Michigan Youth Empowerment Foundation

Name

Michigan Youth Empowerment Foundation

Legal name

Michigan Youth Empowerment Foundation

Website

https://myefound.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Education and STEAM Enrichment Services

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Computer Training (61142), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Coding, Game Design & Computer Science Camps (EDAMALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Robotics, Engineering & Makers Camps (EDAMALAE), STEM & Science Camps (Biology, Chemistry, Space, Lab Science) (EDAMALAC)

Keywords

• Youth education programs
• STEAM education nonprofit
• K-12 enrichment services
• Community technology classes
• Scholarship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Troy

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. Foundation Grants and Donations: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, mYe Foundation operates primarily through grants and charitable donations. The foundation received Sensata Foundation Grants in 2020 and 2021, supporting STEM education programs and operational costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

mYe Foundation delivers free STEAM, leadership, and entrepreneurship education programs to K-12 students in the Metro Detroit area, including coding, robotics, 3D design, music production, video editing, and graphic design classes. Programs are delivered through community technology classes at the Detroit Public Library, "Close to the Masters" industry-leader seminars, the annual Metro Detroit Youth Fair, international service trips, and the mYe Elite Scholarship ($500 awards to outstanding high school seniors).

Product overview

Michigan Youth Empowerment Foundation (mYe) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering a portfolio of interconnected youth empowerment programs rather than a single product. The core offerings include STEAM Education Programs (coding, robotics, 3D Design, music production, video editing, graphic design), Entrepreneurship & Finance Classes, and free Community Technology Classes at Detroit Public Library. These are complemented by experiential programs including the Metro Detroit Youth Fair (launched 2019), "Close to the Masters" Seminars connecting students with industry leaders, and Global Service Trips to China. The mYe Elite Scholarship provides financial support to high-performing seniors. Together, these programs form a holistic educational ecosystem designed to bridge academic learning with real-world technological applications and community contribution.

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Products and services

• STEAM Education Programs Comprehensive K-12 instructional program covering coding, robotics, 3D Design, music production, video editing, graphic design, and other technology-focused subjects designed to foster students' interests in STEAM and real-world technological applications. Targeted at K-12 students in the Metro Detroit area.
• Entrepreneurship & Finance Classes Classes teaching entrepreneurship, finance, AP preparation, writing, and public speaking, designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world business applications. Targeted at K-12 students in the Metro Detroit area.
• Community Technology Classes Free technology education classes delivered at Detroit Public Library locations, providing community access to mYe's STEAM learning resources. Targeted at K-12 students and broader community participants in Metro Detroit.
• Close to the Masters Seminars Seminar series connecting K-12 students directly with industry leaders across different sectors to provide mentorship and real-world insights. Targeted at K-12 students participating in mYe programs.
• mYe Elite Scholarship Annual scholarship program awarding up to four $500 scholarships to outstanding high school seniors who have volunteered in mYe programs and exemplify the foundation's "Learn, Aspire, Contribute" values. Selection is based on impact and contributions to mYe, leadership demonstration, and community service.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MakeX Spark CompetitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020mYe Foundation mentored 24 students who participated in the 2020 MakeX Spark online competition. 18 students won prizes and one received the Young All-Rounder title (top 5 overall). mYe was awarded one of 5 Excellent Organization Awards.
• BBM FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020mYe Foundation sponsored 24 students to participate in the 'Breath Body Mind for Youth' teacher training provided by the BBM Foundation. All students received youth teacher certifications and will help other youths in the community.
• Metro Detroit Youth FaircoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019mYe Foundation launched the Metro Detroit Youth Fair in 2019 to encourage youth to pursue exploration in innovation and entrepreneurship. The fair serves as both a community event and platform for student showcase.
• China Rural Education InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Organized 2-week Global Service Trips to China in 2018 and 2019 to teach STEM at underprivileged villages, providing international service-learning opportunities for students.
• Detroit Public LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Ongoing partnership providing free Community Technology Classes at Detroit Public Library locations. This partnership enables mYe to deliver STEAM education programs to the broader Metro Detroit community at no cost to participants.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology): Nonprofit running K-12 robotics competitions (FIRST LEGO League, FIRST Robotics Competition). Directly comparable to mYe's robotics training and MakeX Spark competition mentoring work, though FIRST operates globally at much larger scale.
• Girls Who Code: Nonprofit running free coding programs and clubs for K-12 students with a focus on closing the gender gap in tech. Operates an analogous free, community-based model for youth coding education and shares mYe's STEAM/youth empowerment mission.
• STEM NOLA: Nonprofit delivering community-based STEM education to K-12 students, particularly in underserved neighborhoods. Closely comparable in mission, free community-class delivery model, and STEAM curriculum breadth.
• Black Girls CODE: Nonprofit providing technology education for Black girls and youth of color. Comparable to mYe as a community-led, free STEAM program targeting underrepresented K-12 students with coding, robotics, and entrepreneurship exposure.
• Iridescent (Curiosity Machine): Nonprofit running STEM/STEAM programs for underrepresented youth through family engagement and mentorship. Comparable as a small nonprofit combining K-12 STEM education with industry mentorship, similar to mYe's 'Close to the Masters' seminars.
• Citizen Schools: Nonprofit providing after-school enrichment and career-focused programming for K-12 students, leveraging industry volunteers as mentors. Comparable in using industry-leader mentorship (analogous to mYe's 'Close to the Masters') to deliver applied STEAM exposure to youth.

Broad incumbents

• Code.org: Large 501(c)(3) nonprofit promoting computer science education in K-12 schools. Both organizations share the mission of expanding K-12 access to coding education, but Code.org operates nationally and at scale via school district partnerships rather than community library classes.
• Microsoft TEALS: Microsoft philanthropy program bringing computer science education into high schools via industry volunteers. Comparable as a K-12 computer science education initiative, but operates via school partnerships rather than community library classes.
• Khan Academy: Large free online education nonprofit covering math, science, computing, and humanities for K-12 and beyond. Loosely comparable as a free, mission-driven K-12 education provider, though primarily online rather than community-based.

Emerging players

• MakerKids: STEAM education program for kids focused on coding, robotics, and makerspace activities. Comparable in subject-matter focus (coding, robotics, 3D design) and youth audience, though operates more as fee-based camps and after-school programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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