Dake Foundation

Name

Dake Foundation

Legal name

Dake Foundation for Children

Website

https://www.dakefoundation.org/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Foundation / Disability Services Grant-Making

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Disability grant funding
• Adaptive equipment grants
• Children disability services
• Community nonprofit grants
• Charitable fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

Saratoga Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting the foundation's mission to help children with disabilities access equipment and services unavailable through insurance or family budgets.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for fundraising events (Child's Play, Golf for Fun, Bike for Kids) with various sponsorship tiers and recognition benefits.
3. Event Fundraising: Revenue generated from ticketed fundraising events including galas, golf tournaments, and stationary bike challenges. The foundation typically grants over $100,000 annually from these fundraising activities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Dake Foundation for Children operates two grant programs that fund adaptive equipment and accessibility improvements for children and young adults under 21 with documented disabilities within an 80-mile radius of Saratoga Springs, NY. The Individual Grants Program funds adaptive bikes, tricycles, strollers, all-terrain wheelchairs, communication devices, camp tuition, and approved therapies not covered by insurance. The Community Grants Program funds local 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking to make their spaces or programming more accessible and inclusive. The foundation's operations are funded through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and signature fundraising events.

Product overview

Dake Foundation for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates grant programs and fundraising events to provide children with disabilities access to adaptive equipment and services. The core offerings include an Individual Grants Program for direct equipment funding (adaptive bikes, tricycles, wheelchairs, communication devices) and a Community Grants Program for local nonprofits improving accessibility. The foundation organizes three signature fundraising events: Child's Play (annual gala), Golf for Fun (golf tournament), and Bike for Kids (stationary bike relay). Additional services include volunteer opportunities, corporate sponsorships, and an online donation platform. All services focus on children under 21 with disabilities within an 80-mile radius of Saratoga Springs, NY.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Grants Program Grant program providing funding for adaptive equipment and services to children and young adults (under 21) with documented disabilities who reside within an 80-mile radius of Saratoga Springs, NY. Covers items such as adaptive bicycles, tricycles, strollers, all-terrain wheelchairs, stationary play equipment, electronic devices with communication software, camp tuition, and approved therapies. Applications reviewed by the Medical Advisory Panel and Board.
• Community Grants Program Grant program providing funding to local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations seeking to make their spaces or programming more accessible and inclusive for children with disabilities. Community grants are accepted during specific windows (July 1 – December 31 and February 1 – May 1 annually). Since launch, the foundation has provided nearly $85,000 of support to 17 local nonprofits.
• Child's Play Event Annual fundraising gala held at Saratoga Performing Arts Center featuring food, entertainment, and sponsorships to support the foundation's grant programs. Event includes tiered sponsorship levels (Broadway, Canfield, Carousel, At the Rail) and draws over 400 attendees.
• Golf for Fun Tournament Annual golf tournament held at Van Patten Golf Club in Clifton Park, NY, to raise funds for the foundation's grant programs. Includes registration, greens fees, cart, continental breakfast, and lunch, with sponsorship tiers.
• Bike for Kids Annual stationary bike relay event where teams of 4 compete to earn bragging rights for most miles raced and funds raised. Includes raffle giveaways and costume contests; held at the Saratoga Regional YMCA.
• Online Donation Platform Online donation system allowing individuals to make tax-deductible contributions to support children with disabilities. Donations can also be made by mail to the foundation's P.O. Box.
• Volunteer Program Program enabling community members to volunteer for events, fundraising, deliveries, and communication activities supporting the foundation's mission.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program Corporate sponsorship program offering tiered sponsorship levels for fundraising events including recognition via printed materials, event signage, and website/social media posts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 330 children helped since 2009
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 May 2026SPAC serves as the venue for the foundation's major annual fundraiser Child's Play. Over 400 guests attend this event on the SPAC grounds, making it a central partnership for fundraising efforts.
• DZ RestaurantsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerNancy Bambara, VP/COO of DZ Restaurants, serves as Immediate Past President of the Board. DZ Restaurants is a sponsor at the Broadway level for Child's Play event.
• Hoffman Car WashmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerBroadway-level sponsor for the Child's Play event. Represents one of the highest-tier corporate sponsorships.
• Mohawk ChevroletmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCanfield-level sponsor for Child's Play event. Major corporate supporter of foundation activities.
• Mohawk HondamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCanfield-level sponsor for Child's Play event. Major corporate supporter of foundation activities.
• SM2 DevsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCanfield-level sponsor for Child's Play event. Provides website and technical services for the foundation.
• Albany MedmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCarousel-level sponsor for Child's Play event. Represents healthcare sector support for the foundation's mission.
• AnthemmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCarousel-level sponsor for Child's Play event. Health insurance provider supporting foundation activities.
• MVP HealthcaremajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCarousel-level sponsor for Child's Play event. Donna Hermann previously worked at MVP Health Care before joining the Board as Vice President.
• AIM ServicessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerAt the Rail-level sponsor for Child's Play event. Organization serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Saratoga Regional YMCAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAaron Ditch, Executive Director of Saratoga Springs YMCA Branch, serves on the Board of Directors. The YMCA is a venue partner for the Bike for Kids event.
• Van Patten Golf ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for the annual Golf for Fun tournament. Located in Clifton Park, NY.
• Anheuser-BuschmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold-level sponsor for Bike for Kids event. Major corporate sponsor supporting foundation activities.
• Coca-Cola Beverages NortheastmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold-level sponsor for Bike for Kids event. Major corporate sponsor supporting foundation activities.
• Molson CoorssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver-level sponsor for Bike for Kids event. Corporate sponsor.
• The Queensbury HotelsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver-level sponsor for Bike for Kids event. Local hospitality partner.
• Bunzl R3 DistributionsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver-level sponsor for Golf for Fun tournament.
• Bonded ConcretesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCarousel-level sponsor for Child's Play event.
• de Jonghe Original JewelrysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCarousel-level sponsor for Child's Play event.
• Druthers Brewing CosupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCarousel-level sponsor for Child's Play event.
• JanitronicssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCarousel-level sponsor for Child's Play event.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Variety — the Children's Charity: National nonprofit that funds adaptive equipment, mobility devices, and accessibility programs for children with disabilities — the closest direct analog to Dake's Individual Grants model, but operating across multiple regional chapters.
• Make-A-Wish Foundation: Largest U.S. grantmaker fulfilling wishes for children with critical illnesses; comparable business model of event-driven fundraising, corporate sponsorships, and granting life-changing experiences to medically-referred children.
• Starlight Children's Foundation: National nonprofit delivering programs, equipment, and distraction/therapy tools to hospitalized and seriously ill children; comparable mission of filling insurance/coverage gaps for children with medical needs through community-raised funds.
• KultureCity: Nonprofit that funds sensory-inclusive programming, adaptive equipment, and accessibility upgrades for venues serving individuals with disabilities — directly aligned with Dake's Community Grants model funding accessibility improvements at local nonprofits.
• Marty Lyons Foundation: Long-running small nonprofit granting wishes and special experiences to children with terminal or life-threatening illnesses; similar model of community- and event-driven fundraising for individual beneficiary grants.
• Believe in Tomorrow Children's Foundation: Mid-sized nonprofit funding pediatric medical respite housing, retreats, and experiences for critically ill children; similar donor-base structure with corporate sponsors and individual donations underwriting individualized beneficiary grants.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: Large national nonprofit delivering disability and behavioral health services including adaptive equipment and inclusive programming; broader in scope and scale than Dake but overlapping heavily on mission and beneficiary population.
• Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA): Major national nonprofit funding research, care, and adaptive equipment for individuals with neuromuscular diseases; overlaps with Dake on adaptive-equipment funding for children with physical disabilities but operates at vastly greater scale.
• Shriners Children's: Network of pediatric specialty hospitals providing orthopaedic, burn, and spinal cord injury care to children regardless of family ability to pay; shares Dake's mission of enabling participation for children with physical disabilities but through direct clinical delivery rather than grants.

Emerging players

• Jett Foundation: Smaller disease-specific nonprofit funding adaptive equipment, accessibility, and programs for children and young adults with Duchenne muscular dystrophy; comparable in scale and grantmaking focus but narrower in disease scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DakeFoundationForChildren
• Instagraminstagram.com/dakefoundationforchildren
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/karen-and-gary-duke-foundation-for-children

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

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