Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona

What Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona does

The Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona — operating publicly as the Arizona Diaper Bank — is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization (EIN 43-1990345) that distributes diapers, period products, and adult incontinence supplies to vulnerable Arizona populations free of charge. Founded in 1994 in Tucson as the nation's first diaper bank, the organization historically emerged from Resolve Inc.'s holiday diaper collection and became an independent entity under the Carondelet Foundation in 2000; in May 2022 it merged with the Diaper Bank of Central Arizona to become a single statewide organization. It runs five core programs — child diaper distribution, adult incontinence supply, period supply, cloth diaper kits, and potty training support — through a decentralized model that combines direct walk-in distribution (Tucson and Phoenix) with a network of 55+ vetted 501(c)(3) partner agencies and 85+ product drop-off locations across Arizona. In 2023 the organization distributed approximately 3.3M diapers, 301K incontinence supplies, and 220K period products; cumulatively it has served over 600,000 individuals since inception.

The business is funded entirely through donations and grants — there is no product revenue. Revenue streams include individual recurring and one-time donations (Arizona QCO 20604 tax-credit eligible), a tiered corporate sponsorship program ($500 Friend up to $10,000 Premier), workplace giving and matching gift programs, planned giving (bequests, IRA QCDs), stock/securities gifts (facilitated by Anchor Financial Solutions), in-kind product donations via diaper drives and an Amazon Charity/Walmart Wish List, and signature fundraising events (Dancing with Our Stars Tucson, TopGolf Scottsdale, Diaper Duty Poker Tournament, Arizona Gives Day). Major recurring corporate funders include Huggies, U by Kotex, United Healthcare, and the National Diaper Bank Network (a Regional Partner since 2013, also a $10K grant-maker in May 2023).

Operationally, the organization runs on a 1–10 person staff across two physical hubs (Tucson HQ at 1050 S. Plumer Ave.; Phoenix office at 405 N 75th Ave) with combined warehouse capacity exceeding 3 million program products. There is no proprietary technology platform; operations rely on standard nonprofit management and distribution tracking systems, a Kindful donation portal, and BidPal event processing. Governance rests with a CEO (Yevette Sykes) and a Board of Directors led by Board President Ginger Clayton (founder of the Central Arizona entity and the merged statewide organization).

Name

Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona

Legal name

Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona

Website

https://diaperbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Arizona Diaper Bank (formerly Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1994 that distributes diapers, period products, and adult incontinence supplies free of charge to Arizona families, seniors, and menstruators through Tucson and Phoenix warehouses and a 55+ partner agency network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable hygiene supply distribution

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRABAJAC

Diapering & Wipes (Diaper Creams, Wipes)

Consumer Products & Retail/Beauty & Personal Care/Baby & Child Personal Care

SECONDARYHSAJAEAM

Diaper Service & Incontinence Textile Laundry (Institutional)

Home & Personal Services/Laundry, Dry Cleaning & Garment Care/Laundry Services (Commercial/Institutional)

SECONDARYEDACAGAJ

Infant & Toddler Sleep, Feeding & Diapering Support Programs

Education/Early Childhood Education/Infant & Toddler Care Programs

Keywords

• Diaper distribution services
• Hygiene supply charity
• Period poverty programs
• Adult incontinence assistance
• Community nonprofit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monetary donations from individuals supporting the mission. Donors can give one-time or recurring monthly contributions through online platforms. Arizona residents may qualify for state tax credits through the Qualified Charitable Organization (QCO 20604) program.
2. Corporate Sponsorship and Matching: Corporate sponsors at various levels (Premier $10,000, Hero $5,000, Partner $2,500, Supporter $1,000, Friend $500). Corporate matching gift programs multiply employee contributions.
3. Planned Giving: Bequests through wills or trusts, life insurance donations, pension/401K/IRA beneficiary designations, and Qualified Charitable Distributions from IRAs for donors 70½ or older.
4. Workplace Giving: Payroll deduction programs and workplace giving campaigns allowing employees to donate regularly through employer benefit programs.
5. Product Donations: In-kind donations of diapers, period products, and incontinence supplies collected through diaper drives and direct donations, which are then distributed to families in need.
6. Stock and Securities: Donors can give appreciated stocks or mutual funds, potentially receiving tax deductions for full market value if held over one year while avoiding capital gains tax.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Arizona Diaper Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that provides free diapers, period products, and adult incontinence supplies to vulnerable populations across Arizona. The organization operates a decentralized distribution model through a network of 55+ community partner agencies, supplemented by direct walk-in distribution at its Tucson and Phoenix locations. Programs serve families with infants, adults with incontinence, and individuals experiencing period poverty, distributing nearly 4 million products annually.

Product overview

The Arizona Diaper Bank (formerly Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona) is a nonprofit charitable organization offering a suite of hygiene product distribution programs rather than a software product. The core offerings include the Diaper Distribution Program, Adult Incontinence Distribution Program, Period Supply Program, Cloth Diaper Program, and Potty Training Program. These programs operate through a decentralized distribution model using a network of 55 partner agencies across Arizona, enabling families to access essential hygiene products through community-based organizations. The organization serves infants, toddlers, disabled adults, seniors, and menstruators in need.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diaper Distribution Program Provides diapers (all sizes), pull-ups, and wipes to families in need across Arizona, distributed through a network of 55+ partner agencies and direct walk-in distribution at Tucson and Phoenix locations. The program aims to prevent children from remaining in wet or soiled diapers, promoting health, well-being, and the ability to attend early childhood education and parent employment.
• Adult Incontinence Distribution Program Provides incontinence products including pull-up style briefs in all sizes to elderly individuals, people with disabilities, post-surgery recovery patients, and women who have given birth who need incontinence supplies across Arizona. Distributed through partner agencies such as Pima Council on Aging and direct walk-in distribution.
• Period Supply Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 million diapers and incontinence briefs distributed in 30 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Diaper Bank NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013The Arizona Diaper Bank joined as a Regional Partner in 2013, benefiting from network resources, training, and national coordination to eliminate diaper need in the region.
• Alliance for Period SuppliescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember organization supporting period poverty elimination efforts, providing resources and coordination for the Period Supply Program.
• Sarah Eschenbrenner / Anchor Financial Solutions GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFinancial advisor facilitating stock and securities donations to the Diaper Bank, helping donors maximize tax benefits while supporting the cause.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Austin Diaper Bank: Regional diaper bank serving Central Texas families through partner agencies and direct distribution. Closely comparable as a regional diaper-bank peer with the same partner-agency model, single-state focus, and mixed direct/indirect distribution approach.
• Help a Mother Out: California-based nonprofit diaper bank distributing diapers to families in need across multiple counties. Operates the same model of free diaper distribution through partner agencies and direct client service, making it a closely comparable regional diaper bank peer.
• Baby2Baby: A much larger national nonprofit that distributes diapers, clothing, and basic necessities to children in poverty. Directly comparable operating model (free distribution of hygiene essentials to low-income families) and overlapping donor pool, but operates at national scale with a celebrity-driven brand.
• Cradles to Crayons: National nonprofit providing children from birth through age 12 with essential items including diapers and hygiene supplies. Shares the same service-delivery model of distributing free essential goods to children in need through community partnerships.
• DC Diaper Bank: Regional diaper bank serving the Washington D.C. metro area with diaper distribution to partner agencies and direct clients. Directly comparable as a regional diaper-bank operator with similar partner-agency-led distribution model.
• Alliance for Period Supplies: The national network focused on ending period poverty through the distribution of menstrual products. A direct program-level peer to the Arizona Diaper Bank's Period Supply Program and a confirmed strategic partner organization.
• Happy Bottoms: Kansas City-based diaper bank providing diapers to low-income families through partner agencies. Same core operating model — free diaper distribution via a partner-agency network — making it a close comparable in scale and structure to the Arizona Diaper Bank.

Broad incumbents

• National Diaper Bank Network: The national umbrella organization for diaper banks in the United States, of which the Arizona Diaper Bank is a Regional Partner. Directly comparable mission (eliminating diaper need), network-level coordination, and the only confirmed peer with an explicit programmatic and funding relationship.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AccessPeriodAZ
• Instagraminstagram.com/accessperiodaz
• Xx.com/diaperbank
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/diaper-bank-of-southern-arizona

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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