collective for youth

What collective for youth does

Collective for Youth is an Omaha-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit intermediary, founded in 2008, that coordinates high-quality afterschool and out-of-school time (OST) programming across the Omaha Public Schools footprint. The organization operates a hub-and-spoke model in which it administers federal 21st Century Community Learning Center funds and Nebraska Expanded Learning Opportunity grants, then channels those resources to more than 60 partner nonprofit agencies that deliver programming at 41 school-based sites. Core programmatic offerings include the Train to Gain quality improvement initiative built on the Youth Program Quality Assessment (YPQA) methodology, a 10-part Youth Work Methods training series licensed from the David P. Weikart Center, an annual Summer Leadership Institute, one-to-one and small-group tutoring, STEM and literacy enrichment clubs, and the Peter Kiewit Summer Fun program. The organization served approximately 6,000 youth in the 2024-2025 school year (with 22% English language learners and 87% minority students) at a small internal headcount of 1-10 employees, indicating that direct service is delivered primarily through partner agencies rather than Collective for Youth staff.

The business model is grant-dependent rather than revenue-generating. Revenue streams include federal funding under 21st CCLC (Title IV, Part B), state-level Expanded Learning Opportunity grants funded by Nebraska Lottery proceeds, multi-year foundation grants (Peter Kiewit Foundation $200,000/year for three years, United Way of the Midlands $30,000-$36,000 annually, plus grants from New York Life, Charles Stewart Mott, and Wallace Foundations), individual donations (including $11,000+ via the 2018 Omaha Gives event), and modest fee-for-service coordination work on the Summer Fun program. There is no fee charged to end-user families; services are provided free of charge to youth and partner agencies. Go-to-market is community-led: the organization acquires partner agencies through direct outreach and existing network relationships, acquires school sites through the Omaha Public Schools relationship, and acquires funding through grant applications and ongoing relationships with a diversified funder base. The organization also operates an advocacy function, engaging on legislation such as LB329 and lobbying for sustained 21st CCLC appropriations.

Name

collective for youth

Legal name

Collective for Youth

Website

https://collectiveforyouth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Collective for Youth is a nonprofit intermediary that coordinates afterschool and out-of-school programming across 41 Omaha school sites through a network of 60+ partner agencies, delivering professional development, tutoring, STEM/literacy enrichment, and meals to approximately 6,000 at-risk youth annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development and Afterschool Program Coordination

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB)

Keywords

• Afterschool program coordination
• Youth workforce development
• Community intermediary services
• Expanded learning programs
• Nonprofit capacity building

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: Collective for Youth receives federal funding through 21st Century Community Learning Center grants (Title IV, Part B) administered by the Nebraska Department of Education, as well as state-level Expanded Learning Opportunity grants funded by Nebraska Lottery proceeds.
2. Foundation Grants: Major foundation funding includes $200,000 for 3 years from Peter Kiewit Foundation, multiple grants from United Way of the Midlands ($30,000-$36,000), and grants from New York Life Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, and Wallace Foundation.
3. Individual Donations: The organization accepts donations through its website and participates in Omaha Gives annual fundraising event, raising over $11,000 in 2018.
4. Fee-for-Service: Collective for Youth administers the Peter Kiewit Summer Fun program, coordinating enrichment experiences for youth serving programs, with some host site partnerships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Collective for Youth is a nonprofit intermediary that coordinates high-quality afterschool and out-of-school time programs across 41 school-based sites in Omaha through a network of 60+ partner agencies. Its core offerings include 21st Century Community Learning Center site coordination, professional development and quality improvement (Train to Gain, Youth Work Methods training, Summer Leadership Institute), the Peter Kiewit Summer Fun enrichment program, and tutoring services.

Product overview

Collective for Youth is a nonprofit intermediary organization that coordinates high-quality afterschool programs across Omaha Public Schools through a network of partner agencies. The organization operates as a hub-and-spoke model, managing 21st Century Community Learning Center site coordination, professional development programs (Train to Gain, Youth Work Methods training series, Summer Leadership Institute), and enrichment offerings including tutoring, STEM/robotics clubs, and summer programming. The portfolio centers on quality improvement through the Program Quality Assessment (PQA) framework and capacity building for partner organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Collective for Youth Afterschool Programs (21st CCLC Site Coordination) Coordination and support of afterschool programs across Omaha Public Schools, providing high-quality expanded learning opportunities for youth through a network of partner agencies. Available to schools, partner agencies, and youth/families in the Omaha metro area at no cost.
• Train to Gain Quality Improvement Program A quality improvement initiative using the Youth Program Quality Assessment (PQA) methodology to evaluate and enhance program quality across afterschool sites through self-assessment, external assessment, and improvement planning. Designed for partner agency program staff.
• Youth Work Methods Training Series A 10-part skills-building workshop series designed by the David P. Weikart Center that empowers afterschool staff with tools to increase the quality of their work with youth. Targeted at afterschool program staff.
• Summer Leadership Institute Annual multi-day training institute for out-of-school time professionals covering leadership development, team building, and program quality. Targeted at youth-serving professionals in the Omaha network.
• Tutoring Services One-to-one and small group tutoring support for literacy and math offered during afterschool hours, provided by trained tutors for students ages 16 and older. Available to students in the Omaha afterschool network.
• Peter Kiewit Summer Fun Program Summer enrichment program offering field trips and experiential learning opportunities across Omaha, funded by Peter Kiewit Foundation and administered by Collective for Youth since 2021. Available to youth in the partner network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students in high-quality afterschool programs attend school more often, behave better, receive better grades, and do better on tests.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Gregg Young ChevroletminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 August 2026Collaborated with Gregg Young Chevrolet on a back-to-school drive that sorted more than 6,000 donated items to support students in Omaha.
• Every Hour CountscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 July 2016Selected as coalition partner in this national network of expanded-learning systems. Every Hour Counts convenes stakeholders, disseminates best practices, develops shared metrics, and influences policy. Collective for Youth is one of the network's lead agencies.
• Beyond School BellscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNebraska's statewide afterschool network. Collective for Youth is a longtime partner working on advocacy, expanded learning opportunity initiatives, and STEM education awareness.
• Student Transportation of AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides transportation coordination for Summer Fun program field trips, enabling youth to access enrichment experiences across Omaha.
• Omaha Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary school district partner hosting 41 afterschool program sites. Together they served 571,079 meals during out-of-school time hours.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• United Way of the Midlands: Major regional funder of Collective for Youth's Train to Gain program. Comparable as a community-coordination and grantmaking incumbent operating more broadly across health and human services in the same Omaha market.
• Foundations, Inc. Nonprofit that manages large-scale21st CCLC and afterschool program administration for school districts. Comparable as a larger intermediary that competes for the same federal afterschool grant administration contracts.

Direct peers

• Every Hour Counts: National network of expanded-learning systems in which Collective for Youth is a coalition partner. Operates as a coordinating intermediary across multiple cities, directly comparable in mission and intermediary-model structure.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands: Omaha-based afterschool and youth development provider that operates as a partner agency within the Collective for Youth network, providing programming at multiple sites. Comparable as a direct afterschool service provider in the same geography.
• Kids Can Community Center: Omaha nonprofit running afterschool STEM and academic programs including STEMsmart at multiple Collective for Youth network sites. Directly comparable as a partner-agency afterschool provider in the same Omaha ecosystem.
• YMCA of Greater Omaha: Regional YMCA operating afterschool programming as a Collective for Youth partner agency. Comparable as a community-based afterschool provider serving Omaha youth in the same network.
• Beyond School Bells: Nebraska's statewide afterschool network and longtime Collective for Youth partner working on advocacy, expanded learning opportunities, and STEM awareness. Operates as a coordinating intermediary at the state level, the same role Collective for Youth plays for Omaha.

Others

• The Wallace Foundation: Major national funder of out-of-school time research and expanded learning initiatives, including grants to Collective for Youth's network. Comparable as a funder and thought leader shaping the OST intermediary space.
• Afterschool Alliance: National advocacy organization promoting afterschool programs and federal funding. Comparable as a policy/advocacy actor in the same OST space, though operating as an industry association rather than direct intermediary.
• National Afterschool Association: National membership association for afterschool professionals. Comparable as a peer in the OST ecosystem providing professional development and standards, though at an industry-association level rather than a single-region intermediary.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CollectiveForYouth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/collective-for-youth

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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