FODAC

What FODAC does

FODAC (Friends of Disabled Adults and Children) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1986 in Tucker, Georgia, that refurbishes and redistributes donated home medical equipment (HME) to uninsured and underinsured adults and children with disabilities. The organization's core technical capability is the in-house refurbishment and sanitization of donated wheelchairs, standers, strollers, gait trainers, hospital beds, and related mobility devices to factory-grade condition before redistribution, complemented by a low-cost repair service that operates regardless of where the equipment was originally purchased. Beyond core HME, FODAC supplies adaptive vehicles and vehicle lifts at below-market prices, operates a computer refurbishment program as a Microsoft Certified Refurbisher, and runs disaster-relief HME logistics in partnership with FEMA, GEMA, and the National VOAD.

FODAC's revenue model is a hybrid of nonprofit funding streams: individual and corporate monetary donations, equipment and vehicle donations, fundraising events (Run Walk 'n' Roll, Golf Classic, Breakfast with Santa), a community thrift store whose 100% of proceeds support the mission, and the CreditAble alternative financing program that offers 2.5%-5.5% interest loans for assistive technology. Equipment is provided primarily free of charge to clients, subject to a one-time $25 registration fee, with limited delivery available within Metro Atlanta for a fee. The credit pricing model is fundamentally a donor-subsidized model: a disclosed $2.7 million annual budget translates into over $15 million of distributed equipment value annually, a leverage ratio of approximately 5.5x enabled by 15,000+ volunteer hours and a 64,800 sq ft processing facility.

The organization operates a hub-and-spoke distribution model with three Georgia facilities (Tucker as 64,800 sq ft headquarters, Savannah opened July 1, 2024, and Griffin) supported by a 15+ partner network of Centers for Independent Living, Area Agencies on Aging, and Rotary Clubs statewide. Its customer base spans two primary segments: (1) end beneficiaries (pediatric and adult individuals with disabilities, particularly those uninsured or underinsured for mobility equipment) and (2) institutional clients including healthcare systems (Grady, Northside, Emory, Piedmont) and emergency response agencies. Customer acquisition is referral-driven through healthcare providers, disability services agencies, and community partners, with brand credibility reinforced by Charity Navigator's 4-star rating and the Candid (GuideStar) Platinum Seal.

Name

FODAC

Legal name

Friends of Disabled Adults and Children

Website

https://fodac.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FODAC is a Georgia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that refurbishes and redistributes donated home medical equipment and mobility devices to uninsured and underinsured adults and children with disabilities. It operates three locations, a 15+ partner access network, a thrift store, and the CreditAble alternative financing program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Services

NAICS

Home Health Equipment Rental (532283)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSABAKAA

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Sales & Rentals

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Medical Equipment & Home Mobility Support Services

SECONDARYHSABAKAJ

Equipment Installation, Maintenance, Repair & Sanitization Services

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Medical Equipment & Home Mobility Support Services

SECONDARYCRAOAHAF

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) & Home Health Distribution

Consumer Products & Retail/Wholesale, Distribution & Category Management/Health, OTC & Pharmacy Wholesale Distribution

Keywords

• Home medical equipment
• Disability services
• Assistive technology
• Medical equipment refurbishment
• Mobility equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucker

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations: FODAC receives financial donations, medical equipment donations, vehicle donations, and thrift store item donations. The organization provides over $15 million worth of equipment annually from donated items.
2. Thrift Store Sales: Community Thrift Store sells donated furniture, housewares, clothing and other items. 100% of proceeds support FODAC's mission to increase mobility and self-sufficiency for people with disabilities.
3. CreditAble Loan Program: Georgia's Alternative Financing Program provides low-interest loans (2.5%-5.5%) for assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and vehicle modifications. Interest rates depend on loan length; average loans range from $250 to $10,000.
4. Event Fundraising: Annual events including Run Walk 'n' Roll, Golf Classic, and Breakfast with Santa raise funds for the home medical equipment program.
5. Vehicle Sales: Adaptive vehicles are sold below market value to support the mission. Acceptable payment is cash or cashier's check only.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FODAC collects, refurbishes, sanitizes, and distributes donated home medical equipment (HME) — including manual and power wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, gait trainers, standers, and other assistive devices — to adults and children with disabilities at little or no cost. The organization supplements equipment distribution with low-cost repair services, below-market adaptive vehicle sales, the CreditAble alternative financing program, Microsoft-certified computer refurbishment, and disaster relief HME deployment across Georgia and beyond.

Product overview

FODAC (Friends of Disabled Adults and Children) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering a portfolio of interrelated services focused on mobility and independence for people with disabilities. The core program is the Home Medical Equipment (HME) Program, which distributes refurbished wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, and other mobility equipment. This connects to Equipment Repair Services for maintenance, Adaptive Vehicles & Vehicle Lifts for transportation accessibility, and the CreditAble Alternative Financing Program for funding assistance. Additional services include Assistive Technology & Computers (including Microsoft-certified refurbished computers), Disaster Relief response, and a Community Thrift Store that generates operational funding. FODAC operates three physical locations in Georgia (Tucker headquarters, Savannah, and Griffin) and maintains a statewide network of access partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CreditAble: Georgia's Alternative Financing Program designed to provide individuals with disabilities and their families opportunity to access funds at favorable terms for assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and associated services.

Products and services

• Home Medical Equipment (HME) Program Provides refurbished wheelchairs (manual and power), standers, strollers, corner chairs, gait trainers, shower supports, canes, walkers, Hoyer lifts, hospital beds, and other assistive technology to adults and children with disabilities at low or no cost, on a first-come, first-served basis with a $25 one-time registration fee.
• Adaptive Vehicles & Vehicle Lifts

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $15 million in equipment provided annually per dollar received
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Northeast Georgia Area Agency on AgingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStatewide Access Partner located at 2375 Lexington Road, Athens, GA 30605. Takes requests for equipment when clients cannot travel to Tucker headquarters. Provides HME distribution services.
• Walton Options (Center for Independent Living)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStatewide Access Partner in Augusta at 948 Walton Way. Serves as customer drop-off site and HME distribution point.
• Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with GVRA for local equipment donation and access operations in Griffin area. Collects and refurbishes items for redistribution.
• Goodwill Southeast GeorgiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShared warehouse space in Savannah. All Goodwill coastal stores collect and send medical items to FODAC for refurbishment and redistribution.
• Rotary Clubs of District 6900coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-standing partnership with Rotary Clubs in Atlanta area. President/CEO Chris Brand has been a Rotarian since 2006. Rotary supports equipment drives, disaster relief, and provides volunteers.
• Tools for Life (TFL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorgia's Assistive Technology Act Program. FODAC is a Tools for Life Network partner providing AT demonstrations, access to lending libraries, and AT training.
• Georgia and National VOAD (Volunteer Agencies Active in Disasters)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Georgia and National VOAD. Provides critical HME during disasters when local resources cannot assist. Works with FEMA as boots on the ground to manage HME donations.
• Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState emergency management partner. During COVID-19, FODAC served as warehouse distribution site for PPE supplies and was designated an essential service.
• Microsoft (Certified Refurbisher)coreTechnology or IntegrationFODAC is a certified Microsoft refurbished computer provider, offering computers to people with disabilities and low income at very low prices.
• WSB-TV (Retired Chief Meteorologist Glenn Burns)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRetired WSB Chief Meteorologist Glenn Burns serves as celebrity host for Breakfast with Santa event, providing media visibility and community engagement.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Direct peers

• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability services including assistive technology, mobility equipment, and rehabilitation services. Directly comparable to FODAC's mission of serving adults and children with disabilities through community-based programs.
• Project CURE: International nonprofit that collects and refurbishes donated medical equipment for redistribution to underserved communities worldwide. Comparable to FODAC's core refurbishment-and-redistribution model for medical equipment.
• ALS Association: National nonprofit providing assistive equipment, mobility aids, and care services to people with ALS. Comparable to FODAC's focus on providing specialized medical equipment to individuals with progressive disabilities.
• Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA): National nonprofit that provides medical equipment, assistive technology, and support services to individuals with neuromuscular diseases. Comparable to FODAC in providing DME to people with disabilities at low or no cost.
• MedShare International: Nonprofit that collects, sorts, and refurbishes surplus medical supplies and equipment for redistribution to healthcare facilities. Comparable core model of taking in donated/refurbished items and distributing them to those in need.
• Direct Relief: Humanitarian aid nonprofit that distributes medical supplies and equipment to vulnerable populations, including disaster relief. Comparable to FODAC's disaster relief operations and emergency HME distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill Industries International: National nonprofit operating thrift retail stores and job-training programs for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Highly comparable to FODAC's thrift-store-funds-mission model and shared warehouse partnership with Goodwill Southeast Georgia in Savannah.
• National Seating & Mobility (NSM): National commercial provider of custom mobility equipment, complex rehab, and home medical equipment. Comparable product offering to FODAC's HME program but serves a different paying customer base.
• Numotion: Large national commercial provider of wheelchairs, mobility equipment, and assistive technology. Comparable product category (complex rehab and mobility equipment) but operates as a for-profit serving insured patients versus FODAC's nonprofit safety-net model.

Emerging players

• Hope Haven International: Faith-based nonprofit providing mobility devices (including 3D-printed prosthetics and wheelchairs) to underserved populations domestically and internationally. Comparable mission and refurbished-device distribution model to FODAC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FodacThriftStore
• Instagraminstagram.com/fodacthriftstore
• Xx.com/fodacorg

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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