Life Builders

What Life Builders does

Life Builders Incorporated (LBI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2020 and headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The organization delivers therapeutic, educational, vocational, visual arts, and physical fitness programs to youth and adults from underserved communities across Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties, with a nascent Texas presence through its 'Life Builders South' sub-brand. Its core programmatic portfolio includes the YES Program (a 15-week life skills training and mentoring program), a free After-School Program in Pasadena, Family Counseling, Employment Readiness/Community Connections, and a Social Justice Initiative serving justice-involved individuals on probation or parole.

The organization operates with a lean team of 1-10 employees consisting of licensed clinicians, life coaches, support staff, and part-time volunteers, with founder Jason Betts (Coach Jason) serving as the public-facing leader and credentialed mental health professional. There is no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is human-led through direct community outreach, home-based visits, facility-based engagements (schools, detention centers, group homes), and community events. The organization uses basic digital channels including an Instagram presence, email newsletter, and a blog ('Keeping it real with Coach Jason') for awareness and donor engagement.

Life Builders' revenue model is donation-driven: it accepts tax-deductible contributions from individuals and organizations and reinvests those funds into free direct service programs. Its go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven, relying on volunteer engagement, partnerships with local organizations (notably Righteous Grind for Texas expansion), and grassroots outreach rather than paid acquisition. Customers are beneficiaries rather than paying clients, and the organization generates no fee-based revenue from its service offerings.

Name

Life Builders

Legal name

Life Builders Incorporated

Website

https://life-builders.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Life Builders Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2020 that delivers therapeutic, educational, vocational, and life-skills programs to youth and adults from underserved communities across three California counties and, as of 2025, Dallas, TX. Services are funded by donations and staffed by licensed clinicians, life coaches, and volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community and Social Services (Nonprofit Youth and Family Services)

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN), Growth Mindset, Motivation & Goal-Setting Programs (EDAMAIAE), Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

Keywords

• Youth empowerment programs
• Family counseling services
• After-school programs
• Employment readiness training
• Community mental health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rancho Cucamonga

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: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations supporting the nonprofit mission. Financial contributions used to fund programs and operations.
2. Program Services: Free services provided to community members including after-school programs, family counseling, employment readiness, and youth empowerment programs. Funded through donations and grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Life Builders is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free, community-based therapeutic, educational, vocational, visual arts, and physical fitness programs to youth and adults from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Core offerings include the 15-week YES Program, a free after-school program in Pasadena, family counseling, employment readiness/job placement support, and a Social Justice Initiative serving individuals on probation or parole, delivered by licensed clinicians, life coaches, support staff, and volunteers across California and (as of 2025) the Dallas, Texas region.

Product overview

Life Builders is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of community support programs. The core offerings include the YES Program (15-week life skills training), Life Builders After-School Program (free educational services), Life Builders Family Counseling (mental health services), Employment Readiness/Community Connections (job preparation), and Social Justice Initiative (support for justice-involved individuals). The organization also operates Life Builders South, a Texas-based collaboration. Programs serve Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino Counties, and Dallas, TX areas, delivered by licensed clinicians, life coaches, support staff, and volunteers focused on mindset, educational attainment, and whole-body wellness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• YES Program A 15-week training, mentoring, and support program that teaches life, social, emotional, and physical skills through therapeutic, educational, vocational, visual arts, and physical fitness components, serving youth and adults in Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties.
• Life Builders After-School Program A free weekly after-school program for area children in Pasadena that increases learning abilities and develops social/life skills, with instruction in financial literacy, time management, social/emotional development, civic duty, and community connectedness.
• Life Builders Family Counseling Mental health and family counseling services addressing mental illness, behavioral issues, dysfunctional relationships, grief, COVID-19 adjustment, and community violence, with intake appointments available in Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties.
• Employment Readiness / Community Connections Job preparation services including interview prep, job skills training, clothing donations for interviews, job placements, and on-the-job situation assessments, serving Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties.
• Social Justice Initiative Services for individuals on probation or parole including systems navigation, life/social skills training, job readiness, trauma-focused group sessions, and family reconciliation/reunification to improve quality of life.
• Life Builders South A collaboration with Righteous Grind providing services to youth in Dallas, TX and surrounding communities, including youth in detention centers and group homes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15-week comprehensive program (YES Program) with home-based family empowerment components
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Righteous GrindcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration to provide impactful services and support to youth in Dallas, TX and surrounding communities. Services include support for youth in detention centers and group homes. This partnership marks the 2025 expansion of Life Builders' programs to the Texas region.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National nonprofit providing youth development programs including after-school, life skills, mentorship, and career readiness across local clubs. Directly comparable multi-program youth empowerment operating model.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: Mentorship-based nonprofit serving youth through one-to-one relationships focused on life skills, educational attainment, and emotional support. Closely aligned with Life Builders' life coaching and youth development focus.
• Communities In Schools: National nonprofit that surrounds students with community support to stay in school and succeed in life. Directly comparable in providing integrated youth services including counseling, life skills, and family engagement.
• Junior Achievement USA: Nonprofit delivering work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy programs to K-12 youth. Direct overlap with Life Builders' financial literacy, employment readiness, and life skills curriculum.
• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit providing free after-school programs to underserved youth focusing on academic support, life skills, and healthy habits. Directly comparable to Life Builders' After-School Program in Pasadena.
• Year Up: Workforce development nonprofit offering job training, mentorship, and career placement for young adults from underserved communities. Comparable to Life Builders' Employment Readiness and vocational training components.
• The Trevor Project: Nonprofit providing crisis intervention and mental health services for youth. Comparable to Life Builders' family counseling and mental health support services for youth.
• KIPP Foundation: National network of public charter schools focused on college preparation and character development for underserved students. Overlaps with Life Builders' educational attainment and life skills programming for youth.
• City Year: Education nonprofit deploying young adults as near-peer mentors in underserved schools to improve student outcomes. Compares to Life Builders' mentorship and youth development model.

Broad incumbents

• National Urban League: Historic civil rights and social services organization providing workforce development, education, health, and justice services in urban communities. Broader portfolio but directly overlaps with Life Builders' social justice, employment, and youth empowerment programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/shhprod
• Facebookfacebook.com/LBIpower
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/life-builders-organization

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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