No Limits Theater Group, Inc.

What No Limits Theater Group, Inc. does

No Limits Theater Group, Inc. (DBA: No Limits for Deaf Children and Families) is a California-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) founded in 1996 by Dr. Michelle Christie that provides educational, therapeutic, and theater-based programs for deaf and hard-of-hearing children from birth to age 21, along with their families. The organization operates two physical Educational Centers — the original Culver City headquarters (opened 2002) and Oxnard (opened 2015) — and previously operated a Las Vegas center. Service delivery is hybrid: in-person after-school programs (individual auditory/speech/language therapy, literacy, academics, STEM, theater arts, audiology, hearing-aid loans, parent education), mobile Pop-Ups at libraries and community centers, a national theater program producing original plays for deaf-speaking children (including the touring production Silent NO MORE), a summer camp, Little Listeners early-intervention (ages 0-3), a Teen & Alumni Leadership and Mentoring Academy, and remote programming now reaching over 45 states and 5 continents.

Technology is intentionally lightweight: the proprietary asset is No Limits TV, a free web-streamed library of bite-sized video training modules with downloadable handouts for parents; the website is supported by accessiBe for accessibility and GiveEffect for donations. There are no disclosed APIs, SDKs, or AI components. The business model is a donations-and-charitable-contributions nonprofit funded by individuals, corporate sponsors (e.g., OneWest Bank financial-literacy partner), LA County Department of Arts and Culture grants, foundation awards (Starkey Hearing Foundation, Freedom's Foundation, Sertoma), and an annual gala. All programmatic services are provided at no cost to qualifying lower-income families, and the organization claims to be the only one in the world offering an after-school program that teaches deaf children from birth to 21 to speak and listen through national theater programs, family-centered educational centers, and pop-up sites. Key milestones include performances at the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall, the 2017 CNN Hero recognition of Dr. Christie, and a 30-year operating anniversary in 2026.

Name

No Limits Theater Group, Inc.

Legal name

No Limits for deaf children

Website

https://nolimitsfordeafchildren.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

No Limits Theater Group is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) founded in 1996 that delivers free educational, therapeutic, and theater-based programs for deaf and hard-of-hearing children from birth to age 21 and their families across centers in California, mobile pop-ups, and remote programming in 45+ states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Deaf Education and Therapeutic Services

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Musical Groups and Artists (711130)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Children’s & Youth Theatre (MPAGABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs–Inclusive Nursery & Playgroups (EDACACAJ), Music Therapy (Educational/Developmental Programs) (EDAMANAK), Early Childhood Music Education (Ages 0–7) (EDAMANAD)

Keywords

• Deaf education services
• Auditory verbal therapy
• Theater arts program
• Special needs education
• Nonprofit family services

Headquarters

HQ city

Culver City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, No Limits is funded primarily through donations from individuals, corporations, sponsors, and charitable foundations. All contributions are 100% tax-deductible.
2. Sponsorships: Corporate and individual sponsors support specific programs such as the Sponsor a Child program, which funds individual therapy, literacy, arts, and teen leadership for low-income deaf children.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

No Limits Theater Group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers educational, therapeutic, and theater-based programming for deaf and hard-of-hearing children from birth to age 21 and their families. Its core service line includes individual auditory, speech and language therapy, after-school educational centers, and a national theater program producing original plays, with all services provided at no cost to lower-income families.

Product overview

No Limits Theater Group is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs for deaf children (birth to 21 years) and their families. The core offering consists of Individual Therapy (auditory, speech and language sessions), Educational Centers in Los Angeles and Oxnard, and a National Theater Program producing original plays for deaf children. Key products include Silent NO MORE (a theatrical documentary adapted into books), Remote Learning (serving families in 45+ states and 5 continents), No Limits TV (video training modules), No Limits Pop-Ups (mobile programming), Summer Camp (literacy and theater), Teen & Alumni Program, and Parent Education. Supporting services include Literacy, Academics, Financial Literacy, Leadership & Mentoring Academy, Graduations, and a Hearing Center providing audiological services. The organization is the only one in the world offering an after-school program that teaches deaf children the skills to succeed through national theater programs, family-centered educational centers, and pop-up sites, all at no cost to lower-income families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Educational Centers (Los Angeles & Oxnard) Comprehensive after-school programs at the Culver City and Oxnard locations providing individual therapy, academic tutoring, literacy, STEM, arts enrichment, parent education, audiological services, and the Leadership and Mentoring Academy for deaf children from all economic backgrounds.
• Individual Therapy Biweekly individual auditory, speech and language therapy sessions helping deaf children attach meaning to sound, learn to read and write, and engage in music and performing arts to build confidence.
• National Theater Program Original plays specifically written for deaf children learning to speak and listen. Through theater workshops and professional stage productions, children gain skills and confidence to succeed in school, interact with peers, and express themselves.
• Silent NO MORE Theatrical documentary featuring monologues performed by individuals sharing inspiring, educational, and emotionally raw life stories about growing up with hearing loss. ASL and CART provided at all performances and the program has been adapted into a series of books.
• Remote Learning Program Remote programming providing academic, literacy classes, community building, Teen Club, Parent Class, mentoring, and individual therapy to deaf children and families in over 45 states and 5 continents, at no cost.
• Little Listeners Program helping families of children with hearing loss ages 0-3 learn techniques to develop crucial spoken language and auditory skills, led by an LSLS Certified Auditory-Verbal Educator with over twelve years of experience.
• Teen & Alumni Program Program for students with hearing loss ages 12 and up providing opportunities to make friends, meet mentors, receive college prep, and access Leadership and Mentoring to be college-ready.
• No Limits TV Comprehensive library of bite-sized video training modules for parents and families of deaf children. Content includes key language strategies, advocacy, literacy, and videos featuring inspiring deaf role models, with downloadable handouts.
• No Limits Pop-Ups Mobile programming at local libraries and community centers providing individual therapy, literacy, and academics to families who do not live near physical Center locations.
• Summer Camp One-of-a-kind summer literacy and theater program for deaf children ages 5-21 years.
• Hearing Center (Audiological Services) Audiological services including loaner hearing aids provided to children at no cost, offered as part of the Educational Center program.
• An Evening of Celebration with No Limits Gala Annual fundraising gala held by No Limits to celebrate the organization's mission, raise funds, and engage donors and community supporters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200,000 audience members have witnessed performances by No Limits children
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• OneWest BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOneWest Bank provides Personal Finance Empowered training mini-modules in English and Spanish to help No Limits children and families develop financial skills for their future. Their generosity has dramatically improved the lives of deaf children and families.
• Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors / Department of Arts and CulturecoreOthersNo Limits is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture, providing funding to support programs and services.
• Starkey Hearing FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNo Limits received the Hearing Angel Humanitarian Award at Starkey Hearing Foundation's So the World May Hear Awards Gala alongside President George W. Bush, with President Bill Clinton in attendance. This prestigious recognition highlights No Limits' impact in the deaf community.
• Majestic Manor GoldensminorOthersGenerously provided Zoey, a social emotional companion dog, to No Limits. Zoey helps deaf and hard of hearing children feel safe and supported, building confidence and improving speech through joyful interactions.
• Michelle Hu / Mamahu HearsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMichelle Hu, a pediatric audiologist, created the online program 'My Child Has Hearing Loss, Now What?' to support parents on their DHH journey. No Limits shares this resource with families through Parent Resources.
• Cal Lutheran (California Lutheran University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Sofia Ramirez serves as an Adjunct Professor with Cal Lutheran, preparing future D/HH teachers for excellence in the field. Dr. Maura Martindale is an Associate Professor at Cal Lutheran and founder of their Master's Degree in Education of the Deaf program.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/nolimitsspeaks
• Facebookfacebook.com/NoLimitsforDeafChildren
• Instagraminstagram.com/nolimitsspeaks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/no-limits-for-deaf-children

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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