You Belong

What You Belong does

You Belong is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2004 that delivers relational mentorship and coaching programs to young mothers and young women ages 14-23 across the United States. Its core offerings are the Young Mothers Program, established at founding, and "You Belong Too," launched around 2015 for non-mother young women ages 15-23. Both programs operate year-round through monthly group sessions, weekly check-ins, one-on-one coaching, and quarterly "Queens Courts" retreats, supplemented by annual scholarships and limited financial assistance for mentees in good standing. The organization is built around human-delivered services rather than any software platform; there is no app, no API, and no proprietary technology product, with operations supported by a standard website, JotForm-based intake forms, and email newsletters distributed via Mailchimp.

The organization is staffed by a small team of about nine employees and an extended volunteer/mentor network, and is led by Founder & Advisor Jaci Mathis, President Erica Godbey, Vice President Cassie Hill, Executive Director Christine A Salley, CFO Tydus Mathis, and Board Member Ikela Felton. Geographic delivery is anchored in the Carolinas, DMV, and Atlanta regions via named regional contacts, but programs are open nationally. The business model is donation- and sponsorship-driven: the organization accepts contributions through CashApp, Zelle, an online portal, and a structured five-tier corporate sponsorship ladder ranging from $500 (Supporter) to $10,000 (Platinum), and supplements revenue with community events such as "Rhythm & Ride" and an annual scholarship celebration. You Belong distributes consistent quarterly newsletters from Q1 2022 through Q2 2026, indicating continuous operations. There are no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no mergers, acquisitions, or regulatory actions in the record.

Name

You Belong

Legal name

You Belong, LLC

Website

https://youbelong.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

You Belong is a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2004 that delivers year-round mentorship, coaching, and community programs to young mothers and young women ages 14-23, funded through tiered sponsorships, donations, and events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Mentorship and Coaching Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

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), Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF)

Keywords

• Youth mentorship programs
• Young mothers support
• Community coaching services
• Nonprofit empowerment programs
• Personal development retreats

Headquarters

HQ city

National/Remote

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: You Belong generates revenue through charitable donations and corporate sponsorships at multiple tier levels (Platinum $10,000, Gold $5,000, Bronze $2,500, Champion $1,750, Supporter $500). The organization accepts donations via CashApp, Zelle, and an online donation/sponsorship portal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

You Belong is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers year-round mentorship, coaching, and personal development programs to young mothers and young women ages 14-23 across the United States. Its offerings combine group sessions, weekly check-ins, one-on-one coaching, and quarterly Queens Courts retreats, supported by yearly scholarships and community events. Programs are funded through donations and corporate sponsorships and offered at no cost to participants.

Product overview

You Belong is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides mentorship, coaching, and support services to young mothers and young women ages 14-23. The organization operates two core programs: the Young Mothers Program (established in 2004) offering group sessions, weekly check-ins, and one-on-one coaching, and the Young Women's Program (You Belong Too, launched around 2015) providing year-round coaching with quarterly 'Queens Courts' sessions, retreats, and scholarships. The organization also offers sponsorship donation tiers, scholarship programs, and training opportunities. You Belong does not offer a software product; it provides relational support services focused on personal growth, mental well-being, and empowerment through community connection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• You Belong Too: A program specifically designed for young women ages 15 to 23 who are not mothers, offering relational mentorship, one-on-one coaching, group discussions, and quarterly 'Queens Courts' sessions to foster personal growth and empowerment.

Products and services

• Young Mothers Program A mentorship and support program for young mothers ages 14-23 providing monthly group sessions, weekly check-ins, one-on-one coaching, personal growth resources, and community accountability for navigating motherhood.
• Young Women's Program (You Belong Too) A year-round coaching and mentoring program for young women ages 15-23 featuring quarterly 6-week "Queens Courts" sessions, group weekend retreats, weekly check-ins, one-on-one coaching, and personal growth and empowerment activities.
• Sponsorship Donation Tiers Organized giving program with sponsorship levels including Platinum ($10,000), Gold ($5,000), Bronze ($2,500), Champion ($1,750), and Supporter ($500) to support the organization's mission.
• Scholarship Program Yearly scholarships awarded to students in the Young Women's Program with financial assistance also provided to mentees in good standing as funds allow.

Quantifiable outcome

• Year-round program delivery with quarterly themes and retreats
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Mentoring Partnership (MENTOR): National umbrella organization that sets quality standards for youth mentoring and supports a network of local mentoring programs. Comparable as the sector backbone for organizations like You Belong and a likely reference point for funders evaluating youth mentoring programs.
• Boys & Girls Club of America: Largest youth-development nonprofit in the US, operating club-based programs for kids and teens across 4,000+ locations. Comparable in youth-development mission and corporate-sponsorship fundraising model, though not gender-specific and focused on after-school programming.
• Girls Inc. National nonprofit inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through research-informed programming, mentorship, and advocacy. Directly comparable as a multi-site youth-development nonprofit serving girls and young women, but at significantly greater national scale and resource base than You Belong.
• YWCA USA: Federated national network focused on eliminating racism, empowering women, and advancing social justice through local affiliates delivering direct services. Overlaps with You Belong's empowerment mission for young women but operates on a much broader advocacy and services mandate.

Direct peers

• Step Up Mentoring: Nonprofit providing mentoring, scholarships, and college-prep programs specifically for young women from under-resourced communities. Highly comparable to You Belong's young women's cohort model with similar age range and emphasis on mentorship and scholarships.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National one-on-one youth mentoring organization pairing adult mentors with young people facing adversity. Closest comparable as a structured, relational mentoring model delivered via local affiliates—same core delivery mechanism as You Belong's one-on-one coaching.

Emerging players

• Spark Program: Nonprofit connecting underserved middle school students with workplace-based mentoring and career exploration. Comparable in relational, cohort-style mentoring model for youth from under-resourced backgrounds, though targeting a younger age range than You Belong.

Regional players

• National Council of Negro Women: National nonprofit advancing opportunities and quality of life for Black women and girls through leadership development, mentoring, and advocacy. Comparable as a women-of-color-focused mentorship and empowerment organization serving overlapping demographics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/YouBelongLLC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/you-belong
• Instagraminstagram.com/you.belongtoo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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