Listen To Our Future Inc.

Name

Listen To Our Future Inc.

Legal name

Listen To Our Future Inc.

Website

https://listentoourfuture.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Education and Tutoring Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (6117), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Instructional Design & Curriculum Development Services (EDAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Learning Digital Curriculum & School Readiness Content (EDAFACAN), Inclusion, Special Needs & Early Intervention Training (IEPs/IFSPs, Neurodiversity) (EDACAIAF)

Keywords

• Youth education programs
• Tutoring services
• Literacy intervention
• Work-based learning
• Youth empowerment

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations to support youth education programs. Sponsors can pay $99/month to support an Education Mentor match for one K-12 student and one student employee.
2. Education Mentorship Sponsorship: $99 per month sponsorship provides one Education Mentor match (one K-12 student paired with one student employee) for a full academic year
3. Merchandise Sales: Online storefront selling branded merchandise including apparel (t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies), bags, and educational resource materials
4. Co-Learning Space Rental: Rental of spaces in their Learning Center for meetings, parties, trainings, and events; also hosts development workshops for caregivers and educators
5. Professional Development Workshops: Development workshops on topics including Behavior Success, Restorative Practices, Reading Foundations, SEL, and Parent-Teacher Conferences for educators and community members

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Listen To Our Future delivers youth education and empowerment services for ages 5-24, anchored by a 33-week Education Mentorship Tutoring program aligned to the Science of Reading and Indiana State Standards (I-READ and ILEARN preparation). Supplementary offerings include Project-Based Learning, Field Trips at the Learning Center, Work-Based Learning employment for ages 18-24, Co-Learning space rental with professional development workshops, an Ambassador Program for ages 14-24, and a Resource Library providing free learning supplies and books.

Product overview

Listen To Our Future Inc. is a youth education and empowerment organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs and educational resources. The core offerings include Education Mentorship Tutoring (targeting I-READ and ILEARN preparation), Project-Based Learning, Field Trips, Work-Based Learning for ages 18-24, Co-Learning Space Rental, and an Ambassador Program for ages 14-24. The organization also operates a Resource Library providing students with learning tools year-round. Additionally, the organization sells educational resources including the Letter Recognition Curriculum, 21st-Century Employability Skills Guide, Restorative Practices Toolkit, and a 5-card Resource Cards Set, as well as branded merchandise. All programs are rooted in the Great 8 framework promoting Be Respectful, Try New Things, Inside Manners, Make Good Choices, Have Fun, Safety First, Include Everyone, and Be a Problem Solver.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Education Mentorship Tutoring In-person tutoring program targeting I-READ 3 and ILEARN preparation, aligned to Indiana State Standards and the Science of Reading. Provides twice-weekly small-group and individual instruction in phonics, fluency, comprehension, math, and academic wellness across a 33-week Education Mentorship Program for K-12 students.
• Project-Based Learning Program equipping youth with tools to lead, innovate, and create positive change in their communities through hands-on learning, team collaboration, skill development, and project-based community impact activities.
• Field Trips Interactive 3-hour field trips at the LTOF Learning Center exploring mission, encouraging students to dream big, think critically, and set goals through enriching activities tailored to each grade level focused on Education, Empowerment, and Social Action.
• Work-Based Learning Paid employment program for youth ages 18-24 providing opportunities to gain professional experience while building transferable 21st-century employability skills, blending professional learning with real-world work experiences focused on career readiness.
• Co-Learning & Space Rental Shared space and incubation hub for learning and service-based organizations where collaboration, innovation, and community thrive. Includes rental of Learning Center rooms for meetings, trainings, and events, plus development workshops on Behavior Success, Restorative Practices, Foundations of Reading & Literacy, SEL, and Parent-Teacher Conferences.
• Ambassador Program Student Ambassadors Program empowering young changemakers ages 14-24 to lead in schools and communities by launching and running Listen to Our Future Chapters, designing and implementing projects that address real community issues each semester.
• Branded Merchandise (Apparel & Accessories) Online storefront selling branded merchandise including Unisex Heavy Cotton Tee ($20.00), Unisex Ultra Cotton Long Sleeve Tee ($20.98), Unisex Heavy Blend Crewneck Sweatshirt ($23.50), Unisex Heavy Blend Hooded Sweatshirt ($31.47), Baby Beanie ($22.13), and Cotton Canvas Tote Bag ($17.00).
• Letter Recognition Curriculum Letter recognition program teaching letter names and sounds in a structured way, with students exploring whole words to understand how each sound fits into everyday reading. Priced at $15.00.
• 21st-Century Employability Skills Guide Quick and easy guide implementing 21st-century employability skills with 5-25 minute lesson plans including videos, interactive activities, reflection questions, and goal setting opportunities. Priced at $18.00.
• Restorative Practices Toolkit Approachable and hands-on toolkit for implementing restorative practices with student templates for each grade level, incorporating proactive and reactive strategies. Priced at $12.00.
• Resource Cards Set Set of 5 research-backed management frameworks in lanyard card format with double-sided, ready-to-use reference cards for educators including Brain Break, Zones of Engagement, Precise Directions, Voice and Choice, and Nonviolent Communication cards. Priced at $15.00 for a set of 5 ($3.00 each individually).

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of students enrolled in summer tutoring maintained or improved reading skills without summer slide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered supportive and core.

• Indianapolis ColtssupportiveGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Community partner that helped create the Resource Library by donating supplies and materials. The Colts contributed to LTOF's community-powered initiative to support students with essential learning tools year-round.
• Indy Book ProjectsupportiveGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Donated books for the Resource Library, supporting LTOF's initiative to provide students with reading materials they can take home.
• Indianapolis Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Key educational partner collaborating on student support. LTOF provides tutoring and academic support services in alignment with IPS curriculum and standards.
• AYS InccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Afterschool program partner where LTOF offers tutoring twice weekly at 9 of AYS's locations. 96% of students in summer tutoring maintained or improved reading skills through this partnership.
• Empowered FamiliessupportiveGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Partner for Parent Engagement workshops to help families prepare for parent-teacher conferences and support student success.
• Organized MotivationsupportiveGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Partner for Parent Engagement workshops focusing on creating learning environments at home, advocating for children's education, and parental wellness strategies.
• Westminster Neighborhood ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Community partner organization collaborating with LTOF to deliver educational programs and support to youth in the community.
• Mary Rigg Neighborhood CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Community partner organization providing neighborhood-based support for LTOF's educational programs and youth services.
• John Boner Neighborhood CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Neighborhood center partner collaborating with LTOF on community educational initiatives and youth support services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• United Way of Central Indiana: Large regional social-services umbrella organization that funnels philanthropic dollars and coalitions to youth-education nonprofits like LTOF across Central Indiana.

Direct peers

• Starfish Initiative: Indianapolis-based college and leadership mentoring nonprofit serving low-income high school students; comparable youth-empowerment and workforce-readiness focus for Central Indiana youth.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana: Regional youth-mentoring nonprofit serving Indianapolis youth through school- and community-based mentoring; overlaps with LTOF's Education Mentorship and Ambassador Programs.
• Building Educated Leaders for Life (BELL): National nonprofit running summer and after-school tutoring/mentoring programs for underserved K-8 students; comparable outcomes-driven supplemental education nonprofit model.
• Reading Partners: National nonprofit providing one-on-one literacy tutoring to K-5 students using evidence-based methods; directly comparable to LTOF's Education Mentorship Tutoring program targeting IREAD/ILEARN preparation in Indianapolis.
• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit providing after-school programming for underserved youth; comparable youth services portfolio targeting similar low-income and multilingual student populations.
• 826 National: National youth writing and tutoring nonprofit combining academic support with creative empowerment; closely mirrors LTOF's youth-centered education + social action model serving ages 5-24.
• Boys & Girls Club of Indianapolis: Regional youth-services nonprofit offering after-school academic, mentorship, and enrichment programming to Indianapolis youth; directly competes for the same partners, students, and donor dollars.

Regional players

• Indianapolis Public Schools Foundation: Local education nonprofit aligned with Indianapolis Public Schools supporting student achievement and equity; competes for the same IPS partnership channels, donors, and outcome-based funding.

Emerging players

• BookNook: Tech-enabled small-group reading intervention platform used in after-school and district programs; addresses the same Science-of-Reading-aligned literacy gap as LTOF but via a virtual/digital delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Listentoourfutureindy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/listen-to-our-future-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/listentoourfutureindy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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