Band of Parents

Name

Band of Parents

Legal name

Band of Parents, Inc.

Website

https://bandofparents.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Cancer Research Nonprofit

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Child and Youth Services (62411), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK)

Keywords

• Childhood cancer research
• Neuroblastoma clinical trials
• Pediatric oncology funding
• Nonprofit fundraising events
• Family support network

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Public Support (Donations): Individual donations from supporters, families, and community members. The primary revenue stream representing 64.57% of total income ($1,030,189 in 2024).
2. Fundraising Events: Revenue from hosted events including golf tournaments, galas, Cycle for Survival teams, and other fundraising activities. Represents 30.15% of total income ($481,059 in 2024).
3. Contributions In-Kind: Non-cash contributions from corporate sponsors and partners. Represented 1.89% of total income ($30,221 in 2024).
4. Merchandise Sales: Sale of Band of Parents merchandise through their shop and seasonal offers (See's Candy, minted, Bonfire, etc.).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Band of Parents is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises money through grassroots fundraising and events to fund innovative research and clinical trials for neuroblastoma, a high-risk childhood cancer. The organization simultaneously operates a peer support network for newly diagnosed families and channels grants to leading pediatric oncology research centers including Memorial Sloan Kettering, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Since its founding in 2007, Band of Parents has committed more than $17 million to neuroblastoma research and family support.

Product overview

Band of Parents is a grassroots nonprofit organization operating primarily through its website and organized events. The organization does not offer a unified software product but rather provides a collection of services including its website platform (for donations, event registration, and information), an online tools portal with external resource links, a peer support network, and merchandise sales. Core activities center on funding innovative neuroblastoma research and clinical trials at major cancer centers (Memorial Sloan Kettering, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia), while simultaneously providing family support through an online community, resource directories, and fundraising events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BOP Merchandise Store Online merchandise shop selling Band of Parents branded apparel and accessories via merchwebstore.com, with seasonal partner storefronts (Bonfire, See's Candy holiday shop, minted, PixieLane Clothing, Empowering Emi Bracelet) that contribute a portion of proceeds back to the organization.
• Fundraising Events Recurring fundraising events hosted or fielded by Band of Parents, including the Play Like a Pro hockey game at Madison Square Garden, Evening of Hope gala, Cycle for Survival indoor cycling teams at multiple U.S. locations, the annual BOP Golf Tournament at Pelham Bay and Split Rock Courses, and the Bound By Hoops charity basketball tournament. Events accept individual participant registrations, team fundraising, and corporate sponsorships, with proceeds directed to neuroblastoma research and family support.
• Donation Program Secure online donation program accepting one-time and recurring monthly contributions via the Band of Parents website and DonateStock.com stock donation portal. Supports suggested tiers of $25, $50, $100, $250, $500, and $1,000, with tax-deductible receipts issued under the organization's 501(c)(3) public charity status.

Quantifiable outcome

• Committed more than $17 million to neuroblastoma research since 2007
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Garden of Dreams FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenter of the Bound By Hoops Charity Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden. Garden of Dreams is a nonprofit that supports programs for children facing challenges. Long-standing partner in events including Play Like a Pro hockey game.
• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary research partner for neuroblastoma vaccine trial and other clinical trials. MSKCC receives the majority of Band of Parents research funding. Dr. Nai-Kong Cheung serves on Band of Parents Medical Advisory Board.
• Children's Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner receiving funding for neuroblastoma research initiatives and clinical trials.
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner receiving funding for neuroblastoma research initiatives. Dr. Kristopher Bosse from CHOP serves on Band of Parents Medical Advisory Board.
• Cycle for Survival (MSKCC)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerBand of Parents fields multiple Cycle for Survival teams across the US (NYC, Westchester, Palo Alto, Miami) raising money for rare cancer research at MSKCC. All funds earmarked for Neuroblastoma Vaccine Trial.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Childhood Cancer Organization: National nonprofit supporting children with cancer and their families through advocacy, education, and research funding. Comparable scope of family support services and childhood cancer advocacy.
• Children's Oncology Group: Largest cooperative pediatric cancer research organization, funded in part by NIH. Indirectly comparable as a broader pediatric cancer research funding body that Band of Parents-funded investigators collaborate with.

Direct peers

• Cookies for Kids' Cancer: Pediatric cancer research nonprofit using grassroots, community-driven fundraising to fund clinical trials. Closely matches Band of Parents' small-team, event-led approach to funding novel therapies.
• Arms Wide Open Childhood Cancer Foundation: Family-founded childhood cancer nonprofit funding research into less toxic treatments. Comparable grassroots origin story and mission-driven funding of innovative pediatric oncology research.
• National Pediatric Cancer Foundation: Nonprofit dedicated to funding pediatric cancer research and clinical trials. Comparable in funding research at leading children's hospitals and focusing on less-toxic, targeted therapies.
• St. Baldrick's Foundation: Major childhood cancer research nonprofit that funds research grants and clinical trials across multiple institutions. Comparable scope and structure to Band of Parents, including event-driven grassroots fundraising.
• Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research: Grassroots childhood cancer research nonprofit that funds research grants across multiple institutions. Comparable peer-to-peer fundraising model and mission to accelerate cures for pediatric cancers.
• CureSearch for Children's Cancer: Nonprofit funding children's cancer research and providing family resources. Comparable mission in pediatric oncology research funding and family support services.
• Solving Kids' Cancer: Childhood cancer nonprofit funding novel clinical trials and supporting affected families. Comparable mission of advancing less toxic treatments and providing family support services.
• Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation: A leading grassroots pediatric cancer research nonprofit funding clinical trials and family support. Directly comparable as a childhood cancer charity with a similar mission-driven, donor-funded model and large research-grant deployment.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BandofParents
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCtUYHQVQ7TdYxBxDFZA532Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/Band-of-Parents-195636573832365
• Instagraminstagram.com/bandofparents

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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