Sheridan House Family Ministries

What Sheridan House Family Ministries does

Sheridan House Family Ministries, Inc. is a private, faith-based nonprofit ministry founded in 1968 and headquartered at 1700 S Flamingo Rd in Davie, Florida, with a secondary counseling office at 5555 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. The organization operates an integrated portfolio of family-support ministries: a Residential Program housing at-risk boys in structured on-campus homes, a Single Mom Ministry providing food pantry, clothing boutique, housing support, car repair and rental assistance, two Counseling Centers offering individual and family sessions, a Parenting On Purpose radio broadcast and parenting education program, and Men's and Women's Bible study programs distributed as audio/video content and podcasts via iTunes. Its core technology stack is conventional for a mid-sized ministry: a WordPress-based website (sheridanhouse.org), digital content delivery for Bible study series (Steadfast Hope, Wisdom's Way, James, Mark), and the Kindful donation platform for online giving.

The ministry's business model is donation-driven and multi-channel. It generates revenue through voluntary charitable contributions and recurring giving via Kindful, planned giving instruments (appreciated securities, real estate, life insurance, business interests, retirement plans, estate gifts), the Family Values Florida specialty license plate program ($85 per plate, 16,233 sold toward a 20,000-plate funding milestone), the YourChange round-up mobile app on iOS and Android, a Brick Campaign ($150-$300 commemorative bricks at the Family Resource Center), vehicle donations, and a recurring annual event calendar including golf tournaments, a Key Largo Classic fishing tournament, a men's golf retreat, an annual auction, a Non-Event Event, a Family Values 5K, and seasonal food, toy, and school-supply drives. A new 2026 partnership with Financial Planning Ministry adds free estate planning webinars and document preparation as a planned-giving engagement channel. The customer base is distributed across program participants (boys, single mothers, counseling clients, Bible study subscribers) and a broad base of individual donors, event sponsors, and legacy givers in the Southeast Florida Christian community.

Strategically, Sheridan House is governed by a Board of Directors with Dr. Bob Barnes serving as President & CEO (Executive Director), and has served over 1,000,000 families cumulatively since founding. The organization operates with 11-50 employees and pursues incremental programmatic expansion rather than geographic scaling, maintaining a Southeast Florida footprint while diversifying revenue streams, deepening donor engagement through digital tools and planned-giving partnerships, and broadening its content library of faith-based educational materials.

Name

Sheridan House Family Ministries

Legal name

Sheridan House Family Ministries, Inc.

Website

https://sheridanhouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sheridan House Family Ministries is a faith-based nonprofit founded in 1968 in Davie, Florida, operating residential care for at-risk boys, single-mom support services, counseling centers, parenting education, and Bible study programs funded through donations, events, and planned giving.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-based family services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Religious Organizations (8131), Child and Youth Services (62411)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

Keywords

• Residential youth care
• Family counseling services
• Single mother support
• Christian family ministry
• Religious nonprofit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Davie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Sheridan House generates revenue primarily through charitable donations from individuals, families, and supporters. The organization accepts general donations, recurring giving, and one-time contributions through its Kindful donation platform. Donors can designate gifts to specific initiatives including general donations, Single Parent Ministry, Residential Contributions, Counseling services, and Boys Home programs.
2. Commemorative Brick Sales: The Brick Campaign sells commemorative bricks at the Family Resource Center. Two sizes are available: 4x8 inch bricks for $150 (3 lines with 18 characters per line) and 8x8 inch bricks for $300 (6 lines with 18 characters per line). Bricks can be inscribed with names, memorials, Bible verses, or messages.
3. Vehicle Donations: Sheridan House accepts vehicle donations as a revenue stream. Acceptance criteria include: 100,000 miles or less, 10 years or newer, no major mechanical issues, running condition with working A/C. All vehicle donations are tax-deductible.
4. Family Values License Plate Program: The organization sells Family Values license plates for $85, with proceeds supporting the ministry. The program aims to reach 20,000 plates, at which point the tags will completely fund two children's homes. Currently at 10,268 plates.
5. YourChange Round-up Giving App: YourChange is a mobile giving tool that automatically rounds up credit or debit card purchases to the nearest dollar and donates the difference to Sheridan House. Users download the app and link their cards to participate.
6. Gift Planning and Planned Giving: Sheridan House facilitates planned giving through various instruments including appreciated securities, real estate, life insurance, business interests, personal property, loan notes, estate gifts, and retirement plans. No specific fees or percentages are disclosed.
7. Estate Planning Webinar Partnership: Through partnership with Financial Planning Ministries, Sheridan House offers free estate planning webinars valued at $3,000-$4,000. Services include free Last Will and Testament ($800 value) or Living Family Trust ($3,000-$4,000 value) creation. The ministry benefits from this partnership to serve supporters.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Sheridan House Family Ministries is a nonprofit Christian ministry that delivers residential care for at-risk boys, single-mother support programs, professional counseling for individuals and families, biblical parenting education through radio and seminars, and men's and women's Bible study curricula. It also runs faith-based community engagement through seasonal drives (Back-to-School, Thanksgiving Food, Christmas Toy) and donor-supported fundraising events.

Product overview

Sheridan House Family Ministries is a multifaceted Christian ministry offering a portfolio of interconnected programs designed to strengthen families. The core offerings include Residential Boys' Homes providing structured living, Counseling Centers offering individual counseling sessions, a Single Mom Ministry supporting single mothers and their children, Family Resources with educational materials and an online bookstore, and the Parenting on Purpose radio broadcast. The ministry also provides Bible study programs for both men and women featuring downloadable audio lessons and lesson handouts across various series. Digital giving tools include the YourChange round-up mobile app and the Family Values license plate program. Additional support services include estate planning webinars, gift planning, vehicle donations, and commemorative brick campaigns. Events such as the Key Largo Classic Fishing Tournament, Men's Golf Retreat, Family Values 5K, and holiday food and toy drives round out the ministry's community engagement offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Program for Boys A residential care program providing housing, meals, case management, tutoring, and biblical guidance for at-risk boys in difficult family circumstances. Delivered at the Davie, FL campus with no fees to families.
• Counseling Center Services Professional individual, family, and pastoral counseling sessions delivered at the Davie, FL counseling center and the East Counseling Office in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
• Single Mom Ministry A support program for enrolled single mothers and their children providing emergency assistance, food pantry, clothing boutique, housing support, car repair assistance, rental assistance, and access to annual drives (Back-to-School, Thanksgiving Food, Christmas Toy).
• Family Resources Educational resources and materials including an online bookstore that equip families to navigate life successfully according to biblical principles.
• Parenting On Purpose A parenting program combining a radio broadcast, seminars, and speaking engagements that encourages, equips, and educates families with biblical guidance on parenting, marriage, and raising responsible children.
• Men's Bible Study Bible study program for men featuring audio lessons, lesson handouts, and downloadable MP3 recordings covering series on James, Ephesians, Mark, and the Steadfast Hope series.
• Women's Bible Study Bible study program for women including the Wisdom's Way series, Steadfast Hope series, Mark My Words lessons, and Songs for the Journey series, with lesson handouts and audio/video content.
• YourChange Mobile Giving App A third-party round-up giving mobile application that automatically rounds up users' credit or debit card purchases to the nearest dollar and donates the difference to Sheridan House; available on iOS and Android.
• Brick Campaign Commemorative brick program allowing donors to inscribe names, memorialize loved ones, or honor friends with bricks displayed at the Family Resource Center. Available in 4x8 ($150, 3 lines, 18 characters per line) and 8x8 ($300, 6 lines, 18 characters per line) sizes.
• Family Values License Plate A Florida specialty license plate program sold for $85 per plate, with proceeds supporting the ministry; 16,233 plates on the road toward a goal of 20,000 that fully funds two children's homes. Plate replacement is processed at the Sheridan House campus or by mail with a 7-10 day turnaround.
• Estate Planning Webinar A free one-hour live webinar explaining probate, wills, trusts, and estate planning, paired with complimentary Last Will and Testament (valued at $800) or Living Family Trust (valued at $3,000-$4,000) preparation for participants who attend and complete the questionnaire. Offered through partnership with Financial Planning Ministry.
• Gift Planning (Planned Giving) Planned giving services facilitating donations of appreciated securities, real estate, life insurance, business interests, personal property, loan notes, estate gifts, and retirement plans.
• Vehicle Donation Program A program accepting tax-deductible vehicle donations with acceptance criteria of 100,000 miles or less, 10 years or newer, no major mechanical issues, and running condition with working A/C.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Financial Planning MinistrycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2026Partnership to offer free estate planning webinars and document creation to Sheridan House supporters. The Financial Planning Ministry provides free Last Will and Testament ($800 value) or Living Family Trust ($3,000-$4,000 value) creation for participants who attend the webinar and complete the questionnaire. Sheridan House benefits by serving its supporters while the partner organization conducts the estate planning business. The next webinar is scheduled for April 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
• PGA Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost venue for the annual Men's Golf Retreat. Located at 1916 Perfect Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986. The partnership provides the venue for the ministry's sold-out annual golf retreat event.
• Hilton Garden InnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred hotel partner for Men's Golf Retreat attendees. Located at 8540 Commerce Center Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL 34896. Provides accommodation for out-of-town retreat participants.
• Eagle Trace Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost venue for the annual Sheridan House Golf Tournament. Located at 1111 Eagle Trace Blvd W, Coral Springs, FL 33071. The November 6, 2026 tournament is held at this venue.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: National network of faith-based social service agencies providing family support, counseling, housing assistance, and food security. Comparable mission area (faith-rooted family support) and overlapping service lines including single-parent and family counseling support.
• World Vision: Large Christian humanitarian organization providing child sponsorship, family support, and community development globally. Comparable in faith-based donor-supported family and child welfare mission, though far broader in geographic scope.
• Focus on the Family: Large national Christian family ministry with broadcast, counseling, and parenting resources. Broader in scale and scope but directly comparable in faith-based parenting guidance, family counseling, and biblical resource offerings that overlap with Sheridan House's Parenting On Purpose ministry.
• Salvation Army: Large religious-affiliated charity providing family services, residential programs, and emergency assistance. Comparable in faith-based service delivery, multi-program family support model, and broad donor-supported funding structure.

Direct peers

• Bethany Christian Services: Faith-based nonprofit providing family preservation, foster care, adoption, and counseling services. Directly comparable as a religious-affiliated family services organization with a residential and counseling footprint similar to Sheridan House.
• Children's Home Society of Florida: Florida-based nonprofit providing child welfare services including residential care, counseling, and family support. Operates in the same Southeast Florida region with overlapping service lines (residential, counseling, family support).
• Boys Town: Father Flanagan-founded faith-based organization providing residential care and family support services for at-risk youth, operating nationally. Directly comparable in mission (residential youth care under faith-based framework), beneficiary type, and multi-program service model.
• Teen Challenge: Faith-based residential program network primarily serving adolescents and adults in crisis. Comparable in faith-based residential care model and donor-supported funding structure.
• Mercy Multiplied: Faith-based nonprofit providing residential counseling and life skills programs for young women. Comparable in faith-rooted residential care model combined with counseling services, though differs in target gender.

Emerging players

• Young Life: Christian youth organization focused on mentoring and outreach to adolescents. Comparable faith-based youth engagement model and donor-supported funding, though focused on community outreach rather than residential care.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sheridanhouse
• Facebookfacebook.com/SheridanHouse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sheridan-house-family-ministries-inc-

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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