THE STEVE AND MARJORIE HARVEY FOUNDATION

What THE STEVE AND MARJORIE HARVEY FOUNDATION does

The Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by entertainer Steve Harvey and his wife Marjorie Harvey, operating for 13+ years from Atlanta, Georgia with a core focus on mentoring, educational enrichment, mental wellness support, and scholarships for underserved youth and their families. The foundation operates a unified portfolio of programs including the Steve Harvey Mentoring Program for Young Men (SHMP), Girls Who Rule The World (GWRTW), academic scholarships, virtual mentoring, STEAM education, college readiness initiatives, and a Single Mothers Enrichment program, serving youth ages 13-19, college students, and single mothers. Program delivery combines in-person immersive experiences at the 1,600-acre Harvey Legacy Ranch in Thomaston, Georgia (purchased from Chick-fil-A) with virtual programming delivered via Zoom that reaches national and international audiences, including the Bahamas and South Africa. The foundation runs on a diversified funding base of individual donations, corporate sponsorships from major brands including Chick-fil-A, Coca-Cola, Lowe's, Target, Microsoft, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, and Lexus, an annual charity golf classic, and substantial personal contributions from the founders who publicly fund many programs out of pocket. Over the past decade, the foundation has granted over $700,000 in scholarships to nearly 100 college students and served thousands of youth through mentoring camps and virtual programming, supported by 30+ community partners and a celebrity mentor network.

Name

THE STEVE AND MARJORIE HARVEY FOUNDATION

Legal name

Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation

Website

https://theharveyfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing mentoring, educational enrichment, scholarships, and wellness support to underserved youth ages 13-19, college students, and single mothers through in-person camps at the 1,600-acre Harvey Legacy Ranch and virtual programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development & Mentoring Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Youth mentoring programs
• Educational enrichment services
• Scholarship funding
• Nonprofit foundation services
• Community youth development

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The foundation accepts individual donations through its website (theharveyfoundation.org/give/). Donors can join giving campaigns to support mentoring and empowerment programs.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate sponsors (Chick-fil-A, Coca-Cola, Lowe's, Target, Microsoft, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, Lexus, Army, Georgia Power, PXG, Puma, Neiman Marcus) provide financial support, in-kind donations, and programmatic partnerships.
3. Charity Golf Events: Annual Steve Harvey Charity Golf Classic and other golf tournaments raise funds for the mentoring programs and scholarships. The 2023 event celebrated 15 years and raised over $100.
4. Online Merchandise Store: The foundation operates an online store (store.theharveyfoundation.org) selling JUMP swag, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the foundation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides mentoring, educational enrichment, mental wellness support, life skills development, and academic scholarships for underserved youth (primarily ages 13-19) and single mothers. It operates immersive in-person mentoring camps at its 1600-acre Harvey Legacy Ranch, virtual mentoring via Zoom, college readiness programs, and STEAM education, funded primarily through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, charity events, and merchandise sales.

Product overview

The Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation operates as a unified portfolio of youth mentoring and empowerment programs centered around educational enrichment, youth programming, mentoring, community outreach, mental wellness, and global service initiatives. The core offerings include the Steve Harvey Mentoring Program (SHMP) for young men, Girls Who Rule The World (GWRTW) for young women, Academic Scholarships, Virtual Mentoring Program, College Bound Virtual Mentoring Program, Community Service, Follow-Up Programs, Single Mothers Enrichment, S.T.E.A.M. Programs, College Readiness initiatives, and Mentoring Camps. The foundation also maintains an online merchandise store (JUMP swag). All programs are interconnected, with mentoring camps serving as entry points followed by ongoing follow-up programming, scholarships, and virtual mentoring to support continued youth development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Steve Harvey Mentoring Program (SHMP)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $700,000 in scholarships granted to nearly 100 students over 10 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

41 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and supporting.

• Chick-fil-AcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSpecial thanks to Chick-fil-A for helping make a difference in the community. Chick-fil-A Foundation has partnered with the foundation. Steve Harvey purchased the 1600-acre ranch from Chick-fil-A. Multiple joint events including the Sand & Soul Festival.
• Coca-ColacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCoca-Cola is a corporate sponsor of the Steve Harvey Charity Golf Classic and other foundation events.
• Lowe'scoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJoel Cogdell, Division President of Lowe's Companies, Inc., serves on the Advisory Board. Lowe's is a corporate sponsor.
• TargetcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTarget is a corporate sponsor of the Mothers Enrichment Summit and other programs.
• MicrosoftcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMicrosoft is a sponsor of the Steve Harvey Charity Golf Classic. Partnered on Hands-On Virtual Financial Education Experience. Microsoft Experience events with Project Swish students.
• Wells FargokeyGTM or Marketing PartnerWells Fargo partnered with the foundation for a Hands-On Virtual Financial Education Experience designed to teach teenagers money management and budgeting.
• Morgan StanleykeyGTM or Marketing PartnerMorgan Stanley is a corporate sponsor. Jenni Lewis, formerly of Morgan Stanley, serves on the Advisory Board.
• Army National GuardsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerArmy is a corporate sponsor and provides military mentors and role models for the mentoring programs.
• LexuskeyGTM or Marketing PartnerLexus presents the annual Steve Harvey Charity Golf Invitational. Sponsorship provides significant funding for programs.
• Georgia PowersupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerGeorgia Power is a corporate sponsor.
• PXGsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPXG (Parsons Xtreme Golf) is a corporate sponsor.
• PumasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPuma is a sponsor of the Girls Who Rule The World program.
• Neiman MarcussupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerNeiman Marcus is a corporate sponsor.
• Next Step Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary partner for college readiness programs. Hosts annual College, Career and Services Fair. In 10 years, over 200 students received on-the-spot college acceptances and $6.5 million in scholarships through this partnership.
• College Gurl FoundationkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners on 'The Promise Tour' providing virtual college tours and exposing high school students to various colleges and academic scholarships.
• 100 Girls of Code ConyerskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for STEM camps exposing youth to science, technology, engineering, and math. Workshops held every 4th Saturday. Annual STEM Camp with full attendance.
• Metro BoominkeyGTM or Marketing PartnerMusic producer Metro Boomin partnered with the foundation for a game day experience for single mothers and their sons as part of the Single Mothers Initiative.
• Musiq SoulchildkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusiq Soulchild partnered to bring music back to schools, unveiling the first 'Musiq Room' at Utopian Academy for the Arts. Approximately 200 students participated.
• AROSE FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered for Flint Southwestern Winter Family Giveaway providing over 200 students and families with winter kits and PPE supplies.
• Boys & Girls ClubsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing youth development services.
• Trayvon Martin FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting the foundation's mission.
• Usher's New LooksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner focused on youth development.
• Hosea HelpssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for holiday events and food distribution in Atlanta.
• Atlanta Community Food BanksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner addressing food insecurity.
• Bethany Christian ServicessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing foster care services.
• Meals on Wheels AtlantasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for senior nutrition programs.
• YMCAsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for youth programming.
• New Birth Missionary Baptist ChurchsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for holiday toy giveaways and community events with Pastor Jamal Bryant.
• Project SwishsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongtime partner bringing students to Atlanta for enrichment activities including Microsoft Experience.
• Utopian AcademysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school where Musiq Soulchild music room was established.
• John Casablancas CenterssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides mentees with resume skills, job interview prep, and professional headshots.
• Mielle OrganicskeyGTM or Marketing PartnerMonique Rodriguez, Founder of Mielle, is a presenter/sponsor for Girls Who Rule The World. Mielle Organics CEO participates in virtual meet-ups.
• JPMorgan Chase & CokeyGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting Partner for Single Mothers Enrichment Summit.
• Iyanla VanzantsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured speaker at Single Mothers Enrichment Summit, encouraging single mothers to stand in their greatness.
• Denzel WashingtonkeyGTM or Marketing PartnerDenzel and Pauletta Washington have provided college scholarships for Harvey Foundation mentees.
• Black Men Talk TechsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner focused on technology exposure for Black youth.
• Pinky Cole FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting youth empowerment.
• Save A Girl Save A WorldsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner bringing girls to Clark Atlanta University for educational sessions.
• Girls Who BrunchsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for girls' empowerment events.
• Silence the ShamesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for health awareness programs.
• Honey ShinesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for girls' development.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 100 Black Men of America: National mentoring organization serving Black youth with focus on manhood, leadership, and economic empowerment. Directly comparable to SHMP's focus on young men of color and principles-of-manhood curriculum.
• Magic Johnson Foundation: Celebrity-founded nonprofit focused on education, health, and empowerment of underserved urban communities. Comparable celebrity-driven model, youth empowerment focus, and corporate partnership structure to SMHF.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development organization providing mentoring, educational enrichment, and college readiness for underserved youth. Directly comparable mission, target demographic, and program portfolio to SMHF's mentoring and STEAM offerings.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: Largest youth mentoring organization in the US, focused on one-to-one mentoring for at-risk youth. Closely aligned with SMHF's Steve Harvey Mentoring Program in mission, beneficiary profile, and outcomes framework.
• LeBron James Family Foundation: Celebrity-led foundation focused on youth education, college access, and wraparound support for at-risk students. Closest peer in model: founder-funded, celebrity-driven, education-to-college pipeline approach similar to SMHF scholarship strategy.
• Jack and Jill of America: National African American family organization providing youth programming, leadership development, and educational enrichment. Comparable in serving Black youth and families with structured enrichment programming similar to GWRTW.

Broad incumbents

• National Urban League: Large historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization running youth workforce, education, and mentoring programs nationally. Wider portfolio than SMHF but addresses overlapping beneficiaries and educational equity mission.
• Oprah Winfrey Foundation: Celebrity-led foundation supporting education, leadership, and youth empowerment initiatives including the Leadership Academy. Comparable in founder-funded, celebrity-driven model targeting youth education and empowerment.

Emerging players

• Ludacris Foundation: Celebrity-founded nonprofit supporting youth education and empowerment, referenced in SMHF's executive director's prior experience. Comparable scale and celebrity-driven operating model.
• College Gurl Foundation: Named strategic partner of SMHF on 'The Promise Tour' providing virtual college tours. Comparable focus on college readiness for underrepresented youth; direct programmatic partnership peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/harvey.foundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/harveyfoundation

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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