Mentor Every Neighbor and Community

What Mentor Every Neighbor and Community does

MENAC (Mentor Every Neighbor and Community), legally MENAC Inc., is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization founded in 2018 and headquartered at 2444 Commerce Road Suite 214, Jacksonville, North Carolina. The organization delivers youth mentorship, academic support, and leadership development programs to students in grades 4–12, operating exclusively in Eastern North Carolina under a Christian-veteran-founded mission ("Building Minds Builds Communities"). Its IRS determination letter was issued February 22, 2019 (EIN 83-1876713). Core beneficiaries are at-risk youth served through school, church, and community partnerships in Onslow County.

MENAC's service portfolio comprises six direct programs: Interactive Student Development Sessions (life-skills and social-emotional learning via hands-on activities and role-playing); the Academic Success Lab Network (math and reading literacy support delivered three times per week by certified educators and trained volunteers); a Summer Youth Leadership Retreat (workshops, college tours, museum visits); a School Partnership Program delivering on-site services to grades 4–12; a Church Partnership Program embedding mentorship in faith communities; and Business/Government/Nonprofits Partnership Programs providing internships and career exposure. Supporting infrastructure includes a structured Mentor Recruitment Program with background checks and training, a College Student Internship Program, and general volunteer opportunities. The organization operates no proprietary technology platform; its digital surface is a Wix-hosted website (menac.org), a Facebook page (MENACINC), email at [email protected], and Google Forms for mentor/mentee applications.

The revenue model is donation-driven. MENAC accepts tax-deductible contributions via PayPal and credit card and is grant-eligible as a 501(c)(3). A secondary stream is merchandise sales through an e-commerce shop — Short Sleeve Tee ($20), Trucker Hat ($35), and Hoodie ($35) — generating supplemental unrestricted revenue. Core programs are provided free of charge to participants. Strategic partners — Onslow County Schools, Onslow County Government, Onslow County Health Department, United Way Onslow, Outreach of Hope, Bobbimac Seed Foundation, Duke Energy, Marine Federal Credit Union, National Dodge, and wellcare NC — supply referrals, volunteers, sponsorship, and delivery infrastructure.

Name

Mentor Every Neighbor and Community

Legal name

MENAC Inc.

Website

https://menac.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MENAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2018 in Jacksonville, North Carolina, delivering mentorship, academic support, and leadership development programs to grades 4–12 youth in Eastern North Carolina through school, church, and community partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Mentorship and Community Development Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Student Mentoring & Peer Support Programs (EDAJALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Peer Support, Mentoring & Student Leadership (SEL) (EDAKAMAO), Study Skills, Executive Function & Academic Coaching (Small-Group) (EDANAHAC), Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

Keywords

• Youth mentorship services
• Academic support programs
• Leadership development
• Community youth programs
• School partnership programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: MENAC relies on charitable donations from individuals and organizations to fund youth mentorship programs, academic support services, and community outreach initiatives. The organization accepts donations via PayPal and credit card.
2. Merchandise Sales: The organization sells branded merchandise including t-shirts ($20), trucker hats ($35), and hoodies ($35) through its online shop to generate supplemental revenue and promote brand awareness.
3. 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Status: MENAC is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Determination Letter dated February 22, 2019, EIN 83-1876713), enabling tax-deductible donations and eligibility for grants and government partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MENAC provides in-person youth mentorship, academic support, and leadership development programs for students in grades 4–12. Core offerings include Interactive Student Development Sessions, the Academic Success Lab Network, and the Summer Youth Leadership Retreat, delivered through School Partnership Programs, Church Partnership Programs, and Business/Government/Nonprofits Partnership Programs. The organization also sells branded apparel through an online shop to support its mission.

Product overview

MENAC (Mentoring Every Neighborhood and Community) is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of youth mentorship and development programs rather than a traditional software product. The core offerings include Interactive Student Development Sessions, Academic Success Lab Network, Summer Youth Leadership Retreat, School Partnership Program, Church Partnership Program, and Business/Government/Nonprofits Partnership Programs—all focused on academic support, life skills training, and leadership development for youth grades 4-12 in Eastern North Carolina. Supporting programs include volunteer opportunities through the Mentor Recruitment Program and College Student Internship Program. The organization also operates a merchandise line (MERCH) featuring branded apparel including t-shirts, hats, and hoodies sold through an e-commerce shop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Interactive Student Development Sessions In-person, interactive sessions designed to mentor and develop students in grades 4–12 through structured engagement, mentorship, and life-skills content. For youth participating in MENAC programs.
• Academic Success Lab Network Academic support programming delivered through MENAC's network to help students in grades 4–12 strengthen learning outcomes and academic performance. For school-age youth.
• Summer Youth Leadership Retreat Summer retreat experience for students in grades 4–12 focused on leadership development, teambuilding, and intensive mentorship. For participating youth.
• School Partnership Program Institutional partnership program that brings MENAC's mentorship and academic support services into partner schools. For schools and school districts seeking on-campus youth development resources.
• Church Partnership Program Institutional partnership program that delivers MENAC's faith-rooted youth mentorship and leadership development through partner churches. For churches and faith-based organizations seeking youth programming.
• Business, Government, and Nonprofits Partnership Programs Partnership program for businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to sponsor, volunteer, or otherwise support MENAC's youth development mission. For CSR, community engagement, and grant-making organizations.
• MERCH Apparel Line Branded apparel and merchandise sold through an online shop to generate revenue supporting MENAC's programs. For supporters, donors, and community members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89.3% graduation rate for Onslow County School District (2025)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Onslow County SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership delivering on-site mentorship, academic support, and leadership development programs to students in grades 4-12 across the school district. This is a primary strategic partnership for program delivery.
• United Way OnslowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partnership providing community support and resources for youth development initiatives. United Way is listed as a partner organization supporting MENAC's mission.
• wellcare NCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare organization partnership supporting youth health and wellness initiatives within the community programs.
• Onslow County GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partnership providing institutional support and resources for community youth development programs.
• Onslow County Health DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth department partnership supporting youth wellness and healthy development initiatives within MENAC programs.
• Duke EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsorship and partnership providing resources and support for community youth development initiatives.
• Outreach of HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner providing community outreach support and resources for youth programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sylvan Learning: National supplemental education provider offering tutoring and academic support in math and reading — comparable to MENAC's Academic Success Lab Network but delivered as a paid, for-profit service rather than a free nonprofit program.
• 4-H (National 4-H Council): Nationwide youth development network offering leadership, civic engagement, and STEM programs through schools and counties — comparable in mission and school-anchored delivery approach.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth-development organization offering academic, leadership, and life-skills programs across afterschool and summer settings — overlapping MENAC's portfolio but at vastly greater scale and broader scope.
• YMCA of the USA: Broad youth development, academic support, and leadership programming delivered through local Y branches — overlaps MENAC's tutoring, summer, and life-skills offerings with a much larger institutional footprint.

Direct peers

• Communities In Schools: Embeds coordinators inside public schools to deliver integrated student supports (academic, SEL, mentoring) — directly comparable to MENAC's school partnership program for grades 4-12.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: The largest youth mentoring nonprofit in the U.S., connecting adult volunteers with students in schools and communities — a near-direct analog to MENAC's school- and community-based mentor model.
• After-School All-Stars: Provides free afterschool and summer programming to youth in under-resourced schools, with a focus on academic support, leadership, and life skills — directly comparable to MENAC's after-school and summer retreat offerings.
• 100 Black Men of America: Volunteer-based mentorship organization focused on youth academic success, leadership, and life skills — overlaps MENAC's role-model-driven academic and leadership programming.

Others

• MENTOR (National Mentoring Partnership): National umbrella that advances the youth mentoring field through research, standards, and funding — comparable as the sector infrastructure MENAC operates within rather than a direct competitor.

Regional players

• Boys & Girls Club of Coastal Carolina: Regional operator of the Boys & Girls Club model serving Eastern North Carolina youth — a direct competitor for school district and community-foundation dollars in MENAC's geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MENACINC
• Xx.com/MENACInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/menac-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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