HopeKids

What HopeKids does

HopeKids is a Scottsdale-headquartered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization (EIN 86-1042378), founded in 2006, that provides free ongoing events, peer-support gatherings, and virtual programming to families with children aged 0-18 who have been diagnosed with cancer or other life-threatening medical conditions (including specified heart defects, cystic fibrosis, organ transplants, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, sickle cell disease, and other progressive or malignant conditions verified by a treating physician). As of 2024, the organization reported serving more than 6,300 families and over 30,000 beneficiaries (children, parents, and siblings) annually and delivering more than 2,900 events across eight U.S. regional chapters spanning Arizona, Central Florida, Colorado, Kansas City, Middle Tennessee, Minnesota, North Carolina, and North Texas. All programs are provided at no cost; families apply through an online portal (community.hopekids.org) with physician verification of the qualifying diagnosis.

Name

HopeKids

Legal name

HopeKids, Inc.

Website

https://hopekids.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HopeKids is a Scottsdale-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free ongoing events, peer-support gatherings, and virtual programming to families with children aged 0-18 diagnosed with cancer or life-threatening conditions. It operates eight U.S. chapters, funded through individual donations and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Support Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Rare Disease & Special Needs Support Organizations (BPAGACAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Pediatric support services
• Family support programs
• Nonprofit community events
• Child life-threatening illness
• Charitable family programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Scottsdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual donors supporting families with children who have life-threatening medical conditions. The Hope365 monthly giving program provides ongoing support.
2. Stock and Securities Donations: Donors can contribute stocks and securities directly to HopeKids, processed through Merrill Lynch brokerage.
3. Monthly Recurring Giving (Hope365): Monthly giving program where donors contribute on a recurring basis to support ongoing events for families.
4. Legacy/Bequest Giving: Planned giving through wills, IRAs, life insurance designations, and retained life estates for long-term organizational sustainability.
5. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners and sponsors support specific events and programs, including virtual partners, chapter partners, and national event sponsors.
6. Facebook Fundraisers: Peer-to-peer fundraising through Facebook platform, allowing supporters to create personal fundraising campaigns.
7. Coin Drives: School-based fundraising programs where coin drive coordinators organize collection efforts to support HopeDay and HopeCommunity programs.
8. Donor-Advised Fund Gifts: Donors can recommend gifts to HopeKids through their donor-advised funds using provided EIN and address information.
9. Employer Matching Programs: Donations matched by employers through corporate matching gift programs to double individual contributions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HopeKids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free, ongoing events, activities, and peer-support community programs for families who have a child aged 0-18 diagnosed with cancer or a life-threatening medical condition. Programs include in-person HopeDay events, intimate HopeCommunity gatherings, and a Virtual Program, delivered across eight U.S. regional chapters. The organization is funded entirely through charitable donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events.

Product overview

HopeKids operates as a nonprofit support organization offering a unified portfolio of programs for families with children facing life-threatening medical conditions. The core service combines three interconnected program streams: the HopeDay Program (in-person events), HopeCommunity Program (peer support gatherings), and Virtual Program (online activities), all provided free to families. Supporting offerings include the HopeNotes Magazine and HopeMinute Subscription newsletters, the Family Portal login platform for account management, and fundraising programs including Hope365 monthly giving, Coin Drives, Stock Donations, Legacy Giving, and Facebook Fundraisers. Signature events include the Week of Hope annual retreat, Saddle Up for Hope gala, and Relentless Minnesota powerlifting fundraiser. The Family Membership Application enables enrollment into the program. All services are provided at no cost to families and funded through charitable donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HopeDay Program Weekly in-person events for registered families including sporting events, theater shows, concerts, museum visits, and other activities designed to give children with life-threatening conditions something to look forward to. Provided free of charge to HopeKids families.
• HopeCommunity Program Intimate peer-support gatherings that connect families facing similar diagnoses or living in proximity, building a strong support network during challenging medical journeys.
• Virtual Program Online programming including virtual book clubs and cooking classes for isolated families who may be hospitalized or unable to attend in-person events, expanding community reach beyond chapter boundaries.
• Week of Hope An all-expenses-paid annual retreat held at Flathead Lake Lodge in Montana for HopeKids families, featuring horseback riding, sailing, adaptive water sports, and Western hospitality activities.
• Saddle Up for Hope Gala Annual western-themed gala at Flathead Lake Lodge benefiting the Week of Hope program, featuring a steak fry dinner, barn dance, silent auction, and horseback or fire truck rides.
• Relentless Minnesota Annual UPA-sanctioned powerlifting meet that fundraises for HopeKids, with 100% of proceeds supporting HopeDay and HopeCommunity programs.
• Hope365 Monthly Giving Monthly recurring donation program allowing supporters to set up ongoing contributions to provide sustained funding for HopeKids events and programs.
• Stock Donations Giving option allowing supporters to electronically transfer stocks and securities to HopeKids through a designated Merrill Lynch brokerage account.
• Coin Drive Program School-based fundraising initiative where coordinators organize coin collections to support HopeDay, HopeCommunity, and Virtual programs, with downloadable resources for schools.
• Family Membership Application Online enrollment service for families with children aged 0-18 with cancer or life-threatening medical conditions to register and gain access to HopeKids programs, requiring physician verification of qualifying conditions.
• Facebook Fundraisers Fundraising tool enabling supporters to create and host personal fundraising campaigns on Facebook to benefit HopeKids.
• Family Portal Secure online platform where registered HopeKids families can login to manage their accounts, view event calendars, and manage their participation in programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Each event is free to families with no cost to join or participate
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

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

• Flathead Lake LodgeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlathead Lake Lodge in Bigfork, Montana is the exclusive venue for the Week of Hope annual retreat. The lodge provides all-expenses-paid Western hospitality experiences including horseback riding, sailing, adaptive water sports, clay shooting, mountain biking, hiking, and fishing for HopeKids families.
• Pediatric Home ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner providing support for HopeKids programs and events.
• Tradition SquarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting HopeKids initiatives.
• Colten Cowell FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner foundation supporting HopeKids families.
• Jarvis PerformanceflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost of Relentless Minnesota powerlifting event, a UPA-sanctioned meet that raises 100% of funds for HopeKids HopeDay and HopeCommunity programs.
• Unleashed BrandsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner providing support for HopeKids programs.
• UPA (United Powerlifting Association)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSanctioning body for Relentless Minnesota powerlifting meet, an annual fundraiser benefiting HopeKids.
• X-treme ApparelflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of Saddle Up for Hope gala, a western-themed fundraiser benefiting Week of Hope.
• Blue Jasper CapitalflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of Saddle Up for Hope gala, supporting Week of Hope fundraising efforts.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/HopeKidsInc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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