About The SG Foundation
Empowering Teens and Strengthening Communities
spotivity isn’t just an app—it’s a powerful tool that helps teens discover and take part in activities outside of school. By connecting teens, program providers, and local businesses, spotivity creates a community that helps everyone thrive.
Support for the teen
Every year, more than 40 million American teens need something to do after school, but only half of them participate in activities. Families today rely more on afterschool programs to make up for cuts in school resources and enrichment opportunities. For some, these programs are essential for staying competitive in education and in life. Unfortunately, teens from lower-income families are 29% less likely to join these programs compared to their higher-income peers. Microgrant.org works to change this by bridging this gap and offering every teen the chance to spend their free time in positive and productive ways.
With partner spotivity, microgrant.org gives teens the tools to take control of their choices and reach their full potential – all the while removing monetary barriers. Using personal information like personality traits, strengths, and interests, spotivity informs users against a backdrop of over 400 potential afterschool programs, guides them through college and career options, and even helps them plan their future.
Support for afterschool providers and schools
On the program management side, microgrant.org is also here to help. In partnership with spotivity we have reached an agreement to make the spotivity SaaS platform available to all non-profit organizations at a 90% discount. This huge savings remove cost as a barrier for program improvement and helps ensure that all teens that can benefit from our efforts do so.
The spotivity SaaS system allows program providers to “Claim Your Agency,” (should they already exist on platform), add programs to our global database freely, and grow their reach through freemium-tiered pricing and user-driven expansion if interested. We tested this system in Chicago and successfully mapped over 9,000 programs from 3,000 providers, proving it works.
It is also good to know that spotivity focuses on safety and family involvement. Features like Safe Passage Notification and Optional Parental Tethering help keep teens safe and parents informed. Plus, programs can create extra revenue with tools like our built-in team store.
spotivity has also taken things further with our Teen Rewards program, now launched in Chicago and St. Croix, USVI. By partnering with over 40 local businesses, we’re encouraging teens to participate in activities while supporting small businesses. Stores like restaurants, clothing shops, and salons offer special discounts managed directly through the app, rewarding teens for their engagement. Each business proudly displays a spotivity sticker with a QR code to help bring more teens on board.
spotivity simplifies the afterschool landscape while creating stronger connections between teens, families, and communities. Together, we’re building a brighter future for youth and the organizations that serve them.
