN (a quality improvement suite including strengths-based self-assessment), MyLocker (a digital resource repository of lesson plans, engagement ideas, and team tools), the Indiana Quality Program Self-Assessment (IN-QPSA), and the Indiana Academy for Out-of-School Learning (online professional development aligned with CYC certification). Supporting offerings include the IAN Literacy Playbook (a statewide literacy initiative distributing up to 150 grants of $25,000 each, funded by Lilly Endowment Inc.), Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) sub-grants of up to $2,500 for school-age providers, Pathfinders Coaching, The Trailblazer Series, and the Indiana OST Job Board.

IAN's revenue model is hybrid: a modest subscription-based membership program ($250/year for organizations, $100/year for individual professionals) is supplemented by pass-through grant administration (Literacy Playbook, CCDF sub-grants) and philanthropic donations. Distribution relies on direct digital channels (website, online membership portal, MyLocker self-serve access) combined with in-person engagement through regional Link IN Learns gatherings and the annual Indiana Summit on Out-of-School Learning. Key strategic partners include Lilly Endowment Inc., the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the Indiana Department of Education, the Indiana Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning, Afterschool Alliance, Million Girls Moonshot, and the National AfterSchool Association.

Name

Indiana Afterschool Network

Legal name

Indiana Afterschool Network

Website

https://indianaafterschool.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Indiana Afterschool Network is a nonprofit statewide intermediary that provides quality standards, professional development, grant administration, and advocacy for out-of-school time program providers and professionals across Indiana, operating as the state's National AfterSchool Association affiliate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Out-of-School Time Program Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs) (EDAJALAM), K–12 Remedial Reading & Literacy Intervention (EDANAJAA), K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB)

Keywords

• Out-of-school time programs
• Youth development services
• Afterschool program support
• OST professional development
• Program quality improvement

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis, Indiana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: IAN generates revenue through annual membership fees: $250/year for organizational members and $100/year for individual professionals. Members receive access to advocacy representation, networking opportunities, proprietary tools and resources, event discounts, and National Afterschool Association membership.
2. Child Care Development Fund Sub-Grants: IAN distributes sub-grants of up to $2,500 once to Indiana school-age providers to assist with CCDF eligibility requirements including background checks and health screenings. These are pass-through funds, not IAN revenue.
3. Literacy Playbook Grants: IAN administers grant funding of up to $25,000 per OST organization through the Literacy Playbook initiative (up to 150 grants), funded by Lilly Endowment Inc., supporting curriculum, professional development, materials, and staff time.
4. Donations: IAN accepts charitable donations via PayPal and direct mail (check) to support their mission of advancing expanded learning opportunities in Indiana.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Indiana Afterschool Network (IAN) is the statewide intermediary and Indiana affiliate of the National AfterSchool Association, providing a suite of tools, resources, and services that support out-of-school time (OST) program providers and professionals across Indiana. Its core offerings include the MyIAN quality improvement platform, MyLocker digital resource repository, the Indiana Quality Program Self-Assessment (IN-QPSA), online professional development via the Indiana Academy for Out-of-School Learning, advocacy representation at state and federal levels, and grant administration including the IAN Literacy Playbook and CCDF Sub-Grants.

Product overview

Indiana Afterschool Network operates as a state-wide intermediary providing a unified platform of interconnected tools and services to support out-of-school time (OST) programs in Indiana. The core product ecosystem includes MyIAN (a suite of quality improvement tools), MyLocker (a resource repository), and the Indiana Academy for Out-of-School Learning (online professional development). Supporting products include the Indiana Quality Program Self-Assessment (IN-QPSA), the IAN Literacy Playbook, Employability Skills Toolkit, College and Career Readiness Toolkit, and Indiana Afterschool Standards. The network also offers a Membership Program with organizational and professional tiers, an OST Job Board, and professional development offerings like Pathfinders Coaching and The Trailblazer Series. Together, these products form a comprehensive support system for OST providers, professionals, and the youth they serve.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MyIAN Platform A suite of web-based tools for out-of-school time programs to build a continuous quality improvement system, including strengths-based self-assessment, resource repository, lesson plans, engagement ideas, team tools, and online professional development. Targeted at OST program providers in Indiana.
• MyLocker A resource repository providing lesson plans, engagement ideas, connections to Indiana OST organizations, professional development partners, and team tools to help strengthen program quality. Targeted at OST program staff and professionals.
• Indiana Quality Program Self-Assessment (IN-QPSA) A cost-free, online strengths-based self-assessment tool that helps youth programs rate their performance based on the Indiana Afterschool Standards and Specialty Standards. Targeted at Indiana youth-serving programs.
• Indiana Academy for Out-of-School Learning Indiana Afterschool Network's online professional development system designed specifically for out-of-school time professionals, offering courses that meet requirements for CYC Certification. Targeted at OST professionals seeking credentials.
• IAN Membership Program Network membership program offering organizational and professional tiers with benefits including advocacy, networking, resources, event discounts, National Afterschool Association membership, and leadership opportunities. Targeted at OST provider organizations and individual professionals in Indiana.
• Indiana OST Job Board
• IAN Literacy Playbook Grant Program A statewide initiative providing tools, training, and grant funding of up to $25,000 per organization to OST programs to improve literacy outcomes, including curriculum, professional development, materials, partnership building, program assessments, and staff time. Targeted at Indiana OST organizations.
• Child Care Development Fund Sub-Grant Program Sub-grants of up to $2,500 awarded once to Indiana school-age providers to assist with CCDF eligibility requirements including enhanced background checks and health screenings. Targeted at Indiana school-age care providers.
• Pathfinders Coaching Coaching service for OST professionals to support their development and growth in youth development practice. Targeted at OST professionals and program leaders.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of 12th grade Indiana 21st CCLC participants graduated on schedule
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Afterschool AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization working with agencies, elected officials, businesses, 50 state afterschool networks, and program providers to expand support for quality afterschool programs. IAN is the Indiana state partner in the 50-state network.
• Indiana Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing critical support to Indiana's schools, teachers, students, and parents. Key state partner for OST initiatives and 21st Century Community Learning Centers.
• Indiana Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState office overseeing early child care, education, and out-of-school-time programs across Indiana. Regulatory and policy partner for IAN.
• Million Girls MoonshotsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative working to increase quality of out-of-school STEM learning opportunities for all young people, particularly underserved and underrepresented youth.
• National AfterSchool AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational professional association for OST. IAN is the official Indiana Affiliate of NAA, sharing mutual purpose to support, develop, and advocate for OST professionals.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of IndianapolissupportingOthersOST provider and joint report co-author for The Expanded Classroom report documenting the need for OST learning in Indiana.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph CountysupportingOthersOST provider and joint report co-author for The Expanded Classroom report documenting the need for OST learning in Indiana.
• The Mind TrustsupportingOthersEducation nonprofit and joint report co-author for The Expanded Classroom report, supporting expanded learning opportunities in Indianapolis.
• United Way of Central IndianasupportingOthersPhilanthropic organization and joint report co-author for The Expanded Classroom report, supporting community impact initiatives.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The After-School Corporation (TASC): New York-based intermediary that partners with schools to design and run after-school programs. Comparable mission of expanding and improving OST opportunities for youth, with similar funder-mediated model.
• National Summer Learning Association: National nonprofit focused on summer learning programs, a core component of the OST continuum IAN supports. Comparable in mission and the affiliate network structure serving youth development providers.
• ExpandED Schools: NYC-based nonprofit that supports expanded learning (after-school, summer) programs through training, quality standards, and funding — directly comparable in OST quality-improvement focus and intermediary role.
• California Afterschool Network (CAN): State-level intermediary advancing OST quality and funding in California. Operates the same affiliate-of-NAA model as IAN with overlapping programs in quality standards, advocacy, and provider support.
• Massachusetts Afterschool Network (MASSPED/MASN): State-level afterschool intermediary network operating under the same NAA-affiliate model in a different geography. Provides nearly identical mix of advocacy, quality standards, professional development, and grants to OST providers in Massachusetts.

Others

• YMCA of the USA: National federation operating OST programs (YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is an IAN member). Comparable as OST provider/funder-aligned network rather than a direct peer in the intermediary category.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth-development organization that operates OST programs (Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis is an IAN member). Comparable as an OST provider/customer but at national scale and not a nonprofit intermediary like IAN.

Regional players

• Million Girls Moonshot: Initiative focused on increasing quality STEM learning in OST settings, particularly for underrepresented girls. IAN is an implementation partner; the Moonshot functions as a national initiative that intersects with IAN's quality and training work.

Broad incumbents

• National AfterSchool Association (NAA): National professional association of which IAN is the official Indiana affiliate. Directly comparable in mission (OST advocacy, professional development, quality standards) but operates at national scale and sets the standards IAN localizes.
• Afterschool Alliance: National advocacy organization that works with IAN and 50 state afterschool networks. Closely aligned mission on OST funding advocacy and public awareness; comparable as the federal-level counterpart to IAN's state-level work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/INafterschool
• Facebookfacebook.com/INafterschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inafterschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/inafterschool

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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