Cape Abilities

Name

Cape Abilities

Legal name

Cape Abilities

Website

https://capeabilities.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK), Self-Advocacy & Self-Determination Training (EDAKANAI)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Vocational rehabilitation programs
• Residential care services
• Community employment services
• Day habilitation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hyannis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Grants: Licensed and certified by Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS), approved for MassHealth and Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) services, and partnered with AbilityOne/SourceAmerica for federal contracts. Includes Javits-Oates-Gramlich-Ruderman HOPE Act funding for solar installations.
2. Donations and Charitable Giving: Individual donations, monthly giving, legacy/planned giving through Lighthouse Society, matching gifts program, and event-based fundraising.
3. Social Enterprise Sales: Revenue from Cape Abilities Farm (produce, plants, gifts) and Cape Abilities Thrift Shop (furniture, homewares, art, clothing). 100% of sales support the Cape Abilities mission.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cape Abilities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports more than 350 individuals with developmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities on Cape Cod through residential services, day habilitation, community-based day supports, community employment placement, pre-employment transition training, transportation, and nursing services. The organization also operates two social enterprises — a hydroponic care farm (Cape Abilities Farm) and a thrift shop — that provide vocational training and employment while generating revenue to support the mission.

Product overview

Cape Abilities is a non-profit organization providing comprehensive disability services on Cape Cod through a multi-program platform. Core programs include Day Habilitation, Community Based Day Supports (CBDS), Pre-Employment Training Services, Community Employment Services, Residential Services (group homes, Adult Family Care, Shared Living), Transportation, and Nursing. The organization operates two social enterprises—Cape Abilities Farm (a hydroponic farm and retail market in Dennis) and Cape Abilities Thrift (a second-hand retail store in West Yarmouth)—which generate revenue to support the mission while providing vocational training and employment for individuals with disabilities. Additional program features include the Capable Connections Podcast and a SNAP CSA Program at the Farm.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Day Habilitation

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 350 individuals supported at any one time with disabilities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, significant and core.

• Healey-Driscoll AdministrationminorOthers · 8 May 2026Awarded $98,010 grant under the Low-Income Services Solar Program for a 19.8 kW rooftop solar system in Sandwich. Projected to reduce electricity costs by 70-100%.
• Cape Cod 5minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 March 2025Hosted Pre-ETS students for financial literacy educational visit at their Banking Center in Harwich Port. Students learned about banking essentials, saving, and financial planning.
• Care Farming Network / Prospect Meadow FarmsignificantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Attended inaugural Care Farming Network National Conference at UMass Amherst. Farm Director Rachel Gillis gave keynote speech. Cape Abilities recognized as one of only two hydroponic farms at the conference.
• Lisa Oliver / Cooperative Bank of Cape CodminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 June 2022Lisa Oliver served as Honorary Chair for 2022 Walk for Opportunity. Established Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod Charitable Foundation Trust with nearly $500,000 distributed.
• Whole Health PharmacysignificantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2021Partnership to deliver equitable COVID-19 vaccine access in a community-based setting. Administered approximately 400 vaccines through two joint clinics. Cape Abilities facility hosted the clinic serving 200 eligible residents.
• Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS)coreOthersLicensed and certified by DDS to provide disability services. DDS is the primary state funding source and regulatory body for Cape Abilities programs.
• MassHealthcoreOthersApproved to provide services for MassHealth clients. MassHealth is a major government health insurance program funding disability services.
• Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)coreOthersApproved to provide services for MRC clients. MRC provides vocational rehabilitation and independent living services.
• SourceAmerica / AbilityOnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal contracts administered through SourceAmerica enabling employment of individuals with disabilities. The Joint Base Cape Cod operations are funded through this partnership. Cape Abilities is part of the AbilityOne Program providing meaningful employment.
• Rise and Shine TreatssignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerInclusive cafe in Osterville providing job shadowing opportunities for individuals in the Individual Supports program. Amy developed customer service, food safety, and cash handling skills.
• Chatham Bars InnsignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment partner providing kitchen work for individuals with disabilities. Tim Brunton has been employed for over 4 years, sorting and polishing silverware for restaurant settings.
• Kender and Sisters Kitchen + CoffeesignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided summer internship for Pre-ETS participant Kayla Coleman. She learned baking skills, operating mixers, and hospitality industry work at the Dennis bakery and coffee shop.
• Elder Services of Cape CodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to source and distribute over 1,800 bags of fresh produce to food-insecure families and home-bound seniors on the Outer and Lower Cape.
• Barnstable County Cooperative ExtensionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered to source produce for food donation program. CBDS program volunteers at the Cape Cod Canal visitor center.
• BirdabilityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered for accessible birding experience at Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Individuals participated in bird banding and learned about conservation.
• Tina and Hilary FoulkessignificantGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated use of iconic greenhouse at 193 Main St. in Chatham for Cape Abilities Farm Market for 11 years. Recognized with Community Partnership Award.
• Cape Cod Regional Transit AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransportation program operates through contracts with CCRTA. Fleet of 65 vehicles covering 25 routes to transport individuals to day and employment programs.
• Gustare GourmetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLongstanding vendor at Cape Abilities Farm Market offering olive oils and specialty products. Partner since the farm's early days, with Catherine Ferraresi describing it as her 'happy place to visit on Cape Cod.'

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Melmark: Northeast-based nonprofit providing residential, day, educational, and clinical services for children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health needs; overlapping on residential/day habilitation model.
• The Arc of Massachusetts: Statewide advocacy-and-services organization for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, overlapping Cape Abilities on family supports, employment, and policy advocacy though with a broader advocacy mission.
• Chimes: Mid-Atlantic nonprofit providing day, residential, vocational, and behavioral services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; comparable in program breadth and CARF-accredited service delivery.
• Easterseals Massachusetts: National affiliate operating day, residential, employment, and camp programs for individuals with disabilities and special needs; comparable in service mix but operates more programs and geographies than Cape Abilities.

Direct peers

• Vinfen: Massachusetts/CNE nonprofit providing residential, day, and employment supports to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health conditions, funded largely by DDS/MassHealth — comparable in scale and program breadth to Cape Abilities.
• Riverside Community Care: Massachusetts nonprofit operating day, residential, employment, and behavioral health programs for individuals with developmental disabilities; shares Cape Abilities' DDS/MRC funding reliance and lifespan service model.
• Bay Cove Human Services: Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing day habilitation, residential, employment, and clinical services to individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs — directly comparable to Cape Abilities in program mix and state funder base.
• Work Inc. Massachusetts nonprofit offering employment, day, and residential programs for individuals with disabilities, including AbilityOne/SourceAmerica contracts — directly comparable to Cape Abilities' employment services arm.
• HMEA (d/b/a Open Sky Community Services): Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing day supports, residential, employment, and behavioral health services to individuals with developmental disabilities; closely comparable program set and government-funding profile.

Emerging players

• Prospect Meadow Farm: Vermont care farm co-founding the Care Farming Network alongside Cape Abilities Farm; directly comparable as a therapeutic-agriculture social enterprise serving individuals with disabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/capeabilities
• Facebookfacebook.com/CapeAbilities

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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