Family Access Network (FAN)

What Family Access Network (FAN) does

Family Access Network (FAN) is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, established in 1993 and headquartered in Bend, Oregon, that connects children and families to basic-needs and social services through a school-based advocate model. FAN places dedicated advocates inside public schools across Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties in Central Oregon, where they identify student and family needs and coordinate referrals to food, clothing, school supplies, utility assistance, housing, healthcare, transportation, and youth development resources. The organization's Steering Committee comprises 25-30 community partner agencies, and FAN coordinates with over 100 partner organizations including St. Charles Health System, NeighborImpact, Mosaic Community Health, Deschutes County Behavioral Health, and multiple school districts (Bend-La Pine, Crook County, Jefferson County 509J, Redmond, Sisters). The FAN Foundation, established in 2006 as the 501(c)(3) fundraising and governance arm, oversees fiscal sustainability.

The organization does not sell products or technology. FAN services are provided free of charge to children and families, and revenue is generated entirely through individual donations, recurring monthly giving (FAN Club at $20.83/month or $250/year per sponsored child), planned giving commitments (Legacy Circle, $5,000+ for at least 3 years), foundation grants, corporate sponsorships and matching gifts, car donations via CARS Inc., in-kind gifts via an Amazon Wish List, and event fundraising such as the annual FAN Luncheon and the Pine Mountain Sports AnyBike raffle. FAN's go-to-market is community-led: advocates are physically embedded in schools, providing non-stigmatizing access where children are already present, and awareness is driven through Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, a monthly email newsletter, community festivals, and volunteer programs.

In the 2025-26 school year, FAN reports connecting nearly 8,000 children and family members to services, with outcome metrics including 97% of food requests fulfilled, 100% of health-coverage requests fulfilled, and 93% of client survey respondents reporting that FAN improved their lives. The administrative team of approximately five (Executive Director Julie N. Lyche since 2003, Project Manager Robyn Ridolphi, Development Director Chris LaRue, Outreach Coordinator Shelby Cala, Grants Coordinator Alex Fico) is supplemented by school-based advocates across the region. Recent foundation grants from Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation ($50,000), JTMF Foundation ($25,000), Ronald W. Naito MD Foundation ($20,000), and Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation ($7,500), alongside a new multi-year partnership with OnPoint Community Credit Union Foundation for financial wellness programming, indicate active fundraising momentum and programmatic expansion into financial education.

Name

Family Access Network (FAN)

Legal name

Family Access Network Foundation

Website

https://familyaccessnetwork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family Access Network (FAN) is a Central Oregon nonprofit that places dedicated advocates inside public schools across Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties to connect children and families to basic-needs services including food, clothing, housing, healthcare, and financial resources, serving nearly 8,000 individuals annually through a 100+ partner network funded entirely by donations and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social and Community Services for Children and Families

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• School-based social services
• Family basic-needs assistance
• Community nonprofit services
• Children family advocacy
• Poverty alleviation support

Headquarters

HQ city

Bend

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: FAN receives donations from individuals through one-time gifts, monthly recurring donations (FAN Club), and planned giving (Legacy Circle). The FAN Club monthly giving program provides financial stability with $250/year supporting one child with critical FAN services.
2. Foundation Grants: FAN receives grants from charitable foundations including OnPoint Community Credit Union Foundation, JTMF Foundation ($25,000), Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation ($50,000), Ronald W. Naito MD Foundation ($20,000), and Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation ($7,500).
3. Corporate/Business Support: FAN receives support from businesses through corporate sponsorships, matching gifts programs, and event fundraising including annual FAN Luncheons.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Family Access Network places dedicated advocates in public schools across Central Oregon (Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties) to connect children and families with essential basic-need services including food, shelter, heating assistance, clothing, school supplies, healthcare, transportation, and positive youth development opportunities. All services are provided free of charge to families, and the FAN Foundation (the 501(c)(3) fundraising arm) sustains the program through individual donations, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events.

Product overview

Family Access Network (FAN) is a non-profit service organization that operates primarily through a school-based advocate program, placing dedicated advocates in public schools across Central Oregon (Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties) to connect children and families with essential basic-need services. FAN does not offer a software product but provides donation programs including FAN Club (monthly giving), Legacy Circle (planned giving), car donations via CARS Inc., and an Amazon Wish List for in-kind contributions. The FAN Foundation, established in 2006 as the 501(c)(3) arm, governs fundraising and community awareness efforts. Additional programs include an annual bike raffle and a password-protected Advocate Toolbox for internal resource access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FAN Advocate Program
• FAN Foundation
• FAN Club Monthly Giving Program
• Legacy Circle Planned Giving
• Car Donation Program
• Amazon Wish List

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of respondents reported that FAN improved their lives
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• St. Charles Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteering committee member and chair of FAN Steering Committee (Julia Lodge). Major healthcare partner providing services to families served by FAN.
• NeighborImpactcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteering committee member representing community social services and resources for Central Oregon families.
• Mosaic Community HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteering committee member providing healthcare services to the community.
• Deschutes County Behavioral HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteering committee member providing mental health and behavioral services.
• Bend-La Pine SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost FAN advocates in schools across the district. FAN Supervisor Kinsey Martin serves on steering committee.
• Early Learning Hub of Central OregoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteering committee member focused on early childhood development and learning.
• Pine Mountain SportsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity Ambassador program selected FAN as 2026 beneficiary. Raised over $63K in 2018 when FAN was first selected. Hosting AnyBike raffle (up to $7,000 value) to benefit FAN.
• Furnish HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization partner providing furniture and household items to families in need, collaborated with FAN to provide beds to families.
• Habitat for Humanity Bend RedmondcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing partner on steering committee helping families with housing needs.
• Bethlehem InncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless shelter partner providing services to families served by FAN.
• Oregon Department of Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner including Child Welfare and Self Sufficiency divisions.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Healthy Families America: National home-visiting program for at-risk families; comparable in targeting parents and children for wraparound support, though delivered via home visits rather than school placement.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Oregon: Local affiliate of a national youth-development nonprofit serving Central Oregon youth with after-school and basic-need programming; overlaps with FAN's youth and family mission in the same geography.
• Oregon Department of Human Services - Self Sufficiency: State agency partner administering TANF, food, and housing assistance in Oregon; FAN refers clients into DHS programs and vice versa, making it a functional peer in the same basic-needs service ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Communities In Schools: National nonprofit that places site coordinators inside public schools to connect students and families to basic-need services, counseling, and academic support—closely mirroring FAN's school-based advocate model and child-and-family service focus.
• NeighborImpact: Central Oregon community action agency providing housing, food, and energy assistance; a direct operational partner and steering-committee member of FAN with an overlapping client base and service mix.
• United Way of Central Oregon: Regional United Way affiliate serving the same Central Oregon geography as FAN, funding and coordinating community-based social services for children and families in need.

Regional players

• Bethlehem Inn: Central Oregon homeless shelter serving families FAN refers; directly comparable in geography and family-basic-needs focus, though delivered through emergency shelter rather than school-based navigation.
• Mosaic Community Health: Central Oregon community health center and FAN steering-committee partner providing healthcare services to families FAN serves; comparable in serving the same low-income client base in the same geography.

Others

• St. Charles Health System: Central Oregon health system and FAN steering-committee chair; comparable as a regional anchor institution connecting vulnerable families to medical and behavioral health services, complementing FAN's role.
• School Social Work Association of America: Professional association for school social workers; comparable in function—delivering in-school support to students and families—though as a professional body rather than a direct service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCyFTJAJi92eHoXZ4Ww-ujkA/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/FamilyAccessNetwork
• Instagraminstagram.com/familyaccessnetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/family-access-network-of

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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