BRIMI Foundation

What BRIMI Foundation does

BRIMI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in Georgia, USA, that develops and distributes book-based programs supporting the emotional growth, self-awareness, and self-worth of children and teens ages 5-18. The product portfolio is organized into three age- and gender-segmented core programs: the Story & Heart Series for children ages 5-10, built around the proprietary Skyy & Brimielle book collection; the BRIMI Teen Experience for teen girls, anchored by the book 'Beauty Resides In My Image'; and the Heart & Mind Series (IMIRB) for teen boys, anchored by 'Reflecting Strength: The IMIRB Journey for Boys'. Each program combines read-aloud sessions, guided discussions, and creative reflection activities supported by facilitator guides, and is intended to be delivered by adult facilitators in community settings rather than self-served by end users. A supplementary Story Helper Program engages pre-teens ages 11-13 as volunteer readers and role models.

The organization's technology footprint is minimal and content-led: a Squarespace-hosted website (mybrimiinc.org), printed and digital books, and facilitator resources — no mobile app, no software platform, and no AI/ML components. Distribution is partnership-based rather than direct-to-consumer: BRIMI provides framework, books, and facilitator materials while schools, libraries, churches, youth organizations, mentoring programs, and community groups lead on-the-ground program delivery. Revenue is generated entirely through charitable donations, with the website offering suggested one-time giving tiers of $20, $50, and $100, and there is no disclosed funding from grants, corporate sponsors, or institutional donors. The organization is led by a 7-person team headed by Founder and Board Chair Robin Barnes and President Lori Scott, and operates with a Conyers, Georgia mailing address while serving primarily the Southeast US market.

Name

BRIMI Foundation

Legal name

BRIMI Foundation

Website

https://mybrimiinc.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

BRIMI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that develops book-based programs for children and teens (ages 5-18) focused on emotional growth, self-awareness, and self-worth, delivered through community partners and funded by individual donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Social-Emotional Learning Programs

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC), Mindfulness, Yoga & Self-Regulation Programs for Young Children (EDACAOAE)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Social emotional learning
• Children's book publishing
• Nonprofit educational resources
• Character education programs

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: BRIMI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies on charitable donations to fund its operations and programs. Donations support book-based resources for children and teens, community outreach, partnerships with schools/libraries/churches, and reading initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BRIMI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that creates and distributes book-based educational programs and resources for children and teens. Its portfolio includes the Story & Heart Series for children ages 5-10, the BRIMI Teen Experience for teen girls, and the Heart & Mind Series (IMIRB) for teen boys, each built around a foundational published book and accompanied by reflection activities and facilitator guides. Programs are delivered through community partnerships with schools, libraries, churches, youth organizations, and mentoring programs.

Product overview

BRIMI Foundation is a nonprofit organization offering book-based resources and programs that support children and teens ages 5-18 in emotional growth, self-awareness, and self-worth. The product portfolio consists of three core programs: the Story & Heart Series for children ages 5-10 using the Skyy & Brimielle book collection; the BRIMI Teen Experience for teen girls using the 'Beauty Resides In My Image' book; and the Heart & Mind Series (IMIRB) for teen boys using 'Reflecting Strength: The IMIRB Journey for Boys'. These programs deliver emotional learning through story-based reading sessions, guided reflection activities, and facilitator guides, facilitated through partnerships with schools, libraries, churches, and community organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Story & Heart Series Program
• BRIMI Teen Experience A teen reflection program for girls centered around the book 'Beauty Resides In My Image' that supports identity development, confidence, and self-awareness through guided reflection on comparison, self-doubt, social pressure, and internal messaging.
• Heart & Mind Series (IMIRB) A teen reflection program for boys built around the book 'Reflecting Strength: The IMIRB Journey for Boys' that supports confidence, emotional awareness, and character development through guided reflection on strength, balance, and self-respect.
• Story Helper Program A volunteer opportunity for pre-teens ages 11-13 to support younger children in Story & Heart Series sessions by reading aloud, assisting during activities, and modeling kindness, while building leadership skills.
• Community Partnership Program A partnership offering for schools, libraries, churches, youth organizations, mentoring programs, and community groups that provides the BRIMI framework, books, and facilitator resources while partners lead discussions and program delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supports children's emotional growth through story-based learning
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRIMI partners with schools to provide book-based reading programs and after-school partnerships. BRIMI provides framework, books, and facilitator resources while schools lead discussions and program delivery with students.
• LibrariescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRIMI partners with libraries to host story times and provide book-based resources that promote emotional growth and self-awareness for children and teens.
• ChurchescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRIMI partners with churches for youth group activities and community outreach, providing resources that support emotional growth and meaningful conversations for young people.
• Youth OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRIMI partners with youth organizations to deliver programs and book donations that support character development and emotional awareness.
• Mentoring ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRIMI integrates its books and reflection resources into mentoring programs to support the emotional development of young people in mentorship settings.
• Community GroupscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRIMI partners with community groups to provide resources and programs that help young people grow from the inside out through meaningful conversations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Random Acts of Kindness Foundation: RAK Foundation provides K–12 kindness curricula, lesson resources, and school/community toolkits centered on empathy and character. Comparable to BRIMI's Story & Heart Series, which teaches kindness, compassion, and gratitude through stories and discussion.
• Search Institute: Research-driven nonprofit providing the Developmental Assets framework for youth SEL and character. Comparable to BRIMI on the SEL/research-advisory axis and a logical peer for SEL frameworks delivered through schools and youth organizations.
• Dove Self-Esteem Project: Dove's flagship cause program delivering self-esteem and body-confidence educational resources to youth, including girls' self-image curricula. Closely comparable to BRIMI's teen girl BRIMI Teen Experience, which targets identity and self-image through book-based content.
• PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center: PACER delivers classroom and community resources supporting children's emotional safety, kindness, and peer relationships. Overlaps directly with BRIMI's kindness, empathy, and inclusion-themed programming for school and community settings.
• The Ophelia Project: Organization focused on adolescent girls' self-image, confidence, and emotional well-being through school-based programs. Closely mirrors the goals of BRIMI's BRIMI Teen Experience, which targets teen girls' identity and self-worth.
• Big Heart World: A children's kindness and character-development initiative featuring books, videos, and classroom activities for early-grade learners. Directly comparable to BRIMI's Story & Heart Series for ages 5–10 and its character-building themed book library.

Emerging players

• EVERFI: Ed-tech provider of K–12 SEL, character, and life-skills curricula (e.g., Character Playbook) delivered digitally to schools. A modern, outcomes-measured alternative to BRIMI's book-based model in the same school-district buyer channel.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth-development nonprofit with broad programs in character, leadership, and emotional wellness delivered through local club affiliates. Overlaps with BRIMI's youth-organization partnership channel but at vastly greater scale.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National mentoring organization pairing youth with adult mentors to support confidence, identity, and emotional growth. Directly relevant to BRIMI's mentoring-program partnerships and teen self-development programming.
• Girls Inc. National nonprofit operating broad girl-empowerment programming (STEM, leadership, self-esteem) across many U.S. affiliates. Adjacent to BRIMI's teen-girl self-image focus but at much larger scale and broader program portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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