Project MKC

Name

Project MKC

Legal name

Project MKC

Website

https://projectmkc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Project MKC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Boardman, Ohio that delivers basic-needs programs (diapers, food, footwear, comfort items, holiday support) to vulnerable children and families across nine Northeast Ohio counties through a network of 70+ partner agencies, funded by individual donations, corporate sponsors, grants, and in-kind contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

Keywords

• Child welfare services
• Basic needs assistance
• Diaper bank programs
• Foster care support
• Family support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Youngstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monetary donations from individuals who support the organization's mission. The organization states that two private donors fund payroll, rent, and utilities, meaning 100% of public donations go directly to children and families.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors at various tiers (Premier, Platinum, Gold) provide financial support through annual benefit dinners and sponsorship packages.
3. Product Donations: The organization accepts in-kind donations of diapers, wipes, toiletries, period supplies, toys, clothing, and other items needed for their programs.
4. Grants: Project MKC receives grants from foundations including Italian Scholarship Foundation, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Jane F. Lamb Foundation, and others to support specific programs like the Best Foot Forward shoe distribution.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Project MKC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that collects, assembles, and distributes essential items and comfort kits to vulnerable children and families across Northeast Ohio. Its core operation, the Basic Needs Bank, distributes diapers, wipes, toiletries, and period supplies to more than 70 partner agencies. The organization runs seven additional programs covering foster care comfort items, pediatric oncology support, summer food assistance, school adoption, holiday gifts, winter footwear, and anti-bullying education for children ages 0-18.

Product overview

Project MKC operates as a nonprofit social services organization offering a portfolio of eight distinct child and family support programs across Northeast Ohio. The core offerings include the Basic Needs Bank (diaper and supply distribution), Comfort Kits for foster care children, Hope Totes for pediatric oncology patients, Summer Food Program, Adopt-A-School support, Holiday Adopt-A-Family events, Best Foot Forward shoe distribution, and Let's Make A Difference anti-bullying initiatives. These programs work together to address immediate needs (food, diapers, clothing) while also supporting emotional well-being and educational success for children ages 0-18. The organization functions as a community hub, distributing items through a network of over 70 partner agencies across 8 counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basic Needs Bank (formerly Diaper Bank)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 130,000 diapers, 210,000 wipes, and 75,000 period supplies distributed annually to partner agencies
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Youngstown City Schools DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Key partner for Adopt-A-School program, with support provided to schools since 2011.
• Kids Win ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Partnership formed in 2017 to expand Hope Totes program to children experiencing life-threatening symptoms that defy medical diagnosis.
• Diane Demetrios / Let's Make a DifferenceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Partnership since 2014 to provide Bully Prevention Programming to Boardman, Poland, Austintown, South Range, and Canfield Local Schools. Fund in memory of Leslie Marie Demetrios.
• Baby2Baby National NetworkcoreOthersProject MKC is a proud member of the Baby2Baby National Network, connecting with other diaper banks and basic needs organizations across the country.
• National Diaper Bank NetworkcoreOthersProject MKC is a proud member of the National Diaper Bank Network, providing access to resources and best practices for diaper bank operations.
• Alliance for Period SuppliescoreOthersProject MKC is a proud member of the Alliance for Period Supplies, supporting efforts to address period poverty.
• Akron Children's Hospital Mahoning ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner agency distributing Basic Needs Bank items. Also partner for Hope Totes program providing personalized bags of items for children undergoing chemotherapy.
• Mahoning County Children ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary referral source for Comfort Kit program. When children are removed from homes, caseworkers bring Project MKC comfort kits to foster families.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Alliance for Period Supplies: National organization addressing period poverty through affiliate banks and programs. Project MKC is a member; serves as the category-defining network for the period-supply program line.
• National Diaper Bank Network: Industry association connecting regional diaper banks across the country. Project MKC is a member; comparable as the umbrella organization for the same basic-needs distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Baby2Baby: National nonprofit distributing diapers, clothing, and basic needs to children in poverty across the U.S. Project MKC is a member of Baby2Baby's National Network, making this its national parent and most directly comparable large-scale peer.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth services organization providing afterschool programming, meals, and support for children ages 6–18. Comparable as a broader-scale child-focused nonprofit offering education, food, and wellbeing programs in parallel to MKC's portfolio.
• Make-A-Wish Foundation: National nonprofit granting wishes to children with critical illnesses. Operates a similar donation-driven, child-centered model at much larger scale; comparable as a benchmark for fundraising sophistication in child-welfare giving.

Direct peers

• Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank: Cincinnati-based diaper bank serving Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky, distributing diapers and basic needs through partner agencies. Closest geographic and operational peer to Project MKC with an almost identical hub-and-spoke distribution model.
• Greater Chicago Diaper Bank: Chicago-based diaper bank providing diapers and period supplies through partner agencies across the Chicago metro. Operates the same partner-agency distribution model and is comparable in scale and program scope.
• Austin Diaper Bank: Regional diaper bank serving Central Texas families through partner agencies and direct distribution. Operates a near-identical basic-needs model with comparable distribution volumes and program structure.
• Happy Bottoms (HappyBottomsKC): Kansas City diaper bank distributing diapers and basic needs through a network of partner agencies in Missouri and Kansas. Highly comparable in scale, model, and mission focus.

Emerging players

• Ronald McDonald House Charities: Large child- and family-focused nonprofit supporting pediatric healthcare families. Existing MKC grant funder and partner; comparable in donation-driven child welfare mission though different service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights3 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ProjectMKC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC
• Facebookfacebook.com/ProjectMKC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/projectmkc
• Instagraminstagram.com/projectmkc

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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