What Party With Purpose does

Party With Purpose is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2002 in Hoboken, New Jersey, by Scott Delea in the wake of the September 11 attacks, with the mission of channeling local professionals' social engagement into funding for children's charities. Operationally it runs as a 100% volunteer organization with a 14-person board and leadership structure (Founder Scott Delea; President & Treasurer Nicole Rocanello; Vice President Michelle Gesser), mailing address at P.O. Box 1045, Hoboken, NJ. Its core offerings are a portfolio of social fundraisers: a waterfront PWP 5K race at Pier A, an Annual Gala, a Charity Cornhole Tournament co-hosted with Layups 4 Life, themed trivia bar crawls, a Christmas in July fundraiser (Jersey Shore), an International Day of Yoga event, and a recurring team of charity runners in the TCS NYC Marathon through an 11+ year partnership with New York Road Runners. There is no proprietary technology stack; registrations flow through third-party platforms (Eventbrite, TicketTailor, RunSignUp, Zeffy) and the website is built on Squarespace, with communications handled via email newsletter and Instagram.

Revenue is generated through four streams: per-event participation fees ($25-$150 individual / $60-$70 team tickets), tiered individual donations (Giver through Benefactor at $25-$1,000 levels plus custom), three-tier corporate sponsorships (Bronze $2,500, Gold $5,000, Platinum $10,000 multi-year contracts that include logo placement, race registrations, and VIP gala invitations), and marathon fundraising minimums via NYRR charity bibs. The organization reports having donated cumulatively over $1,000,000 to local children's charities since founding. In 2026, it formalized this giving through micro-grants of $500-$3,500 to 26 grantee organizations, including Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson and Monmouth Counties, Hoboken Shelter, HOPES CAP, Team Wilderness, KYDS, Inspire Life, Layups 4 Life, United Children's Music Project, Mile Square Theatre, Community Lifestyle, and others. In June 2024, operations expanded via a Jersey Shore chapter led by board member Mitra Corral. Customer segments are hybrid: local young professionals (event attendees and donors), local children's charities (grantees), local/national businesses (corporate sponsors), and runners (5K and marathon fundraisers).

Name

Party With Purpose

Legal name

Party With Purpose

Website

https://partywithpurpose.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Party With Purpose is a Hoboken, NJ-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2002 that runs social fundraising events — a signature 5K, annual gala, cornhole tournament, and NYC Marathon charity team — to direct donations to local children's charities in Hudson County and the Jersey Shore.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Fundraising and Event Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Fundraisers & Charity Events (Gala/Walks excluded) (MPAGAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

Keywords

• Charity fundraising events
• Nonprofit event management
• Community philanthropy services
• Corporate sponsorship programs
• Volunteer coordination services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoboken

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Participation Fees: Revenue generated from ticket sales and registration fees for events such as 5K races, galas, trivia bar crawls, cornhole tournaments, and charity concerts. Prices vary by event, ranging from $25-$150 per person or $60-$70 per team.
2. Individual Donations: Direct monetary contributions from individuals supporting local children's charities. Donation tiers include $25, $50, $75, $100, $250, $500, and $1,000 levels, plus custom amounts.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Business sponsorships at multiple tiers: Platinum ($10,000), Gold ($5,000), and Bronze ($2,500). Sponsors receive logo visibility, event registrations, VIP invitations, and recognition across promotional materials.
4. Marathon Charity Spots: PWP serves as an official charity partner with New York Road Runners for the TCS New York City Marathon, offering charity spots to runners who fundraise on behalf of the organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Party With Purpose is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit that organizes and hosts social fundraising events — including a 5K race, annual gala, cornhole tournament, trivia bar crawls, and NYC Marathon charity entries — to raise money for local children's charities in Hudson County, NJ and the Jersey Shore. It also accepts individual donations and corporate sponsorships at tiered levels, and publishes volunteer opportunities for community members. The organization functions as a fundraising and event-management nonprofit rather than a software or product company.

Product overview

Party With Purpose is a 100% volunteer-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that combines social events with charitable giving to support local children's charities in Hudson County, NJ and surrounding areas. Founded in 2002, the organization operates as a collection of fundraising programs rather than a traditional tech product. The core offerings include the annual PWP 5K Race and After Party, Annual Gala, Charity Cornhole Tournament, NYC Marathon Team Partnership, and volunteer opportunities. The organization also maintains a Jersey Shore Chapter with regional events. Revenue is generated through event registrations, corporate sponsorships, and individual donations. The organization has donated over $1 million to local children's charities including Boys and Girls Clubs, HOPES, Mile Square Theatre, Community Lifestyle, and 20+ other charity partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PWP 5K Race and After Party Annual 5K race held at Pier A in Hoboken with waterfront NYC skyline views, supporting local youth charities. Includes a kids fun run and post-race after party with live DJ and beer/wine garden.
• Annual Gala Annual fundraising gala featuring cocktails, passed appetizers, live music, and silent auction to celebrate collective impact and raise funds for local children's charities.
• Charity Cornhole Tournament Annual cornhole tournament held at Willie McBrides pub, raising funds for cancer research and local children's charities in partnership with Layups 4 Life.
• Jersey Shore Chapter Programs Coastal extension of PWP's charitable mission to the Jersey Shore area, led by board member Mitra Corral. Includes events such as Team Wilderness beach days and Christmas in July fundraisers supporting local youth charities.
• NYC Marathon Charity Team Charity partnership with New York Road Runners providing spots for runners to gain eligibility to the TCS New York City Marathon, with proceeds supporting local children's charities. PWP has held the partnership for over a decade.
• Volunteer Program Monthly volunteer meetings and event-based volunteer opportunities for community members to support PWP's charitable initiatives and connect with local youth charities.
• Charitable Donation Services Tax-deductible donation platform accepting one-time, weekly, and monthly donations at tiered levels (Giver through Benefactor) to support underfunded local children's charities and worthy causes.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program Corporate sponsorship opportunities at three tiers (Platinum $10,000, Gold $5,000, Bronze $2,500) providing logo visibility, race registrations, and VIP event invitations in exchange for supporting PWP events.

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Team WildernesscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024PWP Jersey Shore collaborates with Team Wilderness on outdoor events for urban youth, including beach days and hiking adventures. Team Wilderness runs wilderness excursions for youth from underserved communities.
• Layups 4 LifecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Annual co-host of Charity Cornhole Tournament to raise funds for cancer research and local children's charities. Multi-year partnership with shared mission of supporting youth and health causes.
• New York Road Runners (NYRR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPWP has been an official charity partner with NYRR for over a decade, offering charity spots for runners to participate in the TCS New York City Marathon. This partnership enables runners to fundraise for local children's charities through marathon participation.
• Royal FlushminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProud sponsor of Party With Purpose events.
• Ernst & YoungminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting PWP events.
• ACMEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor of PWP events.
• Alessio'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal restaurant sponsor of PWP events.
• Base GymminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFitness facility sponsor of PWP events.
• Ben & Jerry'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational brand local franchise sponsor of PWP events.
• Fleet FeetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRunning specialty retailer sponsor of the PWP 5K race.
• HiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor of PWP events.
• Hoboken GirlminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal media partner covering PWP events and providing promotional visibility.
• Hoboken MademinorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal media/promotional partner for PWP events.
• IronstateminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor of PWP events.
• SCHMITTY'SminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor of PWP events.
• Shop RiteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRetail sponsor of PWP events.
• The Local ThreadminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor of PWP events.
• Firm AFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor of PWP events.
• The CounterfeitersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLive music performers at PWP Jersey Shore Christmas in July fundraiser events.
• Friendly Green JacketsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost organization for Back to Summer Charity Concert Fundraiser benefiting PWP Jersey Shore and other local charities.
• Consulate General of IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of International Day of Yoga-Hoboken event at Pier A.
• Hoboken Business AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for International Day of Yoga-Hoboken event.
• Radha Devi Om and Urban SoulsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoga organization co-hosting International Day of Yoga-Hoboken.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Cancer Society: Operates Relay for Life, the dominant community-overnight fundraising event format — same event-based, volunteer-driven local-chapter model that PWP operates at a much smaller scale.
• Susan G. Komen: Race for the Cure / 3-Day Walk franchise built on the same template as PWP's 5K — paid community race registrations channeling funds to mission beneficiaries through a volunteer-led local chapter network.
• Habitat for Humanity: Operates local-chapter event-based fundraising (gala, build days, 5Ks) sustaining community programming — a direct analog of PWP's signature-event-per-chapter model, scaled nationally.
• March of Dimes: National maternal and infant-health nonprofit that pioneered the signature community fundraising walk (March for Babies) — the template for race/walk-based giving that PWP's 5K mimics at local scale.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National youth-mentoring nonprofit with strong Hudson County presence, competing for the same corporate sponsors, young-professional donors, and volunteer pool that PWP targets.

Direct peers

• St. Baldrick's Foundation: National childhood-cancer charity built around community fundraising events (head-shaving, runs, galas). Closest large-scale analog to PWP's event-driven, volunteer-led fundraising model for children's causes.
• Team Wilderness: Hoboken/Jersey Shore-based 501(c)(3) running outdoor youth-development programming — directly partnered with PWP on the Christmas in July and beach-day series, sharing both mission and local geography.
• Community Lifestyle: Hoboken-based youth-enrichment nonprofit and a PWP charity partner running free youth sports — operates in the same Hoboken geography and donor pool with a similarly small, community-funded operating footprint.
• Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation: Childhood-cancer charity combining grassroots events (lemonade stands, runs) with major-gift fundraising for kids' causes — same kids-focused, event-centric operating model as PWP.
• Boys & Girls Club of Hudson County: PWP's largest beneficiary partner; operates local Hudson County youth programs with similar community-funding model and shares the same Hoboken geography and donor pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/partywithpurpose
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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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