Manna Project International

Name

Manna Project International

Legal name

Manna Project International

Website

https://mannaproject.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Volunteer & Experiential Education Programs

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education & Teaching Volunteer Programs (EDAIAGAD), Structured Gap Year Programs (Multi-Sector & Rotational) (EDAIAGAJ), Gap Year + Study Abroad Hybrid Programs (EDAIAAAG), Volunteer Program Funding, Scholarships & Fundraising Support (EDAIAGAO)

Keywords

• Experiential education abroad
• International volunteer programs
• Community development services
• Gap year fellowships
• Nonprofit international development

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

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, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute to support MPI's community programs in Ecuador and Nicaragua. EIN 36-4547264 for tax-deductible donations.
2. Program Participation Fees: Volunteers pay tiered fees to participate in programs. Short-term trips cost $895/week, summer internships $1,995-$4,650, and Program Coordinators fundraise on a tiered sliding scale ($900-$1,500/month).
3. Stock Donations: MPI accepts appreciated stock donations as a tax-efficient giving option for supporters.
4. Corporate Matching: Employee gift matching programs where companies match employee donations, leveraging the 26 million Americans whose employers offer donation matching.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Manna Project International runs experiential education abroad volunteer programs that place individuals (gap year students, college students, recent graduates, and career professionals) in underserved Kichwa and Latin American communities to support health, education, and livelihoods initiatives. Programs range from one-week group trips ($895/week) to a 13-month Program Director fellowship, delivered on-site in Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. The nonprofit also accepts individual donations, stock gifts, and corporate matching contributions to fund its community programs.

Product overview

Manna Project International is a non-profit organization offering experiential education abroad programs. Their portfolio includes short-term week-long group volunteer trips, summer internships (1-3 months), Program Coordinator positions (3-9 months), and 13-month Program Director fellowships. Programs focus on three core areas: Health, Education, and Livelihoods/Economic empowerment, primarily serving indigenous Kichwa communities in Ecuador's Amazon Rainforest and historically in Nicaragua and Guatemala.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Week-Long Group Volunteer Trips Week-long volunteer group experiences (6-12 participants) working alongside underserved communities in Ecuador on health, education, or economic empowerment programs, with cultural immersion. Priced at $895/week all-inclusive (housing, meals, in-country transportation, project costs, activities, debriefing, and emergency travel insurance).
• Summer Internships 1-3 month summer internships for college students in Ecuador's Amazon Rainforest, offering hands-on experience in public health, gender equality, sustainable business, and community development. Priced at $1,995 for a single 4-week session and $4,650 for a 10-week position spanning both sessions.
• Program Coordinator Positions 3-9 month volunteer positions based in Shandia, Ecuador, working with on-site staff and volunteers to direct programs in health, sustainability, economic development, and education. Participants fundraise on a tiered sliding scale of $900-$1,500 per month depending on stay length and financial circumstance.
• Program Director Fellowship 13-month post-graduation fellowship for recent college graduates seeking professional experience in international development as social change agents in Kichwa communities of the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest. Eligible for the BIPOC Program Director Scholarship Fund for underrepresented applicants.
• Health Programs Community health initiatives including clinic operations, mosquito-borne illness prevention, health education, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) programs delivered in collaboration with community partners in Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Guatemala.
• Education Programs Education initiatives including English language classes, youth development, creative arts education, and after-school programs serving children and teens in underserved Kichwa and Latin American communities.
• Livelihoods Programs Economic empowerment initiatives including vocational training, entrepreneurship support, sustainable agriculture (cacao farming), chicken projects, and cooperative development in underserved communities.
• Amaguaña Scholarship Fund Financial assistance program that supports underrepresented students to participate in Manna Project International's Program Director fellowship in Ecuador.
• BIPOC Program Director Scholarship Fund Scholarship fund for Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC) community members with financial need to volunteer as Program Directors for 1 year at Manna Project International.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 underserved community members supported since 2004
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Lacrosse the NationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization that uses lacrosse in PE and after school programs to teach nutrition, health, self-esteem, life skills and the value of education. LtN Scholars program provides educational support, coaching opportunities, and university scholarships. Annual LtN Cup tournament raises funds for both LtN and MPI's Cedro Galán Medical Clinic.
• Sitel (Managua)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of Managua's largest call center employers. Partnered with MPI to develop curriculum for English Vocational Training Program, teaching specific English, listening comprehension, typing, Internet use, and customer etiquette skills for call center employment.
• Education Global Access Program (E-Gap)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS-based nonprofit partnership for business training classes in Ecuador. Classes teach interview skills, resume writing, business startup aspects, incorporate guest speakers and business leaders, computer skills training, and local business internships.
• Instituto Superior Tecnológico RumiñahuisecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partnership announced in July 2016 for new collaborative programs.
• Antorcha de la VidasecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater therapy program partner for disabled young adults in Sangolqui, Ecuador. Summer interns work with this organization.
• Fundacion Niños Con DestinosecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization in Ecuador where summer interns gain hands-on experience.
• Wondermade.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCompany that donates 15% of July sales to MPI when customers use code 'MANNAPROJECT'.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Maximo Nivel: Latin America-focused volunteer, intern and Spanish study provider headquartered in Costa Rica with programs in Ecuador and Guatemala. Directly comparable in geography, customer base and program mix.
• Global Volunteers: Nonprofit running short- and long-term volunteer service trips in Latin America, Africa and the Caribbean, with a focus on community-driven development. Directly comparable to MPI in target audience (gap year, college students, professionals), program structure and revenue model.
• Cross-Cultural Solutions: International nonprofit offering fee-based volunteer programs (1-12 weeks) focused on health, education and livelihoods in Latin America, Africa and Asia. Closely mirrors MPI's product tiering, target customer segments and community-development positioning.
• A Broader View Volunteers: Nonprofit operating fee-based volunteer programs in Latin America and Africa with health, education and community project tracks. Closely comparable to MPI in scale, mission and customer segment.
• International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ): Large volunteer-abroad provider with low-cost programs across Latin America, Africa and Asia. Competes directly with MPI for entry-level volunteer customers on price and program variety, though with less focus on long-term community relationships.
• Projects Abroad: Fee-based international volunteer and intern placement organization operating in more than 30 countries, including Ecuador and Nicaragua. Competes with MPI for the same gap year and college student segments with comparable program durations.

Others

• GoOverseas: Online directory and review platform for volunteer abroad, teach abroad and gap year programs. Listed MPI as a Verified Program and functions as a lead-generation and discovery channel rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: Large nonprofit offering volunteer-driven international builds and Global Village trips in Latin America. Comparable in volunteer-abroad business model, donor base and 501(c)(3) structure, though focused on housing rather than MPI's three-sector model.
• Peace Corps: US federal international volunteer service with health, education and community economic development programs in Ecuador, Nicaragua and Guatemala. Many MPI Country Directors are former Peace Corps volunteers, and the missions overlap closely.

Emerging players

• World Endeavors: Smaller international volunteer and intern placement provider with programs in Latin America and other regions. Competes with MPI for the same college student and recent grad customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mannaproject
• Instagraminstagram.com/mannaproject
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/manna-project-international

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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