Ripple Effect 22

What Ripple Effect 22 does

Ripple Effect 22 is a San Francisco-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2016 by Stefan Gartrell, a former professional baseball player, to mentor and develop purpose in underrepresented middle and high school students in the Bay Area. The organization delivers its programming through a portfolio of initiatives including Kingdom Club (school-based chapters), The WAVE (an 18-lesson purpose development curriculum), The Effect (1:1 mentorship), Community Work, Conferences & Camps (including the Redefined Youth Camp), and Block to Block (community outreach). The methodological backbone is a proprietary framework called the 4 P's (Purpose, Plan, Pair, Path), which structures how the organization engages students, pairs them with mentors, and charts individual development plans.

The organization operates with a small team of 7 employees and reports 1,500+ students mentored cumulatively across 30+ active Kingdom Clubs, supported by 14+ community partners. Governance is reinforced by a board that includes Bobby Evans, former General Manager of the San Francisco Giants, providing reputational capital and donor network access.

The business model is a donation-funded nonprofit: programming is delivered at no cost to students, and operating revenue is sourced from charitable contributions. There is no disclosed pricing model, fee-for-service offering, or commercial revenue stream. The organization does not disclose financial statements, major institutional grants, or corporate sponsorships, and all operations are concentrated in the San Francisco Bay Area with no evidence of geographic expansion.

Name

Ripple Effect 22

Legal name

Ripple Effect 22

Website

https://re22.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ripple Effect 22 is a San Francisco-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that mentors underrepresented middle and high school youth through purpose development curricula, one-on-one mentorship, school-based clubs, and community programs in the Bay Area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Youth mentorship services
• Youth development programs
• After-school programs
• Community youth outreach
• Student purpose development

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

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. Donations and Charitable Contributions: RE22 operates primarily through donations and charitable contributions from individuals, organizations, and community partners. The organization accepts donations through Zeffy platform and is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit with EIN # 811449619.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ripple Effect 22 (RE22) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers youth purpose development and mentorship programming to students. It runs in-school, after-school, weekend, and summer-camp programs free of charge, including named offerings such as Kingdom Club, The WAVE, The Effect, Redefined Youth Camp, Conferences/Camps, and Block to Block. The organization reaches youth through partnerships with schools, churches, and community organizations and has served more than 1,500 students.

Product overview

RE22 is a youth purpose development organization offering multiple interconnected programs in the San Francisco Bay Area. The core programs include Kingdom Club (student-led Christian clubs on school campuses), The WAVE (an 18-lesson proprietary school-based curriculum), The Effect (one-on-one mentorship), Community Work (outreach and service), and Conferences & Camps (including Redefined Youth Camp). The programs are designed to work together to help students discover purpose, build confidence, and develop leadership skills through mentorship, peer support, and faith-based guidance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kingdom Club: Student-led Christian clubs equipping young leaders to reach their schools for Christ.
• The WAVE
• The Effect
• Redefined Youth Camp
• Block to Block

Products and services

• Kingdom Club
• The WAVE
• The Effect
• Community Work
• Conferences and Camps
• Redefined Youth Camp
• Block to Block

Quantifiable outcome

• Mentored over 1,500 students in the San Francisco Bay Area
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Revive San FranciscocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization that RE22 works with on a weekly basis for youth outreach and development initiatives in San Francisco.
• Radiance SFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner working with RE22 on weekly basis to support youth in the Bay Area.
• OMI Family CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily resource center partner providing services to families in the OMI neighborhood of San Francisco.
• Grow My FuturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization helping youth develop skills and plans for their future through career and educational resources.
• Bay ScholarscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner supporting Bay Area students with scholarship and academic development programs.
• Youth Guidance CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSan Francisco organization providing services to youth requiring guidance and support.
• Truth FMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian radio station partner providing media support and outreach opportunities.
• Boys and Girls ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational youth development organization serving as a community partner for youth programs in the Bay Area.
• SF City KidsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSan Francisco-based youth organization and community partner for children's programs.
• San Francisco Christian SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner hosting Kingdom Clubs and student development programs.
• Our Lady of Victory (OLV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish and school partner supporting youth faith development and community programs.
• Old Skool CafecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth-powered restaurant providing job training and employment for youth, partnering on community initiatives.
• University of San Francisco (USF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education institution partner providing community support and potential volunteer resources.
• GTSFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting youth through various community programs and initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Year Up: Workforce-development nonprofit providing mentorship, training, and career pathways to opportunity youth ages 18-24. Comparable to RE22 in purpose-development and mentorship focus, though targeting an older demographic.
• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit providing comprehensive after-school programming to underserved middle school students, including mentorship, academic support, and enrichment. Comparable to RE22's school-based delivery and focus on underserved youth populations.
• City Year: Youth service nonprofit placing near-peer mentors in schools to support student attendance, behavior, and course performance. Comparable to RE22 in targeting middle/high school students through in-school mentoring relationships, though with a national service-corps delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• 4-H (National 4-H Council): Youth development organization providing mentorship, life-skills curriculum, and leadership programs to school-age youth nationwide. Comparable to RE22's combination of structured curriculum (The WAVE) and mentorship/camp programming.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development nonprofit providing mentorship, education, and character programs for school-age youth. RE22 already partners with a local Bay Area Boys & Girls Club, and the organizations serve overlapping youth populations with comparable programming.
• Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA): Large national nonprofit offering youth development, mentorship, and after-school programming across U.S. communities. Comparable to RE22's broad youth purpose-development mission and school/community delivery model, though at significantly larger scale.

Others

• KIPP Foundation: National network of public charter schools serving underserved students with a college-preparatory mission and character/mentorship programming. Comparable to RE22's school-based delivery and emphasis on graduation rates and life outcomes for underrepresented youth.

Direct peers

• Young Life: Faith-based youth ministry organization that pairs adult mentors with middle and high school students, runs student-led clubs on campuses, and operates camps. Highly comparable to RE22's Kingdom Club, The Effect mentorship, and Redefined Youth Camp model.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: Largest U.S. youth mentoring nonprofit operating one-on-one mentor matches for at-risk youth. Directly comparable to RE22's The Effect 1:1 mentorship program targeting similar demographics.
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA): Faith-based organization reaching middle and high school students on campuses through sports and student-led huddles. Comparable to RE22's Kingdom Club model given shared Christian framing, sports connection (founder's baseball background), and school-based delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCwrnmuzhl4xom2htKuniPiw
• Facebookfacebook.com/RippleEffect22
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ripple-effect-22
• Instagraminstagram.com/ripple_effect22

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Ripple Effect 22