Cool Kids Clubhouse

What Cool Kids Clubhouse does

Cool Kids Campaign Foundation Inc., operating under the Cool Kids Clubhouse brand, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2006 by Chris Federico in Maryland to improve quality of life for pediatric oncology patients, survivors, and their families. The organization delivers academic, social, and emotional support through two physical Clubhouse facilities in Towson, MD (opened 2011, in honor of Ken Singleton) and Huntersville, NC (opened 2019, in honor of Dan Jansen), plus a third operational footprint in Tennessee (expanded 2022). Core program offerings include customized Care Packages and Smile Boxes shipped to hospitalized children, free vacation condo stays in Myrtle Beach, SC and Lewes, DE, free online tutoring in partnership with Brain Bodega, themed Smile Celebration milestone parties, and the quarterly Cool Kids Connection newspaper distributed to over 30 hospitals. All services are provided free of charge; families are referred through Child Life Workers and Hospital Social Workers at partner hospitals.

The business model is donation-funded across four primary streams: individual donations (one-time, recurring, Venmo, stock transfers, IRA distributions), celebrity golf event sponsorships ($2,000–$50,000 tiers across six annual tournaments), corporate partnerships (vehicle donations, Amazon Wish List, workplace giving via United Way and Combined Federal Campaign code 84611), and legacy/planned giving (bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder and lead trusts). Celebrity events anchor fundraising — the Cool Kids Celebrity Invitational, Ken Singleton Celebrity Classic, Dan Jansen Celebrity Classic, Mike Eruzione Celebrity Classic, Mike Eruzione Winter Classic, and Hockey Tonk Invitational — leveraging board members who are Olympic athletes and sports figures. Financials are not publicly disclosed; donors are directed to GuideStar (Tax ID 42-1634330) for 990 statements. The organization is registered as a 501(c)(3) in eight states and operates with a small staff of 1–10 employees including certified child life specialists, event coordinators, and program managers.

Name

Cool Kids Clubhouse

Legal name

Cool Kids Campaign Foundation Inc.

Website

https://coolkidscampaign.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cool Kids Campaign is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating physical Clubhouses in Maryland and North Carolina plus Tennessee programs, providing free academic, social, and emotional support to pediatric oncology patients, survivors, and their families through care packages, tutoring, vacation condos, and celebrity golf fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Oncology Family Support Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL)

Keywords

• Pediatric oncology support
• Family support services
• Childhood cancer programs
• Nonprofit health services
• Family respite programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntersville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring monetary donations from individuals via credit card, check, Venmo, stock transfers, and IRA charitable distributions. Donors can make designations through DAF Direct for Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, and BNY Mellon.
2. Celebrity Golf Events: Sponsorship packages for celebrity golf tournaments ranging from $2,000 to $50,000, including foursomes, celebrity pairing opportunities, and private event invitations.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate sponsorships, vehicle donation program (via Mushroom House Automotive), Amazon Wish List contributions, and workplace giving programs through United Way and Combined Federal Campaign.
4. Legacy Giving: Bequests through wills and trusts, Charitable Gift Annuities, Charitable Remainder Trusts, Charitable Lead Trusts, beneficiary designations on life insurance and retirement accounts, and real estate donations.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cool Kids Clubhouse (Cool Kids Campaign Foundation Inc.) provides free academic, social, and emotional support programs to pediatric oncology patients, survivors, and their families. Core offerings include physical Clubhouse facilities in Maryland and North Carolina, customized Care Packages and Smile Boxes shipped to hospitalized children, rent-free Vacation Condos in Myrtle Beach, SC and Lewes, DE, professional tutoring in partnership with Brain Bodega, Smile Celebrations for treatment milestones, parent support groups, the quarterly Cool Kids Connection newspaper mailed to over 30 hospitals, and trademarked "Cancer Fears Me" merchandise. All services are delivered free of charge to qualifying families.

Product overview

Cool Kids Campaign operates a portfolio of programs centered on its physical Cool Kids Clubhouses in Maryland and North Carolina, providing direct support services to pediatric oncology patients, survivors, and families. The core offerings include Care Packages and Smile Boxes for hospitalized children, Vacation Condos in Myrtle Beach and Lewes for family respite, Tutoring Program through Brain Bodega for academic support, and Smile Celebrations for milestone moments. The organization also publishes the quarterly Cool Kids Connection newspaper and sells trademarked 'Cancer Fears Me' merchandise. Celebrity golf tournaments (Ken Singleton Celebrity Classic, Dan Jansen Celebrity Classic, Mike Eruzione Celebrity Classic, Mike Eruzione Winter Classic, Hockey Tonk Invitational, and Cool Kids Celebrity Invitational) serve as major fundraising vehicles. All programs are offered free of charge to families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cool Kids Clubhouse: Physical clubhouse facilities providing social and emotional programs for pediatric oncology patients and their families. Located in Towson, MD (in honor of Ken Singleton) and Huntersville, NC (in honor of Dan Jansen).
• Cool Kids Celebrity Invitational
• Ken Singleton Celebrity Classic
• Hockey Tonk Invitational
• Mike Eruzione Celebrity Classic
• Dan Jansen Celebrity Classic
• Mike Eruzione Winter Classic
• Cool Kids Connection
• Cancer Fears Me

Products and services

• Cool Kids Clubhouse Physical clubhouse facilities in Towson, MD (opened August 2011) and Huntersville, NC (opened December 2019) providing social and emotional support programs for pediatric oncology patients, survivors, and their families, including activities, support groups, and educational programming.
• Care Packages Customized care packages sent to pediatric oncology patients along the east coast, including items for the patient, parents, and siblings, plus room decorations and gifts to brighten hospital stays.
• Vacation Condos Rent-free vacation condo stays in Myrtle Beach, SC and Lewes, DE for Cool Kids families, providing respite from cancer treatment stresses. Priority given to first-time users undergoing active treatment.
• Tutoring Program Free professional academic tutoring and mentorship provided in partnership with Brain Bodega for children currently undergoing cancer treatment or dealing with latency effects, focused on building organizational skills and academic confidence.
• Smile Celebrations Themed personalized parties celebrating birthdays, end of treatment, and other milestone moments for Cool Kids and their families.
• Cool Kids Connection Newspaper Quarterly newspaper publication mailed to over 30 hospitals in the United States treating pediatric oncology patients, containing stories and activities for and by Cool Kids families.
• Cancer Fears Me Merchandise Trademarked slogan products including t-shirts, chemo caps, bags, and temporary tattoos featuring the 'Cancer Fears Me' slogan to empower Cool Kids.
• Family Support Programs Monthly parent support groups, art-based therapy sessions, and family counseling services to strengthen families dealing with pediatric cancer.
• Smile Boxes Packages filled with love and joy delivered to kids in and out of hospitals to brighten their spirits during treatment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 1/3 of children treated for cancer are held back a year at school due to missed instruction and treatment effects - tutoring program addresses this academic setback
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dan Jansen FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994The Dan Jansen Foundation, established in 1994 after Dan Jansen's Olympic gold medal, has contributed over $1 million to charitable causes. Their Jane Jansen Beres Family Aid Fund has benefited more than 1,000 families. The Foundation supports the NC Clubhouse named in Dan Jansen's honor and co-hosts the Dan Jansen Celebrity Classic golf tournament.
• Brain BodegacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Brain Bodega provides free online tutoring to Cool Kids to help address academic challenges from cancer treatment. The tutoring program helps children currently undergoing treatment and those struggling with late effects, building organizational skills, academic confidence, and improving engagement.
• Mushroom House AutomotiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVehicle donation program partner for Maryland residents wanting to donate vehicles to Cool Kids Campaign. Simplifies the donation process for supporters.
• Amazon Wish ListminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmazon Wish List allows donors to purchase items for customized care packages sent to newly referred Cool Kids, keeping the care package room stocked with requested items.
• Coffee Republic and Disco Roasters CoffeeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoffee For a Cause partnership where specially designed bags of coffee are sold at Coffee Republic locations and online at Disco Roasters. Cool Kids receives $5 from each bag sold, with bags designed by Cool Kid Elena.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Ronald McDonald House Charities: Provides housing and family-support services near hospitals for families of sick children. Comparable peer offering respite/accommodation services (analogous to Cool Kids' vacation condos) to pediatric oncology families.
• Make-A-Wish Foundation: Grants wishes to children with critical illnesses including cancer. Comparable as a peer delivering wish-fulfillment and emotional-support programs for pediatric cancer patients, with a similar donor-supported, event-driven fundraising model.
• Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation: Nonprofit supporting children with brain tumors and their families. Directly comparable as a peer serving a pediatric oncology sub-population with similar family support and quality-of-life programming.
• CureSearch for Children's Cancer: Pediatric cancer nonprofit supporting research and family/child resources. Directly comparable mission (improving outcomes and quality of life for kids with cancer) and serves the same family demographic as Cool Kids Campaign.
• American Childhood Cancer Organization: National nonprofit advocating for and supporting children with cancer and their families. Comparable peer with overlapping mission of supporting pediatric oncology patients, survivors, and family caregivers.
• Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation: Large-scale pediatric cancer nonprofit funding research and family support. Closely comparable to Cool Kids Campaign given overlapping focus on pediatric oncology patients, siblings, and families, with similar hospital-referral distribution and free program offerings.
• Starlight Children's Foundation: Provides programs (distraction, entertainment, family support) for hospitalized children including those with cancer. Comparable peer addressing social/emotional well-being of pediatric oncology patients in hospital and community settings.
• National Pediatric Cancer Foundation: Nonprofit focused on pediatric cancer research and family support. Comparable as a direct peer serving the same pediatric oncology patient population with complementary research funding and family support programming.

Broad incumbents

• St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: Largest pediatric cancer research and treatment institution, also providing free care and family lodging. Broad incumbent operating at much greater scale; relevant for understanding fundraising benchmarks and program design but not a direct competitor for family-support services.
• Children's Oncology Group: World's largest organization devoted to childhood and adolescent cancer research. Adjacent peer addressing the same patient population through clinical research rather than direct family services; provides context for ecosystem positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CoolKidsCampaign
• Xx.com/coolkidsorg
• Facebookfacebook.com/CoolKidsFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cool-kids-clubhousemd

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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