MIB Agents

What MIB Agents does

MIB Agents is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 81-1109906) headquartered in Barnard, Vermont, founded in 2017 by osteosarcoma survivor Ann Graham after her treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York. The organization's stated mission is to make it better for children and families facing osteosarcoma, a rare pediatric bone cancer for which no new drug has been approved in over 40 years and which affects approximately 800-1,000 new US patients annually. It operates three program pillars: patient/family support (Warrior Mail, Healing Hearts bereavement program, Secret Agent Missions for hospice patients, Ambassador Agents, Gamer Agents, Prayer Agents, MIB Agents Family Funds, OsteoWarriors HQ, and a Junior Advisory Board), education (OsteoBites research webinars, the MIB Osteosarcoma Handbook available in English, Spanish, and Mandarin, and the osTEAo podcast hosted by AYA patients), and research support (the Outsmarting Osteosarcoma grant program, the TURBO Virtual Tumor Board for clinician collaboration, and the annual FACTOR conference).

The organization serves three primary constituencies: osteosarcoma patients and their families, the osteosarcoma research and clinical community (oncologists, surgeons, researchers), and industry/foundation partners (Sanofi, National Cancer Institute, Count Me In at Broad Institute, St. Baldrick's Foundation, Hyundai Hope on Wheels, the Joyce and Bernard Zimmerman Foundation). Its business model is donation-funded: revenue comes from individual donations, the Guardian Agents monthly giving program, corporate sponsorships of the FACTOR conference, foundation grants (with 100% of Outsmarting Osteosarcoma grant funding directed to research expenses), events, and a small e-commerce merchandise boutique on Shopify. All patient programs and educational resources are provided at no cost. Since 2017 the organization has cumulatively raised approximately $2.8 million for osteosarcoma research, holds the 2025 Social Sector Hero of the Year Honorable Mention from Clear Impact, and is governed by an independent Board of Directors with a Scientific Advisory Committee chaired by Dr. Matteo Trucco of Cleveland Clinic Children's.

Name

MIB Agents

Legal name

MIB Agents

Website

https://mibagents.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MIB Agents is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2017 that supports children and families facing pediatric osteosarcoma through patient programs, multilingual education resources, an annual FACTOR conference, and the Outsmarting Osteosarcoma research grant program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Barnard

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: MIB Agents raises funds through individual donations, monthly Guardian Agent giving programs, and fundraising events. The organization states that researchers funded through the Outsmarting Grant use 100% of funding for research expenses.
2. Merchandise Sales: The organization operates an e-commerce boutique selling merchandise such as mugs and vintage t-shirts to supporters and the osteosarcoma community.
3. Sponsorships and Grants: Corporate sponsors support the annual FACTOR conference. The organization also distributes research grants through the Outsmarting Osteosarcoma program, with funding coming from foundations and corporate partners.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MIB Agents is a pediatric osteosarcoma nonprofit that provides free patient and family support programs (Warrior Mail, Secret Agent Missions, Healing Hearts, Family Funds, Ambassador Agents, Gamer Agents, Prayer Agents), educational resources (Osteosarcoma Handbook in three languages, OsteoBites webinars, TURBO Virtual Tumor Board), direct research funding through the Outsmarting Osteosarcoma grant, and community events including the annual FACTOR conference and osTEAo podcast. All programs are provided at no cost to beneficiaries and funded by donations, sponsorships, and merchandise sales.

Product overview

MIB Agents is a pediatric osteosarcoma nonprofit organization that offers a portfolio of patient support programs, educational resources, research funding initiatives, and community-building activities. The core programs include patient support offerings (Secret Agent Missions, Warrior Mail, Gamer Agents, Ambassador Agents, Healing Hearts), financial assistance through Family Funds, and spiritual support via Prayer Agents. Education and research are delivered through OsteoBites webinars, the Osteosarcoma Handbook available in multiple languages, TURBO Virtual Tumor Board, and the Outsmarting Osteosarcoma grant program. The organization hosts the annual FACTOR Conference with associated programs including OsteoWarriors HQ and FACTOR Travel Awards. Communication platforms include the osTEAo podcast. The portfolio is complemented by the MIB Boutique merchandise store and Guardian Agents monthly giving program. MIB Agents does not offer a technology product or software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MIB Agents Family Funds: Family Funds raised in honor and memory of children to support, guide and inspire fellow osteosarcoma families.
• OsteoWarriors HQ
• Guardian Agents

Quantifiable outcome

• $2,800,000 raised for osteosarcoma research since 2017
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• UTO PBC OncologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the key supporters and participating organizations at the FACTOR conference, contributing to osteosarcoma research collaboration and community building.
• SanoficoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmaceutical company sponsor supporting the FACTOR conference and osteosarcoma research initiatives.
• Osteosarcoma CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner organization in the osteosarcoma research and advocacy community, participating in FACTOR conference.
• Count Me In (Broad Institute)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatient-partnered research initiative focused on rare cancer genomics, with osteosarcoma as a key focus area. Diane Diehl serves as Interim Director.
• National Cancer Institute (NCI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal cancer research agency with researchers presenting at FACTOR and collaborating on osteosarcoma research, including comparative oncology programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation: Leading childhood cancer research and family support nonprofit that funds pediatric oncology research grants and provides family resources, directly comparable to MIB Agents' mission and model.
• CureSearch for Children's Cancer: Children's cancer research nonprofit that funds pediatric oncology research and provides family support resources. Operates as a peer in the same funding and advocacy ecosystem.
• Hyundai Hope on Wheels: Nonprofit dedicated to funding pediatric cancer research, including osteosarcoma studies. Operates as a direct peer through overlapping funding of the same patient population and research community.
• Osteosarcoma Collaborative: Disease-specific advocacy and research coalition for osteosarcoma. Directly comparable as a focused peer in the same niche, and listed as a key partner of MIB Agents at the FACTOR conference.
• Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research: Childhood cancer research nonprofit that awards research grants and supports families, with a comparable grassroots fundraising and community engagement model.
• National Pediatric Cancer Foundation: Pediatric cancer research and family support nonprofit focused on improving treatment outcomes for children with all forms of cancer, including bone cancers. Comparable in mission scope and family-facing program model.
• St. Baldrick's Foundation: Major childhood cancer research nonprofit that has partnered with MIB Agents and co-funded over $2 million in osteosarcoma research grants since 2019. Both organizations fund pediatric oncology research and support affected families.

Broad incumbents

• National Cancer Institute (NCI): Federal cancer research agency that collaborates with MIB Agents through FACTOR conference participation and comparative oncology programs. A key research collaborator rather than a direct fundraising rival.
• American Cancer Society: Largest US cancer nonprofit funding broad-spectrum research and patient support. Overlaps with MIB Agents on osteosarcoma research funding but as part of a much wider portfolio across all cancer types.

Emerging players

• Count Me In (Broad Institute): Patient-partnered research initiative at the Broad Institute focused on rare cancer genomics, with osteosarcoma as a key focus area. Comparable through shared patient-driven research approach and direct partnership with MIB Agents.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCalwR0lah-D5EFuqLw7hevg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mib-agents-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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