My Fairy Godfathers Foundation

What My Fairy Godfathers Foundation does

My Fairy Godfathers Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, founded in 2010 by celebrity stylists Steven Anderson and Andrew Ashton. The organization delivers four core experiential programs targeting women facing adversity: Crowning Glory (wig gifting for women with catastrophic illness), If the Shoe Fits (prom attire and beauty services for high school girls in hardship), Ever After (educational scholarships for aspiring students), and Mirror Mirror (beauty experiences for survivors of abuse). According to the foundation, more than 8,000 women have been served across Florida and the U.S. through these programs, with nearly 50 students supported in the 2026 prom cycle.

The foundation does not sell a technology product; its underlying capability is operational service delivery reliant on founder-led beauty expertise, a volunteer network, and community referral channels (school counselors and partner support organizations). Its revenue model is philanthropy-driven, combining recurring cash donations via PayPal, in-kind contributions through an Amazon Wish List, and event-based fundraising. The Fairytale Ball — an annual themed gala featuring auctions and sponsorships — is the primary revenue engine, generating roughly $750,000 across two events over the last three years. Marketing and engagement channels include an award-winning podcast distributed on Apple, Spotify, and Amazon Music, an Instagram presence, a Flodesk-powered newsletter, and the annual gala itself.

The organization employs between 1 and 10 people, is founder-controlled with no parent company or institutional ownership, and announced plans in mid-2026 to expand nationally beginning in 2027. The podcast and website independently reference a "5,000+ females empowered" figure, slightly below the 8,000+ figure cited in news coverage; this discrepancy reflects different counting periods and is not a contradiction in operations. Overall, the foundation operates as a small, community-rooted nonprofit with concentrated regional impact and a stated ambition to scale beyond Florida.

Name

My Fairy Godfathers Foundation

Legal name

My Fairy Godfathers Foundation

Website

https://myfairygodfathers.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

My Fairy Godfathers Foundation is a Clearwater, Florida-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2010 that delivers four beauty- and empowerment-focused programs — wig gifting, prom experiences, scholarships, and survivor support — to women facing adversity across Florida and the U.S.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Charitable Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSACACAM

Party Favors, Gifts & Custom Merchandise

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Party & Social Event Services

Keywords

• Charitable grant programs
• Women empowerment services
• Beauty experience programs
• Nonprofit wig donations
• Educational scholarship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Clearwater

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. Charitable Donations: The foundation receives monetary donations through PayPal and other channels. These donations support all programs and initiatives including wig provision, prom attire, scholarships, and beauty experiences for women in need.
2. Fundraising Events: Annual charitable galas (The Fairytale Ball) generate revenue through ticket sales, sponsorships, and silent/live auctions. The foundation raised nearly $750,000 through two galas over three years.
3. In-Kind Donations: The foundation accepts in-kind donations through an Amazon Wish List, allowing donors to purchase items directly for recipients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

My Fairy Godfathers Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free beauty services and empowerment experiences to women facing adversity through four programs: Crowning Glory (wig gifting), If the Shoe Fits (prom attire and beauty services for high school girls), Ever After (educational scholarships), and Mirror Mirror (beauty experiences for abuse survivors). It funds these programs through charitable donations, in-kind gifts, sponsorships, and an annual Fairytale Ball gala.

Product overview

My Fairy Godfathers Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of beauty and empowerment programs. The core offerings include four experiential programs: Crowning Glory (wig gifting for women with catastrophic illness), If the Shoe Fits (prom experience for high school girls), Ever After (scholarships for students), and Mirror Mirror (beauty experiences for abuse survivors). Additional programs include The Fairytale Ball (annual gala fundraiser) and the My Fairy Godfathers Podcast. The foundation was founded in 2010 by celebrity stylists Steven Anderson and Andrew Ashton, operating from Clearwater, Florida, and has served over 8,000 women across Florida and the U.S.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Crowning Glory: Initiative to bestow the 'gift of beauty' by gifting wigs to women affected by catastrophic illness, helping restore confidence and empowerment.
• If the Shoe Fits
• Ever After
• Mirror Mirror
• The Fairytale Ball
• My Fairy Godfathers Podcast

Products and services

• Crowning Glory
• If the Shoe Fits
• Ever After
• Mirror Mirror
• The Fairytale Ball

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 8,000+ women over decade of operation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Angel Hair Foundation: Nonprofit providing wigs to children and teens experiencing medically-related hair loss. Closely comparable to Crowning Glory, with overlapping wig-provision mission and medically-affected beneficiaries.
• Beauty Bus Foundation: Nonprofit delivering in-home beauty services to chronically ill, hospitalized, or hospice-bound patients. Closely aligned model of using beauty/grooming services as emotional support, with overlapping beneficiary segments.
• Operation Prom: Nonprofit providing free prom dresses and tuxedos to high school students facing financial hardship. Same mission and beneficiary segment as If the Shoe Fits, with comparable fundraising and distribution model.
• Wigs for Kids: Nonprofit providing hair replacement solutions to children who have lost hair due to chemotherapy, alopecia, or burns. Direct overlap in wig-gifting mission and pediatric medical beneficiary base.
• Look Good Feel Better: National nonprofit that provides beauty services and confidence-restoring experiences to women facing cancer. Directly comparable in mission (beauty-driven empowerment of women with medical adversity) and beneficiary overlap with My Fairy Godfathers' Crowning Glory program.
• Dress for Success: Global nonprofit that empowers women by providing professional attire, development tools, and support. Comparable in using appearance-related services to build women's confidence, though focused on workforce entry rather than medical/abuse support.
• The Cinderella Project: Regional nonprofits collecting and distributing prom dresses to students who cannot afford them. Directly mirrors the If the Shoe Fits prom program in service model and target audience.
• Cinderella's Closet (national umbrella programs): Network of local nonprofits providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school students in need. Directly comparable to My Fairy Godfathers' If the Shoe Fits program in both mission and target beneficiary.

Emerging players

• Priceless Inc. Nonprofit focused on empowering young women through mentorship, beauty, and self-esteem programs. Overlaps with My Fairy Godfathers' Mirror Mirror and If the Shoe Fits missions in targeting self-esteem restoration for women and girls in hardship.

Broad incumbents

• American Cancer Society: Large national health nonprofit supporting cancer patients and survivors across research, lodging, and support services. Overlaps with Crowning Glory's cancer-patient beneficiary base but operates at vastly larger scale with broader scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/myfairygodfathersfoundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/myfairygodfathersfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/my-fairy-godfathers

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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