P.E.S.T. Relief International

What P.E.S.T. Relief International does

P.E.S.T. Relief International® is a 501C3 nonprofit organization founded in 2015 and domiciled in Georgia, USA, that mobilizes pest management industry professionals to deliver humanitarian services to orphaned, abused, and at-risk individuals. Its mission is delivered through four core programs: the REST Initiative (sanitary bedding donations to shelters and orphanages), Global Outreach (international aid across 17 US states and 5 countries through 100+ shelter and orphanage partnerships), Foster Care (funding and building permanent foster homes in Georgia), and the Relief Responders program (volunteer disaster response). The organization does not operate a technology platform; its core capability is its sponsor and volunteer ecosystem rather than any software product. As of 2026, the organization reports 16,700+ lives impacted and 246 REST Initiatives completed with over 7,000 hygienic bedding items donated.

The organization's products and services are programmatic rather than commercial. Each initiative delivers a defined bundle of aid — medical/dental/health supplies, clothing, nutrition, higher-education opportunities, clean protective bedding, self-sustaining micro-enterprises, and self-esteem/team-building support — coordinated through direct service delivery, shelter and orphanage partnerships, and a global outreach structure. There is no proprietary technology stack; program delivery relies on human coordination, donor relationships, and partner institutions rather than a software platform.

P.E.S.T. Relief International generates no product or service revenue. It operates entirely on donations through three pathways — a monthly supporter program, one-time donations, and a Founders Club membership — plus sponsorship support from roughly ten pest management and adjacent companies (Go Rocket Pest, DIY Pest Control, Lookout Pest Control, Sullivan Sales, Prestige Pest Control, CPC of GA, Target Specialty Products, Mattress Safe, A Hop to Dream, Rocket Pest Pro). In 2026 it was selected as the first-ever UPFDA Charitable Partner following a competitive member-driven selection process against four candidate organizations. The organization runs on a 1–10 person staff with a community-led go-to-market that depends on volunteer professional responders and institutional partner relationships for last-mile service delivery.

Name

P.E.S.T. Relief International

Legal name

P.E.S.T. Relief International

Website

https://pestreliefinternational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

P.E.S.T. Relief International is a 501C3 nonprofit founded in 2015 that mobilizes pest management industry professionals and corporate sponsors to deliver humanitarian relief — shelter, bedding, foster care, and disaster response — to orphaned, abused, and at-risk individuals across 17 US states and 5 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Relief Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Housing Services (62422), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Assistance & Nutrition Relief (Emergency Feeding) (BPAGAAAD), Disaster Relief & Humanitarian Aid Volunteering (EDAIAGAF)

Keywords

• Humanitarian relief services
• Disaster relief response
• Foster care programs
• Shelter supply donations
• Orphan outreach initiatives

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Revenue is generated entirely through donations from individuals and organizations, including monthly supporter programs, one-time donations, and Founders Club memberships. The organization also receives sponsorship support from pest management industry companies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

P.E.S.T. Relief International is a 501C3 nonprofit that coordinates pest management industry volunteers to deliver humanitarian relief through four programs: the REST Initiative (hygienic bedding donations to shelters and orphanages), Global Outreach (aid across 17 US states and 5 countries through 100+ partner shelters and orphanages), Foster Care (funding and building permanent homes in Georgia), and the P.E.S.T. Relief Responder program (deploying trained disaster responders to protect families in crisis). All programs are funded by donations and delivered to orphaned, abused, and at-risk individuals.

Product overview

P.E.S.T. Relief International is a 501C3 nonprofit organization operating as a coordinated humanitarian relief effort rather than a technology product company. The organization offers four core initiative programs: the REST Initiative (providing sanitary bedding to shelters), Global Outreach (international aid across 17 US states and 5 countries), Foster Care (building permanent foster homes in Georgia), and P.E.S.T. Relief Responder (disaster relief). These programs deliver services in safe shelter, nutrition, education, physical and emotional health, and spiritual enrichment to orphaned, abused, and at-risk individuals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• REST Initiative REST Initiative delivers sanitary, pest-free bedding donations to shelters, orphanages, and at-risk individuals. As of 2026, the program has completed 246 REST Initiatives and donated over 7,000 items of hygienic bedding, providing clean protective sleep environments to vulnerable communities.
• Global Outreach Global Outreach is an international humanitarian aid program supporting over 100 shelters and orphanages across 17 US states and 5 countries. The program aids abused and at-risk individuals with broader humanitarian support spanning safe shelter, nutrition, education, physical and emotional health, medical/dental supplies, clothing, higher education opportunities, and self-sustaining micro-enterprise support.
• Foster Care Foster Care is a program that funds and builds permanent foster homes to offer stable care to children in need across Georgia. The program addresses the housing and ongoing support needs of vulnerable youth in the foster system.
• P.E.S.T. Relief Responder P.E.S.T. Relief Responder is a disaster relief initiative that deploys professional responders with pest management expertise to protect vulnerable families during crisis situations. Responders bring their talents to bolster defenses for populations affected by disasters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 16,700 individuals positively impacted as of 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• United Pest Management Federation of America (UPFDA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026P.E.S.T. Relief International was selected as UPFDA's first charitable partner following a competitive selection process involving member nominations and board voting. This partnership positions the organization as UPFDA's designated charitable beneficiary, providing industry recognition and member engagement opportunities.
• Various Pest Management Companies (Sponsors)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMultiple pest control companies including Go Rocket Pest, DIY Pest Control, Lookout Pest Control, Sullivan Sales, Prestige Pest Control, CPC of GA, Target Specialty Products, Mattress Safe, A Hop to Dream, and Rocket Pest Pro provide sponsorship support, enabling the organization to provide pest-free living environments for vulnerable populations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• World Relief: International humanitarian organization focused on disaster response, refugee assistance, and vulnerable population support. Shares the multi-program humanitarian aid structure serving displaced and at-risk individuals.
• Direct Relief: Humanitarian aid organization providing medical supplies, shelter materials, and disaster relief worldwide. Comparable in delivering supplies and non-food items to vulnerable populations and disaster-affected communities.
• Convoy of Hope: Faith-based humanitarian nonprofit providing disaster relief, food assistance, and shelter support to vulnerable populations globally. Closely comparable to P.E.S.T. Relief International's shelter, disaster response, and supplies-based relief model.

Broad incumbents

• World Vision: Large humanitarian organization focused on child welfare, shelter, and disaster response. Comparable in serving orphaned and at-risk children with multi-country program operations.
• Samaritan's Purse: Faith-based humanitarian organization providing disaster relief, shelter, and supplies to those in need. Comparable disaster response and material aid delivery model.
• Mercy Corps: Large global humanitarian organization delivering disaster relief, shelter, and recovery services. Comparable disaster response and humanitarian shelter mission though at materially larger scale.
• International Rescue Committee: Global humanitarian organization providing emergency relief, shelter, and recovery services to people affected by conflict and disaster. Comparable disaster relief and shelter support mission.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Major nonprofit addressing shelter and housing needs for vulnerable populations. Comparable in mission to support stable homes and shelters for those in need, though focused on housing construction rather than comprehensive humanitarian aid.

Regional players

• National Pest Management Association: Industry trade association for the pest management industry. Comparable as an industry-vertical peer to UPFDA — together they represent the institutional counterpart to P.E.S.T. Relief International's industry-specific positioning.

Others

• GlobalGiving: Crowdfunding platform connecting nonprofits with donors. Comparable as funding/infrastructure for small humanitarian nonprofits like P.E.S.T. Relief International, though not a direct service peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/p-e-s-t-relief-international

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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