Brace for IMPACT 46

What Brace for IMPACT 46 does

Brace for IMPACT 46 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2014 by former MLB pitcher Kyle McClellan and his wife Bridget McClellan, with Federal Tax ID 47-3124959 and headquarters in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri. The organization delivers humanitarian programs for children and families across two geographies: Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, and North St. Louis, Missouri. Core Haiti programs include the IDADEE Children's Home (shelter for 40 resident children plus primary and secondary schools serving 500+ community children), the CHIDA Medical Clinic (serving 1,000 individuals with 183 sustainable medical positions), the Breaking Bread school meal program (employing five local cooks), and a Water & Sanitation program built in partnership with Water Mission (eight wells and eight safe water systems benefiting 30,000 individuals, plus nearly 600 latrines). North St. Louis operations center on a housing partnership with Tabernacle Community Development Corporation that acquires, refurbishes, and rents homes to families in need, supplemented by a Tornado Relief Program responding to the May 16, 2025 EF3 tornado.

Name

Brace for IMPACT 46

Legal name

Brace for IMPACT 46

Website

https://braceforimpact46.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Brace for IMPACT 46 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2014 by former MLB pitcher Kyle McClellan that delivers children's shelter, education, medical care, water/sanitation, and housing programs to children and families in Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, and North St. Louis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid and Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE), Health, Population & WASH Aid Programs (BPADABAC)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Child welfare programs
• Community development
• Nonprofit charitable organization
• Donor fundraising programs

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual donors supporting Haiti programs (meal programs, education, medical care, skills training, job creation) and North St. Louis programs (housing, educational seminars, community support)
2. Child Sponsorship: Monthly recurring sponsorship program at $35, $75, or $208 per month supporting children at IDADEE Children's Home in Haiti with shelter, food, clothing, education, and medical care
3. Event Fundraising: Annual Golf Invitational and Night of Champions Gala events with registration fees, sponsorships, and auction items generating revenue
4. Ambassador Program Fundraising: Circle of Impact ambassador program requiring $6,000 annual fundraising goal through promoting coffee products, hosting events, and collaborative fundraising efforts

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Brace for IMPACT 46 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that funds and operates humanitarian programs for children and families in Cap-Haïtien, Haiti and North St. Louis, Missouri. Its programs include the IDADEE Children's Home (shelter, education, meals, and medical care for 40 resident children plus 500+ community schoolchildren), the CHIDA Medical Clinic, the Breaking Bread school meals program, a Water & Sanitation initiative, a North St. Louis housing refurbishment program, and emergency relief including a Tornado Relief Program. The organization sustains these programs through individual donations, recurring child sponsorships, fundraising events, and volunteer ambassador activity.

Product overview

Brace for IMPACT 46 is a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of humanitarian programs rather than a commercial product. The core offerings include the IDADEE Children's Home in Haiti providing shelter, education, medical care, and nutrition; the CHIDA Medical Clinic serving surrounding communities; and housing programs in North St. Louis through partnerships. Donation-based programs include Child Sponsorship at IDADEE ($35-$208/month) and general fund donations. The organization hosts fundraising events including an annual Golf Invitational and Night of Champions Gala. The Circle of Impact ambassador program enables volunteers to fundraise and support programs. An online shop sells branded merchandise through Shopify.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IDADEE Children's Home A children's home in Cap-Haïtien, Haiti providing permanent shelter, education, nutritious meals, medical care, and a biblical upbringing to 40 resident children, with co-located primary and secondary schools serving 500+ local community children.
• CHIDA Medical Clinic Medical clinic providing care to 1,000 children and adults in communities surrounding IDADEE in Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, staffed by Haitian and American medical professionals working side-by-side, sustaining 183 medical positions.
• Breaking Bread School Meals Program
• Water & Sanitation Program
• North St. Louis Housing Program
• Child Sponsorship Program
• Circle of Impact Ambassador Program
• Annual Golf Invitational Fundraising Event Annual golf tournament at WingHaven Country Club (O'Fallon, MO) featuring a full day of golf, lunch, dinner, contests, and a silent auction, with sponsorship tiers from $500 (Hole Sponsor) to $5,000 (Title Sponsor) and foursome entries at $1,000.
• Night of Champions Gala Fundraising Event Annual star-studded gala at Four Seasons St. Louis featuring dinner, dancing, and a fine auction to support Brace for IMPACT 46's programs.
• Tornado Relief Program Emergency response program supporting families affected by the May 16 EF3 tornado in St. Louis with community cleanup, daily living items, transportation cost supplements, temporary housing, and food pantry support.
• Online Merchandise Shop

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 children provided permanent shelter at IDADEE; 500+ children receiving education; 1,000 individuals receiving medical care; 30,000+ with clean water access

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tabernacle Community Development CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to acquire and refurbish residences in North St. Louis region. Families receive homes through this partnership and participate in quarterly family-focused seminars with community coordinator support.
• Water MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to establish wells and safe water systems in Haiti. Established 8 wells and 8 safe water systems benefiting 30,000 individuals, with private funding support.
• EBAC Children's HomecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal Haitian organization that founded the children's home concept. Dr. Wislyn Avenard, who grew up at EBAC, now runs the CHIDA Medical Clinic.
• Adam and Jenny WainwrightminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMLB pitcher and his wife who joined Kyle and Bridget McClellan on the founding mission trip to Haiti that inspired the creation of Brace for IMPACT 46.
• Big League ImpactminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMLB player-founded non-profit organization with aligned mission of making an impact. Listed as a partner on the Haiti page.
• Pittsburgh Kids FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren's charity foundation with aligned mission. Listed as a partner organization.
• Hand of Hope (Joyce Meyer Ministries)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries supporting programs in Haiti. Listed as a partner organization.
• St. Louis Corporate PartnerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal corporations in St. Louis area that partner with Brace for IMPACT 46 to support housing programs in North St. Louis and community development initiatives.
• Brew for Impact CoffeeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoffee product that ambassadors promote individually or in small business settings as part of Circle of Impact fundraising program. Ambassadors receive monthly bags as rewards.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Water Mission: Established WASH nonprofit that partnered with Brace for IMPACT 46 to build 8 wells and 8 safe water systems in Haiti serving 30,000 individuals. Closely comparable in WASH program delivery and beneficiary scale.
• Big League Impact: MLB player-founded nonprofit with aligned mission of raising funds for humanitarian causes. Already listed as a partner organization on Brace for IMPACT 46's Haiti page, making it the most direct peer in terms of founder background, donor base, and mission alignment.
• Tabernacle Community Development Corporation: Strategic partner for Brace for IMPACT 46's North St. Louis housing program, acquiring and refurbishing homes for families in need. Direct peer in mission focus on affordable housing and community development in the St. Louis region.
• EBAC Children's Home: Original Haitian organization that founded the children's home concept from which IDADEE was developed. Dr. Wislyn Avenard, who grew up at EBAC, now runs CHIDA Medical Clinic, making this a direct peer in operating model and geography.
• Hand of Hope (Joyce Meyer Ministries): Humanitarian arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries supporting programs in Haiti, particularly IDADEE. Directly comparable as a faith-rooted nonprofit operating in the same Cap-Haïtien ecosystem.
• Pittsburgh Kids Foundation: Children's charity foundation with aligned mission supporting children and families, listed as a current partner. Closely comparable in mission focus on child welfare and donor-driven humanitarian programming.
• 30 For the Kids: Nonprofit dedicated to raising funds and awareness for children and families facing serious medical and life challenges. Connected through board member Aaron Summers (VP) and highly comparable in mission focus.

Broad incumbents

• Food for the Poor: Large faith-based international relief organization with significant Haiti operations. Comparable in mission focus on Haitian children, families, and community development, though operating at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Hope for Haiti: Established nonprofit providing healthcare, education, and economic development in Haiti. Comparable in geography and integrated program model (medical clinic, school, community development), with substantially larger scale and longer track record.
• Habitat for Humanity: Global nonprofit focused on affordable housing and home rehabilitation. Comparable to Brace for IMPACT 46's North St. Louis housing program through Tabernacle CDC, though Habitat operates at significantly larger scale across many geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/braceforimpact46
• Instagraminstagram.com/circle_of_impact
• Xx.com/Brace4Impact46
• Facebookfacebook.com/braceforimpact46
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brace-for-impact-46

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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