Stone Belt

What Stone Belt does

Stone Belt (legal entity Stone Belt Arc) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1958 and headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana, providing community-based services for individuals with developmental disabilities across south-central Indiana. The organization is described in its own materials as the oldest and largest agency of its kind in the region, and it is the local Monroe County chapter of The Arc, the largest national community-based organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The service portfolio spans residential supports (Supervised Group Living for up to 68 individuals in Monroe and Lawrence counties, plus Supported Living ranging from a few hours per week to 24/7 in-home support), employment programs (Employment Services serving 200+ clients across 100+ employer partnerships, Project SEARCH internship program with Cook Inc., Ivy Tech and Indiana University, Pre-ETS for transition-age youth, and Manufacturing/Enclaves sub-contract work), clinical services through the Milestones outpatient mental health clinic (behavior support, recreation therapy, nursing and wellness, anxiety and OCD treatment), and enrichment/community programs (Art Studio, Hand in Hand food donation collection, Employment Fundamentals, Spiritual Support via the Building Belonging program, and Family Supports). Underlying technology is conventional nonprofit operations infrastructure (Relias Learning for staff training, SyraHealth for state-mandated training, CharityEngine for donations and job applications) with no proprietary platform, API, or AI components.

Revenue is generated primarily through government Medicaid Waiver funding (CIH Waiver and Family Supports Waiver administered by Indiana's Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services) and Vocational Rehabilitation funding from the state, supplemented by individual and corporate donations, employer matching gifts, the Joan Burton Memorial Fund endowment held at the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County, and Indiana Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) tax credits. Stone Belt does not charge clients directly for services and revenue is not publicly disclosed. The organization is led by CEO Bitta DeWees and is governed by an independent Board of Directors with no venture capital, private equity, or institutional investor ownership.

Name

Stone Belt

Legal name

Stone Belt Arc

Website

https://stonebelt.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Stone Belt Arc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1958, the oldest and largest developmental disability services agency in south-central Indiana. It provides residential, employment, clinical, and community-based supports funded primarily through Medicaid Waivers and Vocational Rehabilitation across Monroe, Lawrence, and Bartholomew counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bloomington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (Medicaid Waivers): Primary revenue source from Medicaid Waivers (CIH Waiver and Family Supports Waiver) funded by the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services that support residential, day, and community integration services.
2. Vocational Rehabilitation Funding: Funding from Vocational Rehabilitation for employment-related programs including Pre-Employment Transition Services, job placement, and supported employment.
3. Individual and Corporate Donations: Donations from individuals, corporate partners, and sponsors through annual fund, corporate sponsorships, in-kind contributions, and planned giving. Corporate partners included at Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels.
4. NAP Tax Credits: Indiana Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) tax credits passed through to donors. Donors contributing minimum $100 receive 50% tax credit plus full deduction.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Stone Belt Arc is a nonprofit human services organization that provides residential, employment, clinical, and community integration supports to individuals with developmental disabilities across south-central Indiana. Services are delivered in person at multiple Indiana county locations and funded primarily through Medicaid Waivers and Vocational Rehabilitation, supplemented by donations and grants.

Product overview

Stone Belt is a nonprofit social services organization that provides a comprehensive portfolio of disability support services across south-central Indiana. The organization operates as a unified service model rather than a platform-plus-modules software architecture, offering 13 interconnected programs including residential services (Supported Living and Supervised Group Living), employment services (Employment, Project SEARCH, Pre-ETS, Manufacturing), clinical services (Milestones), and enrichment programs (Spiritual Support, Employment Fundamentals, Art Studio, Hand in Hand, Family Supports). These services work together to support individuals with developmental disabilities in living, learning, working, and fully participating in their communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Milestones Clinical and Health Resources: A certified, outpatient mental health clinic offering behavior and therapeutic approaches to address mental health needs and provide personal care for clients.

Products and services

• Supported Living Assists clients living in their own homes or with families to gain skills necessary for independent living, with services ranging from a few hours per week to 24/7 support.
• Supervised Group Living Serves up to 68 individuals in Monroe and Lawrence counties with 24-hour support in Stone Belt-owned homes, with professional staffing including direct support professionals, nurses, social workers, and behavior clinicians.
• Employment Services Assists individuals with disabilities to choose, obtain, and retain jobs in community settings, working with over 100 employers and 200 clients across south-central Indiana since 1986.
• Project SEARCH An internship program providing training and work opportunities leading to permanent employment for young adults with disabilities ages 18 to 24, based on partnership with Cook Inc., Ivy Tech, and Indiana University.
• Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Prepares students for work and life after high school through career counseling, job exploration, workplace readiness training, self-advocacy instruction, and work experiences in community employment settings.
• Family Supports Offers ongoing services to families and people with disabilities living at home, including respite, day services, behavior services, therapies, and other non-residential supports through Family Support Waivers.
• Milestones Clinical and Health Resources A certified outpatient mental health clinic offering behavior support, recreational therapy, nursing and wellness, outpatient services, skills development, and an Anxiety and OCD Clinic.
• Manufacturing Services Provides sub-contracting work opportunities for adults with disabilities, training in machine operation, materials handling, sub-assembly, packaging, warehousing, quality control, and industrial hygiene.
• Art Studio Offers visual, performing, and culinary arts programs providing opportunities for self-expression, community contribution, life skills development, and professional work in the arts.
• Hand in Hand Professionalized volunteer opportunities where clients collect non-perishable food donations from neighborhoods and deliver them to area food banks, demonstrating contributions to community building.
• Employment Fundamentals Foster ongoing self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for personal and professional growth through hands-on experiential learning that promotes self-determination and independence.
• Spiritual Support Provides individualized spiritual support plans for clients, helping them explore faith needs, connect to faith communities, and access transportation to spiritual activities through the Building Belonging program.
• Advocacy Services Helps individuals advocate for themselves and others, providing guidance on contacting legislators, joining advocacy groups, writing letters to editors, voting, and attending public meetings on disability rights issues.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 68 individuals served in Supervised Group Living
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The ArccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStone Belt Arc is the local chapter of The Arc in Monroe County. The Arc is committed to all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities realizing their goals of living, learning, working and fully participating in the community. The combined strength of local Arcs, The Arc of Indiana and The Arc of the United States makes The Arc the largest national community-based organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• United Way of Monroe CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal United Way chapter partnering with Stone Belt, hosting the Columbus location within their facility and supporting community initiatives.
• CARF InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStone Belt maintains CARF accreditation, demonstrating adherence to international standards for rehabilitation and human services organizations.
• Project SEARCH Partners (Cook Inc., Ivy Tech, Indiana Family & Social Services Administration, Indiana University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject SEARCH Indiana is an internship program providing training and work opportunities leading to permanent employment for young adults with disabilities ages 18 to 24. Partnership includes Cook Inc. (host employer), Ivy Tech (education), Indiana Family & Social Services Administration Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (funding), and Indiana University Institute on Disability and Community.
• Indiana Vocational RehabilitationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing vocational rehabilitation services that Stone Belt connects clients with for employment support, assistive technology, and career services. Stone Belt Employment Services work in partnership with VR offices.
• Building Belonging Faith Community PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith communities including Baha'i Faith of Bloomington, Jubilee College & Young Adult Ministry, St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Trinity Episcopal Church, and Westside Community Church partnering in the Building Belonging program to create disability-inclusive congregations.
• Bloomington Chamber of CommerceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStone Belt is a member of the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce Service Providers category.
• Columbus Area Chamber of CommerceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStone Belt is a member of the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce.
• Indiana Institute on Disability and CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndiana University institute that partners with Stone Belt on Project SEARCH and other disability community initiatives.
• Indiana Statewide Independent Living CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState council supporting independent living for people with disabilities; Stone Belt connects clients with their resources.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability services including residential, employment, and clinical supports across the lifespan. Directly comparable to Stone Belt in mission and service mix, with overlapping offerings in community employment and family supports.
• The Arc of Indiana: State-level chapter of The Arc; Stone Belt is the local Monroe County chapter, making this the direct parent/peer organization. They coordinate on advocacy, public policy, and shared organizational standards.
• Tangram Business Resourcing: Indiana nonprofit delivering employment, residential, and community-based supports for people with disabilities. Strong overlap with Stone Belt's Employment Services, Project SEARCH hosting, and vocational rehabilitation coordination.
• LifeStream Services (Indiana): Indiana-based nonprofit providing services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including residential, day, and employment supports. Operates in the same funding environment with comparable service mix.
• United Cerebral Palsy of Indiana: State affiliate providing residential, therapy, and case-management services to individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Comparable waiver-funded service model and clinical offerings to Milestones.

Regional players

• Pathfinders (Resource Center for Independent Living): Indiana-based independent living center offering advocacy, peer support, and transition services for people with disabilities. Overlaps on Building Belonging-style advocacy and independent-living services though smaller in residential/employment scope.

Others

• CareSource Indiana: Medicaid managed-care plan serving Indiana's Medicaid population; relevant payer rather than direct competitor, but a key counterparty for the CIH and Family Supports Waivers that fund Stone Belt's services.
• SyraHealth: Vendor of the state-mandated training platform used by Stone Belt staff. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a competitor, illustrating the technology-vendor layer underpinning I/DD service delivery.
• Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation (FSSA VR): State agency that funds and certifies vocational rehabilitation services; not a peer competitor, but a direct funding and referral partner for Stone Belt's Employment Services and Pre-ETS programs.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill Industries of Central and Southern Indiana: Large Indiana nonprofit offering employment services, training, and supports for individuals with disabilities and barriers to employment. Overlaps with Stone Belt's Employment Services and Pre-ETS programs but at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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