What Piper's Angels Foundation does

Piper's Angels Foundation is a Florida-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2017 that supports individuals and families affected by cystic fibrosis (CF) through a portfolio of roughly eleven programs spanning urgent financial assistance, educational scholarships, mental health and mindfulness, peer mentorship, breathwork and respiratory wellness, care packages, and experiential ocean-based activities. Its mission is to improve the lives of CF families via grassroots advocacy and socially innovative programs, funded through charitable donations, event participation, and merchandise sales. The foundation operates from a single headquarters in Jupiter, Florida (840 Jupiter Park Drive, Suite 102) with a team of 1-10 employees, and has cumulatively supported more than 1,500 program recipients across the United States, Canada, Mexico, India, Ecuador, Tunisia, Egypt, and Gaza.

The organization's core technology stack is minimal — built on a Wix-hosted website, the Classy.org donation platform, a Constant Contact email newsletter, and standard social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) — with no proprietary software, API, or AI/ML components disclosed. Its primary commercial engine is the 'Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis' (X4CF) signature endurance event series, which generates both awareness and fundraising revenue, supplemented by a Gala, additional endurance challenges (Grand Canyon, Northern Ireland, Marco Island), and a branded merchandise storefront. The foundation is led by founder and CEO Travis Suit, is governed by a board of directors, and holds a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency and a 2025 Top Rated Award from GuideStar/Candid, signaling institutional credibility. Business model is pure donation-driven: services are delivered free to eligible CF families, with revenue sourced from individual donors, corporate sponsors, foundation grants, event participation fees, and merchandise sales.

Name

Piper's Angels Foundation

Legal name

Piper's Angels Foundation

Website

https://pipersangels.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Piper's Angels Foundation is a Florida-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2017 that supports over 1,500 individuals and families affected by cystic fibrosis through urgent financial assistance, scholarships, mental health, peer mentorship, breathwork, and ocean-based programs, funded by donations and signature endurance events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cystic Fibrosis Patient Support Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Missions & Global Health NGOs (BPAGACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD), Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF)

Keywords

• Cystic fibrosis support
• Nonprofit health services
• Financial assistance programs
• Patient advocacy services
• Community fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

Palm Beach Gardens

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The foundation relies on charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund its programs supporting CF families. Revenue is generated through direct donations on the website, event participation fees (like The Crossing challenge), and the Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis merchandise store.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Piper's Angels Foundation delivers a suite of free programs to families affected by cystic fibrosis, including urgent financial assistance, educational scholarships, mental health and mindfulness support, peer mentorship, breathwork and wellness sessions, care packages, and ocean-based recreational activities. The foundation also operates international outreach (Angels Abroad) and environmental advocacy programs (Clean Air Initiative, Environmental Stewardship), funded through donations, sponsorships, event participation, and merchandise sales.

Product overview

Piper's Angels Foundation operates as a unified portfolio of cystic fibrosis support programs rather than a modular platform. The core offerings include: Urgent Financial Assistance (UFA) providing immediate financial support to CF families; Forever Stoke Scholarships (FSS) for educational scholarships; Unmasking Mindfulness (UM) for mental health support; Peer To Peer (P2P) for community mentorship; Inspire Breathworks (BWP) for breathwork and wellness; CF Support Sessions for direct support; Care Packages for practical assistance; Angels Abroad for international outreach; and Clean Air Initiative for environmental advocacy. The programs work collectively to address financial, emotional, educational, and environmental needs of the cystic fibrosis community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• X4CF (Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis): Ocean crossing endurance event to raise funds and awareness for cystic fibrosis

Products and services

• UFA: Urgent Financial Assistance Provides immediate financial assistance to families affected by cystic fibrosis to help cover urgent expenses related to treatment and care.
• FSS: Forever Stoke Scholarships Offers educational scholarships to individuals with cystic fibrosis to support their academic pursuits and future goals.
• UM: Unmasking Mindfulness Mental health and mindfulness program providing emotional support and wellness resources for the CF community.
• P2P: Peer To Peer Peer mentorship program connecting individuals and families affected by cystic fibrosis for mutual support and shared experiences.
• BWP: Inspire Breathworks Breathwork and respiratory wellness program designed to support lung health and breathing techniques for CF patients.
• CF Support Sessions Direct support sessions providing guidance, resources, and assistance to individuals and families navigating cystic fibrosis.
• Care Packages Provides physical care packages containing essential items and resources for CF families.
• Angels Abroad International outreach program extending support and resources to CF families globally beyond the United States.
• Clean Air Initiative Environmental advocacy initiative focused on improving air quality and raising awareness about environmental factors affecting CF patients.
• Endowment Fund Long-term financial sustainability program to ensure continued support for CF families.
• Environmental Stewardship Program focused on environmental responsibility and advocacy for cleaner environments benefiting CF patients.
• Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis (X4CF) Ocean crossing endurance event that raises funds and awareness for cystic fibrosis through paddling, swimming, and adventure challenges.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: The largest US nonprofit dedicated to cystic fibrosis, funding research, care, and advocacy. Operates at vastly greater scale than Piper's Angels but competes for the same CF-affected donor base and public awareness.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities: Large nonprofit supporting families of seriously ill children with housing, meals, and resources during medical care. Comparable family-support-for-pediatric-illness model addressing financial and emotional burden.
• Make-A-Wish Foundation: Major nonprofit granting life-expanding experiences to children with critical illnesses, including CF. Comparable 'life-expanding activities' programming (e.g., trips, special experiences) overlap with Piper's Angels' ocean and adventure programs.
• American Lung Association: Large nonprofit addressing lung disease broadly, including cystic fibrosis. Shares respiratory health focus and Breathe with Pride / lung wellness programs but at far greater scale across multiple lung conditions.
• March of Dimes: Established nonprofit focused on maternal and child health, including support for families navigating serious medical conditions. Comparable family health support and advocacy orientation.

Direct peers

• Claire's Place Foundation: Small CF-specific nonprofit providing financial and emotional support to families affected by cystic fibrosis. Closest comparable in size, mission, and program scope to Piper's Angels.
• Boomer Esiason Foundation: CF-focused nonprofit supporting patients and families through scholarships, transplant grants, and research funding. Highly comparable disease-specific family support model to Piper's Angels.
• Cystic Fibrosis Research Institute: CF-focused nonprofit funding research and providing community programs for patients and families. Comparable in serving the same disease community with mixed research/support programming.
• Children's Organ Transplant Association (COTA): Nonprofit providing fundraising assistance and family support for children needing transplants and related care. Comparable disease-specific family financial assistance and community support model.

Emerging players

• Breathe Bravely: Smaller CF-focused nonprofit emphasizing community and quality of life programs for CF patients. Comparable niche, grassroots approach to supporting the cystic fibrosis community.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWLjuMOh7CGcIJnNGSVeWbw
• Facebookfacebook.com/pipersangels
• Instagraminstagram.com/pipersangelsfoundation/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pipersangelsfoundation

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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