One Eleuthera Foundation

What One Eleuthera Foundation does

One Eleuthera Foundation (OEF) is a Bahamas-registered nonprofit founded in 2012 that pursues integrated community development across five focus areas: economic development, educational advancement, environmental sustainability, health promotion, and heritage preservation. The foundation delivers vocational training, agricultural education, hospitality training, nonprofit capacity building, and women-entrepreneurship programs primarily through its 50-acre CTI Training Campus in Rock Sound, Eleuthera. Operating subsidiaries include the Centre for Training and Innovation (CTI) vocational school, The Retreat (a 16-room training hotel that is the first of its kind in The Bahamas), the CTI Training Farm, the Farmer's Table farm-to-table restaurant, the OASIS Grow House (a 1.1-acre solar-powered retractable roof greenhouse with over 1 million gallons of water storage), the Bird's Eye View Nature Trail, the Social Good Accelerator serving 70 Bahamas-based nonprofits, and the Academy of Women Entrepreneurs. Core technology is concentrated in sustainable agriculture and food security, including hydroponic pond and Bato Bucket systems, regenerative food forestry, and rain catchment; no AI/ML capabilities are present in the disclosed stack.

OEF generates revenue through a hybrid nonprofit model combining tax-deductible donations (monthly recurring starting at $10/month and one-time gifts, including U.S.-channeled contributions via the affiliated One Eleuthera Foundation of the U.S.), paid vocational course fees, hotel and restaurant operating revenue from The Retreat and Farmer's Table, and study abroad / service-learning fees from university partner programs (Emory, Clemson, Wake Forest, Antioch) that contribute approximately $120,000 per season to the local Eleuthera economy. Go-to-market is community-led and partner-mediated: the organization markets via its website, email newsletter, organic social channels, earned media, community events such as the annual Harvest Haven dinner soir\u00e9e, and recurring university partnership referrals.

Customer and beneficiary segments include Eleuthera and Bahamas community residents, vocational learners, women entrepreneurs (AWE program, 350+ women nationally since 2019), 70 Bahamas-based nonprofit organizations served through the Social Good Accelerator, local farmers, and international university groups. Leadership includes Keyron Smith (President & CEO), Mario Smith (Chairman), Yolanda Pawar (CCO), Lane Glaze (President/Chair of OEF of the U.S.), Dr. Kim Williams-Pulfer (Board Director), and Tim Hauber (Cooling House Operations Officer). The organization has no parent company, no disclosed private equity or venture capital ownership, and no disclosed acquisitions, mergers, or funding rounds.

Name

One Eleuthera Foundation

Legal name

One Eleuthera Foundation

Website

https://oneeleuthera.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

One Eleuthera Foundation is a Bahamas nonprofit that drives community development across economic, educational, environmental, health, and heritage pillars via its 50-acre CTI Training Campus, operating a vocational school, training hotel, farm-to-table restaurant, hydroponic grow house, and nature trail serving Eleuthera residents, students, women entrepreneurs, and university partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development and Vocational Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Readiness, Career Pathways & Youth Employment Nonprofits (BPAGADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), School, University & NGO Outdoor Programs (Curriculum/Program Delivery) (THAAAOAD)

Keywords

• Vocational education programs
• Community development services
• Agricultural training programs
• Sustainable tourism operations
• Nonprofit capacity building

Headquarters

HQ city

Rock Sound

HQ country

Bahamas

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The foundation relies heavily on donations from U.S. and international donors. Monthly recurring donations are available starting at $10/month, with one-time donation options. Donors can designate contributions to specific focus areas: Heritage, Health, Environment, Education, or Economy.
2. Educational Tourism and Study Abroad Programs: OEF generates revenue through hosting university groups and volunteer organizations for educational tourism, study abroad programs, and community service trips. These visits contribute approximately $120,000 per season to the local economy and generate program fees.
3. The Retreat Training Hotel: The Retreat operates as a 16-room training hotel, generating revenue from guest accommodations while providing real-world hospitality training for students.
4. CTI Training Programs: The Centre for Training and Innovation offers short courses, workshops, and paid learning opportunities. Revenue is generated through course fees for vocational and technical training programs.
5. Farmer's Table Restaurant: The farm-to-table restaurant serves as both a revenue stream and a student training facility, offering farm-fresh cuisine while providing culinary education.
6. Social Good Accelerator: A national initiative supporting 70 Bahamas-based nonprofits through shared learning, governance training, and capacity building programs.
7. Blue Economy Initiatives: Training and enterprise development programs in marine stewardship, fisheries sustainability, eco-tourism, marine science, and coastal resilience.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

One Eleuthera Foundation operates an integrated community development nonprofit centered on its 50-acre CTI Training Campus in Rock Sound, Eleuthera, Bahamas. It delivers vocational and technical training through the Centre for Training and Innovation (CTI), hospitality training via The Retreat 16-room training hotel, agricultural education through the CTI Training Farm and OASIS Grow House, culinary training at the Farmer's Table restaurant, eco-tourism via the Bird's Eye View Trail, and capacity-building programs including the Social Good Accelerator (70 Bahamas-based nonprofits) and the Academy of Women Entrepreneurs. Programs are funded primarily through donations, grants, and revenue from on-campus social enterprises.

Product overview

One Eleuthera Foundation operates as a community development organization offering an integrated portfolio of social enterprises and programs centered around its 50-acre CTI Campus in Rock Sound, Eleuthera. The core offerings include the Centre for Training and Innovation (CTI) vocational school, The Retreat training hotel, CTI Training Farm with the OASIS Grow House hydroponic facility, and the Farmer's Table farm-to-table restaurant. Additional initiatives include the Bird's Eye View Nature Trail eco-tourism project, the Social Good Accelerator nonprofit support program, and the Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) entrepreneurship program. The organization also facilitates educational tourism programs bringing international university groups to the island. The portfolio is tied together through various donation programs allowing supporters to contribute to specific focus areas including environment, education, health, economy, and heritage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Centre for Training and Innovation (CTI) A vocational school and 50-acre training campus in Rock Sound, Eleuthera that identifies educational, training, and employment gaps on the island and develops strategies and training programs to address them, offering short and long courses, workshops, and paid learning opportunities in culinary arts, agriculture, hospitality, and technical trades.
• The Retreat (Training Hotel) The first and only training hotel in The Bahamas, formerly the historic Rock Sound Club & Resort, offering 16 spacious guest rooms with modern amenities. Functions as a student training facility for hospitality students while accepting paying guest reservations.
• Farmer's Table Restaurant A farm-to-table restaurant serving fresh, locally harvested ingredients and produce from the campus farm. Also serves as a student training restaurant providing real-world learning opportunities for culinary students.
• Bird's Eye View Nature Trail An eco-tourism and conservation initiative located within the lush Coppice Forest at the CTI Campus in Rock Sound, featuring over 101 documented species of trees and shrubs. Designed as both a sanctuary and outdoor classroom for biodiversity education and eco-tourism tours.
• Social Good Accelerator (SGA) A national initiative developed by OEF designed to strengthen nonprofit leadership across The Bahamas through shared learning, collaboration, governance training, and access to resources that help 70 Bahamas-based nonprofits scale their impact.
• Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) A collaborative initiative between OEF and the U.S. Embassy Nassau empowering women entrepreneurs with skills in financial literacy, business planning, digital marketing, resilience, and leadership capacity, culminating in a $10,000 business pitch competition.
• CTI Training Farm Agricultural training facility leading OEF's efforts in creating a more sustainable, food-secure future for Eleuthera and the Bahamas, teaching advanced agricultural techniques including hydroponics and regenerative farming to new and seasoned farmers.
• Harvest Haven Fundraising Event An annual fundraising dinner soirée celebrating OEF's community development work, featuring fine dining with locally sourced cuisine, live entertainment, cultural celebration, and fundraising activities.
• OEF Donation Programs Monthly recurring donations starting at $10/month and one-time donations accepted via online portal, check, or wire transfer. U.S.-based donors can make tax-deductible contributions to One Eleuthera Foundation of the U.S. Donors can designate contributions to focus areas: Unrestricted, Heritage, Health, Environment, Education, or Economy.

Quantifiable outcome

• $120,000 economic contribution from educational tourism per season
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Embassy NassaucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with U.S. Embassy Nassau to deliver the Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program on Eleuthera, providing business training and $10,000 in pitch competition seed funding for 27 women entrepreneurs.
• American Bird Conservancy (ABC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Conservation partner supporting the Bird's Eye View Trail initiative, focused on protecting migratory and endangered bird species including the Kirtland's Warbler.
• Antioch UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration on propagation and planting of Black Torch and White Sage plants to support Kirtland's Warbler habitat restoration.
• Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of NursingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Annual nursing immersion program bringing 12 students and faculty to provide clinical support, health fairs, and wellness education in Eleuthera clinics and schools.
• Clemson University College of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Study abroad partnership exploring educational practices in Bahamian context through classroom observation and collaborative discussions with teachers.
• Clemson University Landscape ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Community-based sustainable design projects for Rock Sound, with students developing conceptual proposals for sustainable development, green spaces, and community areas.
• Clemson University Parks, Recreation & Tourism ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Study abroad cohort studying Eleuthera's ecological environments and how local tourism stakeholders interact with and manage natural resources.
• Wake Forest UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual entrepreneurship intensive program and pitch day competition in partnership with CTI-HITS at Harbour Island.
• Manuelo's Restaurant / Chef Emmanuel GibsonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured chef for Harvest Haven 2025, curating a 5-star culinary experience using CTI Farm produce.
• Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Caribbean Agri-food Online Business Series supporting women entrepreneurs in the agri-food sector.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• YouthBuild International: Global nonprofit delivering vocational training, workforce readiness, and career pathways for youth and young adults. Comparable to OEF's CTI programs and AWE women-entrepreneurship efforts in the workforce-readiness and youth-employment category.
• Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI): Regional Caribbean institution delivering agricultural research, training, and farmer development across SIDS. Comparable to OEF's CTI Training Farm and OASIS Grow House work in Caribbean agricultural training and food security, though operating at a regional rather than community scale.
• Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA): Specialized hemispheric agency promoting agricultural development and rural well-being in the Americas. Comparable to OEF given its existing partnership with IICA on the Caribbean Agri-food Online Business Series and overlapping agricultural-training and women-entrepreneurship agendas.

Others

• Seacology: International nonprofit focused on island conservation and community partnership projects globally. Comparable to OEF's SIDS-focused community development model and its crossover into eco-tourism and biodiversity programs (Bird's Eye View Trail).
• Island Conservation: Global nonprofit preventing extinctions on islands through invasive-species removal and habitat restoration. Adjacent to OEF's ecology and conservation work tied to the Bird's Eye View Trail and Kirtland's Warbler habitat restoration with American Bird Conservancy.

Regional players

• Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF): National Bahamian nonprofit focused on marine conservation, education, and youth engagement. Comparable to OEF as a Bahamian nonprofit combining conservation, education, and youth programming; overlaps with OEF's Blue Economy Initiatives and Bird's Eye View Trail.
• Bahamas National Trust: National nonprofit managing national parks and conservation education in The Bahamas. Comparable to OEF in environmental sustainability, heritage preservation, and educational programs targeting Bahamian communities, though at national-park scale rather than community-development scale.
• Friends of the Environment (FRIENDS): Abaco-based Bahamian environmental education nonprofit delivering school programs, summer camps, and community conservation. Comparable to OEF in mission (environmental sustainability, education, community engagement) and Bahamian SIDS context, though focused on environmental education rather than workforce development.

Direct peers

• Cape Eleuthera Institute / The Island School: Operates an education-and-sustainability semester program on Cape Eleuthera, Bahamas, combining academic study, research, and conservation. Directly comparable to OEF: same island, same target audience (international students/university partners), similar workforce readiness and sustainability pillars, and overlapping study-abroad and eco-tourism offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OneEleuthera
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• Instagraminstagram.com/oneeleutherafoundation_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/one-eleuthera-foundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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