Indiana Diaper Bank

What Indiana Diaper Bank does

Indiana Diaper Bank is a 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 2017 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a mission to eliminate diaper need among low-income families in the state. Its core product is the free distribution of physical diapers, wipes, and (as of November 2025) infant formula to families in need. Diapers are sourced through a combination of in-kind donations, direct purchasing from manufacturers such as Cuties, and grant-funded acquisition, and are then distributed free of charge to end beneficiaries.

The organization's go-to-market is a community-led, B2B2C model: it does not serve families directly, but rather through a network of 70-74 partner agencies including food banks (Gleaners, Salvation Army), WIC offices statewide under an FSSA/DDDRP-funded TANF service project, community health centers (Eskenazi's 8 sites), Goodwill NFP locations, faith-based organizations (Edna Martin Christian Center, Shepherd Community Center), education providers (Excel Center Meadows daycare), corrections programs (IDOC-Leathe Unit mother-baby program), and refugee support (Grassroot Projects). Revenue (in the nonprofit sense) is composed of individual monetary donations, corporate sponsorships, philanthropic grants (including Glick Philanthropies), and state-administered TANF/DDDRP funds. Pricing is non-transactional: $6 of monetary donation is benchmarked to provide an emergency supply of diapers for one baby, and qualifying families receive 200 diapers per child under the TANF service project.

Operationally, the organization runs on 1-10 paid staff and a large volunteer base (5,319.75 volunteer hours and 85 volunteer groups in 2025). Since inception it has distributed 22,382,194 diapers, served 319,724 babies, and distributed 82,261 packages of wipes; 2025 alone accounted for 9,772,670 diapers, 160,930 children served, and 177,272 wipes, with 1,031 units of formula added in November 2025. The technology stack is intentionally minimal (Wix-hosted marketing site plus a third-party partner portal at humanessentials.app), and the business is fundamentally a logistics and fundraising operation, not a technology business.

Name

Indiana Diaper Bank

Legal name

Indiana Diaper Bank

Website

https://indianadiaperbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Indiana Diaper Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2017 in Indianapolis that sources and distributes free diapers, wipes, and (since November 2025) infant formula to low-income Indiana families through a network of roughly 74 partner agencies statewide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit diaper distribution and basic needs assistance

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)

akta.pro primary industry

Diapering & Wipes (Diaper Creams, Wipes) (CRABAJAC)

Keywords

• Diaper bank services
• Basic needs assistance
• Infant supply distribution
• Nonprofit social services
• Community baby essentials

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The organization receives donations from individuals in the form of monetary contributions and physical diaper donations. The stated promise is that 100% of public donations bring clean diapers to children in need.
2. Grant Funding: Receives grant funding including FSSA/DDDRP funding for TANF service projects in partnership with WIC offices across the state.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Community support and financial donations from corporate sponsors to improve well-being of children and families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Indiana Diaper Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that acquires diapers through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, grants, and direct manufacturer purchases, then distributes them at no cost to families in need across Indiana. Distribution is delivered through a network of 70+ partner agencies, a grant-funded TANF/FSSA service project via WIC offices, and emergency diaper supplies. The organization also runs donation programs including physical diaper drop-offs, diaper drives, monetary donations, and a volunteer program.

Product overview

Indiana Diaper Bank is a charitable organization providing diaper distribution services rather than a technology company. The organization operates as a single unified service focused on eliminating diaper need through multiple distribution channels: direct diaper distribution through partner agencies, a network of drop-off locations for physical donations, community diaper drives, volunteer programs for sorting and bundling, and a monetary donation program. Additionally, they operate a grant-funded TANF/FSSA state project partnering with WIC offices for bi-monthly distributions to families receiving government benefits. The services are provided at no cost to families in need and are delivered through a network of 70+ partner agencies across Indiana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diaper Distribution Services
• Diaper Distribution Partner Program Formal partnership program for community organizations, food banks, health centers, and social service agencies to become distribution points for diapers to families in need across Indiana.
• Drop-off Location Network Network of physical drop-off locations across Indiana where individuals and groups can contribute physical diaper donations.
• Diaper Drive Program Community-organized events where individuals, schools, businesses, and civic groups collect diaper donations on behalf of the organization.
• Volunteer Program Program engaging individual and group volunteers to sort, bundle, and distribute diapers, with regular Community Volunteer Days and 85 volunteer groups contributing 5,300+ hours in 2025.
• Monetary Donation Program
• TANF/FSSA Service Project

Quantifiable outcome

• 9.7 million diapers provided in 2025 alone
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• FSSA (Family and Social Services Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTANF service project - a grant-funded state project where Indiana Diaper Bank works in partnership with WIC offices across the state and does bi-monthly diaper distributions to families who receive FSSA benefits (WIC, SNAP, TANF, or Hoosier Healthwise).
• WIC Offices (Statewide)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with WIC offices for bi-monthly diaper distributions. DDDRP serves six counties in NW Indiana in partnership with CoAction WIC offices.
• Cuties (Manufacturer)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive purchasing programs direct with manufacturers like Cuties allow Indiana Diaper Bank to maximize impact of donor funds through better pricing.
• Edna Martin Christian CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner serving ongoing need. Provides diapers and wipes to families meeting their programming criteria.
• Excel Center MeadowscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdult high school with daycare program - diapers provided for children in the daycare.
• IDOC-Leathe UnitcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMother-baby program for inmates. Mission is to keep mother and baby together while fostering nurturing bonds.
• Nurse-Family Partnership IndianacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides prenatal and postnatal care to high-risk mothers and distributes diapers to families in their care.
• Eskenazi Community Health CentersmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHigh-quality patient-focused health care. Diapers provided to patients who have appointments (8 locations).
• Gleaners Food BankcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor food bank distribution network with diaper distribution services.
• Salvation Army IndianapolismajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmergency assistance programs with diaper distribution services.
• Goodwill NFPmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultiple locations (8) providing diaper distribution services.
• Grassroot ProjectsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRefugee and immigrant support - monthly welcome packages including diapers.
• Shepherd Community CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupports mothers and babies through personal visits, group meetings, and regular screenings.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Baby2Baby: Large-scale nonprofit distributing diapers, clothing, and basic essentials to children in poverty across multiple U.S. states. Comparable in core mission of diaper and baby-essentials distribution, though materially larger and geographically broader than Indiana Diaper Bank.
• United Way of Central Indiana: Major Indiana funder and convener of health and human services nonprofits, including many of Indiana Diaper Bank's partner agencies. Comparable as a community-based funding and coordination hub for social services in Indiana.

Emerging players

• Cradles to Crayons: Nonprofit providing children with essential items including diapers, clothing, and school supplies through a volunteer-powered distribution model. Comparable in product scope (children's essentials) and volunteer-driven operations, though broader in mission.

Direct peers

• Austin Diaper Bank: Texas-based diaper bank distributing diapers through partner agencies and direct programs. Direct peer in regional diaper distribution and partner-network-led last-mile delivery.
• National Diaper Bank Network: Umbrella association of more than 200 diaper banks across the U.S., including Indiana Diaper Bank as a member. Directly comparable as a peer in mission, distribution model, and partner network approach.
• Greater Cleveland Diaper Bank: Regional diaper bank serving Northeast Ohio through a partner agency model similar to Indiana Diaper Bank's 70+ agency network. Direct peer in operating model, funding mix, and last-mile distribution approach.

Regional players

• Salvation Army Indiana: Long-standing Indiana partner of Indiana Diaper Bank that integrates diaper distribution into broader emergency assistance programming. Comparable in emergency relief mission and direct-aid service model.
• Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana: Major Indiana food bank that is itself a distribution partner of Indiana Diaper Bank. Operates a parallel food-distribution infrastructure with overlapping pantries and partner network across Indiana.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/INdiaperbank
• Facebookfacebook.com/INdiaperbank
• Instagraminstagram.com/indiaperbank/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/indiana-diaper-bank

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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