Ricardo Fisas Natura Bissé Foundation

Name

Ricardo Fisas Natura Bissé Foundation

Legal name

Ricardo Fisas Natura Bissé Foundation

Website

https://ricardofisasfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Oncology Aesthetics Services

NAICS

Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services (81211), Beauty Salons (812112), Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Sensitive Skin & Rosacea-Calming Treatments (HSALADAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Classic/European Facials (HSALADAA)

Keywords

• Oncology aesthetics services
• Cancer patient support
• Aesthetician training programs
• Nonprofit skin care
• Hair loss support

Headquarters

HQ city

Irving

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 84-4241428) that relies on donations from individuals and organizations. Donations fund free skin and hair care services for cancer patients and educational programs.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors provide financial support through event sponsorships, program or training sponsorships, and in-kind donations of products or services. Recognition includes website listing, event recognition, and employee engagement opportunities.
3. Fundraising Product Sales: Through partnership with Natura Bissé, the foundation receives donations from sales of fundraising products including Nourishing Natural Balm, Repairing Shampoo, and Smooth Conditioner. Natura Bissé donates a portion of total US earnings to the foundation.
4. Professional Training Programs: Training fees for oncology aesthetics education: $500 per person for Spa Provider courses, $150 per person for Hair Stylist (Kindness Cuts) training. Salon pricing available upon request.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Ricardo Fisas Natura Bissé Foundation provides free Oncology Aesthetics skin and hair care services to individuals undergoing cancer treatment, including facials, body hydration, scalp care, scar sessions, chemo cuts, hair regrowth support, and makeup/brow tutorials. The foundation also operates professional training programs that certify spa providers ($500) and hair stylists ($150) in oncology-safe aesthetic techniques, building a national provider directory for patient access.

Product overview

The Ricardo Fisas Natura Bissé Foundation operates as a non-profit organization offering Oncology Aesthetics services for cancer patients. The core offering consists of the Oncology Aesthetics Program providing free skin and hair care services (facials, body treatments, scalp care, hair loss support) to patients, supported by training programs for spa providers (Oncology Aesthetics Training) and hair stylists (Kindness Cuts - Oncology Hair Program). The foundation also partners with medical providers for patient referrals. Fundraising products including Nourishing Natural Balm, Repairing Shampoo, and Smooth Conditioner are sold exclusively through partner Natura Bissé, with proceeds supporting the foundation's programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kindness Cuts: Oncology Hair Program offered by the foundation to equip hair stylists with specialized skills for supporting clients facing cancer treatment.

Products and services

• Oncology Aesthetics Program for Patients
• Oncology Aesthetics Training for Spa Providers
• Kindness Cuts - Oncology Hair Program
• Oncology Skin & Hair Care Partnership Program for Medical Providers
• In-Person & Virtual Oncology Care Sessions

Quantifiable outcome

• Free oncology aesthetics services provided to cancer patients at no cost
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Natura BissécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNatura Bissé is the founding corporate partner of the Ricardo Fisas Natura Bissé Foundation. Through a fundraising product partnership, Natura Bissé donates a portion of its total US earnings to the foundation's Oncology Skin Care Program. Natura Bissé was founded by Ricardo Fisas and the company name is used in the foundation's name, representing a deep historical connection.
• Let's RoamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor featured on the foundation's sponsorship page, supporting the mission through partnership.
• Brighter MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor featured on the foundation's sponsorship page.
• Wigs.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing wig-related products and services support.
• DVM LawminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing legal/professional services support.
• Bless Web DesignsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing web design and digital services.
• Hospital Systems and Healthcare ProviderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation partners with hospital systems and healthcare providers to offer oncology aesthetics services. Partners include UT Southwestern, Hope Lodge - Dallas, and various medical facilities in the DFW area. Medical providers refer patients and can host programs at their facilities.
• Jeanna Doyle RuhlminorOthersLicensed Cosmetologist, Oncology Trained, and author of WigED. Serves as a Perfect Partner and instructor for the Kindness Cuts Oncology Hair Program, providing expertise in oncology hair care training.

Scale indicators2 records

Broad incumbents

• American Cancer Society: A large incumbent national health organization with extensive fundraising infrastructure, hospital partnerships, and patient support programs. It operates in the same patient support space as the foundation but with vastly broader scope across cancer research, advocacy, and direct services.
• Susan G. Komen Foundation: A large incumbent breast cancer non-profit with strong brand recognition and corporate sponsorship infrastructure. While primarily focused on research and advocacy, it has invested in patient support programs and could expand into oncology aesthetics, making it a relevant adjacent peer.
• Cancer Support Community: An international non-profit providing social and emotional support for people impacted by cancer, including complementary services like beauty and wellness programming. It shares the foundation's patient-support mission but operates at much greater scale across many geographies.
• Livestrong Foundation: A large incumbent cancer support non-profit offering programs addressing the practical, emotional, and physical needs of cancer survivors. It shares the foundation's patient-support orientation but operates at national scale with broader programmatic scope.

Direct peers

• HairToStay: A non-profit focused specifically on helping cancer patients afford scalp cooling to prevent chemo-induced hair loss. It addresses the same hair-related oncology concern as the foundation's Kindness Cuts program, serving overlapping patient populations.
• Look Good Feel Better: Look Good Feel Better is a direct peer — a non-profit program dedicated to teaching beauty techniques to women with cancer, founded through the Personal Care Products Council. It offers free workshops on skin care, makeup, and hair alternatives during treatment, mirroring the foundation's oncology aesthetics mission.
• Gilda's Club: A network of clubhouses providing free social, emotional, and informational support for people living with cancer, often including wellness and beauty programming. Comparable in mission and non-profit model to the foundation, but serves broader psychosocial needs.

Others

• Triage Cancer: A national non-profit providing free education on the legal and practical aspects of cancer survivorship, including insurance, finances, and employment. It serves overlapping patient populations and represents an adjacent ecosystem participant in cancer support services.
• Natura Bissé: The founding corporate partner and namesake of the foundation, a Spanish prestige skincare brand founded by Ricardo Fisas. While a for-profit company rather than a peer, it is a critical ecosystem participant — providing product support, brand association, and donation funding for the foundation.

Emerging players

• Oncology Aesthetics (Becki Kuhns): An emerging player offering specialized oncology aesthetics training for licensed spa professionals. It directly competes with the foundation's spa provider training program for the same audience of estheticians and massage therapists seeking oncology certifications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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