What Zumix does

ZUMIX is a non-profit cultural organization founded in 1991 and headquartered at the Firehouse, 260 Sumner Street, East Boston. It serves youth in East Boston and surrounding communities through year-round programs in music education, instrumental ensembles, film and media arts, radio production, and creative employment pathways. The organization's core operational asset is 94.9 FM ZUMIX Radio, a community radio station that produces live broadcasts and youth-created programming, functioning simultaneously as a learning lab and a distribution channel. Its programming portfolio includes Adventures in Music (lessons and showcases), Sprouts (early childhood and ukulele/drumming ensembles), Teen Programs (Voces, Streetwise, Fix It, Z-Tech Studio, Firehouse Radio, Rock Ed, Rhythms of Ghana), Pathways career readiness, and School Partnerships, plus a free summer concert series at Piers Park. The organization reports impacting more than 1,000 young people annually.

ZUMIX operates on a non-profit revenue model with no disclosed program pricing — funding flows from foundation grants (notably a 2026 multi-year Cummings Foundation grant), corporate sponsorships (Converse), individual donations, and community fundraising events including the annual Walk for Music and the Muze Gala. Its go-to-market is exclusively community-based: programs are delivered in person at the Firehouse, broadcast over community radio, and promoted through Instagram (@zumixinc), email newsletters, and free public concerts. There are no disclosed revenue figures, headcount beyond an 11-50 range, or executive compensation in the source data.

The organization is institutionally embedded in the Boston cultural ecosystem, with documented partnerships with Berklee College of Music (admissions sessions), the Boston Symphony Orchestra (community chamber concerts), Celebrity Series of Boston (neighborhood arts programming), GBH (alumni recognition), Aprende y Prospera, and the Ayni Institute (cultural programming). Founder and Executive Director Madeleine Steczynski remains in leadership. As of 2026, ZUMIX is in its 35th year of continuous operation, with no parent company, subsidiaries, or M&A activity disclosed.

Name

Zumix

Legal name

ZUMIX

Website

https://zumix.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ZUMIX is a 35-year-old East Boston non-profit that provides free year-round music, radio, film, and creative employment programs to more than 1,000 youth annually, operating from its Firehouse facility and 94.9 FM community radio station.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Arts Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Fine Arts Schools (611610)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Camps (Band, Choir, Instrument Intensive) (EDAMALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Performing Arts Camps (Theater, Musical Theater, Dance) (EDAMALAI)

Keywords

• Youth arts education
• Community radio broadcasting
• Music enrichment programs
• Creative workforce training
• After school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

East Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ZUMIX is a non-profit cultural organization that provides free after-school and summer music, technology, and creative employment programs for youth in East Boston. Its offerings include instrumental ensembles, music lessons, radio production training through its operated 94.9 FM ZUMIX Radio station, film and media arts training, and career readiness pathways (Pathways program). The organization also operates school partnerships and free community events such as the Summer Concert Series at Piers Park.

Product overview

ZUMIX is a non-profit cultural organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of youth-focused arts and music programs in East Boston. The organization operates a community radio station (94.9 FM ZUMIX Radio), provides year-round youth programs including Adventures in Music lessons and ensembles, Sprouts early arts education, and Teen Programs (Voces, Streetwise, Fix It, Z-Tech Studio, Firehouse Radio, Rock Ed, Rhythms of Ghana). Seasonal offerings include Summer Programs with free concert series at Piers Park, the annual Walk for Music fundraiser, and The Muze Gala. Additional services include Pathways career readiness and School Partnerships. The organization impacts more than 1,000 young people each year through music, technology, and creative employment opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 94.9 FM ZUMIX Radio: Community radio station operated by ZUMIX

Products and services

• Youth Programs Year-round creative programs for young people including music lessons, ensembles, and performance opportunities offered at the ZUMIX Firehouse in East Boston.
• Adventures in Music Music education program featuring lessons, showcases, and performances for youth participants.
• Sprouts Program Early childhood and youth arts program including musical theater, cinematic arts, ukulele orchestra, and world rhythms drumming.
• Teen Programs Advanced programs for teenagers including Voces, Streetwise, Fix It, Z-Tech Studio, Firehouse Radio, Rock Ed, and Rhythms of Ghana ensembles.
• Summer Programs Seasonal programs including summer concerts, showcases, and intensive creative activities for youth.
• 94.9 FM ZUMIX Radio Community radio station operating at 94.9 FM, producing live broadcasts, music shows, and radio content created by youth participants.
• Pathways Career readiness and creative employment program helping youth develop professional skills in the arts.
• School Partnerships Collaborative programs with local schools bringing music and arts education directly to students.
• ZUMIX Summer Concert Series Free outdoor concert series held at Piers Park featuring youth performers and local artists throughout the summer.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Aprende y ProsperaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresented 'Journey Through the Sonic Geography of The Americas' event in collaboration with Aprende y Prospera and the Ayni Institute, featuring the Orchestra of Indigenous Instruments and New Technologies.
• Ayni InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presented cultural event exploring indigenous music traditions with modern technology.
• Celebrity Series PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership with Celebrity Series for neighborhood arts programming.
• Berklee College of MusicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerklee College of Music admissions team hosted an information session at the ZUMIX Firehouse, open to all students.
• Boston Symphony OrchestraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBSO Community Chamber Concert featuring ZUMIX's Voces and Rhythms of Ghana ensembles.
• GBHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMagdiela Matta, Community Producer at GBH News Equity & Justice Unit, received the ZUMIX Luminary Alumni Award at the 2025 Muze Gala.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/zumixinc
• Xx.com/zumix

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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