Abortion Fund Of Ohio

What Abortion Fund Of Ohio does

Abortion Fund of Ohio (AFO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1993 in Granville, Ohio (originally as Women Have Options – Ohio) and now headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. As Ohio's only statewide abortion fund, AFO provides financial assistance, practical support (transportation, lodging, childcare), case management, and legal access services to people seeking abortion care, operating through a confidential helpline staffed by trained case managers. The organization's technology stack is intentionally lightweight and confidentiality-focused: Airtable-based online intake forms for both financial/practical and legal program requests, EveryAction for donation processing, and direct fund transfers to partner clinics rather than to patients. AFO also operates Ohio's only statewide Judicial Bypass Program for minors, providing free attorney representation through a partnership with Friedman Nemecek & Long, L.L.C., and runs a Legal Access Program offering confidential legal information on self-managed abortion, youth reproductive rights, and pregnancy criminalization.

AFO's business model is donation-funded rather than revenue-generating. The organization does not receive federal or state grants and many private grants exclude abortion funding, so 100% of grassroots individual donations flow directly to patient care. Revenue streams include one-time and recurring donations (notably the Abortion Access Circle monthly giving program, with average gifts under $20 funding 2,000+ patients annually), annual Fund-a-Thon grassroots events, and merchandise sales through Bonfire. AFO serves three primary customer segments: low-income Ohioans seeking abortion care, Ohio minors requiring judicial bypass, and out-of-state abortion seekers from banned Midwest/Southeast states; all services are free to patients. The organization was rebranded from Women Have Options – Ohio to Abortion Fund of Ohio in 2023 to align with Reproductive Justice values, and in 2023 pledged a record $1.4 million directly for abortion procedures and wraparound costs following the Dobbs decision. AFO has been an active litigant, notably co-defeating Lebanon, Ohio's anti-abortion ordinance alongside NASW, ACLU of Ohio, and Democracy Forward.

Name

Abortion Fund Of Ohio

Legal name

Abortion Fund of Ohio

Website

https://abortionfundofohio.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Abortion Fund of Ohio is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1993 providing financial assistance, practical support, case management, and legal services to abortion seekers in Ohio. It operates Ohio's only statewide Judicial Bypass Program and funds 2,000+ patients annually via grassroots donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Reproductive Health Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Family Planning Centers (62141)

akta.pro primary industry

Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maternal, Child & Family Health Program Funding (HLAJALAG), Community Health & Prevention Program Funding (HLAJALAF), Family Planning & Contraception (Including Abortion Care) (HLAKAJAG)

Keywords

• Abortion fund services
• Reproductive health support
• Nonprofit patient navigation
• Judicial bypass assistance
• Abortion funding nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus Junction

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual supporters. 100% of grassroots contributions go directly to funding abortion care. Monthly giving program (Abortion Access Circle) provides sustainable funding with over 2,000 patients funded annually through collective monthly donations.
2. Grassroots Fundraising: Annual Fund-a-Thon events where teams raise money for abortion access, plus community-organized fundraisers (yard sales, bake sales, house parties, etc.). Individual fundraisers can be created on Facebook and Instagram with automatic donation routing.
3. Merchandise Sales: AFO Merch sold through Bonfire platform, with shirt designs benefiting the organization directly.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Abortion Fund of Ohio provides free financial assistance for abortion procedures, practical support (transportation, lodging, childcare), and case management through a confidential helpline to Ohioans seeking abortion care. It also operates Ohio's only statewide Judicial Bypass Program for minors and a Legal Access Program offering free legal information and referrals, all delivered at no cost to patients.

Product overview

Abortion Fund of Ohio operates as a nonprofit organization offering a coordinated suite of services to support abortion access. The core offerings include: Financial Assistance and Practical Support (covering appointment costs, travel, lodging, and childcare), Case Management through a confidential helpline with dedicated case managers, and a Legal Access Program providing free legal advice on abortion laws and judicial bypass. The organization partners with Abuzz for telemedicine abortion pills by mail. The flagship monthly donor program is the Abortion Access Circle. The organization also distributes free reproductive health products and provides community education on Reproductive Justice. Services are delivered primarily through online intake forms (Airtable), the EveryAction donation platform, and direct staff support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Financial Assistance Program Provides financial support to Ohioans seeking abortion care at in-person clinics and through telemedicine partners like Abuzz, helping cover appointment costs and wraparound expenses.
• Practical Support Services Offers logistical assistance including transportation, lodging, and childcare support to help abortion seekers overcome barriers to accessing care.
• Case Management Dedicated case managers provide compassionate, abortion-positive support through a confidential helpline, connecting clients to financial and logistical resources and helping navigate the abortion access process.
• Legal Access Program Free, confidential helpline providing legal information and advice about Ohio abortion laws, judicial bypass procedures, self-managed abortion rights, and pregnancy criminalization, with referrals to pro-bono counsel.
• Judicial Bypass Program Ohio's only statewide program helping minors navigate the legal process to obtain abortion without parent or guardian consent, providing free attorneys and clinic appointment assistance.
• Confidential Helpline Staff-centered helpline providing compassionate, trauma-informed support to help people overcome financial barriers, logistical challenges, and misinformation around abortion care.
• Abuzz Telemedicine Partnership Partnership with Abuzz connecting abortion seekers to US-licensed clinicians who provide FDA-approved abortion pills by mail for pregnancies up to 13 weeks, with AFO providing financial support for Ohio patients using Abuzz services.
• Reproductive Health Products Distribution Distributes free sexual and reproductive health products to community members as part of broader reproductive justice advocacy.
• Community Education Provides community education on abortion access and Reproductive Justice through trainings, presentations, and educational resources for various audiences.
• Abortion Access Circle Monthly donor program providing sustainable funding for abortion care, with members receiving exclusive quarterly newsletters, access to private events, and occasional thank-you gifts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully defeated Lebanon, Ohio anti-abortion ordinance through litigation
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Network of Abortion FundscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFO is a founding member of the National Network of Abortion Funds, a collective of abortion funds across the country working to increase access to abortion care. The network provides resources, coordination, and the Find-a-Fund tool for locating local abortion funds.
• AbuzzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFO partners with Abuzz to connect abortion seekers to US-licensed clinicians who provide abortion pills by mail for pregnancies up to 13 weeks. AFO provides financial support for Ohio patients using Abuzz services, which cost under $150 on a sliding scale.
• SisterSongminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReference organization for Reproductive Justice framework as defined by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color leaders. AFO updated its name to align with Reproductive Justice values as outlined by SisterSong.
• Friedman Nemecek & Long, L.L.C.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOhio-based law firm partnering with AFO's Legal Access Program to provide pro-bono legal counsel referrals for Ohioans facing criminal and civil penalties for reproductive health care decisions. The firm represents individuals across the country in complex criminal and civil matters.
• National Association of Social Workers (NASW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-plaintiff with AFO in challenging Lebanon, Ohio's anti-abortion ordinance. NASW represents social workers who faced criminal penalties under the ordinance for providing standard-of-care support to clients seeking abortion.
• ACLU of OhiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal representation partner for abortion access advocacy, including co-representation in challenging Lebanon's anti-abortion ordinance. AFO Legal Access Program works with ACLU on mifepristone access rulings and abortion law education.
• Democracy ForwardcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNonprofit legal organization representing AFO and NASW in the challenge against Lebanon, Ohio's anti-abortion ordinance. Founded 2017, specializes in government accountability litigation.
• If/When/HowminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReproductive health legal organization providing resources and hotline for self-managed abortion legal questions. AFO refers patients with legal questions outside Ohio to If/When/How.
• Preterm ClevelandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCleveland-based abortion clinic and fund. AFO provides financial and logistical support for patients using Preterm services through the Preterm Access Fund partnership.
• Aggie FundminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional fund for Toledo and Detroit area providing financial and logistical support for abortion access. Listed as additional resource for patients needing support beyond AFO's scope.
• Midwest Access CoalitionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional logistical support organization for abortion access in the Midwest. Listed as additional resource for patients needing practical support like transportation and lodging.
• Ohio Women's Alliance MAPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogistical support partner in Ohio providing practical assistance to abortion seekers. Listed as additional resource for transportation, lodging, and other practical needs.
• National Abortion FederationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational organization providing financial support for abortion care nationwide. Listed as additional resource for patients AFO cannot fully fund.
• Abortion Freedom FundminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational fund providing financial support specifically for abortion pills by mail and telehealth abortion. Listed as additional resource for self-managed abortion support.
• Plan C PillsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational resource organization providing information about safe at-home abortions and abortion pill access. AFO references Plan C for safety information and sliding scale provider options.
• I Need An AminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAbortion provider finder tool recommended by AFO for locating providers and calculating gestational age. Helps patients find in-state and out-of-state abortion care.
• Abortion FinderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAbortion provider finder tool recommended by AFO for locating providers across Ohio and the country.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Preterm Cleveland: Cleveland-based abortion clinic and fund operating a Preterm Access Fund for financial and logistical support. Most direct comparable: a regional Ohio abortion access organization combining clinical services with case-managed patient funding.
• Midwest Access Coalition: Regional organization providing logistical (travel, lodging, childcare) support for abortion seekers in the Midwest. AFO directly refers overflow patients here, making it a closest functional peer in practical support services.
• National Network of Abortion Funds: Umbrella organization of which AFO is a founding member. Operates the Find-a-Fund tool and coordinates the national ecosystem of abortion funds—directly comparable as a fund-network operator and coordination layer.
• If/When/How: Reproductive health legal organization operating the Repro Legal Helpline for self-managed abortion and judicial bypass questions. AFO refers legal queries outside Ohio here—directly comparable as a legal-access peer serving overlapping patients.
• ACLU of Ohio: Legal advocacy partner representing AFO in the Lebanon ordinance challenge and broader reproductive rights litigation. Comparable as a litigation ally serving the same Ohio patient population on overlapping legal access issues.

Regional players

• Aggie Fund: Regional fund serving the Toledo/Detroit corridor with financial and practical abortion support. Comparable to AFO's model but operating in a different geography; AFO lists Aggie as an overflow referral partner.

Broad incumbents

• National Abortion Federation: National membership organization providing financial support for abortion care nationwide. Comparable as a larger, established abortion access funder that AFO refers unfunded patients to—a broader incumbent peer in the same service category.
• Planned Parenthood Federation of America: Nationwide reproductive health and abortion provider. While AFO is a funder rather than a clinic operator, both are core access points in the U.S. abortion ecosystem and serve overlapping patient populations, especially via affiliate clinics in Ohio.

Others

• SisterSong: National Reproductive Justice coalition whose framework AFO explicitly adopted in its 2023 rebrand. Comparable as an adjacent/ecosystem organization shaping the values and policy posture of abortion access nonprofits.

Emerging players

• Abuzz Health: Telehealth medication abortion provider offering abortion pills by mail (up to 13 weeks) for under $150 on a sliding scale. Directly comparable as a core operational partner of AFO—an emerging-player peer in the same patient access flow.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/AbortionFundofOhio
• Instagraminstagram.com/abortionfundofohio
• TikToktiktok.com/@abortionfundofohio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abortionfundofohio

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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