What the Service Board does

the Service Board (tSB) is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1995 that delivers youth development programs centered on mentorship, outdoor adventure (primarily snowboarding), social justice education, and community service. Its primary participants are high-school-aged youth (14–19) from historically marginalized communities in King County and the greater Puget Sound area, with approximately 90% receiving full or partial scholarships; young adults aged 20–24 may continue as Peer Leaders, and adult community members serve as mentors, instructors, and board members.

The portfolio of programs comprises three core offerings: the Core Program (a four-month January–May curriculum alternating social justice workshops, snowboarding, and community service); the Peer Leader Program (October–May leadership track for tSB graduates facilitating workshops and serving as ambassadors); and the Summer Leadership Impact Program (SLIP, a 4–6 week mid-July to mid-August program for 15 youth exploring socio-environmental issues through surfing, camping, and climbing). tSB also runs a Mentor Program staffed by adult volunteers and operates a Swag Store selling branded merchandise ($10–$55 price points) including a COAL x tSB co-branded line. There is no proprietary technology platform; operations rely on staff, 50+ annual community volunteers, and a network of partners.

Revenue is generated through a diversified donation model rather than commercial pricing: individual donations (~one-third of 2024 fundraising), corporate sponsorships and in-kind contributions (Patagonia, REI, evo, T-Mobile, Port of Seattle, King County Parks), foundation grants (Satterberg Foundation, 1% for the Planet), workplace giving programs (King County, Washington State, Benevity), annual events (Soiree, Retro Fools Day), and swag store sales. The 2024 Impact Report states over $500,000 was raised that year. Programs are delivered directly in person at tSB's Seattle community room and at regional ski resorts (Summit at Snoqualmie, Stevens Pass, Crystal Mountain) under a youth-led, two-way mentorship model.

Name

the Service Board

Legal name

the Service Board

Website

https://theserviceboard.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

the Service Board is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1995, that runs youth leadership, mentorship, outdoor adventure, and social justice programs for BIPOC and low-income high school students in the Puget Sound region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ski & Snowboard Schools (Instruction & Coaching) (THAAAJAC), Winter Sports & Snow Training Schools (Ski, Snowboard, Ice Sports) (MPAKAJAI)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Mentorship services
• Outdoor recreation education
• Social justice education
• Community youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

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, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals in the community, making up almost a third of total fundraising in 2024. Donors can make one-time or recurring donations.
2. Corporate Sponsorships & Partnerships: Support from retail and industry partners including gear donations, season passes, lift tickets, and financial sponsorships.
3. Foundation Grants: Funding from foundations such as Satterberg Foundation and other grant-making organizations.
4. Swag Store Sales: Merchandise sales including hoodies, t-shirts, beanies, caps, gaiters, bags, and drinkware. Price points range from $10 to $55.
5. Workplace Giving Programs: King County Employee Giving Campaign (KCEGC charity ID#9487), Washington State Combined Fund Drive (registration #1124836), and Benevity platform for corporate workplace giving.
6. Event Fundraising: Annual Soiree (fundraiser with auction items), Retro Fools Day (spring fundraiser), and other community events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Service Board delivers multi-month youth development programs that combine snowboarding instruction, outdoor adventure, mentorship, social justice education, and community service for high school-aged youth from historically marginalized communities in King County, Washington. Programs are subsidized through donations, sponsorships, and grants, with over 90% of participants receiving full or partial scholarships. The organization also sells branded merchandise through its Swag Store to support operations.

Product overview

The Service Board is a nonprofit youth-led organization offering a portfolio of youth development programs centered on snowboarding, mentorship, outdoor adventure, and social justice education. The core programs include the Core Program (a four-month winter/spring program combining workshops, snowboarding, and community service), the Peer Leader Program (advanced leadership training for program graduates), and the Summer Leadership Impact Program (SLIP, a summer outdoor adventure program). The organization also operates a Swag Store selling branded merchandise. Programs are delivered through a two-way mentorship model involving adult mentors, peer leaders, and community volunteers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core Program A four-month program (January–May) bringing together high school students and adult mentors from diverse backgrounds to engage in workshops on social justice topics alternating with snowboarding and community service projects. Designed for high school-aged youth from historically marginalized communities; over 90% of participants receive scholarships.
• Peer Leader Program A leadership development program for tSB graduates (October–May) that facilitates development of youth leadership skills through training in leadership, personal, professional, and life skills, with responsibilities including facilitating workshops and serving as ambassadors. Open to young adults aged 20–24 enrolled in college/trade school or currently employed.
• Summer Leadership Impact Program (SLIP) A 4–6 week summer program (mid-July to mid-August) for 15 high school-aged youth that explores socio-environmental issues, climate change, and equitable access to public lands, while building leadership skills through outdoor adventures including surfing, camping, and climbing.
• Swag Store An e-commerce store selling branded merchandise including hoodies ($50–55), t-shirts ($25), beanies ($30), caps (from $30), gaiters ($15), drawstring bags ($10), reusable grocery bags, and drinkware ($25) featuring the tSB Yeti logo, as well as collaborative items such as the COAL x tSB headwear line.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 1% for the PlanetcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEnvironmental giving platform that connects businesses with nonprofits. Supports tSB's environmental justice mission.
• T-MobileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting the organization.
• Port of SeattleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional government partner providing support.
• King County ParksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCounty parks department partner supporting outdoor access initiatives.
• PatagoniacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOutdoor gear company providing equipment, gear donations, and industry support.
• Summer SearchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYouth development organization partner.
• Snoqualmie (Summit at Snoqualmie)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSki resort providing lift tickets and access for tSB youth programs.
• Stevens PasscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSki resort providing lift tickets and access for tSB youth programs.
• Crystal MountaincoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSki resort providing lift tickets and access for tSB youth programs.
• 686 (Technical Apparel)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSnowboard apparel brand providing gear donations.
• Lib TechminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSnowboard brand providing equipment donations.
• GNUminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSnowboard brand providing equipment donations.
• CapitaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSnowboard brand providing equipment donations.
• Union Binding CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSnowboard binding manufacturer providing equipment donations.
• COAL HeadwearcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeadwear brand collaboration producing COAL x tSB beanies and caps sold through the swag store. Features embroidered beanies or beanies with patches.
• evocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOutdoor retailer providing gear support, industry connections, and sponsorship.
• SeirusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWinter accessories brand providing gear donations.
• High Cascade Snowboarding CampminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSnowboard camp partner providing opportunities for tSB youth.
• REIcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOutdoor retailer providing gear support and industry connections.
• Skate Like a GirlminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit partner promoting inclusive skate and outdoor culture.
• Trailhead DirectminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProgram providing transit access to trailheads for urban communities.
• Chill FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerYouth development organization focused on snowboarding and mentorship.
• People's Harm Reduction AllianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner addressing harm reduction.
• Washington Trails Association (WTA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHiking trail advocacy organization partner.
• Low-Pressure StudiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing/creative partner.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SOS Outreach: Direct peer: uses snowboarding and skiing combined with mentorship and leadership curriculum for youth facing access barriers; mirrors tSB's snowboarding-centric youth development model.
• Summer Search: Direct peer: explicitly listed as tSB partner; national youth development nonprofit combining mentorship, outdoor experiences, and college/career access for low-income high school students, comparable cohort and structure.
• Washington Trails Association: Direct peer: explicitly listed as tSB partner; WTA delivers outdoor recreation and service-learning programming in Washington State, sharing both geography and the youth outdoor engagement mission.
• Outdoor Outreach: Direct peer: San Diego-based nonprofit providing outdoor adventure experiences (surfing, snowboarding, hiking) to underserved youth through mentorship; comparable in mission, demographic, and program structure.
• Chill Foundation: Direct peer: explicitly partnered with tSB; Chill is a national nonprofit that uses snowboarding and mentorship to impact at-risk youth, mirroring tSB's snowboarding-plus-mentorship model and target demographic.
• Big City Mountaineers: Direct peer: combines outdoor adventure (hiking, backpacking, climbing) with youth mentorship for under-resourced youth, structurally identical to tSB's snowboarding-based model but using different outdoor activities.
• Skate Like a Girl: Direct peer: explicitly listed as tSB partner; Pacific Northwest nonprofit using action sports (skateboarding) to build youth confidence and community, sharing mission overlap with tSB's snowboard-based youth programming.
• Trailhead Direct: Direct peer: explicitly listed as tSB partner; provides transit access to outdoor trailheads for urban communities, addressing the same outdoor access barriers tSB tackles through snowboarding.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Greater Seattle: Broader incumbent: large regional youth development nonprofit offering broader programming (childcare, sports, leadership) in Seattle/King County; comparable youth demographic and local footprint but much broader scope.
• Northwest Youth Corps: Broader incumbent: regional nonprofit offering outdoor-based youth employment, service learning, and conservation programming for teens in the Pacific Northwest, sharing the youth + outdoor + service-learning framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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