What Daughterhood does

Daughterhood is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides free virtual support, education, and community connection to family caregivers of aging parents across the United States. Founded in 2015 by healthcare policy expert Anne Tumlinson and operated through Anne Tumlinson Innovations, LLC (District of Columbia), the organization serves a primary audience of family caregivers, with dedicated programming for dementia caregivers, only-child caregivers, and sandwich-generation caregivers balancing aging-parent and child-rearing responsibilities. The organization recently achieved formal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in 2025 and established a Board of Directors including senior figures from the Urban Institute, SCAN Foundation, and HouseWorks.

The core product set consists of free virtual support group 'Circles' (~20 sessions per month across connection, topic, and specialized formats), a monthly podcast ('Daughterhood The Podcast') that consistently ranks in the top 10 caregiver podcasts, an inspirational blog authored primarily by the founder, a curated resources library linking to AARP and the Alzheimer's Association, and free downloadable caregiver guides. The underlying technology stack is non-proprietary and conventional: Zoom-based video conferencing for Circles, a WordPress-style website CMS, email newsletter infrastructure, podcast hosting, and standard social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn). No native mobile application, API, or proprietary platform layer has been disclosed.

Revenue is generated entirely through voluntary individual donations, including themed campaigns such as the '10 for 10 Years Campaign' tied to the organization's tenth anniversary. All end-user services are provided at no cost, with pricing strategy explicitly structured to remove financial barriers to caregiver support. Distribution is fully virtual and nationwide, supplemented by referral partnerships with PocketRN (dementia care via Medicare's GUIDE Model, launched July 2025) and Primary Record (health record organization). The team comprises a small core staff (founder, managing director, director of programming, senior circle facilitator, operations manager) plus a distributed network of volunteer Circle Leaders.

Name

Daughterhood

Legal name

Anne Tumlinson Innovations, LLC

Website

https://daughterhood.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Daughterhood is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free virtual support circles, a top-10-ranked caregiver podcast, and educational resources to U.S. family caregivers of aging parents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Primary revenue stream is donations from individuals and potentially foundations. Organization received 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and runs fundraising campaigns such as the '10 for 10 Years Campaign'. Services are provided free to caregivers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Daughterhood is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free virtual support group Circles, a monthly podcast, an inspirational blog, and curated caregiver resources for family caregivers of aging parents. Services are led by trained volunteer Circle Leaders who are themselves former caregivers and are delivered entirely online at no cost to participants.

Product overview

Daughterhood is a nonprofit community organization providing a unified suite of caregiver support services. The core offerings include free virtual support group Circles (led by trained caregiver volunteers), a monthly podcast featuring expert interviews, and an inspirational blog. The organization also provides curated resources, free downloadable guides, and a partnership program with PocketRN for the Medicare GUIDE dementia care program. All services focus on supporting family caregivers through both practical information and emotional connection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Daughterhood Circles Free virtual support group circles providing peer connection and essential information for family caregivers, including Connection Circles, Topic Circles (dementia, guilt, grief), and specialized circles such as Only Child and Sandwich Generation. Led by trained Circle Leaders who are former caregivers themselves.
• Daughterhood The Podcast Monthly podcast hosted by Rosanne Corcoran featuring interviews with experts discussing practical and emotional aspects of caregiving, distributed through Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
• Daughterhood Blog Inspirational and practical blog content written by founder Anne Tumlinson, Circle Leaders, and guest contributors covering caregiver guilt, dementia care, Medicare, grief, and caregiving challenges.
• GUIDE Program Partnership Partnership with PocketRN offering Medicare's GUIDE Model for dementia caregivers, providing care coordination, 24/7 nurse access, caregiver education and training, and respite care benefits of up to $2,500 per year.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 20 free virtual circles per month connecting caregivers nationwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PocketRNcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPocketRN provides no-cost virtual access to an expert nurse—dedicated Nurse for Life—to support qualifying families and loved ones living with dementia anytime, anywhere. Through this partnership, Daughterhood connects its community to the GUIDE Model, a Medicare innovation providing comprehensive dementia care support including 24/7 nurse access, care coordination, respite care, and caregiver education. The partnership addresses the critical need for dementia caregiving support identified by the Daughterhood community.
• Primary RecordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary Record keeps families on the same page by organizing scattered health information in one place. The platform is always free to access with unlimited premium features available via subscription. Daughterhood features Primary Record on its resources page and links to their GUIDE Model participant finder, helping caregivers access coordinated health information tools.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Family Caregiver Alliance: National nonprofit providing direct caregiver support services, education, and advocacy. Highly comparable as a mission-aligned organization serving family caregivers with peer support, resources, and policy work.
• Caregiver Action Network: Family caregiver nonprofit offering peer support, education, and a national volunteer network. Directly comparable mission and community-driven model.
• Well Spouse Association: Nonprofit providing peer support specifically for spousal caregivers. Closely comparable niche support-group model, though scoped to spousal rather than adult-child caregivers.
• Lotsa Helping Hands: Virtual platform that organizes caregiver support networks, meal trains, and coordination for families. Comparable digital-first caregiver community model, though focused on logistical coordination rather than emotional peer support.
• Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers: Institute dedicated to supporting family and professional caregivers through research, advocacy, and direct programs. Comparable mission and caregiver-centered focus, with deeper research orientation.
• National Alliance for Caregiving: Coalition of organizations focused on advancing family caregiver issues through research, policy, and innovation. Comparable in mission space, though more policy/research oriented than Daughterhood's peer-support delivery.

Broad incumbents

• AARP: Massive membership organization that explicitly lists caregiver resources alongside retirement, health, and advocacy programs. Overlaps with Daughterhood on family caregiver content and support, though as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Alzheimer's Association: Large nonprofit serving patients and families affected by dementia. Comparable in that Daughterhood's dementia-specific Circles address the same caregiver population, but operates at vastly larger scale and with clinical depth.

Emerging players

• PocketRN: Virtual nursing platform that partners with Daughterhood via Medicare's GUIDE Model. Comparable because it directly serves the dementia caregiver population, but as a clinical telehealth provider rather than peer community.
• ARCH National Respite Network: National respite resource network supporting caregivers through service locators and advocacy. Comparable caregiver support focus, but emphasis on respite service access rather than ongoing peer community.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@daughterhood3039
• Facebookfacebook.com/daughterhood
• Instagraminstagram.com/daughterhood
• Xx.com/daughterhood
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/daughterhood

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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