What Fenixia Foundation does

Fenixia Foundation is a California-incorporated 501c3 nonprofit organization that delivers care, educational resources, and inclusive programs for special-needs children, adults, and their families across two geographic markets: Coachella Valley, California and the Philippines (anchored in Davao City with outreach to remote areas including Samal Island). The organization was founded in 2003 by Lisa Valerio following her son Nathan's autism diagnosis, drawing on her earlier 1990s outreach work in the Philippines; the brand is named after the Philippines-native Fenixia flower. Its service portfolio comprises six interconnected programs: webinars and in-person trainings led by OTs, SLPs, PTs, developmental pediatricians, and special education teachers; 1–5 day diagnostic and medical outreaches in remote Philippine areas; social, wellness, and independent-living-skills (ILS) activities in both geographies; classroom building and refurbishment; the Dare to Dream Camp built on Dr. Francis DiMalanta's "Prescription for Play" SMART method (Sports, Music, Art, Reading, Theatre); and a durable medical equipment program that has delivered 1,400+ wheelchairs, standers, walkers, and AAC devices.

The organization operates with a 1–10 person staff, a Board of Directors, and an Advisory Board comprising developmental pediatricians, occupational therapists, and clinical psychologists. There is no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is human-led and on-site, with digital channels (Facebook Page, YouTube Channel, Zeffy, PayPal, Eventbrite) used for training dissemination, event ticketing, and donation collection. Revenue is generated entirely through tax-deductible donations across structured tiers ($25–$4,000), annual fundraising events (Dance Fundraiser, Gala) with corporate sponsorship levels, and a $3,500-minimum international volunteer program that monetizes participant travel costs for US-to-Philippines outreach cycles. The organization is privately held with no parent company, no subsidiaries, no disclosed funding rounds, and no publicly disclosed revenue figures; financial statements are not available in the input data.

Name

Fenixia Foundation

Legal name

Fenixia Foundation

Website

https://fenixiafoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fenixia Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit founded in 2003 that delivers educational trainings, diagnostic and medical outreaches, social/wellness programs, and durable equipment to special-needs individuals and families in Coachella Valley, California and the Philippines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Special Needs Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH), Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Special needs services
• Disability support programs
• Special education
• Nonprofit healthcare outreach
• Inclusive community programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Palm Desert

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individuals supporting the nonprofit mission. Donation tiers range from $25 to $4,000 for specific programs and supplies.
2. Fundraising Events: Revenue from annual events including dance fundraisers and galas with venue sponsors, corporate sponsorships at various levels (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze).
3. Volunteer Contributions: International volunteers from US to Philippines donate minimum $3,500 (tax deductible) to cover their travel costs for outreach participation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fenixia Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides care, education, and inclusive activities for individuals with special needs. It operates programs such as Dare to Dream Camp, a Durable Medical Equipment Program, Diagnostic/Medical Outreaches, Webinars/Trainings, Social/Wellness Activities, and Classroom Building efforts across the Coachella Valley, California and the Philippines.

Product overview

Fenixia Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of interconnected services for special needs individuals, families, caregivers, and educators. The organization operates as a unified service program comprising educational webinars and in-person trainings, diagnostic and medical outreach programs, social and wellness activities, classroom building and refurbishment initiatives, a Dare to Dream Camp program, and a durable medical equipment program. These services work together to provide comprehensive support spanning assessment, education, social inclusion, and material resources for children and adults with disabilities in the Philippines and Coachella Valley, CA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dare to Dream Camp An inclusive summer camp program for individuals with special needs, providing recreational and social engagement opportunities.
• Durable Medical Equipment Program A program that provides durable medical equipment (DME) to individuals with special needs who lack access to or cannot afford such equipment.
• Diagnostic/Medical Outreaches Medical outreach initiatives that deliver diagnostic and clinical services to underserved individuals with special needs in the foundation's service regions.
• Webinars/Trainings Educational webinars and training sessions for caregivers, families, and community members supporting individuals with special needs.
• Social/Wellness Activities Social and wellness-oriented activities designed to promote inclusion, community integration, and well-being for individuals with special needs.
• Classroom Building Initiative focused on building and establishing classrooms to expand access to special education infrastructure in underserved communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 1,900 individuals with special needs assessed and served in the Philippines as of 2024
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Partnerships in Philippines and U.S.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport partnerships enabling delivery of more than 1,400 durable equipment and AAC devices, 125 boxes of school supplies, and classroom refurbishments with sensory equipment. Partnerships coordinate local doctors and therapists for medical outreach programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Global Autism Project: Nonprofit that partners with local organizations internationally to build sustainable autism and disability services through training and capacity development. Directly comparable to Fenixia's Philippines medical outreaches, volunteer training trips, and educator-training webinars.
• Best Buddies International: Nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable to Fenixia's social-coaching and community-integration programs for teens and adults with disabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: One of the largest US disability-services nonprofits, providing medical, therapeutic, and educational services to individuals with disabilities and special needs. Comparable to Fenixia as a multi-program service-and-advocacy nonprofit for the special needs population, but operates at national scale with a broader service portfolio.
• The Arc: US national nonprofit advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through chapters offering programs, advocacy, and family support. Comparable to Fenixia's ILS, social coaching, and family-caregiver support programs for the I/DD community.
• Autism Speaks: Major US advocacy and services organization focused on autism spectrum disorder, including resource provision, family services, and grants to autism-focused programs. Comparable to Fenixia's autism-origin mission, family-support resources, and grant-funded service delivery to autism-affected families.
• Special Olympics International: Global nonprofit delivering year-round sports training, competition, and wellness programs for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Comparable to Fenixia's wellness, social-coaching, and physical-activity offerings for the special needs population, though at global scale.
• National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS): US nonprofit advocating for individuals with Down syndrome and their families through programs, resources, and community building. Comparable to Fenixia's family-support resources, caregiver education, and community-wellness programming for a defined special-needs population.

Emerging players

• Hands & Voices: Nonprofit supporting families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing through parent-to-parent support, advocacy, and educational resources. Comparable to Fenixia's family-caregiver webinars and resource provision, though focused on hearing rather than developmental disabilities.

Regional players

• ACDM Foundation (Autism Comes to Mind): Philippine nonprofit focused on autism awareness, family support, and inclusive programs for individuals with autism in the Philippines. Directly comparable to Fenixia as a Philippines-based special-needs nonprofit serving autism families through education and community activities.
• Kapatiran-Kaunlaran Foundation Inc. (KKFI): Philippine-based nonprofit providing community-based programs for underprivileged children, youth, and families including education and livelihood support. Comparable to Fenixia's Philippines outreach, classroom building, and indigent-family livelihood programs in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/results?search_query=fenixia+foundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/fenixiafoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fenixia-foundation-inc

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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