Jordan Thomas Foundation, Inc.

What Jordan Thomas Foundation, Inc. does

Jordan Thomas Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee (Nashville area), founded in 2005 by Jordan Thomas after he lost both legs below the knee in a boating accident at age 16. The foundation provides prosthetic devices and support services to children with limb loss and limb difference from acceptance into the program through age 18, addressing an addressable market the organization cites at 25,000 child amputees in the U.S. Its core service offerings include primary prostheses for daily activities ($10,000-$50,000 per device), specialized activity limbs such as running blades, and water-resistant prostheses for swimming and beach use, with devices requiring replacement every 18-24 months due to childhood growth.

The foundation's revenue model is donation-driven, sourced primarily from individual giving across structured tiers ($100 Night of Care, $250 Team Spirit, $500 Family Reunion Support, $1,000 Running Blade), supplemented by corporate-affiliated passive giving through AmazonSmile and the Kroger Plus Card program, and event-based fundraising including an annual Golf Tournament at The Club at Olde Stone, a 5K Run/Walk, and a Limb Difference Awareness Picnic. Distribution occurs through direct beneficiary provision, with prosthetic fulfillment routed primarily through a core partnership with Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates (POA). Beneficiary acquisition runs on a community-led, referral-driven motion via prosthetists, doctors, and therapists, complemented by community programming (Ambassador Program, Mentor Program, Family Reunion in Nashville, Scholarship Program for alumni).

The organization operates with a deliberately lean staff of approximately 2 paid employees (Program Director Michelle Packer and Program Coordinator April DeLeon), supported by a board of directors including clinical and financial governance expertise (UBS SVP Kevin King as Treasurer; Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute AVP Judy Koutlas). There is no proprietary technology platform beyond standard nonprofit SaaS tooling, no disclosed institutional funding rounds, no parent company, and no external equity ownership. To date, the foundation has cumulatively spent approximately $2,000,000 on program services, served 200 children across 33 U.S. states and 13 countries, and currently supports 150+ JTF Kids in 30 states and 3 countries with 48 actively enrolled.

Name

Jordan Thomas Foundation, Inc.

Legal name

Jordan Thomas Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://jordanthomasfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jordan Thomas Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides prosthetic devices and community support programs to children with limb loss and limb difference, serving them from enrollment through age 18. Founded in 2005 in Brentwood, TN, it has served 200 children across 30 U.S. states and 3 countries through donations, events, and clinical partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Disability and Prosthetic Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

Keywords

• Prosthetic services for children
• Limb loss support programs
• Nonprofit disability services
• Pediatric prosthetic funding
• Amputee advocacy programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Brentwood

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. Individual Donations: The foundation relies primarily on individual donations from the public. Donation tiers include $1,000 for a New Running Blade, $500 for Family Reunion Support, $250 for Team Spirit, and $100 for A Night of Care.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Partnerships with companies like Kroger (Kroger Plus Card program) and AmazonSmile provide ongoing donation mechanisms through everyday shopping.
3. Event Fundraising: Annual events including golf tournaments and 5K runs generate sponsorship revenue and participant donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jordan Thomas Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides children affected by limb loss and limb differences with prosthetic devices (primary prostheses, running blades, and water-resistant limbs) from acceptance into the program through age 18. The foundation also operates support programs including an Ambassador Program, Mentor Program, Scholarship Program, and an annual Family Reunion, while funding the work through individual donations, corporate partnerships, and event-based fundraising.

Product overview

Jordan Thomas Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides prosthetic devices and support services to children with limb loss and limb differences. The organization offers a comprehensive program including primary prostheses, activity limbs (running blades), and water-resistant prostheses to support children from acceptance through age 18. Beyond direct prosthetic device provision, JTF operates support programs including an Ambassador Program for leadership development, a Mentor Program for peer-to-peer support, and a Scholarship Program for alumni. The organization also hosts community-building events including an annual Family Reunion in Nashville, a Golf Tournament fundraiser, a 5K Run/Walk event (5K-Aden), and a Limb Difference Awareness Picnic. The foundation advocates for insurance fairness and connects families with a caring community of support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Prostheses Standard prosthetic limbs designed for daily wear and normal activities, ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 depending on specifications, provided to children with limb loss.
• Activity Limbs (Running Blades) Specialized prosthetic devices designed for sports, running, and physical activities that enable children to participate in athletics and active lifestyles; not typically covered by insurance.
• Water-Resistant Prostheses Prosthetic legs specifically designed for water activities including swimming, beach use, and pool activities, provided to JTF Kids.
• Ambassador Program Leadership development program for JTF Kids that includes training in storytelling, public speaking, social media strategies, and fundraising techniques to advance the foundation's mission.
• Mentor Program Peer-to-peer mentorship matching JTF Kids with older mentors based on amputation type, geography, and shared interests for virtual and in-person support.
• Scholarship Program Scholarships established in honor of Kaitlin Peltz to help JTF Alumni continue pursuing their dreams as they enter adulthood.
• Family Reunion Annual weekend gathering in Nashville bringing together JTF families for activities, breakout sessions, and community building.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200 children served since inception
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates (POA)coreTechnology or IntegrationPOA is a prosthetic clinic that provides specialized prosthetic care to JTF Kids. The foundation partners with POA to ensure children receive the best possible prosthetic devices, including running blades and activity limbs. POA is referenced throughout the website as the primary prosthetic provider for many JTF Kids.
• Guidestar (Candid)minorOthersGuideStar provides the Platinum Seal of Transparency, recognizing the foundation's commitment to financial transparency and accountability.
• Great NonprofitsminorOthersGreat Nonprofits recognizes JTF as a top-rated nonprofit organization, providing credibility and visibility for donor engagement.
• Amputee CoalitionminorOthersThe Amputee Coalition is referenced as a resource for prosthetic device recycling, providing information about shoe exchanges and other resources for amputees.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Range of Motion Project (ROMP): ROMP provides prosthetic care in Latin America with a focus on underserved populations. It shares the prosthetic access mission and serves some of the same countries JTF has reached (Ecuador, Mexico, Costa Rica), but operates as a clinical-delivery model rather than US-based child focus.
• Limbs International: Limbs International provides low-cost prosthetic limbs to amputees in developing countries. It is a mission-aligned peer on prosthetic access for underserved populations, though operating more internationally and with a manufacturing/distribution model rather than US child focus.
• Standing With Hope: Standing With Hope provides prosthetic limbs and rehabilitation in West Africa (Ghana), founded by a bilateral amputee. It is comparable on the founder-led, lived-experience identity and prosthetic access mission, though geographically focused on Ghana rather than US children.

Broad incumbents

• Shriners Hospitals for Children: Shriners provides pediatric specialty orthopedic care including prosthetic devices to children regardless of ability to pay. It is a comparable mission-aligned peer offering prosthetic access to children with limb differences, though at much larger institutional scale with hospital infrastructure rather than a direct funding model.
• Amputee Coalition of America: The Amputee Coalition is the largest US nonprofit serving the limb loss population across all ages, providing advocacy, education, and support resources. It overlaps with JTF on the amputee support community and is referenced by JTF as a resource partner, though it operates as a broad advocacy/awareness body rather than a direct prosthetic funder.

Direct peers

• Heather Abbott Foundation: Founded by a Boston Marathon bombing survivor, this foundation provides prosthetic limbs and adaptive devices to amputees who have lost limbs due to traumatic events. It is a direct peer on the trauma-related amputee funding model and similar founder-led, lived-experience brand identity.
• 50 Legs Foundation: 50 Legs is a nonprofit that funds prosthetic limbs (legs specifically) for amputees, with emphasis on helping recipients obtain running blades and activity prostheses. It is a direct peer to JTF on the core service of prosthetic device funding for amputees, including children.
• Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF): CAF provides grants for adaptive sports equipment including activity limbs and running blades to individuals with physical challenges, with a strong emphasis on athletic participation. It is the most direct peer on the activity-limb funding model that JTF emphasizes, though CAF serves broader age ranges and disability types.
• Steps of Faith Foundation: Steps of Faith provides prosthetic care and devices to uninsured and underinsured amputees, including children and adults who cannot afford prostheses. It is a direct peer on the insurance-gap funding model for prosthetic devices, with overlapping mission on the underserved amputee population.

Others

• Free to Run: Free to Run uses adaptive sports and athletics programs to support youth in conflict-affected regions. It is a thematic peer on the activity-through-sports mission that JTF addresses through running blade provision, though it operates a program-delivery model rather than device funding.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/jordanthomasfoundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/JordanThomasFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jordan-thomas-foundation

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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