What National Menopause Foundation does

The National Menopause Foundation (NMF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in March 2019 by Claire Gill and headquartered at 5680 King Centre Drive, Suite 600, Alexandria, Virginia. It describes itself as the first and only national nonprofit dedicated solely to educating and advocating for women at menopause, with a stated mission to be the trusted and relatable resource raising awareness and understanding of menopause through education, activism, and community building. The organization serves three primary constituencies: women experiencing perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause; employers seeking to evaluate and improve workplace support for affected employees; and policymakers and healthcare providers engaged in midlife women's health research and advocacy.

NMF's program portfolio is content- and community-led rather than technology-led. Core offerings include The Positive Pause® Podcast (43+ episodes hosted by Claire Gill), The Hot Flash Newsletter, the free Menopause Workplace Benchmark Tool (a 200-point self-evaluation instrument covering policy, environment, benefits, culture, and accountability), the NMF Menopause Symptom Checklist (available in English and Spanish), Menopause MicroCourses, the Menopause Mandate Advice Line (free 15-minute video consultations in English, Spanish, and ASL), and a peer-to-peer Perimenopause and Menopause Support Community built in partnership with Inspire. The Women's Midlife Health Policy Institute (WMHPI), launched in Fall 2023, hosts the annual Women's Midlife Health Summit and the monthly Policy Pulse newsletter, and is sponsored by Astellas and Bayer.

The business model is a classic nonprofit contribution model: tax-deductible individual donations (with $50+ conferring membership benefits), corporate sponsorships via the WMHPI and the Corporate Advisory Council, and foundation grants such as the multi-year $1.5M OLLY "Do What Serves You" campaign commitment split across four nonprofit partners. All core resources are provided free of charge. The foundation operates without disclosed headcount, revenue figures, or private capital; Claire Gill serves as Founder and President, with governance provided by a Board of Directors that was expanded in April 2026. NMF maintains a Medical Advisory Committee to review educational content and holds three registered trademarks.

Name

National Menopause Foundation

Legal name

National Menopause Foundation

Website

https://nationalmenopausefoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The National Menopause Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2019 that educates and advocates for women at menopause through medically-reviewed content, a peer-to-peer community, an employer benchmarking tool, an advice line, and the Women's Midlife Health Policy Institute, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Health Nonprofit Education and Advocacy

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Menopause & Midlife Women’s Health (HLAKAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Women's Health & Life-Stage Wellness Education (Fertility, Pregnancy, Menopause) (EDAAAHAI)

Keywords

• Women's health education
• Menopause resources
• Nonprofit health advocacy
• Midlife women's health
• Peer support community

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The foundation accepts tax-deductible donations from individuals. Donations of $50 or more confer membership status with benefits including access to members-only online events, branded premium gifts, special discounts, and donor recognition in the Annual Report.
2. Corporate Membership and Sponsorship: The foundation offers a Corporate Advisory Council and sponsorship opportunities for businesses interested in partnering with the National Menopause Foundation. Sponsors of the Women's Midlife Health Policy Institute (WMHPI) include Astellas and Bayer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The National Menopause Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that educates and advocates for women at perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause through free medically-reviewed educational resources, a peer-to-peer online support community, workplace benchmarking tools, and policy advocacy via the Women's Midlife Health Policy Institute (WMHPI). Core offerings include The Positive Pause Podcast, the Menopause Workplace Benchmark Tool, the NMF Menopause Symptom Checklist, Menopause MicroCourses, the Menopause Mandate Advice Line, The Hot Flash Newsletter, and the annual Women's Midlife Health Summit.

Product overview

The National Menopause Foundation offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational resources, community programs, and policy initiatives focused on women's health at midlife. The core offerings include The Positive Pause® Podcast (episodes 1-43+), the Menopause Workplace Benchmark Tool (free 200-point employer evaluation tool), the NMF Menopause Symptom Checklist (free downloadable resource in English/Spanish), the Perimenopause and Menopause Support Community (powered by Inspire), The Hot Flash Newsletter, Menopause MicroCourses, the Menopause Mandate Advice Line (free video consultations), and the Women's Midlife Health Policy Institute (WMHPI). The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit EIN# 82-3773599.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Positive Pause® Podcast: The National Menopause Foundation's motivational-minded podcast covering topics about menopause journey and women's health, hosted by Claire Gill
• NMF Menopause Symptom Checklist
• Menopause Workplace Benchmark Tool

Products and services

• The Positive Pause® Podcast A motivational-minded podcast covering topics women want to know about as they journey to and through menopause, including symptoms and healthy aging, hosted by Claire Gill with expert guests. Distributed via Buzzsprout and the foundation website; available free.
• Menopause Workplace Benchmark Tool A free 200-point self-evaluation tool for employers to assess and improve support for employees experiencing menopause across five areas: policy, workplace environment, health benefits, culture, and accountability.
• NMF Menopause Symptom Checklist A free downloadable checklist of menopause symptoms for women to track and discuss with healthcare providers, available in English and Spanish.
• Perimenopause and Menopause Support Community A free online peer-to-peer support community built in partnership with Inspire, allowing women to connect and engage to share experiences, concerns, information, and inspiration about menopause.
• The Hot Flash Newsletter

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 47% of women report menopause symptoms disrupt their work, with 13% having quit their jobs and 15% considering quitting
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• OLLYcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2026OLLY, a San Francisco-based wellness supplement brand, partnered with NMF as one of four nonprofit partners in the 'Do What Serves You' campaign for Mental Health Awareness Month. The campaign aims to encourage women to prioritize mental and physical health. OLLY committed $1.5 million in grants over three years to nonprofit partners including NMF, SeekHer Foundation, Girl Up, and Postpartum Support International.
• InspirecoreTechnology or IntegrationNMF partnered with Inspire to create a safe and secure online peer-to-peer support community called the Perimenopause and Menopause Community (formerly The Menopause Metamorphosis). This platform allows women to connect and engage with one another to share experiences, concerns, information and inspiration about menopause.
• Bank of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNMF partnered with Bank of America on workplace menopause resources. Bank of America's June 2023 report 'Break Through the Stigma: Menopause in the Workplace' reveals that 51% of women report menopause has negatively impacted their work life, yet only 14% believe employers recognize the need for menopause-specific benefits. Bank of America published a menopause checklist developed in partnership with NMF to help women navigate their menopause journey.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Carrot Fertility: Employer-sponsored fertility and family-building benefits platform that has expanded into perimenopause/menopause coverage; comparable as an incumbent employer-benefits partner competing for the same workplace menopause budget as NMF's Benchmark Tool sponsors.
• Maven Clinic: Large digital women's and family health platform with expanding menopause and midlife care vertical; comparable in serving women across life stages and engaging employers, though far broader in scope than NMF's menopause-only focus.

Emerging players

• Midi Health: Telehealth clinic specializing in perimenopause and menopause care, providing virtual visits, hormone therapy, and employer partnerships; comparable to NMF in midlife women's health focus but for-profit with insurance-covered clinical services.
• Gennev: Women's midlife health platform offering telehealth, coaching, and products for women in perimenopause and menopause; directly comparable in audience and service mix, though operates as a commercial business rather than a nonprofit.
• Peppy Health: Employer-sponsored digital health platform delivering menopause (and other life-stage) support as a workplace benefit; directly comparable to NMF's workplace-focused strategy and Bank of America partnership model.
• Evernow: Telehealth and care platform focused on menopause and perimenopause, offering clinician consultations and prescription treatments; comparable as a direct competitor for women seeking menopause support and employer-sponsored benefits.
• Elektra Health: Digital menopause care platform offering telemedicine, coaching, and education to women in midlife; comparable to NMF in audience and education focus but operates as a venture-backed for-profit with clinical care delivery.

Direct peers

• Red Hot Mamas: Long-standing North American menopause education and support program providing community-based education, hospital partnerships, and consumer-facing resources — directly comparable as a peer nonprofit delivering menopause education and community programming.
• Let's Talk Menopause: Nonprofit coalition focused on destigmatizing menopause through education, awareness campaigns, and stakeholder convenings; highly comparable as a peer advocacy nonprofit operating in the same cultural-shifting lane as NMF.
• The Menopause Society: The leading scientific/professional nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting women's health at midlife and beyond; directly comparable to NMF as a mission-driven, education-and-advocacy focused nonprofit in the menopause space, though more clinician-facing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@NationalMenopauseFoundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/nationalmenopausefoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-menopause-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/nationalmenopausefoundation

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