Simply Youth Institute

What Simply Youth Institute does

Simply Youth Institute (SYI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2019 by Wynter Eddins, headquartered in Palmdale, California with a satellite office in Eugene, Oregon. The organization delivers trauma-informed, healing-centered youth development programming to system-impacted young people ages 13-26, with a primary focus on young women and gender-expansive youth. Its core product portfolio includes the SAGACITY Leadership Program (ages 13-19, including a 5-week summer intensive in Lane County, Oregon), the SYI Workforce Internship (ages 18-26, offered in both Los Angeles County and Lane County), and SYI Community Events for youth and families. Programs combine mentorship, creative expression, financial literacy, civic engagement, and workforce readiness, with tangible outcomes including published poetry anthologies and professionally reviewed resumes.

SYI operates a community-led go-to-market model, reaching youth through direct partnerships with schools, colleges, and community organizations rather than paid acquisition. Distribution is in-person and regional, restricted to two U.S. counties. The organization has assembled a notable partner ecosystem that includes USC (admissions office tours and roundtables), East Los Angeles College (STEM pathway hosting and certificate ceremonies), Boeing (executive resume reviews), WELL Ministry (program venue hosting), DAG Tech (laptop donations), and civic organizations such as LA Voice, East Los Angeles Women's Center, and B.A.R.E. Revenue is generated almost entirely through charitable donations, grants, and corporate sponsorships; programs are free for participants with full scholarships available, and donations start at $5. There is no disclosed revenue, no funding rounds, no parent company, and no institutional investors. SYI employs approximately 10 people and operates without disclosed AI/ML technology, patents, certifications, or app products.

Name

Simply Youth Institute

Legal name

Simply Youth Institute

Website

https://simplyyouthinstitute.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Simply Youth Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering trauma-informed, healing-centered youth development programs—including SAGACITY Leadership and the SYI Workforce Internship—to young women and gender-expansive youth ages 13-26 in Los Angeles County and Lane County, Oregon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Educational Support Services (611710), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ), Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Leadership mentorship
• Workforce internship
• Community empowerment
• Trauma-informed support

Headquarters

HQ city

Palmdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Simply Youth Institute primarily generates revenue through charitable donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors. Donations support program operations including trauma-informed programming, creative materials, transportation, and participant needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Simply Youth Institute delivers free, trauma-informed, healing-centered youth development programs for young people ages 13–26 in Los Angeles County and Lane County, Oregon. Its core offerings include the SAGACITY Summer Leadership Program (a 5-week immersive summer experience for self-identifying girls and gender-expansive youth ages 14–19), the SAGACITY after-school Leadership Program (ages 13–19), and the SYI Workforce Internship (ages 18–26) providing mentorship and hands-on career readiness. Supporting offerings include community events, empowerment workshops, and hygiene/basic-needs drives.

Product overview

Simply Youth Institute offers a portfolio of youth development programs centered around three core offerings: the SAGACITY Leadership Program (including a 5-week summer intensive for ages 14-19 and after-school sessions for ages 13-19), the SYI Workforce Internship for young adults ages 18-26, and SYI Community Events for youth and families. The organization also provides empowerment workshops and hygiene/basic needs drives. Programs are trauma-informed and healing-centered, serving young people in Los Angeles County, CA and Lane County, OR.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SAGACITY: Leadership development program for young women ages 13-19, including summer camp and after-school workshops focused on creative expression, financial literacy, and career exploration.

Products and services

• SAGACITY Summer Leadership Program A 5-week trauma-informed, healing-centered summer leadership program for self-identifying girls and gender-expansive youth ages 14–19 in Lane County, Oregon, focused on leadership development, creative expression, and personal growth.
• SAGACITY Leadership Program (After-School, Ages 13–19) After-school leadership experience cultivating confidence, voice, and vision through creative expression, financial literacy, and career exploration for young women ages 13–19.
• SYI Workforce Internship Program (Ages 18–26) Mentorship and hands-on work experience preparing young adults ages 18–26 for professional success through career readiness, industry exposure, and professional development in Los Angeles County and Lane County, Oregon.
• SYI Community Events Community-based gatherings for youth and families featuring healing-centered workshops, creative workshops, financial wellness events, and civic engagement activities.
• Empowerment Workshops Healing-centered experiences celebrating creativity, civic engagement, and community connection for young people and their families.
• Hygiene & Basic Needs Drives Provision of essential hygiene and basic needs supplies enabling young people to participate fully in programs with dignity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Participants become published authors through poetry workshops and creative writing programs
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• East Los Angeles Women's CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022Partner for domestic violence awareness initiatives. Accepts donations of gently worn shoes, coats, and hygiene items to support victims who were sexually trafficked.
• B.A.R.E.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022Community organization working consistently in supporting the Los Angeles community experiencing homelessness. Receives donations from SYI donation drives.
• LA VoiceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022Lead Community Organizer Yvonne Figueroa partners with SYI to provide civic engagement programming and leadership opportunities for youth, including civics education and voting awareness.
• DAG TechminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2022Technology company specializing in managed IT services donated laptops to SAGACITY program participants who completed daily challenges.
• University of Southern California (USC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2022USC Dean of Admissions Allyson Hill provided intimate campus tours of the Annenberg building and roundtable discussions with SAGACITY participants about career goals and aspirations. Partnership exposes youth to higher education opportunities.
• East Los Angeles CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2022Partner for hands-on healthcare activities promoting STEM pathways. Hosted certificate of completion ceremony for SAGACITY Summer program at South Gate campus.
• WELL Ministry at Grace United Methodist Church, Los AngelescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2022Provided campus hosting for SAGACITY Summer program, accommodating students for the week-long immersive experience.
• BoeingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2022Boeing Engineering People & Talent Lead Juliana Mi facilitated resume review sessions where top executives provided tailored feedback to students' professional resumes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WRITEgirl: LA-based nonprofit mentoring girls and gender-expansive youth through creative writing, producing published anthologies. Closest direct match to SYI's creative-expression and published-author outcomes, both LA-based and serving the same demographic.
• Public Allies: National nonprofit placing young adults (typically 18-26) in paid apprenticeships with nonprofits to build workforce and leadership skills. Closest direct match to SYI Workforce Internship's age band and hands-on work experience model.
• National CARES Mentoring Movement: National nonprofit providing mentoring for African American and other marginalized youth, with chapter-based community delivery. Comparable focus on system-impacted youth of color and community-led engagement model.
• Step Up Women's Network: LA-based nonprofit mentoring girls and young women from under-resourced communities toward college completion and career success. Direct overlap with SYI's target population, LA footprint, and workforce-readiness programming.
• Sadie Nash Leadership Project: New York-based nonprofit building leadership skills for young women and gender-nonconforming youth through after-school and summer programs. Highly comparable to SAGACITY on participant profile, age range, and creative/leadership curriculum.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National youth mentoring nonprofit pairing adult mentors with young people for one-to-one relationships. Comparable mentoring-driven model with documented outcomes; broader demographics but mirrors SYI's relational-youth-development approach.

Broad incumbents

• YWCA USA: Federated network providing youth leadership, empowerment, and safety programs for women and girls nationwide. Comparable mission and youth-development programming; operates at a much larger footprint with affiliate structure.
• Year Up: National workforce development nonprofit providing young adults (18-26) from low-income communities with skills training, internships, and corporate placement. Comparable workforce-internship mission to SYI's Workforce Internship, at much larger scale.
• Girls Inc. National nonprofit delivering out-of-school programming for girls and gender-expansive youth with a focus on leadership, STEM, and life skills. Most comparable broad incumbent to SYI's young-women-centered model, though at vastly larger scale.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Large national network of youth development clubs providing after-school programming, mentorship, and career exploration. Comparable in serving youth ages 13-18 with workforce and leadership tracks, though co-ed and broader in scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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