Providence After School Alliance

What Providence After School Alliance does

Providence After School Alliance (PASA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit intermediary organization founded in 2005 in Providence, Rhode Island, that operates a citywide out-of-school-time learning ecosystem for youth in grades 6-12. PASA coordinates two flagship programs: AfterZone, which serves 6th-8th grade students at four Providence Public Middle Schools (Nathan Bishop, DelSesto, Esek Hopkins, Roger Williams), and Hub, which serves 9th-12th grade students at Hope High School and Juanita Sanchez Educational Complex, supplemented by the Rhode Island All Course Network for credit-bearing work-based learning and AfterZone Summer Scholars / Hub Summer Programs. PASA does not build a proprietary technology platform; instead it uses validated assessment tools (HSA-R, SAYO-Y, SAYO-T) developed by the National Institute of Out-of-School Time to measure outcomes and operates 200+ programs annually across 6 school sites with 130+ part-time instructors, providing free programming including meals and transportation.

PASA's revenue model is a hybrid of philanthropic donations and government grants. All programs are delivered free of charge to youth and families. Core funding is sourced from 21st Century Community Learning Centers, the City of Providence, Providence Public School District, and the Rhode Island Department of Education, supplemented by corporate and foundation philanthropy from Bank of America, Fidelity Investments, HarborOne Foundation, Rhode Island Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and The Champlin Foundation. The organization employs 23 full-time staff and produces documented outcomes (25% fewer school absences, one-third grade higher math scores, 87% of AfterZone youth reporting programs help them discover what they are good at). Program providers are recruited through RFPs issued three times per year, with site coordinators embedded at each school. PASA also offers paid Professional Development Services (technical assistance, coaching, program assessment) to other communities, representing a nascent earned-revenue stream.

Name

Providence After School Alliance

Legal name

Providence After School Alliance

Website

https://mypasa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Providence After School Alliance (PASA) is a Providence, RI nonprofit intermediary that coordinates free after-school and summer programs for 6th-12th grade youth across 6 school sites, delivering 200+ programs annually through 130+ community providers and funded by government grants and philanthropy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development and After-School Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC), After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs) (EDAJALAM), Homework Clubs & After-School Learning Centers (EDANAHAB)

Keywords

• After-school programs
• Youth enrichment services
• Out-of-school learning
• Community education programs
• Summer learning initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Providence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Philanthropic Donations: PASA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN # 26-0319193) that relies on charitable contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Donations support free programs for youth including STEM, arts, sports, and skills-based programming. Specific named funding partners include Bank of America, Fidelity Investments, HarborOne Foundation, Rhode Island Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, The Champlin Foundation, and others.
2. Government Funding: PASA receives support from public funding sources including 21st Century Community Learning Centers, City of Providence, Providence Public School District, and Rhode Island Department of Education to sustain and expand after-school programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Providence After School Alliance operates a citywide ecosystem of free after-school and summer learning programs for Providence youth in grades 6-12. Through its AfterZone (middle school) and Hub (high school) programs, PASA coordinates 200+ hands-on enrichment offerings in STEM, arts, sports, and skills at six school sites, with meals, transportation, and credit-bearing coursework included. The organization functions as an intermediary, mobilizing 130+ community-based program providers and integrating school, city, and foundation resources to deliver out-of-school-time learning at no cost to families.

Product overview

Providence After School Alliance (PASA) operates a unified ecosystem of out-of-school time learning programs for Providence youth in grades 6-12. The core offerings consist of AfterZone (middle school programs serving Nathan Bishop, DelSesto, Esek Hopkins, and Roger Williams Middle Schools) and Hub (high school programs at Hope High School and Juanita Sanchez Educational Complex). These are complemented by the Rhode Island All Course Network for credit-bearing coursework, Expanded Learning Videos, and Professional Development Services. All programs are provided at no cost to youth and families, with PASA handling citywide coordination, transportation, meals, and program quality standards. Programs operate 30+ weeks annually across fall, winter, spring, and summer sessions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AfterZone

Quantifiable outcome

• Youth who regularly participated in AfterZone had 25% fewer school absences and math grades 1/3 of a grade higher than non-participating peers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Afterschool AlliancecoreOthersNational membership organization supporting after-school programs. PASA maintains membership and participates in national after-school initiatives.
• Every Hour CountscoreOthersNational coalition focused on expanding learning opportunities. PASA collaborates on quality improvement systems and professional development frameworks.
• National Afterschool AssociationcoreOthersProfessional association for the afterschool field. PASA maintains membership for professional development and industry engagement.
• National Summer Learning AssociationcoreOthersOrganization dedicated to summer learning programs. PASA participates as a member supporting summer programming initiatives.
• Rhode Island Afterschool NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level coalition of afterschool programs in Rhode Island. PASA collaborates on statewide initiatives and policy advocacy.
• Providence Public School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary educational partner providing school facilities, student access, and coordination for AfterZone and Hub programs at 6 schools. PASA operates programs within schools during and after school hours.
• Boys and Girls Club ProvidencemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization co-delivering programming at Roger Williams Middle School for AfterZone programs.
• Brown UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education partner providing programs and resources for Providence youth through PASA network.
• Trinity Repertory CompanymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerforming arts organization providing drama and theater programming for AfterZone youth.
• Save the BaymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization providing marine science and environmental education programs for AfterZone.
• Genesis CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization providing culinary arts and other programming for Hub high school students.
• Junior Achievement RImajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing entrepreneurship and career readiness programs including 'JA Company Pop Up' for Hub students.
• Community Libraries of ProvidencemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic library system partnership providing literacy and learning resources and program locations.
• Providence Children's MuseummajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMuseum partner providing hands-on learning experiences and program locations for youth.
• Farm Fresh Rhode IslandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing food and nutrition education programs supporting PASA's meal programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Year Up: Year Up is a national workforce development nonprofit providing career pathway training for young adults. Its focus on career readiness and work-based learning for older youth parallels PASA's Hub high school work-based learning model, though it serves a slightly older post-secondary population.
• National Summer Learning Association: National Summer Learning Association is a national organization dedicated to summer learning programs. PASA is a member; it is a broader incumbent focused on the same summer enrichment category that PASA operates within at the city level.
• Afterschool Alliance: Afterschool Alliance is a national membership organization supporting after-school programs broadly. PASA maintains membership; it is a broader-market policy and advocacy incumbent in the same after-school ecosystem, operating at national rather than citywide scale.
• City Year Providence: City Year Providence places near-peer mentors in Providence Public Schools to support student engagement and academic outcomes. While its model is slightly different (in-school mentorship), it serves the same Providence youth population with overlapping developmental outcomes and is supported by overlapping funders.

Direct peers

• YMCA of Greater Providence: YMCA of Greater Providence provides after-school programs, youth enrichment, and summer learning experiences for Providence youth. It is a direct competitor in the same after-school and youth development space serving a similar demographic.
• Providence Children's Museum: Providence Children's Museum is a direct partner delivering hands-on learning experiences for PASA's AfterZone youth. While not a direct competitor, it operates as a comparable Providence-based youth education and enrichment provider with overlapping program offerings.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence: Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence is a direct peer operating after-school and youth development programs in Providence, including co-delivering programming with PASA at Roger Williams Middle School. Same target population, same geography, same after-school programming model.
• Every Hour Counts: Every Hour Counts is a national coalition of citywide intermediaries focused on expanding learning opportunities. PASA is a member; the organization is a direct peer in the intermediary/coordination model for after-school systems serving similar youth populations.
• Rhode Island Afterschool Network: Rhode Island Afterschool Network is a state-level coalition of afterschool programs in which PASA is a Collaborating Partner. It is a peer in the same after-school advocacy/coordination space, focused on statewide initiatives and policy advocacy for the same target population.

Regional players

• College Spring: College Spring (now part of uAspire) is a nonprofit that provides college readiness support, including SAT prep and college counseling, to low-income high school students. It overlaps with PASA's Hub high school programs around college and career preparation, though it operates in different geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ProvAfterSchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/ProvidenceAfterSchoolAlliance
• Instagraminstagram.com/jsec.360.hub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/providence-after-school-alliance

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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