What ShareBaby does

ShareBaby is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2014 by three Baltimore mothers—Maya Ammons, Kristin Finkelstein, and Kate Mumaw—to address diaper need and material insecurity among families with young children in Baltimore City. The organization operates a hub-and-spoke distribution model from a single warehouse at 1792 Union Ave, Baltimore, MD, sourcing and distributing diapers (sizes preemie through 7) and a broad catalog of essential baby and children's items including clothing, coats, shoes, diaper bags, carriers, blankets, sleep sacks, hygiene supplies, and formula. Items flow exclusively through a vetted network of 80+ community distribution partner agencies—including Judy Centers, schools, healthcare providers, shelters, and community organizations—that distribute directly to families at no cost. Partners must serve 50 or more children ages 0-5 per month in Baltimore City to qualify.

The organization is led by Executive Director Nadya Dutchin and governed by an 11-member Board of Directors drawn from Baltimore's professional and philanthropic community. ShareBaby does not operate a proprietary technology platform; core operations are manual and warehouse-based, supported by a partner login portal, an Amazon Wishlist program, and a network of community drop-off locations. Revenue is generated entirely through diversified donation streams: individual giving, corporate philanthropy (including $10,000 Heart of Gold sponsorships), foundation grants (notably a Goldseker Foundation capacity-building grant), signature event fundraising (Diapers & Donuts, 10th Anniversary Celebration), and in-kind contributions of goods. Over its first decade, ShareBaby distributed more than 17 million items to over 200,000 children and is currently executing a 2026-2028 Strategic Plan targeting $5M in additional funding plus approximately $1.5M in annual operating funds, with expansion signals pointing toward Greater Baltimore and a new 2025 Potty Training Program.

Name

ShareBaby

Legal name

ShareBaby Inc.

Website

https://sharebaby.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ShareBaby is a Baltimore-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that distributes diapers and essential baby items free of charge to families experiencing material insecurity through a network of 80+ vetted community partner agencies in Baltimore City.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct monetary donations from individuals supporting the mission of addressing diaper need and material insecurity for Baltimore families.
2. Event Fundraising: Revenue generated from signature events such as Diapers & Donuts, gala celebrations, and panel discussions.
3. Corporate Philanthropy: Business partnerships involving corporate giving, employee engagement programs, matching gifts, and volunteer grants from corporate partners.
4. Foundation Grants: Funding from philanthropic organizations including capacity building grants (e.g., Goldseker Foundation) and national funding partnerships. Strategic plan targets $5M additional funding plus ~$1.5M annual operating funds.
5. In-Kind Donations: Physical donations of diapers, clothing, baby gear, and essential items from individuals and organizations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ShareBaby operates a 501(c)(3) nonprofit diaper and essential baby item bank serving families with young children (ages 0-5) in Baltimore City. The organization receives donated diapers (sizes preemie-7), clothing, hygiene supplies, formula, and other baby gear at its Baltimore warehouse, sorts and repackages the items with volunteer support, and distributes them at no cost to families through a vetted network of 70+ community partner agencies (schools, Judy Centers, shelters, healthcare providers, and community organizations).

Product overview

ShareBaby is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization addressing diaper need and material insecurity for families with young children in Baltimore City. Founded in 2014, the organization operates as a hub-and-spoke distribution model with a central warehouse distributing essential items through a network of 70+ community partner agencies. Core offerings include diaper distribution (sizes preemie-7) and essential baby/children's items (clothing, gear, hygiene supplies). Supporting services encompass volunteer programs (warehouse, offsite, corporate groups), donation drives, Amazon Wishlist purchasing, and community drop-off locations. A 2025 pilot potty training program is being expanded to help toddlers transition out of diapers. The organization does not provide a technology product but operates through manual processes and partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diaper Distribution Core program distributing diapers in sizes preemie through 7 (including open packs) at no cost to families with young children in Baltimore City, channeled through a network of 70+ vetted community partner agencies rather than direct to individuals.
• Essential Baby Items Distribution Free distribution of essential baby and children's items—including clothing (preemie to size 10), coats, shoes, diaper bags, carriers, blankets, sleep sacks, hygiene supplies, and formula—to families in need via ShareBaby's partner agency network.
• Community Distribution Partnership Network Vetted network of 70+ community partner agencies (Judy Centers, schools, shelters, healthcare providers, community organizations) that receive ShareBaby items and distribute them directly to families. Partners serve as the last-mile channel and must meet minimum service thresholds to participate.
• Potty Training Program New initiative launched in 2025 to help Baltimore toddlers transition out of diapers as early as 18 months, easing family financial strain, building toddler independence, and supporting school readiness. Conducted as a successful pilot in 2025 with plans for expansion.
• Warehouse Volunteer Program Warehouse-based volunteer opportunities for individuals, corporate groups, and school groups, involving counting and sorting clothing, wrapping diapers, bundling items, and other donation-processing activities at the Baltimore warehouse.
• Offsite Volunteer Projects Volunteer projects performed outside the warehouse, including assembling care kits (baby toiletries, on-the-go baby care, toddler bedtime, period products), making no-sew fleece blankets, and knitting or crocheting baby items.
• Corporate Philanthropy Program Structured program engaging corporations in supporting ShareBaby's mission through corporate giving, employee volunteer engagement, matching gifts, and volunteer grants.
• Host a Drive Program Program that enables individuals, communities, workplaces, and schools to organize their own donation drives for high-need items including diapers, wipes, baby toiletries, and coats.

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.

• Maryland NonprofitsstrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024Strategic Planning Consultant provided guidance in forming Strategic Planning Committee and developing 2026-2028 operational excellence plan.
• Baby2Baby National NetworkcoreOthers · 1 January 2014ShareBaby is a proud member of Baby2Baby National Network, connecting with other diaper banks nationally to address child poverty and material insecurity.
• National Diaper Bank NetworkcoreOthers · 1 January 2014ShareBaby is a member of the National Diaper Bank Network, supporting the movement to end diaper need in America. The NDBN conducted the Diaper Check 2023 study showing 47% of U.S. families face diaper need.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Diaper Foundation: Nonprofit focused on diaper distribution and diaper-need advocacy serving families with young children. Highly comparable mission and beneficiary profile to ShareBaby's core service.
• Cradles to Crayons: Nonprofit that collects and distributes clothing, baby gear, and essential items to children from birth through age 12 across multiple U.S. metros. Operates a near-identical hub-and-spoke model and overlapping mission (children 0–5 essential items), making it a highly comparable peer.
• Good+Foundation: National nonprofit distributing diapers, clothing, and baby essentials to families in need through a partner agency network. Closely overlapping mission and beneficiary population (low-income families with infants/toddlers) make it a directly comparable peer.
• Baby2Baby: National nonprofit distributing diapers, clothing, and essentials to children in need across the U.S. ShareBaby is a member of the Baby2Baby National Network and operates the same hub-and-partner distribution model, making Baby2Baby the closest direct peer at national scale.

Emerging players

• Pajama Program: National nonprofit distributing pajamas, books, and comfort items to children in need. Shares the 'essential-item distribution through partner agencies' model with ShareBaby, though focused on a different product category (sleepwear vs. diapers).

Regional players

• Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona: Regional diaper bank distributing diapers and essentials through partner agencies in Southern Arizona. Same NDBN-affiliated single-region model as ShareBaby and a useful structural comparator for partnership density and unit economics.
• Austin Diaper Bank: Regional diaper bank serving the Austin, Texas area with a similar community-distribution model. Comparable in scale and operational structure to ShareBaby but operating in a different metro, illustrating the typical single-city peer archetype.

Broad incumbents

• National Diaper Bank Network: National membership umbrella organization for diaper banks across the U.S., of which ShareBaby is a member. NDBN operates the industry's primary advocacy and benchmarking (e.g., Diaper Check 2023), serving as both an industry body and a coordinating incumbent.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/sharebabymd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sharebabymd

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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