St. Ann Center

What St. Ann Center does

St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization (EIN 39-175-7756) headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, founded in 1983 by Sister Edna Lonergan under the sponsorship of the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi. The organization pioneered the nation's first fully integrated intergenerational day care model in 1999, operating two physical campuses: the Stein Campus on Milwaukee's south side (opened 1999) and the Bucyrus Campus on the near north side (opened 2015, Phase 2 completed 2019). Its core service lines are childcare day services, adult day care for frail elders and adults with physical or cognitive disabilities, dementia care, and 24/7/365 overnight respite care, augmented by wraparound services including the Gardetto Family Community Dental Clinic (special needs dental care), outpatient physical and occupational therapy, assisted bathing, massage therapy, the Ageless Beauty Salon, a warm-water aquatics center, and the Indaba Band Shell community venue. The Benevolent Touch (BT) program, developed by the founder, is a proprietary caregiving methodology for clients with Alzheimer's, dementia, or sensory loss.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model combining direct service fees (private pay and publicly funded), fundraising events (annual Dream Together Gala, Indaba African Ball, golf outings), and institutional grants. Public funding is a significant revenue source: the organization accepts Wisconsin Medicaid, Family Care, Community Care, Care Wisconsin, IRIS, and Milwaukee County Department on Aging funding across various programs, plus private insurers (Humana, United Healthcare, BCBS, Dental Network of America) at the dental clinic. The go-to-market motion is community-led and direct: prospective clients reach the organization via website, social media (including viral TikTok content exceeding 1.7M views), community events, signature fundraisers, referrals, and on-site intake consultations at each campus. Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer at the two campuses, with no third-party resellers.

The organization is led by Chief Mission Officer Dayo Akande (formerly CFO, joined 2013 as intern), Chief Operating Officer Monica Yarn-Gentry, and a Board of Directors chaired by Peter Kordus, under the spiritual sponsorship of the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi. The leadership team has overseen steady programmatic expansion (K3 early childhood program, Replication Summit model dissemination, 'Caring for Generations' 113-page replication manual) and has earned recognitions including the AARP Purpose Prize, MMAC Focus on the Future (2021), Generations United Program of Distinction (2010-2019), and America's Best Intergenerational Communities designation.

Name

St. Ann Center

Legal name

St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care

Website

https://stanncenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care is a Milwaukee-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating two campuses that deliver integrated childcare, adult day care, dementia services, overnight respite, and special-needs dental care, serving children, frail elders, and adults with disabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intergenerational Day Care Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services (HLADAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Social Adult Day Care (Non-Medical Supervision & Activities) (HSABANAA), Adult Day Memory Care Programs (Dementia Day Care/Day Health) (HLADACAH), Adult Day Respite Programs (Daytime Relief) (HLADAKAC)

Keywords

• Adult day care
• Intergenerational care
• Child day care
• Special needs dental
• Overnight respite

Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Day Program Fees: Revenue from adult day care and childcare services. Public funding (Medicaid, Family Care, Community Care, IRIS, Milwaukee County Department on Aging) may cover costs for eligible individuals. Private pay rates vary based on care needs level.
2. Overnight Respite Care: Temporary overnight stays in bed-and-breakfast-style private rooms (1-21 days) with compassionate care provided by trained caregivers. Available 24/7/365.
3. Community Health Services: Revenue from wraparound services including dental clinic, outpatient therapy (physical and occupational), massage therapy, hair/nail salon, and warm-water pool access. Open to both day program clients and community members.
4. Fundraising and Donations: Nonprofit charitable organization raising funds through events including annual gala, Indaba African Ball, golf outings, and direct donations. EIN: 39-175-7756.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Ann Center operates two Milwaukee campuses delivering integrated intergenerational day services that combine adult day care for frail elders and adults with disabilities with childcare in a shared home-like setting. Wraparound community health offerings include a special needs dental clinic, outpatient physical and occupational therapy, assisted bathing, massage therapy, an accessible warm-water pool, and an on-site salon. Overnight respite and various wellness programs supplement the core day programming.

Product overview

St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care operates as a nonprofit organization providing community-based health and educational services through a platform of integrated care programs. The core offering is its intergenerational care model, which brings together childcare services and adult day care services (including dementia care and overnight respite) in one home-like setting. Supporting the core model are wraparound services including a special needs dental clinic, outpatient rehabilitation (physical and occupational therapy), assisted bathing, massage therapy, an accessible swimming pool, and an on-site salon. The organization runs two campuses in Milwaukee—the Stein Campus (south side) and Bucyrus Campus (north side)—and operates community programs including the Indaba Band Shell venue and free summer concert series. The portfolio includes early childhood education through its K3 program and volunteer programs like the Buddy Program for youth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Childcare and Day Care Services Award-winning day care program for children from infancy through school age, set in an intergenerational environment that promotes emotional intelligence and developmental growth alongside elders and adults with disabilities.
• Adult Day Care Services Compassionate day services for frail elders, people with dementia, and adults of all ages with cognitive or physical disabilities, with wraparound services such as assisted bathing and outpatient rehabilitation.
• Overnight Respite Care Temporary overnight stays of one to 21 days in bed-and-breakfast-style private rooms with trained caregivers, available 24/7/365 to support frail elders and adults with special needs.
• Gardetto Family Community Dental Clinic Special needs dental clinic serving Wisconsin children and adults with moderate to severe cognitive or physical disabilities that prevent treatment in standard private practice settings, accepting Medicaid and multiple commercial dental plans.
• Outpatient Rehabilitation Physical and occupational therapy services, including a warm-water, wheelchair-accessible pool for aquatic therapy, available to day program clients and community members.
• Ageless Beauty Salon Hair and nail salon services open to day program clients, overnight respite clients, and community members of all ages and abilities, including wheelchair users.
• Assisted Bathing Services Whirlpool bathing services available by appointment for individuals who cannot bathe at home, requiring physician's health clearance.
• Massage Therapy Professional massage therapy services offered as part of wellness programming.
• K3 Early Childhood Education Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Keeps frail elders and adults with disabilities living at home longer
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Kohl's Wild TheatersupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Conservation education entertainment program performing at Stein Campus for clients.
• Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2019MSO Principal Pops Conductor Byron Stripling performed at Indaba Nights concert series at Indaba Band Shell.
• BizStartssupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Partnership to host community bootcamp for entrepreneurs to help low-income entrepreneurs move their businesses forward at Bucyrus Campus.
• Generations UnitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Co-hosted the 19th Global Generational Conference drawing nearly 300 attendees from 12 countries. Includes Replication Summit teaching others how to build shared-site intergenerational centers.
• InterfaithsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Partner through Retired Senior Volunteer and Foster Grandparent programs.
• Sisters of St. Francis of AssisicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe sponsoring organization of St. Ann Center. Brought Franciscan values (making peace, reverencing all creation, showing compassion, creating a caring community) to Milwaukee in 1849 and established St. Ann Center 134 years later. One of nine collaborative ministries of the Sisters.
• Islands of BrilliancesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents partner with St. Ann Center clients for fun, communication and creativity programs.
• Urban Ecology CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeasonal celebrations and environmental education programs hosted at Bucyrus Campus, including intergenerational nature activities.
• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Aged to Perfection class on aging developed with UWM students and Saint John's on the Lake Retirement Community; Timeslips storytelling program pairing UWM students with older adults including those with dementia.
• St. Thomas More High SchoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheater department students perform musicals for St. Ann Center clients at Stein Campus.
• Family Care, Community Care, Care Wisconsin, IRIScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublicly funded long-term care programs accepted as payment for services, helping eligible individuals access care at little to no out-of-pocket cost.
• Milwaukee County Department on AgingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment partner providing funding and support for aging services accessible through St. Ann Center.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@stanncenter
• Facebookfacebook.com/stanncenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st.-ann-center-for-intergenerational-care
• Instagraminstagram.com/stanncenter
• TikToktiktok.com/@stanncenter
• Xx.com/stanncenter

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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