TEENSHOP INC

What TEENSHOP INC does

Teenshop, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded on June 15, 1985 by Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist Elleanor Jean Hendley. It delivers college preparatory, mentoring, and life skills programs for girls ages 13-18 through three regional chapters located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Camden, New Jersey; and Los Angeles, California. Programs are delivered in-person every two weeks on Saturday mornings from September through June and cover S.T.E.M., health and fitness, financial literacy, leadership training, manners, arts and culture, community service, and college tours, supported by annual events including the Women's History Month Scholarship Luncheon and the Crystal Stair Closing Ceremony.

The underlying technology footprint is minimal: the organization runs a Wix-based informational website with online enrollment, email newsletter sign-up, and PayPal donation processing. There is no proprietary technology platform, no API, and no digital or remote program delivery. Membership is gated by an online application questionnaire and required information session, with a $50 deposit requested upon approval (refundable if not submitted with application). The organization also operates the in-school Girls Achieve® workshop series, launched in 2005, as a curriculum-support and enrichment extension to the chapter model.

Teenshop's business model is donation-driven rather than revenue-generating. As a registered nonprofit, it accepts charitable contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors (visible sustaining partners include Ballard Spahr and DHS) and does not sell program access. Programs are presented by volunteer professionals with subject-matter expertise, and each chapter is led by a five-member volunteer leadership team. The organization reports 100% college acceptance for all program graduates and a 3,000+ alumnae network, with many graduates returning to serve on the Board of Directors or in chapter leadership roles.

Name

TEENSHOP INC

Legal name

Teenshop, Inc.

Website

https://teenshop.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Teenshop, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1985 that delivers college preparatory, mentoring, and life skills programs for girls ages 13-18 through chapters in Philadelphia, South Jersey, and Los Angeles, reporting 100% college acceptance for over 3,000 alumnae.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Education and Mentoring Services

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD)

Keywords

• College preparatory programs
• Youth mentoring services
• Life skills education
• Nonprofit youth development
• Girls leadership programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Teenshop relies primarily on charitable donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors. Donations are accepted via PayPal. No revenue-generating programs or services are sold.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Teenshop, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that runs college preparatory, mentoring, and life skills programs for girls ages 13-18. Its core offering consists of biweekly Saturday workshops covering S.T.E.M., health and fitness, financial literacy, leadership, manners, arts and culture, college tours, community service, and career day, delivered by volunteer professionals. Supporting offerings include an annual Women's History Month Scholarship Luncheon, the Crystal Stair Closing (graduation) ceremony, a Children's Holiday Party, and the in-school Girls Achieve workshop series.

Product overview

Teenshop, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates a single unified program—its college preparatory and life skills program for girls. The core offering consists of interactive workshops covering S.T.E.M., Health and Fitness, Mind Your Manners, Arts and Culture, Leadership Training, Financial Literacy, Community Service, College Tours, and Career Day. Supporting programs include the annual Women's History Month Scholarship Luncheon, Crystal Stair Closing Program (graduation ceremony), and Children's Holiday Party. An in-school extension called Girls Achieve was launched in 2005. The organization operates three regional chapters (Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and South Jersey/Camden, NJ), each directed by a five-member volunteer leadership team. Membership is open to girls ages 13-18 who are full-time students and not parents, with enrollment via an online application system. The program has achieved 100% college acceptance across its 3000+ alumnae.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Workshops Program Innovative, engaging, and empowering workshops covering S.T.E.M., Health and Fitness, Mind Your Manners, Arts and Culture, Leadership Training, Financial Literacy, Community Service, College Tours, and Career Day, presented by volunteers with professional expertise. Designed for girls ages 13-18 enrolled in the program.
• College Tours Each chapter tours two colleges annually, with some visits including overnight stays. Designed to expose enrolled girls to higher education environments and has supported a 100% college acceptance record for participants.
• Community Service Activities Volunteer activities including book fairs, meal preparation at Ronald McDonald House in Camden NJ, shoe donations, and marches supporting the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, and American Diabetes Association. Participants receive school credit for service.
• Women's History Month Scholarship Luncheon Annual March celebration honoring outstanding achievements of women and girls, including awards, essay contests, Woman of Distinction and Mother of Distinction recognitions, Dynamite Dad awards, and Community Leadership plaques.
• Crystal Stair Closing Program Graduation ceremony for seniors and recognition event for middle school graduates. Graduates receive custom blankets symbolizing lifelong support, are inducted into the Alumnae Club, and receive college care packages.
• Children's Holiday Party During the holiday season, Teenshop girls provide food, gifts, and fun activities to children and families in underserved communities.
• Girls Achieve In-school workshop series offering curriculum-support and enrichment programs for girls, including the Girls Achieve Activity Book. Created as an extension of the main Teenshop program.
• Philadelphia Teenshop Chapter Regional chapter serving the Philadelphia region. Consolidated from multiple prior citywide chapters in September 2020 and operates workshops on the Drexel University campus for girls from throughout the Philadelphia area.
• Los Angeles Teenshop Chapter Regional chapter serving Los Angeles County, CA. Directed by a five-member volunteer leadership team. Celebrated 30 years of program operation in 2024.
• South Jersey Teenshop Chapter Regional chapter serving Camden, NJ and the South Jersey area. Directed by a five-member volunteer leadership team. Celebrated 10 years of program operation in March 2024.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance for all program graduates
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Drexel UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhiladelphia Teenshop is a community partner of Drexel University. Workshops are held on the Drexel University campus, providing students access to university facilities and exposure to higher education environment.
• Urban Affairs CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban Affairs Coalition CEO Sharmain Matlock-Turner serves as Co-Chair of the 40th Anniversary Gala and has provided long-term support and endorsement of the organization. Received Sustaining Legacy Award in 2020.
• Zion Baptist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding location of Teenshop in 1985. Original church home where founder Elleanor Jean Hendley established the program at her former church.
• Ballard SpahrminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor logo displayed on Sustaining Partnerships section of website.
• DHS (Department of Homeland Security)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor logo displayed on Sustaining Partnerships section of website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program): National network of public charter schools serving underserved K-12 students with a college-prep mission. A broader but thematically related education peer focused on college readiness for students from low-income communities.
• Bottom Line: National college-access nonprofit focused on first-generation students from low-income backgrounds. A larger, more established peer in the same overarching college-readiness category with broader footprint and higher funding base.
• I Have a Dream Foundation: National nonprofit supporting students from low-income communities to achieve college degrees through long-term mentoring and tuition support. A larger incumbent in the same college-readiness space with a multi-decade track record.

Direct peers

• College Track: College-prep and completion nonprofit serving students from underserved communities, with a focus on first-generation college students. Comparable mission of college access and persistence for underrepresented youth, with similar multi-site direct-service model.
• Steppingstone Foundation: Boston-based nonprofit providing academic enrichment, mentoring, and college access for low-income and first-generation students. Comparable in targeting college readiness for underserved youth with a multi-year after-school program model.
• Jack and Jill of America, Inc. National African American family organization focused on developing youth leadership through local chapters delivering educational, cultural, and civic programming. Comparable in chapter-based delivery model serving youth of color with a national footprint.
• Reality Changers: San Diego-based nonprofit providing college prep, tutoring, and leadership development for first-generation and underrepresented high school students. Comparable in serving teens of color with college-prep mission and chapter-style regional operations.
• Girls Inc. National nonprofit inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through after-school and summer programming. Directly comparable as a long-standing charitable organization serving girls with life-skills, leadership, and college-readiness programming delivered through local affiliates.

Others

• Drexel University: Philadelphia-based university hosting Teenshop's Philadelphia chapter workshops on its campus. An enabling partner rather than a competitor, providing higher-education exposure to program participants.

Regional players

• Black Girls Rock!: Youth empowerment and mentoring organization for Black girls and women, with programming focused on leadership, self-esteem, and achievement. Comparable in serving girls of color with empowerment and mentorship, though with a more media-driven approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/teenshop1985
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/teenshop1985
• Facebookfacebook.com/teenshop1985
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/teenshop-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/teenshop1985

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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