Angel Hair Foundation

What Angel Hair Foundation does

Angel Hair Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, that funds and delivers custom medical hair prostheses — branded "Angel Hair Systems" — at no cost to children in Oregon who have experienced hair loss due to cancer, chemotherapy, or alopecia. The foundation was founded in 2007 by Staci Wright, an Ewing sarcoma survivor, and her mother Debbie Wright; the IRS 501(c)(3) status was certified in 2006 (EIN 20-5610889). Each Angel Hair System is a medical-grade prosthetic constructed from 100% human hair individually tied to a breathable mesh cranial cap, secured with medical-grade adhesive tabs that allow swimming, sports, and sleep without slippage. Systems are custom-fit and valued at $2,300–$2,600 per unit; the foundation bears the cost and imposes no income guidelines on applicants.

The organization operates a direct-service delivery model: families apply through an online JotForm, a PDF application, or a Spanish-language equivalent, and systems are delivered either directly or via a partnership with OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital. Revenue is generated entirely through charitable contributions — one-time and honorary donations, the "Giving Guardians" monthly recurring giving program, and the annual "Shall We Dance" gala held each January in Eugene, which features local celebrity dancers and multi-tier corporate sponsorships. Hair donations are redirected to partner organizations House of European Hair and Hair Art, which supply materials for Angel Hair Systems and training tools.

Angel Hair Foundation is governed by a board chaired by Founder and Board President Deborah Wright, with day-to-day operations led by Executive Director Jeannine Jones, Board Treasurer Emily Wanichek, and Administrative Coordinator Alecia Gamble, supported by five additional board members. The foundation's competitive position rests on its Oregon-only service area, its longstanding hospital partnership, and its brand equity as the state's sole free provider of custom medical hair prosthetics for children; it has no disclosed financials, no parent company, and no subsidiaries.

Name

Angel Hair Foundation

Legal name

Angel Hair Foundation

Website

https://angelhairfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Angel Hair Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Eugene, Oregon that funds and delivers free custom medical hair prostheses (Angel Hair Systems) to children in Oregon experiencing hair loss from cancer or alopecia, supported by donations and an annual gala.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Hair Prosthetics Nonprofit

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Hair Extensions, Wigs & Hairpieces (CRABABAH)

Keywords

• Medical hair prosthetics
• Pediatric cancer support
• Nonprofit foundation services
• Hair loss assistance
• Charitable healthcare support

Headquarters

HQ city

Eugene

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Financial Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals including monthly giving program (Giving Guardians), one-time gifts, and honorary gifts to recognize friends or loved ones.
2. Annual Fundraising Event: Shall We Dance annual gala featuring local celebrities and professional dancers competing. Includes event sponsorships at multiple tiers (Presenting, ProDancer, Gold, Silver, Bronze), bar sponsors, wine sponsors, and VIP lounge sponsors.
3. Hair Donations: Hair donations are not directly accepted but are redirected to partner organizations (House of European Hair) who provide materials for Angel Hair Systems or training tools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Angel Hair Foundation provides free, custom-ordered medical-grade hair prosthetic systems (Angel Hair Systems) to children in Oregon who have lost hair due to cancer treatment or alopecia. Each system uses individually tied 100% human hair on a breathable mesh cranial cap with medical-grade adhesive tabs, allowing recipients to swim, play sports, and live normally. The foundation is funded through individual donations, the monthly Giving Guardian program, and the annual Shall We Dance gala.

Product overview

Angel Hair Foundation operates as a nonprofit organization offering a single core product: the Angel Hair System, a medical prosthetic hair system for children in Oregon who have lost hair due to cancer or alopecia. The Angel Hair System is custom-made with human hair and a breathable mesh cranial cap, provided entirely free of charge to recipients. The organization also operates a Giving Guardian monthly giving program for recurring donations and hosts the annual Shall We Dance fundraising event featuring celebrity dancers, all supporting the single mission of funding and delivering Angel Hair Systems to children in need.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Angel Hair System A custom-ordered, medical-grade hair prosthetic for children in Oregon who have lost hair due to cancer treatment or alopecia. Each system is made of 100% human hair individually tied to a breathable mesh cranial cap and secured with medical-grade adhesive tabs that enable swimming, sports, and normal daily activities. Valued at $2,300-$2,600 per unit, the Angel Hair System is provided completely free of charge to eligible families regardless of income.

Quantifiable outcome

• Children can swim, play sports, and engage in normal activities without concern of hair system falling off
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• House of European HaircoreOthersHair donation partner. Donors send hair to House of European Hair (400 W 157th St, Gardena, CA 90248). Hair may be used to create Angel Hair Systems or training tools for hair care professionals. Partners include Hair Art / House of European Hair.
• Hair ArtcoreOthersRecommended partner organization for hair donations. Works with House of European Hair to process and utilize donated hair for medical hair prosthetics.
• Children With Hair LossminorOthersAlternative hair donation organization recommended to donors when Angel Hair Foundation cannot accept hair donations directly.
• OHSU Doernbecher Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital partnership for delivery of Angel Hair Systems to pediatric patients experiencing hair loss. Foundation team delivers hair systems directly at the hospital.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Wigs for Kids: Nonprofit providing free hair replacement systems to children with medical hair loss across the U.S.; uses a similar custom-fitted medical-grade prosthetic approach and competes for the same donor and beneficiary pool.
• Hair We Share: Nonprofit providing free, custom-made human-hair wigs to children and adults experiencing medical hair loss; closely comparable operating model and beneficiary mix.
• Locks of Love: Long-running nonprofit that provides hairpieces to children with medical hair loss using donated human hair; the most nationally recognized charity in this niche and a direct comp on mission and donation-driven supply chain.
• Children With Hair Loss: National501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free hair replacements to children with medical hair loss; operates a near-identical model and is explicitly listed by Angel Hair as a referral partner when it cannot accept a hair donation.
• Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan: Michigan-based nonprofit providing custom wigs and hair prosthetics to children with medical hair loss; another regional direct peer with a similar hospital- and donor-funded delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• St. Baldrick's Foundation: Major childhood-cancer-focused nonprofit funding research and support; comparable donor-event-driven fundraising model (head-shaving events) and overlapping pediatric oncology mission.
• American Cancer Society: Largest U.S. cancer nonprofit; provides Look Good Feel Better and other appearance-related support including wigs, overlapping indirectly with Angel Hair's pediatric oncology beneficiary population at much greater scale.
• National Alopecia Areata Foundation: Established national nonprofit supporting all people with alopecia areata, including children; broader scope than Angel Hair (advocacy, research, support groups) but overlaps on the pediatric alopecia beneficiary segment.

Others

• House of European Hair (Hair Art): Hair donation processing partner that converts donated ponytails into wigs and hairpieces for charitable use; functions as a supplier in Angel Hair's supply chain rather than a competitor, and an upstream dependency for the foundation.

Emerging players

• EBeauty Community: Nonprofit that refurbishes and redistributes wigs to women and children affected by cancer and medical hair loss; overlapping mission with a broader adult focus and a more donation-logistics-driven model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Angel-Hair-Foundation-277385967268
• Instagraminstagram.com/angelhair_livebeautifully
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/angel-hair-foundation-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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