Neighbors For Kids

What Neighbors For Kids does

Neighbors For Kids (NFK) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth organization founded in 1999 in Depoe Bay, Oregon, originally as Neighbors Against Drugs and Alcohol. It operates from a 7,000 square foot facility at 634 SE HWY 101, serving children and youth ages 3-18 across Lincoln County with a whole-child development model spanning academic, social-emotional, and physical programming. The core product portfolio comprises four anchor programs: Kids Zone After-School (free for K-8, including STEM, arts, sports, homework help, and USDA-funded meals), Little Kids Zone Preschool (paid at $35-$50/day with Conscious Discipline and Frog Street curricula), Teen Zone (free for ages 13+ with leadership, life skills, and outdoor recreation), and a 10-week Summer Day Camp. Specialized offerings layered on top include a Kindergarten Readiness Program, My Health My Life Project (health/nutrition/fitness with OSU Extension and Samaritan Health Services), Youth Entrepreneurship Program (NFTE curriculum via Oregon Coast Community College), and a Blue Water Task Force science program partnered with Surfrider Foundation and the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife's Salmon & Trout Enhancement Program. The facility includes a gym, art studio, LEGO lab, STEM learning stations, science classroom with working salmon aquarium, commercial kitchen, and community garden; students raise and release nearly 15,000 Coho salmon annually.

Name

Neighbors For Kids

Legal name

Neighbors For Kids

Website

https://neighborsforkids.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Neighbors For Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Depoe Bay, Oregon, providing free after-school, preschool, teen, and summer programs for Lincoln County youth ages 3-18, supported by grants, donations, and special events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development and After-School Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (624410), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care) (EDACAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Extended Day Programs at Preschools & Childcare Centers (EDACAHAB), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school care
• Preschool education
• Summer camp services
• Nonprofit enrichment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Depoe Bay

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Foundation Grants and Corporate Sponsorships: The organization receives funding from numerous private foundations (Autzen Foundation, MJ Murdock Charitable Trust, Ford Family Foundation, Meyer Memorial Trust, etc.) and corporate sponsors (Fred Meyer Stores, Walmart, Wells Fargo, etc.).
2. Public Grants and Government Contracts: Funding from government sources including City of Depoe Bay, City of Lincoln City, Oregon Department of Education, Lincoln County School District 21st CCLC grant, U.S. Congressional Capitol Project Funding (HUD), and Oregon State Marine Board.
3. Individual Donations and Program Fees: Individual donations through online portal, Buy-A-Brick program ($150-$300 for personalized bricks), Fred Meyer Community Rewards, and program fees for summer camp and non-school days. Sponsor-A-Student scholarships provide day ($30), week ($150), month ($600), and summer ($1,200) options.
4. Special Events: Annual Kids Zone Classic Charity Golf Tournament (17th annual in 2026) generates sponsorship revenue. Keiki Kowabunga Challenge surf competition also attracts sponsors and participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Neighbors For Kids is a nonprofit youth organization operating the Kids Zone After-School Program (free), Little Kids Zone Preschool, Teen Zone, and Summer Day Camp for Lincoln County children and youth ages 3-18. Programs are delivered at a 7,000 sq ft facility using a whole-child approach, supplemented by specialized initiatives including My Health My Life Project, Youth Entrepreneurship Program, Blue Water Task Force science program, and USDA meal service.

Product overview

Neighbors For Kids is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) youth organization providing a portfolio of free and affordable enrichment programs for children and youth in Lincoln County, Oregon. The core offerings include the Kids Zone After-School Program (free for all youth), Little Kids Zone Preschool (for ages 3-5), Teen Zone (free for ages 13+), and Summer Day Camp. These programs are complemented by specialized initiatives including the Kindergarten Readiness Program, My Health My Life Project (health/nutrition/fitness), Youth Entrepreneurship Program (business education), and Blue Water Task Force science program. The organization also administers the USDA Meal Program providing free meals to participants. Programs operate from a dedicated 7,000 square foot facility in Depoe Bay, featuring a gym, art studio, science classroom, LEGO lab, and STEM spaces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kids Zone After-School Program A 100% free after-school program for Lincoln County youth offering homework help, tutoring, STEM enrichment, arts and crafts, healthy meals, and sports activities through a whole-child approach. Operates Monday-Friday 3pm-6pm.
• Little Kids Zone Preschool A preschool program for children ages 3-5 using Frog Street curriculum and Conscious Discipline approach, offering full-day ($50/day) and half-day ($35/day) options focused on early literacy, math, social-emotional development, and kindergarten readiness. ERDC accepted; scholarships available.
• Teen Zone A free after-school program for youth ages 13+, providing academic support, leadership development, life skills, tutoring, outdoor recreation (kayaking, rowing, surfing), and a safe social space.
• Summer Day Camp A 10-week full-day summer camp program for children entering Kindergarten through 12th grade, featuring themed activities, field trips, enrichment programs, and nutritious meals. Scholarships available.
• Kindergarten Readiness Program A summer program designed to help children entering Kindergarten develop early literacy, math foundations, social-emotional skills, and motor skills aligned with Oregon's Kindergarten Readiness Standards.
• My Health, My Life Project A comprehensive health and wellness program combining health and nutrition classes, fitness and sports activities, and a community garden component, in partnership with OSU Extension Service and Samaritan Health Services. Includes cooking classes, running club, and organic gardening.
• Youth Entrepreneurship Program A professional business development program for students in grades 7-12, taught twice weekly using the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) curriculum in partnership with Oregon Coast Community College's Small Business Development Center.
• Blue Water Task Force Science Program A marine science program where students analyze water samples monthly from Oregon coast locations as an official Surfrider Foundation Blue Water Task Force site, in partnership with Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife's Salmon & Trout Enhancement Program (STEP).
• USDA Meal Program A daily meal program providing free nutritious meals and snacks: supper through USDA Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) during the school year, and free lunch and afternoon snack through Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) during summer months.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free nutritious meals provided to all participants through USDA CACFP (school year) and SFSP (summer)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• Oregon Department of Education (ODE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerODE supports NFK with reimbursement funds, program administration, and trainings through the USDA Food Program. Awarded NFK funding from a USDA-CACFP Child Care Wellness Grant for the My Health, My Life Project to prevent childhood obesity.
• Lincoln County School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) grant supports educational programming including Academic Excellence & Achievement Program (AXAP) providing reading and math tutoring, homework assistance, and project-based learning for grades K-12. Goal to serve up to 60 students per week.
• Samaritan Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides annual funding from the hospital's Social Accountability Fund for the My Health, My Life Project supporting healthy child development. Also implements the 3-year Coast to the Cascades CATCH Project, an evidence-based childhood obesity prevention program in Lincoln and Linn counties.
• Oregon Coast Community College (OCCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmall Business Development Center collaborates with NFK on the Youth Entrepreneurship Program using the nationally-recognized Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) curriculum. Students in grades 7-12 attend professional business development classes twice weekly to develop business plans.
• Surfrider FoundationmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteers work with students in the science classroom analyzing water samples monthly from Oregon coast locations. Kids Zone is an official Blue Water Task Force site dedicated to preserving and protecting the ocean and its habitat.
• Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (STEP)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEP biologists set up a working aquarium in the science classroom where students engage in fisheries education, raising steelhead from eggs to fry and releasing them into local habitat. Also donated a fishing locker with poles and bait for youth and families.
• City of Depoe Bay Salmon Enhancement CommissionmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with NFK to care for the Coho Salmon Hatchery & Habitat located about 1 mile from the NFK facility. Kids Zone students raise, feed, and release nearly 15,000 Coho salmon each year.
• OSU Extension ServicemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with NFK for the My Health, My Life Project, providing health and nutrition classes, fitness instruction, and community garden programming with hands-on projects and cooking classes.
• USDA Food ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNFK's Kids Zone is a proud sponsor of the daily meal program. During school year, all students receive free nutritious supper through Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Summer months include free lunch and afternoon snack through Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).
• Fred Meyer StorescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFred Meyer Community Rewards program allows customers to link their Rewards Card to Neighbors For Kids (Nonprofit #84981). Fred Meyer donates $2.5 million annually to nonprofits in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington based on customer designations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 4-H (National 4-H Council): USDA-affiliated youth development organization delivering STEM, leadership, and outdoor programming through cooperative extension networks — directly comparable to NFK's OSU Extension partnership and project-based learning focus.
• Salvation Army: Multi-service nonprofit providing after-school programs, youth services, summer camps, and meal programs in communities across the U.S. — comparable in mission scope and community-based delivery model.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National federation of youth development organizations providing after-school programs, tutoring, STEM, sports, and meal services for school-aged youth — directly comparable to NFK's Kids Zone After-School and Teen Zone offerings in mission and operating model.
• Boys & Girls Club of Lincoln County: Local Oregon coast affiliate of the Boys & Girls Clubs network serving Lincoln County youth with after-school, teen, and summer programming — operates in the same geographic catchment and competes for the same families and grants.
• Boys & Girls Club of Emerald Valley: Oregon-based Boys & Girls Club affiliate in Lane County where NFK's Executive Director Toby Winn previously worked — directly comparable youth development programming and is the type of regional club NFK most closely resembles in operations.
• YMCA: Community-based nonprofit offering after-school care, preschool, summer camps, and youth development programs nationwide — directly comparable across nearly every program category NFK operates, including meals and STEM enrichment.

Broad incumbents

• KinderCare Learning Centers: National for-profit chain operating childcare centers, preschool, and before/after-school programs — comparable core service lines (preschool, before/after-school care, summer camp) but with a fee-based urban/suburban positioning versus NFK's free rural model.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Large publicly traded provider of early childhood education, preschool, and back-up care. Overlaps with NFK's preschool and before/after-school programming but operates as a for-profit enterprise serving employer-sponsored markets rather than rural communities.

Others

• United Way of Lincoln County: Local United Way affiliate that funnels community donations to nonprofits including youth-serving organizations like NFK. Acts as both a potential funding partner and an indirect competitor for community grant dollars.
• Oregon Coast Community College: Active NFK partner delivering the Youth Entrepreneurship Program using the NFTE curriculum for grades 7-12 — included as an ecosystem enabler rather than a competitor, illustrating the type of educational institution collaboration that defines NFK's model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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