What SLAM FOUNDATION INC does

SLAM Foundation Inc is a Florida-based, non-profit educational organization that supports a national network of K-12 tuition-free public charter schools focused on underrepresented communities. Founded in 2012 by GRAMMY-winning artist Armando Christian Pérez (Pitbull), the network operates 12-14 schools across four states (Florida, Nevada, Georgia, and Arizona), serving approximately 8,000-9,112 students. The organization's core product is the sports-infused curriculum with a career academy model featuring three signature academies: Sports Media, Sports Medicine, and Sports Marketing. Signature programs include SLAM Radio (the first and only high school student-managed SiriusXM station), dual enrollment partnerships with Doral College enabling students to earn associate degrees before high school graduation, and a Verizon 5G Student Lab at SLAM Miami.

The organization is led by a founding team (including Chief Administrative Officer Millie Sanchez), governed by a local board structure per campus, and supported operationally by Academica as a management partner. Revenue is generated through federal Title I funding (9 of 14 qualifying schools), tax-deductible individual and corporate donations, and corporate partnerships with organizations including Verizon Foundation, SiriusXM, Miami Marlins, Telemundo, and WOZ-U. The organization is accredited by Cognia and received a 2022 'System of Distinction' designation. Reported outcomes include a 97% College and Career Acceleration Rate, 96% college matriculation rate, and state-level recognitions including 5-star ratings in Nevada and consecutive 'A' grades in Florida.

The go-to-market model is community-led, with each school governed by a local board under Foundation guidance. Distribution occurs through standard public charter school enrollment processes, supported by a website-based school finder and a donation platform. The Foundation's central growth levers are geographic expansion into new states, deepening corporate partnerships, and extending the career academy and dual enrollment programs network-wide.

Name

SLAM FOUNDATION INC

Legal name

The Slam Foundation

Website

https://slamfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

SLAM Foundation Inc is a non-profit educational organization operating a network of K-12 tuition-free public charter schools across four states, serving approximately 8,000+ students from underrepresented communities with a sports-infused curriculum and career academies in sports media, sports medicine, and sports marketing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (61171), Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Charter School Networks (Multi-Site) (EDAJACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE), Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

Keywords

• Charter school education
• K-12 public schools
• Sports-infused curriculum
• Career academy education
• Tuition-free schools

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tax-Deductible Donations: The organization accepts tax-deductible donations from individuals and corporations to support educational programs and scholarships for students.
2. Federal Title I Funding: Nine of fourteen schools qualify for Title I federal funding due to serving a significant percentage of children from low-income households.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Secures partnerships with local and national organizations and sports franchises to support educational programs and prepare students for college and careers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SLAM Foundation operates a network of K-12 tuition-free public charter schools that deliver a sports-infused curriculum integrated with three signature career academies (Sports Media, Sports Medicine, and Sports Marketing). The foundation supports school operations, curriculum development, partnership facilitation, and expansion across Florida, Nevada, Georgia, and Arizona, serving approximately 8,000+ students from underrepresented communities.

Product overview

SLAM Foundation operates a network of K-12 tuition-free, public charter schools across Florida, Nevada, Georgia, and Arizona. The schools use a sports-infused curriculum with a career academy model, comprising three signature academies: Sports Media Academy, Sports Medicine Academy, and Sports Marketing Academy. Supporting programs include SLAM Radio (the first student-managed SiriusXM station) and dual enrollment/early college programs. The network spans 12+ schools serving approximately 8,000+ students with a focus on underrepresented communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SLAM Radio: First and only high school student-managed SiriusXM station in the nation. Students produce and present national live programming with a sports, entertainment and journalism focus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• SLAM Academies

Products and services

• SLAM Schools (K-12 Charter Schools Network) A national network of K-12 tuition-free, public charter schools serving underrepresented communities. The schools prepare students for college and sports-industry careers through a sports-infused curriculum with career academy focus, open to all students regardless of academic, socioeconomic background, race, gender, disability, or ethnicity.
• SLAM Radio First and only high school student-managed SiriusXM station in the nation. Students produce and present national live programming with a sports, entertainment and journalism focus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing hands-on broadcasting and media production experience.
• Dual Enrollment Program (Early College) Dual enrollment program allowing students to earn college credits while in high school. Through partnerships with institutions like Doral College, students can graduate with associate degrees before completing high school, with documented tuition savings for participating families.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% College and Career Acceleration Rate
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Verizon FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021SLAM Miami opened the first Verizon 5G student lab in Florida in partnership with the Verizon Foundation, providing students with access to cutting-edge technology and learning opportunities.
• Sirius XMcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017SLAM Radio became the first and only high school student-managed SiriusXM station in the nation. Students produce and present national live programming with a sports, entertainment and journalism focus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Doral CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership enabling SLAM North students to earn Associate in Arts degrees from Doral College before high school graduation. 20 of 56 seniors in Class of 2026 earned their associate degrees, representing approximately $312,000 in tuition savings.
• CogniacoreOthersSLAM Foundation and schools are accredited by Cognia, a global school improvement and accreditation organization. In 2022, SLAM was designated as a 'System of Distinction' by Cognia for demonstrating excellence in education.
• AcademicacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAcademica provides management and support services for SLAM schools, assisting with school operations, compliance, and governance. The organization supports the network's growing list of corporate partnerships and helps with expansion efforts.
• Pitbull (Armando Christian Pérez)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGRAMMY-winning international superstar, entrepreneur and education advocate Armando Christian Pérez (Pitbull) opened the first SLAM school in Miami in 2012 and serves as founder and supporter of the organization.
• Miami MarlinsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal sports franchise partnership providing community engagement and sports industry connections for SLAM students.
• TelemundominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partnership supporting sports media and broadcasting education for SLAM students.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IDEA Public Schools: Large multi-state K-12 charter network focused on college readiness in underserved communities. Compares on tuition-free charter model, multi-site scale, and strong college matriculation outcomes; differentiates on STEM/college-prep emphasis vs. SLAM's sports theme.
• Green Dot Public Schools: Multi-site charter network operating tuition-free public schools in underserved urban communities. Compares on mission, charter governance model, and college-prep focus; differs in geographic concentration primarily in California versus SLAM's Sun Belt states.
• National Heritage Academies: Charter management organization operating tuition-free K-8 public charter schools across multiple states. Compares on multi-site charter management model and partnership-driven growth; differs in grade range and absence of sports theme.
• Mater Academy: Florida-based charter school network with overlapping leadership lineage (multiple SLAM management alumni previously worked at Mater schools). Directly comparable in Florida charter K-12 operations and shared Academica management ecosystem.
• Uncommon Schools: Northeast-based charter network operating tuition-free K-12 public schools with a strong college-completion orientation. Compares on mission and outcome metrics (96%+ college persistence); differs regionally from SLAM's FL/NV/GA/AZ footprint.
• BASIS Charter Schools: Multi-state charter network known for rigorous college-prep K-12 curricula and consistently top-ranked outcomes. Compares on tuition-free charter model, strong academic outcomes, and multi-site growth; contrasts with SLAM on theme (academic rigor vs. sports careers).
• Success Academy Charter Schools: High-performing charter school network operating tuition-free K-12 schools. Compares on charter K-12 model and academic-outcome focus; differs in being primarily New York-concentrated versus SLAM's Sun Belt footprint.
• KIPP Public Schools: One of the largest U.S. charter school networks operating multi-site K-12 tuition-free public charter schools in underserved communities. Directly comparable in mission, tuition-free charter model, multi-state expansion, and college-prep orientation, though without SLAM's sports theme.

Broad incumbents

• Charter Schools USA: Large for-profit charter management organization operating schools in multiple states with a focus on turnaround and at-risk student populations. Comparable as a broader charter operator; differs by being for-profit and management-services-oriented rather than nonprofit foundation-led.

Others

• Doral College: Higher-education partner that enables SLAM's dual enrollment and Associate degree pathway. Included as a strategic ecosystem peer illustrating how SLAM extends its value chain into postsecondary credit rather than as a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SLAMfoundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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