Out of the Ashes Foundation

What Out of the Ashes Foundation does

Out of the Ashes Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2021 and headquartered in Charlotte, NC, that serves families experiencing pregnancy loss, infant loss, and infertility. The foundation delivers a portfolio of programs including direct medical bill relief grants, care packs/hope boxes distributed to bereaved families, peer community groups, a podcast, an annual 5K and Remembrance Walk, a digital Wall of Remembrance, and named memorial grants. The mission is faith-rooted and led by co-founders Theo and Brittany Facinoli, whose personal experience with pregnancy loss informs the programming model.

Name

Out of the Ashes Foundation

Legal name

Out of the Ashes 5k, Inc.

Website

https://outoftheashes5k.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Out of the Ashes Foundation is a Charlotte, NC-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports families experiencing pregnancy loss, infant loss, and infertility through medical bill relief grants, care packs, peer community groups, memorial programs, and an annual remembrance walk.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support (BPAGACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bereavement & Grief Support Services (Hospice-Affiliated/Independent) (HLADAHAL), Bereavement, Grief & Family Support Services (Hospice-Linked) (HLAFAEAO), Bereavement & Grief Support Services (Family Aftercare) (HSABAFAI)

Keywords

• Pregnancy loss support
• Infant loss ministry
• Infertility support services
• Bereavement nonprofit services
• Medical bill grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte, North Carolina

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly donations from individuals supporting the mission. Monthly donors are recognized on the Wall of Remembrance.
2. Event Fundraising: Revenue from 5K & Remembrance Walk registrations, sponsorships, and third-party fundraising events hosted by community supporters.
3. Memorial Grant Naming: Donors can name a Medical Bill Relief grant in memory of a child for $2,500 one-time or $200/month recurring donation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Out of the Ashes Foundation is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides bereavement support services to families experiencing pregnancy loss, infant loss, and infertility. Its core deliverables are Medical Bill Relief Grants (financial assistance to offset related medical expenses), Care Packs and Hope Boxes (physical comfort packages shipped to newly bereaved parents), a monthly OOTA Community Group for peer support, the Out of the Ashes Podcast, and annual remembrance events such as the 5K & Remembrance Walk. All beneficiary-facing services are provided free of charge, funded by individual donations, event registrations, corporate sponsorships, and memorial grant naming gifts.

Product overview

Out of the Ashes Foundation operates as a single unified ministry offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The organization provides a portfolio of support services centered on pregnancy loss, infant loss, and infertility, including Care Packs and Hope Boxes (physical comfort packages), the Medical Bill Relief Grant Program (financial assistance), the Out of the Ashes Podcast (faith-based grief conversations), the OOTA Community Group (monthly peer support meetings), the 5K & Remembrance Walk (annual fundraising event), the Wall of Remembrance (memorial platform), Memorial Grants (named financial awards), Gifts and Cards (bereavement items for special days), seasonal Annual Events (teas, dinners, cornhole tournaments), and a Third-Party Fundraising Program. These services work together to fulfill the organization's mission of showing honor, providing help, and restoring hope to grieving families through Christ-centered support.

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Products and services

• Care Packs and Hope Boxes Physical gift packages shipped to newly bereaved parents, containing comfort items and supportive materials for families navigating pregnancy loss, infant loss, or infertility. Packs are ordered by friends of the family at approximately $40 per pack and distributed at no cost to recipients; 279 care packs were shipped in 2025.
• Medical Bill Relief Grant Program Financial grants awarded to families to help offset medical expenses associated with pregnancy loss, infant loss, and infertility treatments. Approximately $200,000 has been paid off across 90 families since May 2023, with 18 families receiving a combined $25,000 in the past year.
• Out of the Ashes Podcast Compassionate conversations at the intersection of grief, faith, and hope, featuring pastors, therapists, parents, and ministry leaders exploring hard questions about pregnancy loss, infant loss, and infertility. Distributed via Spotify.
• OOTA Community Group Monthly peer support group for couples or individuals navigating pregnancy loss, infant loss, and infertility, meeting Monday evenings at Life Church (301 Elmhurst Street, Charlotte, NC 28209) for faith-based discussion.
• 5K & Remembrance Walk Annual fundraising and remembrance event bringing families together to honor lost children, raise awareness of pregnancy loss, infant loss, and infertility, and support the foundation's mission. The 2025 event drew 1,523 participants and raised over $200,000; the 7th annual event is scheduled for October 17, 2026.
• Memorial Grants Medical Bill Relief grants named in memory of a specific child or in honor of a family, with grant recipients receiving an acceptance letter that shares the name and story of the child. Requires a one-time donation of $2,500+ or a monthly donation of $200+.
• Gifts and Cards Bereavement gifts and cards provided to grieving parents, including special occasion items for Bereaved Mother's Day and Bereaved Father's Day.
• Annual Events Seasonal signature events including the Bereaved Mother's Day Tea, A Day for Dads + Free Beer & Cornhole, and A Good Pour Wine Pairing Dinner, alongside the annual Race Launch Party.
• Third-Party Fundraising Program Program enabling community members to host their own fundraising events or campaigns benefiting the foundation, with policy guidelines and an application process for prospective hosts.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• State Farm (Matt Dubyoski)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor with Matt Dubyoski as individual representative. Listed as a sponsor on the organization's website.
• Leeds LandscapingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRace sponsor providing support for the 5K & Remembrance Walk event. Sponsored the 2026 Race Launch Party at Edge City Brewery.
• MCH Chiropractic NutritionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner listed on the organization's website.
• Progressive Business & FinanceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing organizational support.
• MovementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner listed on the organization's website.
• Wilson CRGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner listed on the organization's website.
• The SignatryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner listed on the organization's website.
• UwharrieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner listed on the organization's website.
• ABZ Creative PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner listed on the organization's website.
• Stillwater Financial AdvisorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRace sponsor. Tyler Johnson, founder, is featured on the stories page sharing his family's infertility journey.
• 360 Business GrowthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner listed on the organization's website.
• Resurrection ChurchcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerChurch partner and race sponsor. Listed as a church with heart for service and connection to the community. One of multiple church partners providing spiritual support and community connection for bereaved families.
• Precious Life PodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPodcast sponsor for the Out of the Ashes Podcast, which offers compassionate conversation at the intersection of grief, faith, and hope.
• Church Partners NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of Charlotte-area churches including Resurrection Church, Midwood Baptist, Christ Covenant, East City, Hope Community, Providence Baptist, Citizens Church, City Church, Elevation Church, Life Church, and All Saints. These churches invest finances, resources, and time into the community and have hearts for service.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Direct peers

• The Compassionate Friends: National nonprofit providing peer support and resources to bereaved parents after the death of a child of any age. Most direct peer in mission overlap with Out of the Ashes, though OOTA narrows focus to pregnancy loss, infant loss, and infertility specifically.
• MISS Foundation: Nonprofit providing counseling, advocacy, and peer support to families grieving the loss of a child, including during pregnancy and infancy. Comparable in providing direct bereavement services and community connections.
• Hand to Hold: Nonprofit supporting families with NICU stays and infant loss through peer mentoring, education, and community. Comparable in providing one-on-one peer mentorship and emotional support to parents of lost or critically ill infants.
• First Candle: National nonprofit addressing Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), SIDS, and stillbirth through bereavement support, education, and advocacy. Comparable in serving grieving families and running awareness/fundraising events.
• Bereaved Parents of the USA: National nonprofit offering peer support, monthly meetings, and a library of resources for any bereaved parent, including those who lost infants or pregnancies. Closely aligned community-group support model.
• Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support: National organization supporting families experiencing pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or infant death, including peer groups, resources, and remembrance events. Closely aligned mission and service model to Out of the Ashes.
• Star Legacy Foundation: Nonprofit focused on stillbirth, pregnancy loss, and infant death awareness, support, and research. Operates peer support groups and educational programs that parallel OOTA's community group and remembrance walk model.
• TEARS Foundation: Nonprofit offering financial assistance for funeral expenses and bereavement support to families who have lost a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. Directly comparable to OOTA's Medical Bill Relief grants.

Broad incumbents

• March of Dimes: Large national nonprofit focused on maternal and infant health, including pregnancy loss outcomes and premature birth. A much larger incumbent addressing overlapping populations from a research and public health angle rather than direct bereavement ministry.
• Postpartum Support International: Nonprofit addressing perinatal mental health, including support for those experiencing pregnancy or infant loss. Comparable in serving the same beneficiary population with education and peer support, though broader in clinical scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/outoftheashesfoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/outoftheashesfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/out-of-the-ashes-foundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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