What The Dragonfly Foundation does

The Dragonfly Foundation is a 501(c)-equivalent nonprofit organization founded in 2010 by Christine Neitzke in Cincinnati, Ohio, following her son Matt's diagnosis with Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage 3. The foundation supports pediatric cancer patients and their families across the full care continuum, from the moment of diagnosis through active treatment and into post-treatment life. Its beneficiary population is vertical and narrow: children with pediatric cancer (including bone marrow transplant patients) and their immediate families, siblings, and caregivers. The organization addresses emotional isolation, financial and practical burdens, and the loss of normalcy that accompanies a pediatric cancer diagnosis, rather than funding medical research.

The foundation delivers its services through a chapter-based operating model with two regional hubs — Cincinnati (serving Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana) and Chicago (serving Illinois) — and an employee base of 1-10. Its service portfolio is organized into six core programs: In-Hospital Support, Outpatient Support, Community Building Activities, Supportive Care, Emotional and Practical Support, and Quality of Life Initiatives. Delivery is conducted in partnership with hospitals and community organizations, which act as referral and in-hospital distribution channels; corporate partners such as SBB Research Group Foundation provide volunteer labor and financial sponsorship under programs like Champion A Charity.

The organization's revenue model is donation-driven. It accepts charitable contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors via its website and a GiveSmart-hosted donation portal, and it sustains engagement through email newsletters, social media, and community events. No pricing applies to beneficiaries, as all programs are provided at no cost to families. The foundation does not operate a proprietary technology platform, mobile application, or API; its digital footprint is limited to its website, chapter microsites, newsletter, and the GiveSmart payment integration. Christine Neitzke serves as Executive Director, President, and Co-Founder.

Name

The Dragonfly Foundation

Legal name

Dragonfly Foundation

Website

https://dragonfly.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Dragonfly Foundation is a Cincinnati-based nonprofit that supports pediatric cancer patients and their families from diagnosis through treatment and beyond, operating regional chapters in Cincinnati and Chicago through hospital partnerships and a donation-funded, community-led delivery model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Cancer Support Services (Nonprofit)

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Pediatric cancer support
• Family support services
• Nonprofit charity services
• Community-based care
• Patient family programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: As a nonprofit organization, The Dragonfly Foundation generates revenue primarily through charitable donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors. The foundation operates a donation portal through GiveSmart (fundraise.givesmart.com) and receives support through volunteer initiatives and corporate sponsorship programs like the Champion A Charity Program.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Dragonfly Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides emotional, social, and practical support to families affected by pediatric cancer and bone marrow transplant from the moment of diagnosis through treatment and beyond. It delivers a portfolio of six core programs—In-Hospital Support, Outpatient Support, Community Building Activities, Supportive Care, Emotional and Practical Support, and Quality of Life Initiatives—through chapters in Cincinnati and Chicago in partnership with hospitals and community organizations.

Product overview

The Dragonfly Foundation is a nonprofit organization offering a unified portfolio of support programs for families affected by pediatric cancer. The organization provides a comprehensive suite of services organized into six core programs: In-Hospital Support (delivering comfort and practical assistance during hospital stays), Outpatient Support (continuous care during and after treatment), Community Building Activities (events and peer support to combat isolation), Supportive Care (holistic well-being focus), Emotional and Practical Support (immediate assistance from diagnosis), and Quality of Life Initiatives (creating joyful memories through personalized gifts and experiences). These programs work together to support families as a whole from time of diagnosis, throughout treatment, and beyond.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Hospital Support Provides comfort and practical support to families during pediatric cancer hospital stays, delivering care packages and essential resources to ease the burdens of treatment. Offered free of charge to pediatric cancer patients and their families through the foundation's chapters.
• Outpatient Support Offers continuous support to families during outpatient treatment and beyond, helping them adjust to life beyond hospital stays. Provided free of charge to pediatric cancer patients and their families.
• Community Building Activities Creates a sense of normalcy during trying times through events, family outings, and peer support to combat the isolation that often accompanies a pediatric cancer diagnosis. Delivered free of charge to enrolled Dragonfly families.
• Supportive Care Focuses on the well-being of Dragonfly Families, providing holistic support throughout the pediatric cancer journey. Offered free of charge to families.
• Emotional and Practical Support Provides emotional, social, and essential support to families facing pediatric cancer, including immediate assistance at the moment of diagnosis. Delivered free of charge through the foundation's chapters.
• Quality of Life Initiatives Creates memories and happy distractions for pediatric cancer patients and their families through personalized gifts and uplifting experiences, providing comfort and lasting memories; includes specialized hair-loss support and life-adjustment services. Delivered free of charge to enrolled families.

Quantifiable outcome

• Families receive ongoing support from diagnosis through treatment and beyond

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hospitals and Community OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDragonfly works hand-in-hand with hospitals and community organizations to provide holistic, unwavering support to pediatric cancer and bone marrow transplant patients and their families. The foundation equips partner hospitals with resources and connects families to the broader community through programs, events, and resources designed to ease the burdens of illness.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation: Childhood cancer nonprofit that funds research and provides family support services, closely mirroring Dragonfly's mission and donor-supported nonprofit model in the pediatric oncology space.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities: Provides lodging, meals, and supportive services to families with sick children receiving medical treatment, directly comparable in addressing the practical and emotional needs of pediatric patient families.
• Make-A-Wish Foundation: Grants wishes to children with critical illnesses including cancer, sharing Dragonfly's quality-of-life and joyful-experience orientation toward pediatric patients and families.
• National Pediatric Cancer Foundation: Funds pediatric cancer research and family support programs, operating in the same donor-supported nonprofit space and serving overlapping beneficiary populations.
• Sunshine Kids Foundation: Provides group activities and emotional support for children with cancer, directly comparable to Dragonfly's community-building activities and quality-of-life initiatives.
• CureSearch for Children's Cancer: Funds childhood cancer research while supporting affected families, sharing Dragonfly's integrated research-adjacent and family-support mission in the pediatric cancer space.

Broad incumbents

• St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: Massive, hospital-based pediatric cancer institution providing treatment, research, and family services; broader in scope and vastly larger in resources than Dragonfly but serves overlapping beneficiaries.

Others

• Children's Oncology Group: Clinical research consortium supporting pediatric cancer trials; comparable only thematically as part of the pediatric cancer ecosystem that Dragonfly's beneficiary families navigate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DragonflyCinci

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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