Palm Beach County Youth For Christ, Inc.

What Palm Beach County Youth For Christ, Inc. does

Palm Beach County Youth For Christ, Inc. is a Florida-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and local chapter of the national Youth for Christ/USA movement, founded approximately four decades ago and headquartered in Haverhill, FL. The organization delivers Christian youth outreach across Palm Beach County through a portfolio of programs including Campus Life clubs at 16+ middle and high schools, the Girl Talk small-group ministry for girls, Parent Life for pregnant and parenting teens, Juvenile Justice Ministry operating inside detention and correctional facilities, the Catalyst hip-hop culture ministry, and the City Life community center housed at First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Programs combine adult-led mentoring, Bible-based teaching, camps, retreats, and community events (Main Event Mondays, Middle School Camp, Walk & Run) with a stated mission of introducing teenagers to Jesus Christ and connecting them with local churches. The organization is governed by a volunteer board and led by Executive Director David Killian, supported by a staff of 11-50 employees and a network of trained adult volunteers.

Revenue is generated entirely through charitable contributions and program-related fees rather than commercial sales. The four primary revenue streams are (1) recurring monthly donations via the Alpha Champion program, (2) one-time individual gifts processed through PayPal, (3) event-based fundraising led by the annual Bernhard Langer-hosted Golf Classic (now in its 32nd year, with sponsorship tiers ranging from $500 Bronze to $5,000 Diamond), and (4) church and corporate partnerships. The organization is a charter member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability and publishes Form 990 and audited financials on its website. There is no proprietary technology platform; digital infrastructure is limited to the yfcteens.com website, basic social media presence, and a PayPal payment integration for online giving.

Name

Palm Beach County Youth For Christ, Inc.

Legal name

Palm Beach County Youth For Christ, Inc.

Website

https://yfcteens.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Palm Beach County Youth For Christ, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that delivers Christian youth outreach, mentoring, school-based clubs, camps, and juvenile justice ministry to teenagers across Palm Beach County, Florida, funded primarily by individual donations and fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Ministry Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Religious Organizations (8131), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pregnant & Parenting Teen Education Programs (EDAJAEAH), Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB)

Keywords

• Youth ministry services
• Christian outreach programs
• Faith-based mentoring
• Juvenile justice ministry
• After-school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Haverhill

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. Individual Donations: Monthly Alpha Champion program where donors invest monthly to provide students access to hear the Gospel every week. Also accepts one-time donations via PayPal or mail.
2. Volunteer Contributions: Volunteers donate their time and skills to support ministry programs, reducing operational costs and enabling broader reach.
3. Event-Based Fundraising: Golf Classic tournament generates sponsorship revenue and player fees. Sponsorship packages range from $500 Bronze to $5,000 Diamond tier.
4. Church Partnerships: Collaborates with local churches for ministry delivery and facility access, working together with the local church to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Palm Beach County Youth For Christ, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Christian youth outreach ministry operating in Palm Beach County, Florida. The organization delivers a portfolio of faith-based programs — including Campus Life (high school and middle school), Girl Talk, Parent Life, Juvenile Justice Ministry (JJM), Catalyst, and City Life — designed to engage adolescents, parents, and at-risk youth through mentoring, life-skill development, and community-based outreach. Programming is delivered through schools, community centers, and partner churches as an affiliate of the national Youth for Christ/USA network.

Product overview

Palm Beach County Youth For Christ operates as a multi-ministry non-profit organization offering a portfolio of youth development programs targeting middle school and high school students in Palm Beach County. The core ministry portfolio includes Campus Life (High School and Middle School), Girl Talk, Parent Life, Juvenile Justice Ministry, Catalyst (Hip-hop culture), and City Life community programs. These programs are complemented by seasonal events including Main Event Mondays, Middle School Camp, the annual Golf Classic fundraiser, and Walk & Run community event. The organization also facilitates donations through an Alpha Champion monthly giving program and the Bill Hochstettler Camp Scholarship Fund. Together, these ministries aim to reach youth wherever they are and introduce them to Jesus Christ, working in partnership with local churches and the worldwide Youth for Christ movement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Campus Life: High school and middle school outreach program combining healthy relationships with creative programs to help young people make good choices and grow spiritually.
• Girl Talk
• Parent Life
• Juvenile Justice Ministry (JJM)
• Catalyst
• City Life
• Alpha Champion

Products and services

• Campus Life (High School and Middle School)
• Girl Talk
• Parent Life
• Juvenile Justice Ministry (JJM)
• Catalyst
• City Life

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of kids have heard the Gospel and accepted Christ over 40+ years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Bernhard LangerflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 March 2026Professional golfer Bernhard Langer hosts the 32nd annual Youth for Christ Golf Classic, lending his name and reputation to the flagship fundraising event.
• First Evangelical Lutheran ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with First Evangelical Lutheran Church established a dedicated City Life Center facility within West Palm Beach, providing 2,500 sq ft of space 6 days a week to run programs focused on sharing the Gospel through arts, sports, music, and teen mom support.
• Church in the PalmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch in the Palms hosts weekly Parent Life ministry meetings for expectant and parenting teens, providing space and support for the program.
• Loveland ElectricminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for Golf Classic event, logo displayed on event materials.
• Kimley-Horn & AssociatesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for Golf Classic; staff member Russell Barnes serves as Board Chairman.
• Seacoast BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for Golf Classic; staff member Beau Marburger serves as Board Treasurer.
• PublixminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for Golf Classic event.
• Youth for Christ/USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal chapter of the national Youth for Christ movement founded in 1944 by Billy Graham and Torrey Johnson. Part of worldwide YFC International network.
• Local SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with 16+ schools across Palm Beach County including Forest Hill High School, Lake Worth High School, Crestwood Middle School, Wellington Landings Middle School, and others to operate Campus Life clubs.
• Palm Beach Youth AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJJM ministry site at Palm Beach Youth Academy for Saturday and Sunday Bible study and Gospel outreach.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ): Interdenominational Christian ministry focused on reaching youth and young adults on campuses and beyond; overlaps in faith-based youth outreach, school access, and volunteer-driven delivery.
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA): Faith-based sports and youth ministry operating in middle and high schools via Huddle groups; comparable school-based access model, volunteer adult leaders, and Christian youth formation mission.
• Young Life: Faith-based youth outreach nonprofit with similar club-based ministry model in middle and high schools, volunteer adult leader structure, and summer camp programming; comparable donor and volunteer dynamics.
• AWANA Clubs International: Faith-based youth discipleship program operating in churches and community settings; similar club-format youth programming with Bible teaching, volunteer leadership, and age-segmented cohorts.
• Teen Challenge USA: Faith-based recovery and youth discipleship program including juvenile justice and at-risk youth segments; overlaps with Palm Beach YFC's Juvenile Justice Ministry and at-risk teen programming.
• Youth for Christ USA: National parent organization of the same movement; runs the same Campus Life, JJM, and Parent Life ministry models across the U.S. Palm Beach County YFC is an affiliated local chapter operating under this national umbrella.
• Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF): Evangelical Christian ministry focused on evangelizing children and youth, including Good News Club programs in schools and after-school settings; closest peer in faith-based school-entry programming and volunteer-led delivery.
• InterVarsity Christian Fellowship: Faith-based student organization active on school campuses with volunteer-led small groups, conferences, and missions focus; comparable youth formation model and campus access dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Youth For Christ International: Global umbrella organization for the worldwide YFC movement; comparable mission and program family at international scale, providing brand and IP that the Palm Beach County chapter leverages.

Regional players

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America (Palm Beach County chapter): Non-faith-based youth development nonprofit operating in the same Palm Beach County geography with after-school programming; comparable youth segments and school-based sites but secular mission and different funding model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pbcyfc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/palm-beach-county-youth-for-christ

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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