Tutoring Plus Of Cambridge Inc

What Tutoring Plus Of Cambridge Inc does

Tutoring Plus of Cambridge, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1964 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, originally established by a group of Cambridge mothers in partnership with MIT's Social Service Committee as one of the city's longest-running out-of-school-time academic programs. The organization delivers free tutoring, mentoring, homework support, and enrichment programs to students in grades 4-12 who face systemic barriers related to income, race, disability, and language access. Programming is organized around four core offerings: a 1:1 Tutoring & Mentoring Program (grades 4-8) using a researched social-emotional and critical-consciousness curriculum; drop-in Homework Centers at school and partner sites; a High School Program (grades 9-12) covering time management, college preparation, career readiness, and personal-statement writing; and Enrichment Programs spanning coding (BlocksCAD, T++ Coders), math (Math+), engineering (I Build), media literacy (Girls' Digital Media Group), and creative writing (Rhythm & Poetry, Writer's Workshop). Supporting initiatives include an annual School Supply Drive, an Alumni Network, a CRLS Alum Panel, and the $1,000 Friends of CRLS Scholarship.

Programs are delivered in person at five Cambridge sites — Fletcher Maynard Academy, Cambridge Street Upper School, Fresh Pond Apartments, 402 Rindge Commons, and Finch Apartments — as well as at partner-operated homework centers at Community Art Center and the Workforce Program's Roosevelt Towers site. Tutoring Plus operates with a small paid staff (Executive Director Jordan Harvey, Program Manager Lauren Badeau, High School Program Coordinator Rodney Chanax, Advisor Jacey Buel) supported by a Board of Directors and 110+ trained volunteer tutors sourced primarily through Cambridge Volunteers, MIT, Lesley University, DukeEngage, and the Massachusetts Promise Fellowship. There is no proprietary technology platform; operations rely on standard nonprofit SaaS — Airtable for applications, Network for Good for donations, DocuSign for documents, Squarespace for web, and a Softr-built 'T+ Portal'.

The revenue model is exclusively donations, grants, and corporate contributions, with all programs provided at no cost to students or families as a core equity principle. Distribution is anchored by long-standing partnerships with Cambridge Public Schools, the Cambridge Housing Authority, Schochet Companies, and a network of community organizations, with corporate learning partnerships (e.g., Novartis CELL Experience) extending STEM exposure. There are no customers in a commercial sense; users are 230+ enrolled students, and the relevant 'concentration' risk is geographic (single city) and funder-based, with the Cummings Foundation publicly highlighted as a major donor.

Name

Tutoring Plus Of Cambridge Inc

Legal name

Tutoring Plus of Cambridge, Inc.

Website

https://tutoringplus.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tutoring Plus of Cambridge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1964, that provides free tutoring, mentoring, homework centers, and enrichment programs to 230+ students in grades 4-12 across five Cambridge, MA program sites, funded by donations, grants, and corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Education Support Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Academic Tutoring Services (Subject-Specific & General) (EDAJALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Academic Support & Learning Assistance (Tutoring Centers) (EDALABAF), Homework Tutoring & Academic Support (Subject Tutoring) (HSAAAHAC), Specialized Homework Support & Academic Coaching (Remediation-Focused) (EDAKADAJ)

Keywords

• Youth tutoring services
• Academic enrichment programs
• Homework help centers
• Mentoring programs
• Nonprofit education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Tutoring Plus is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Revenue comes primarily from monetary donations from individuals and organizations, grants, and corporate partnerships. Donations support purchase of supplies and materials, recruitment and training of volunteers, program quality, and professional development for staff.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tutoring Plus Of Cambridge Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free 1:1 tutoring, mentoring, homework centers, and enrichment programs for students in grades 4-12 residing in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The organization operates five program sites across Cambridge, served by 110+ volunteers, and supports 230+ students annually at no cost to participants.

Product overview

Tutoring Plus operates as a nonprofit educational organization offering a unified portfolio of four core programs serving students in grades 4-12 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The core offerings include the 1:1 Tutoring & Mentoring Program (individualized academic support and social-emotional development), Homework Centers (drop-in homework support), Enrichment Programs (subject-specific hands-on learning in coding, math, media literacy, poetry, and engineering including BlocksCAD 3D Coding, Math+, Rhythm & Poetry, Girls' Media, I Build, T++ Coders, and Writer's Workshop), and the High School Program (college prep and career readiness workshops). Supporting initiatives include a School Supply Drive, Alumni Network, CRLS Alum Panel, and the Friends of CRLS Scholarship. All programs are provided free of charge to students and families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 1:1 Tutoring & Mentoring Program Free one-on-one tutoring and mentoring for Cambridge students in grades 4-12, pairing each student with a dedicated volunteer tutor/mentor who provides sustained academic support and guidance.
• Homework Centers Free drop-in homework centers where students can get academic assistance and complete assignments in a supportive environment at multiple Cambridge locations.
• Enrichment Programs Free enrichment courses and clubs spanning STEM, arts, media, and creative writing, including named programs such as BlocksCAD, Math+, Rhythm & Poetry, Girls' Media, I Build, T++ Coders, and Writer's Workshop, serving Cambridge students in grades 4-12.
• High School Program (CRLS) Targeted tutoring, mentoring, and college/career-readiness support delivered to Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (CRLS) students, coordinated by a dedicated High School Program Coordinator.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered founding/core, core and secondary.

• MITfounding/coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1964Original founding partner from 1964. MIT Social Service Committee, inspired by President Johnson's War on Poverty, partnered with Mother's Executive Committee of Cambridge Neighborhood House to launch one of the longest-running out-of-school-time academic programs in Cambridge.
• Cambridge VolunteerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey volunteer recruitment partner. Many volunteers join Tutoring Plus through Cambridge Volunteers. Partnership described as delivering 'rock star' volunteers who are ready to work with students.
• Cambridge Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with district schools including Fletcher Maynard Academy and Cambridge Street Upper School. Schools provide program sites and priority enrollment for their students.
• Cambridge Housing Authority's Work Force ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to serve residents of Cambridge public housing. Programs operate at housing sites including Fresh Pond Apartments and 402 Rindge Commons.
• Lesley UniversitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership providing academic support and enrichment opportunities for students.
• Community Art CentersecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership-based Homework Center operated for students at the Community Art Center site.
• Community CookssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer cooks provide full meals once monthly to High School Program participants through Community Cooks initiative.
• Schochet Companies / Fresh Pond ApartmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate housing management partnership providing program space at Fresh Pond Apartments for resident students.
• DukeEngage ProgramsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity program sending students to volunteer with Tutoring Plus as part of service learning requirements.
• Massachusetts Promise FellowshipsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFellowship program placing individuals with Tutoring Plus to support program operations.
• Cambridge STEAM InitiativesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting science, technology, engineering, arts and math enrichment programs.
• NovartissecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCELL Experience program exposing students to real-world biology applications and lab practices. Sparked student's passion for bioengineering and contributed to acceptance to MIT.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Citizen Schools: Massachusetts-based nonprofit offering expanded learning time and apprenticeship programming for middle schoolers, comparable to Tutoring Plus's enrichment and 1:1 tutoring model serving grades 4-8 in Cambridge with free, volunteer-supported programming.
• Tenacity, Inc. Boston-based nonprofit combining academic tutoring, mentoring, and enrichment (notably tennis-linked) for Boston middle and high school students - functionally identical mission and operating model to Tutoring Plus though in a different city.
• 826 Boston: 826 National affiliate (formerly 826 Boston) operates in Greater Boston serving K-12 students with free writing and tutoring support, very similar to Tutoring Plus's mission of free academic support and enrichment for underserved youth. Both are volunteer-powered nonprofits providing individualized out-of-school-time programming.
• BELL (Building Educated Leaders for Life): BELL runs free summer and after-school academic enrichment programs for underserved K-8 students, directly mirroring Tutoring Plus's in-person, free, volunteer-tutor-led model for grades 4-12. Both serve students facing opportunity gaps via community-based programming.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts: Provides volunteer-based 1:1 mentoring relationships for youth in Greater Boston, mirroring Tutoring Plus's mentoring model where adult volunteers are matched with elementary, middle, and high school students. Both are nonprofit, free, volunteer-driven youth development organizations operating in the Cambridge area.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Middlesex County / Cambridge: Operates free after-school homework help, tutoring, and enrichment programming for youth in Cambridge and surrounding Middlesex County areas, directly comparable to Tutoring Plus's Homework Centers and Enrichment Programs serving grades 4-12.

Regional players

• Cambridge Public Schools - Community Schools initiative: The district itself operates after-school and homework support programming at schools that overlap geographically with Tutoring Plus's sites; it is both a partner and adjacent provider of free tutoring-style services to Cambridge youth.
• Massachusetts Promise Fellowship (host site peers): Statewide AmeriCorps program placing young professionals at youth-serving host organizations in Massachusetts - directly comparable as a pipeline partner and as a potential peer host site where Tutoring Plus places fellows, sharing the out-of-school-time equity mission.

Others

• Cummings Foundation: Major Massachusetts-based nonprofit funder that lists Tutoring Plus among its grantees; comparable as a peer in the regional nonprofit ecosystem that supports free educational and human services for vulnerable populations, though it operates as a foundation rather than direct service provider.
• United Way of Massachusetts Bay: Functions as both a grantmaker and out-of-school-time ecosystem convener; Tutoring Plus relies on similar community fundraising channels and benefits from funding routed through United Way-style intermediary networks serving Cambridge nonprofits.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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