Value Added: The Nonprofit Entrepreneur

But the craziness paid off. Beale got $80,000 from Ebay founder Pierre Omidyar and $20,000 from DuPont Corp. to get off the ground.

"I am just like a business entrepreneur, but instead of making a big paycheck I try to make a big impact," he said.

His competitive advantage lies in his certification from the State Department, allowing him to bring in experienced non-profit managers.