named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Counterfeit KN95 Prevention Guide
Educates consumers on how to identify and avoid counterfeit KN95 masks through vetted sourcing and product verification
Free Mask Distribution Program
Provides free high-filtration masks to individuals and communities in need, particularly targeting low-income and high-risk populations
Kids Masks Guide
Offers guidance and product recommendations for selecting appropriately sized and effective masks for children
Small Faces Mask Guide
Curates and sells masks designed for small adult and adolescent faces, ensuring proper fit and protection
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 7 activities
- Coordination of PPE relief networks and coalitionsFounded and launched the PPE Coalition within days of the pandemic onset, establishing a functional website and hotline, and coordinating a network of 31 relief organizations to scale PPE distribution efforts.
- Distribution of vetted PPE to frontline workers and communities in needDistributes high-filtration masks (N95, KN95, KF94, and domestically produced) for free to frontline workers and vulnerable communities through initiatives like the Masks for Communities Coalition and direct donation programs, having distributed over 230,000 free masks to more than 6,800 individuals. Also supported hospitals during the early pandemic by delivering critical supplies ahead of case peaks.
- Mobilization of volunteer networks for PPE distributionMobilized hundreds of volunteers during the pandemic to support the distribution of life-saving PPE and other critical supplies to medical professionals and the public.
- Operation of a nonprofit marketplace for vetted masksOperates an online nonprofit shop offering fully vetted KN95 and other high-filtration masks, enabling public access to authentic, high-quality PPE through a curated retail channel.
- Provision of mask fit and selection guidanceProvides practical resources including a mask guide, kids’ mask recommendations, step-by-step seal check instructions, and face-size assessment tools based on NIOSH data to improve proper fit and effectiveness for diverse users, including those with small or large faces.
- Research and monitoring of PPE standards and authorizationsConducts ongoing evaluation of mask products and regulatory changes, including documentation of FDA Emergency Use Authorization updates and communication of continued adequacy of KN95 masks for consumer use despite regulatory changes.
- Vetting and quality assurance of personal protective equipmentComprehensively vets and evaluates PPE, particularly masks, for safety, authenticity, and effectiveness through ongoing review of products sold in its nonprofit shop and broader assessments since the start of the pandemic, ensuring only fully vetted N95, KN95, KF94, and high-filtration ear-loop masks are distributed or sold.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$621K
Contributions & grants$83K13%
Program service revenue$523K84%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$15K
expenses
Total expenses$1.94M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$411K
Grants paid out$134K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$622K
Cash$622K
Investments$0
Liabilities$622K
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves3.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -83.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOFFREY BONN | CFO/COO | 40 | $97K |
board members · 5
- JOSEPH TITLEBAUM — BOARD MEMBER
- KATE GOODRICH — BOARD MEMBER
- KENNETH BAHK — BOARD MEMBER
- PAMELA RILEY — BOARD MEMBER
- ROB HANDFILED — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 40
Who they work with
- 3M Partner — Offers 3M 9205+ Aura N95 respirators in its nonprofit shop.
- ACI Partner — Offers ACI 3120 duckbill N95 respirators in its nonprofit shop.
- ACI Partner — Recommends ACI duckbill N95 mask for its universal fit and comfortable head straps.
- AOK Tooling Partner — Features AOK Tooling XL N95 Mask as a product designed for extra large faces with adjustable fit.
- Aidway Partner — Features Aidway N95 Mask as a recommended option for people with larger faces.
- BNX Partner — Offers BNX small KN95 masks in its nonprofit shop.
- BNX Partner — Partner manufacturer of domestically-produced high-filtration masks for children and adults.
- Blox by ivWatch Partner — Offers Blox BLX-9501 duckbill N95 respirators in its nonprofit shop.
- Breathe Healthy Partner — Recommends Breathe Healthy Life 1095 N95 masks for individuals with large heads and average-sized faces.
- Businesses Partner — Collaborated to accelerate supplier vetting and delivery of critical equipment to the frontline
- C19Coalition Partner — Part of the re-branded continuation of The PPE Coalition.
- COVID-19 response ecosystem partners Partner — Shared data and best practices to align PPE supply chains with demand
- DemeTECH Partner — Offers DemeTECH flat-fold DT-N95-FHS N95 respirators in its nonprofit shop.
- DemeTECH Partner — Partner manufacturer of domestically-produced high-filtration masks for children and adults.
- Domestic Manufacturing Partner — Supported American retooling and knowledge sharing
- Dr. Puri Partner — Offers Dr. Puri boat-shaped KF94 respirator masks in its nonprofit shop.
- General Motors Partner — Kristi Fielder spent the majority of her career at General Motors, where she managed litigation and led global teams.
- Gerson Partner — Offers Gerson 3230 and 3230+ duckbill N95 respirators in its nonprofit shop.
- GetUsPPE.org Partner — Collaborated as part of the broader network of PPE relief organizations during the pandemic.
- Harvard FXB Center for Health and Human Rights Partner — Partner in the Masks for Communities Coalition to distribute high-filtration masks.
- Healthcare associations Partner — Collaborated to understand and address members' critical equipment and sourcing needs
- NIOSH Government — Utilizes NIOSH data on face size to inform mask size recommendations.
- NYC Health Partner — Cited a study from NYC Health on racial inequities in COVID hospitalizations during the Omicron wave
- Obama White House Partner — John Click served at the Obama White House, suggesting institutional experience relevant to public service operations.
- Philanthropy Partner — Supported equitable distribution of PPE to vulnerable and at-risk communities
- Powecom Partner — Offers Powecom small KN95 masks in its nonprofit shop.
- Project N95 Government — Organization that operated as a trusted intermediary for PPE distribution during the pandemic
- Protective Health Gear Partner — Offers Protective Health Gear 6150 N95 respirators in its nonprofit shop.
- Public health stakeholders Partner — Collaborated to advance thought leadership and policy recommendations
- ReadiMask Partner — Offers ReadiMask 1902S N95 respirators in its nonprofit shop.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Emergency Supply Chain Intervention for Market Failuresmethodology: emergency supply chain interventionBy rapidly mobilizing vetted supply chains during public health emergencies, we ensure frontline workers receive authentic PPE, because market failures and shortages disproportionately endanger vulnerable populations and disrupt care delivery.
- Equity-Centered Distribution via Community Partnershipsmethodology: equity-centered distributionBy partnering with community-based organizations to distribute free, high-filtration masks, we advance equitable access to respiratory protection, because trusted local entities are best positioned to identify and reach high-risk populations and reduce health inequities during pandemics.
- Expert-Guided Education for Effective Protectionmethodology: public education and guidanceBy providing expert-curated guidance on mask selection, fit, and safety, we improve public adherence and effectiveness of respiratory protection, because accessible, evidence-based education empowers individuals to make informed choices that enhance personal and community safety.