Team
TEAM, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit human services agency founded in 1965 and headquartered in Derby, Connecticut, serving as the state- and federally-designated antipoverty agency for the Lower Naugatuck Valley. It delivers Head Start, Meals on Wheels, food security, energy assistance, housing, and senior services to over 19,000 individuals and families annually across 12 Connecticut towns.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1965
- HeadquartersDerby, United States
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Team does
TEAM, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) human services agency founded in 1965 and headquartered at 30 Elizabeth Street in Derby, Connecticut. Designated as the State- and Federally-designated antipoverty agency for southwest/central Connecticut, it operates a portfolio of integrated community programs across the Lower Naugatuck Valley, including Head Start and Early Childhood services at four center-based locations, Meals on Wheels and elderly services, Project MANNA food distribution, home heating assistance, VITA tax preparation, SNAP outreach, housing support, the Diaper Bank, and the annual Toys 4 Kids holiday drive. The organization serves more than 19,000 individuals and families annually across three primary segments: children prenatal to age 5 and their families, seniors aged 60 and older, and economically disadvantaged individuals and families, with services delivered through 10+ physical sites across 12 Connecticut towns.
The underlying service delivery technology is described as standard nonprofit infrastructure supporting case management, intake assessment, and referral systems, including the ChildPlus application portal for Early Childhood enrollment and online intake for energy assistance. No proprietary technology platform, API, or AI/ML capability is in evidence. Distribution occurs through direct service delivery at community centers, senior centers, hospital-affiliated dining sites (Griffin Hospital), and dedicated TEAM facilities, supplemented by referrals from healthcare providers, schools, and social service agencies.
TEAM's business model is a hybrid grant-and-donation-funded nonprofit structure rather than a commercial revenue model. Primary funding derives from federal grants (Head Start $9.2M, USDA CACFP, SSBG, weatherization, SNAP outreach), state agency funding, private donations (Toys 4 Kids, Community Cookoff fundraiser), corporate sponsorships, and voluntary participant contributions ($3/meal for Meals on Wheels, $4/meal for congregate meals, $10/hr for homemaking, sliding-scale early childhood fees). Service is not denied for inability to pay. Pricing is not publicly disclosed in aggregate. The go-to-market motion is community-led: outreach occurs through Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, email/newsletter, community events (Fair on the Green, Community Baby Shower, MLK Committee events), and earned media coverage in Valley Independent Sentinel, Fox61, and News 8. Customer concentration risk is moderate, with the Head Start grant representing a material share of operating revenue, while service-recipient concentration is low given 19,000+ unduplicated individuals served annually.
Team firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Team
- Legal name
- TEAM, Inc.
- Website
- https://teaminc.org
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1965
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- TEAM, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit human services agency founded in 1965 and headquartered in Derby, Connecticut, serving as the state- and federally-designated antipoverty agency for the Lower Naugatuck Valley. It delivers Head Start, Meals on Wheels, food security, energy assistance, housing, and senior services to over 19,000 individuals and families annually across 12 Connecticut towns.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Team industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Human & Social Services
- NAICS
- Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Community Food Services (624210), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)
- SIC
- Services-Social Services (8300)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Public Health & Health Equity Organizations (BPAGACAL)
Keywords
Where Team is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Derby
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices10 records
Markets served
Team business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others
Revenue model
- Government Grants and Contracts: Primary funding from federal grants (Head Start, Office of Head Start, Administration for Children and Families, USDA) and state funding. Grant Number 01CH013131 from Office of Head Start. Also receives federal funds through SNAP outreach, SSBG (Social Services Block Grant), and weatherization assistance programs.
- Private Donations and Philanthropy: Project MANNA and other programs rely on private donations. Toys 4 Kids annual toy drive collects donations from individuals and sponsors. Community Cookoff fundraiser generates support. 100% of donations for Project MANNA go toward purchasing food.
- Program Revenue and Contributions: Some services suggest voluntary contributions from participants (e.g., $3/meal for Meals on Wheels, $10/hr for homemaking, $4/meal for congregate meals at Griffin Hospital). Contributions are suggested but service is not denied if unable to pay.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Meals on Wheels - Suggested contribution |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Senior Congregate Meals - Suggested contribution |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Homemaking Services - Sliding scale |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Early Childhood Programs - Income-based |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels10 records
Team product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TEAM Inc. is a private, not-for-profit human services agency that delivers a comprehensive portfolio of antipoverty programs across southwest/central Connecticut. Its core offerings include Head Start and Early Childhood education, Meals on Wheels and senior in-home services, food pantries and Project MANNA wholesale food distribution, home heating/energy assistance, Diaper Bank, VITA tax preparation, SNAP outreach, housing support, and case management, all delivered directly to community members across twelve Valley towns.
Product overview
Team Inc. is a private, not-for-profit human services agency that offers a comprehensive portfolio of community support programs rather than a unified software product. The organization operates as a single integrated service delivery system comprising Early Childhood/Head Start programs (center-based infant/toddler care, preschool, Diaper Bank, CACFP), Elderly Services (Meals on Wheels, congregate meals, homemaking, medical transportation, volunteer caregivers), Basic Needs & Self Sufficiency programs (home heating assistance, SNAP assistance, VITA tax preparation, housing support, case management), and Community Initiatives (Project MANNA food security, Toys 4 Kids holiday drive, Community Cookoff fundraiser, Martin Luther King Committee). Services are delivered directly to community members across 12 Connecticut towns (Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Milford, Naugatuck, Orange, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton, Waterbury, and Woodbridge) through a combination of federal/state grants, partner organizations, and volunteer support.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Project MANNA: Mobilizing Action for the Nutritional Needs of All - a food access program that provides significant shipments of fresh, healthy foods to local partner food pantries each month.
- Toys 4 Kids
- Meals on Wheels
Quantifiable outcome
- 6:1 economic ROI for Head Start program - six dollars of economic benefit for every dollar spent
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Team
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Team technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Team partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Bozzuto's Inc.coreWholesale food distributor providing nutritious food items to TEAM's Project MANNA program. Food is purchased at wholesale cost, saving approximately 25% off retail prices. Includes fresh produce, eggs, dairy, and proteins delivered to TEAM for sorting and distribution to partner food pantries.
- Griffin HealthcoreHealthcare partner distributing fresh, nutritious food to Valley food banks monthly. Provides refrigerated and frozen foods including produce, peanut butter, eggs, milk, cheese, beans, fish, chicken, and beef. Part of ongoing initiative to improve community health by partnering with community-based organizations to address social determinants of health including access to fresh foods.
- Contractor NationminorAllows Bozzuto's and TEAM to use their loading dock in Seymour for a few hours to unload and sort monthly food orders for Project MANNA distribution.
- Valley United WaycoreCommunity partner organization supporting TEAM's initiatives and community programs.
- Head Start State Collaboration OfficecoreState-level partner including Director Karen Pascale who joined Rep. Rosa DeLauro in celebrating $9.2 million continued funding for TEAM's Head Start program.
- Connecticut Office of Early ChildhoodcoreState agency partner including Elena Trueworthy who participated in Head Start funding celebration event at TEAM early childhood center.
- Office of Early Childhood (OEC)corePartners with TEAM through Head Start of Housing initiative, a collaboration including National Center for Housing & Child Welfare, CT Dept. of Housing & TEAM to help families find housing stability.
- National Center for Housing & Child WelfareminorNational partner in Head Start of Housing initiative helping TEAM connect families with Section 8 housing vouchers and housing stability resources.
- CT Dept. of HousingminorState agency partner in Head Start of Housing initiative providing housing resources and vouchers to TEAM families.
- Seymour Oxford Food BankcorePartner food pantry receiving monthly Project MANNA food shipments for distribution to Valley residents.
- St. Vincent De PaulcorePartner food pantry in Derby receiving food distributions through Project MANNA.
- Salvation ArmycorePartner organization in Ansonia receiving food distributions through Project MANNA for community food assistance.
- Spooner HousecorePartner food pantry in Shelton receiving food distributions through Project MANNA.
- Christ Episcopal ChurchminorPartner in Ansonia providing food pantry services and receiving support through Project MANNA.
- The Blessing PantryminorPartner food pantry receiving food distributions through Project MANNA.
- Substance Exposed Pregnancy Initiative of Connecticut (SEPI CT)minorState initiative partnering with TEAM's Slocum School to host Community Baby Shower events providing resources for pregnant women and mothers of newborns in Waterbury area.
- Connecticut Association for Community ActioncoreFunding partner for Diaper Distribution Demonstration & Research Pilot (DDDRP) program providing wraparound services for families receiving diapers.
- Agency on Aging of South Central ConnecticutcorePartner agency assessing homebound status for Meals on Wheels eligibility.
- Valley MLK CommitteeminorCommunity committee partnered with TEAM Inc. to memorialize Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through initiatives including MLK Bust and mural projects.
- St. Thomas the Apostle Church OxfordminorChurch partner supporting Toys 4 Kids, Project MANNA and other TEAM initiatives. TEAM CEO participates in church events including confirmation class panel discussions.
Scale indicators13 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Team competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Connecticut Association for Community Action (CAFCA): Statewide association of Connecticut's Community Action Agencies, including TEAM; directly comparable as the umbrella body coordinating federal antipoverty funding and program standards for member agencies like TEAM.
- United Way of Connecticut (211): Statewide nonprofit coordinating 211 referral services used by TEAM for VITA scheduling and intake; comparable mission of social service coordination and donor-funded community support.
Direct peers
- New Opportunities Inc. Connecticut Community Action Agency serving greater Waterbury and surrounding towns with Head Start, WIC, energy assistance, and senior services; directly comparable mission and federal funding model.
- Community Renewal Team (CRT): Larger Connecticut Community Action Agency providing Head Start, energy assistance, senior services, and food security across Hartford region; same federal CAA designation and service portfolio as TEAM.
- Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA): Southeastern CT Community Action Agency delivering Head Start, energy assistance, food pantries, and senior services; near-identical program mix to TEAM with same funding model.
- Foodshare: Regional food bank serving Hartford and Tolland counties; comparable food distribution and pantry partnership model to TEAM's Project MANNA network, though operating at larger regional scale.
- Connecticut Foodshare (CT Food Bank): Statewide food bank distributing to partner pantries including TEAM's network; highly comparable food rescue and distribution model with similar donor/funding structure.
Broad incumbents
- Meals on Wheels of America: National umbrella organization coordinating the Meals on Wheels program TEAM delivers locally; comparable senior nutrition and home delivery mission.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Team social profiles
Digital presenceTeam financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
Team leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
Team funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Team M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Team
What does Team do?
TEAM Inc. is a private, not-for-profit human services agency that delivers a comprehensive portfolio of antipoverty programs across southwest/central Connecticut. Its core offerings include Head Start and Early Childhood education, Meals on Wheels and senior in-home services, food pantries and Project MANNA wholesale food distribution, home heating/energy assistance, Diaper Bank, VITA tax preparation, SNAP outreach, housing support, and case management, all delivered directly to community members across twelve Valley towns.
Is Team a public or private company?
Team is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was Team founded?
Team was founded in 1965.
Where is Team based?
Team is headquartered in Derby, United States, in the North America region.
How does Team make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Government Grants and Contracts are the primary driver. The others are private Donations and Philanthropy and program Revenue and Contributions.
Who are Team's main competitors?
Regional players on record are Connecticut Association for Community Action (CAFCA) and United Way of Connecticut (211). Direct peers are New Opportunities Inc., Community Renewal Team (CRT), Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA), Foodshare and Connecticut Foodshare (CT Food Bank). Meals on Wheels of America is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Team have an API?
No public API is recorded for Team.
What industry is Team in?
Team's product category is Human & Social Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAGACAF, Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations, with a secondary code of BPAGACAL, Public Health & Health Equity Organizations. Its NAICS code is 624190 and its SIC code is 8300.