What KB Foundation Inc. does

KB Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)-equivalent nonprofit charitable organization founded in 2017 by Kirk Berry and headquartered in Norristown, Pennsylvania. It operates a portfolio of in-person youth mentorship, life-skills, career-exposure, and international exchange programs for adolescents and young adults ages 11-24 across the greater Philadelphia area. Core program lines include the KB P.O.W.E.R. Boys Mentoring Camp, Girls Glamp Camp Weekend, Lunch & Learn career sessions hosted at corporate partner facilities, My Buddy Reading one-on-one literacy support, the Leadership Education Abroad Program (L.E.A.P.) with trips to Ivory Coast and South Africa, The Answer Project (T.A.P.) for young men ages 17-24, Healthy Relationships & Life Skills Workshops, and a newly launched 2025 Youth Enrichment Day Camp in Norristown featuring Robotics and Bioprocessing STEM curriculum. The organization applies a group-based mentoring model that allows youth to interact with multiple mentors and build peer networks, distinct from traditional one-on-one mentor matching.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform and delivers services through a lean 7-person staff supported by volunteer mentors. Distribution relies on direct program delivery at schools, partner venues, and camp sites; a no-cost-to-participants pricing model; and a channelized corporate host program where partner companies (Penn Medicine, EA Sports, UCF, FIEA, Lincoln Financial Field, etc.) provide venue access and expertise in exchange for community engagement value. Marketing and donor cultivation leverage earned media (CBS Philadelphia, Fox29, NBC Philadelphia, USA Today, Audacy), celebrity endorsements (Jalen Hurts Foundation, Mo Bamba, Braden Mann), social media (@kb_power on Instagram), email newsletter, the annual BBQ Experience fundraiser, and the Squarespace-hosted kb.foundation website.

Revenue is generated entirely through charitable giving rather than fees. Streams include individual donations (Impact Circle sustaining donors at $10, $25, $50, or $75 per month plus one-time gifts), corporate sponsorships (including through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit program), event fundraising (the BBQ Experience and other seasonal events), and Combined Federal Campaign contributions (#65325). Total revenue reached $854,000 in 2024, a 157% year-over-year increase, with net operating revenue of $363,700. The 2024 budget was $506,000, which the organization exceeded; the 2025 plan is $556,000. Major disclosed institutional funders span PA DCED (Empower tier, $50,000+), Comcast NBCUniversal (Enlighten tier, $20,000-$34,999), Reliance Matrix Foundation, Truist Bank, Lincoln Financial Group, McKinsey & Company, and the Jalen Hurts Foundation.

Name

KB Foundation Inc.

Legal name

KB Foundation Inc.

Website

https://kb.foundation

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KB Foundation Inc. is a Philadelphia-area nonprofit founded in 2017 that delivers youth mentorship, career exposure, and international exchange programs for adolescents and young adults ages 11-24. Its portfolio of camps, workshops, and reading support is offered free to participants and funded by donations and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Mentoring and Education Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ), Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO), Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

Keywords

• Youth mentoring programs
• Adolescent life skills education
• Career exposure workshops
• Community-based mentorship
• International youth leadership

Headquarters

HQ city

Norristown

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. Individual Donations: Monthly sustaining donors contribute through the Impact Circle program at $10, $25, $50, or $75 per month. One-time donations are also accepted through the website. All contributions are tax-deductible.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners provide financial support through annual sponsorships and the Pennsylvania EITC (Educational Improvement Tax Credit) program. Companies can redirect PA tax dollars through approved Educational Improvement Organizations.
3. Event Fundraising: Annual events such as the BBQ Experience fundraiser generate revenue. Additional fundraising events include summer fundraisers and spring events.
4. CFC Donations: As an official Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) charity (#65325), the organization receives donations through federal employee giving campaigns.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KB Foundation Inc. delivers group-based youth mentoring and educational programs for adolescents and young adults (ages 11-24) in the greater Philadelphia area. Core offerings include overnight mentoring camps (Boys Mentoring Camp, Girls Glamp Camp), career exposure Lunch & Learn sessions, one-on-one My Buddy Reading support, the international Leadership Education Abroad Program (L.E.A.P.), life skills and healthy relationships workshops, the summer Youth Enrichment Camp, and The Answer Project (T.A.P.) for young men ages 17-24. Programs are provided free of charge to participants and are funded by donations, corporate sponsorships, and grants.

Product overview

KB Foundation Inc. is a nonprofit youth mentorship organization offering a portfolio of educational and recreational programs for adolescent youth in the greater Philadelphia area. The organization's offerings include the core KB P.O.W.E.R. Boys Mentoring Camp, Girls Glamp Camp Weekend, Lunch & Learn career education sessions, My Buddy Reading support, Leadership Education Abroad Program (L.E.A.P.) for international experiences, The Answer Project (T.A.P.) for young adults, Healthy Relationships & Life Skills Workshops, and Youth Enrichment Camp. These programs share a unified mission of building developmental and social competencies through educational, recreational, and hands-on learning experiences. The organization operates a group-based mentoring model that connects youth with multiple mentors and peers across various programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Answer Project (TAP): A program focused on helping young men 17-24 get on the path towards achieving success in their life through career exploration workshops and a retreat weekend.
• Lunch & Learn
• My Buddy Reading
• KB P.O.W.E.R. Mentoring Camp
• Girls Glamp Camp Weekend
• L.E.A.P. (Leadership Education Abroad Program)
• Healthy Relationships & Life Skills Workshops
• KB P.O.W.E.R.

Products and services

• Lunch & Learn Career education program partnering with local companies to create lunch and learn experiences for scholars in the KB P.O.W.E.R. mentoring program, exposing youth to various career fields. Audience is youth mentees in the KB Foundation program and partner companies that host sessions.
• My Buddy Reading Program Reading support program that matches children with volunteer mentors to help them achieve reading goals through one-on-one buddy sessions. Audience is youth and families needing literacy support.
• KB P.O.W.E.R. Boys Mentoring Camp Life skills overnight camp where young men participate in activities and workshops requiring teamwork and brain power, focusing on hands-on learning experiences. Audience is adolescent boys/middle school youth from underserved Philadelphia-area communities.
• Girls Glamp Camp Weekend All-girls overnight camp weekend featuring life skill workshops including financial literacy, healthy cooking, STEM activities, team building, and more. Audience is adolescent girls from underserved communities.
• Leadership Education Abroad Program (L.E.A.P.) International leadership experience that empowers, exposes, and connects American youth from underserved communities through transformative experiences abroad, including trips to South Africa and Ivory Coast. Audience is KB Foundation youth participants.
• Healthy Relationships & Life Skills Workshops Workshops focused on teaching youth life skills, conflict resolution, peer mediation, mental health awareness, and healthy relationship building. Audience is youth participants in KB Foundation programs.
• Youth Enrichment Camp Eight-week summer day camp featuring hands-on learning in Robotics and Bioprocessing STEM, weekly swimming activities, and enriching field trips. Audience is middle school youth in the Norristown area.
• The Answer Project (T.A.P.) Program focused on helping young men ages 17-24 get on the path towards success in their life through career exploration workshops and a retreat weekend. Audience is young men ages 17-24 disconnected from school and employment.
• Education Enrichment & Sports Program focused on ensuring youth have literacy skills to excel in school and function in society through sports-based learning. Audience is youth participants in KB Foundation programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Boys Mentoring Camp grew from 9 participants (2017) to 60+ annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Jalen Hurts FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership with Lincoln Financial Group to donate a 33-passenger bus wrapped with KB Foundation branding. The bus enhances program accessibility and transportation for youth to experiential learning opportunities throughout the Philadelphia region.
• Lincoln Financial GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Joint partnership with Jalen Hurts Foundation to gift KB Foundation a 33-passenger bus and provide financial literacy workshops. Lincoln Financial Field was used as venue for camp send-off event.
• EA SportsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Hosted 28 high school young men for a two-day educational immersion at EA Orlando office, including deep dive into Madden NFL development and business pitch competition.
• Sow Good PartnershipmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership began in 2023, bringing new resources and expanded opportunities for program participants. SowGoodNow organization collaborates on youth programming.
• North10 PhiladelphiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership for Life Skills and College/Career Development programming. North10 provides youth participants who attend KB Foundation workshops and camps. Relationship began in 2022.
• ChipotlecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Annual sponsor since 2021, supporting the mission to provide high-quality mentoring experiences. Provides in-kind support for programs and events.
• University of Central FloridamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted half-day visit for Lunch & Learn program where students learned about Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media through Game Design Track, including portfolio development and academic expectations.
• Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy (FIEA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraduate-level game development institution where students observed advanced production studios and collaborative design spaces to understand how storytelling, coding, art, and business intersect.
• College PossiblemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local organization for career prep, college tours, and financial literacy workshops. Part of expanded reach through university partnerships.
• The Landing KitchenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for L.E.A.P. pre-departure events, including authentic Ivorian cuisine experiences for mentees and families.
• Penn MedicinemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPenn Medicine Emergency Department physicians conducted half-day medical training workshops at Boys Mentoring Camp, teaching wilderness medicine, CPR, cast building, and suturing skills.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Summer Search: Nonprofit that pairs low-income youth with adult mentors and includes international experiential travel components. Highly comparable to KB Foundation's combination of mentoring and L.E.A.P. international programming.
• Year Up: Workforce-development nonprofit serving young adults 18-24 from underserved communities with career training and corporate partnerships. Comparable target segment to KB Foundation's The Answer Project (T.A.P.) for ages 17-24.
• Bottom Line: Nonprofit focused on college access and degree completion for first-generation students from low-income backgrounds. Comparable emphasis on long-term youth outcomes and career/college readiness.
• College Possible: Nonprofit providing college access coaching and career prep to low-income students. Already a KB Foundation partner; comparable programming around college/career readiness and life skills.
• iMentor: Youth-mentoring nonprofit focused on college and career readiness through long-term mentoring relationships. Comparable target demographic and emphasis on career exposure similar to KB Foundation's Lunch & Learn.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Nationwide network of youth development clubs offering mentoring, life skills, and educational programming for ages 6-18. Closely comparable mission and programmatic structure to KB Foundation's Boys Mentoring Camp and Girls Glamp Camp.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National youth-mentoring nonprofit providing one-on-one and group-based mentoring for at-risk youth. Directly comparable to KB Foundation's core mentoring model, with significantly larger scale and brand recognition.

Regional players

• United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey: Regional philanthropic umbrella organization supporting youth-focused programs in the same Philadelphia footprint as KB Foundation, with overlapping corporate donor relationships.
• Philadelphia Youth Network: Regional intermediary connecting Philadelphia-area youth to education and career opportunities. Operates in the same geographic market and serves overlapping youth populations.

Emerging players

• Minds Matter: Nonprofit that prepares low-income high school students for college success through mentoring, test prep, and summer programs. Comparable model combining mentoring with structured enrichment experiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KB_Foundation
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@kbpower
• Instagraminstagram.com/kb_power
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kbfmentorship

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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