Fentanyl Fathers

What Fentanyl Fathers does

Fentanyl Fathers, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2022 and domiciled in Michigan by bereaved parents — including Greg Swan, whose son Drew died on April 3, 2013 from synthetic opioids — to prevent adolescent fentanyl poisoning and overdose deaths in the United States. The organization operates a national program portfolio anchored by Fentanyl Fathers LIVE, which delivers free in-person school and community assembly presentations featuring bereaved-parent speakers, vetted curriculum content, video testimony, and live naloxone training. It is complemented by S.A.F.E. (Students Advocating Fentanyl Education), a student-chapter program with its own toolkit and national website; the nine-lesson 'Fentanyl: Fake & Fatal' prevention curriculum; the Angel Army speaker network jointly operated with Victoria's Voice Foundation; and free nasal naloxone distribution to schools and households. Reported scale metrics include 100,000+ students educated, 200+ schools served, and 1,500+ naloxone doses distributed across states including Michigan, Florida, Ohio, Texas, California, New York, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Kansas, and Alaska.

The organization's core technology is educational curriculum and presentation content rather than a proprietary software platform; assets include the 'DEAD ON ARRIVAL' documentary (English and Spanish), downloadable e-books such as '1001 Great Comebacks to Peer Pressure', and the 'Victoria's Voice Diary'. There is no app, API, or software product; distribution is primarily physical and event-based. Pre- and post-survey assessments are used to measure awareness and attitude change following assemblies, providing a lightweight outcome-measurement layer.

The business model is donation-funded nonprofit operations. All programs, curricula, and naloxone are provided at no cost to schools and households. Revenue sources include individual and corporate donations (via an online portal on the Qgiv platform), text-to-give ('Onepillkills' to 50155), cryptocurrency donations, and a merchandise storefront. Key strategic partnerships include the DEA for the 'One Pill Can Kill' school-assembly national rollout, Victoria's Voice Foundation for the Angel Army platform, Mass General Brigham for a naloxone training video, and policy engagement with the White House around the HALT Fentanyl Act and the FFAM Act. Customer segments are middle and high school students, parents and families, schools and districts, and student-led S.A.F.E. chapters.

Name

Fentanyl Fathers

Legal name

Fentanyl Fathers, Inc.

Website

https://fentanylfathers.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fentanyl Fathers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2022 by bereaved parents that delivers free school and community assembly presentations, naloxone training, and fentanyl awareness curricula to students and families across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drug Prevention Education Services

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (813990)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Prevention & Recovery Lifestyle Education (Non-clinical) (EDAAAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Fentanyl prevention education
• School assembly programs
• Overdose awareness training
• Naloxone distribution
• Adolescent drug prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

New Smyrna Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Fentanyl Fathers relies on tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations to fund school assemblies, naloxone distribution, and educational programs. Donations can be made online through their website or via text message campaign ('Onepillkills' to 50155).
2. Merchandise Sales: The organization operates an online shop selling merchandise to support the mission. Products include apparel and accessories featuring fentanyl awareness messaging.
3. Crypto Donations: The organization accepts cryptocurrency donations as an alternative giving method.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fentanyl Fathers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free in-person school and community assembly presentations on fentanyl awareness, counterfeit pill recognition, overdose response, and naloxone administration, led by bereaved parent volunteer speakers from the Angel Army network. Core offerings are complemented by the nine-lesson 'Fentanyl: Fake & Fatal' curriculum, the student-led S.A.F.E. chapter program, the Angel Army speaker platform, and free distribution of naloxone doses and downloadable educational resources to schools and households.

Product overview

Fentanyl Fathers operates as a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of educational programs focused on fentanyl awareness and overdose prevention. The core offerings are live school and community assembly presentations (Fentanyl Fathers LIVE), which feature bereaved parent speakers and vetted curricula. These are complemented by S.A.F.E., a student-led chapter program for peer education; the 'Fentanyl: Fake & Fatal' nine-lesson curriculum; the Angel Army speaker network; and free resources including an e-book on peer pressure responses and naloxone training/distribution. The programs work together to provide prevention education across schools and communities, with ongoing support connecting students to mental health and substance abuse resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• S.A.F.E. (Students Advocating Fentanyl Education): A student-led initiative that promotes peer-to-peer education on the risks associated with fentanyl, overdose prevention, and lifesaving resources like naloxone.
• Angel Army

Products and services

• Fentanyl Fathers LIVE - School Assembly Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000+ students educated about fentanyl dangers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFentanyl Fathers has partnered with the DEA for school presentations. They pilot presented 14 assemblies with the DEA in Michigan and Florida for a national rollout. The DEA's One Pill Can Kill campaign aligns with Fentanyl Fathers' mission. Anne Milgram from the DEA has featured in Fentanyl Fathers' media materials.
• S.A.F.E. (Students Advocating Fentanyl Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership to offer S.A.F.E. chapters for schools. Fentanyl Fathers plays an advisory role providing resources and support to help students establish and run S.A.F.E. chapters. The program enables peer-to-peer education on fentanyl risks and naloxone availability.
• Angel ArmycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAngel Army is a platform for speakers who have been impacted by fentanyl to share their stories at live school presentations. Fentanyl Fathers and Victoria's Voice Foundation founders joined forces to introduce Angel-Army.com. The platform provides the platform, support, and community for bereaved families to advocate.
• Victoria's Voice FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVictoria's Voice Foundation provides the 'Victoria's Voice Diary' resource through Fentanyl Fathers. Student-run organizations or clubs may receive free copies of this resource. The foundations' founders joined forces with Angel Army to address overdose prevention and awareness in schools.
• Mass General BrighamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMass General Brigham produced a short video teaching overdose response skills in 3 minutes. Fentanyl Fathers links to this video in their Resources section for naloxone training. The video teaches life-saving steps including recognizing overdose symptoms and administering nasal naloxone.
• White HouseflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFentanyl Fathers was invited to witness the signing of the 'Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act' at the White House. Greg Swan represented Fentanyl Fathers and shared the mission and loved ones' stories with the nation. The organization was involved in advocacy for this legislation.
• DEA One Pill Can Kill CampaigncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe DEA's One Pill Can Kill campaign awareness materials are incorporated into Fentanyl Fathers' presentations. The campaign warns that 5 out of 10 fake prescription pills contain lethal doses of fentanyl. Fentanyl Fathers directs students to DEA resources including the One Pill Can Kill website.
• News NationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNews Nation covered Angel Army and Fentanyl Fathers participating in a historic moment with Victoria's Voice Foundation. Coverage included introduction of Angel-Army.com and work on overdose prevention and awareness in schools.
• Fox NewsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFox News has featured Fentanyl Fathers in multiple segments including coverage of Bruce's Law, the SUPPORT Act, and Greg Swan sharing his personal story and discussing the HALT Fentanyl Act. Greg Swan appeared on the Fox News Rundown podcast with Martha MacCallum.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Shatterproof: Large national nonprofit focused on substance use disorder treatment access, prevention, and stigma reduction. Comparable as a substance use prevention nonprofit with school- and community-facing programs, though broader in scope.
• Song for Charlie: National nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about fake pills and fentanyl among youth through school programs and peer-led initiatives. Directly comparable in mission, target audience (middle/high schoolers), and school-based educational delivery model.
• SAFE Project: Substance use prevention nonprofit offering youth- and school-targeted prevention education, similar to Fentanyl Fathers' S.A.F.E. chapters. Overlaps in substance use awareness programming aimed at students and families.
• Victoria's Voice Foundation: Partner organization offering fentanyl and opioid awareness resources, including the Victoria's Voice Diary distributed through Fentanyl Fathers. Operates in the same bereaved-family-driven education niche with overlapping school-based delivery.
• Angel Army: Platform connecting bereaved families impacted by fentanyl with schools for live presentations — co-introduced by the Fentanyl Fathers and Victoria's Voice Foundation founders. Operates as an adjacent but overlapping speaker network serving the same end market.

Others

• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): Federal research institute that publishes substance use prevention resources and curricula frequently adopted by schools. Functions as an ecosystem enabler/authority whose evidence base underpins the work of direct peers like Fentanyl Fathers.

Broad incumbents

• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) — One Pill Can Kill Campaign: Federal awareness campaign directly integrated into Fentanyl Fathers' school assemblies. Comparable in fentanyl awareness messaging but operates at national government scale as part of a broader anti-drug portfolio.
• Partnership to End Addiction: National nonprofit providing substance use prevention resources to families and schools. Comparable as an established substance use prevention org with school-facing programs, though broader in scope than Fentanyl Fathers' fentanyl specialization.
• Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD): Established nonprofit founded by bereaved mothers to address drunk driving through school education, legislative advocacy, and survivor storytelling. Highly comparable operating model — grief-driven founder base, school assembly delivery, and federal legislative engagement.

Regional players

• Operation UNITE: Regional anti-drug nonprofit operating primarily in Appalachian Kentucky but addressing the same opioid/fentanyl awareness mission. Comparable school and community education approach in a narrower geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/100091436709253
• Xx.com/fentanylfathers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fentanyl-fathers

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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