Wesley Glen Ministries

What Wesley Glen Ministries does

Wesley Glen Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1984 and headquartered in Macon, Georgia. The organization's core function is the provision of residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), operating 11 licensed group homes across Central and Southeast Georgia on a 55-acre campus. It maintains a 1:4 staff-to-resident ratio, indicating an intensive, high-touch model of personalized care rather than a scaled institutional model.

The organization's service offering is residential placement and ongoing support for IDD adults — a regulated, license-gated service line in which the core "product" is 24/7 supervised housing and developmental programming. Wesley Glen does not operate a technology platform or sell a software product; its technical footprint is operational (facilities, staffing, regulatory compliance) rather than product-oriented.

Its business model is a hybrid of fee-for-service (Medicaid and state-funded IDD waiver reimbursements) and philanthropic fundraising. Revenue sources include donations, planned giving, merchant programs, and event sponsorships, supplemented by service revenue from its licensed homes. Its primary customer segments are (a) IDD adults placed via state referrals, guardians, and families, and (b) individual and institutional donors across Georgia. The organization is currently in active growth mode, with a new Columbus, Georgia expansion underway and a headcount in the 101–250 employee range.

Name

Wesley Glen Ministries

Legal name

Wesley Glen Ministries, Inc.

Website

https://wesleyglenministries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Wesley Glen Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1984 in Macon, Georgia that operates 11 licensed group homes providing residential care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Central and Southeast Georgia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intellectual and Developmental Disability Care Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based / Nonprofit Assisted Living Providers (HLADABAH), Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Residential care services
• Community day programs
• Intellectual disability support
• Nonprofit disability ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Macon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Giving: One-time and recurring donations from individual donors. The organization operates a monthly giving program called GLAD (Giving Love and Dignity). Donors can give through the organization's website portal.
2. Planned Giving (Agape Society): Long-term legacy giving through estate planning including bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, beneficiary designations on retirement accounts and life insurance, and real estate gifts.
3. Merchant Partner Programs: Partnership with retailers (Kroger, BJ's Club for a Cause) where the organization receives a percentage of purchases when supporters link their loyalty cards.
4. Event Sponsorships and Fundraising: Annual fundraising events with corporate sponsorships and individual participation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wesley Glen Ministries operates 11 licensed group homes providing 24/7 residential care and community-based day programming (Cornerstone Community Program) for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across Central and Southeast Georgia. The organization delivers individualized care plans, life-skills development, community integration activities, and spiritual enrichment on a 55-acre wooded neighborhood campus in Macon, with additional homes in North Macon and St. Marys, and a new Columbus location launching.

Product overview

Wesley Glen Ministries operates as a nonprofit organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through a portfolio of residential and community-based programs. The core offerings include a Residential Program with 11 licensed group homes across Central and Southeast Georgia (primarily in Macon and St. Marys), and the Cornerstone Community Program providing day services. A new Wesley Glen Columbus program is being launched in Columbus, Georgia. Beyond direct services, the organization offers various giving and engagement programs including the Agape Society (planned giving), GLAD monthly giving program, Community Advocates, Merchant Programs with retail partners, a Speakers Bureau, and volunteer/tour opportunities. A Neighborhood Portal provides educational resources. The organization is a 501(c)(3) certified nonprofit, drug-free workplace, and equal opportunity provider.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cornerstone Community Program: Day program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Residential Program
• Wesley Glen Columbus
• GLAD (Giving Love and Dignity)

Products and services

• Residential Program 24/7 residential care provided in 11 licensed group homes across Central and Southeast Georgia (7 in main Macon neighborhood, 3 in North Macon, 1 in St. Marys) for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with a 1:4 staff-to-resident ratio and individualized care plans.
• Cornerstone Community Program Day program offering community-based activities, enrichment, and support (including the Wesley Glen Cornerstone Choir) for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who do not require residential placement.
• Wesley Glen Columbus New community program expansion in Columbus, Georgia, extending Wesley Glen's residential and community programming to serve more individuals with IDD in the Columbus region.

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Eagle1minorOthersMembership and association with Eagle1 organization for developmental disabilities services in Georgia.
• DDNA (Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association)minorOthersProfessional association membership supporting nursing staff who provide care to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Candid Platinum (GuideStar)minorOthersPlatinum-level transparency recognition from Candid (formerly GuideStar), demonstrating commitment to nonprofit accountability and transparency.
• CQL (Council on Quality and Leadership)minorOthersAccreditation and quality certification organization for human services providers supporting people with disabilities.
• AAIDD (American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities)minorOthersProfessional association providing leadership in the field of IDD and setting standards for services.
• KrogerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity Rewards Program where Kroger shoppers can link their loyalty card to Wesley Glen Ministries (Organization #43944) and a percentage of eligible purchases is donated to the organization.
• BJ's Wholesale ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBJ's Club for a Cause program with promo code 820228 where Wesley Glen receives proceeds from membership sales and renewals.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): Major national IDD and behavioral health provider operating group homes, day programs, and supported living services. Comparable to Wesley Glen on core IDD residential service mix but at national scale with mixed funding model including state Medicaid contracts.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Large publicly-traded provider of home and community-based services including IDD residential and behavioral health support. Comparable in core service line (IDD residential and community services) but operates at vastly larger scale as a diversified, for-profit provider.
• The Arc: National advocacy and service organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with local chapters delivering residential and community programs. Shares Wesley Glen's IDD population and nonprofit service model but operates more as a federated advocacy umbrella than direct provider.
• Easterseals: Large national nonprofit providing disability services including residential, day, and vocational programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Direct overlap with Wesley Glen's mission and target population, though broader in scope and regional in delivery.

Direct peers

• Bethesda Lutheran Communities: Faith-based nonprofit providing residential, day, and spiritual programs for individuals with IDD across multiple states. Mirrors Wesley Glen's nonprofit, faith-rooted approach to residential and community IDD services, with similar funding mix of donations, grants, and government programs.
• Christian Horizons: Faith-based nonprofit operating residential group homes, day programs, and support services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Directly comparable to Wesley Glen on service model, mission orientation, and reliance on church/community networks for fundraising.
• L'Arche USA: L'Arche operates faith-rooted, community-embedded residential homes and day programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, sharing Wesley Glen's model of small licensed group homes combined with spiritual/community life. Comparable on mission, service model, and population served, though operating on a larger multi-state scale.

Regional players

• Bobby Dodd Institute: Atlanta-based nonprofit serving individuals with disabilities through residential, vocational, and community programs. Comparable Southeastern regional IDD nonprofit footprint serving an overlapping population, with similar reliance on donations and state contracts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WesleyGlenMin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wesley-glen-ministries

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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