A is For

What A is For does

A is For is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN# 46-2929713) founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City that operates at the intersection of arts and reproductive justice. Its mission is to amplify art and artists working to end stigma against abortion; its vision is a world in which every person has access to a full spectrum of reproductive healthcare free from judgment, scrutiny, and obstruction. The organization was founded in 2012 in response to the public backlash against Sandra Fluke's contraception-coverage testimony, and reappropriated the scarlet A into a symbol of pride and empowerment.\n\nA is For runs a portfolio of distinct programs: the annual Broadway Acts for Abortion (BAfA) ticketed fundraiser; the all it takes is ONE ACT Festival and playwriting contest with staged readings at Playwrights Horizons; a Beneficiaries Program that distributes $1,500 monthly to abortion clinics, funds, and reproductive justice organizations; the Comic Book Series (Clinic Escorts: Stories from the Front Lines and Buckle Up: Abortion Stories from the Road), edited by New Yorker artist Emily Flake and distributed to clinics; the Abortion Book Club; and the 'What is your A for?' video submission program. The organization funds its work through tax-deductible donations, grants (notably from Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS), merchandise sales through its Squarespace e-commerce storefront, and ticketed fundraising events. Beneficiaries span 100+ reproductive justice and adjacent organizations including the Chicago Abortion Fund, The Brigid Alliance, the National Network of Abortion Funds, Emma Goldman Clinic, and OUTMemphis. Since 2014, A is For has donated over $309,160 to beneficiaries and produced original content — including 1,500+ comic books distributed directly to clinics and 15+ plays staged through the ONE ACT Festival drawn from nearly 1,400 submitted works over four years. There is no proprietary technology underlying the operations; the platform is content- and community-led, with celebrity creative talent and grassroots distribution providing the operational leverage.\n\nThe organization operates with a 1–10 employee headcount band and is governed by a board of directors. Revenue is generated from individual donations, merchandise sales ($20–$40 per item), ticketed event revenue, and institutional grants. Geographic focus is domestic (USA), with events anchored in NYC venues including 54 Below and the newly announced Joe's Pub for the 2026 10th annual BAfA.

Name

A is For

Legal name

A is For

Website

https://aisfor.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

A is For is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization that combines theatre, comics, and community programming to destigmatize abortion while raising funds and directing monthly donations to 100+ reproductive justice organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Reproductive Justice Arts Nonprofit

akta.pro primary industry

Family Planning & Contraception (Including Abortion Care) (HLAKAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gala Dinners & Fundraising Events (Nonprofit/CSR) (MPAGAHAE)

Keywords

• Reproductive justice advocacy
• Arts nonprofit programming
• Community fundraising events
• Stigma reduction campaigns
• Abortion access support

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

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, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tax-Deductible Donations: A is For operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN# 46-2929713). Donations are tax-deductible and support their programs including the playwriting contest, comic book series, beneficiaries program, and Broadway Acts for Abortion event.
2. Merchandise Sales: The organization sells branded merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, tote bags, hats, and comic books through their online shop. Proceeds support their mission and programs.
3. Comic Book Sales: Sells comic books including Clinic Escorts: Stories from the Front Lines ($20) and Buckle Up: Abortion Stories from the Road ($20), with bundle pricing at $35. Comic book sales benefit abortion access organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

A is For is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs arts-based programs including the annual Broadway Acts for Abortion fundraiser, the all it takes is ONE ACT playwriting contest and festival, an original comic book series (Clinic Escorts and Buckle Up), a virtual Abortion Book Club, a monthly Beneficiaries Program donating $1,500 to abortion providers, and an online shop selling branded merchandise. Funds raised support reproductive justice organizations and stigma-busting art.

Product overview

A is For is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates as a collection of arts and advocacy programs at the intersection of the arts and reproductive justice. The organization offers multiple distinct programs: the annual Broadway Acts for Abortion (BAfA) fundraiser; the all it takes is ONE ACT Festival featuring a playwriting contest with staged readings; the Beneficiaries Program providing monthly financial assistance to abortion providers; the Comic Book Series including Clinic Escorts and Buckle Up titles; the Abortion Book Club hosting virtual discussions; an online Shop selling merchandise; and the What is your A for? video submission program. Together, these initiatives amplify art and artists working to end stigma against abortion while raising funds for reproductive justice organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Broadway Acts for Abortion Annual Broadway community fundraiser dedicated to abortion rights that brings together Broadway actors and artists for live performances, karaoke, and live auctions to raise funds and awareness for reproductive justice organizations. Open to individual supporters and reproductive justice advocates.
• Beneficiaries Program Monthly financial assistance program donating $1,500 each month to selected abortion clinics, abortion funds, and reproductive justice organizations across the United States. Intended beneficiaries are nonprofit abortion providers and funds, including named recipients such as Chicago Abortion Fund, The Brigid Alliance, National Network of Abortion Funds, OUTMemphis, and Emma Goldman Clinic.

Quantifiable outcome

• $309,160+ donated to abortion providers since 2014
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Emily FlakecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Yorker artist and editor of both A is For comic books (Clinic Escorts and Buckle Up). Created artwork and edited content for the comic book series.
• Book Club BarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNYC bookshop partnering with A is For's Abortion Book Club, providing ABC members a 10% discount on selected books.
• The Brigid AlliancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRecipient of Buckle Up comic book sales proceeds. Practical support organization providing wrap-around logistical and financial support to folks traveling for abortion care.
• Joe's PubminorOthersNYC venue hosting Broadway Acts for Abortion 2026 event. New venue for the 10th annual BAfA.
• Playwrights HorizonscoreOthersNYC theatre venue generously donating The Judith O. Rubin Theater for the ONE ACT Festival. Site of multiple festival events including June 15, 2026 festival.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• EMILY's List: Political action committee supporting pro-choice Democratic women candidates; shares the same pro-choice donor pool and overlapping base of politically engaged supporters as A is For.
• NARAL Pro-Choice America: Established national reproductive rights advocacy organization operating at significantly larger scale; competes for the same donor dollars and policy/awareness attention as A is For but as part of a broader portfolio.
• Planned Parenthood Federation of America: Largest U.S. reproductive health and advocacy organization; broad incumbent that overlaps with A is For's reproductive justice mission and beneficiary ecosystem but at vastly greater scale and scope.
• Center for Reproductive Rights: Global reproductive rights legal and policy organization; broader incumbent addressing similar mission through legal advocacy rather than arts-based community engagement.

Direct peers

• Chicago Abortion Fund: 2025 BAfA beneficiary and direct grantee of A is For; one of many regional abortion funds the nonprofit supports, providing financial and logistical assistance to abortion seekers.
• National Network of Abortion Funds: Network of abortion funds and a direct A is For beneficiary; operates in the same reproductive justice funding ecosystem and channels donor dollars to the same downstream orgs A is For supports.
• Shout Your Abortion: Stigma-busting movement organization using storytelling, art, and community engagement to normalize abortion — directly comparable content-and-community strategy to A is For's programs.
• Abortion Care Network: Network supporting independent abortion providers; operates in the same reproductive healthcare access ecosystem as A is For's downstream beneficiaries and Beneficiaries Program.
• The Brigid Alliance: Recipient of Buckle Up comic book proceeds and a named A is For beneficiary; provides wrap-around logistical support to abortion seekers, operating in the same reproductive justice support niche.
• Lady Parts Justice League: Uses comedy and entertainment to advance abortion stigma-busting and repro justice — closely aligned with A is For's arts-and-advocacy model targeting similar audiences and donor base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/aisfororg
• Facebookfacebook.com/aisfororg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/a-is-for

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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