Be An Angel Fund

What Be An Angel Fund does

Be An Angel Fund Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1986 in Houston, Texas, dedicated to improving the lives of children with special needs from birth to age 22. Its service portfolio spans adaptive equipment (wheelchairs, trikes, strollers, feeding devices, specialized head-controlled wheelchairs), hearing aids and audiological equipment, van conversions and lift systems, respite care (up to 12 hours/month with CPR-certified caregivers), barrier-free playground construction (38 inclusive playgrounds built to date), family camps (Camp Be An Angel), an annual Christmas gifting program serving over 7,000 personalized gift bags, the Success Golf skill-development program, and an international outreach supporting 40+ orphaned children at Casa de Luz in the Dominican Republic.

The organization operates no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is conducted via a structured human-reviewed application process (English and Spanish, submitted by mail/email/fax) overseen by a Needs Assessment Committee. Its digital surface includes a bilingual website relaunched in December 2024, newsletter and Digital Advocate outreach, and active social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X).

Be An Angel is funded entirely through donations and grants rather than fees — all services are provided at no cost to eligible families. Revenue streams include annual fundraising events (Wings of Hope Gala, Catch An Angel and Dan Pastorini Celebrity Golf Tournaments, Purse Bingo, Clay Shooters, Race for Space 5K/10K, Diamonds & Denim Gala), corporate sponsorships (CenterPoint Energy, Insperity, Astros Foundation, Sam Pack Auto Group), workplace giving (CFC code 61425), retail affiliate programs (Kroger, Randall's, Amazon Wishlist), and planned giving vehicles (gifts of equity, life insurance, real estate, endowments). The geographic footprint covers Texas through a Spring, TX headquarters (relocated August 2025) and a Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter opened January 2022, with operations governed by an executive board, board of directors, and DFW chapter board.

Name

Be An Angel Fund

Legal name

Be An Angel Fund Inc.

Website

https://beanangel.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Be An Angel Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1986 that provides adaptive equipment, hearing aids, respite care, family camps, and Christmas gifting at no cost to children with special needs across Texas, operating from Houston and a Dallas-Fort Worth chapter.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Service & Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Accommodations Management (EDALAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE), Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

Keywords

• Adaptive equipment services
• Special needs support
• Disability assistance programs
• Respite care services
• Hearing aid assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Spring

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Planned Giving & Endowments: Long-term donations including gifts of equity, life insurance, real estate, personal property, or cash made during lifetime or at death as part of donor estate planning.
2. Retail Affiliate Programs: Kroger Community Rewards (code YK112), Randall's Good Neighbor program (charity #728), and Amazon Wishlist for direct product donations to families.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Be An Angel Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides adaptive equipment (wheelchairs, trikes, strollers, feeding devices), van conversions and lifts, hearing aids, in-home respite care (up to 12 hours/month), barrier-free playground construction, family camps, an annual Christmas gifting program, and a Success Golf skill-development program at no cost to Texas children (birth–22) with special needs. The organization also supports international outreach to medically fragile orphans at Casa de Luz in the Dominican Republic.

Product overview

Be An Angel is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children with special needs (birth to age 22) through a portfolio of direct service programs. The organization operates as a unified service model centered on providing adaptive equipment (wheelchairs, specialized chairs, trikes, feeding devices), accessible transportation solutions (van conversions and lifts), hearing devices, and barrier-free experiences (inclusive playgrounds). Supporting these core offerings are respite care services, Camp Be An Angel family camps, an annual Christmas gifting program, and the Success Golf skill-development program. The organization also maintains an international outreach to Casa de Luz in the Dominican Republic. Fundraising is supported through the Angel Advocate monthly giving program and Digital Advocate social engagement program. Operations span Houston (main office) and DFW chapter locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Angel Advocate: Monthly giving program for committed supporters
• Camp Be An Angel
• Success Golf
• Be An Angel DFW Chapter

Products and services

• Adaptive Equipment Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 inclusive playgrounds constructed enabling thousands of children to play
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mike RenfrocoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 May 2026Former Houston Oiler and Dallas Cowboy, hosts Catch An Angel Celebrity Golf Tournament benefiting Be An Angel DFW. TCU and Dallas Cowboy Wide Receiver.
• Colt McCoycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20262026 Legacy Sponsor Honoree for Catch An Angel Celebrity Golf Tournament. Former University of Texas quarterback, NFL player (Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers, Washington Commanders), and Fort Worth Partner at HPI commercial real estate.
• Heath Hale / Cowboy AuctioneerminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 April 2025Live auction services for Wings of Hope Gala, helping raise nearly three-quarters of a million dollars in one night.
• North Dallas Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDFW community partner supporting Be An Angel DFW Chapter.
• Fort Worth ChamberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDFW community partner supporting Be An Angel DFW Chapter.
• Southlake ChamberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDFW community partner supporting Be An Angel DFW Chapter.
• Hood County StampedeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosts Diamonds & Denim Fundraising Gala with portion of proceeds benefiting Be An Angel DFW.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Best Buddies International: National nonprofit creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable special-needs population and chapter-based model though focused on social inclusion rather than equipment.
• Shriners Hospitals for Children: National pediatric specialty hospital network providing adaptive and mobility equipment, orthotics, and rehabilitation for children with special needs. Directly comparable in serving children with physical disabilities via equipment and treatment support.
• Hearing Loss Association of America: National advocacy and support organization for people with hearing loss. Comparable overlap with Be An Angel's hearing aid program and audiological support services.
• The Arc: National organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including children, through advocacy, family support, and community programs. Overlaps with Be An Angel's special-needs family support mission.
• Make-A-Wish Foundation: National nonprofit fulfilling wishes for children with critical illnesses, with a similar fundraising model (events, individual giving, corporate sponsorships). Comparable donor base and Houston/DFW regional chapters overlap geographically.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability services including adaptive equipment, therapy, and respite care for children and adults. Overlaps directly with Be An Angel's adaptive equipment and respite care programs but operates at far larger national scale.

Regional players

• Special Olympics Texas: Texas-based arm of Special Olympics providing athletic programming for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Comparable Texas reach, special-needs beneficiary focus, and event-driven fundraising model.

Direct peers

• Morgan's Wonderland: San Antonio-based ultra-accessible theme park and inclusive playground operator. Directly comparable in building inclusive playground infrastructure for special-needs children in Texas.
• Variety the Children's Charity: National nonprofit providing adaptive equipment, mobility aids, and accessibility programs for children with special needs. Direct overlap with Be An Angel's adaptive equipment, hearing aids, and accessibility mission.

Emerging players

• National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD): National nonprofit supporting individuals with rare diseases, including children requiring specialized adaptive equipment. Adjacent partial overlap with Be An Angel's medically fragile and rare-disability beneficiaries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/beanangelfund
• Facebookfacebook.com/beanangelfund
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/be-an-angel-fund
• Instagraminstagram.com/beanangelfund

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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