Puddle Jumpers Incorporated

What Puddle Jumpers Incorporated does

Puddle Jumpers Incorporated is a non-profit, non-government charitable organization founded in May 2012 by Melanie Tate and headquartered in Glandore, South Australia. The organization delivers social development services to vulnerable children and families in South Australia, with priority access reserved for children not living with their birth parents, including those in foster care, kinship care, and grandparent-headed households. Its core programs include themed residential camps for children aged birth to 15 and their families, single-day activity programs, the MinTies leadership development program for 14-16 year olds, and weekly Community Food Nights providing free groceries and meals. The organization also operates a Charity Op Shop in Melrose Park that resells donated goods to fund programs.

The organization relies on a hybrid of 20 paid staff and over 500 predominantly young-adult volunteers for service delivery, with a structured volunteer pipeline through the MinTies program. Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of individual and corporate cash donations, an annual A$100 Club 100 corporate membership program, retail sales from the Op Shop, in-kind contributions of food and goods, and grants/partnerships with major food rescue organizations (OzHarvest, Foodbank) and the South Australian Government. All services to beneficiaries are provided free of charge, and donations over A$2 are tax-deductible under its registered charity status (ABN 48 946 051 199).

The organization has no proprietary technology platform, operating from a standard WordPress website with social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Its technology is effectively non-existent as a differentiator; operational value derives from human capital, referral relationships with schools and social service agencies, and direct service delivery infrastructure. Over its history, the organization has faced operational disruption including a Supreme Court-ordered relocation from a prominent Le Cornu/Anzac Highway site to its current Glandore premises, and has received multiple regional and national awards recognizing its community impact.

Name

Puddle Jumpers Incorporated

Legal name

Puddle Jumpers Incorporated

Website

https://puddlejumpers.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Puddle Jumpers Incorporated is a South Australian non-profit founded in 2012 that delivers free recreational camps, activity days, and weekly Community Food Nights to vulnerable children and families, supported by 20 staff and 500+ volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Services / Child Welfare

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Community Food Services (624210), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL)

Keywords

• Child welfare services
• Community food relief
• Recreational camp programs
• Nonprofit charity services
• Corporate social sponsorship

Headquarters

HQ city

Glandore

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Cash donations from individuals and corporations, all donations over $2.00 are fully tax deductible. Accepts donations via cash, credit card, debit card, cheque, bank transfer.
2. Op Shop Sales: Charity op shop in Melrose Park selling donated goods including homewares, clothes, toys, electronics and leisure items. Revenue funds camps and free food nights.
3. Club 100 Membership: Annual $100 membership program for businesses and individuals providing corporate benefits including logo placement, newsletter mentions, event invitations, and volunteer opportunities in exchange for donation.
4. In-kind Donations: Receives donations of clothing, food, furniture, services and equipment from supporters and corporate partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Puddle Jumpers Incorporated is a non-profit, non-government charity that delivers free social development programs to vulnerable children and families in South Australia. Its core offerings are themed residential camps (for children birth to 15 and families), the MinTies leadership mentoring program for ages 14-16, single-day Activity Days around Adelaide, and weekly Community Food Nights providing free groceries and meals. The organization is funded through donations, a charity Op Shop, and the Club 100 corporate sponsorship program.

Product overview

Puddle Jumpers Inc is a non-profit, non-government charitable organization providing social development services to vulnerable children and families in South Australia. The organization operates a unified service portfolio centered on camps (themed residential programs for children birth-15 and families), the MinTies leadership program (ages 14-16), activity days, and Community Food Nights. Supporting programs include an Op Shop, Club 100 corporate sponsorship, child referral services, volunteer engagement, and annual fundraisers like Welly Boots Day and Kindness Cakes. All services prioritize children not living with birth parents, including those in foster care, guardianship, or grandparent care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Camps Program Residential camps for children (birth to 15 years) and families featuring themed experiences. Camps run Friday to Sunday for children/families and Thursday to Sunday for MinTies participants. Provided free of charge to vulnerable children and families in South Australia.
• MinTies Program Mentor in Training program for children aged 14-16 years conducted during camps, providing leadership development, conflict management, communication, team-building, and problem-solving skills in a safe environment.
• Activity Days Single-day activities for children and families held throughout Adelaide including Zoo visits, Horse Riding, Bowling, Roller Skating, Bounce, Ice Skating, Jam Factory tours, Cooking, Rock climbing, Beach/Pool days, and Movies.
• Community Food Nights Weekly Monday night food relief program (5pm-7pm) providing free groceries, hot meals, tea/coffee, and children's play areas. Early intervention family strengthening service sourced from OzHarvest, Foodbank, and other donors.
• Op Shop Charity op shop in Melrose Park (979 South Road) selling donated goods including homewares, clothes, toys, and electronics. Proceeds fund camps and Free Food Nights. Also provides a free food trolley for families in need during operating hours.
• Club 100 – Because Kids Matter Program Corporate sponsorship program requesting $100 per year from businesses; provides benefits including certificate, logo display on website, newsletter mentions, event reports, and access to guest speakers. All donations are tax deductible.
• Kindness Cakes for Kids Program allowing sponsorship of birthday cakes ($50, tax deductible) for children in need, with a nomination process for recipients.
• Wear Your Welly Boots Day Annual fundraising event encouraging people to wear welly boots to work or school to raise funds for disadvantaged children.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 400+ children in need per year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered major partner and minor.

• OzHarvestmajor partnerOthersMajor partner providing donations of food for camps and free food nights. OzHarvest is a food rescue organization that supplies fresh food to help fund programs.
• Food Bankmajor partnerOthersMajor partner for community food nights, providing food supplies to support the early intervention program.
• SOS Children's Villagemajor partnerOthersMajor partner supporting community food nights and family support programs.
• SA Governmentmajor partnerOthersGovernment partner supporting community food nights and programs.
• KPMGminorOthersCorporate supporter of community food nights, providing professional services or donations.
• Wallmans LawyersminorOthersChosen as charity of choice in 2018, providing ongoing support.
• Chinese Business Network of South Australia (CBNSA)minorOthersChosen as Charity of Choice for the Chinese Business Network of SA in 2014, providing business community support.
• LinfoxminorOthersCorporate supporter providing logistics and transport services for donated goods.
• Kiwanis Adelaide HillsminorOthersService club that has fund-raised and donated money to support programs.
• Rotary FoundationminorOthersFoundation supporter of community food nights programs.
• Lions ClubminorOthersService organization supporter of community food nights.
• Ace SkylightsminorOthersCorporate supporter providing skylight installation services.
• Actron AirminorOthersCorporate supporter providing air conditioning installation.
• Good Company PlatformminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed on The Good Company's website platform for charity visibility and corporate engagement.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• OzHarvest: Australia's leading food rescue organization that supplies Puddle Jumpers with food for camps and Free Food Nights. Directly comparable as a food-relief nonprofit with overlapping beneficiary and volunteer models.
• Camp Quality: Australian charity running camps and activity programs for children facing serious illness. Directly comparable in operating themed camps and activity days for vulnerable Australian children.
• Barnardos Australia: Australian child welfare charity focused on children in out-of-home care, including kinship care and foster care. Directly comparable target cohort and family support programming in the same Australian market.
• Variety Australia: Australian children's charity supporting children with disabilities and disadvantage through grants, programs and events. Comparable in serving disadvantaged Australian children through grant-funded program delivery.
• Starlight Children's Foundation Australia: Australian children's charity providing in-hospital and recreational programs for seriously ill and disadvantaged children. Comparable in delivering experiential and recreational programs to vulnerable Australian children.
• Foodbank: Australia's largest hunger-relief charity and major food-supply partner for Puddle Jumpers' Community Food Nights. Directly comparable in mission to address food insecurity among vulnerable families.

Broad incumbents

• Mission Australia: Large Australian non-profit providing housing, family support and youth services. Comparable as a multi-program social services operator serving disadvantaged families and children across Australia.
• Salvation Army Australia: Major Australian social services and welfare organization offering food relief, family services and community programs. Comparable as a broader social services operator in the same Australian geography.
• SOS Children's Villages: International non-profit supporting children not living with birth parents, a major partner of Puddle Jumpers. Comparable in priority cohort (out-of-home care children) and family strengthening programs.

Emerging players

• Redkite: Australian charity supporting children with cancer and their families through financial assistance and programs. Comparable in mission focus on Australian children facing serious adversity, though more narrowly scoped to oncology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PuddleJumpersSA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCBWHJdDKFN5uXXavgHi1k9g
• Facebookfacebook.com/PuddlejumpersSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/puddle-jumpers-incorporated
• Instagraminstagram.com/puddlejumperssa

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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