Sponsors of the Future

Name

Sponsors of the Future

Legal name

Sponsors of the Future

Website

https://sponsorsofthefuture.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Disability Inclusion Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Neurodiversity community programs
• Special needs youth education
• Disability inclusion advocacy
• Caregiver support services
• Nonprofit fundraising initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

East Greenwich

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: SoF operates primarily as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, deriving revenue from tax-deductible donations made by individuals and organizations. The organization hosts annual fundraiser events (e.g., the Summer Showcase) and accepts donations through Donorbox. Corporate sponsors at tiered levels ($550 Silver, $1,200 Gold) and individual donors contribute to programming costs.
2. E-commerce Product Sales: SoF operates an online shop selling third-party products (skincare from Dermafirm, Dr. Jart+; Nail POP nail beauty device; PURIPOT air purifiers) alongside donation tiers. Each product sale includes a mandatory donation component (e.g., $20 per item goes to SoF), combining retail revenue with fundraising.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sponsors of the Future is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that designs and delivers educational, advocacy, and inclusion programs for neurodivergent children and teens (ages 10-17), including life skills boot camps, career and entrepreneurship camps, an Educational Speaker Series webinar program, a Pen Pal Program, Career Path Prep, and Caregiver Support resources. It also runs an online shop selling third-party skincare, beauty devices, and air purifiers where each purchase embeds a built-in donation to the organization, providing a complementary fundraising channel.

Product overview

Sponsors of the Future operates a dual offering structure: (1) An e-commerce shop selling third-party beauty and wellness products including skincare lines (CICAPAIR, Dermafirm RX), beauty devices (Nail POP Nail Beauty Device), and air purifiers (PURIPOT Wall Mount and Mobile M1+), with proceeds supporting the nonprofit's mission; and (2) Community programs including Career Path Prep, Life Skills Boot Camp, Career & Entrepreneurship Skills Camp for ages 10-17, Educational Speaker Series webinar programming, Pen Pal Program, and Caregiver Support resources. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on creating ecosystems supporting neurodivergent communities through education, advocacy, and inclusion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Career Path Prep: A program that seeks to fuel, highlight, and expand corporate culture towards inclusivity by creating an ecosystem of career resources and insights for neurodivergent individuals.
• Life Skills Boot Camp
• Career & Entrepreneurship Skills Camp
• Educational Speaker Series
• Pen Pal Program

Products and services

• Life Skills Boot Camp One-day in-person boot camp teaching critical life skills (physical fitness, money management, food selection, teamwork, mindful movement) to neurodivergent children ages 10-16, delivered in partnership with local Rhode Island businesses.
• Career & Entrepreneurship Skills Camp Camp-style program for neurodivergent youth ages 10-17 focused on career development and entrepreneurship skills to prepare participants for independent futures and inclusive employment pathways.
• Educational Speaker Series Webinar series featuring experts from fields such as law, financial planning, and neurodiversity employment sharing insights with caregivers and parents on topics including guardianship, financial planning, career development, and workplace inclusion.
• Pen Pal Program Letter-writing program connecting neurodivergent children with peers who share similar interests and passions to build friendships and reduce social isolation.
• Career Path Prep Program that fuels, highlights, and expands corporate culture toward inclusivity by creating an ecosystem of career resources for neurodivergent individuals, including monthly profiling of business leaders advancing inclusivity and career mentorship opportunities.
• Caregiver Support Ongoing resources, blog content, news, events, community resources, and webinar support for parents and caregivers of neurodivergent children navigating development, education, transition planning, and caregiver well-being.
• Enterprise Launchpad for Youth Program providing pathways for neurodivergent youth to engage with entrepreneurship and enterprise-level career exploration through business partnerships.
• SoF Online Shop E-commerce storefront operated by SoF on the Wix platform selling third-party skincare (Dermafirm, Dr. Jart+), the Nail POP nail beauty device, and PURIPOT air purifiers, with a built-in $20 donation per item directed back to Sponsors of the Future to fund programming.

Quantifiable outcome

• SoF's Life Skills Boot Camp on July 27, 2023 taught critical life skills (health, food, money management) to children ages 10-16 through partnerships with local banks, gyms, grocery stores, yoga instructors, and sports coaches.
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Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Orange Biomed (Camp Surefire)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2024Orange Biomed and SoF partnered for Camp Surefire to bring the M.A.P. Your Health program to Rhode Island, extending their ongoing collaboration into diabetes health education for the neurodivergent community.
• Orange BiomedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2023Orange Biomed, a global diabetes innovator, is a proud sponsor and co-developer of SoF programs. The company co-sponsored SoF's First Annual Fundraiser and Life Skills Boot Camp, providing healthy lifestyle tips guides for participants. SoF's camp was held the day before the fundraiser, and Orange Biomed sponsored the celebratory dinner for children, aligning with its mission to promote healthy minds and healthy bodies.
• Orangetheory FitnesssupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2022Orangetheory Fitness partnered with SoF to host the 'Caring for the Caregivers' event, supporting caregiver wellness and providing fitness-related resources to the neurodivergent community's caregivers.
• Nail POPsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 October 2022Nail POP and SoF launched the 'Caring for the Caregivers' campaign to support the neurodivergent community. Nail POP products are sold through the SoF shop, with a portion of each sale donated to SoF.
• Bank NewportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBank Newport partnered with SoF for the Life Skills Boot Camp on July 27, 2023, teaching children ages 10-16 about the value of saving money at an early age through hands-on financial education sessions delivered by bank staff.
• HealthtraxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthtrax partnered with SoF for the Life Skills Boot Camp, providing a Youth Program Development Director who taught children about increasing coordination, speed, and strength through physical fitness activities.
• Dave's MarketplacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDave's Marketplace partnered with SoF for the Life Skills Boot Camp, delivering sessions on choosing the right types of food, teaching kids about nutrition and healthy eating habits using locally sourced products.
• BDMT GlobalsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBDMT Global facilitated the SoF Survival Game for team-building activities during the Life Skills Boot Camp, helping children develop teamwork and collaboration skills.
• East Greenwich Challenger Youth SportssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEast Greenwich Challenger Youth Sports led a soccer session during the Life Skills Boot Camp, teaching children about sportsmanship and inclusive athletic participation.
• Medea Sargsyan (Yoga Instructor)supportingOthersYoga instructor Medea Sargsyan led a special yoga session at the Life Skills Boot Camp to teach children about self-control and internal power through mindful movement.
• ZavikoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerZavikon, founded by Rebecca Beam, is a neurodiversity employment organization that matches qualified candidates with disabilities or neurodivergent individuals with inclusive employers. Rebecca Beam serves as a featured speaker in SoF's Educational Speaker Series, providing insights on preparing neurodivergent individuals for employment from college and beyond.
• The How SkillssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe How Skills is a job coaching intermediary that partners with employers like Microsoft to provide job coaches for neurodivergent employees. SoF references The How Skills as a model partner organization in its Career Path Prep program.
• Dr. Jart+supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerDr. Jart+ provided free skincare product giveaways at SoF's First Annual Fundraiser on July 28, 2023, as part of the event's silent auction and raffle prizes.
• The Martucci Group / SafeHousesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Martucci Group, operating SafeHouse (an upscale modern neighborhood eatery), hosted SoF's First Annual Fundraiser event, providing the venue and supporting the nonprofit's in-person fundraising efforts.
• DermafirmsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerDermafirm skincare products (RX Hydra Exosome Lotion and Toner) are sold through the SoF online shop. Each product includes a $20 donation to SoF, combining product sales with fundraising.
• PURIPOTsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPURIPOT air purifiers (Mobile M1+ and Wall Mount F1) are sold through the SoF online shop. Each product includes a $20 donation to SoF, combining retail revenue with fundraising.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• INCLUDEnyc: NYC-based nonprofit providing disability and neurodiversity education, advocacy, and youth programming for students and families. Comparable in educational program mix and parent/caregiver support focus, though regionally concentrated.

Direct peers

• National Down Syndrome Society: Nonprofit advocating for the inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome through programs, policy, and community support. Comparable in serving a specific neurodivergent population with education, advocacy, and employment-focused programming.
• Lime Connect: Nonprofit connecting university students and professionals with disabilities (including neurodivergent individuals) to corporate employment opportunities. Strongly comparable to SoF's Career Path Prep program and corporate-neurodiversity partnership model.
• Best Buddies International: Nonprofit running one-to-one friendship programs, supported employment, and leadership development for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Closest comparable peer to SoF given the focus on neurodivergent employment and social inclusion through corporate/community partnerships.
• Autism Society of America: Grassroots autism advocacy organization providing education, advocacy, and support services across a nationwide affiliate network. Comparable in mission (autism/neurodiversity advocacy and family support) with affiliate-driven delivery model.
• The Arc: National organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with strong focus on community-based programs and policy advocacy. Comparable as a community-and-advocacy-focused IDD nonprofit.

Emerging players

• Different Brains Foundation: Smaller nonprofit producing media content and hosting community programs that promote neurodiversity awareness and inclusion. Comparable in mission scope (neurodiversity advocacy and education) at a similar early-stage scale.

Broad incumbents

• Autism Speaks: One of the largest autism advocacy and science nonprofits in the US, funding research, advocacy, and family services for autistic individuals across the lifespan. Directly comparable mission focus (autism/neurodiversity support) at significantly larger scale.
• Easterseals: Federated network of nonprofits providing disability services including employment support, education, and therapy across the US. Comparable in serving neurodivergent and disabled populations with local-business partnership models.
• Special Olympics: Global nonprofit providing year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Highly comparable in mission (sports/recreation-based youth development for IDD) but operates at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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