Kids In Concert

What Kids In Concert does

Kids In Concert (KIC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2010 by Laura Milleson in Kitsap County, Washington, that delivers a free after-school music and youth development program modeled after Venezuela's El Sistema. The organization serves over 75 students ages 6–18 from diverse communities across the north Kitsap Peninsula, offering four-days-per-week instruction in violin, viola, cello, double bass, percussion, and choir, supplemented by music theory, ensembles, private lessons, and a 'Healthy and Whole' social-emotional learning component facilitated by a licensed marriage and family therapist. More than 50% of students identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color, and the program operates from West Sound Academy on the Port Madison Reservation of the Suquamish Tribe, with transportation provided from Suquamish Elementary and Kingston Middle School.

The core technology and methodology center on El Sistema pedagogy, a full-time trauma-informed care framework (five principles: safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, empowerment), peer mentorship training middle and high schoolers to teach younger students, and college-preparation services including FAFSA navigation. KIC achieves a documented 100% high school graduation rate with all graduates pursuing post-secondary education, and in 2024 an alumnus original composition was performed with the Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall. The product surface spans a School Year Program, a Chamber Music Camp (free for KIC students), a Musical Theater Camp ($75–$300), a planned Family Portal, and donor-engagement products including monthly giving, corporate sponsorships, and donor-advised fund receipts.

The revenue model is exclusively donation-based: individual monthly and one-time gifts, corporate sponsorships (Cross Sound Law, HMG LLC, Westside Pizza, Norton Woodworking, Port Madison Enterprises), foundation grants from 15+ funders (NEA, D'Addario, Horizons Foundation WA, Suquamish Foundation, Kitsap Community Foundation, Seattle Foundation, Utah Community Foundation, Tulalip Cares, Women's Giving Circle, Believe in Me, Screen Arts Fund, ArtsFund, Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, Bainbridge Community Foundation), community giving programs (Kitsap Great Give, One Call for All), in-kind instrument donations, and proceeds from an annual 'Evening in Harmony' gala. Distribution is direct and community-led — families enroll by contacting [email protected], and the program is delivered in person at a single primary site, limiting geographic scalability but enabling the trauma-informed, high-touch model that drives its outcomes.

Name

Kids In Concert

Legal name

Kids in Concert

Website

https://kidsinconcert.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kids In Concert is a free after-school music and youth development program in Kitsap County, Washington, serving 75+ students ages 6–18 with El Sistema–inspired strings, percussion, and choir instruction plus social-emotional learning, achieving a 100% high school graduation rate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Music Education and Development

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Educational Services (61), Fine Arts Schools (611610)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Music Classes & Ensembles (Band, Orchestra, Choir) (EDAMANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Music Lessons (Instrumental) (EDAMANAA), Music Camps (Band, Choir, Instrument Intensive) (EDAMALAJ), Music Schools & Conservatory Prep (Pre-College) (EDAMANAE)

Keywords

• Youth music education
• After-school programs
• El Sistema inspired
• Social-emotional learning
• Youth development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bainbridge Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly recurring donations from individual supporters. Monthly giving program provides predictable income stream for instruments, repairs, snacks, teacher salaries, music, and college tours.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Four sponsorship packages for businesses plus camp-only sponsorship for annual musical theater camp. Current sponsors include Cross Sound Law, HMG LLC, Westside Pizza, Norton Woodworking, and Port Madison Enterprises.
3. Foundation Grants: Funding from grant-making organizations including National Endowment for the Arts, D'Addario Foundation, Horizons Foundation WA, Suquamish Foundation, Kitsap Community Foundation, Tulalip Cares, Women's Giving Circle, Believe in Me, Seattle Foundation, Utah Community Foundation, and Screen Arts Fund.
4. Community Giving Programs: Partnership with Kitsap Great Give (24-hour give-day event) and One Call for All (umbrella organization raising funds for Bainbridge Island non-profits through annual mailing).
5. Donor Advised Fund Gifts: Accepts donations through Donor Advised Funds for tax-advantaged giving.
6. Instrument Donations: Accepts donated stringed and percussion instruments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kids In Concert provides a free after-school and summer music education and youth development program for children ages 6-18 in Kitsap County, Washington. Core offerings include four-day-per-week instruction in violin, viola, cello, double bass, percussion, and choir, complemented by the Healthy and Whole social-emotional learning program, peer mentorship, and college preparation support, all delivered at no cost to families.

Product overview

Kids In Concert is a free after-school music and youth development program providing a unified suite of services centered around musical education and youth empowerment. The core offering is the School Year Program—a four-day-per-week strings, percussion, and choir instruction curriculum supplemented by the Healthy and Whole social-emotional learning component and peer mentorship. Summer programming includes Musical Theater and Chamber Music camps. The organization also provides college preparation support, family engagement through a pending Family Portal, and tax-advantaged giving options for donors. The program is modeled after El Sistema, operates at no cost to families, and serves students aged 6-18 with over 75 students currently enrolled.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• School Year Program Free after-school music and youth development program operating four days per week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) for youth ages 6-18 in Kitsap County, Washington. Provides instruction in violin, viola, cello, double bass, percussion, and choir, plus music theory, ensembles, private lessons, and the Healthy and Whole social-emotional learning component. Transportation is provided from Suquamish Elementary and Kingston Middle School to West Sound Academy in Poulsbo.
• Musical Theater Summer Camp Two-week summer camp for campers ages 5-12 (K-5th grade) open to the general public, featuring a youth-led production where teens direct, design costumes and sets, choreograph dances, and coordinate activities. Pricing is $75 for KIC students and $300 for the general public, with scholarships available.
• Chamber Music Summer Camp Week-long summer chamber music camp led by Education Director Any Torres, free for KIC students and focused on developing ensemble performance skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% high school graduation rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Suquamish TribecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong, self-governing sovereign nation providing support for KIC programs. Located on the Port Madison Indian Reservation near Poulsbo, WA. KIC operates within the Port Madison Reservation of the Suquamish Tribe.
• Seattle SymphonycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKIC is a partner with Seattle Symphony through its Community Connections program, dedicated to building bridges with diverse communities through co-created community performances. KIC performed with Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall.
• National Alliance of El Sistema Inspired Programs (NAESIP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKIC is a proud member of NAESIP that launched in 2013 to serve the El Sistema movement in the U.S. KIC's Education Director Any Torres grew up in the Venezuela El Sistema program.
• One Call for AllminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUmbrella organization providing funding to over 100 Bainbridge Island non-profits including KIC. Raises funds through annual Island-wide mailing with Red Envelope.
• Kitsap StrongminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity initiative to improve health and well-being of children, families, and adults in Kitsap.
• Bainbridge Island Youth OrchestraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides quality musical instruction and orchestral experience while encouraging teamwork and collaboration.
• Kitsap Great GiveminorGTM or Marketing Partner24-hour give-day event supporting non-profit organizations throughout Kitsap County.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@kicsuquamish
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/kicsuquamish/?hl=en
• Xx.com/kidsinconcert

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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