Field of Dreams Academy

What Field of Dreams Academy does

Field of Dreams Academy (FODA) is a 501c3 nonprofit founded in 2005 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, that delivers academic and athletic enrichment programming to underrepresented and underserved youth in grades 4 through 12. Its mission is to educate, expose, and endow opportunities to youth through STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) frameworks integrated with sports-based youth development, with social-emotional learning (SEL) embedded across all programs.

The organization operates roughly twelve core programs split across an academic portfolio — including Innovators and Inventors (after-school robotics, 3D modeling, film making, public speaking), the STEAM Robotics Camp, Flying High with Creativity and Exploration (drones, robotics, Blockly, Python, JavaScript, Open-CV), Genius Science and Math Camp, and the free Emory Math Circle — and an athletic portfolio spanning auto racing (Racing to Make Our Dreams / Soap Box Derby), baseball and softball (Next Generation of Stars), lacrosse (FODLC in the Atlanta Lacrosse League), soccer (Kicking for the Stars via MLS GO), and volleyball, plus a Wide World of Sports Clinic and an Executive Leadership Speaker Series. Programs are delivered directly to participants through school partnerships, after-school enrichment, weekend leagues, and summer camps.

The business model is donation-funded: FODA relies on contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors (with payment processing handled through Give Lively) to deliver programs free or at subsidized cost via scholarships. Distribution is primarily community-led, through partnerships with MLS GO, International Soap Box Derby, Art of Soccer Academy, LA84 Foundation, Booker T. Washington High School STEM Academy, the Westside Sports League, and university partners Emory and Georgia Tech. No technology product, mobile app, or API is offered; competitive advantage is grounded in 20 years of community trust, credentialed institutional partners, a documented DEI/anti-racist stance, and a comprehensive publicly disclosed Child Protection and Safety Policy. No funding rounds, equity investors, parent company, or acquisitions are disclosed.

Name

Field of Dreams Academy

Legal name

Field of Dreams Academy

Website

https://fieldofdreamsacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Field of Dreams Academy is a 501c3 nonprofit that delivers STEAM-focused academic enrichment and sports-based youth development programs to underserved youth in grades 4–12 across metro Atlanta, combining athletics with social-emotional learning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), STEM & Science Camps (Biology, Chemistry, Space, Lab Science) (EDAMALAC), Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• STEAM education
• Nonprofit sports league
• Academic enrichment
• After-school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The organization operates as a 501c3 nonprofit relying primarily on donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors to fund programs and scholarships. The website features a donation portal and 'Audacity To Dream Campaign' for fundraising.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Field of Dreams Academy is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides sports-based youth development and STEAM-focused academic enrichment programs to youth in grades 4–12 from underrepresented and underserved communities. Its offerings span after-school STEAM enrichment, multi-sport athletic leagues, summer camps, and a math circle, integrating social-emotional learning throughout. Programs are delivered through direct community service, school partnerships, and league affiliations in the Atlanta/Southeast U.S. region.

Product overview

Field of Dreams Academy is a 501c3 sports-based youth development nonprofit offering academic and athletic enrichment programs. The academic portfolio includes STEAM-focused programs: Innovators and Inventors (after-school robotics/gaming), Flying High with Creativity and Exploration (drones/coding with Python/JavaScript), STEAM Robotics Camp, Emory Math Circle, and Genius Science and Math Camp. The athletic portfolio includes Westside Sports League (multi-sport), Racing to Make Our Dreams (Soap Box Derby), Field of Dreams United Lacrosse Club, Next Generation of Stars (baseball/softball), Kicking for the Stars (MLS GO soccer), and Volleyball Club. Leadership development is supported through the Executive Leadership Speaker Series. All programs integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) principles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Innovators and Inventors
• Racing to Make Our Dreams (RMOD)
• Flying High with Creativity, and Exploration
• STEAM Robotics Camp
• Emory Math Circle
• Genius Science and Math Camp
• Westside Sports League
• Field of Dreams United Lacrosse Club (FODLC)
• Next Generation of Stars
• Kicking for the Stars
• Volleyball Club
• Executive Leadership Speaker Series
• Wide World of Sports Clinic

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MLS GO (Major League Soccer)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Major League Soccer's youth initiative enables the Kicking for the Stars soccer program to provide accessible, affordable soccer development. The partnership provides developmental pathways and legitimacy for youth participants aspiring to collegiate and professional opportunities.
• International Soap Box Derby, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Racing to Make Our Dreams (RMOD) program is sanctioned by the International Soap Box Derby, providing structured auto racing competition and curriculum aligned with STEAM education standards.
• Art of Soccer Academy (TASOA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership provides elite training and player development pathway for high-potential soccer players. Youth with ability and desire to reach club-level competition participate in elite training, showcase camps, clinics, and national tournaments.
• Emory Math CircleminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFree math enrichment program for middle and high school students (grades 6-12) in the Atlanta area. Instructors are PhD students from Emory University and Georgia Tech who bring mathematically sophisticated leadership in an informal setting.
• Booker T. Washington High School STEM AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to offer STEM summer camp for rising 9th, 10th, and 11th graders. The partnership provides facilities and student access for hands-on STEM activities including 3D modeling, robotics, aeronautics, and film making.
• Westside Sports LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAthletic league providing diverse, culturally responsive sports programs where youth engage at least 3 times per week. Programs include auto racing, baseball, lacrosse, soccer, softball, and volleyball.
• Atlanta Lacrosse LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerField of Dreams United Lacrosse Club (FODLC) participates with other clubs in the Atlanta Lacrosse League for competitive play and league integration.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Police Athletic League (PAL): Sports-based youth development nonprofit serving underrepresented youth with athletic leagues, academic support, and mentoring. Highly comparable mission and target population to Field of Dreams Academy.
• Boys & Girls Club of America: National nonprofit providing after-school enrichment, athletics, and youth development programs for underserved youth. Directly comparable as a multi-site youth development organization combining sports, academic enrichment, and SEL for grades 4-12.
• LA's BEST: After-school enrichment nonprofit serving elementary-age youth in Los Angeles with academic, arts, and sports programming. Directly comparable as a community-based STEAM + enrichment provider for underserved youth.
• First Tee: Youth development nonprofit that uses golf as the vehicle for character education, life skills, and academic support. Comparable in combining sport-specific programming with character/SEL outcomes for underserved youth.
• Girls Inc. Nonprofit providing out-of-school-time programming including STEM, sports, and leadership development for youth from underserved communities. Comparable model integrating academics, athletics, and SEL.
• 4-H: Youth development organization delivering STEM, citizenship, and athletics programming to youth from diverse backgrounds. Closely comparable in its integration of hands-on STEAM curriculum with life skills and community-based delivery.

Broad incumbents

• National Urban League: National civil rights and urban advocacy organization operating youth development, education, and workforce programs in underserved communities. Comparable DEI framing and target population, though broader in scope.
• YMCA of the USA: National nonprofit operating youth sports leagues, after-school programs, and enrichment at scale. Comparable in program breadth and youth development mission, but with vastly larger infrastructure and brand.

Emerging players

• MIND Research Institute: Education nonprofit delivering math and STEAM enrichment programs to underserved K-12 students. Comparable in the free math enrichment and STEAM exposure components, though lacks the multi-sport layer.
• Positive Coaching Alliance: Nonprofit developing positive youth sports culture through coach training and character development resources. Overlaps with FODA's SEL and character-leadership mission, though delivered via coach training rather than direct service.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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