Springspirit, Inc.

Name

Springspirit, Inc.

Legal name

SpringSpirit, Inc.

Website

https://springspirit.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth and Family Community Services

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Community youth services
• Faith-based mentoring
• Sports recreation programs
• Educational intervention services

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: SpringSpirit operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization (Federal Tax ID: 80-1205223) relying on tax-deductible donations from supporters. Donations can be made online, by phone, mail, or ACH/wire transfer.
2. Program Registration Fees: Families register for sports programs, education, and ministry programs through the organization's registration system. Programs are location-specific with schools assigned to Pitner or Campbell campuses.
3. Event Sponsorships: Annual golf tournament and other events generate sponsorship revenue from corporate partners.
4. Young Professionals Membership: SpringSpirit Young Professionals organization engages Houston's next generation of philanthropic leaders to support underprivileged children in the northern Spring Branch area through membership and events.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SpringSpirit, Inc. is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers youth development programming across three pillars: BODY (competitive and recreational baseball, softball, and soccer), MIND (elementary reading intervention L.E.E.R., college and career preparation Pathways to T-2-4, C.A.P., and STEM), and SOUL (mentoring, Friday Night Live youth ministry, Bible small groups, and adult ministry). Programs are delivered at two campuses in Houston's northern Spring Branch area and are supported by volunteer mentors, donations, sponsorships, and program registration fees.

Product overview

Springspirit, Inc. is a Houston-based nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of youth development programs through three core pillars: Sports (baseball, softball, soccer), Education (reading intervention, college preparation, STEM), and Ministry (youth and adult programs, mentoring). The organization operates from two campuses (Campbell and Pitner) and provides recreational and competitive tracks across sports programs, grade-specific educational support from elementary through high school, and faith-based programming including weekly gatherings, Bible studies, and summer camps. Additional programs include the Young Professionals Organization and annual events such as the Golf Tournament, Breakfast For Champions, and Corporate Kickball Tournament.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Baseball Program Christian-environment baseball program for youth offering recreational baseball (ages 5-12, Cal Ripken League) and competitive baseball (ages 7-18, Competitive Toros Program) with year-round tournament and league play.
• Softball Program Christian-environment softball program for young female players with recreational (LadyToros Program, ages 6-14) and competitive (8U, 12U, 16U teams) tracks including pitching lessons and skill development sessions.
• Soccer Program Soccer program offering a competitive SpringSpirit Futbol Club (ages 9-14) with elite training and competition at local, city, and state levels, plus recreational soccer (ages 4-12) focused on fundamentals and sportsmanship.
• L.E.E.R (Lifting Every Elementary Reader) Program Volunteer-led after-school reading intervention program for grades 1-5 supporting children reading below grade level through small group practice of reading and comprehension skills.
• Pathways to T-2-4 (College and Career Preparation) College and career preparation program for middle and high school students (grades 6-12) that helps youth determine post-high school plans including technical degrees, 2-year or 4-year degrees, or military service.
• C.A.P. (College Assistance Program) Grade-level meetings (grades 8-11) held three times per year where participants work with parents and mentors on academic and self-development steps toward post-high school pathways.
• STEM Program STEM education initiative using Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation materials and featuring the Ripken STEM Challenge competition.
• Mentoring Program Youth mentorship matching program connecting students ages 4-18 with virtuous, Christian adult mentors (or mentor families, age 20+) for spiritual, educational, and social enrichment. Mentors commit to monthly in-person meetings plus additional text, email, or phone communication.
• Friday Night Live (FNL) Weekly Friday night ministry program for PreK through 12th grade featuring sports, games, food, music, and Christ-centered messages, divided into three age groups with separate parent programming.
• Summer Camps Immersive outdoor camp experiences including TBarM Discover Camp (1st-5th graders), Camp Ozark (ages 8-14, 6-day overnight), CG Victory Day Camp (3rd-8th graders), and Stoney Creek Ranch (ages 9-17, 4-day overnight).
• Adult Ministry Ministry programs for parents and adults including the Raising Highly Capable Kids (RHCK) parenting class, Men's and Women's Bible Studies, Church Support Group, and Prayer Group.
• SpringSpirit Young Professionals Organization (SSYP) Philanthropic membership organization for Houston's next generation of leaders seeking to improve quality of life for underprivileged children in the northern Spring Branch area through membership dues and events.
• Annual SpringSpirit/Matt Musil Golf Tournament Annual SpringSpirit/Matt Musil Golf Tournament featuring registration, tee time, and on-course lunch, used as a corporate sponsorship fundraising event.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Excellence in GivingminorOthersSpringSpirit is certified as transparent through Excellence in Giving's overview analytics platform, demonstrating financial accountability to donors
• Cal Ripken, Sr. FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated STEM materials that enabled the launch of SpringSpirit's STEM Program in Fall 2018. The foundation's materials were used in the Ripken STEM Challenge where SpringSpirit participants won first place

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Young Life: National faith-based youth development organization with mentoring, Bible studies, and youth ministry programming; comparable Christ-centered mission and volunteer-mentor model, but operates at much larger national scale.
• Little League Baseball: National youth baseball/softball organization with recreational and competitive leagues for ages 4-18; directly comparable to SpringSpirits baseball and softball programming offering, including the Cal Ripken League track SpringSpirit uses.
• i9 Sports: Youth sports league operator offering recreational and instructional leagues in baseball, softball, soccer, and other sports for children ages 3-14; comparable age range and sports programming, though structured as a paid franchise model rather than nonprofit.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston: Houston-area youth development nonprofit offering sports, education, and mentorship programming to underserved youth; directly comparable mission, target demographic, and multi-pillar (body/mind/character) framework, though operates secular rather than faith-based.
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA): Faith-based nonprofit using sports as an entry point for youth ministry, mentoring, and discipleship; highly comparable BODY/SOUL integration and Christian mentor-driven model, though focused on school-based athletic communities.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Greater Houston: Large established youth and family services nonprofit in Houston with sports instruction, after-school programming, and youth development at multiple branches; broader scope and secular character but highly comparable activities to SpringSpirit's BODY/MIND offering.

Emerging players

• Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation: Youth development nonprofit using baseball/softball and STEM programming (Badges for Baseball) to reach at-risk youth; comparable athletic-plus-STEM offering and is a confirmed existing partner of SpringSpirit.

Regional players

• Neighborhood Centers Inc. (BakerRipley): Houston-based community nonprofit providing youth services, education, and family support in underserved neighborhoods; comparable community-rooted service model and Houston footprint, though broader in scope than SpringSpirit.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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