TeenTix

What TeenTix does

TeenTix is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2004 as a program of the Seattle Center and now operating independently across Seattle, Los Angeles, and Kansas City. Its core product is the TeenTix Pass, an annual subscription sold to teens for $5 that grants access to arts and cultural events at more than 150 partner organizations. Beyond the pass, TeenTix operates several youth-powered programs: The New Guard (a teen advisory board), the TeenTix Newsroom/Press Corps (a teen-led arts criticism and journalism program producing reviews of theater, dance, film, music, literature, and visual arts), Teen Connectors (a community engagement program), and M-TAC, a mentorship program for teen artists of color delivered in partnership with The Colorization Collective.

The technology footprint is intentionally lightweight: a web-based pass issuance and event calendar on teentix.org, a public blog publishing teen-written reviews, a partner-facing portal for collaborating arts organizations, a Mailchimp-distributed newsletter, and a merchandise storefront operated via Bonfire. The organization runs with 1-10 staff and relies heavily on teen volunteers and program participants as operational capacity rather than a large employee base.

TeenTix generates revenue through three primary streams: $5 pass sales to teens, philanthropic donations and grants (including a $250,000 commitment from Allen Family Philanthropies in November 2025), and merchandise sales through the Bonfire store. Since founding, the organization reports engaging more than 170,000 teens and delivering more than 200,000 arts experiences across its 150+ partner network. Laurie Lynch was appointed Executive Director in February 2025.

Name

TeenTix

Legal name

TeenTix

Website

https://teentix.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TeenTix is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2004 that sells teens a $5 annual pass granting access to arts and cultural events at 150+ partner organizations across Seattle, Los Angeles, and Kansas City, supplemented by teen-led journalism, mentorship, and leadership programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Teen Pass Sales: Teens purchase the TeenTix Pass for $5 which provides access to arts and cultural events at partner organizations
2. Donations and Philanthropy: The organization accepts donations and is funded by philanthropies including Allen Family Philanthropies which announced nearly $7 million in funding for arts and culture organizations at Seattle Center

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

TeenTix sells a $5 TeenTix Pass that grants teens aged 13-19 access to arts and cultural events at 150+ partner organizations across Seattle, Los Angeles, and Kansas City. The organization also operates youth development programs including the TeenTix Newsroom/Press Corps (teen arts criticism), The New Guard (youth leadership advisory board), Teen Connectors, and the M-TAC mentorship program for teen artists of color.

Product overview

TeenTix is a nonprofit youth arts access and advocacy organization offering a suite of interconnected programs centered on its core TeenTix Pass — a $5 pass enabling teens to attend arts and cultural events at 150+ partner organizations across Seattle, Los Angeles, and Kansas City. The organization operates multiple youth-powered programs: The New Guard (a teen leadership board), the TeenTix Newsroom / Press Corps (teen-led arts criticism published on the TeenTix Blog), Teen Connectors, and M-TAC (Mentorship for Teen Artists of Color). The TeenTix Partner Portal connects arts institutions into the network, while the TeenTix Store (via Bonfire) sells teen-designed merchandise. Together these programs aim to position teens as active participants and critics within the arts and cultural sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The New Guard: A board of young arts leaders and advocates serving TeenTix's mission
• TeenTix Pass
• Press Corps
• TeenTix Newsroom
• Teen Connectors
• Mentorship for Teen Artists of Color (M-TAC)

Products and services

• TeenTix Pass

Quantifiable outcome

• 170,000+ teens engaged in arts experiences
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Colorization CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2025TeenTix partnered with The Colorization Collective (a teen-run organization promoting diversity in the arts) for the Mentorship for Teen Artists of Color (M-TAC) program. This collaboration provides teen artists of color with mentorship from professional artists, workshop opportunities, and a platform to showcase their work.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ICA Boston Teen Programs: Institute of Contemporary Art Boston runs teen-specific arts engagement, criticism, and membership programs serving the same teen demographic. Comparable as a museum-anchored teen arts access and critique model.
• YoungArts (National YoungArts Foundation): National nonprofit identifying and supporting exceptional young artists (typically teens) through mentorship, programming, and recognition. Directly comparable to TeenTix in serving the same teen demographic with arts-focused development programs.
• Brooklyn Museum Teen Programs: Brooklyn Museum operates a Teen Council and teen journalism/criticism programs producing teen-authored arts content, directly analogous to TeenTix's Press Corps/Newsroom model and teen arts access mission.

Broad incumbents

• Steppenwolf Theatre for Young Adults: Steppenwolf's education and teen programs offer teen access to professional theater productions plus arts learning. Comparable to TeenTix as a major cultural institution creating teen access and critique pathways, though narrower in disciplinary focus.
• Carnegie Hall NYO: Carnegie Hall's National Youth Orchestra and broader youth programs provide elite training and performance access for young musicians. Comparable in mission of advancing teen engagement in the arts, but focused on classical music performance rather than multi-disciplinary access.
• Whitney Museum Teen Programs: The Whitney Museum's Youth Insights teen program pairs teens with artists and offers free museum access. Comparable to TeenTix in offering institutional teen arts access plus deeper leadership/criticism engagement.
• MoMA Teens: MoMA's dedicated teen programming arm offers teen art-making workshops, leadership councils, and free admission for teens. A larger, museum-anchored incumbent operating a comparable teen arts access and engagement model.

Regional players

• Inner-City Arts: Los Angeles-based nonprofit providing arts education and creative youth development to underserved children and teens. Comparable to TeenTix's LA operations in mission and demographic, with overlapping arts-access and youth-development focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/teentix
• Facebookfacebook.com/teentix
• Instagraminstagram.com/teentix
• TikToktiktok.com/@teentix
• Xx.com/teentix
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/teentix

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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