2018 christmas in july

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Christmas in July, Inc. ("CIJ") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in Florida and headquartered in Tamarac, Florida (mailing address: 6208 White Oak Lane), with operational activity in Broward County. Founded in 2001 by then Kiwanis Division 23 Lt. Governor Dr. Celia Earle, the organization plans and executes an annual event that gathers the names, ages, and sizes of homeless children in Broward County by contacting shelters, schools, and outreach points, then assembles personalized "Back to School" book bags containing new clothing, school supplies, toiletries, and where possible books and toys. Distribution occurs at a single annual event hosted at a local facility, typically attended by over 1,000 children and their parents with food, entertainment, bounce houses, characters, video games, health check-ups, and haircuts; the organization also performs direct deliveries to shelters and facilities throughout the year, and historically has supplied children after natural disasters in Florida, the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Haiti, and St. Vincent. The organization has served more than 62,000 children cumulatively over 24 years and has acknowledged a beneficiary population of 5,500+ homeless children annually in the Broward County school system.

The organization's primary products are its annual Christmas in July event, an Online Donations Platform (PayPal-based), an In-Kind Donations Program (Amazon Wish List, Walmart Registry, Target Registry), the Letters from Santa fundraiser at $10 per personalized letter, the Kiwanis 5K for CIJ race, and a six-tier corporate Sponsorship Program (Diamond $5,000+, Platinum $3,000+, Gold $2,000+, Silver $1,000+, Bronze $500+, Friend $100+). The underlying technology stack is minimal: no proprietary systems, no apps, and no disclosed APIs; operations run on a public-facing website (christmasinjulyinc.com), PayPal processing, third-party retailer registries, and Email-based contact ([email protected]; [email protected]). No AI, machine learning, or analytics layer is described.

The business and revenue model is donation-and-sponsorship-based: 100% of proceeds are stated to go directly to children, with no products sold. Revenue streams consist of individual cash donations, corporate sponsorship contributions across six tiers, in-kind merchandise gifts collected at drop-off points (Broward County courthouses, libraries, government centers, animal care facilities, city halls), grants (e.g., a $4,000 Sawgrass Sunrise Walmart Spark Good grant in 2024), and event-based fundraising (Kiwanis 5K). The leadership team is composed of founder Dr. Celia Earle and a volunteer committee typically of 30-40 members organized into subcommittees; recent named committee leaders include Co-Chairs John Richard Francis (deceased March 2023) and Steve Cummings of the Food & Drinks subcommittee. Core partners are Florida Kiwanis Divisions 23 and 24, Kiwanis International, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, the Broward County School Board (Diamond sponsor), the Broward Sheriff's Office, Amerant Bank Arena, the Florida Panthers Foundation, the Miami Diaper Bank, and national retail hosts Amazon, Walmart, and Target.

Name

2018 christmas in july

Legal name

Christmas in July, Inc.

Website

https://christmasinjulyinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Christmas in July, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides personalized back-to-school book bags, clothing, toiletries, and an annual event for homeless children (newborn to age 18/19) in Broward County, Florida, funded by donations, corporate sponsorships, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Charity Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAGAEAK

Community Fundraisers & Charity Events (Gala/Walks excluded)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Cultural Festivals & Community Events

SECONDARYHLAJALAG

Maternal, Child & Family Health Program Funding

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Public Health Funding, Grants & Program Administration

Keywords

• Homeless children services
• Back to school program
• School supply donations
• Charity event organization
• Nonprofit community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Tamarac

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: Christmas in July, Inc. operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises funds through cash donations, sponsorships at various tiers (Diamond $5,000+, Platinum $3,000+, Gold $2,000+, Silver $1,000+, Bronze $500+, Friend $100+), and in-kind donations of clothing, school supplies, toiletries, and other necessities for homeless children. The organization emphasizes that 100% of proceeds go directly to helping the children they serve.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Christmas in July, Inc. organizes and executes an annual personalized gift-giving event for homeless children from newborns through age 18/19 in Broward County, Florida, distributing back-to-school book bags containing new clothing, school supplies, toiletries, books, and toys to children identified through shelters, schools, and outreach. The event includes food, entertainment, bounce houses, characters, video games, health check-ups, haircuts, and family activities, typically drawing more than 1,000 children and their parents. The organization also runs supplementary fundraising programs including personalized Letters from Santa, an annual 5K race, online cash donations, corporate sponsorships, and in-kind donation registries.

Product overview

Christmas in July, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates as a single-purpose charitable program focused on serving homeless children in Broward County, Florida. The core offering is the annual Christmas in July event, a personalized gift-giving program that provides back-to-school supplies and necessities to homeless children from newborns through age 18. The organization supplements its main event with multiple fundraising and donation mechanisms including an online donations platform via PayPal, a Letters from Santa fundraiser, an annual Kiwanis 5K race, and corporate sponsorship opportunities. The organization also accepts in-kind donations through Amazon, Walmart, and Target registries. All programs and donations (100% of proceeds) go directly toward providing for the children served.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Christmas in July Annual Event Annual personalized gift-giving event held in Broward County, Florida that distributes back-to-school book bags containing new clothing, school supplies, toiletries, books, and toys to homeless children from newborns through age 18/19, identified through shelters, schools, and outreach. The event includes food, entertainment, bounce houses, characters, video game playing, health check-ups, haircuts, and family activities and typically hosts more than 1,000 children with their parents.
• Letters from Santa Program Fundraiser offering personalized letters from Santa at $10 per letter, with 100% of proceeds going directly to helping homeless children served by Christmas in July.
• Kiwanis 5K for CIJ Annual 5K race held in Pompano Beach, Florida to raise funds and awareness for Christmas in July's mission to serve homeless children in Broward County.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served over 62,000 children in 24 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Florida Kiwanis Division 23coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Florida Kiwanis Division 23 is a co-organizer of the Christmas in July event. The concept originated in 2001 when then Lt. Governor Dr. Celia Earle performed research on homeless children in Broward County and implored Kiwanis clubs to make a difference. Division 23 members participate in sorting, packing, and distribution activities.
• Florida Kiwanis Division 24coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Florida Kiwanis Division 24 is a co-organizer of the Christmas in July event, participating alongside Division 23. Division 24 members actively participate in sorting and packing of gift bags for homeless children.
• Broward County Board of County CommissionerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001The Broward County Board of County Commissioners embraced the Christmas in July concept and set up collection facilities at their courthouses. They continue to partner on this initiative, with County Commissioners in attendance at events.
• Kiwanis InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKiwanis International is the parent organization of the Florida Kiwanis divisions that organize the Christmas in July event. The organization's network provides volunteer support and community reach.
• Broward County School BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Broward County School Board is a Diamond-level sponsor and partner, providing support for identifying homeless children in the school system and facilitating the organization's mission.
• Broward Sheriff's OfficesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBroward Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Trust Fund provides Bronze-level sponsorship support and participates in collection point programs.
• AmazonsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon hosts the Christmas in July Wish List registry, allowing donors to purchase and ship items directly to the organization.
• Walmart (Sawgrass)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSawgrass Sunrise Walmart provided a $4,000 Spark Good grant and hosts the organization's gift registry. Walmart stores serve as collection points.
• TargetsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerTarget hosts the Christmas in July gift registry, allowing donors to purchase and ship items directly to the organization.
• Miami Diaper BanksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiami Diaper Bank provides in-kind donations of diapers and related supplies as a partner supporting homeless children.
• Amerant Bank ArenasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerant Bank Arena (formerly BB&T Center/FLA Live Arena) is a Diamond-level sponsor and has served as venue for the annual event.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Broward Partnership for the Homeless: Direct peer operating in the same Broward County homeless services ecosystem; provides shelter and supportive services to homeless families including children, overlapping with CIJ's beneficiary population.
• Kids In Distress of Broward: Direct peer providing services to vulnerable children and families in Broward County; comparable nonprofit mission, geography, and reliance on community donations and corporate sponsorships.
• Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches: Direct peer serving homeless and at-risk families in the South Florida region with back-to-school, holiday, and stabilization programs; same donor pool and similar service model.
• Jack & Jill Children's Center: Broward-based nonprofit serving at-risk children and families with education, child care, and basic-needs support; directly comparable beneficiary base and funding structure.
• Miami Diaper Bank: Direct peer and active CIJ partner providing in-kind donations of diapers and supplies to families experiencing poverty in South Florida; same donor ecosystem and beneficiary model.
• Kiwanis Club of Tamarac Foundation: Local Kiwanis-affiliated foundation that directly co-organizes the Christmas in July event; same volunteer base, governance, and event-driven community model.

Regional players

• Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center: Regional South Florida nonprofit serving at-risk children with healthcare and family support; overlaps in beneficiary identification and Broward County partnerships.

Emerging players

• Operation Backpack (VolunteerSpot): Comparable back-to-school supply drive model serving homeless and at-risk students through community donations and corporate partnerships; similar supply-chain and sponsorship mechanics.

Broad incumbents

• Stuff The Bus (United Way Broward): Broader regional incumbent running a back-to-school supply drive serving Broward County students in need; overlaps in donor base and event-driven supply distribution model.
• Salvation Army of Broward County: Broader incumbent providing emergency relief, holiday programs, and back-to-school support to homeless and low-income children across Broward County; same donor base and disaster-response footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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