Men’s Health Network

What Men’s Health Network does

Men's Health Network (MHN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., with an additional physical office in Alexandria, Virginia. Founded in 1992, MHN operates as a national men's health education and advocacy organization rather than a technology company, with no proprietary platform, API, or developer-facing infrastructure. Its mission centers on closing the nearly six-year lifespan gap between men and women through awareness campaigns, free educational resources, policy advocacy, and coalition-building with clinical and community partners across all 50 states.

MHN is the founder of Men's Health Month (June) and Men's Health Week, the latter congressionally recognized in 1994 and now observed internationally. Its product surface spans the MHN Store (e-commerce platform with 59+ educational SKUs priced from $0.49 to $40.00), the Certified Men's Health Educator (CMHE) 12-module certification program, the bi-weekly Healthy E-Male newsletter, the Talking About Men's Health blog, The Gap Guide (a free digital resource), and an internship program based in Alexandria, VA. Content covers 12+ men's health topics including prostate cancer, cardiovascular disease, mental health, and sexual health, available in English and Spanish, supported by an advisory network of more than 800 physicians and mental health experts.

Revenue derives from individual donations, recurring monthly giving, corporate partnerships with six major pharmaceutical companies (Pfizer, Astellas, AbbVie, AstraZeneca, Daiichi Sankyo, Novavax), grants from healthcare organizations, and modest e-commerce sales. Distribution follows a community-led go-to-market: health fairs, congressional briefings, ambassador programs, media engagement, and bulk distribution through healthcare, employer, and academic channels. No subscription or membership fees are charged for general public access to resources, and the organization maintains a Charity Navigator 4-star rating indicating strong financial accountability.

Name

Men’s Health Network

Legal name

Men's Health Network

Website

https://menshealthnetwork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Men's Health Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1992 that delivers men's health education, screening awareness, and policy advocacy through campaigns, free resources, and a certified educator program, serving men, boys, and families across all 50 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Health Education and Advocacy

NAICS

Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Men’s Health & Lifestyle Coaching (Non-Clinical) (HSADAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health & Support Communities (BPAMABAL), Health, Fitness & Wellness Magazines (MPAJAEAD)

Keywords

• Men's health education
• Health awareness campaigns
• Health advocacy nonprofit
• Screening programs
• Health education materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Men's Health Network raises funds through donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The organization encourages monthly donors and one-time contributions to support their mission of improving men's health outcomes.
2. Product Sales: The organization operates an e-commerce store selling educational brochures, booklets, posters, awareness kits, and merchandise (mugs, caps, pins, wristbands). Prices range from $0.49 for individual brochures to $40.00 for comprehensive awareness kits.
3. Partnership Funding: Corporate partners including pharmaceutical companies (Pfizer, Astellas, AbbVie, AstraZeneca, Daiichi Sankyo, Novavax) and healthcare organizations provide funding and support for campaigns, research initiatives, and awareness programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Men's Health Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers national men's health education, awareness campaigns, and advocacy. It operates flagship awareness periods (Men's Health Month and Men's Health Week), publishes free digital and printed health resources (brochures, posters, the Gap Guide), runs the Certified Men's Health Educator (CMHE) program, distributes a bi-weekly email newsletter and blog, and sells educational materials and merchandise through the MHN Store. It also conducts policy advocacy (e.g., bladder cancer research, nursing workforce policy) and partners with employers, healthcare organizations, and academic institutions.

Product overview

Men's Health Network operates primarily as a nonprofit health education and advocacy organization rather than a technology company. Its core offerings include: (1) Men's Health Month and Men's Health Week awareness campaigns; (2) The Gap Guide, a free digital resource; (3) the Certified Men's Health Educator (CMHE) 12-module program; (4) the Healthy E-Male newsletter; (5) the Talking About Men's Health blog; (6) an Internship Program; and (7) the MHN Store — an e-commerce platform selling 59+ health education materials including brochures, awareness kits, posters, and merchandise. The organization also conducts advocacy initiatives on bladder cancer research and nursing workforce policy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MHN Store Online store dedicated to men's health, selling 59+ educational materials in bulk and merchandise including awareness kits, brochures, posters, and promotional items for community outreach.
• Men's Health Month Campaign Annual awareness period in June organized by MHN, featuring health fairs, screenings, social media campaigns, and educational activities to encourage men and boys to take care of their health.
• Men's Health Week Congressionally-recognized awareness week celebrated each year as the week ending on Father's Day; now celebrated globally as International Men's Health Week.
• The Gap Guide Free digital download handbook for men providing the top six things men can do to live healthier and longer lives, including lifestyle changes and healthy habits.
• Certified Men's Health Educator (CMHE) 12-module self-guided certification course for health professionals and peer men's health leaders, equipping them to help men play an active role in their health.
• Healthy E-Male Newsletter MHN's bi-weekly email newsletter delivering the latest in health research and news, parenting and relationship tips, social media spotlights, and upcoming health screenings and events.
• Talking About Men's Health Blog MHN's blog featuring articles on men's health topics, named among the best men's health blogs by multiple health-related websites.
• Internship Program Historic internship program for college students and post-grads offering hands-on experience in health outreach, legislative advocacy, research, and communications, with offices in Alexandria, VA.

Quantifiable outcome

• Men live nearly 6 years less than women, highlighting the critical need for men's health awareness
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Coalitions for Bladder Cancer ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMen's Health Network joined national coalition of 270+ organizations urging Congress to establish an $8 million Bladder Cancer Research Program within the Department of Defense's Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program for FY 2027. Addresses disease's disproportionate impact on men and veterans.
• National Nursing Workforce CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHN joined coalition of 270+ national and state organizations supporting federal policy updates recognizing post-baccalaureate nursing degrees as professional degrees for federal student loan limits, addressing projected 35% growth in advanced practice nursing roles by 2034.
• The Washington CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMen's Health Network announced participation in The Washington Center's inaugural Employer Council, a strategic initiative enhancing access to career pathways through experiential learning and internships.
• NFLPA (National Football League Players Association)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic partner for health awareness campaigns, leveraging professional sports audience for men's health messaging.
• Boy Scouts of AmericacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization for youth health education and outreach to young men and families.
• 100 Black Men of AmericacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner addressing health disparities in African American communities through joint health initiatives.
• Mental Health AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and behavioral health advocacy.
• George Mason UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for men's health research and educational programs.
• Old Dominion UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for men's health education and research initiatives.
• American UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for health education and research programs.
• Meharry Medical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic medical partner focusing on minority health and addressing health disparities in underserved communities.
• HealthyWomencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for women's health week promotion and cross-gender health education initiatives.
• Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry partnership for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and workplace health initiatives.
• American Public Health Association (Men's Health Caucus)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with APHA Men's Health Caucus for advocacy, congressional briefings, and policy work on men's health issues.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• American Cancer Society: Large national nonprofit covering cancer research, education, advocacy, and patient support across all cancer types. Operates in adjacent men's health territory (prostate, testicular, colorectal, lung) but at substantially larger scale and broader scope.
• American Heart Association: National nonprofit focused on cardiovascular disease education and research, including men's cardiovascular awareness. Overlaps with MHN's cardiovascular health curriculum content and congressional advocacy on heart disease.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Largest US grassroots mental health organization providing education, support groups, and advocacy. Compares to MHN's mental health awareness work (suicide prevention, depression, anxiety, substance abuse) at materially larger scale.
• LIVESTRONG Foundation: National nonprofit addressing cancer survivorship, men's health, and quality of life. Overlaps with MHN's cancer awareness (testicular, prostate) and patient education model but operates at significantly broader scale and program depth.

Direct peers

• HealthyWomen: National nonprofit dedicated to women's health education and policy advocacy. Counterpart organization to MHN, listed as an active partner for cross-gender health initiatives such as Women's Health Week/Men's Health Week collaboration.
• ZERO Prostate Cancer: National nonprofit dedicated to prostate cancer awareness, screening, and patient support. Direct peer to MHN's prostate cancer awareness campaigns and Congressional outreach on men's health funding.
• Mental Health America: National community-based nonprofit addressing mental health through education, advocacy, and screening. Listed as an MHN strategic partner, and the leading US peer organization working on male suicide prevention and stigma reduction.
• Movember Foundation: Global men's health nonprofit focused on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention through awareness campaigns and fundraising events (e.g., Movember). Direct peer to MHN in mission, target audience (men), advocacy-plus-awareness GTM, and disease focus areas.
• Us TOO International: National nonprofit providing prostate cancer support groups and patient education. Overlaps with MHN's prostate cancer awareness kits, screening advocacy, and educational content distribution model.
• Prostate Cancer Foundation: Leading philanthropic funder of prostate cancer research and patient education. Shares MHN's prostate cancer education, screening-awareness, and advocacy DNA with a heavier research-funding orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/menshlthnetwork
• YouTubeyoutube.com/MHNMedia
• Facebookfacebook.com/menshealthnetwork
• Instagraminstagram.com/menshealthnetwork
• Pinterestpinterest.com/menshealthnet

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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