Monique Burr Foundation for Children

What Monique Burr Foundation for Children does

The Monique Burr Foundation for Children (MBF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1997 in Jacksonville, Florida, that delivers evidence-based and evidence-informed prevention education programs protecting children from bullying, cyberbullying, abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and digital dangers. Its product portfolio is built on the trademarked MBF 5 Safety Rules© framework and includes MBF Child Safety Matters® (Pre-K-5), MBF Teen Safety Matters® (6-12), MBF After-School Safety Matters®, MBF Athlete Safety Matters®, plus supplemental modules such as Mental Health Matters™ and Child Safety Matters+. The platform is delivered by a network of more than 10,000 certified facilitators across 42 states, Washington D.C., and 7 countries, with content accessible through a Facilitator Portal, a free Child Safety Matters mobile app, and Nearpod-integrated lessons for virtual delivery. Independent research reports a 20% average knowledge/skills gain, 96% pre-to-post-test gains, and 90% facilitator adherence.

MBF's business model combines government grant funding (notably a Florida Office of the Attorney General appropriation that enables free delivery to all Florida public schools across all 67 counties), individual and corporate charitable contributions, one-time program material sales to private schools and out-of-state organizations, and signature annual fundraising events. Programs are sold through a self-serve Facilitator Portal, while marketing leverages content (blog, resource library, webinars, online adult courses, mobile app), events, and a network of channel partners including Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCA, and child advocacy centers. The organization has earned the Candid 2024 Gold Seal of Transparency, a CEBC rating of '1' for Child Safety Matters, and endorsements from NCMEC, Crimes Against Children Research Center, and the CDC, which is currently funding a multi-year Teen Safety Matters study with NORC at the University of Chicago in up to 48 New York City middle schools.

Name

Monique Burr Foundation for Children

Legal name

Monique Burr Foundation for Children, Inc.

Website

https://mbfpreventioneducation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Monique Burr Foundation for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers evidence-based prevention education programs, including MBF Child Safety Matters and Teen Safety Matters, to protect K-12 students from bullying, abuse, trafficking, and digital dangers, primarily serving Florida public schools free of charge and selling programs to schools and youth organizations in 42 states and 7 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Safety Prevention Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Threat Assessment, Violence Prevention & Behavioral Intervention Support (EDAEACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cyberbullying Prevention, Reporting & Case Management (EDAFALAG), Health, Safety & Compliance Training (CPR/First Aid, Safeguarding, Licensing) (EDACAIAH), Substance Use Prevention & Student Assistance Programs (School-Based) (EDAKAMAJ)

Keywords

• Child safety education
• Prevention education programs
• Bullying prevention curriculum
• Child abuse prevention
• Youth safety programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Contributions and Donations: The foundation depends on charitable contributions from sponsors and individuals to sustain and enrich prevention education programs. Donations are tax-deductible as MBF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 59-3482715).
2. Government Grants: Funding from government sources including the Florida Office of the Attorney General that allows provision of free materials to Florida public schools.
3. Program Material Sales: Private schools, and schools and organizations outside of Florida can purchase MBF programs at reasonable cost. Purchasing materials provides access to program updates, online facilitator training, and support for one year.
4. Special Events: Annual fundraising events including A Night in the Vineyard and Champions for Child Safety Pro-Am Golf Tournament generate significant revenue. The 2026 A Night in the Vineyard raised $283,000 and the 2025 Pro-Am raised $533,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Monique Burr Foundation for Children delivers evidence-based prevention education curricula designed to protect children and teens from bullying, cyberbullying, all types of abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and digital dangers. Programs are delivered by certified facilitators in school and youth-serving settings and include age-appropriate modules for Pre-K through 12th grade, supplemental offerings (mental health and special needs), adult professional development courses, and a mobile app. Materials are provided at no cost to Florida public schools through state funding and sold to private schools and out-of-state organizations.

Product overview

The Monique Burr Foundation for Children (MBF) offers a suite of evidence-based and evidence-informed prevention education programs delivered through a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core portfolio includes four primary school-based programs: MBF Child Safety Matters® for elementary students (Pre-K through 5th grade), MBF Teen Safety Matters® for middle and high school students (grades 6-12), MBF After-School Safety Matters® for youth-serving organizations (K-8), and MBF Athlete Safety Matters® for youth athletes. The foundational framework across all programs is the MBF 5 Safety Rules©. Supplemental modules include MBF Mental Health Matters™ (addressing mental health and substance use education) and MBF Child Safety Matters+ (for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities). Additional offerings include adult education through free online courses, a mobile app, Nearpod-based digital lessons, and certified facilitator training programs. All programs are provided at no cost to Florida public schools and are developed using polyvictimization research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MBF Child Safety Matters: Comprehensive, evidence-based prevention education curriculum for elementary school students in grades K-5 teaching strategies to prevent, recognize, and respond to bullying, cyberbullying, abuse, and digital dangers.
• MBF Child Safety Matters Pre-K Edition
• MBF Teen Safety Matters
• MBF After-School Safety Matters
• MBF Athlete Safety Matters
• MBF Mental Health Matters
• MBF 5 Safety Rules

Products and services

• MBF Child Safety Matters (Elementary School Edition) A comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum for elementary school students in grades K-5 that educates and empowers children and adults with information and strategies to prevent, recognize, and respond appropriately to bullying, cyberbullying, all types of abuse, and digital abuse dangers. Presented in four comprehensive modules (25-30 minutes each) by trained facilitators using turnkey scripts and interactive PowerPoints.
• MBF Child Safety Matters - Pre-K Edition An introductory personal safety program for preschool children ages 4-5, created and reviewed by child psychologists and early childhood educators. The curriculum consists of four age-appropriate lessons (approximately 20-30 minutes each) covering the MBF 5 Safety Rules and one optional lesson on Bullying and Digital Safety.
• MBF Teen Safety Matters (Middle/High School Edition) A comprehensive, evidence-informed prevention education program for middle school students (grades 6-8) and high-school students (grades 9-12) that educates and empowers teens and adults with information and strategies to prevent, recognize, and respond appropriately to bullying, cyberbullying, all types of abuse, relationship abuse, digital dangers, exploitation, and human trafficking.
• MBF After-School Safety Matters A comprehensive, evidence-informed prevention education program for youth in grades K-8 in after-school programs and youth-serving organizations. The program teaches children and adults how to prevent, recognize, and respond appropriately to the four types of child abuse, bullying, cyberbullying, and digital dangers through six topic-specific lessons (30-60 minutes each) presented in grade-level clusters.
• MBF Athlete Safety Matters A comprehensive, evidence-informed curriculum that educates and empowers youth athletes (from beginner to elite levels) with information and strategies to prevent, recognize, and respond appropriately to bullying, cyberbullying, all types of abuse, and digital dangers. Presented to youth athletes clustered by grade level (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12) in two comprehensive lessons (approximately 45-55 minutes each) by trained facilitators.
• Certified Facilitator Training Training program for individuals new to facilitating MBF Child Safety Matters or Teen Safety Matters curriculum. Includes 3.5-hour Certified Facilitator Training (with CEUs available), 2.5-hour Refresher Training for active facilitators, and 8-hour Child Safety Matters+ Certified Facilitator Training for educators working with I/DD or ESE students.
• MBF Online Courses for Adults Free one-hour online professional development courses for adults including: Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect; Real World Safety: Protecting Youth Online and Off (Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Digital Safety); Protecting Children from Child Sexual Abuse; Preventing, Recognizing, and Responding to Human Trafficking; and Online Child Sexual Exploitation.
• Child Safety Matters Mobile App A mobile application available at no cost from the App Store or Google Play that teaches parents and professionals how to better protect youth from abuse, bullying, and other forms of victimization.
• MBF Nearpod Lessons Alternative lesson delivery using the Nearpod learning platform, enabling interactive virtual and remote MBF lessons. Students access lessons and interact with quizzes, polls, videos, and collaborative boards on their individual devices while facilitators present via video conferencing platforms.
• MBF Mental Health Matters Supplemental lessons for MBF Child Safety Matters and MBF Teen Safety Matters that address Mental and Emotional Health and Substance Use and Abuse. Created to assist Florida schools with meeting Florida Department of Education Mental and Emotional Health and Substance Use and Abuse education requirements.
• MBF Child Safety Matters+ Specialized prevention education curriculum designed for students with learning disabilities and those in self-contained classrooms, including students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). Facilitators must have educational experience with I/DD or ESE students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% average knowledge and skills gain among youth participants
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• NORC at the University of ChicagocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2026MBF has partnered with NORC at the University of Chicago to study the effectiveness of MBF Teen Safety Matters abuse prevention program in middle schools. This CDC-funded research study will take place in up to 48 New York City middle schools over three school years (2026-2029) to measure changes in knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to safety and prevention.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CDC is funding a three-year research study (2026-2029) on the effectiveness of MBF Teen Safety Matters program in New York City middle schools, evaluating how well the program helps students and staff recognize unsafe situations and build social-emotional skills.
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCMEC supports MBF programs and provides endorsement through consultants like Dr. Sharon Cooper. The partnership includes letter of support for MBF Teen Safety Matters curriculum.
• Crimes Against Children Research CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed by Dr. David Finkelhor, the center conducted multiple research studies on MBF Child Safety Matters program effectiveness. Dr. Finkelhor serves as a key expert supporter and contributor to program development.
• Darkness to LightmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMBF programs are approved and recommended by Darkness to Light, an organization focused on child sexual abuse prevention. Partnership includes cross-referrals and shared educational resources.
• Erin Merryn / Erin's LawmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErin Merryn, survivor and child advocate, founded Erin's Law requiring child sexual abuse prevention education in schools. MBF programs help schools meet Erin’s Law requirements and are listed as a resource by Erin's Law organization.
• Virginia Commonwealth UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner supporting MBF prevention education research and program development.
• University of New HampshirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome to Crimes Against Children Research Center led by Dr. David Finkelhor, which has conducted multiple independent research studies on MBF program effectiveness.
• Florida Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFL DOE lists MBF programs as approved resources for child abuse prevention education and has endorsed MBF Mental Health Matters for meeting health education requirements.
• Prevent Child Abuse FloridamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState affiliate of national organization supporting child abuse prevention initiatives. Partners with MBF on awareness and education efforts.
• One Love FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on healthy relationships and dating violence prevention. Partners with MBF on relationship education and prevention resources.
• National Educators to Stop Trafficking (NEST)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEST lists MBF programs as approved curriculum resources for trafficking prevention education in schools.
• National Children's AlliancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization supporting children's advocacy centers. Partners with MBF on prevention education initiatives delivered through CAC network.
• California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse (CEBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEBC rates MBF Child Safety Matters as '1' on their rating scale, proving effectiveness, rigorous study, and sustained impact. This designation validates program quality.
• YMCA of Florida's First CoastmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity education partner implementing MBF After-School Safety Matters programs at YMCA locations to serve youth in after-school settings.
• Boys and Girls ClubsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational youth organization implementing MBF prevention education programs in after-school club settings.
• Dream Finders HomesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner and presenting sponsor of the Champions for Child Safety Pro-Am Golf Tournament, raising $533,000 in 2025 for MBF programs.
• SoNapa GrillemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for A Night in the Vineyard annual fundraiser event, hosting the signature charity event to support MBF mission.
• Kendra ScottminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for Sip & Shop events where 20% of proceeds are donated to MBF to support prevention education programs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sandy Hook Promise: Sandy Hook Promise delivers school-based violence prevention and child safety programs including Say Something and Start With Hello. Both organizations target K-12 schools with violence/abuse prevention curricula and leverage national awareness campaigns, though SHP's emphasis is more on school violence warning signs and reporting.
• Prevent Child Abuse America: Prevent Child Abuse America is the national umbrella organization for child abuse prevention with state chapters, including Prevent Child Abuse Florida (an MBF partner). It focuses on awareness, advocacy, and Healthy Families America home visiting programs, overlapping with MBF's prevention education mission at a national advocacy level.
• National Children's Alliance: National Children's Alliance accredits and supports Children's Advocacy Centers nationwide and is an MBF partner. While NCA is more focused on post-disclosure response and CAC operations, both organizations serve overlapping networks (child advocacy centers, schools) and collaborate on prevention education delivery.
• Stop It Now: Stop It Now is a nonprofit dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse through education, helplines, and prevention programs. It is a direct peer to MBF's child abuse prevention education work, with overlapping subject matter expertise and similar nonprofit/government-funding business model.
• Childhelp: Childhelp is a national nonprofit addressing child abuse through education, advocacy, and treatment programs, including Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe for schools. MBF was previously recognized by Childhelp with the Voice of Courage Award, and both organizations deliver school-based prevention curricula targeting abuse and neglect.
• Darkness to Light: Darkness to Light is a nonprofit focused on child sexual abuse prevention education, delivering the Stewards of Children program to adults. It is both a partner and direct peer of MBF, serving similar audiences (schools, youth organizations, parents) with adult-facing child abuse prevention training.

Broad incumbents

• Common Sense Education: Common Sense Education provides K-12 digital citizenship, SEL, and student safety curricula including cyberbullying and online safety content. Both organizations address child safety and digital dangers through school-based curricula, but Common Sense operates with broader scope and stronger national distribution.
• Second Step (Committee for Children flagship program): Second Step is the dominant K-8 SEL curriculum covering bullying prevention, empathy, emotion management, and problem-solving. It is a broad incumbent comparable to MBF's Child Safety Matters in the bullying prevention unit, but operates as a comprehensive SEL platform rather than a focused safety curriculum.
• Committee for Children: Committee for Children produces the Second Step SEL curriculum, a comprehensive K-8 social-emotional learning program used in tens of thousands of U.S. schools. Like MBF, it delivers facilitator-led classroom prevention education addressing bullying, abuse, and safety skills, but operates at significantly larger scale with broader topic coverage.

Emerging players

• Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower International: Kidpower provides personal safety and violence prevention education programs for children, teens, and adults across schools and communities. It is comparable to MBF's curriculum-based safety skills training approach but tends to focus more on physical safety and empowerment workshops than school-mandated curriculum.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/MBFKids
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCb8cQkgZ5XtcJjqLvVg5klw
• Facebookfacebook.com/MBFChildSafety
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/monique-burr-foundation-for-children-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/mbf_kids

Compliance2 records

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