LOGAN Hope School

What LOGAN Hope School does

LOGAN Hope School is a single-site Christ-centered K-8 private school located at 4934 N. 13th St. in the Logan neighborhood of North Philadelphia. Founded in 2002 by Ken and Anita MacBain after witnessing the struggles of at-risk children of Cambodian refugees, the school has grown from 17 students to 85 students today, serving under-resourced families in the immediate community. The institution operates three integrated programs: a K-8 school (August-June), an after-school tutoring program, and a summer day camp designed to combat summer learning loss.

The educational product is built around the Teaching for Transformation (TfT) Christian framework, with rigorous K-8 instruction aligned to Pennsylvania standards using Sadlier's Math In Progress and Purposeful Design curricula. Small class sizes, individualized instruction, and Christ-centered social-emotional support are central to the value proposition, supported by a faculty of 11 teachers plus a school counselor and a leadership team of 5 including Head of School Jim Sovocool (since 2011) and Principal Aiyanna Anderson (since 2023). The school is governed by a 7-member board drawing leadership from Lockheed Martin, JEVS, Elsevier, and the local legal community.

The business model is a scholarship-supported nonprofit operating on a sliding-scale tuition structure. The stated all-in cost to educate one child is $12,500 annually, with families receiving $9,000-$11,000 in aid, leaving the majority of revenue to be covered by private donations, monthly and annual giving, Pennsylvania EITC/OSTC tax-credit scholarships, legacy gifts, and an annual Race for Education fundraising event held in April. There are no AI/ML capabilities; the technology stack consists of standard curricula, a Givebutter donation platform, a website, and an active Instagram channel.

Name

LOGAN Hope School

Legal name

LOGAN Hope School

Website

https://loganhope.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LOGAN Hope School is a Christ-centered K-8 private school in North Philadelphia serving 85 under-resourced students through sliding-scale tuition, after-school programs, and a summer camp, funded primarily by donations, EITC/OSTC tax credits, and community fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Private Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Christian K-8 education
• After-school tutoring
• Summer day camp
• Sliding-scale tuition
• Scholarship-based schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Sliding Scale Financial Aid: Families receive individualized, modified tuition costs based on a sliding scale according to family size and finances. The actual cost to educate one child is $12,500 annually, but families receive between $9,000-$11,000 in annual aid and scholarships, significantly reducing the actual tuition burden.
2. Private Donations and Corporate Contributions: One-time and monthly donations from individuals and corporations support the school's financial foundation and fund essential programs benefiting every child.
3. EITC/OSTC Tax Credit Programs: Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs enable individuals and corporations to reduce tax liability by up to 90% while funding scholarships for students.
4. Appreciated Assets and Retirement Donations: Direct gifts of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds; Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from retirement plans such as 401(k)s, IRAs, and Keoghs; legacy gifts through wills and estate plans.
5. Race for Education Fundraising Event: Annual fundraising event bringing together students, faculty, and families to sustain the community-supported education model through participant fundraising and corporate sponsorships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LOGAN Hope School operates a Christ-centered K-8 school program alongside an after-school tutoring program and a summer day camp, serving under-resourced students in the Logan neighborhood of North Philadelphia. The full annual cost to educate each child is $12,500, but families receive $9,000-$11,000 in sliding-scale aid and scholarships, making quality private Christian education accessible regardless of income.

Product overview

LOGAN Hope School is a single-site Christ-centered K-8 educational institution offering three interconnected programs: a K-8 school (August-June), an After-School Program, and a Summer Day Camp. The school operates on a community-supported financial model featuring tuition support with sliding-scale fees, EITC/OSTC tax credit donation programs, legacy giving options, and annual Race for Education fundraising events. Additional offerings include an After School Program providing tutoring and technology access, a Summer Program combating learning loss, extracurricular clubs, and volunteer opportunities. The school serves 85 students in the Logan neighborhood of North Philadelphia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Christ-Centered K-8 School Rigorous, holistic Christ-centered K-8 education serving under-resourced students in the Logan neighborhood of Philadelphia from August through June, with small class sizes, individualized instruction, strong student-teacher relationships, and Christ-centered social-emotional support aligned to Pennsylvania standards.
• After-School Program August-June program providing enrolled students with additional tutoring, class instruction, access to technology, and opportunities to interact with peers in a safe environment, supporting academic success and combating learning gaps.
• Summer Day Camp Program June-July program that combats 'summer sliding' through academic engagement, gospel teaching, exciting activities, and off-campus field trips in a safe learning environment for LOGAN Hope students.
• Sliding-Scale Tuition Program Individualized, sliding-scale tuition modification program based on family size and finances. The actual cost to educate one child is $12,500 annually; families receive $9,000-$11,000 in aid and scholarships, significantly reducing the tuition burden.
• EITC/OSTC Tax Credit Scholarship Program Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs enabling individuals and corporations to reduce tax liability by up to 90% while funding student scholarships at LOGAN Hope.
• Legacy Giving Program Planned giving program accepting gifts of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from 401(k)s, IRAs, and Keoghs, and legacy gifts through wills and estate plans.
• Race for Education Annual Fundraiser Annual April community fundraising event with Hope Runner program and four-tiered corporate sponsorships (Bronze $250, Silver $500, Gold $1,000, Platinum $5,000), supporting the community-funded education model.
• After-School Clubs Program Extracurricular after-school clubs including Bible Study, Podcasting Club, Knitting Club, and Comic Books and Animation Club for student interest development outside the classroom.

Quantifiable outcome

• Grown from 17 students in 2002 to 85 students today
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and moderate.

• HealthLink Dental ClinicminorOthersBoard member Deb Hedrick lends her wisdom to HealthLink Dental Clinic as one of her organizational involvements alongside her role at LOGAN Hope.
• Medleycott Family FoundationminorOthersBoard member Deb Hedrick serves on the Medleycott Family Foundation board, bringing governance experience to LOGAN Hope.
• St. John's Anglican ChurchmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard member Deb Hedrick is a devoted member of St. John's Anglican Church where she organizes hospitality, connecting her community involvement with LOGAN Hope's mission.
• John Jay InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard member Gregory Schaller, PhD mentors emerging leaders through the John Jay Institute and brings them to LOGAN Hope to serve.
• William Penn Charter SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for the annual Race for Education event on April 17th, 2026 (rain date April 24th).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• St. James School: A Christ-centered K-8 school in Philadelphia serving under-resourced students with a similar scholarship-based model and character-driven curriculum. The most direct comparable in mission, geography, and operating approach.
• City School: A faith-based K-8 school in Philadelphia serving low-income families through a multi-site or community-based model with sliding-scale tuition. Operates in the same niche with a similar scholarship-funded approach.

Regional players

• Friends Select School: An independent Quaker pre-K-12 school in Center City Philadelphia. Comparable as a private Philadelphia K-12 institution, though tuition-based and serving a more affluent population.

Broad incumbents

• KIPP Philadelphia Schools: A public charter K-12 network serving predominantly low-income Philadelphia students. Comparable in serving under-resourced urban families with a college-prep mission, though secular and public-funded rather than faith-based and donor-funded.
• New Foundations Charter School: A K-8 charter school in the Philadelphia area serving a diverse, predominantly low-income student population. Comparable in grade band and demographic focus, though secular and publicly funded.
• Esperanza Academy Charter School: A charter school network in Philadelphia serving low-income, Hispanic-majority communities. Comparable in serving under-resourced students in the same metropolitan area, though at a larger scale and with a different funding/governance model.
• Maternity BVM / St. Laurentius Catholic Schools (Philadelphia): Catholic-grade schools in Philadelphia providing faith-based K-8 education, often serving low-income and immigrant families. Comparable in faith-based K-8 mission and Philadelphia footprint, though governed by the Archdiocese rather than independent.
• Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School: A Catholic, college-prep high school serving under-resourced Philadelphia students through a corporate work-study model. Comparable in mission and faith-based, low-income student focus, though operating at the high school level with a different funding mechanism.

Others

• Westminster Theological Seminary (Youth / Educational Programs): A Reformed Christian seminary in the Philadelphia area that supports faith-based K-12 educational initiatives. Comparable as a faith-based educational institution in the same region, though focused on higher education rather than K-8.
• Maguire Foundation / Scholarship Fund Organizations: Pennsylvania-based scholarship and faith-based education advocacy organizations supporting low-income families seeking Christ-centered schooling. Comparable as ecosystem partners that channel tax-credit scholarship funding to schools like LOGAN Hope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/loganhopeschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/logan-hope-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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