Social Return on Investment 5.4:1

Verifiable Change.
Exponential Return.

We move beyond mission statements to deliver data-driven evidence of how ByStorm changes lives. For every $1 invested, we generate $5.40 in social value.

The Big Picture

High-impact metrics visualizing our current reach and projected value.

Data updated Quarterly
Social ROI
5.4:1

For every $1 invested, $5.40 in social value is generated.

+12% from 2024
Annual Students
300+

With a clear trajectory toward our 400-student goal.

On Track
Projected Value
$11.6M

Total community value generated upon reaching scale.

2026-2028 Vision
Mentoring Hours
6.25K+

Dedicated time provided by staff and interns annually.

Per Year

Retention Goal: 75%

Highlighting the stability and long-term commitment of the "ByStorm Way."

Core Outcome Pillars

We define impact across four specific categories, driving measurable improvements for the community.

Safety & Stability

Creating secure physical and emotional 'Safe Havens' in neighborhoods like Gun Hill and East NY.

Community

Fostering a sense of belonging and well-being for youth (ages 4–24+) and their families.

Education

Driving academic excellence and career readiness through the iLEARN and iCREATE programs.

Employment

Opening pathways to economic opportunity and vocational training for long-term success.

The 1:4 Difference

Why "Relationship-First" Works

1

Social Capital

We explicitly increase "Social Capital" available to young people before they reach adulthood, connecting them to networks of opportunity.

2

Personalized Attention

Our 1:4 mentor-to-youth ratio ensures no student is lost in the system, directly leading to our high retention rates.

3

Cradle-to-Career

The long-term nature of our commitment means we don't just "visit"—we stay and build alongside the community.

1 Mentor
4 Students

2026–2028 Strategic Vision

A roadmap for donors who want to see the future of our impact scaling.

Years 1-2

The Launch Phase

Establishing the foundation with 200 total students (50 per cohort) across our initial community hubs.

Years 3-5

The Scaling Phase

Doubling our impact to 400 total students (100 per cohort) and solidifying our borough-wide tracking.

Ongoing

The Footprint

Expanding to 6 Community Hubs and 10+ School Partners, creating a true 'Borough-Wide' reach.

Transparency & Accountability

Financial Integrity

We maintain strict financial controls. Detailed financial reports and audits are available on request for all Anchor Partners.

Rigorous Evaluation

We use ASCA-aligned assessments for interns and regular impact tracking to ensure measurable, verifiable change.

Invest in Social Capital

Join us as an Anchor Partner ($50K+)