The Little Timmy Project

What The Little Timmy Project does

The Little Timmy Project (TLTP) is a grassroots 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 2018 by Katie Kirkhoff after the loss of her infant son Timmy to SIDS. The organization is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and operates with 1-10 employees and a volunteer-based delivery model. Its mission is to improve outcomes for Indiana's pregnant people and infants, with Indiana ranked 42nd in infant mortality and 47th in maternal mortality among US states as the explicit motivating problem.

The organization runs two core programs. The Little Mom Shop is a free pantry hosted at Cornerstone Lutheran Church in Indianapolis (2837 E New York Street) providing birthing persons and infants (pregnancy through year one) with diapers, formula, breast pumps, maternity clothing, Pack N Plays, strollers, toys, and other essentials on an appointment basis. The Doula Fund provides scholarships and mentorship to aspiring Black and Brown birth workers, and delivers free or low-cost community doula services in partnership with the Indy Melanated Birthworker Collective. A secondary grant-funded Infant Nutrition & Health Fund supplies a six-week supply of diapers, wipes, and formula to five first-time clients per month, and a branded SWAG store on Bonfire generates supplementary merchandise revenue.

TLTP is funded entirely by individual donations, in-kind contributions, corporate sponsorships (Mission Mechanical, FME Studios, Modern Trailer Sales), and merchandise sales. No fees are charged to recipients. The go-to-market is community-led: grassroots marketing through social media, earned local media coverage, volunteer-powered outreach, and partnerships with Cornerstone Lutheran Church (Indianapolis and Fishers) and Hampton & Co. as donation drop-off points. The organization is private, non-profit, and not part of any larger corporate structure.

Name

The Little Timmy Project

Legal name

The Little Timmy Project, Inc.

Website

https://littletimmy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Little Timmy Project is a grassroots Indianapolis-based 501c3 nonprofit providing free baby essentials through its Little Mom Shop pantry and scholarships, mentorship, and community doula services through its Doula Fund for under-resourced pregnant people and infants across Indiana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maternal and Infant Health Community Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Infant & Toddler Sleep, Feeding & Diapering Support Programs (EDACAGAJ), Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ)

Keywords

• Maternal health support
• Infant care services
• Community doula services
• Nonprofit family support
• Pregnancy resource pantry

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monetary donations from private individuals through PayPal, credit card, or check. Primary funding source for the organization.
2. In-Kind Donations: Accepts new and gently used baby items, maternity clothing, diapers, formula, and other essentials donated by the community.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors provide financial and in-kind support. Current sponsors include Mission Mechanical, FME Studios, and Modern Trailer Sales.
4. Merchandise Sales: SWAG merchandise sold through Bonfire store featuring Little Timmy branding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Little Timmy Project is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides free, community-based maternal and infant support in Indiana through two core programs: the Little Mom Shop, an appointment-based pantry supplying diapers, formula, breast pumps, maternity and infant clothing, Pack N Plays, strollers, and other essentials to under-resourced families from pregnancy through baby's first year; and the Doula Fund, which offers scholarships and mentorships for aspiring Black and Brown birth workers and free or low-cost community doula services for families facing financial barriers.

Product overview

The Little Timmy Project (TLTP) is a grassroots nonprofit organization providing maternal and infant health support services in Indiana. The organization operates two core service programs: the Little Mom Shop, a free pantry providing essential birthing and baby supplies (diapers, formula, breast pumps, maternity clothing, Pack N Plays, strollers, and more) to under-resourced families from pregnancy through baby's first year; and the Doula Fund, which addresses maternal health disparities through scholarships and mentorships for aspiring Black and Brown birth workers, plus free community doula services for families facing financial barriers. The organization also operates a merchandise SWAG Shop and accepts volunteers for various support roles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Little Mom Shop: A free pantry for birthing persons and infants providing diapers, formula, breast pumps, maternity clothing, toys, clothes and more from pregnancy through baby's first year.
• The Doula Fund

Products and services

• Little Mom Shop A free appointment-based pantry for under-resourced birthing persons and infants, operating out of Cornerstone Lutheran Church in Indianapolis. Provides diapers, formula, breast pumps, maternity clothing, infant clothing 0–3T, Pack N Plays, strollers, toys, books, laundry detergent, baby food, and other essentials from pregnancy through baby's first year. Available on the first Wednesday and third Saturday of each month with no documentation or proof-of-residency requirements.
• Doula Fund A fund providing scholarships for aspiring Black and Brown doulas, mentorships for emerging birth workers, and free or low-cost community doula services to expecting parents facing financial barriers. Delivered in partnership with the Indy Melanated Birthworker Collective to provide culturally responsive birth support across Indiana.
• SWAG Shop Branded merchandise store selling Little Timmy apparel and items via the Bonfire storefront, with proceeds supporting the organization's programs.
• Infant Nutrition & Health Fund A grant-funded specialized assistance program that supports five first-time Little Mom Shop clients each month with a six-week supply of diapers, wipes, and formula.

Quantifiable outcome

• Indiana infant mortality ranking of 42nd out of 50 states indicates significant need and opportunity for impact
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cornerstone Lutheran ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides physical space for the Little Mom Shop free pantry in downtown Indianapolis. Located at 2837 E New York Street with entrance off N. Oxford Street. Also provides Fishers location at 13450 E 116th Street for north side donation drop-offs.
• Indy Melanated Birthworker CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerService partner collective of birthworkers dedicated to serving, uplifting, and empowering BIPOC families from pre-conception to postpartum. Provides community doula care and meets families where they are.
• Mission MechanicalminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting The Little Timmy Project's mission to improve maternal and infant outcomes in Indiana.
• FME StudiosminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting The Little Timmy Project's community programs.
• Modern Trailer SalesminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting The Little Timmy Project's community programs.
• Hampton & Co.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDonation drop-off partner location at 5515 E Washington Street, Suite A, Indianapolis. Accepts smaller items such as formula, diapers and wipes during regular store hours.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Postpartum Support International: Nonprofit providing postpartum mental health support, training, and resources to birthing people and families. Directly comparable to TLTP's postpartum support component and community-based family services model.
• March of Dimes: National nonprofit focused on maternal and infant health outcomes, including addressing U.S. maternal/infant mortality. Directly comparable mission to TLTP, operating at much larger scale and providing benchmarking on what scaled maternal-infant support looks like.
• Black Mamas Matter Alliance: National nonprofit advancing Black maternal health, rights, and justice, including birth equity advocacy and workforce development for Black birth workers. Directly comparable to TLTP's focus on culturally responsive support for BIPOC families and training Black and Brown doulas.
• National Diaper Bank Network: National umbrella organization for diaper banks that distribute free diapers and baby essentials to under-resourced families. Directly comparable to TLTP's Little Mom Shop free pantry model of distributing essential baby supplies at no cost.
• Every Mother Counts: Nonprofit dedicated to making pregnancy and childbirth safe for every mother, funding community-based maternal health programs. Comparable donor-driven, community-maternal-health model serving under-resourced birthing people.
• Nurse-Family Partnership: National nonprofit providing home-visiting support to first-time birthing people from pregnancy through early childhood. Closely comparable to TLTP's Doula Fund in delivering in-person, relationship-based prenatal and postpartum support to under-resourced families.
• National Birth Equity Collaborative: National nonprofit creating solutions that optimize Black maternal and infant health through training, policy, and community-based programs. Closely comparable to TLTP's birth equity and doula-training work for BIPOC communities.

Broad incumbents

• Healthy Start (HRSA): Federal program operated by HRSA funding community-based maternal and infant health services in high-need areas, including Indianapolis. Comparable target population and community-maternal-health services, but federally funded at vastly larger scale than TLTP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-little-timmy-project

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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