Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network

What Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network does

FAACT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2013 by Eleanor Garrow-Holding and headquartered in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. The organization provides education, advocacy, and community support for the 32 million Americans living with food allergies and anaphylaxis, with a small full-time leadership team of approximately 12 staff arranged around vice presidential functions including Education, Medical Education, Public Health, Community Relations, Civil Rights Advocacy, Inclusion Initiatives, and Behavioral Health. Its core product is a portfolio of free programs and resources: the College Resource Center (online toolkit for food allergy students), the Civil Rights Advocacy Program (with dedicated General Counsel providing ADA/Section 504 support and serving 6,800+ families), Camp TAG (allergen-safe summer camp), Teen Retreat, the annual Allergy Summit, the Global Food Industry & Research Summit, the FAACT's Roundtable Podcast, and the Behavioral Health and Inclusion Resource Centers. The technology surface is modest—primarily a website, downloadable resources, and a podcast distributed across 7+ platforms—with no proprietary software platform or AI/ML capabilities.

FAACT operates a hybrid nonprofit revenue model funded by corporate sponsorships and individual donations. Flagship corporate partner Genentech supports a broad cross-section of programs (Behavioral Health, Civil Rights Advocacy, Inclusion, podcast, Camp TAG, summits, retreats, 5K), with Vermont Nut Free Chocolates, the Natalie Giorgi Sunshine Foundation, and MenuTrinfo serving as additional strategic partners providing cash and in-kind support. Distribution is community-led and event-driven: the organization reaches its audience through in-person events (Camp TAG, Teen Retreat, summits, 5K), a multi-platform social media presence across 9+ channels, content marketing via blog and newsletter, and direct advocacy support via phone, email, and video. Free services are provided to all users with no pricing model; the sole transactional element is a 20% discount partnership with Medic Alert Foundation for medical ID products. FAACT's market is the U.S. food allergy community, with primary customer segments including newly diagnosed families, parents and caregivers, college students, schools and school personnel, and adults requiring civil rights advocacy support.

Name

Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network

Legal name

Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team

Website

https://foodallergyawareness.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FAACT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2013 that provides free education, advocacy (including ADA/Section 504 legal support), and community programs for the 32 million Americans living with food allergies and anaphylaxis, serving families, college students, and schools through a Cincinnati-based team of approximately 12 staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

West Chester

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: FAACT receives support from corporate sponsors including Genentech, Vermont Nut Free Chocolates, and Natalie Giorgi Sunshine Foundation. These partnerships fund programs including education initiatives, Behavioral Health Resource Program, Civil Rights Advocacy Program, Inclusion Initiatives, events, and scholarships.
2. Donations: The organization accepts donations from individuals and families to support its mission of educating, advocating, and raising awareness for individuals and families affected by food allergies and life-threatening anaphylaxis.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FAACT is a nonprofit organization that provides free education, advocacy, and community support programs for individuals and families affected by food allergies and anaphylaxis. Core offerings include the Civil Rights Advocacy Program (assisting with ADA and Section 504 accommodations), the College Resource Center, Camp TAG summer camp, Teen Retreat, annual Allergy Summit and Global Food Industry & Research Summit, Strides for Safety 5K, FAACT's Roundtable Podcast, Behavioral Health resources, and school-based curricula. All services are provided free of charge and funded through donations and corporate partnerships.

Product overview

FAACT (Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team) is a nonprofit organization functioning as a comprehensive resource and advocacy platform rather than a traditional technology product. The organization provides a unified portfolio of educational resources, support services, and community programs centered on food allergy awareness and management. Core offerings include FAACT's Roundtable Podcast (audio content), the College Resource Center (resource platform with checklists and legal guidance), the Behavioral Health Resource Center (mental health support), and the Civil Rights Advocacy Program (free advocacy service). Additional programs include Camp TAG (summer camp), educational curricula, teen retreats, annual summits, the Strides for Safety 5K event, and various downloadable resources such as travel checklists. The organization is led by a team including President & CEO Eleanor Garrow-Holding and multiple Vice Presidents covering Education, Medical Education, Community Relations, Public Health, Inclusion Initiatives, Civil Rights Advocacy, and Behavioral Health, along with Directors of Marketing, Support Group Development, and Education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Civil Rights Advocacy Program Free advocacy service assisting food-allergic individuals and families with civil rights concerns and disability accommodations, helping them understand and exercise rights under the ADA and Section 504. Includes complimentary consultations and direct one-on-one support via phone, email, and video calls.

Quantifiable outcome

• Assisted 6,800 families with civil rights advocacy and disability accommodations

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• GenentechflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGenentech supports FAACT's mission-based education and awareness initiatives, Behavioral Health Resource Program, Civil Rights Advocacy Program, Inclusion Initiatives, FAACT's Roundtable Podcast, as well as FAACT's Strides for Safety 5K, Camp TAG (The Allergy Gang), FAACT's Allergy Summit, FAACT's Teen Retreat, and FAACT's Global Food Industry & Research Summit. This is a significant multi-program partnership providing substantial funding for FAACT's core initiatives.
• Vermont Nut Free ChocolatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVermont Nut Free Chocolates supports FAACT's Camp TAG (The Allergy Gang) and FAACT's Allergy Summit. The company also provides in-kind donations for all of FAACT's programs, helping to support food allergy-friendly experiences at events.
• Natalie Giorgi Sunshine FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Natalie Giorgi Sunshine Foundation supports FAACT's Camp TAG Scholarship Program and is supporting families to attend Camp TAG in Ohio and Tennessee. The foundation is dedicated to supporting safe summer camp experiences for kids and teens managing life-threatening allergies and other conditions.
• MenuTrinfocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMenuTrinfo partnered with FAACT to provide leading-edge food allergy education, risk-reduction strategies, and emergency preparedness plans to food service facilities. MenuTrinfo's AllerTrain program, the leading allergy education platform in the food service industry, works with FAACT to help colleges and dining services safely serve people with food allergies. FAACT and MenuTrinfo collaborate on college dining services training and certification programs.
• Medic Alert FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedic Alert Foundation has partnered with FAACT to offer a 20% discount for new subscriptions to Medic Alert medical ID products. FAACT promotes Medic Alert jewelry and services to its community as a recommended resource for individuals with food allergies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA): AAFA is a national patient advocacy nonprofit serving patients with asthma and allergies, including food allergies. It overlaps with FAACT on patient education, advocacy, and community programs, though it covers a broader allergic-condition mandate.
• Allergy & Asthma Network: Allergy & Asthma Network is a patient advocacy organization providing education, advocacy, and community support for allergy and asthma patients. It is directly comparable to FAACT in mission, target audience, and program mix (education, support, advocacy).
• Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE): FARE is the largest US food allergy patient advocacy and research organization, serving the same food allergy community as FAACT with overlapping mission (education, research funding, advocacy, awareness). It is the closest direct competitor in scope and audience.
• Kids With Food Allergies (KFA): KFA is a food allergy patient advocacy nonprofit focused on families and children, with peer support, education, and webinars. It directly competes with FAACT's family-focused programming (Camp TAG, parent education, support groups).

Emerging players

• Spokin: Spokin is a digital platform providing food allergy discovery, reviews, and community content for families and individuals. It overlaps with FAACT's informational and community engagement functions but operates as a for-profit platform rather than a nonprofit.
• End Allergies Together (E.A.T.): E.A.T. is a smaller nonprofit funding food allergy research and raising awareness, overlapping with FAACT on mission and donor pool but with a narrower research-funding focus. Comparable as a peer nonprofit in the same disease space.
• AllergyStrong: AllergyStrong is a smaller food allergy advocacy nonprofit focused on awareness, education, and community events. It is an emerging peer operating in the same food allergy mission space but at a smaller scale than FAACT.

Regional players

• MenuTrinfo / AllerTrain: MenuTrinfo's AllerTrain program is a food service allergy training and certification platform that is an existing FAACT partner. It is a peer in the food allergy ecosystem — not a patient advocacy nonprofit, but addressing the same food allergy safety challenge via training.

Others

• MedicAlert Foundation: MedicAlert Foundation is a partner of FAACT providing medical ID products and serving people with chronic medical conditions including food allergies. It is an ecosystem partner with overlapping beneficiary population.

Broad incumbents

• American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI): AAAAI is a large professional medical society for allergists/immunologists. It is a broader incumbent in the allergy ecosystem, addressing the food allergy condition from a clinical/provider angle rather than direct patient advocacy like FAACT.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/faactnews
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCLOiwxxFO9yTCI84qXDB0KA
• Facebookfacebook.com/407102649420617
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/faact-food-allergy-&-anaphylaxis-connection-team
• Instagraminstagram.com/faactnews
• TikToktiktok.com/@faactnews?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
• Pinterestpinterest.com/FAACT

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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