The Chick Mission

What The Chick Mission does

The Chick Mission is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2017 by Amanda Rice, a three-time cancer survivor, to address the financial barrier to fertility preservation for young women newly diagnosed with cancer. The organization's core offering is the Hope Grant Program, which provides monetary grants covering egg freezing cycle costs for income-eligible patients aged 18-40 (household income below $150K for single/legally separated applicants and below $200K for married/domestic partnership applicants) across 10 U.S. states (California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas). Grants are administered through a network of 100 partner fertility clinic locations; patients cannot apply directly and clinics submit applications on their behalf, with grant payments directed to the partner clinic upon receipt of final invoice. The organization does not operate proprietary technology; core capabilities consist of grant administration, patient support coordination, and advocacy campaign management, supplemented by educational content (oocyte/embryo cryopreservation resources, ASCO/ASRM guidelines) and appeal letter templates for patients denied insurance coverage.

The business model is donations and fundraising-based, drawing from individual donations, corporate sponsorships (EMD Serono, Winged Keel Group), event participation (NYC Marathon charity partner in third year, recruiting 12 runners in 2026), regional event sponsorships, and pitch competition awards. The organization supplements direct grants with three educational programs (High School Student Ambassador, Collegiate Educational Program sponsored by EMD Serono, and Corporate Educational Program) that build long-term donor pipelines and awareness, and with active legislative advocacy campaigns in Arizona (SB1347) and Pennsylvania (HB2649/SB1315) targeting state-level insurance mandates for fertility preservation. Strategic community partnerships include The Breasties, Kesem, For the Breast of Us, Livestrong Fertility, Pink Fund, and RESOLVE for emotional and financial patient support, alongside an alignment with The Oncofertility Consortium (founded by Dr. Teresa Woodruff) for clinical resources.

Cumulative impact since program inception in 2018 includes 893 Hope Grant recipients, $12,021,000 in reported medical expenses saved for patients and families, 9,858+ eggs frozen for grant recipients, and $6,145,500 total pledged. Recent operating momentum is strong: 129 Hope Grants were awarded in the first half of 2026, more than double the 62 grants issued in the same period of 2025, alongside $948,289 pledged in that timeframe and a 26-state Chick Camper cross-country awareness tour launched in 2026. The organization is headquartered at 121 West 36th Street #333, New York, NY.

Name

The Chick Mission

Legal name

The Chick Mission

Website

https://thechickmission.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Chick Mission is a 501(c)(3) non-profit providing monetary Hope Grants to women aged 18-40 newly diagnosed with cancer to cover egg freezing cycle costs. It operates through a network of 100 partner fertility clinics across 10 U.S. states, complemented by educational and legislative advocacy programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Healthcare Services / Oncofertility Support

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Hospital & Medical Service Plans (6324)

akta.pro primary industry

Fertility, Reproductive Endocrinology & IVF Centers (HLAFAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Income Support & Cash Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAE), Maternal, Child & Family Health Program Funding (HLAJALAG)

Keywords

• Fertility preservation grants
• Oncofertility advocacy
• Cancer patient support
• Egg freezing funding
• Insurance mandate advocacy

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, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization raises funds through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, event participation (NYC Marathon charity partner), regional event sponsorships, and pitch competition awards. All funds are used to provide Hope Grants for fertility preservation cycles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Chick Mission provides direct financial grants (Hope Grants) covering egg freezing cycle costs for income-eligible young women aged 18-40 newly diagnosed with cancer. Grants are administered through a network of 100 partner fertility clinics across 10 states and are determined based on applicant financial need, applicable insurance coverage, and recommended treatment protocol. The organization supplements its core grant program with educational programs (high school, collegiate, corporate) and state-level advocacy campaigns to mandate insurance coverage for fertility preservation.

Product overview

The Chick Mission is a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of programs focused on ensuring young women newly diagnosed with cancer have the option to preserve fertility. The core offering is the Hope Grant Program, which provides monetary grants for egg freezing cycles. This is complemented by educational programs at high school, collegiate, and corporate levels that raise awareness about fertility preservation. The organization also runs advocacy and legislation initiatives to mandate insurance coverage for fertility preservation services. Additional support services include appeal letter templates for denied coverage and curated patient support resources. Together, these programs provide direct financial support, education, and advocacy for oncofertility patients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hope Grant Program: Monetary grant program supporting women newly diagnosed with cancer seeking to preserve fertility ahead of treatment. Grants cover costs associated with egg freezing cycles determined by financial need and insurance coverage.

Products and services

• Hope Grant Program Monetary grant program supporting women aged 18-40 newly diagnosed with cancer seeking to preserve fertility through egg freezing before treatment begins. Grants cover costs associated with egg freezing cycles, determined by financial need, insurance coverage, and recommended treatment protocol. Administered through 100 partner fertility clinics across 10 states.
• Advocacy & Legislation Program Advocacy efforts to drive state insurance mandates and increase healthcare access for fertility preservation services. Active legislative campaigns in Arizona (SB1347) and Pennsylvania (HB2649/SB1315) to mandate insurance coverage for fertility preservation for cancer patients.
• High School Student Ambassador Program High school student ambassador program that empowers dedicated, passionate students around the core mission of women's healthcare access, education, and advocacy. Students gain skills in networking, fundraising, public speaking, advocacy, legislation, and financial planning.
• Collegiate Educational Program University-campus educational programming that creates supportive spaces for transparency about fertility challenges women can face. Engages speakers from the Medical Advisory Board and Survivorship Program for medical, physical, emotional, and other perspectives.
• Corporate Educational Program Corporate partnership program that creates supportive spaces for empowering, educational events for employee networks. Sessions engage speakers from the Medical Advisory Board and Survivorship Program to provide diverse perspectives on fertility challenges.

Quantifiable outcome

• 893 Hope Grant Recipients served since 2018
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EMD SeronocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsorship partner for the Collegiate Educational Program. EMD Serono's continued support enables educational sessions at college campuses, engaging Medical Advisory Board speakers and Survivorship Program members for diverse perspectives on fertility preservation.
• Winged Keel GroupminorOthersCorporate partner that hosted team volunteer day at headquarters. Employees made empowerment bracelets and wrote notes for Hope Grant recipient care packages. Part of company's 35+ year commitment to community giving.
• marfastanceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFemale-founded fashion brand partner with giveback pop-up events coast to coast. Hosted townhouse event in NYC (UES) where The Chick Mission received portion of sales.
• The Oncofertility ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSource of appeal letter template for patients denied insurance coverage. The Oncofertility Consortium, founded by Dr. Teresa Woodruff at Northwestern, coined the term 'oncofertility' in 2006 and provides research and resources bridging oncology and reproductive medicine.
• Fertility Clinic PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor100 fertility clinic locations across 10 states submit Hope Grant applications on behalf of patients. Clinics must be onboarded with The Chick Mission program. Grant payments are directed to these partner practices.
• The BreastiesminorOthersCommunity partner organization empowering those affected by breast and reproductive cancers through strength and positivity. Listed as emotional support resource for patients.
• KesemminorOthersCommunity partner supporting children through and beyond their parent's cancer with free creative programs and lasting community. Listed as emotional support resource.
• For the Breast of UsminorOthersCommunity partner uplifting women of color affected by breast cancer through educational and inspirational stories. Listed as emotional support resource.
• RESOLVEminorOthersNational Infertility Association providing educational resources and advocacy for millions of Americans with infertility. Listed as educational resource.
• Livestrong FertilityminorOthersPartner providing reproductive information, resources, and financial support to cancer survivors whose treatment risks fertility. Listed as financial support resource.
• Pink FundminorOthersPartner improving lives of people in treatment for breast cancer through household bill payments, community engagement, and education. Listed as financial support resource.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association: The national advocacy organization for people with infertility, providing education, support, and legislative advocacy. It overlaps with The Chick Mission on insurance mandate advocacy and patient education, and is listed as a resource partner.
• CancerCare: National nonprofit providing free, professional support services including financial assistance, counseling, and education to anyone affected by cancer. Much larger and more established, with overlapping financial-support programs for cancer patients.
• Susan G. Komen: Largest breast cancer nonprofit with extensive research funding, patient support, and advocacy programs. Komen's broader breast cancer mission and patient navigation services overlap with The Chick Mission's young-women-cancer focus, though Komen operates at far greater scale.

Emerging players

• Triage Cancer: Provides education and resources on the legal and practical issues that arise after a cancer diagnosis, including insurance navigation. Overlaps on the insurance-coverage appeal and patient education dimensions of The Chick Mission's work.
• The Breasties: Community organization empowering those affected by breast and reproductive cancers through community-building and events. Listed as a community support resource partner with overlapping audience of young women cancer patients and survivors.
• Team Maggie's Dream: Provides financial assistance for fertility preservation to cancer patients—direct peer in the oncofertility financial-support space with a similar need-based grant model. Smaller in scale but operating in the same niche.
• The Oncofertility Consortium: Founded by Dr. Teresa Woodruff at Northwestern in 2006, the consortium coined 'oncofertility' and bridges oncology and reproductive medicine through research, education, and clinical resources. It is a strategic ally of The Chick Mission (provides appeal letter templates) and the leading academic oncofertility node.

Direct peers

• Livestrong Fertility: Livestrong's fertility program provides reproductive information, resources, and direct financial support to cancer survivors whose treatment risks fertility. It is the most direct peer—operating the same oncofertility financial-support mission and competing for the same donor and patient pools.
• Pink Fund: Provides financial assistance to breast cancer patients in active treatment, covering household bills and living costs. Direct peer in the cancer-financial-support space with overlapping donor base and similar nonprofit financial-support delivery model.

Others

• Ferring Pharmaceuticals (Heartfelt): Pharmaceutical company with patient assistance programs for fertility medications. Comparable because medication costs are explicitly excluded from Hope Grants, making pharmaceutical assistance programs a natural complement/competitor for the patient affordability stack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/chickmission
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-chick-mission

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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