Youth Foundation of Jersey City

What Youth Foundation of Jersey City does

Youth Foundation of Jersey City is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 201 Montgomery St Suite 261 in Jersey City, New Jersey. It was formed in 2020 through the merger of two predecessor nonprofits, The Jersey City Youth Foundation (founded by Veronica Park in 2013) and the Jersey City Fund for Equity and Excellence (chaired by Paul Silverman), and operates with a 14-person team led by Executive Director Hollie Meyer, Chairman Paul Silverman, and Co-Chair Veronica Park.

The foundation's core programs include an Adopt a School Program currently serving five Jersey City public schools (PS#22, PS#24, PS#33, PS#41, and Ezra L. Nolan Middle School) with food pantries, enrichment classes, financial literacy education, and family support services; a Grants Program funding 501(c)(3) youth-serving organizations; a Student Board for youth leadership development; and a Scholarships pipeline into Saint Peter's Prep's Higher Achievement Program. Signature fundraising events include Night of Broadway (in partnership with Paper Mill Playhouse) and A Taste of Jersey City, alongside free community Youth Events. The foundation is supported by individual donors, corporate sponsors, and institutional funders, with RWJBarnabas Health's $400,000 Our Healthy Communities grant (June 2025) being the largest disclosed institutional commitment.

The organization's revenue model is donations- and event-driven rather than product-priced. Ticketed events range from $75 (performer discount) to $250 (VIP), with corporate sponsorships ranging from $500 to $5,000. Its digital infrastructure is limited to a Squarespace-based website for donations, event ticketing, and program information, with no proprietary technology platform or software product.

Name

Youth Foundation of Jersey City

Legal name

Youth Foundation of Jersey City

Website

https://youthfoundationofjerseycity.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Youth Foundation of Jersey City is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports Jersey City youth through five adopted public schools, a grants program, scholarships, youth leadership development, and signature fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB), Youth Leadership, Civic Education & Service-Learning Nonprofits (BPAGADAI)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Community nonprofit services
• Educational scholarship funds
• School partnership programs
• Fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

Jersey City

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

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual and corporate donations solicited through the organization's website and at events to support youth programs in Jersey City.
2. Event Tickets and Sponsorships: Revenue generated from ticket sales to fundraising events like Night of Broadway and sponsorship packages at various levels. General admission tickets start at $150, VIP tickets at $250, with sponsorship packages ranging from $500 to $5,000.
3. Grants: The organization provides grants to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations focused on educational, recreational, cultural, and community enrichment for Jersey City youth.
4. Major Investments: Received a $400,000 investment from RWJBarnabas Health through its Our Healthy Communities initiative to expand support for students and families throughout Jersey City.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Youth Foundation of Jersey City is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that funds and runs youth development programs in Jersey City, including an Adopt a School partnership initiative, a Student/Junior Board leadership program, community grants, the Helping Achieve Promise (HAP) scholarship fund, a volunteer program, and signature annual fundraising events such as Night of Broadway and A Taste of Jersey City. Its core deliverable is program funding, scholarships, and community engagement experiences for local youth, supported by donations, sponsorships, and grants.

Product overview

Youth Foundation of Jersey City operates as a unified non-profit foundation offering multiple interconnected youth development programs. The core offerings include the Adopt a School Program (providing resources and support to partnered public schools including PS#22, PS#24, PS#33, PS#40, PS#41, and Ezra L. Nolan Middle School), a Student Board for youth leadership development, a Grants Program funding youth-focused organizations, and a Scholarships Program connecting students with educational opportunities. Signature fundraising events include Night of Broadway and A Taste of Jersey City, while free Youth Events provide sports, arts, and cultural programming directly to youth. The Volunteer Program engages community members in supporting these initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adopt a School Program A school partnership program in which the Youth Foundation of Jersey City adopts local schools and channels supplemental resources, volunteer support, and programming into partner campuses in Jersey City. Designed for local schools and their students.
• Student Board / Junior Board Program A youth leadership program that brings local students onto a Student/Junior Board to participate in foundation activities, with alumni often continuing in leadership roles. Designed for Jersey City high school and college-age youth interested in leadership and community service.
• HAP Scholarships (Helping Achieve Promise) A scholarship fund branded Helping Achieve Promise (HAP) that provides educational financial support to qualifying local students. Designed for individual student beneficiaries in Jersey City.
• Community Grants Program A grants program that directs foundation funding to community initiatives benefiting youth in Jersey City. Designed for community organizations and youth-serving programs.
• Night of Broadway Annual Fundraiser An annual signature fundraising event branded Night of Broadway, used to raise money and awareness for the foundation's youth programs. Designed for donors, sponsors, and community supporters in the Jersey City area.
• A Taste of Jersey City Annual Fundraiser An annual signature fundraising event branded A Taste of Jersey City, used to raise money and awareness for the foundation's youth programs. Designed for donors, sponsors, local restaurants, and community supporters.
• Volunteer Program A volunteer engagement program that mobilizes community volunteers to support foundation initiatives and Adopt a School partners. Designed for community members wishing to contribute time to youth causes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Adopted 5 Jersey City public schools with comprehensive support programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Saint Peter's Prep (HAP Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Saint Peter's Prep's Higher Achievement Program (HAP), a five-week summer enrichment program for young men between 7th and 8th grade. The Youth Foundation refers students and supports scholarships to this program, which has served approximately 7,500 young men since 1964.
• Paper Mill PlayhouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Paper Mill Playhouse for Night of Broadway event. Students will perform Broadway songs and scenes, with a special final number performed by Paper Mill Playhouse.
• PS #22 (Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb Elementary School)coreOthersAdopted school receiving direct family support including large-scale food distribution through the Community Food Bank of New Jersey.
• PS #33 (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School)coreOthersAdopted school celebrating school improvements and student activities including events in their newly opened gymnasium.
• PS #24 (Cornelia F. Bradford Elementary School)coreOthersAdopted school for 2024-2025 academic year receiving enrichment activities and community engagement events.
• Ezra L. Nolan Middle SchoolcoreOthersFirst school formally adopted by the organization; became the foundation for the Adopted School Program model.
• New City KidsminorOthersYouth development organization providing academic support and enrichment activities. Foundation has supported graduation celebrations for 6 consecutive years.
• Community Food Bank of New JerseyminorOthersPartner for food distribution to adopted schools, providing fresh produce and pantry staples for families.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Community Foundation of New Jersey: New Jersey's largest community foundation and a listed donor to YFJC. Operates a $500M+ asset pool funding youth, education, and community programs across NJ — competing with YFJC for both grant-making dollars and grantee relationships in the same geography.
• YMCA of Greater Hudson County / Jersey City: Regional YMCA serving Jersey City with youth memberships, after-school programs, camps, and sports leagues that overlap directly with YFJC's youth events, recreation, and education programs. Competes for the same program participants and community donors.
• United Way of Greater Union County / Hudson County: A regional United Way chapter funding youth and family services in similar Northeast NJ communities. Competes for corporate workplace giving campaigns and community impact grant dollars in the same donor pool.
• Boys & Girls Club of Hudson County: Direct local peer providing youth development, educational, and recreational programming to Hudson County youth. Operates similar after-school and enrichment offerings and competes for the same Jersey City families, school partnerships, and corporate donors.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern New Jersey: Operates youth mentoring programs across northern New Jersey, including Hudson County. Directly competes with the y

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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