Brent's Place

What Brent's Place does

Brent's Place is a Colorado-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides long-term Safe-Clean housing and wraparound support services to families of pediatric and adult patients undergoing treatment for life-threatening illnesses at hospitals in the Denver Metro area. Founded in 1998 by Donn and Linda Eley following the death of their son Brent to cancer, the organization operates two campuses (a pediatric campus adjacent to Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora and an adult campus at Forum Fitzsimmons) and has served more than 2,000 families cumulatively, currently supporting 400+ families annually. Its core offering centers on fully furnished apartments meeting specialized cleanliness protocols (HEPA filtration, isolation-ready accommodations) designed for immunocompromised patients, supplemented by trauma-informed wraparound services including meals, music therapy, family activities, holiday and birthday celebrations, and emotional support.

The organization is funded entirely through donations, grants, and community support rather than fees from families. Revenue streams include individual donations (including The Village monthly giving program at $15-$250/month), corporate partnerships through the Community Catalyst Momentum Partners program (30+ corporate sponsors contributing $10,000+ annually), signature fundraising events (Brent's Place Invitational, Blossoms of Hope, Wild Wonders), Colorado Child Care Contribution Credit-eligible donations, donor-advised funds, and legacy/planned giving. Its go-to-market is community-led: families access services primarily through hospital social worker referrals at Children's Hospital Colorado, UCHealth, and HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's, with the physically co-located pediatric campus creating a structural referral advantage. Operations are governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Dominic Dezzutti, with deep healthcare, real estate, legal, and corporate representation, and managed by CEO Sean Meyerhoffer and a small executive team including VPs of Development and Operations/Culture.

Name

Brent's Place

Legal name

Brent's Place

Website

https://brentsplace.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brent's Place is a Colorado-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing long-term Safe-Clean housing and wraparound support services to families of pediatric and adult patients undergoing life-threatening illness treatment at Denver Metro hospitals, serving 400+ families annually across two campuses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Patient Family Housing

NAICS

Other Residential Care Facilities (623990)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Large Campus / Multi-Building Assisted Living Communities (HLADABAG)

Keywords

• Patient family housing
• Nonprofit healthcare support
• Immunocompromised patient care
• Medical crisis housing
• Family support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual donors. Monthly giving program called 'The Village' provides sustained support with tiered donation levels ($15-$250/month). Donations are tax-deductible for US donors.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate sponsorships through Community Catalyst Momentum Partners program. Companies contributing $10,000+ annually or participating in multiple engagements qualify for recognition. Includes financial contributions, in-kind donations, volunteer efforts, and media support.
3. Special Events: Revenue from signature fundraising events including the annual Brent's Place Invitational golf tournament, Blossoms of Hope gala, and Wild Wonders fundraiser. Includes sponsorship sales, attendee registration, and auction proceeds.
4. Colorado Child Care Contribution Credit (CCCC): Colorado state income tax credit program allowing donors who give $250+ cumulatively per year to claim 50% state income tax credit on qualifying donations. This incentivizes larger donations and provides tax savings for Colorado taxpayers.
5. Legacy/Planned Giving: Bequests, beneficiary designations, and estate gifts through the Legacy Giving Society. Donors can include Brent's Place in wills, leave percentages of estates, or designate IRA assets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Brent's Place provides fully furnished, medically safe long-term housing apartments for families of pediatric and adult patients undergoing treatment for life-threatening illnesses at Denver Metro hospitals. The organization delivers wraparound services including nourishing meals, family activities, holiday and birthday celebrations, and community connection programs at no cost to qualifying families. It operates two campuses — a pediatric facility in Aurora and an adult facility at Forum Fitzsimmons — under rigorous Safe-Clean housing protocols with HEPA filtration designed for immunocompromised patients.

Product overview

Brent's Place is a nonprofit organization providing medically safe housing and comprehensive support services for families of pediatric and adult patients undergoing life-threatening illness treatment in the Denver Metro area. The organization operates a core housing program (Safe-Clean Housing) offering fully furnished apartments across two campuses, supplemented by Wraparound Services including meals, activities, and trauma-informed family support. Additional offerings include Community & Connection programming, Community Events, a monthly giving program called The Village, and short-term Hospitality Suites for follow-up visits. The organization serves families from across the nation who travel for treatment at local hospitals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Safe-Clean Housing
• Wraparound Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Served over 2,000 families since 1998
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Alpine BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of annual Brent's Place Invitational and Blossoms of Hope events. Major Momentum Partner demonstrating deep commitment through multiple annual engagements. Also matching monthly donations for The Village program during March 2025.
• Children's Hospital ColoradocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary hospital partner referring pediatric patients to Brent's Place. Located adjacent to Brent's Place pediatric campus. Joint mission of supporting families during pediatric cancer and serious illness treatment.
• UCHealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor hospital partner providing treatment for adult patients at Brent's Place. Partnership includes patient referrals and coordinated care for transplant and oncology patients.
• Jason's Friends FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWyoming-based cancer support organization partnering since 2017 to refer families from Wyoming to Brent's Place for specialized treatment in Colorado.
• HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital partner in the Denver Metro area referring patients for housing support during treatment and recovery.
• Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico CampussupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHost venue for annual Wild Wonders fundraiser event. Provides after-hours access to museum exhibits for Brent's Place donor and community engagement events.
• Ronald McDonald HousesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on shared mission of supporting families of seriously ill children. Joint bear donation program with Gail Pays It Forward initiative.
• IREM Greater DenversupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerInstitute of Real Estate Management chapter conducting annual Day of Beautification volunteer projects at Brent's Place facilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ronald McDonald House Charities: The largest nonprofit hospitality house network providing free lodging for families of seriously ill children near hospitals. Brent's Place is named alongside Ronald McDonald House as a collaborator on shared mission and bear donation programs, and serves a directly overlapping pediatric family segment.
• Fisher House Foundation: Provides free lodging to military and veteran families near VA and military treatment hospitals. Operates the same 'home away from home' nonprofit hospitality house model as Brent's Place, with comparable referral-driven distribution and donation-funded revenue model.
• American Cancer Society Hope Lodge: Provides free overnight lodging for cancer patients and their caregivers when treatment is far from home. Directly comparable to Brent's Place's adult oncology/stem cell transplant housing at the Forum Fitzsimmons campus, with similar wraparound services and free-of-charge model.
• Joe's House: Nonprofit that helps cancer patients and families find discounted lodging near treatment centers. Targets the same immunocompromised patient population as Brent's Place, with a referral-driven lodging model rather than direct facility ownership.
• Family House: San Francisco-based nonprofit providing free temporary housing for families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. Operates the same hospital-adjacent, family-targeted hospitality house model as Brent's Place's pediatric campus.

Others

• Healthcare Hospitality Network: Industry association of nonprofit hospitality houses including Brent's Place peer organizations. Comparable as the trade body representing the same nonprofit lodging category in which Brent's Place operates.
• National Children's Cancer Society: Nonprofit providing financial and emotional support to children with cancer and their families, including lodging assistance. Adjacent to Brent's Place's mission with overlapping beneficiary families but distinct delivery model (financial assistance rather than direct housing).
• Children's Organ Transplant Association: Nonprofit helping children and young adults needing life-saving transplants by raising funds for transplant-related expenses. Shares Brent's Place's pediatric transplant family segment, including bone marrow and organ transplant cases, though COTA provides financial support rather than housing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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