Masonic Home for Children at Oxford

What Masonic Home for Children at Oxford does

The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford (MHCO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit residential care organization founded in 1873 as the Oxford Orphan Asylum and renamed in 1994, operating on a 347-acre campus in Oxford, North Carolina with over 30 buildings. It is the oldest children's home in North Carolina and serves children and young adults ages 0–22 through three program tiers: Direct Care cottages (ages 0–18) staffed by live-in houseparent couples, Transitional Living cottages (ages 16–22) with skill-building support, and Independent Living apartments (ages 18+) with resident advisors. Supplemental services include the Community Support Center, which delivers emergency financial assistance, the evidence-based Triple P parenting program, and NC CARE360 outreach across five North Carolina counties (Granville, Vance, Warren, Person, Franklin) in partnership with United Way, FGV Smart Start, Baptist Children's Home Foster Care and Adoption, and the American Red Cross. The School of Graphic Arts operates a vocational print shop subsidiary (schoolofgraphicart.com).

MHCO is funded through a diversified nonprofit revenue stack: individual donations including a $19.95/month 'Cup for Kids' recurring gift program, corporate and foundation grants (Arby's Foundation, Triangle North Healthcare Foundation, Walmart Spark Good, Spectrum), annual fundraising events (the black-tie 'Time for the Kids' Charity Gala and the Homecoming Festival), in-kind contributions via Amazon/Target/Walmart wishlists, planned giving and bequests, and merchandise tie-ins such as Master Mason Breakfast Blend coffee. The Masonic Freemason network — 30,000+ members across 300+ North Carolina lodges — provides volunteer support, referrals, and donations, and the organization's go-to-market is community-led, relying on social services referrals, alumni engagement, and community partnerships rather than paid marketing. Technology infrastructure is limited to a WordPress website, a SimpleGive donation platform, and standard social media channels; there is no proprietary software or AI capability.

Name

Masonic Home for Children at Oxford

Legal name

The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford

Website

https://mhc-oxford.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1873

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Masonic Home for Children at Oxford is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit residential care organization in Oxford, North Carolina serving children and young adults ages 0–22 through cottage-based living, transitional and independent living programs, and a regional Community Support Center across five NC counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Child Care Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

• Residential child care
• Foster care services
• Youth residential programs
• Community family support
• Nonprofit child welfare

Headquarters

HQ city

Oxford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals supporting children and residential care programs. Monthly recurring gift program 'Cup for Kids' at $19.95/month includes branded merchandise (insulated tumbler).
2. Corporate/Foundation Grants: Major grants from corporations and foundations supporting specific programs. Recent grants include Walmart Spark Good Local Grants ($1,800-$2,000), Spectrum Employee Community Grants ($2,500), Triangle North Healthcare Foundation ($21,500), Arby's Foundation ($14,100), and CAPTRUST Community Foundation support.
3. Special Events Fundraising: Annual black-tie gala 'Time for the Kids' with sponsorship tiers from $1,000 to $5,000. Charity auction items, ticket sales, and live/silent auctions. Homecoming Festival with BBQ sales and community donations.
4. In-Kind Donations: Accepts donations through Amazon, Target, and Walmart wishlists. Corporate furniture donations (Dave's Furniture). Coffee sales partnership where portion of Master Mason Breakfast Blend proceeds benefit the home.
5. Planned Giving/Legacy Donations: Bequests through wills and estates, gifts of property, income-producing gifts. Legacy giving program allowing donors to fulfill family needs while planning charitable legacy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

MHCO provides residential care in family-style cottages for children ages 0–18, transitional and independent living programs for youth and young adults ages 16–22, and community-based family support services through the Community Support Center across five North Carolina counties. All residential services are provided at no cost to residents, funded through donations, grants, and fundraising events.

Product overview

MHCO is a charitable children's home offering a portfolio of residential and community-based services. The core offerings include Direct Care cottages (ages 0-18), Transitional Living cottages (ages 16-22), and Independent Living apartments (ages 18+). Supporting programs include the Community Support Center providing emergency assistance and the Triple P parenting program, the School of Graphic Arts for vocational training, and NC CARE360 outreach services. Fundraising programs include the annual Homecoming Festival, Time for the Kids Charity Gala, Cup for Kids monthly giving, and Master Mason Breakfast Blend coffee sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Care Program (Direct Care Cottages) Provides residential care for children ages 0–18 in cottage homes staffed by live-in houseparent couples. Each resident has their own bedroom in family-style cottages with up to six other young people of similar age and gender; residents attend local schools and community activities.
• Transitional Living Cottages Cottages for youth ages 16–22 with live-in married houseparent couples providing daily supervision and skill-building, housing up to seven young people per cottage in preparation for independent adult life.
• Independent Living Program One-bedroom apartments for youth over 18 with live-in Resident Advisors providing guidance and skill-building for independent adult living.
• Community Support Center Provides resources and services to families in their own homes and communities, in collaboration with local agencies in Granville, Vance, Warren, Person, and Franklin counties. Includes the Triple P parenting program and emergency financial assistance.
• School of Graphic Arts Provides vocational training in graphic arts for residents, operated in collaboration with the School of Graphic Art.
• Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) Evidence-based multi-level parenting and family support system improving parent-child relationships and promoting children's social, emotional, and behavioral development.
• Emergency Financial Assistance Program Provides short-term support for essential needs including food, shelter, utilities, rent, transportation, baby items, and clothing for families experiencing unexpected hardship.
• NC CARE360 Statewide outreach program providing information and access to services for families across North Carolina.
• Time for the Kids Charity Gala Annual black-tie gala as the home's premier fundraising event supporting academic, vocational, spiritual, and recreational programs. Sponsorship tiers range from $1,000 to $5,000.
• Homecoming Festival Annual celebration honoring alumni, the Masonic Fraternity, local community, and friends of the home, featuring a Shrine parade, BBQ, live music, and family activities.
• Cup for Kids Monthly Giving Program Monthly recurring donation program offering a 20oz insulated tumbler for a $19.95 monthly gift supporting children and residential care programs.
• Master Mason Breakfast Blend Coffee Coffee product with notes of caramel and sweet milk chocolate, sold by The Coffee Company with a portion of each purchase donated to MHCO.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 11,000 children served since 1873
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oasis Shrine TemplecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 June 2025Annual gala venue provider for Time for the Kids Charity Gala.
• Phil Ford (Keynote Speaker)minorOthers · 21 June 2025UNC basketball legend and 1976 Olympic gold medalist serving as keynote speaker for 3rd Annual Gala.
• Franklin Granville Vance (FGV) Smart StartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site provider at Community Support Center offering early childhood services and family support programs.
• Granville County United WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site partner providing community resource access and collaborative service delivery.
• Baptist Children's Home Foster Care and Adoption ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site partner providing foster care and adoption services at Community Support Center.
• Granville Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site partner supporting educational programs and initiatives.
• Cradle to Class Parents as TeacherscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site provider offering parenting support and early childhood development programs.
• Dave's FurnitureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate furniture donor providing high-quality furniture for resident rooms.
• The Coffee CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSelling Master Mason Breakfast Blend coffee with portion of proceeds donated to MHCO.
• Ocean Lodge #405minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMasonic lodge that made $8,001 donation to support children and programs.
• American Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner collaborating through Community Support Center for service delivery.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boys Town: National nonprofit operating residential campuses, family services, and community-based programs for at-risk youth. Operates at much larger scale but mirrors MHCO's houseparent-driven cottage care model.
• Holt International Children's Services: Multinational nonprofit focused on child welfare, permanency, and family services. Comparable child-welfare focus with a broader geographic mandate and longer operating history.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Large nonprofit operating residential and community-based behavioral health services for children and adolescents in 13+ states. Closely comparable residential-plus-community support service mix.
• Methodist Home for Children: Faith-affiliated nonprofit providing residential group homes, therapeutic care, and family services for children in multiple U.S. states. Directly analogous cottage-based residential model and target population.
• KidsPeace: National nonprofit providing residential treatment, foster care, and community programs for children and adolescents facing trauma and behavioral challenges. Comparable service breadth.
• Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina: The largest private nonprofit provider of children's residential and family services in North Carolina, operating multiple campuses statewide. The closest direct peer; notably, MHCO's incoming CEO Chris Allabaugh joined from this organization.
• Children's Home Society of North Carolina: Statewide nonprofit delivering adoption, foster care, and family preservation services across North Carolina. Highly comparable mission, scale, and funding mix.
• St. Mary's Home for Children: Faith-affiliated nonprofit providing residential care and therapeutic services for at-risk youth in the Northeast. Directly comparable cottage-based residential model with similar population focus.

Others

• Smart Start of North Carolina: Public-private early childhood initiative co-located with MHCO at the Community Support Center. Functions as a referral and service-delivery partner rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• National Children's Alliance: National membership and accrediting body for Children's Advocacy Centers. Broad overlap with MHCO's child-welfare mission, but operates at a network/standards level rather than direct service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mhc_oxford
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZ-uZTHJqYW42UHkXv0uulw
• Facebookfacebook.com/masonichomeforchildren
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/masonic-home-for-children-at-oxford
• Instagraminstagram.com/mhcatoxford

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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