The Cabbage Patch Settlement House

What The Cabbage Patch Settlement House does

The Cabbage Patch Settlement House is a private, 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit founded in 1910 by Louise Marshall in Louisville, Kentucky, providing free academic, recreational, mentoring, and family support programs to children and youth ages 8-16 and their families. The organization operates from a single headquarters at 1413 S. Sixth St. in Louisville and serves over 750 children and families annually, with approximately 80% of members drawn from West End Louisville neighborhoods where average family income (~$30,000) is well below the local living wage (~$76,000 for a single child). Core program areas include College & Career Development (with a College Scholars program supporting 25-30 students annually through university partnerships), Educational Opportunities (tutoring, NTI Academy, Patch Con gaming literacy, S.T.R.E.A.M. summer academics), Family Development (food pantry, emergency assistance, Christmas Partner Program serving 246 individuals from 67 families in 2024), and Recreation & Youth Development (after-school sports, arts, and summer camps including Chef Camp, Young Authors Camp, and Men of Honor Camp).

The organization operates without any proprietary technology platform; its 'products' are in-person service programs delivered by a 30-person staff (23 full-time, 7 part-time) at its Louisville facility, supplemented by community-based partnerships. The business model is entirely philanthropic: all programs are offered free of charge, funded through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and endowment income. Approximately 40% of the $3 million annual operating budget derives from a trust established by founder Louise Marshall before her death, supplemented by 79 endowment funds that together generate roughly half of annual program income. The organization is governed by a 40-member Board of Directors and led by Executive Director Corey Miller (appointed January 2020). The organization does not receive government funding and is not a Metro United Way agency. Notable external validation includes BBB Accredited Charity status, a 2019 GuideStar Exchange Gold Seal, and selection as one of only 18 national recipients of the 2024 Paul Purcell 'Kids Win!' Baird Education Grant ($75,000).

Name

The Cabbage Patch Settlement House

Legal name

The Cabbage Patch Settlement House

Website

https://cabbagepatch.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Youth Development Services

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG, Place-Based Initiatives) (BPAIANAE), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Youth development services
• Community social services
• Nonprofit family support
• After-school programs
• College preparation support

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropy: Primary funding from individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundation grants. The organization is privately funded and does not receive government funding or Metro United Way support.
2. Endowment Income: 79 endowment funds generate approximately 40% of annual operating budget. Started after founder Louise Marshall's death through her estate plan. These funds provide financial insulation from political funding fluctuations.
3. Trust Fund: Approximately 40% of annual operating budget comes from a trust established by founder Louise Marshall before her death.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Cabbage Patch Settlement House is a nonprofit Christian organization that provides free, membership-based youth and family development programs to children ages 8-16 and their families in Louisville, Kentucky. Its core offerings include after-school programming and college preparation support, delivered as in-person community services from its Louisville facility.

Product overview

The Cabbage Patch Settlement House operates as a single, unified nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of interconnected youth and family development programs. The core offerings span four main areas: College & Career Development (including the College Scholars Program with scholarship and mentorship), Educational Opportunities (tutoring, NTI Academy, Patch Con gaming education, S.T.R.E.A.M. programs), Family Development (food pantry, emergency assistance, Christmas Partner Program), and Recreation & Youth Development (sports, arts, summer camps). The organization provides free membership to children ages 8-16, granting access to all programs including specialized summer camps such as Chef Camp, Young Authors Camp, Men of Honor Camp, Fashion Design Camp, Dance Camp, and Theater Camp. The Seed to Table program connects garden-to-table nutrition education across multiple programs. All programs are delivered through Christ-centered values and emphasize academic support, character development, and family stability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• College Scholars Program: College preparation, scholarship, and mentorship program supporting Patch members' financial, academic, and personal success in higher education.
• Patch Partners
• NTI Academy
• Seed to Table
• S.T.R.E.A.M. Academic Retention Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 750 children and families participate annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Wiley Education ServicesminorOthersFifteen associates from Wiley, one of the world's largest publishing companies, volunteered at The Patch during Global Volunteer Month. Volunteers performed outdoor maintenance including tilling soil and planting foliage.
• Baxter's CornerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Young Authors Camp program helping children develop storytelling skills. Created two books with Patch youth: 'Going Bananas in Space' and 'The Catasterous Cruise.' Professional author and illustrator mentor children throughout process.
• Through The DecadesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting Patch Con gaming program. Gaming store owner and staff have helped establish a vibrant gaming program using Yu-Gi-Oh and Pokemon to support math skills and reading comprehension. Conducted field trips to their gaming store.
• Huber's OrchardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarm partnership for Seed to Table program. Patch campers visited Huber'S Orchard in Southern Indiana for field trips teaching sustainability and origins of seasonal produce, reinforcing connection to food sources.
• Whitney/StrongminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity safety partnership. Organization led Patch Parents meeting engaging families in conversations about community safety and firearm education. Recognizes importance of thriving cities being safer cities.
• University of KentuckycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing substantial scholarships for College Scholars. Has enabled The Patch to expand the program to serve greater numbers of at-risk students pursuing higher education.
• Various Churches and Businesses (Donors List)minorOthersMultiple churches (Christ Church United Methodist, Melbourne Heights Baptist, Anchorage Presbyterian, Beulah Presbyterian, Hebron Presbyterian, Highland Presbyterian, Second Presbyterian) and businesses provide donations, sponsorships, and volunteer support.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• KIPP Kentucky Public Schools: Public charter school network serving predominantly underserved students in Louisville with college-prep focus. Comparable in mission around educational equity and college access for first-generation students from West End neighborhoods.

Broad incumbents

• Metro United Way: Regional umbrella nonprofit that funds and coordinates health, education, and financial stability programs across Louisville. Notably, The Cabbage Patch is explicitly NOT a Metro United Way agency, but is the most relevant broad incumbent funder/convener in the same space.

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities of Louisville: Faith-based social services nonprofit providing emergency assistance, family support, and youth programs in Louisville. Comparable in faith-based service delivery, family development services, and emergency aid programs like food pantries.
• Family & Children's Place: Louisville-based child and family services nonprofit offering counseling, early childhood education, and family stabilization programs. Directly comparable in mission to serve vulnerable children and families in the Louisville metro area.
• Louisville Urban League: Louisville-based nonprofit focused on economic empowerment, education, and family stability for African American communities in West End Louisville. Directly comparable in target geography and population.
• YMCA of Greater Louisville: Community-based nonprofit serving Louisville with youth programs, recreation, and family services. Comparable in offering wraparound youth development, after-school care, and summer camps on a membership basis.
• Volunteers of America Mid-States: Regional human services nonprofit providing family services, youth programming, and community support across Kentucky. Comparable in nonprofit family/youth services delivery model in the same metro area.
• Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana: Youth education nonprofit focused on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship for K-12 students in the Louisville region. Comparable in delivering youth development and educational programs to similar age groups.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana: Mentoring-focused nonprofit serving at-risk youth in Louisville with one-on-one mentoring. Closely comparable in mission around youth outcomes, mentoring, and family support for underserved populations.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana: Regional affiliate of Boys & Girls Clubs of America providing after-school and summer programming for youth, including college readiness, in the Louisville area. Closest direct peer given overlapping youth development mission, free membership model, and shared target demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cabbagepatchsettlementhouse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-cabbage-patch-settlement-house
• Instagraminstagram.com/cabbagepatch1910

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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