Marbridge

What Marbridge does

Marbridge Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit residential community founded in 1953 in Manchaca, Texas (EIN 74-1183095), providing a lifespan continuum of care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Operating from a 200-acre mission-designed campus, the organization serves approximately 275 residents drawn from more than 20 states through three distinct care communities: The Village (assisted living across 15 cottages for ~90 residents), The Ranch (assisted living in lodge/dorm settings for ~94 residents), and The Villa (licensed skilled nursing for ~90 residents). Marbridge is one of only three communities in the United States—and the only one in Texas—offering a true lifespan continuum of IDD care, with The Villa holding a CMS 5-Star rating as the state's only specialized IDD skilled nursing facility.

The service stack integrates residential care with the Training & Education (T&E) program, which delivers 75+ class offerings per semester through Marbridge's proprietary Abilities-Centered Training (ACT) framework grounded in multiple intelligences theory, plus eight intelligence categories (body, people, word, logic, nature, self, picture, music). Supporting programs include the 43,000 sq ft Creed Ford III Therapeutic Riding Ranch (C3) opened in May 2023, equine therapy and hippotherapy serving 70+ residents, Project SEARCH internships with regional employers such as Seton Medical Center Austin, Special Olympics training and competition, horticultural therapy, and a Summer Camp transition program ($1,200 per week, ages 16+) that functions as a future-admissions pipeline. Residents develop Individualized Program Plans (IPPs) and access on- and off-campus employment—reported at 100 residents employed—covering all nine Autism Society quality-of-life indicators.

Marbridge funds operations through a blended revenue model combining residential care fees (The Village at $4,475 per resident per month), government reimbursements (Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, veterans' benefits), private insurance at The Villa, Summer Camp tuition, individual and corporate donations, planned giving and bequests, event-based fundraising such as the annual 24-Hour Day-of-Giving with matching challenges (e.g., $500,000 Benevolent Care Challenge), and a recurring Miracle Society monthly giving program. Go-to-market is admissions-led, drawing prospective families through phone/contact-form inquiries, campus tours, financial review, and admissions committee meetings, supplemented by monthly JAM Sessions, professional referrals, and the national CoAct Project Symposium. The organization employs 290 full-time staff supported by 450 active volunteers.

Name

Marbridge

Legal name

Marbridge Foundation

Website

https://marbridge.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Marbridge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit residential community in Manchaca, Texas, providing a lifespan continuum of care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across three on-campus communities serving ~275 residents from more than 20 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Care for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Small Residential Care Homes (RCFE/Board & Care) (HLADABAF), Facility-Based Respite (Assisted Living/SNF/Memory Care Short Stays) (HLADAKAB), Respite Care for Adults with Disabilities / Special Needs (HSABAGAI)

Keywords

• Residential care services
• Intellectual disability care
• Assisted living community
• Skilled nursing facility
• Developmental disability support

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchaca

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Care Fees: Monthly fees charged to residents for assisted living and skilled nursing care at The Village, The Ranch, and The Villa. Pricing varies by community and care level.
2. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting resident care, training programs, scholarships, and general campus enhancements
3. Miracle Society Monthly Giving Program: Five-year commitment at $1,000+ annually providing sustained support for residents' independence
4. Summer Camp Tuition: $1,200 per one-week session for individuals ages 16+ with intellectual disabilities, serving as a transition program for potential future admission
5. Event-Based Fundraising: Annual 24-Hour Day-of-Giving campaigns, with matching challenges like the $500,000 Benevolent Care Challenge
6. Planned Giving: Deferred gifts including bequests, stocks, or personal property designated to beneficiaries after death
7. Corporate Sponsorships & Matching Gifts: Corporate support through sponsorships, matching gifts, and workplace giving programs
8. Medicaid, Medicare, and Insurance Payments: The Villa accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance for skilled nursing services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Marbridge operates a 200-acre residential community in Manchaca, Texas that provides transitional and lifetime care to adults (age 18+) with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Its core offerings span three on-campus communities — The Village (assisted living cottages, 90 residents), The Ranch (assisted living, 94 residents), and The Villa (licensed skilled nursing, ~90 residents) — together forming a true lifespan continuum of care. Supporting these communities are the Training & Education (T&E) program, equine therapy at the Creed Ford III Therapeutic Riding Ranch (C3), Summer Camp, and Special Olympics athletic programming.

Product overview

Marbridge operates as a unified residential care platform offering three distinct living communities across a 200-acre campus in Central Texas, providing a complete lifespan continuum of care for adults with IDD. The communities include: The Village (assisted living for 90 residents in 15 cottages), The Ranch (assisted living for 94 residents), and The Villa (skilled nursing for 90 residents). Supporting these living communities are the Training & Education (T&E) program offering abilities-centered curriculum across eight intelligence categories, the Creed Ford III Therapeutic Riding Ranch (equine therapy), Summer Camp (transitional program), and Special Olympics athletics. Together these services enable residents to learn, experience, and achieve independence across all care levels from age 18 through end of life.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Village at Marbridge: Assisted living community with 15 cottages for adults with intellectual disabilities. Residents enjoy a high degree of autonomy with private bedrooms in shared cottages, 24-hour staff support, and access to campus-wide resources.
• The Ranch at Marbridge
• The Villa at Marbridge
• Creed Ford III Therapeutic Riding Ranch (C3)
• Training & Education (T&E)

Products and services

• The Village at Marbridge

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 residents employed on- or off-campus
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bloom FitnesscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Red Level Sponsor of the 2026 CoAct Project Symposium, a national leadership symposium for post-secondary IDD providers
• Philadelphia InsurancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Red Level Sponsor of the 2026 CoAct Project Symposium
• iCareManagercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Red Level Sponsor of the 2026 CoAct Project Symposium
• Therap ServicescoreTechnology or Integration · 15 April 2026Red Level Sponsor of the 2026 CoAct Project Symposium
• Daymark LivingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Red Level Sponsor of the 2026 CoAct Project Symposium
• Vitoria PharmacycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Red Level Sponsor of the 2026 CoAct Project Symposium
• A New LeafcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Red Level Sponsor of the 2026 CoAct Project Symposium
• Special Needs AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Red Level Sponsor of the 2026 CoAct Project Symposium
• Shepherds CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Red Level Sponsor of the 2026 CoAct Project Symposium
• Frontier Travel ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Red Level Sponsor of the 2026 CoAct Project Symposium
• WINGS OK Special Needs CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Red Level Sponsor of the 2026 CoAct Project Symposium
• LIVE Design GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Red Level Sponsor of the 2026 CoAct Project Symposium
• KibucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Red Level Sponsor of the 2026 CoAct Project Symposium
• Down Home RanchminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Green Level Sponsor of the 2026 CoAct Project Symposium
• St. Louis LifeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Green Level Sponsor of the 2026 CoAct Project Symposium
• LTO VenturesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Green Level Sponsor of the 2026 CoAct Project Symposium
• Life Planning for Families of Special NeedsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Green Level Sponsor of the 2026 CoAct Project Symposium
• Noah's HouseminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Green Level Sponsor of the 2026 CoAct Project Symposium
• Beyond CommunitiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Sponsor of the 2026 CoAct Project Symposium
• BrightstoneminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Sponsor of the 2026 CoAct Project Symposium
• Tarrytown PharmacyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Sponsor of the 2026 CoAct Project Symposium
• Seton Medical Center AustincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject SEARCH professional internship partnership providing competitive employment opportunities for Marbridge residents. Residents complete internship training and may be hired by the hospital for ongoing employment.
• Pinthouse BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for 24-Hour Day-of-Giving kick-off party
• Home2 Suites by Hilton Austin South I-35minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesignated hotel for CoAct Project Symposium attendees with discounted room rates and shuttle transportation to Marbridge campus

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Shepherds College: Shepherds College is a post-secondary program in Wisconsin for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, offering vocational training, residential life, and transition-to-independence programming. Overlaps with Marbridge's Training & Education and Summer Camp pipeline.
• Down Home Ranch: Down Home Ranch is a Texas-based nonprofit residential community for adults with IDD, offering assisted living, vocational training, and lifelong care on a multi-acre campus. Direct geographic and service-model peer to Marbridge within Texas.
• Brightstone: Brightstone is a nonprofit residential community in Tennessee serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, offering similar lifespan continuum services including residential homes, day programs, and vocational training. Comparable in mission and operational model to Marbridge's continuum of care.
• WINGS OK Special Needs Community: WINGS OK is an Oklahoma-based faith-based residential community for adults with special needs, providing housing, life skills training, and meaningful work opportunities. Direct service-model peer to Marbridge's integrated residential and vocational approach.
• Noah's House: Noah's House provides residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with a focus on faith-based lifelong care. Comparable mission and residential care orientation to Marbridge.
• A New Leaf: A New Leaf operates residential and vocational programs for adults with developmental disabilities in the Southwest, including group homes, day programs, and employment services. Comparable service portfolio to Marbridge's continuum of care and training programs.
• Beyond Communities: Beyond Communities is a Texas-based IDD service provider offering residential, day, and employment programs for adults with developmental disabilities. Regional direct peer within Texas operating a similar continuum of supports.
• St. Louis Life: St. Louis Life is a Missouri nonprofit providing residential, vocational, and day-program services for adults with developmental disabilities. Comparable in mission and service mix to Marbridge's three-community residential model.
• Daymark Living: Daymark Living is a Texas residential community for adults with IDD offering independent and assisted living with vocational training. Recent sponsor at Marbridge's CoAct Symposium and operates a comparable IDD residential model in Texas.

Emerging players

• Kibu: Kibu is a newer entrant in the IDD services space, offering digital and community-based supports for adults with developmental disabilities. Partial overlap with Marbridge's Training & Education and supported employment offerings, focused on a younger, transition-age demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@marbridge
• Facebookfacebook.com/AWholeNewLife
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marbridge-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/marbridgefoundation

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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