SocioEnvironmental and Education Network (SEEN), 4 Venir, Inc.

What SocioEnvironmental and Education Network (SEEN), 4 Venir, Inc. does

SocioEnvironmental and Education Network (SEEN), legally registered as 4 Venir, Inc., is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 2016 by graduate students at the University of California, Merced. It operates bilingual STEAM education and environmental justice programs targeting rural disadvantaged communities in California's San Joaquin Valley. Its core products are K-12 educational programs (MESAT migrant enrichment summer camps, STAY youth program, Online Summer Camps, Coding Camp for Young Womxn, Introduction to Robotics, Motivational Talks about Math) and environmental programs (Multibenefit Land Repurposing, Air Quality Education, Water Filtration Pilot Project, Rural Disadvantaged Community Renewable Energy Perspectives Research). The underlying technology is hands-on, in-person (and post-pandemic online) instruction using low-cost educational hardware including Arduino and microbits, complemented by community-science data collection for air and water quality monitoring in frontline communities. Programs are delivered free of charge to participants.

Revenue is sourced from individual donations via PayPal, government grants (notably California Department of Conservation for Multibenefit Land Repurposing), and foundation grants (including Union of Concerned Scientists for the Water Filtration Pilot). There is no fee-for-service pricing; revenue mechanics are entirely grant-and-donation based. The go-to-market model is community-led and partnership-driven, with distribution through schools (Merced County Office of Education), community-based organizations (Self-Help Enterprises, Los Promotores), and university channels (UC Merced). Primary customer segments are K-12 students from underrepresented minorities, migrant families, and rural disadvantaged communities in Merced County, Sacramento, and the Tule and Kaweah subbasins. The organization employs 7 staff plus a network of volunteers and is governed by a Board of Directors led by Angel S. Fernandez-Bou, PhD (President), with Anna Gurevitz, MA as Executive Director.

Name

SocioEnvironmental and Education Network (SEEN), 4 Venir, Inc.

Legal name

SocioEnvironmental and Education Network, SEEN (4 Venir, Inc.)

Website

https://seen.team

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SEEN (4 Venir, Inc.) is a 501c3 nonprofit that delivers bilingual STEAM education and environmental justice programs to rural disadvantaged communities in California's San Joaquin Valley through K-12 workshops, summer camps, and community-science environmental monitoring.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Environmental and STEAM Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Robotics, Engineering & Makers Camps (EDAMALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Math & Problem-Solving Camps (Competitions, Olympiad Prep) (EDAMALAF), Outdoor & Wilderness Education Schools (Field-Based Learning) (THAAAOAA)

Keywords

• Community environmental education
• STEAM youth programs
• Bilingual science workshops
• Environmental justice initiatives
• Community science monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Merced

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations: Tax-deductible donations through PayPal for general support and specific projects
2. Government Grants: Funding from California Department of Conservation for Multibenefit Land Repurposing programs
3. Foundation Grants: Funding from organizations like Union of Concerned Scientists for water filtration projects

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SEEN delivers bilingual STEAM education workshops (robotics, ecology, climate change) to K-12 students from underrepresented and migrant backgrounds and operates community-driven environmental programs — air quality monitoring, water filtration pilots, and multibenefit land repurposing — for rural disadvantaged communities in California's San Joaquin Valley. Programs are offered free of charge to participants and are funded through donations and government/foundation grants.

Product overview

SEEN (SocioEnvironmental and Education Network) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that operates as a network of community-led educational and environmental programs. The organization offers multiple distinct programs including K-12 STEAM education workshops (robotics, ecology, climate change), youth programs (MESAT, STAY, Online Summer Camps, Coding Camps), and environmental initiatives (Multibenefit Land Repurposing, Air Quality Education, Water Filtration). These programs serve California’s rural disadvantaged communities in the San Joaquin Valley through bilingual education, community science, and environmental justice advocacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MESAT Program (Migrant Education Program Enrichment in Science and Technology) Summer camp program for K-12 students from migrant families featuring Arduino-based robotics and ecology workshops, designed to increase college attendance and STEM interest. Delivered in partnership with the Merced County Office of Education.
• Science, Technology and Arts for Youth (STAY) Hands-on program addressing natural sciences, robotics, computing science, and the scientific method with artistic development components, featuring a medal-based achievement system and field journal activities.
• Online Summer Camps Remote hands-on activities for K-12 students featuring microbit (low-cost robot) programming and computer science concepts, including the Coding Camp for Young Womxn and Introduction to Robotics workshops.
• Multibenefit Land Repurposing Strategic cropland repurposing initiative in the Tule and Kaweah subbasins of the San Joaquin Valley to recover California's resilience to climate extremes, including air quality monitoring networks and community water quality testing. Funded by the California Department of Conservation.
• Air Quality Education Air quality monitoring and awareness projects including workshops for children, bilingual DIY workshops for families to make low-cost air filters, and office hours for community leaders in the San Joaquin Valley.
• Water Filtration Pilot Project Pilot project to install reverse osmosis water filtration systems in San Joaquin Valley households to reduce reliance on bottled water and prevent toxic chemicals including nitrate, lead, and arsenic.
• K-12 STEAM Education Workshops Hands-on bilingual workshops about robotics, ecology, and climate change for K-12 students to encourage pursuit of higher education in STEM fields.
• Motivational Talks about Math Series of four motivational talks covering math and robotics, math and cryptography, math and forensics, and math and population dynamics, aimed at making math relevant and engaging for K-12 students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% higher retention rates for students who participated in dual enrollment programs through partner HEFA

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UC MercedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Academic partner providing research support, graduate student involvement, and scientific expertise for environmental programs. Organization originated from UC Merced graduate students.
• California Department of ConservationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary sponsor of Multibenefit Land Repurposing programs in the San Joaquin Valley. Funding environmental and agricultural land use transition initiatives.
• Merced County Office of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for MESAT (Migrant Education Program Enrichment in Science and Technology) summer camps serving K-12 migrant students.
• Self-Help EnterprisescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner in Multibenefit Land Repurposing initiatives working with groundwater sustainability agencies.
• The Nature ConservancycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation nonprofit partner in Multibenefit Land Repurposing program working to improve land use sustainability.
• Audubon SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation nonprofit partner in Multibenefit Land Repurposing initiatives.
• Sequoia Riverland TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation nonprofit partner in Multibenefit Land Repurposing initiatives.
• Union of Concerned ScientistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided grant funding for water filtration pilot project. Team member J.P. Ortiz-Partida works as Senior Water and Climate Scientist for UCS.
• Allensworth Community (Tulare County)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for Multibenefit Land Repurposing program, specifically addressing environmental justice issues.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ten Strands: California-based nonprofit working to integrate environmental education into K-12 schools statewide. Comparable as a California-focused environmental education intermediary partnering with school districts and community organizations.
• ACE (Action for the Climate Emergency): National nonprofit engaging young people in climate education, advocacy, and action. Comparable in delivering youth-focused climate and environmental programs with a justice-oriented lens.
• EcoRise: National nonprofit that provides K-12 sustainability and STEAM curricula, teacher training, and student programs focused on environmental literacy. Comparable to SEEN in combining classroom-based STEAM with environmental themes for underserved students.
• Higher Education For All (HEFA): Central California grassroots nonprofit working to close opportunity gaps for Hispanic students from low-income families. Direct peer in mission, geography, and target population; SEEN reports student outcomes via HEFA partnership.
• Earth Guardians: Youth-led environmental organization training young people in climate leadership, indigenous wisdom, and ecological restoration. Comparable as a youth-driven environmental education and activism organization.
• Green Education Foundation: National nonprofit providing K-12 sustainability curricula, grants, and programs. Comparable in delivering free environmental and STEAM educational resources to schools and communities.
• Self-Help Enterprises: San Joaquin Valley community development nonprofit serving rural disadvantaged communities with water, housing, and economic programs. Direct geographic peer and active SEEN partner in the Multibenefit Land Repurposing program.

Broad incumbents

• Union of Concerned Scientists: National science-based nonprofit working on climate, energy, and water policy. Active SEEN partner and employer of multiple SEEN board members; comparable as a science-driven environmental advocacy organization.
• The Nature Conservancy (California): Global conservation nonprofit with active California agriculture and water programs in the San Joaquin Valley. Active SEEN partner in Multibenefit Land Repurposing; comparable as a large environmental nonprofit shaping Central Valley land-use policy.
• Strategic Energy Innovations (SEI): California nonprofit providing energy, climate, and sustainability education and workforce programs across schools and communities. Comparable as a larger, more established environmental education nonprofit; SEEN's Executive Director previously worked there.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/4venir
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCKUCeQ0w8USoDXu86PtwRw
• Facebookfacebook.com/4Venir
• Instagraminstagram.com/4.venir
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/socioenvironmental-and-education-network

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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