What TNC Community does

TNC Community (legally Harry S. Truman Children's Neurological Center, EIN 44-0608429) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 17601 East US Highway 40 in Independence, Missouri, delivering residential, habilitative, and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across the Kansas City metro area. Founded in 1949 as the Cerebral Palsy Foundation and renamed after President Harry S. Truman's Board tenure in the 1960s, the organization operates a portfolio including 16+ group homes and Individualized Supported Living (ISL) homes with 24/7 health services, Community Connections day programming (day habilitation, community networking, skill development, employment support), respite care, and Personal Care Attendant (PCA) services, served by approximately 130 staff including a dedicated Health Team of RNs, Health Services Coordinators, CNAs, and Personal Support Attendants.

The organization has expanded materially since 2020, growing from 44 individuals served across 10 homes to a 60%+ larger supported population, and added new programmatic layers including Community Connections, the Independent Living Assistance Program, the Howdy Homemade Ice Cream social enterprise in Lee's Summit (opened 2025), and the TNC Training Academy currently under construction adjacent to headquarters. These additions reflect an integrated service model where residential care, day programming, workforce development, and inclusive employment reinforce one another.

TNC Community is funded through a hybrid of partial government disability services contracts (Developmental Disability Services of Jackson County/Eitas, Developmental Disabilities Resource Board of Clay County, Missouri Department of Mental Health), foundation grants (e.g., Louetta M. Cowden Foundation, United Way Impact 100), charitable donations, corporate sponsorships, and retail revenue from Howdy Homemade. Governance is provided by a 12-member volunteer board led by Chair Alan Flory, Vice Chair Jerry Cornell, Treasurer Amanda Kumma-Reeves (CPA), and Secretary Tonya Simmons, with a seven-person executive Leadership Team headed by CEO Kelly McGillis. Operating performance is marked by CARF International's highest accreditation level, a Charity Navigator 97% (four-star) rating, GuideStar Platinum transparency, the 2022 Excellence in Impact Award, the 2022 Nonprofit Business of the Year designation, and the 2026 United Way Impact 100 selection.

Name

TNC Community

Legal name

Harry S. Truman Children's Neurological Center

Website

https://tnccommunity.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TNC Community is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Independence, Missouri, delivering residential care, Community Connections day programming, respite, and Personal Care Attendant services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the Kansas City metro area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Habilitation Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Independent Living Community Ancillary Services (Dining/Transportation/Wellness Programs) (HLADAAAI)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Residential habilitation
• Developmental disability care
• Supported living services
• Community day programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Independence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Service Fees: Partial funding from Developmental Disability Services of Jackson County (Eitas), Developmental Disabilities Resource Board of Clay County, and Missouri Department of Mental Health. Services provided under government-funded programs for individuals with IDD.
2. Donations and Philanthropy: Tax-deductible donations accepted online, by phone, and through the mail. Charitable bequests through wills and trusts. Community contributions support program expansion and special initiatives.
3. Social Enterprise - Howdy Homemade Ice Cream: Howdy Homemade Ice Cream social enterprise generates revenue through retail ice cream sales while providing meaningful employment for individuals with disabilities. Located in Lee's Summit, MO.
4. Foundation Grants: Grants from foundations such as Louetta M. Cowden Foundation ($60,000 in 2022) support health services and program development.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TNC Community provides residential and community-based habilitation services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across the Kansas City metro area. Offerings include 24/7 group homes and Individualized Supported Living (ISL) homes with a dedicated health team, Community Connections day programs (community networking, skill development, employment support), respite care, and personal care attendant services. The organization also operates Howdy Homemade Ice Cream as a social enterprise providing inclusive employment for individuals with IDD.

Product overview

TNC Community is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of disability services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The core offerings include Residential & Supported Living (Group and ISL homes with 24/7 health support), Community Connections (day habilitation, community networking, skill development, and employment support), Respite Care, and Personal Care Attendant Services. TNC Community also operates Howdy Homemade Ice Cream as a social enterprise providing inclusive employment for individuals with IDD. An upcoming Training Academy will expand workforce development capabilities. These services work together to support individuals across the spectrum of need—from 24/7 medical care to independent living assistance—enabling them to live with dignity, belonging, and joy in their communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential & Supported Living Around-the-clock habilitation services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Group Homes and Individualized Supported Living (ISL) homes, with complex medical needs supported by a dedicated Health Team available 24/7.
• Community Connections Customized services including Community Networking, Skill Development, Employment Support, and Day Habilitation programs to empower individuals with IDD to build relationships, develop life skills, and achieve personal goals.
• Respite Care Temporary relief for caregivers from ongoing responsibilities of providing supportive services, available in-home, in the community, or at other sites.
• Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Services Assistance with day-to-day activities in home and community settings, including essential daily living activities, health-related procedures, light housekeeping, and meal preparation.
• Employment Services Career exploration, job application assistance, resume support, mock interviews, and on-the-job coaching to help individuals with IDD obtain and succeed in competitive employment, including partnerships with local employers.
• Howdy Homemade Ice Cream A social enterprise ice cream shop in Lee's Summit, MO creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, staffed by Heroes who gain job skills and equitable wages.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60%+ increase in individuals served since 2020
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered moderate, core and minor.

• Missouri Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (MARF)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade association membership for organizations serving people with disabilities. TNC Community is an active member working to advance disability services.
• Howdy Homemade Ice Cream FranchisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial enterprise franchise dedicated to creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with IDD. TNC Community operates the Lee's Summit location as part of its workforce development mission.
• Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational accreditor of health and human services. TNC Community maintains highest level CARF accreditation.
• Summit Point ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal church that hosts Night to Shine KC event annually for individuals with developmental disabilities, including participants from TNC Community.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): Largest US provider of home- and community-based IDD and behavioral health services, operating thousands of residential homes, day programs, and supported employment across multiple states. Direct comparable because it offers the same bundled mix of residential, day, and employment services for IDD adults that TNC provides.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Publicly traded provider of home- and community-based health and human services, including a sizable IDD residential and day-program segment, pharmacy, and home health. Competes for government Medicaid waiver contracts in overlapping service geographies.
• RHA Health Services: Nonprofit provider of IDD/IID, behavioral health, and substance use services across multiple states, operating group homes, supported living, and day habilitation programs. Closely comparable in service mix and mission focus.
• D&S Community Services: Texas-headquartered IDD provider operating group homes, host homes, and day habilitation under Texas Medicaid HCBS waivers. Closely comparable business model reliant on government-funded IDD residential and day services.
• New Horizons Community Support Services: Missouri-based nonprofit serving individuals with IDD through residential, day, and employment programs under Missouri DMH waiver funding. Directly comparable in services and Midwest geography to TNC.
• Marygrove: St. Louis-area nonprofit serving children and adults with IDD and behavioral health needs through residential, day, and education programs. Comparable in mission-focus and Missouri footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals (national + Midwest affiliate): National nonprofit federation providing a broad portfolio of disability services, including residential, day, and employment supports. The Midwest affiliate competes for Kansas City metro referrals and offers a comparable bundle but at multi-state scale.
• The Arc of the United States (and The Arc of Missouri): National IDD advocacy organization with local chapters delivering direct IDD services including residential and day programs. The Arc of Missouri operates directly in the Kansas City service area, overlapping with TNC's geography.

Emerging players

• Bitty & Beau's Coffee: Social-enterprise coffee chain employing individuals with IDD across multiple franchise locations. Direct conceptual comparable to TNC's Howdy Homemade — both pioneer inclusive-employment retail as both a programmatic model and an unrestricted revenue source.

Regional players

• Community Living Options: Multi-state IDD nonprofit operating residential and day services primarily outside Missouri. Comparable service portfolio and person-centered model though serving a different regional territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tnc_community
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tnccommunity
• Facebookfacebook.com/TNCCares
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tnccares
• Instagraminstagram.com/tnccommunity

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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