Kennedy Krieger Institute

What Kennedy Krieger Institute does

Kennedy Krieger Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1937 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, that provides interdisciplinary clinical care, research, and specialized education for children, adolescents, and adults with diseases, disorders, and injuries affecting the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system. It serves nearly 30,000 patients annually across an integrated delivery network that includes inpatient neurorehabilitation, multiple outpatient centers, four school campuses (Fairmount K-8, Greenspring high school, LEAP, Powder Mill, and Southern Maryland), telehealth, and home and community services. Core service lines include the Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit, the International Center for Spinal Cord Injury (founded 2005), the Center for Autism Services/Science/Innovation, the Center for Movement Studies, the Center for Neuropsychological and Psychological Assessment, the Pediatric Post-COVID-19 Rehabilitation Clinic, and the new Precise Center for Precision Rehabilitation Across the Lifespan, which applies AI-powered video analysis and wearable device data to individualized care planning under a five-year NIH grant.

The institute operates through a hybrid revenue model combining patient care services (inpatient and outpatient medical, behavioral health, and wellness therapies), federal and state research grants (NIH, Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund, FCC telehealth funding, and congressional earmarks), philanthropy (corporate sponsorships, the Women's Initiative Network raising over $3.4 million since 2009, individual giving, and planned giving), and professional training revenue. Technology infrastructure includes the Epic CareLink referral system, a telehealth program that distributed 336 iPads and 279 Wi-Fi hotspots to 414 patients (with 80% of caregivers reporting telehealth enablement), QSM MRI brain imaging for pre-symptomatic detection, and the AI-rehabilitation platform. The institute maintains a strategic academic affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine, with many staff holding dual faculty appointments, and employs approximately 3,000 professionals across multiple Maryland sites. The organization is governed independently and is preparing a $250 million East Baltimore expansion announced in February 2026.

Name

Kennedy Krieger Institute

Legal name

Kennedy Krieger Institute

Website

https://kennedykrieger.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Kennedy Krieger Institute is a Baltimore-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1937 that delivers interdisciplinary clinical care, research, and specialized education for nearly 30,000 children and adults annually with neurological disorders, developmental disabilities, and brain or spinal cord injuries, affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Rehabilitation and Neuroscience Healthcare Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Therapeutic/Behavioral & Residential Treatment K–12 Schools (EDAJABAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mental Health Counseling & Therapy Services (K–12) (EDAJALAG)

Keywords

• Pediatric rehabilitation services
• Neurological care services
• Spinal cord injury treatment
• Developmental disability education
• Clinical neuroscience research

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Inpatient and outpatient medical, behavioral health and wellness therapies; home and community services; revenue from medical services provided to patients with neurological disorders and developmental disabilities
2. Federal and Research Grants: Federal funding for research programs, including $1 million in federal funding for Pediatric Post-COVID-19 Rehabilitation Clinic, NIH grants for research initiatives
3. Philanthropy and Donations: Tax-deductible gifts, individual giving, corporate partnerships, event sponsorships, planned giving, donor-advised funds supporting treatments, therapies, and programs
4. Educational Services: Training and education for professionals, school-based programs, professional training programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Kennedy Krieger Institute provides interdisciplinary clinical care, research, and specialized education for children, adolescents, and adults with disorders and injuries affecting the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system. Its offerings span inpatient neurorehabilitation, outpatient specialty clinics (autism, spinal cord injury, neuropsychology, movement disorders, long COVID), telehealth visits, school programs for students with developmental disabilities, neuroscience research centers, and professional training, all delivered through a workforce of 3,000+ staff across multiple Maryland locations.

Product overview

Kennedy Krieger Institute offers a comprehensive portfolio of integrated healthcare, research, and educational services for children, adolescents, and adults with neurological disorders, developmental disabilities, and brain/spinal cord injuries. The institute operates as a multi-faceted organization combining clinical care (including inpatient and outpatient programs such as the Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit, Center for Autism Services, and International Center for Spinal Cord Injury), research initiatives (through centers and laboratories conducting neuroscience research), and specialized education (through four school campuses serving students with intellectual and developmental disabilities). Services include neuropsychological assessment, telehealth delivery, adaptive sports programs, and community-based initiatives, all supported by philanthropy and federal funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Center for Neuropsychological and Psychological Assessment (CNaP): Outpatient clinics providing neuropsychological assessment services
• Women's Initiative Network (WIN)
• Center for Movement Studies
• Center for Excellence in Public Health Leadership
• International Center for Spinal Cord Injury (ICSCI)

Products and services

• Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit Inpatient neurorehabilitation unit providing intensive care for children requiring intensive neurorehabilitation services at the Baltimore headquarters.
• Pediatric Post-COVID-19 Rehabilitation Clinic Specialized clinic supporting children and adolescents suffering from long COVID symptoms, with infrastructure improvements and research funded by $1 million in federal funding.
• Center for Neuropsychological and Psychological Assessment (CNaP) Outpatient clinics providing psychological and neuropsychological assessment services with licensed psychologists and neuropsychologists for diagnostic clarification and treatment evaluation.
• Center for Movement Studies Research center focused on understanding and treating movement disorders and related neurological conditions.
• International Center for Spinal Cord Injury (ICSCI) Center established in 2005 providing innovative treatment, including activity-based restorative therapy, for individuals living with paralysis and spinal cord injuries.
• Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation (CASSI) Comprehensive autism services including diagnostic assessment, treatment, and research programs for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders.
• School Programs Specialized educational programs across Fairmount Campus (K-8), Greenspring Campus (high school), LEAP Program, Powder Mill Campus, and Southern Maryland locations for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Pediatric Neurology Program Neurology services for children and young adults with neurological conditions.
• Telehealth/Virtual Visits Virtual visit services enabling remote patient consultations and follow-up care, supported by an FCC-funded program that distributed 336 iPads and 279 Wi-Fi hotspots to 414 patients.
• Drug Research Organoid Intelligence Development Platform (DROIDp) NIH-funded collaborative research platform studying neurological diseases including Alzheimer's disease and SYNGAP1-related disorders using brain organoid models, in partnership with Johns Hopkins University.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 30,000 patients served annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Johns Hopkins MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic affiliation between Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins Medicine. Kennedy Krieger employees with faculty appointments at Johns Hopkins are required to comply with Johns Hopkins Institute policies. Collaborates on research initiatives including pediatric cancer rehabilitation, brain imaging studies, and training programs.
• Johns Hopkins UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research collaboration on precision rehabilitation across lifespan. Johns Hopkins researchers awarded $6.25 million NIH grant to create the Precise Center for Precision Rehabilitation Across the Lifespan, expanding precision medicine rehabilitation to pediatric patients in partnership with Kennedy Krieger.
• Johns Hopkins UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research on neurological diseases including brain organoid platform development. Kennedy Krieger researchers participate in NIH-funded Drug Research Organoid Intelligence Development Platform (DROIDp) studying Alzheimer's disease and SYNGAP1-related disorders.
• TruistmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of Festival of Trees, Kennedy Krieger's largest annual fundraiser. Truist is the leading corporate sponsor for this major community event raising funds for children and families served by the Institute.
• CareFirst BlueCross BlueShieldmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of Festival of Trees. CareFirst supports Kennedy Krieger through corporate philanthropy and social responsibility initiatives, helping expand access to care and fund innovative research.
• MCN BuildmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of Festival of Trees. MCN Build supports Kennedy Krieger's mission through corporate partnership and community engagement.
• Rosemore Capital StrategiesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of Festival of Trees. Rosemore Capital Strategies contributes to Kennedy Krieger's community programs through philanthropy and event sponsorship.
• Whiting TurnermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of Festival of Trees. Whiting Turner supports Kennedy Krieger's initiatives as a corporate partner committed to community service and inclusive opportunities.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boston Children's Hospital: Harvard-affiliated pediatric specialty hospital combining clinical care, research, and education for children with complex medical conditions. Most comparable peer in terms of integrated research-clinical-education model and pediatric specialty focus.
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP): One of the top-ranked U.S. children's hospitals with a large research enterprise, specialized pediatric rehabilitation programs, and university affiliation. Comparable in scope, scale, and integrated care-research-education mission.
• Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center: Leading pediatric research hospital with extensive NIH funding and pediatric specialty programs including neurology and developmental disabilities. Comparable in research intensity and pediatric neurodevelopmental focus.
• Shirley Ryan AbilityLab: Chicago-based research hospital focused on rehabilitation for spinal cord injury, brain injury, and other neurological conditions. Directly comparable rehabilitation focus and research-clinical integration model, including pediatric services.
• Spaulding Rehabilitation Network: Harvard Medical School-affiliated rehabilitation network operating specialty hospitals and outpatient programs for brain injury, spinal cord injury, and pediatric rehabilitation. Overlapping clinical research and rehab focus with Kennedy Krieger.
• TIRR Memorial Hermann: Houston-based rehabilitation hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, recognized as a Model System for spinal cord injury and brain injury rehabilitation. Comparable rehab specialty and research intensity.
• Shepherd Center: Atlanta-based nonprofit specialty hospital for spinal cord injury, brain injury, and other neurological conditions. Comparable nonprofit specialty hospital model with research programs and rehabilitation focus.

Regional players

• Children's National Hospital: Washington D.C.-based pediatric specialty hospital and research institution serving the Mid-Atlantic region. Geographic proximity and overlapping patient catchment area make it the closest regional competitor for complex pediatric cases.

Broad incumbents

• Johns Hopkins Medicine: Core academic affiliate partner. While not a direct competitor, the deep institutional relationship (faculty appointments, joint NIH grants, shared research) makes it the most important strategic peer and ecosystem partner.
• Mayo Clinic: Large integrated nonprofit academic medical center combining clinical care, research, and education across multiple specialties including pediatric neurology. Comparable integrated model and scale, though broader in scope than Kennedy Krieger's pediatric neurodevelopmental focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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