Midlands Fatherhood Coalition

What Midlands Fatherhood Coalition does

Midlands Fatherhood Coalition is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization that provides free, holistic support services to fathers across 16 counties in the Midlands region of South Carolina. Founded in 2002 and operating as a program division of the South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families, the organization delivers services including peer group support meetings, education programs, job readiness training, men's health education, legal education on child support, custody and visitation, parenting support, drug and alcohol education, and referrals to community resources. In 2020, the organization served over 500 fathers and impacted more than 1,000 children across its Midlands service area.

The organization operates three physical offices in Lexington (943 East Main Street), Columbia/Richland (1420 Colonial Life Blvd.), and Sumter (21 N. Harvin Street), with services delivered at no cost to participants. Its revenue model relies on grants and charitable donations, with documented institutional support from United Way of the Midlands ($90,000 in 2023 for Pathways to Resiliency and $40,000 in 2025 for Orangeburg expansion), HDR ($40,000 in 2022 for the Sumter Dad's Den), Save the Children, and T-Mobile, alongside event-based fundraising through the annual Daddy and Me 5K, which raises over $20,000. Headcount is reported at 11-50 employees, and the go-to-market model is community-led: direct outreach through peer groups, partnerships with employers via career fairs, and awareness events such as being named the Columbia Fireflies' 'Organization of the Game' in 2024.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform; its offering is a structured human-services program rather than a software product. It has pursued geographic and programmatic expansion, including the 2025 Orangeburg activation aimed at serving 120 fathers, the 2023 Morris College partnership extending workforce development and industry certifications to over 1,300 men and women, and capital improvements such as the Sumter Dad's Den for father-child activities. The organization is led by CEO Angela McDuffie, who was recognized as an ILOC 2022-2023 Fellow through the Investing in Leaders of Color Fellowship.

Name

Midlands Fatherhood Coalition

Legal name

South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families

Website

https://midlandsfathers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Midlands Fatherhood Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free, holistic father-centered services — including education, job readiness, legal navigation, parenting support, and peer groups — to fathers across 16 South Carolina counties from offices in Lexington, Columbia, and Sumter.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family and Social Services (Fatherhood Support Nonprofit)

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDACALAI

Co-Parenting, Father Engagement & Caregiver Inclusion Programs

Education/Early Childhood Education/Parent Education & Family Engagement Programs

SECONDARYBPAGAEAC

Family & Parenting Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYEDACALAH

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services

Education/Early Childhood Education/Parent Education & Family Engagement Programs

Keywords

• Fatherhood support services
• Nonprofit family services
• Parenting education programs
• Workforce development training
• Community social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Grants and Donations: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Midlands Fatherhood Coalition operates primarily through grant funding and charitable donations from organizations like United Way of the Midlands, HDR, and Save the Children.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Midlands Fatherhood Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers free, holistic fatherhood support services to fathers across 16 South Carolina counties through three physical offices in Lexington, Richland, and Sumter. The integrated program includes peer group support meetings, education, job readiness training, men's health education, legal education on child support/custody/visitation/paternity/expungement, parenting guidance, spiritual development, referrals to community resources, and drug/alcohol education, all provided at no cost to participants.

Product overview

Midlands Fatherhood Coalition is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that offers a single integrated fatherhood support program. Services include free peer group support meetings, education, job readiness, men's health education, legal education, parenting, spiritual development, referrals and job assistance, and drug/alcohol education. The organization serves fathers across 16 South Carolina counties and operates through three physical locations in Lexington, Richland, and Sumter. In 2020, they served over 500 fathers and impacted over 1000 children in the Midlands region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fatherhood Program Services Free, integrated fatherhood program serving fathers across 16 South Carolina counties through three office locations. Combines peer group support meetings with education, job readiness training, men's health education, legal education (covering child support, custody, visitation, paternity, and expungement), parenting guidance, spiritual development, referrals to community resources, and drug/alcohol education.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Columbia FirefliesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 July 2024Over 120 fathers, children, and friends gathered to celebrate fatherhood on July 26th at Segra Park as guests of the Columbia Fireflies baseball team. MFC was named the official 'Organization of the Game.'
• Morris CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2023Historic partnership with Morris College to provide over 1,300 men and women in South Carolina with professional development opportunities. Participants can earn industry certifications in over 1,000 virtual courses such as cybersecurity, logistics and supply chain management, esports gaming and more, provided by Aperion Global Institutes and Blaze Fire Games.
• T-MobileminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 September 2021T-Mobile sponsored MFC-Sumter Career Fair at Alice Drive Baptist Church featuring multiple employers including Meritor, TransAmerica, Pilgrim's Pride, Sumter County Sheriff's Office, and others.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Fatherhood Initiative: The leading national fatherhood advocacy and resource organization; comparable to MFC because both promote father engagement, but NFI operates at a national scale with curriculum licensing (24/7 Dad, Fathering in 15) versus MFC's direct local service delivery.
• Parents as Teachers: National evidence-informed parent support and early childhood organization; comparable in family-engagement mission but focuses more broadly on all parents and uses a home-visiting model rather than group-based peer support.
• Healthy Families America: Prevent Child Abuse America's signature home-visiting program for new and expectant parents; comparable in offering family support, parenting education, and case management, but targets a broader demographic than MFC.

Direct peers

• Fathers Incorporated: National nonprofit focused on responsible fatherhood programming for underserved fathers; directly comparable in mission and target population, with similar advocacy, training, and community-based service models.
• South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families: MFC's own parent organization and statewide umbrella; operates parallel local fatherhood coalitions across South Carolina, sharing curriculum, funding pipelines, and governance.
• The Fatherhood Project: Massachusetts-based fatherhood program providing direct services and research; comparable in offering education, employment support, and parenting resources to fathers through community partnerships.
• National Fatherhood Leaders Network: Network of state and local fatherhood program leaders; MFC's leadership and parent organization participate in this network, which serves as a peer forum and shared advocacy platform.
• A Father's Place: Community-based fatherhood program offering peer support, parenting classes, and employment assistance to fathers; directly comparable service model and target population to Midlands Fatherhood Coalition.

Regional players

• Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands: Columbia, SC-based youth services nonprofit; comparable as a regional Midlands-area community-services organization serving overlapping populations and competing for similar local grant funding.
• Children's Trust of South Carolina: Statewide organization focused on strengthening families and preventing child abuse in South Carolina; comparable as a Midlands-relevant family-services nonprofit addressing similar issues (parenting, family stability) and competing for overlapping state-level funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/MidlandsFathers
• Facebookfacebook.com/MidlandsFathers
• Instagraminstagram.com/midlandsfathers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/midlands-fatherhood-coalition

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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