Maryland Out of School Time Network

What Maryland Out of School Time Network does

Maryland Out of School Time Network (MOST Network) is a Baltimore-based nonprofit statewide intermediary, founded in 2007, that convenes, trains, and advocates on behalf of the out-of-school time (OST) youth development sector in Maryland. Operating from a single headquarters at 1500 Union Avenue with a lean staff of 1-10 employees, the organization links youth development programs, schools, community organizations, and government agencies to expand "more and better" out-of-school opportunities for Maryland youth, addressing documented unmet demand from roughly 280,316 children who would participate in afterschool programs if available. Its mission is supported by 80% of Maryland parents who favor public funding for afterschool programs, providing a strong advocacy mandate.

MOST Network delivers a portfolio of interconnected programs rather than a unified software platform. Core offerings include: (1) AmeriCorps VISTA statewide intermediary sponsorship channeling federal volunteer capacity into OST programs; (2) the Maryland Coalition for Community Schools (MD4CS) with an interactive statewide map; (3) the Maryland Youth Development Institute, an online learning platform powered by CypherWorx that allows professionals to earn credits and complete training; (4) the MENTOR Maryland | DC mentoring initiative; (5) a STEM Initiative featuring free Genomics Learning Journeys targeting 30,000 Maryland youth; (6) the annual MOSTCON conference; and (7) published toolkits including the College & Career Readiness Toolkit and Career Connected Learning Playbook. The technology stack is intentionally lean — anchored on a third-party learning management system (CypherWorx), a WordPress-based content website, and basic interactive mapping — with no proprietary software build.

The revenue model is nonprofit fundraising: individual and corporate donations via a Ways to Give program, foundation and government grants (with the C.S. Mott Foundation explicitly referenced), and federal AmeriCorps VISTA pass-through dollars. All services are provided free of charge to end beneficiaries, including youth, OST program operators, schools, and policymakers. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, with awareness built through a bi-weekly newsletter, social media presence (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram), the MOSTCON annual conference, and direct member outreach. Customer segments are highly distributed across Maryland youth (primary), youth development organizations (primary), community schools (secondary), and government agencies (secondary).

Name

Maryland Out of School Time Network

Legal name

Maryland Out of School Time Network

Website

https://mdoutofschooltime.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Maryland Out of School Time Network (MOST) is a Baltimore-based nonprofit statewide intermediary, founded in 2007, that convenes youth programs, schools, and government to expand out-of-school time opportunities for Maryland youth through training, advocacy, AmeriCorps VISTA sponsorship, and direct STEM and career-readiness programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), Court/Community School Programs (Diversion, Probation-Linked, Community Day Schools) (EDAJAEAI)

Keywords

• Youth development services
• Out-of-school time programs
• Nonprofit youth advocacy
• Afterschool program training
• Community education support

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Individual and corporate donations collected through the Ways to Give program on the website.
2. Grant Funding: Funding from foundations and government sources including support from the C.S. Mott Foundation mentioned in newsletter communications.
3. AmeriCorps VISTA Sponsorship: MOST Network serves as a statewide intermediary sponsor for AmeriCorps VISTA projects, supporting out of school time programs through federal volunteer funding.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Maryland Out of School Time Network (MOST) is a statewide youth development intermediary that supports out-of-school time (OST) programs across Maryland through training, professional development, policy advocacy, volunteer sponsorship, and program coordination. The organization operates initiatives including AmeriCorps VISTA sponsorship, the Maryland Youth Development Institute online learning platform, the Maryland Coalition for Community Schools, MENTOR Maryland | DC, STEM programming, and the annual MOSTCON conference.

Product overview

MOST Network is a statewide youth development organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs and initiatives rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include AmeriCorps VISTA sponsorship for volunteer projects, the Maryland Coalition for Community Schools (MD4CS), the Maryland Youth Development Institute (an online learning platform powered by CypherWorx), MENTOR Maryland | DC, STEM initiatives including Genomics Learning Journeys, and the annual MOSTCON conference. Additional resources include the Career Connected Learning Playbook and College & Career Readiness Toolkit. These initiatives work together to provide more and better opportunities in out of school hours for Maryland youth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AmeriCorps VISTA Sponsorship

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of Maryland parents support public funding for afterschool programs (demonstrating broad public mandate for the organization's advocacy mission)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• Girl Scouts of Central MarylandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting out-of-school time opportunities for Maryland youth, collaborating on shared mission of youth development and enrichment.
• Centro SolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization working with MOST Network to expand youth development services in Maryland communities.
• Community BridgescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing youth development services, collaborating on shared programming and advocacy efforts.
• Merit Health Leadership AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization focused on health leadership development for youth, working with MOST Network on health and wellness initiatives.
• Lets-Go Boys And GirlscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization dedicated to expanding access to STEM education for youth, aligned with MOST Network's STEM initiative.
• Adventist Community ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing community services including youth development programs in Maryland.
• Imagine Me MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization focused on youth empowerment and development through ministry-based programs.
• Maryland MentorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with MENTOR Maryland | DC initiative, providing mentoring program coordination and support statewide.
• University of Maryland BaltimorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing research, expertise, and institutional credibility to MOST Network's youth development initiatives.
• United Communities Against PovertycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization serving communities in need, collaborating on youth development and family support services.
• PCs for PeoplesupportTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing access to technology and digital resources for underserved youth and families.
• Ellie MitchellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndividual partner associated with Maryland youth development initiatives and community school efforts.
• CypherWorxcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform provider powering the Maryland Youth Development Institute online learning platform.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• National 4-H Council: National youth development organization delivering STEM, career readiness, and afterschool programming through Cooperative Extension and local clubs. Comparable through shared youth development, STEM, and CCR focus at scale.
• MENTOR (National Mentoring Partnership): National organization advancing quality youth mentoring; MOST Network's MENTOR Maryland | DC initiative is an affiliate. Directly comparable as a youth development intermediary with state-level affiliates focused on mentoring and OST.
• Afterschool Alliance: National advocacy organization promoting afterschool programs for all children. Comparable to MOST Network through shared policy advocacy, public awareness, and stakeholder convening in the OST field, though operating nationally rather than at the state level.
• National Afterschool Association (NAA): National membership organization for the afterschool/out-of-school time field, providing professional development, advocacy, and resources. Comparable to MOST Network as a membership-driven intermediary serving OST professionals, but at national scale rather than statewide.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development organization operating Club facilities providing afterschool programming. Comparable through shared youth development mission and Maryland affiliate presence; differs as a direct service provider rather than intermediary.

Direct peers

• California AfterSchool Network: California's statewide afterschool advocacy and quality network convening programs, providers, and policymakers. Comparable to MOST Network as a peer statewide OST intermediary, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Connecticut After School Network: Statewide network supporting afterschool and youth development programs in Connecticut through advocacy, training, and resource sharing. Directly comparable to MOST Network as a peer statewide OST intermediary.
• Communities In Schools: National organization supporting Community Schools model with state offices coordinating wraparound services for students. Closely comparable to MOST Network's MD4CS Community Schools initiative and integrated student support approach.
• Massachusetts Afterschool Partnership: Statewide afterschool and OST intermediary in Massachusetts providing advocacy, professional development, and resource coordination. The closest direct peer to MOST Network by structure, mission, and statewide intermediary model.

Regional players

• ExpandED Schools: New York City-based organization expanding learning time and afterschool programming through schools and community partners. Comparable in OST mission and school-community coordination approach, but regionally focused on NYC rather than statewide.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MDOutofSchoolTime
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maryland-out-of-school-time-network
• Instagraminstagram.com/most_network

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