Twenty-One Senses Inc., NFP

What Twenty-One Senses Inc., NFP does

Twenty-One Senses Inc., NFP is a small U.S. nonprofit (founded approximately 2018–2019, 8 employees, two offices in Portsmouth, NH and Chicago, IL) dedicated to advancing inclusion for children with invisible disabilities including autism, ADHD, PTSD, and sensory processing disorders. The organization serves families with sensory-sensitive children as its primary segment, with secondary segments including schools, small businesses, and community event organizers. Its core service offerings include calm rooms hosted at community events where individuals can decompress from overwhelming stimuli, fidget awareness experiences and kits, personalized 1-on-1 caregiver coaching, monthly educational webinars, multi-session courses on sensory inclusion best practices, inclusion consulting for small businesses, and a free searchable Sensory-Friendly Business Directory. Technology is limited to a web-based platform for content, webinars, and the directory; no proprietary AI or software product is referenced.

The business model is donation- and sponsorship-driven. Primary revenue streams are individual and organizational donations, business sponsorships for events and programs, and ticket sales for fundraising events (e.g., Raise a Glass at $50 per ticket). The go-to-market is community-led, relying on volunteer networks, direct service presence at community events, peer referrals among families, and partnerships with schools and businesses. Marketing is concentrated in organic content (website, blog, social media across Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, and X), email newsletter, monthly webinars, and the business directory. The organization holds research partnerships (University of New Hampshire, with Prof. Sarah Smith) and exemplar implementations (Chicago Friends School, where calm corners were installed in every classroom).

Operational scale is modest and regional: active in New Hampshire and the Chicagoland area, with 30 calm rooms scheduled across both regions in 2023 and a 2026 calendar spanning at least five distinct community events. The organization is founder/staff-led by educators with personal sensory-disability experience, and reports a 92% "very likely to use" outcome among webinar participants. No venture capital, private equity, or institutional funding is disclosed; ownership is community-supported through donations and event proceeds.

Name

Twenty-One Senses Inc., NFP

Legal name

Twenty-One Senses Inc., NFP

Website

https://twentyonesenses.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Twenty-One Senses is a U.S. nonprofit that runs calm rooms, caregiver coaching, webinars, and a sensory-friendly business directory to help families with sensory-sensitive children, schools, and small businesses participate more fully in community life.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability inclusion and sensory support services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAAAIAE

Sensory Processing & Sensory-Friendly Childcare

Home & Personal Services/Childcare, Babysitting & Nanny Services/Special Needs & Inclusive Childcare Services

SECONDARYEDAKABAJ

Inclusive Classroom Environment & Sensory-Friendly Design Support

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Inclusive Education & Mainstream Classroom Support

SECONDARYEDAEAIAM

Accessibility & Special Needs Equipment (Assistive Devices, Adaptive Furniture, Sensory Rooms)

Education/Education Facilities & Support Services/Education Supplies, Equipment & Furniture Procurement

Keywords

• Sensory inclusion services
• Caregiver coaching support
• Inclusion training programs
• Sensory-friendly accommodations
• Nonprofit disability advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago, Illinois

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Primary revenue stream through donations from individuals and organizations supporting the mission of inclusion for children with sensory sensitivities.
2. Sponsorships: Business sponsorships for events and programs, including the annual gala and community events.
3. Event Revenue: Ticket sales for fundraising events such as the Raise a Glass tasting event ($50 per ticket).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Twenty-One Senses is a nonprofit organization that advances inclusion for children with invisible disabilities (autism, ADHD, PTSD, sensory processing disorders) by hosting sensory-friendly Calm Rooms at community events, delivering caregiver coaching, running monthly educational webinars, providing business inclusion training, maintaining a free Sensory-Friendly Business Directory, and selling or renting Fidget Kits. Its work combines direct family support, school and business inclusion consulting, and community event accessibility programming across New Hampshire and Illinois.

Product overview

Twenty-One Senses is a nonprofit organization providing a suite of services for families with sensory-sensitive children rather than a technology product company. The core offerings include Calm Rooms hosted at community events, Fidget Awareness Experiences, and Fidget Kits (available for sale or rental). Education and support services encompass Caregiver Coaching & Support, monthly Webinars, and Courses covering sensory sensitivities and inclusion practices. The organization also maintains a Sensory-Friendly Business Directory and provides Inclusion in Small Businesses consulting services. These offerings work together to advance inclusion for children with invisible disabilities through education, support, and community partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Calm Rooms Dedicated sensory-friendly spaces hosted at community events where individuals can retreat from overwhelming stimuli to reset their nervous system and continue participating in activities. Service is delivered on-site at events across New Hampshire and Illinois.
• Fidget Awareness Experience
• Fidget Kits
• Caregiver Coaching & Support
• Webinars
• Sensory-Friendly Business Directory
• Inclusion in Small Businesses
• Courses
• Sensory-Supported Events

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of webinar participants report they are VERY LIKELY to use information learned in daily life

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Chicago Friends SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2023Twenty-One Senses partnered with Chicago Friends School to implement calm corners in every classroom. The school created dedicated sensory regulation spaces with headsets, fidgets, blankets, bean bag chairs, vocabulary posters, and activities to help children calm down and re-regulate. The partnership serves as an exemplary model for other schools.
• University of New HampshirecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2021Research partnership with UNH for academic collaboration. Prof. Sarah Smith serves as Research Partner and has provided testimonial about the value of coaching services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• KultureCity: National nonprofit dedicated to sensory inclusion at major events, venues, sports stadiums, and businesses. Operates with substantially larger scale and corporate partnerships but follows the same deploy-and-equip model (sensory rooms, training, certifications) that Twenty-One Senses uses at community events.
• SENSE Theatre: Theater company producing sensory-friendly performances and inclusive programming for audiences with autism and sensory sensitivities. Highly comparable to Twenty-One Senses in deploying sensory-friendly environments at community events and educating venues on accommodations.

Regional players

• AANE (Asperger/Autism Network): New England-based organization providing education, support groups, and resources for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Highly comparable to Twenty-One Senses in family-coaching and education services, particularly overlapping with its New Hampshire geographic footprint.
• Variety - the Children's Charity: Charity serving children with special needs through grants, mobility programs, and inclusion initiatives, with chapters across multiple U.S. regions. Comparable to Twenty-One Senses in children's-disability inclusion focus and donor/event-fundraising model, though it generally does not compete directly in Twenty-One Senses' specific geographies.

Broad incumbents

• The Arc of the United States: Largest national nonprofit serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) including autism. Overlaps with Twenty-One Senses' family-and-school inclusion mission but operates at a much broader IDD scope and scale across all 50 states.
• National Autism Association: National autism-focused nonprofit delivering safety, education, and advocacy programs for individuals and families. Overlaps Twenty-One Senses' caregiver-coaching and education mission but at national scale with stronger brand recognition in the donor market.
• Autism Society of America: National autism advocacy and support organization with affiliate network across the U.S. Shares the family-education-and-inclusion focus area with Twenty-One Senses, but addresses a much wider set of life domains (employment, healthcare, policy) and competes for the same donor and corporate sponsorship dollars.
• Easterseals: National disability services nonprofit providing therapeutic, educational, and community-based programs including autism services. Comparable to Twenty-One Senses in mission breadth but with significantly larger delivery infrastructure, federal/state funding, and corporate partnerships.

Others

• Adaptivation: Manufacturer of sensory integration tools, fidgets, and adaptive equipment used in classrooms, clinics, and homes. Comparable to Twenty-One Senses through its fidget and sensory-product category; functions as a supplier/vendor rather than a direct program competitor.
• Fun and Function: Commercial retailer of sensory-friendly and special-needs products including fidgets, weighted items, and sensory tools. Comparable to Twenty-One Senses' Fidget Kits product line; functions as an ecosystem supplier/distributor rather than a direct program competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/@21sensesNFP
• Facebookfacebook.com/twentyonesenses
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/twentyonesenses
• Instagraminstagram.com/twentyonesensesorg
• Pinterestpinterest.com/twentyonesenses

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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