What onenten does

one·n·ten is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, that delivers social and service programs to LGBTQ+ youth and young adults ages 11-24. Founded in 2001 (EIN: 86-0728990), the organization is described as Arizona's largest LGBTQ+ youth support provider, operating a Downtown Phoenix Youth Center at 1101 N Central Avenue and a network of 14+ satellite locations spanning 54 Arizona towns and cities. Its programs address identity exploration, housing instability, health and wellness, life skills and workforce development, outdoor recreation, and community connection. Of the 1,396 unique youth served, 63% identify as trans, non-binary, or gender expansive, and 533 new youth were enrolled in 2025.

Core programs include identity-specific support groups, the POND housing program, Health & Wellness services, Life Skills & Workforce Development, OUTscouts (a free monthly outdoor adventure group), Parents & Trusted Adults support groups, and Camp OUTdoors, described as the nation's largest LGBTQ+ overnight summer camp. Digital engagement is delivered through a Discord server operating daily from 2:00-7:00 PM for ages 13-24 and Twitch streams on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. The technology stack is commercial off-the-shelf — Calendly for appointment scheduling, standard website donation platforms, and major social networks — with no disclosed proprietary platform, API, SDK, or AI/ML capability.

All services are provided free of charge. Revenue is generated entirely through individual donations (including the Hero's Circle monthly recurring program), corporate sponsorships from 30+ organizations including Phoenix Suns Foundation, Gilead Sciences, CVS Specialty, Desert Diamond Casino, COX, APS, SRP, Arizona Lottery, and Mercy Care, foundation grants (notably a $500,000 two-year grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation announced February 11, 2026), and Arizona Charitable Tax Credit-eligible donations under QCO #20190. The organization holds Candid Platinum Transparency 2026, Charity Navigator four-star rating, and 1% for the Planet Environmental Partner status.

Name

onenten

Legal name

one·n·ten

Website

https://onenten.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

one·n·ten is a Phoenix-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving LGBTQ+ youth ages 11-24 across 54 Arizona towns and cities. It provides free identity, housing, health, life skills, and outdoor programs, funded by donations, corporate sponsors, and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LGBTQ+ Youth Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK)

Keywords

• Lgbtq youth services
• Youth support programs
• Community youth centers
• Nonprofit youth services
• Summer camp programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting LGBTQ+ youth programs. Monthly recurring Hero's Circle membership option and one-time donations accepted.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Support from corporate sponsors including Phoenix Suns Foundation, Desert Diamond Casino, CVS Specialty, Gilead, and 30+ other organizations listed as 2026 sponsors.
3. Foundation Grants: Major foundation grants including $500,000 two-year grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation to support Camp OUTdoors and statewide satellite locations.
4. Arizona Charitable Tax Credit Program: Arizona Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO #20190) allowing donors to claim dollar-for-dollar state tax credits up to $506 for single filers and $1,009 for married couples.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

one•n•ten delivers free, comprehensive social and service programs for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults ages 11-24 across Arizona, including identity-specific support groups, life skills and workforce development, housing assistance (POND), health and wellness services, the Camp OUTdoors overnight summer camp, OUTscouts outdoor adventures, and parent/caregiver support groups. Services are delivered through a Downtown Phoenix Youth Center, 14+ satellite locations statewide, and digital platforms (Discord and Twitch), with no fees charged to youth participants.

Product overview

One·n·ten is Arizona's largest provider of LGBTQ+ youth support services, offering a comprehensive suite of programs for youth ages 11-24. The organization operates as a unified nonprofit with multiple interconnected programs including Camp OUTdoors (the nation's largest LGBTQ+ overnight summer camp), OUTscouts outdoor adventures, the POND housing program, identity-specific support groups, life skills development, health and wellness services, and digital engagement via Discord and Twitch. Physical presence includes a Downtown Phoenix Youth Center and satellite locations statewide. The organization also supports parents/caregivers through facilitated support groups and accepts donations through its Hero's Circle monthly giving program and Arizona tax-credit eligible donations. No AI capabilities, public API, or product integrations with third-party tools are offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Identity-Specific Programs Support groups and programs tailored to specific LGBTQ+ identities for youth and young adults ages 11-24, fostering self-expression, self-acceptance, and identity exploration in a safe, affirming environment.
• Life Skills & Workforce Development Programs that build practical life skills, leadership development, and workforce readiness for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults ages 11-24.
• POND Housing Program Housing assistance program providing resources and support for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing housing instability in Arizona.
• Health & Wellness Programs Health and wellness services for LGBTQ+ youth including free dental screenings and services (in partnership with Brighter Way Dental at the Downtown Youth Center, every 4th Thursday 3-5 PM), as well as broader wellness programming.
• Camp OUTdoors Overnight summer camp described as the nation's largest LGBTQ+ overnight summer camp, providing a safe, affirming outdoor experience for LGBTQ+ youth with cabin counselors, camp nurses, rangers, and unit leads.
• OUTscouts Free monthly outdoor adventure group offering hiking, camping, rock climbing, kayaking, and other outdoor activities for LGBTQ+ youth, welcoming beginners.
• Parents & Trusted Adults Group Free, professionally facilitated online support groups via Zoom for parents, caregivers, and trusted adults of LGBTQ+ youth, providing guidance, PFLAG referrals, and resources for supporting their children.
• Downtown Phoenix Youth Center Physical youth center at 1101 N Central Avenue, Suite 104, Phoenix AZ 85004, offering in-person LGBTQ+ youth programs and services Monday-Friday 3:00-7:00 PM, including housing, health & wellness, life skills, identity-specific programs, and community events.
• Satellite Locations Statewide satellite sites providing affirming services for LGBTQ+ youth ages 11-24 across 54 Arizona towns and cities, including Mesa, Flagstaff, Yuma, Prescott, Cottonwood, Anthem, North Phoenix, Gilbert, Show Low, Litchfield Park, Glendale, and Scottsdale.
• Digital Programs (Discord & Twitch) Virtual engagement programs via Discord server (daily 2:00-7:00 PM for ages 13-24) and Twitch streaming (every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 5:00-6:00 PM), offering community discussion, resources, and entertainment for LGBTQ+ youth statewide.
• Programs Calendar & Community Events

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,396 unique youth served
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Brighter Way DentalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free dental screenings and services at the Downtown Youth Center every 4th Thursday from 3-5pm including exams, fluoride, transportation to specialty clinic, braces, and wisdom teeth services.
• Yale School of Public HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearchers at Yale School of Public Health testing free online reflection activities to help parents/caregivers improve connections with LGBTQ+/questioning children. One·n·ten provides links to these research activities on their parent resources page.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hetrick-Martin Institute: NYC-based nonprofit serving LGBTQ+ youth with a similar model of drop-in youth centers, comprehensive programs (housing, education, health), and free services funded by philanthropy. The closest structural analog to one•n•ten's youth center + satellite approach.
• SMYAL (Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League): Washington DC-area nonprofit providing drop-in services, housing, mental health, and community programs for LGBTQ+ youth ages 6–24. Operates a comparable free, multi-program, youth-center-based model with regional satellite programming.
• Point Foundation: National LGBTQ+ scholarship and leadership nonprofit supporting LGBTQ+ students through higher education. Comparable as an LGBTQ+ youth-serving organization with foundation-led funding, though its mission is more narrowly focused on post-secondary education.
• GLSEN: National education-focused nonprofit creating safe and affirming K–12 schools for LGBTQ+ youth. Peer on mission and youth demographic, but operates through school system advocacy rather than direct youth center service delivery.
• PFLAG: National organization for LGBTQ+ people, their parents, families, and allies, with a chapter-based support model. Directly comparable to one•n•ten's Parents & Trusted Adults support group, though PFLAG focuses on family/ally support rather than direct youth programming.
• The Trevor Project: National LGBTQ+ youth organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention via phone, text, and chat. Closest competitor on mission demographic, but operates a digital/national model rather than a physical youth center network.
• True Colors United: National nonprofit focused on preventing and ending homelessness among LGBTQ+ youth. Directly comparable to one•n•ten's POND housing program and shared target demographic, with a national rather than regional service model.
• CenterLink: Member-based association of more than 350 LGBTQ+ community centers across the U.S. Comparable as the umbrella infrastructure for LGBTQ+ center-based service delivery of which one•n•ten is a member organization.

Broad incumbents

• Los Angeles LGBT Center: One of the largest LGBTQ+ community centers in the world, offering a full continuum of services across youth, health, housing, and culture. Comparable as a multi-program LGBTQ+ center with regional dominance, though at materially larger scale and broader demographic scope.

Emerging players

• It Gets Better Project: Global LGBTQ+ youth nonprofit leveraging media and storytelling to empower queer youth. Comparable on demographic and mission, but operates a digital-first/awareness model that complements rather than replicates one•n•ten's center-based service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/1n10
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC6gXCByJpZRq9DUhOwLAvbQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/onentenphoenix
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1n10-inc.
• Instagraminstagram.com/onentenphx

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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