Brookline Teen Center, Inc.

What Brookline Teen Center, Inc. does

Brookline Teen Center, Inc. (BTC) is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit community center founded in 2013 and headquartered at 40 Aspinwall Ave, Brookline, Massachusetts. The organization's stated mission is to provide a safe space for teen discovery, creative expression, and social change. BTC operates as an integrated hub rather than a discrete product platform, bundling drop-in after-school programming for middle schoolers (grades 6-8, open 2:45-7 PM weekdays) and high schoolers (grades 9-12, open 3-7 PM weekdays), a 4th & 5th grade program with flexible drop-in hours, and the Little Learners Lab afternoon enrichment program for preschoolers operated in partnership with Trust Early Learners.

The center's facility footprint includes a basketball court, game room, cafe, yoga studio, conference room, two-lane bowling alley, maker spaces, and BTC Records, a professional-grade music recording and rehearsal studio offering instrument lessons, beat-making classes, and jam sessions. The technology layer is operational rather than AI-native: enrollment, scheduling, and payments run through the Wellness Living platform, donations are processed via Givelively, field-trip and trip-donation payments use Stripe, and event registration uses SignUpGenius and Eventbrite.

BTC's business model combines four revenue streams. Membership subscriptions range from $432/yr (high school unlimited) to $800/yr (middle school unlimited), with monthly and 5-visit pass alternatives, plus $44/day for Little Learners Lab. Facility rentals price the gymnasium at $350 for the first two hours plus $100/hour thereafter, the yoga studio at $125/hour, and the full private-party package (main level, bowling, gym) at $5,500 for up to 150 guests. YouthScapers provides transactional revenue through Tech Support at $25/hour and a Deluxe Car Wash & Detailing package at $150, performed by trained teen staff. The largest revenue pillar is donations and fundraising, including individual giving, a Foundation Builders Circle monthly program, an annual gala (2026 'FUNding the Future'), and a tiered sponsor pyramid anchored by Diamond supporters (Brookline Community Foundation, Chestnut Hill Realty, Foundation To Be Named Later, Team Brookline, and The Cummings Foundation) down through Gold, Silver, Bronze, and in-kind tiers. BTC explicitly states it is not part of the town budget and has no endowment, so every dollar raised has an immediate impact on operations. Distribution relies on school partnerships (shuttle services from Runkle, Baker, and Hayes; walking groups from FRR, Driscoll, and Lincoln), self-serve online enrollment, and organic community/social media channels; secondary programs include the Warrior Cares Fund for basic-needs assistance and Beyond The Classroom college-exploration trips to Philadelphia, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Atlanta, and Washington, D.C.

Name

Brookline Teen Center, Inc.

Legal name

The Brookline Teen Center Inc.

Website

https://brooklineteencenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brookline Teen Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2013 that provides after-school programming, a professional music studio, youth employment services, and college trips to nearly 1,000 teens and families in Brookline, Massachusetts, funded by memberships, facility rentals, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brookline

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual and monthly membership fees for high school and middle school programs. High school: $432/year unlimited, $45/month auto-pay, or $25 for 5-visit pass. Middle school: $800/year, $75/month auto-pay, or $50 for 5-visit pass. Little Learners Lab: $44/day for preschool program.
2. Facility Rentals: The BTC rents out its space including gymnasium ($350 first 2 hours, $100/hour thereafter), yoga studio ($125/hour), recording studio (custom pricing), and full private party packages ($5,500 for exclusive use of main level including game area, cafe, gym, and bowling alley for up to 150 people).
3. YouthScapers Services: Revenue-generating teen employment services including Youthscapers Tech Support ($25/hour) and BTC Deluxe Car Wash & Detailing ($150 per service). Provides hands-on work experience while generating income.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Privately-funded nonprofit relying on individual donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and annual gala events. Monthly giving program (Foundation Builders Circle). The BTC is not part of the town budget and has no endowment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Brookline Teen Center operates a community-based teen center providing after-school drop-in programming for middle and high school students, a professional-grade music recording studio (BTC Records), youth employment services through YouthScapers, college exploration trips, a basic-needs assistance fund (Warrior Cares), and a preschool enrichment program (Little Learners Lab). The center also rents its gymnasium, studios, and main floor for private events and earns revenue through youth-run services including tech support and car detailing.

Product overview

Brookline Teen Center (BTC) is a nonprofit community center serving as a unified hub for teen programming, founded in 2013. Rather than a modular platform, BTC operates as an integrated center offering multiple complementary programs including BTC Records (professional music studio with recording and lessons), YouthScapers (youth employment in landscaping and tech support), Little Learners Lab (early childhood enrichment), and core drop-in programming for middle and high schoolers. Additional offerings include college exploration trips, the Warrior Cares Fund for financial assistance, space rentals, and teen employment opportunities. The center provides facilities including a basketball court, game room, music studio, and cafe, all supported through membership management via Wellness Living and donations through Givelively.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BTC Records: A professional-grade music studio program offering recording, rehearsal, instrument lessons, beat making, and performance opportunities for young musicians.
• YouthScapers
• Warrior Cares Fund
• Little Learners Lab

Products and services

• High School Program Drop-in after-school programming for high school students (grades 9-12) open Monday-Friday 3-7 PM during the school year, providing a safe, supervised space with basketball court, game room, professional music studio access, academic support, daily dinner service, and special events.
• Middle School Program After-school programming for 6th-8th graders open Monday-Friday 2:45-7 PM during the school year, with shuttle services from Runkle, Baker, and Hayes schools; walking groups from FRR, Driscoll, and Lincoln schools; sports, music, art, and community activities.
• BTC Records Professional-grade music recording studio offering recording, rehearsal, and music education programs for young musicians, including instrument lessons (piano, guitar, drums, singing), beat making classes, and jam sessions.
• YouthScapers Youth employment initiative where trained BTC teens offer tech support ($25/hour) and BTC Deluxe Car Wash & Detailing ($150 per service), providing hands-on work experience while generating income.
• Little Learners Lab Afternoon enrichment program for preschool-aged children offered in partnership with Trust Early Learners, providing playful learning experiences guided by teen mentors and BTC staff from 3-6 PM, with flexible 2-5 day per week options at $44/day.
• Beyond The Classroom Trips College exploration and cultural exposure trips to cities including Philadelphia, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Atlanta, and Washington D.C., providing teens with opportunities to discover higher education institutions and real-world learning experiences.
• Warrior Cares Fund Needs-based assistance fund working with school social workers to provide school supplies, clothing, birthday and holiday gifts, and school event assistance to teens in need, with 100% of funds going directly to teen needs.
• Space Rentals Facility rental of BTC's gymnasium ($350 first 2 hours, $100/hour thereafter), yoga studio ($125/hour), recording studio (custom pricing), and full private party packages ($5,500 for exclusive use of main level for up to 150 people) for bar/bat mitzvahs, birthday parties, receptions, and corporate events.
• Teen Job Opportunities Part-time employment opportunities for teens including Teen Program Staff, YouthScapers crew, and Little Learners Lab teen workers, as well as job placement facilitation with Viking Sports, The Country Club, Goldfish Swim School, Brookline Proven, and Brookline Recreation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 1,000 young people served in the current year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Trust Early LearnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Little Learners Lab program - an afternoon enrichment experience for preschool children. Open to families enrolled at Trust Early Learners school. Children join BTC 3-6 PM for playful learning guided by teens and staff.
• Viking SportsminorOthersPartner for teen job opportunities. BTC connects teens with employment at Viking Sports camps.
• The Country ClubminorOthersPartner for teen employment opportunities. BTC facilitates job placement for teens at The Country Club.
• Goldfish Swim SchoolminorOthersPartner for teen employment opportunities. BTC connects teens with job openings at Goldfish Swim School Brookline.
• Brookline ProvenminorOthersPartner for teen employment opportunities. BTC connects teens with employment at Brookline Proven.
• Brookline RecreationalminorOthersPartner for teen employment. BTC supports teens in applying for positions with Brookline Recreation department.
• Off the Vine CateringminorOthersPreferred catering vendor for BTC venue rentals. Frequently partners with BTC and renters for events.
• Miss JeaniesminorOthersPreferred catering vendor for BTC venue rentals.
• S.H. EventsminorOthersPreferred party planner for BTC venue rentals. Recommended event professionals for renters.
• One 28 Strategic EventsminorOthersPreferred party planner for BTC venue rentals.
• Elfys SelfiesminorOthersPreferred photo booth vendor for BTC events and venue rentals.
• Siagel ProductionsminorOthersPreferred DJ vendor for BTC events and venue rentals.
• Liesl Clark PhotographyminorOthersPreferred photographer for BTC events and venue rentals.
• Brookline Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBTC works closely with school social workers to identify teens in need. School counselors coordinate Warrior Cares Fund referrals. Shuttle services from schools. Walking groups from various schools.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Police Athletic League (PAL): National network of youth centers offering athletics, mentoring, and after-school programs, often free or low-cost. Closely aligned with BTC's safe-space mission and emphasis on at-risk youth engagement.
• YMCA of Greater Boston: Regional YMCA operator offering after-school care, teen programming, sports facilities, and youth development programs across the Boston area. Closely matches BTC's blend of membership-based access, athletics, and youth-focused programming.
• Boys & Girls Club of America: National federation of youth community clubs offering after-school programming, athletics, arts, and teen services. Directly comparable to BTC's mission of providing a safe, programming-rich hub for teens, though at significantly larger scale.
• St. Stephen's Youth Programs: Boston nonprofit serving youth and teens through after-school programming, case management, and college access. Particularly relevant given BTC's Executive Director previously led programs there; both serve Greater Boston teens with similar wraparound offerings.
• Aspiring Youth Center (East Boston): East Boston community teen center offering similar after-school programming and youth employment pathways. Comparable model to BTC's Brookline operation; BTC's YouthScaper Manager previously led this program.

Emerging players

• City Year: Boston-rooted youth development nonprofit serving students in schools. Overlaps with BTC in the youth-development and mentoring space, though its delivery model is AmeriCorps-based school service rather than a community drop-in center.
• Boston Afterschool & Beyond: Boston-area intermediary supporting after-school and out-of-school-time programming through funding, quality standards, and research. Comparable ecosystem role, though not a direct operator competing for teen members.

Regional players

• Cambridge Community Center (Mass.): Nearby Greater Boston community center offering youth and family programming, athletics, and community services. Comparable model but in adjacent Cambridge rather than Brookline.
• South Shore Stars: Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing before- and after-school programs and youth development for K–12. Comparable mission and revenue model (tuition plus public funding) though serving a different geographic area south of Boston.

Broad incumbents

• 21st Century Community Learning Centers: Federally funded program supporting community-based after-school and summer learning for K–12 students. Operates at much larger scale but serves the same after-school, drop-in, and enrichment niche as BTC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BrooklineTeenCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brooklineteencenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/brooklineteencenter/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles26 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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