PEAS

What PEAS does

PEAS (Partners for Education, Agriculture, and Sustainability) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2011 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, that delivers outdoor and edible education to elementary school students. The organization partners with 25 Austin ISD schools to provide direct in-school programming through Outdoor and Edible Education Specialists who lead lessons in school gardens, outdoor classrooms, and pop-up kitchens, reaching over 3,000 students annually and more than 34,000 students cumulatively across 241,000 engaged hours of instruction. PEAS also operates a flagship community farm and urban orchard, summer camps, the Resiliency Gardens family-support program, and the Bright Green Future Grant.

Name

PEAS

Legal name

Partners for Education, Agriculture, and Sustainability

Website

https://peascommunity.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PEAS is an Austin-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering outdoor and edible education to elementary students in 25 partner schools through in-school programming, summer camps, and a community farm, with ancillary digital curriculum and guidebook products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Outdoor Environmental Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Education & Adventure Programs (School-Run) (EDAJAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

K–12 Instructional Design & Curriculum Development Services (EDAGAKAA)

Keywords

• Outdoor education programs
• Place-based learning
• School garden education
• Environmental education
• Edible education

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Program Fees: Fees for school programs, camps, and short courses. PEAS underwrites program fees for more than 90% of partner schools that serve families experiencing economic hardship.
2. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations. PEAS is a 501(c)(3) organization (EIN 47-4656033). Accepts one-time and recurring gifts, DAF donations, and in-kind donations.
3. Product Sales: Sales of the Easy PEASy Guidebook as e-book ($30) or hardcopy. Bulk discounts available: 10-19 copies at $25 each, 20-49 at $22, 50-99 at $20, 100-499 at $15, 500+ at $12.
4. Digital Lessons Subscription: Individual subscription to PEAS Digital Lessons with Nearby Naturalists for $49/year. Group subscriptions available by contacting PEAS directly.
5. Short Courses: 2-4 session workshop series for schools. Teaspoon of PEAS (2 days) at $3,000; Tablespoon of PEAS (4 days) at $5,500.
6. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships from organizations like Sprouts Foundation, Whole Foods Market Foundation, City of Austin, and others for school programs and events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PEAS delivers outdoor, place-based, and edible education programming to Austin-area elementary schools during the school day through Outdoor and Edible Education Specialists. The nonprofit complements direct in-school programming with summer camps, professional development short courses for educators, and proprietary digital/print resources including the Easy PEASy Guidebook and PEAS Digital Lessons subscription.

Product overview

PEAS (Partners for Education, Agriculture, and Sustainability) is a nonprofit organization based in Austin, Texas, offering a portfolio of outdoor and edible education programs and products. The core offering consists of school-day programming delivered by Outdoor and Edible Education Specialists at partner schools, complemented by summer camps and a community farm. Key products include PEAS Digital Lessons with Nearby Naturalists (a $49/year subscription with 32 video-based outdoor inquiry lessons for grades 1-3) and the Easy PEASy Guidebook (available as $30 digital download or physical book). Additional offerings include SEL Brain Breaks (mindfulness activities for outdoor resets), A Taste of PEAS Short Courses (2-4 session workshop series), and the Bright Green Future Grant with composting and water cycle resources. The organization has reached over 34,000 students since 2011 and currently partners with 25 Austin schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• For Schools Program Direct programming delivered during the school day in which Outdoor and Edible Education Specialists partner with classroom teachers to lead standards-aligned science, garden, and kitchen lessons in school gardens, outdoor classrooms, and pop-up kitchens. Designed for Austin-area elementary schools and serves over 3,000 students annually.
• PEAS Digital Lessons with Nearby Naturalists

Quantifiable outcome

• 34,000+ students reached since 2011
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• City of AustincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Austin is a sponsor and partner for Bright Green Futures Grant program. PEAS received the largest urban forest grant ever awarded by the City of Austin.
• Austin ISDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPEAS partners with 25 Austin ISD elementary schools to deliver direct programming during the school day.
• Big Green (The Big Green Org)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor supporting PEAS school programs and educational initiatives.
• Indigenous Cultures InstitutesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPEAS refers community members to the Indigenous Cultures Institute of San Marcos for resources related to living indigenous cultures of Central Texas.
• HOPE Outdoor GallerysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Creative Roots Summer Workshop Series, bringing nature-themed art and science activities to families.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Captain Planet Foundation: Funds and supports hands-on environmental and garden-based learning projects in K-12 schools nationwide. Comparable to PEAS in mission, school-based environmental education focus, and grant-funded sustainability model.
• Big Green: National nonprofit that builds learning gardens in schools and supports garden-based education. Directly comparable to PEAS in mission, K-5 outdoor learning focus, and school partnership model; Big Green is also listed as a current PEAS sponsor.
• EcoRise: Austin-based nonprofit that empowers youth to tackle real-world sustainability challenges through teacher resources and student programming. Directly comparable geographically and thematically, with overlap on educator curriculum and K-12 environmental programming.
• Life Lab: California-based nonprofit that runs garden-based science programs for elementary schools, including professional development and curriculum. Comparable to PEAS in K-5 outdoor science focus, TEKS/NGSS-style standards alignment, and educator training offerings.
• Green Education Foundation: National nonprofit offering standards-aligned environmental and garden-based curriculum, lesson plans, and grants to schools. Comparable to PEAS on K-12 environmental curriculum, educator resources, and school grant programs.
• Kids Gardening: Nonprofit that supports school and community gardens through curriculum, educator grants, and learning resources. Highly comparable to PEAS on K-5 garden-based learning, educator support, and curriculum resources.
• Edible Schoolyard: Alice Waters' nonprofit that integrates gardening, cooking, and classroom instruction in K-12 schools. Closely aligned with PEAS on 'edible education' and garden/kitchen curriculum, though it operates through a network of independent Edible Schoolyard programs rather than direct delivery.
• Out Teach (formerly National Outdoor Leadership): National nonprofit that builds outdoor learning spaces and trains teachers in experiential, standards-aligned instruction. Closely comparable to PEAS on outdoor learning for elementary schools, teacher PD, and standards-aligned curriculum.

Emerging players

• Whole Kids Foundation: Whole Foods-affiliated nonprofit that funds salad bars, beehives, and edible gardens in schools. Comparable to PEAS on the food-equity and school-garden nexus; PEAS's Board Chair Nona Evans previously led Whole Kids Foundation.

Others

• Solar Austin: Austin-based nonprofit advancing solar energy and climate solutions through community education. Comparable thematically on Austin-focused environmental education; PEAS board member Tatianna Cannon leads Solar Austin.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/peas_community
• Facebookfacebook.com/peascommunity

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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