Sandy Springs Education Force

What Sandy Springs Education Force does

Sandy Springs Education Force (SSEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Sandy Springs, Georgia, that operates 18 targeted educational programs across 10 public schools in the Sandy Springs area. The organization serves financially vulnerable students from elementary through high school, organizing its offerings under three pillars: Educate (academic reinforcement through after-school and tutoring programs), Inspire (career exposure and mentoring), and Prepare (resources and post-secondary guidance). Core program lines include STEAM Initiatives (with an annual STEAM Showcase exhibition), Literacy Programs (Summer Book Club, Reading Buddies, Author Connection, VOX), After-School & Tutoring (After-School All-Stars, Aspire, Math Madness, Math Edge, Tutor Teams), and Mentoring Programs (Business Bridge, Cradle to College/Rising Panthers, Link with a Leader, SAIL, Senior Push). Sub-products include Mini Libraries (7,500+ students reached), Teacher's Supply Closet (8,291 students served, hosted by Community Assistance Center), and the High Demand Career Fair.

SSEF has 13 employees and is led by Executive Director Irene Schweiger, with Program Director Beppie Lever managing after-school operations. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and supported by a School Liaison Council. It holds a Charity Navigator Four Star Rating (consecutive years) and a Candid/GuideStar Transparency Seal as signals of financial accountability and transparency.

The business model is donation- and sponsorship-driven, not commercial. Funding sources include individual tax-deductible donations, tiered corporate and foundation Program Patrons (Regent $20,000+, Chancellor $15,000-$19,999, Provost $10,000-$14,999, Doctorate $5,000-$9,999, Masters $2,500-$4,999, Bachelor $1,000-$2,499, Graduate $500-$999), event registration fees (annual Lightning Run 5K/10K, a Peachtree Road Race qualifier), and program-specific sponsorships (STEAM, Lightning Run, High Demand Career Fair). Programs are delivered free of charge to students. Core strategic partnerships include After-School All-Stars Atlanta, Fulton County Schools, and the Community Assistance Center, alongside named corporate patrons such as Sandy Springs Society, Synovus Bank, Aprio Foundation, GDP Group Employees Foundation, Progress Software, Swinerton Foundation, Choate, and Strategic Benefits Advisors.

Name

Sandy Springs Education Force

Legal name

Sandy Springs Education Force Inc.

Website

https://sandyspringseducationforce.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sandy Springs Education Force is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating 18 targeted educational programs across 10 public schools in Sandy Springs, Georgia, serving financially vulnerable students through STEAM, literacy, after-school, and mentoring programs funded by donations and sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Title I & Compensatory Education Programs (EDAJAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Coding, Game Design & Computer Science Camps (EDAMALAD)

Keywords

• Public school education
• STEAM education programs
• Literacy programs
• After-school tutoring
• Student mentoring services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandy Springs

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. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting education programs for Sandy Springs public school students.
2. Corporate and Foundation Sponsorships: Sponsorships from corporations and foundations at various levels (Regent $20,000+, Chancellor $15,000-$19,999, Provost $10,000-$14,999, Doctorate $5,000-$9,999, Masters $2,500-$4,999, Bachelor $1,000-$2,499, Graduate $500-$999).
3. Event Registration Fees: Race registration fees for events like the Lightning Run 5K/10K, a Peachtree Road Race qualifier.
4. Program-Specific Sponsorships: STEAM Sponsorship and Lightning Run Sponsorship opportunities for companies.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sandy Springs Education Force (SSEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates 18 targeted educational programs across 10 public schools in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Programs span STEAM Initiatives (grants, clubs, annual STEAM Showcase), Literacy Programs (Summer Book Club, Reading Buddies, Mini Libraries), After-School & Tutoring (After-School All-Stars, Tutor Teams, Math Madness, Math Edge), and Mentoring (Business Bridge, Cradle to College/Rising Panthers, Link with a Leader, SAIL and Senior Push). All programs are delivered free of charge to financially vulnerable students and funded through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants.

Product overview

Sandy Springs Education Force operates 18 targeted educational programs across 10 public schools in Sandy Springs, Georgia. The organization functions as a non-profit educational foundation rather than a technology company, offering programs organized under four pillars: Educate (academic reinforcement through after-school and tutoring programs), Inspire (career exposure and mentoring), and Prepare (resources and post-secondary guidance). Core programs include STEAM Initiatives with annual STEAM Showcase exhibition, Literacy Programs with Summer Book Club and Reading Buddies, After School & Tutoring including After-School All-Stars, and Mentoring Programs such as Business Bridge and Cradle to College. The organization also hosts annual fundraising events including the Lightning Run 5K/10K race.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lightning Run: Annual 5K/10K race fundraiser and community event - a Peachtree Road Race qualifier
• STEAM Showcase
• After-School All-Stars
• Business Bridge
• Summer Book Club
• Teacher's Supply Closet

Products and services

• STEAM Initiatives Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics educational programs including grants, clubs, and the annual STEAM Showcase exhibition for students in Sandy Springs public schools.
• Literacy Programs Reading and literacy programs including Summer Book Club, Reading Buddies, Author Connection, and VOX, designed to improve reading skills and foster a love of reading among students.
• After School & Tutoring After-school enrichment and tutoring programs including After-School All-Stars, Aspire After-School Program, Math Madness Tournament, Math Edge, and Tutor Teams supporting academic success.
• Mentoring Programs Mentorship initiatives including Business Bridge, Cradle to College/Rising Panthers, Link with a Leader, SAIL and Senior Push, connecting students with business professionals and post-secondary guidance.
• STEAM Showcase Annual hands-on technology and arts exhibition where students showcase STEAM projects and community members explore innovations in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
• Lightning Run Annual 5K/10K race event that serves as a major fundraiser and qualifies as a Peachtree Road Race qualifier, supporting educational programs for Sandy Springs public school students.
• Mini Libraries Program providing mini library collections to schools, reaching 7,500 students across all schools to promote reading access.
• Teacher's Supply Closet Program providing classroom supplies to needy students through a closet program hosted by the Community Assistance Center, supporting 8,291 students across all schools.
• High Demand Career Fair Career exploration event connecting high school students with professionals in high-demand industries to prepare them for future career opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,500 students reached through Mini Libraries program
• +4 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• ChoateflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Regent-level sponsor of the 2025 Lightning Run race event.
• Strategic Benefits AdvisorsflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Provost-level sponsor of the 2025 Lightning Run race event.
• Community Assistance CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Assistance Center hosts SSEF's Teacher's Supply Closet program, allowing teachers to request classroom supplies for needy students. This partnership enables distribution of educational resources to financially vulnerable students.
• Sandy Springs SocietycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerChancellor-level Program Patron providing significant financial support to SSEF's education programs.
• After-School All-Stars AtlantacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with After-School All-Stars Atlanta to fund and operate the After-School All-Stars program at Sandy Springs Charter Middle School, including government grants.
• Fulton County SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSEF operates programs in Fulton County Schools, reinforcing academic standards and providing enrichment in Sandy Springs public schools.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• DonorsChoose: Online crowdfunding platform connecting teachers with donors for classroom supplies and projects. Directly comparable to SSEF's Teacher's Supply Closet (8,291 students served) but uses a digital marketplace model rather than direct school-district partnership.
• 100 Black Men of America: National mentoring and education nonprofit focused on youth achievement and post-secondary access. Directly comparable to SSEF's mentoring and college-prep programming (Cradle to College, Senior Push), though operating as a chapter-based national network.

Broad incumbents

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National mentoring nonprofit pairing youth with adult mentors. Directly comparable to SSEF's mentoring programs (Business Bridge, Link with a Leader, SAIL), though at much greater national scale.
• United Way Worldwide: Global fundraising and grantmaking nonprofit supporting education, health, and financial stability programs. Comparable as a community fundraising umbrella, though United Way operates a much broader social-services mandate beyond K-12 enrichment.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development organization offering after-school programming, mentoring, and academic enrichment. Broader and facility-based, but overlapping in mission, K-12 enrichment, and donor/sponsor base.
• KIPP Foundation: National nonprofit charter management organization serving K-12 students in underserved communities. Comparable K-12 college-prep mission, but operates schools rather than supporting district schools with enrichment programming.

Direct peers

• Reading Partners: National literacy nonprofit delivering volunteer tutoring and book-distribution programs to underserved elementary students. Directly comparable to SSEF's Literacy pillar (Summer Book Club, Reading Buddies, Mini Libraries reaching 7,500+ students).
• Communities In Schools: National nonprofit that places coordinators inside public schools to deliver integrated student supports (attendance, behavior, academics, post-secondary). Highly comparable to SSEF's K-12 wraparound enrichment model across STEAM, literacy, mentoring, and college prep.
• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit providing free after-school programs to Title I schools; SSEF already partners with the Atlanta affiliate to operate After-School All-Stars at Sandy Springs Charter Middle. Directly comparable mission, funding model, and K-12 after-school delivery.

Regional players

• Atlanta Public Schools Foundation: Local education foundation raising private funds to support Atlanta Public Schools students. Operates the same community-foundation-for-public-schools model as SSEF, but serves a different (adjacent) metro school district.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles2 records

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