Urban Angels SF

What Urban Angels SF does

Urban Angels SF is a San Francisco-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID #84-3536488), founded in 2015 and operating with approximately 5 employees and a 50+ volunteer base. The organization delivers educational support services to K-8 children from homeless and low-income families, primarily through a network of 27 partner shelters and temporary residences across San Francisco, with secondary outreach into the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD). Its current focus is the Rise Up SF program, launched in 2024 following a strategic pivot from earlier general material aid (clothing, groceries) toward a literacy- and education-driven mission.

The core product set bundles four interlocking programs: a free one-on-one reading and math tutoring program (220 children enrolled in 2025, delivered in partnership with specialist provider Air Reading at a stated per-student cost of ~$110 for Chromebook plus headphones); the Backpacks of Love annual campaign distributing ~1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies at $35-$40 per unit; the Book Lending Library program (launched June 2025 at La Fenix Residence with Mission Housing Development Corp and Children's Book Project) addressing a 1:300 book-to-child ratio in low-income homes; and the Give Joy! holiday gift program providing personalized gifts to ~1,000 children at $35-$50 per gift. Supplementary offerings include the Focus Fund (spring campaign providing noise-canceling headphones and refurbished Chromebooks), Parent Mentoring Classes (launching 2026), and the Youth Ambassador Corps (high-school-student volunteer leadership pipeline). Technology stack is intentionally lean: NeonOne (NeonCRM) for donation processing and campaign forms, a Squarespace-hosted website, and Google Analytics; no proprietary software or AI components are disclosed.

Revenue is generated entirely from philanthropic sources rather than commercial sales. Streams include individual donations (one-time and recurring monthly giving), corporate sponsorships (starting at $1,500), foundation grants (e.g., Intero Foundation $5,000; Kiwanis Club SF $1,000), in-kind donations, volunteer services (50,000+ hours since 2015), and planned/legacy gifts. Per-unit pricing on programs is published for transparency: $35-$40 per backpack, $35-$50 per holiday gift, ~$110 per tutoring technology kit. Distribution is direct-to-beneficiary through shelter and school partnerships rather than commercial channels. Recent milestones include March 2025 recognition by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors for 10 years of service, a January 2025 office relocation to 870 Market Street, and GuideStar Platinum Certification for nonprofit transparency.

Name

Urban Angels SF

Legal name

Urban Angels SF

Website

https://urbanangelssf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Urban Angels SF is a San Francisco 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering educational support, including one-on-one tutoring, backpacks, books, and holiday gifts, to K-8 children from homeless and low-income families through a network of 27 partner shelters and SFUSD outreach.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Education Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Literacy & Numeracy Intervention (Reading/Math Support) (EDAJALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Homeless, Foster Care & Highly Mobile Youth Education Services (EDAJAEAG), Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK), After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs) (EDAJALAM)

Keywords

• Children education nonprofit
• Reading tutoring programs
• School supply assistance
• Community fundraising campaigns
• Literacy support services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

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. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting children and families in San Francisco. Monthly giving program available for recurring donors.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Corporate sponsors at various levels (starting at $1,500+ for Give Joy program) providing financial support for educational programs
3. Foundation Grants: Funding from foundations such as Intero Foundation and community organizations like Kiwanis Club SF
4. In-Kind Donations: Donations of goods including clothing, dinnerware, books, and school supplies distributed to beneficiaries
5. Volunteer Services: Volunteer time donated for tutoring, program delivery, and administrative support
6. Legacy Gifts: Planned giving and legacy gift programs for long-term supporter engagement

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Urban Angels SF delivers free one-on-one tutoring in reading and math, backpacks filled with school supplies, age-appropriate book lending, parent mentoring classes, and holiday gifts to K-8 children from homeless and low-income families in San Francisco, delivered through 27 shelter and school partnerships. Programs are funded by individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants, with 100% of contributions directed to children and programs.

Product overview

Urban Angels SF is a nonprofit organization that evolved from a general aid provider to a focused educational support organization. The core offering is the Rise Up SF program, which provides a comprehensive suite of services including one-on-one tutoring in reading and math, the Backpacks of Love school supply program, a book lending library, and parent mentoring classes. These programs work together to help children from homeless and low-income families achieve reading proficiency by 5th grade, which research shows is critical for long-term academic success. Supporting programs include the Youth Ambassador Corps (youth volunteer leadership), Give Joy! holiday gift program, and seasonal campaigns like the Focus Fund.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rise Up SF Urban Angels SF's flagship holistic educational support program providing one-on-one tutoring in reading and math, school supplies, book lending, parent mentoring, and learning technology (Chromebooks and headphones) to K-8 children from homeless and low-income families in San Francisco, aimed at achieving reading proficiency by 5th grade.
• One-on-One Tutoring Program Free one-on-one tutoring programs for K-8 children delivered twice weekly with trained tutors, focused on reading and math literacy, delivered online and through shelter and school partnerships to underserved students in San Francisco.
• Backpacks of Love Annual campaign providing backpacks filled with essential school supplies to approximately 1,000 children living in local shelters and supportive housing each year, at a unit cost of about $30-$40 per backpack, enabling children to start the school year prepared.
• Book Lending Library Book lending and literacy support program addressing the 1:300 book-to-child ratio in underserved families by providing age-appropriate books through a bookcase in the La Fenix shelter lobby, in partnership with the Children's Book Project.
• Give Joy! Holiday Gift Program Annual holiday gift program ensuring approximately 1,000 children from unhoused and low-income families receive personalized gifts at the holidays, supported through Adopt-A-Shelter partnerships at $35-$50 per gift with a minimum of 15 children per shelter.
• Parent Mentoring Program Classes for parents and caregivers in homeless shelters and poverty-level families that build capacity to support their children's academic success, delivered as part of the Rise Up SF holistic education initiative.
• Youth Ambassador Corps (YAC) Youth-led volunteer program in which high school students take leadership roles supporting Urban Angels SF missions, including creating social media content, adopting shelters, delivering books, distributing flyers, and helping pack and distribute backpacks and holiday gifts.
• Focus Fund Spring campaign providing practical learning tools - including noise-canceling headphones and refurbished Chromebooks ($110 per student) - to help at-risk children focus in noisy, crowded living environments and participate in remote tutoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• 220 children enrolled in free one-on-one tutoring programs in 2025
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Code TenderloinminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 December 2025Co-host of Joy to the City community celebration with Assemblymember Matt Haney. UASF hosted information table about free reading tutoring program.
• Rainbow Grocery CooperativeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 July 2025Local business partner holding donation drives for Backpacks of Love campaign.
• United Nations Association of San FranciscominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2025Official partner for UN SDG 4 Impact screening of The Quiet Diplomat documentary. UASF's mission aligns with UN's 4th Sustainable Development Goal for inclusive education.
• Children's Book ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2025Partner for Book Lending and Literacy Support Program at La Fenix Residence. Provides age-appropriate books for underserved children.
• Air ReadingcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Provider of reading tutoring program for Rise Up SF initiative. Best reading tutoring program provider for the education support program.
• Ascend RealtyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 October 2024Clothing drive partner that donated large amount of clothing, filling donation capacity.
• Cheese PlusminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 October 202420th Annual Fall Harvest Artisan Food Festival selected UASF as beneficiary. Event held on Polk Street with community vendors.
• Mission Housing Development Corp (MHDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner for Rise Up SF tutoring program and book lending program. MHDC provides shelter La Fenix where UASF runs tutoring and partners for Book Club program.
• Heath CeramicscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 August 2023Partnership for Home Plate Dinnerware Exchange, a community giving-back event where donated dinnerware is given to families transitioning to permanent housing. Heath offers 20% discount to donors. First Bay Area partnership in 2023; continued in 2024 for 12th annual event.
• Tenderloin Neighborhood Development CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2023Partner shelter organization for Backpacks of Love campaign distribution. Received and distributed backpacks and school supplies to children in need at 16 different shelters.
• In Kind OnlycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2022Partner for Welcome Home Kits (Spring 2022) providing kitchen items and cleaning supplies for families moving from shelters to permanent housing. Also partnered for Share the Warmth vest program in 2023.
• 27 Shelters and Temporary ResidencescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Network of 27 shelters and temporary residences in San Francisco where UASF delivers educational programs, backpacks, and family support.

Scale indicators28 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Larkin Street Youth Services: San Francisco nonprofit serving homeless and at-risk youth with housing, education, and employment programs. Comparable as a same-geography peer addressing educational outcomes for unhoused youth through direct service.
• St. Anthony Foundation: SF-based nonprofit serving low-income individuals and families with social services including meals, clothing, and youth education. Comparable as a broader SF social services nonprofit addressing child poverty and educational equity.
• Reading Partners: National nonprofit providing one-on-one tutoring to K-8 students from low-income communities with literacy gaps. Directly comparable as a peer operating the same reading-tutoring intervention model for underserved elementary children.
• First Book: National nonprofit providing books and educational resources to children from low-income families, addressing book scarcity and literacy gaps. Directly comparable as a peer addressing the same book-access and literacy-mission targeting underserved K-8 children.
• Compass Family Services: SF-based nonprofit serving homeless families with children through housing, case management, and educational support. Directly comparable given same geographic focus on unhoused families and integrated education programming.
• Glide Foundation: SF-based nonprofit providing wraparound social services including meals, housing, and youth education programs to people experiencing poverty and homelessness. Comparable as a broader social services peer working with the same vulnerable SF population.
• Hamilton Families: San Francisco nonprofit operating shelters and housing programs for homeless families with children, with strong educational support components. Directly comparable as a same-geography, same-beneficiary-population peer delivering services through shelter partnerships.
• Raphael House: San Francisco nonprofit providing emergency shelter and housing for families experiencing homelessness, with after-school tutoring and children's programming. Direct peer serving the same SF homeless family demographic via shelter-based service delivery.

Regional players

• Mission Neighborhood Centers: SF Mission District nonprofit providing early childhood education, youth services, and family support to underserved Latino and low-income families. Comparable as a same-geography peer delivering integrated education and family support services.

Others

• Tipping Point Community: SF-based anti-poverty funder and advocacy organization focused on breaking the cycle of poverty for families and children. Adjacent peer as a Bay Area funder addressing the same beneficiary population and education issues.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/urbanangelssf

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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