What Elijah-Alavi Foundation does

The Elijah-Alavi Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, dedicated to preventing fatalities from food allergies, asthma, and anaphylaxis through education, training, and policy advocacy. The foundation was established following the death of 3-year-old Elijah-Alavi Silvera, and is co-led by Dina Hawthorne (President), Thomas Silvera (Vice President/Executive Director), and Ruben Porras-Sanchez (COO). Its core mission centers on equipping childcare providers, schools, and families with the knowledge and tools to recognize and respond to allergic reactions in young children.

Name

Elijah-Alavi Foundation

Legal name

Elijah-Alavi Foundation Inc.

Website

https://elijahalavifoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Elijah-Alavi Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers food allergy, asthma, and anaphylaxis prevention education and training to schools, childcare centers, and families, anchored by the Elijah's Law advocacy campaign.

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Product category

Food Allergy Advocacy and Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Child Care Services (62441), Child and Youth Services (62411), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Health, Safety & Sanitation Compliance (incl. food safety) (EDACAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health, Safety & Hygiene Early Learning Content (EDAGACAH), Food Safety, Sanitation & Healthy Food Environment Programs (EDACAMAM), Inclusion, Special Needs & Early Intervention Training (IEPs/IFSPs, Neurodiversity) (EDACAIAF)

Keywords

• Food allergy advocacy
• Anaphylaxis prevention training
• Asthma education
• Childcare safety programs
• Food allergy legislation

Headquarters

HQ city

New City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and raises funds through donations, fundraising campaigns, and community events. Revenue comes from individual donors, corporate sponsors, and special events such as Giving Tuesday campaigns and birthday fundraisers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Elijah-Alavi Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers anaphylaxis prevention and food allergy safety programs to early childcare centers, schools, and businesses through in-person and virtual training, free downloadable educational resources and posters, and advocacy for Elijah's Law legislation. It also runs the Different Like Me (DLM) Project-Based Learning Health Program for Pre-K through 8th grade, the HappyHalers asthma tools for kids, and the ImmuniForce superhero book series to educate children.

Product overview

The Elijah-Alavi Foundation is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of education, advocacy, and awareness products and programs focused on food allergy, asthma, and anaphylaxis prevention. The core offerings include the Different Like Me (DLM) Project-Based Learning Health Program for schools and childcare centers, Elijah's Law advocacy toolkit for legislative change, free educational poster downloads, Food Allergy Preparedness Training, and the ImmuniForce superhero book series for children. The organization also promotes the HappyHalers asthma management tools for kids and publishes research publications and guides on IEP/IDEA accommodations for children with food allergies. These products and programs work together to provide comprehensive support for educators, families, childcare professionals, and policymakers in creating safer environments for children with food allergies and asthma.

Differentiator

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Brands

• Different Like Me (DLM): A Project Based Learning Health Program designed to encourage storytelling, classroom engagement, and interactive learning for Pre-K through 8th-grade educators to teach about food allergies, inclusion, empathy, and acceptance.
• HappyHalers
• ImmuniForce

Products and services

• Different Like Me (DLM) Program A Project-Based Learning Health Program designed for Pre-K through 8th-grade educators and childcare center educators to teach food allergies, inclusion, empathy, and acceptance through storytelling and interactive classroom engagement.
• HappyHalers Fun asthma management tools for kids designed to help children manage their asthma in an engaging way, distributed through the HappyHalers platform.
• Elijah's Law Advocacy Toolkit A toolkit designed to help advocates implement Elijah's Law in their state, providing resources for building awareness and educating elected officials about food allergy safety in childcare settings.
• Free Educational Posters Free downloadable educational posters covering topics such as food allergies, asthma, anaphylaxis, and superhero themes to raise awareness in schools and childcare settings.
• Food Allergy Preparedness Training In-person and virtual training programs for childcare centers, schools, and businesses on food allergy recognition, emergency response, and prevention protocols.
• ImmuniForce Book Series A superhero saga book series set in Allergyville featuring Captain Peanut, designed to educate children about food allergies and asthma through engaging storytelling. Proceeds support the Elijah-Alavi Foundation.
• Elijah's Law Legislation named in honor of Elijah Silvera, requiring food allergy safety protocols, staff training, and emergency action plans in childcare centers, schools, and public institutions. Adopted in six states and two city ordinances.

Quantifiable outcome

• Elijah's Law enacted in 6 states and 2 cities, requiring anaphylaxis preparedness training and protocols in childcare settings
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFARE is a major food allergy advocacy organization. The Elijah-Alavi Foundation partners with FARE on research, advocacy initiatives, and events including the Courage at Congress advocacy day. FARE provides resources and collaborative opportunities for food allergy awareness campaigns.
• AAFA (Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAFA is a leading nonprofit organization providing education, advocacy, and research for people with asthma and allergies. EAF collaborates with AAFA on policy initiatives and shares resources on food allergy and asthma management in childcare settings.
• Kids With Food AllergiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKids With Food Allergies (KFA) is a division of AAFA that provides support and resources specifically for families managing food allergies. EAF works with KFA to provide educational materials and advocate for food allergy safety in schools and childcare.
• MedicAlert FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedicAlert Foundation provides medical ID jewelry and emergency medical information services. The foundation is listed as a partner providing resources for individuals with food allergies and asthma to maintain safety through proper medical identification.
• Allergy ForceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAllergy Force is a food allergy community platform offering resources, advocacy tools, and support for families managing food allergies. Partnership supports community building and resource sharing.
• SpokinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpokin is a platform connecting the food allergy community with safe food options, products, and services. Partnership provides verified resources for families and community engagement.
• Just Like You FilmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJust Like You Films produces documentary content telling real stories of individuals living with food allergies. EAF partnered with them on 'May Contain: My Life' documentary, featuring co-founders Dina Hawthorne and Thomas Silvera sharing their personal journey and advocacy work.
• KaleominorGTM or Marketing PartnerKaleo is a pharmaceutical company specializing in epinephrine auto-injectors. They are a presenting sponsor for EAF events including the Build-A-Bear fundraiser, supporting food allergy education and awareness initiatives.
• FAACT (Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAACT is a nonprofit providing education and resources for food allergy management. Partnership supports event collaboration and community education initiatives.
• Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. - Rho Epsilon Sigma ChapterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe fraternity co-hosted EAF's Build-A-Bear awareness event, providing volunteer support and community outreach to help spread food allergy awareness.
• Food Allergy FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood Allergy Fund hosts summits bringing together innovators, biotech leaders, and researchers advancing food allergy treatments. EAF co-founders participate as panel speakers at these events.
• Dr. Ruchi GuptacoreOthersDr. Ruchi Gupta is a nationally recognized leader in food allergy research, policy, and public health. She joins EAF's Medical Advisory Team, bringing scientific excellence and commitment to equity and improving outcomes for underserved communities.
• Legislative Advisory TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAF's Legislative Advisory Team includes Stacey Saiontz, Jill Mindlin, AllergyStrong Erin Darcy Malawer, and Lianne Mandelbaum - leaders with years of experience in food allergy advocacy and legislation working to advance protective laws.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• MedicAlert Foundation: Nonprofit providing medical IDs and emergency health information services; an existing EAF partner ecosystem participant that supports food allergy safety through identification and emergency response.
• Spokin: Platform connecting the food allergy community with safe products and services. An EAF partner and ecosystem participant providing distribution/audience infrastructure that complements the foundation's mission.

Broad incumbents

• Allergy & Asthma Network: Large national patient advocacy organization for allergy and asthma patients, providing clinician-reviewed education and training that overlaps with EAF's training programs but at greater scale.

Direct peers

• Kids With Food Allergies (KFA): A division of AAFA providing resources specifically for families managing food allergies; a core peer and partner to EAF on educational materials and advocacy in schools and childcare.
• FAACT (Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team): Food allergy nonprofit providing education, advocacy, and community programs. FAACT and EAF partner on events and share overlapping educator-training and family-support missions.
• Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA): Leading national nonprofit for asthma and allergy education, advocacy, and research. AAFA operates Kids With Food Allergies (KFA) as a division, directly overlapping EAF's family support and educator training scope.
• FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education): The largest US food allergy advocacy and research nonprofit, operating Courage at Congress advocacy days, research funding, and consumer education that closely parallel EAF's mission and overlapping policy work.

Emerging players

• AllergyStrong: Grassroots food allergy education and legislative advocacy organization led by Erin Darcy Malawer, who also serves on EAF's Legislative Advisory Team — closely overlapping mission and operations.
• Food Allergy Fund: Food allergy nonprofit funding research and biotech innovation, hosting summits where EAF co-founders speak. Comparable focus area but oriented toward research funding rather than direct training.
• Red Sneakers for Oakley: Food allergy awareness nonprofit founded after a preventable teen death — a near-identical origin story and grassroots awareness model, giving it strong narrative and structural overlap with EAF.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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