Face Forward Inc

What Face Forward Inc does

Face Forward International is a 501c3 nonprofit organization headquartered in Beverly Hills, California that provides free reconstructive surgery and emotional support services to survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and other violent crimes. All clinical, travel, accommodation, and aftercare costs are covered at no charge to the patient, with treatment delivered at partner medical facilities in Los Angeles and Dallas under the medical co-direction of Dr. Marc Mani and Dr. Rod Rohrich. The organization serves hundreds of survivors cumulatively from 14 countries, sourced through a referral network of more than 30 partner organizations including shelters, trafficking advocacy groups, and healthcare providers across the US, UK, UAE, Kenya, India, and Uganda.

The underlying operating model is community-led and service-based rather than technology-based: survivors apply via intake forms on the website, are triaged by the medical team, and are matched with volunteer physicians from a 40+ member Physician Advisory Board spanning plastic surgery, dentistry, dermatology, and psychology. Face Forward has no proprietary software platform, mobile application, or disclosed technology stack; its "products" are physical surgical and therapeutic service bundles plus care coordination. The organization is governed by a Founder/CEO, an Executive Director, an Executive Board of Directors, a Board of Directors, a Physician Advisory Board, a Patient Advocacy Board, and Celebrity Ambassadors including Jennifer Coolidge, Kelly Osbourne, Sharon Stone, and Nelly.

Revenue is generated entirely through charitable contributions rather than fees for service. Streams include individual donations (including a recurring monthly supporter program via Donorbox), corporate partnerships providing both cash and in-kind support (e.g., Revision Skincare, John Paul Mitchell Systems, Beverly Hills IV Therapy), and annual gala fundraising events such as "La Dolce Vita." The organization does not publicly disclose revenue figures, has no external private equity or venture capital investors, and operates with approximately 20 employees.

Name

Face Forward Inc

Legal name

Face Forward International

Website

https://faceforwardintl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Face Forward International is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides free reconstructive surgery and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and violent crime, serving hundreds of patients from 14 countries via volunteer physicians in Los Angeles and Dallas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Reconstructive Surgery Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee & Humanitarian Newcomer Orientation (Resettlement Support) (EDAAADAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sponsorship Activation & Experiential Marketing (THAHAGAC)

Keywords

• Reconstructive surgery services
• Survivor support services
• Nonprofit charitable organization
• Domestic violence recovery
• Human trafficking rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Beverly Hills

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The organization accepts donations from individual donors through its Donorbox platform. Monthly recurring donor program available for supporters who want to provide ongoing support.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate partners provide financial support, in-kind donations, and sponsorship of events and galas.
3. Gala Events: Annual and special events such as the 'La Dolce Vita' gala generate fundraising revenue and corporate sponsorships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Face Forward International is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides free reconstructive surgery and emotional support services to survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and other cruel acts of crime. The organization coordinates comprehensive patient care including flights, accommodations, surgical procedures, nursing aftercare, and medications, with treatment delivered at partner medical facilities in Los Angeles, CA and Dallas, TX by a volunteer physician network led by renowned plastic surgeons. All services are provided at no cost to qualified survivors, funded entirely through donations and charitable contributions.

Product overview

Face Forward International is a 501c3 non-profit organization that provides emotional support and reconstructive surgery for women, children, and men who have been victims of Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, or other cruel acts of crime. The organization operates as a service-based non-profit rather than a technology product company. Its core offerings include reconstructive surgery services (plastic surgery, dental, ocular, dermatology), emotional support therapy, and comprehensive patient care coordination that includes travel, accommodations, and aftercare. Patients from fourteen different countries are served, with treatments provided primarily in Los Angeles and Dallas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Reconstructive Surgery Services Free reconstructive surgical procedures including plastic and reconstructive surgery, dental work, ocular treatments, dermatology services, and psychology support for survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and cruel acts of crime. Delivered by a volunteer physician network led by Dr. Marc Mani (Los Angeles) and Dr. Rod Rohrich (Dallas) at partner medical facilities in Los Angeles, CA and Dallas, TX.
• Emotional Support Therapy Free therapeutic counseling and emotional support services provided to patients before and after surgical procedures to aid in their healing journey. Available to survivors in conjunction with the reconstructive surgery program.
• Patient Care Coordination Free comprehensive care coordination including visa arrangements, travel, accommodations, transportation, nursing aftercare, and medication provision for international patients receiving treatment through the organization.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of survivors helped from 14 different countries
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

32 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Beverly Hills IV TherapycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner providing IV therapy services to support patient recovery and wellness.
• Marc Mani, MDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenowned plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills. Co-Chair of Physician Advisory Board. Provides reconstructive surgery services for survivors.
• CPG Media ManagementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing media management and marketing support.
• Enthusiast Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting the organization.
• LuxanthropyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing support.
• SpiritminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner (Spirit.com) supporting the organization.
• Revision SkincarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner providing skincare products for patient care and recovery.
• OlivelaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting the organization through fashion and retail partnerships.
• NiyamaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting the organization.
• John Paul Mitchell SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner providing professional hair care products for patients and events.
• Dallas Plastic Surgery InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical facility in Dallas, TX where patients receive treatment. Led by Dr. Rod Rohrich, Co-Chair of Physician Advisory Board.
• AlexominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting the organization.
• Mankind (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based organization fighting domestic violence. Patient Service Partner.
• Savera UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based organization supporting survivors of domestic abuse and harmful practices. Patient Service Partner.
• Dubai Foundation for Women and ChildrencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUAE-based foundation providing support for women and children. Patient referral partner.
• Dream CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLos Angeles-based community organization. Patient Service Partner providing support services.
• Jenesse CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDomestic violence organization in California. Patient referral and service partner.
• Journey OutcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCalifornia-based organization serving survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Patient referral partner.
• Her Future CoalitioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational organization empowering survivors of trafficking and abuse. Patient referral partner.
• OUR (Operation Underground Railroad)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganization dedicated to rescuing survivors of human trafficking. Patient referral partner.
• Florida Dream CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlorida-based community organization. Patient Service Partner.
• Kuhluka MovementminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based organization supporting survivors of domestic abuse. Patient referral partner.
• Rotarians Fighting Human TraffickingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRotary club initiative combating human trafficking. Patient referral partner.
• Atijeevan FoundationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFoundation supporting acid attack survivors in India. Patient referral partner.
• CAST (Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLos Angeles-based organization serving survivors of trafficking and slavery. Patient referral partner.
• Hookers for JesusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganization serving survivors of trafficking and exploitation. Patient referral partner.
• AwakenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNevada-based organization addressing human trafficking. Patient referral partner.
• Pickens County Advocacy CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdvocacy organization serving abuse survivors. Patient referral partner.
• No Strings AttachedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganization supporting survivors. Patient referral partner.
• Freedom HousecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSan Francisco-based organization providing shelter and services to survivors of domestic violence. Patient referral partner.
• New Hope ChildrencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKenya-based organization for orphaned children. Partnered with Face Forward to help Nicodemus and other survivors.
• American Academy of Cosmetic DentistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional dental organization whose members provide cosmetic dentistry services to survivors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• International Medical Corps: International Medical Corps delivers healthcare and trauma services to conflict- and disaster-affected populations globally. Comparable in its blend of physical and mental health services for vulnerable populations, though much broader in scope than Face Forward's surgical focus.
• Mercy Ships: Mercy Ships operates hospital ships delivering free reconstructive and surgical care to underserved populations in port cities across Africa. Comparable in mission (free reconstructive surgery for the underserved) and volunteer-physician model, but operates at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Smile Train: Smile Train funds free cleft-palate and cleft-lip reconstructive surgery globally through a network of partner surgeons and hospitals. Comparable to Face Forward in its model of mobilizing volunteer medical professionals to deliver free reconstructive surgery to underserved populations.
• Operation Underground Railroad: OUR rescues survivors of human trafficking and refers them into aftercare networks. As a named patient referral partner of Face Forward, it is directly comparable in target beneficiary (human trafficking survivors) and complements Face Forward's surgical-recovery mission.
• ReSurge International: ReSurge International provides reconstructive surgery and related care to underserved populations in low- and middle-income countries. It is the closest direct peer to Face Forward in mission (reconstructive surgery for vulnerable populations), volunteer-physician model, and global reach.
• CAST (Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking): CAST is a Los Angeles-based organization serving survivors of trafficking and slavery, and is a named referral partner of Face Forward. It targets the same survivor population and provides overlapping social services.
• Her Future Coalition: Her Future Coalition empowers survivors of trafficking and abuse internationally and is a named referral partner of Face Forward. Targets the same survivor population and serves as a complementary nonprofit in the trafficking survivor ecosystem.

Regional players

• Jenesse Center: Jenesse Center is a California-based domestic violence organization and named referral partner of Face Forward. It overlaps with Face Forward in serving domestic violence survivors in California and functions as a complementary front-line service in the same survivor ecosystem.
• Savera UK: Savera UK is a UK-based organization supporting survivors of domestic abuse and harmful practices, including those from South Asian communities. It is a named referral partner of Face Forward and serves the same beneficiary population in the UK.
• Atijeevan Foundation: Atijeevan Foundation supports acid attack survivors in India. It is a named referral partner of Face Forward and serves the same narrow target subpopulation (acid attack survivors) within India, representing a regional peer with mission overlap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FaceForwardLA
• Facebookfacebook.com/FaceForwardLA
• Instagraminstagram.com/faceforwardla
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/face-forward-inc

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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