What Tim Tebow Foundation does

The Tim Tebow Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2010 by former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow, headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida (Jacksonville area), with 11-50 employees. The foundation delivers faith-based services to vulnerable populations across four core ministry verticals: Anti-Human Trafficking & Child Exploitation, Orphan Care & Prevention, Profound Medical Needs, and Special Needs Ministry. Since inception it has served beneficiaries in 115+ countries, operating through direct programs, church-hosted events, and a vetted network of 24+ ministry partners including CURE International, International Justice Mission, Show Hope, Rapha International, myLIFEspeaks, and Hands & Feet Project. Operational reach includes 46 safe homes with 540+ survivor capacity globally, 3,500+ trafficking survivors rescued, 12,500+ life-changing surgeries funded, 445 forever families united through adoption programs, and 1,170+ children served through six Tebow Down Guatemala campuses.

The foundation's flagship product, Night to Shine, is an annual prom-like celebration for people with special needs hosted by 970+ churches across 88 countries, reaching 846,000+ honored guests and 1.41M+ volunteers since 2014. Other operating programs include the Shine On year-round disability community, Faith Hope and Love (FHL) family-based care homes in Haiti, the Tebow Care Center at CURE Zimbabwe, the Tebow Spine Center at CURE Ethiopia, the Adoption Aid grant program (with Show Hope and Lifesong for Orphans), the W15H dream-fulfillment experience, Timmy's Playrooms in medical facilities, and the unKNOWN Campaign against child exploitation. The foundation maintains an active federal law-enforcement partnership (Homeland Security Investigations on Operation Renewed Hope I/II/III, identifying 1,119+ victims) and pursues legislative advocacy including the Renewed Hope Act.

Revenue is generated entirely through charitable donations. The foundation operates one-time gift tiers ($25, $50, $100, $500+), a monthly recurring program called The Movement (5,000+ members), and the Rescue Team community (1,750+ Defenders). Private contributions cover all administrative and general expenses, allowing 100% of public donations to fund ministry programs directly. Donor engagement is supported through a Classy-based online portal, social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, LinkedIn), email communications, free devotionals, video storytelling, and the annual Night to Shine event as a top-of-funnel acquisition mechanism. The foundation has no proprietary technology products.

Name

Tim Tebow Foundation

Legal name

Tim Tebow Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://timtebowfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tim Tebow Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2010 that delivers faith-based services to vulnerable populations—including trafficking survivors, orphans, and people with special needs—across 115+ countries through direct programs and a network of 24+ ministry partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Human Services & Faith-Based Ministry

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (624110), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG), Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Orphan care services
• Anti-human trafficking programs
• Special needs ministry
• Faith-based nonprofit
• Profound medical needs

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individual supporters through online portal, check, wire transfer, or stock donations. 100% of public donations directly fund ministry initiatives due to private contributions covering administrative expenses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Tim Tebow Foundation is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers ministry programs across four core focus areas: Anti-Human Trafficking & Child Exploitation, Orphan Care & Prevention, Profound Medical Needs, and Special Needs Ministry. Services include operating safe homes for trafficking survivors (540+ capacity across 46 homes), funding life-changing surgeries at partner hospitals, hosting annual Night to Shine celebrations in 88+ countries through a church network, providing family-based care homes (FHL Homes), and conducting anti-trafficking rescue operations with law enforcement partners.

Product overview

The Tim Tebow Foundation is a faith-based nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) founded in 2010 by former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow. The foundation operates as a platform of interconnected ministry programs organized around four core focus areas: Anti-Human Trafficking & Child Exploitation, Orphan Care & Prevention, Profound Medical Needs, and Special Needs Ministry. The core programs include Night to Shine (a worldwide celebration for people with special needs), the Rescue Team (monthly giving and advocacy initiative), and The Movement (recurring donation program). Sub-brand programs include Tebow Down Guatemala (education for children with developmental disabilities), Faith Hope and Love (FHL) Homes (family-based care in Haiti), Adoption Aid (adoption grants), Timmy's Playrooms, Tebow Care Center, Tebow Spine Center, Shine On community, and Darkness to Light annual fundraiser. The foundation partners with over 20 ministry organizations globally and has served those in need across 115+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Night to Shine: An unforgettable worldwide celebration event centered on God's love, honoring and valuing people with special needs. Held annually on the Friday before Valentine's Day.
• Shine On
• Tebow Down Guatemala
• W15H
• Faith, Hope and Love (FHL) Homes
• unKNOWN Campaign
• Rescue Team
• The Movement

Products and services

• Night to Shine An annual worldwide celebration event held on the Friday before Valentine's Day, featuring a prom-like experience with red carpet, hair and makeup stations, limousine rides, dinner, dancing, and crowning ceremony honoring people with special needs.
• Anti-Human Trafficking & Child Exploitation Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,500+ survivors rescued from human trafficking
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• All God's Children InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry partner providing care for vulnerable children, including the AGCI & TTF House of Hope for children found alone in Ethiopian cities.
• Back2Back MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry partner focused on caring for orphaned and vulnerable children in multiple countries.
• Bob Tebow Evangelistic AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTim Tebow's father's evangelistic organization, sharing the Gospel in the Philippines.
• Compassionate HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner operating Compassionate Hope Tebow Village of Hope in the Philippines with safe homes for child exploitation survivors.
• Convoy of HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisaster relief and community development organization partnering with TTF.
• CURE InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates CURE Children's Hospitals providing life-changing surgeries. TTF supports Tebow Care Center at CURE Zimbabwe and Tebow Spine Center at CURE Ethiopia.
• Ekisa MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUganda-based organization working to rewrite the story of disability, providing inclusive education and community support for children with special needs.
• Haiti Deaf AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry partner operating FHL homes for deaf children in Haiti, providing family-based care.
• Hands and Feet ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry partner in Haiti operating FHL family homes for orphaned and abandoned children.
• Impact AfricacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner addressing abandoned baby crisis in South Africa through funding of homes providing care and adoption placement.
• Operation Light Shine / INTERCEPTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost partner for missing child rescue operations, providing office space and operational support for NCPTF-led initiatives.
• International Justice MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal anti-trafficking organization working to rescue victims and hold perpetrators accountable.
• Jonathan CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry partner serving children with Down syndrome in Albania.
• Lantern RescuecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization specializing in rescue operations for trafficking victims.
• Lifesong for OrphanscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdoption Aid program partner helping families with the financial costs of adoption.
• myLIFEspeakscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHaiti-based organization operating FHL homes for children with special needs, including family-based care and community support.
• Okoa RefugecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner operating Tebow Okoa Philippi Campus in Uganda providing safe housing for trafficked and battered women.
• Orphan OutreachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry partner focused on orphan care and prevention programs.
• Rapha InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner operating TTF Protection Center in Thailand providing trauma-informed care for up to 60 trafficking survivors annually.
• Scalpel at the CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical mission organization providing surgical care.
• Sentinel FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting anti-trafficking and child protection efforts.
• Show HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdoption Aid program partner overseeing application, selection, and fulfillment for families adopting children with special needs.
• World Hope InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational development and anti-trafficking organization.
• National Child Protection Task Force (NCPTF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed missing child rescue operations in Northeast Florida and New York, collaborating with law enforcement to locate missing and endangered children.
• Onemi-Global SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Children's Shield of Thailand 2025 victim identification operation resulting in identification of 50 child victims.
• International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in victim identification training and operations including Bangkok operation and Operation Renewed Hope III.
• Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal law enforcement leading Operation Renewed Hope I, II, and III, identifying 1,119+ child victims with TTF support.
• New York State Division of Criminal Justice ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Capital Region Missing Child Rescue Operation locating 71 missing children.
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Operation Renewed Hope providing victim identification support and coordination.
• Autoland JacksonvilleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUsed car dealership donating a portion of proceeds from each sale to TTF and SMBS Ministries.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• World Vision: Large faith-based humanitarian NGO operating child sponsorship, orphan care, anti-trafficking, and global relief programs across 100+ countries with a similar donor-driven, partnership-distributed model.
• Compassion International: Christian child sponsorship nonprofit serving vulnerable children across dozens of countries through partner churches; closely comparable sponsorship-plus-ministry-partner model and evangelical donor base.
• Destiny Rescue: Faith-aligned anti-trafficking organization running rescue operations, aftercare homes, and prevention programs; most direct head-to-head peer in the trafficking survivor-care category.
• International Justice Mission: Global anti-trafficking and child protection organization that is both a direct programmatic peer and a TTF partner; comparable victim-rescue, survivor-care, and policy-advocacy model.
• Joni and Friends: Faith-based disability ministry founded by Joni Eareckson Tada, focused on people with disabilities through Wheels for the World and disability ministry training; very close peer for Special Needs Ministry and Night to Shine-style programming.
• Samaritan's Purse: Evangelical humanitarian organization running Operation Christmas Child, medical missions, and disaster relief globally at comparable scale; shares faith framing and broad ministry portfolio.
• Show Hope: Christian adoption aid nonprofit co-founded by Steven Curtis Chapman serving children with special needs; direct Adoption Aid partner and near-twin on faith-framed special-needs and orphan-care programming.
• Convoy of Hope: Faith-based humanitarian organization providing disaster relief, children's feeding, and community outreach; direct TTF ministry partner and comparable evangelical relief-and-recovery peer.
• CURE International: Faith-based medical nonprofit operating children's hospitals for children with disabilities in developing countries; a direct programmatic partner via Tebow Care Center and Tebow Spine Center and a clear peer on the medical-needs side.

Broad incumbents

• Wounded Warrior Project: Large celebrity-aligned nonprofit founded around a public figure (a veterans-services analog); relevant comparable for evaluating how donor acquisition, brand concentration, and program expansion scale when anchored by a high-profile founder.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tebowfoundation
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/timtebowfoundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/TimTebowFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tim-tebow-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/timtebowfoundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

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