Single Fathers Network
Recoverable Grant Partnership Deck
Recoverable Grant Partnership
Build Strong Fathers. Restore Families. Transform Futures.
Single Fathers Network invites forward-thinking philanthropic partners to deploy recoverable grant capital that strengthens single-father households — and returns to serve even more families.
This partnership deck is designed for foundations, DAF grantmakers, family offices, impact-first philanthropists, and institutions that deploy recoverable grants as a tool for catalytic, recyclable impact. Together, we can build a funding model that moves families from crisis to stability — and multiplies outcomes over time.
About Us
Who We Are
Single Fathers Network is a 501(c)(3) public charity headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, dedicated to strengthening single fathers and their families through coordinated programming, navigation, and stabilizing supports.
We believe that when fathers are equipped with the right resources | legal guidance, financial literacy, mental health support, and parenting education | entire families are transformed. Our model is designed to meet fathers where they are and walk with them toward lasting stability and self-sufficiency.
Since earning our federal tax-exempt status in January 2023, we have been building the infrastructure, partnerships, and program pathways necessary to deliver measurable, scalable impact across the communities we serve.
Organization Details
Federal Status: 501(c)(3) Public Charity (509(a)(2))
EIN: 92-1620401
Effective Exemption Date: January 18, 2023
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Fiscal Year End: December 31
The Challenge
The Need Is Real — and Urgent
Single fathers often face overlapping barriers that create instability for the entire household. These challenges are not isolated — they compound. A custody dispute leads to financial strain, which triggers mental health decline, which undermines a father's ability to show up for his children. Without coordinated support, families remain trapped in cycles of crisis.
Legal Complexity
Custody, parenting time, and child support disputes without adequate legal guidance or representation
Mental Health Strain
Isolation, depression, and chronic stress with few male-centered support pathways
Financial Disruption
Limited income mobility, debt accumulation, and housing instability
Navigation Gaps
Lack of coordinated support across fragmented social service systems
Our approach: Build a structured pathway that moves families from crisis → stability → thriving — with measurable milestones at every stage.
Our Model
Centers of Impact
Single Fathers Network organizes all services through four Centers of Impact — integrated pillars of support that ensure fathers and their families receive holistic, coordinated care. Each Center has clearly defined programs and service lines, designed for measurable delivery and scalable expansion across new markets.
Family Development Center
Parenting education, child bonding, and school success
Health & Wellness Center
Mental health, resilience, and access to care
Family Law Center
Legal empowerment and pro se education
Financial Education Center
Budgeting, career readiness, and stability supports
This four-center architecture allows us to track outcomes, optimize utilization, and scale individual programs independently — making recoverable grant capital especially effective.
Center 1
Family Development Center
The Family Development Center is the heart of Single Fathers Network — equipping fathers with the parenting knowledge, peer support, and child-focused programming they need to build lasting family bonds. Every program is designed to meet fathers where they are and create meaningful, measurable growth.
Core Programs
The Fatherhood Blueprint
A structured curriculum empowering fathers with essential parenting skills and confidence
Early Childhood Development
Focused on supporting developmental milestones for children ages 0–5
School Success Program
Education supports, tutoring connections, and academic advocacy for school-age children
Delivery Mechanisms
Dad Labs
Micro-workshops delivered in-person and digitally, tied directly to program needs and father goals
Dad Pods
Peer accountability and support groups that build community and sustain engagement
Common Service Lines
- Parenting education and coaching
- Father-child bonding activities and events
- Mentorship and peer learning structures
Center 2
Health & Wellness Center
Fatherhood is demanding — and for single fathers navigating custody, financial strain, and isolation, the toll on mental and physical health can be devastating. The Health & Wellness Center provides structured pathways to care, resilience, and sustainable well-being for the whole man.
Mental Health Support & Navigation
Referrals, partner utilization, and direct support options tailored to fathers facing emotional and psychological challenges
Stress Management & Resilience
Workshops focused on coping skills, work-life balance strategies, and building emotional resilience for long-term stability
Wellness & Lifestyle Support
Fitness, nutrition guidance, and daily routine building to help fathers sustain physical and mental energy
Access to Care Navigation
Helping fathers connect to affordable healthcare options, insurance navigation, and community health resources
Common service lines include peer support groups, facilitated workshops, and partner referrals with utilization tracking to ensure fathers receive — and follow through on — the care they need.
Center 3
Family Law Center
Core Program
Pro Se Academy
The Pro Se Academy is our flagship legal empowerment program — equipping fathers with the knowledge and tools to navigate family court with confidence when they cannot afford full legal representation.
Through structured education, guided practice, and expert-led clinics, fathers learn to advocate effectively for themselves and their children within the legal system.
Common Service Lines
Legal Clinics & Workshops
Covering custody, parenting time, child support, and mediation — delivered by attorneys and trained facilitators
Know-Your-Rights Education
A resource library and curriculum helping fathers understand their legal rights and responsibilities
Referral Network
Vetted family law professionals and pro bono partners available for fathers needing direct representation
Center 4
Financial Education Center
Financial instability is one of the most common destabilizing forces in single-father households. The Financial Education Center addresses this head-on — providing practical education, coaching, and direct stability supports that move fathers toward self-sufficiency and long-term economic resilience.
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Budgeting & Debt Management
Practical tools and coaching to help fathers take control of their finances and reduce debt burden
2
Career Development & Job Readiness
Resume building, interview preparation, skills training, and employer connections
3
Tax Preparation & Financial Planning
Free tax assistance and forward-looking financial planning to build wealth over time
4
Stability Supports
Emergency assistance or micro-grants when funded — preventing housing, transportation, and legal crises
Common service lines include workshops and coaching sessions, resource navigation, and employment and stability supports — all tracked for utilization and outcomes.
Funding Model
What Is a Recoverable Grant — and Why It Fits SFN
A recoverable grant is philanthropic funding made with an expectation of repayment if the initiative meets agreed-upon milestones or financial triggers. Unlike a traditional loan, it carries no interest and repayment is contingent on impact — not guaranteed. When capital is repaid, it can be redeployed into future impact, creating a multiplier effect that stretches every philanthropic dollar further.
Why SFN Is Seeking Recoverable Grants
Accelerate Scale
Expand program reach without waiting for unrestricted fundraising cycles that can take years to materialize
Build Infrastructure
Fund capacity-building and delivery systems that strengthen long-term organizational sustainability
Launch Repayable Impact
Create revolving support mechanisms — like stability pools — aligned with responsible stewardship principles
Recyclable Capital
Establish a recyclable capital stream that multiplies outcomes over time — every dollar serves more than one family
Capital Deployment
Where Recoverable Grant Capital Will Go
Recoverable grant partners can choose from several deployment options — each tied to specific programs, measurable milestones, and defined repayment pathways. Below are three illustrative options that demonstrate how capital creates compounding impact.
Option A: Program Scale & Delivery Infrastructure
- Expand Dad Labs and Dad Pods across all four Centers of Impact
- Strengthen utilization tracking and outcomes reporting systems
- Build repeatable cohort delivery capacity for multi-site expansion
Option B: Navigation & Partner Utilization Engine
- Formalize referral workflows and partner utilization tracking
- Increase access to care, legal navigation, and coaching supports
- Improve speed-to-service and follow-through rates
Option C: Revolving Stability Supports
- Create a controlled, policy-driven stability support pool
- Prioritize prevention of housing, transportation, and legal destabilization
- Repayment returns capital to serve future families
Proposed Framework
Recoverable Grant Structure
We structure recoverable grants with clarity, guardrails, and shared alignment — ensuring every dollar is traceable, every milestone is measurable, and every partner has full visibility into impact and stewardship.
Key Structural Elements
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Defined Use of Funds
Capital tied to a specific program launch, scale milestone, or system build
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Clear Repayment Triggers
Revenue from aligned funding streams, designated repayments, or milestone-based conversion
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Reporting Cadence
Quarterly progress updates plus comprehensive annual summary reports
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Risk Sharing
Repayment contingent on agreed triggers — not guaranteed — with transparent accounting
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Restricted Fund Tracking
Transparent, segregated accounting for all recoverable grant capital
What Partners Receive
Milestone Reporting
Outcomes visibility by Center — see exactly how your capital drives impact at each stage
Spend Transparency
Detailed utilization metrics showing where every dollar was deployed and what it achieved
A Replicable Model
A case study you can point to as catalytic capital at work — demonstrating impact-first philanthropy in action
Ideal Partners
Who This Is For
Recoverable grants are not for every funder — they are for partners who see philanthropy as an investment in outcomes, not just an expense. Our ideal partners share a commitment to accountability, transparency, and the belief that capital can work harder when it's designed to return and serve again.
Foundations
Deploying catalytic capital to seed high-potential social ventures
DAF Grantmakers
Seeking recyclable impact — capital that returns to fund future grants
Family Offices
Funding scalable social outcomes with measurable returns to community
Impact-First Institutions
Using recoverable grants or program-related investment structures
If you want your capital to return and be redeployed for more families, this partnership is built for you.
Let's Connect
Let's Design a Recoverable Grant That Matches Your Goals
We are ready to co-design a partnership that aligns with your philanthropic vision, your impact priorities, and your governance expectations. Every recoverable grant is custom-structured through a collaborative process that ensures mutual alignment.
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Select Target Centers
Choose which Center(s) of Impact and initiative scope to fund
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Define Milestones
Agree on measurable milestones and reporting cadence
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Set Repayment Terms
Establish repayment triggers, timeline, and conversion conditions
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Launch & Track
Governance, restricted tracking, and ongoing partnership visibility
Next Step: Schedule a 30-minute alignment call to select an option, explore fit, and begin shaping terms together.
Contact
Start the Conversation
Darol Lucas
Founder & COO
Single Fathers Network
Single Fathers Network
EIN: 92-1620401
