What Bello Machre does

Bello Machre is a Maryland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1972 that provides residential, community, employment, and personal-support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across all life stages in Anne Arundel and Carroll Counties. The organization operates 50+ handicap-accessible group homes housing nearly 180 residents in small households of three to four individuals each, with 24/7 live-in caregiver support, and runs community-based day programs with a 1:4 staff-to-individual ratio, employment-services job coaching and placement, one-on-one Personal Supports (80,000 hours delivered in the most recent disclosed year), Respite Care (1,154 hours), and a Ray of Hope financial-assistance program that fills DDA funding gaps.

The organization's clinical capability was expanded in July 2025 with the launch of an in-house Nursing Department that replaced contracted nursing and supplies proactive medical support, health monitoring, and DSP training. Person-Centered Plans are developed collaboratively with individuals, families, and support teams to configure individualized service packages. The platform is built around two physical offices (Glen Burnie headquarters and Westminster regional office), a community partner network across both counties, and employer partnerships with regional businesses (Wegmans, SCLogic, Carroll Lutheran Village, Carroll County Community Media Center, Moonlit Acres Retreat Farm).

Revenue flows primarily through Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) waivers (Community Supports, Community Pathways) with eligibility and funding coordinated by DDA-assigned Coordinators of Community Services; secondary revenue comes from individual donations, planned giving, vehicle donations, stock donations, workplace giving, and signature fundraising events such as the annual Every Step Counts walk/bike ride (over $225,000 raised) and Golf Tournament. Distribution is regional and direct: admissions are processed by phone (443-702-3000 Glen Burnie; 443-821-3386 Westminster) and online contact forms, with referrals generated through DDA, healthcare providers, schools, and community organizations. The organization is led by Dr. Robert T. Ireland, President & CEO for over 45 years, and has been recognized as a 2025 Baltimore Sun Top Workplace (5th among large organizations), 2026 WTOP Washington Top Workplace, Charity Navigator 3-Star, and recipient of Candid Platinum Transparency 2025.

Name

Bello Machre

Legal name

Bello Machre, Inc.

Website

https://bellomachre.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Bello Machre is a Maryland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1972 that provides residential group homes, community day programs, employment services, personal supports, respite care, and in-house nursing to nearly 180 individuals with developmental disabilities across Anne Arundel and Carroll Counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Developmental Disability Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

Keywords

• Developmental disability care
• Residential group homes
• Community-based services
• Employment support services
• Personal support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Glen Burnie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Services (Maryland DDA): Services funded through Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) waivers including Community Supports and Community Pathways waivers for adults 21+. The DDA determines eligibility and assigns Coordinators of Community Services who help guide service planning and funding.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Nonprofit relies on charitable donations from individuals, planned giving, vehicle donations, stock donations, workplace giving, and fundraising events including Every Step Counts (annual walk/bike ride) and Golf Tournament.
3. Ray of Hope Program: Financial assistance program helping individuals and families bridge funding gaps for therapies, adaptive equipment, camps, and other essential services not covered by DDA waivers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bello Machre provides a comprehensive suite of developmental disability services including residential group homes (24/7 live-in caregiver support for 3-4 residents), community development day programs, employment services with job coaching, one-on-one personal supports, respite care, and an internal nursing department. The organization serves nearly 180 individuals across 50+ handicap-accessible homes in Anne Arundel and Carroll Counties, Maryland, supporting people across all life stages.

Product overview

Bello Machre is a nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive suite of developmental disability care services across Anne Arundel and Carroll Counties, Maryland. The organization operates as a unified service platform centered on person-centered care, combining Residential Services (group homes with live-in caregivers), Community Development Services (day programs), Employment Services (job support and coaching), Personal Supports Services (one-on-one in-home and community support), Respite Care (caregiver relief), and an internal Nursing Department. The Ray of Hope Program provides financial assistance to bridge funding gaps. All services are designed to support individuals with developmental disabilities across all life stages—from children and teens to adults and seniors—with specialized programs for conditions including Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, Fragile X syndrome, and traumatic brain injuries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Services Residential group homes providing 24/7 care for adults with developmental disabilities in small households of three to four people, with live-in caregiver support and access to nursing services.
• Community Development Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 180 individuals supported across 50 residential group homes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Carroll Lutheran VillageminorOthersEmployment partner where Bello Machre Employment Services participant Jared works at the café and dish room, gaining valuable job experience in food service and customer interaction.
• Carroll County Community Media CenterminorOthersProvides video production mentorship and shadow opportunities for Bello Machre Employment Services participant Jared pursuing a career in video production. Jared participates in shadow sessions and has received editing credits on the GAME ON series.
• Moonlit Acres Retreat FarmminorOthersRetreat farm for the neurodiverse community in Carroll County. Bello Machre Employment Services participant Hannah serves on the Board of Directors and is training to become Peer-to-Peer support staff member.
• Anne Arundel County Community OrganizationsminorOthersActive community partnerships including: Backpack Buddies, Baltimore City Recreation & Parks, Blue Ribbon Project, Cycling Without Age, Elks Lodge, Greater Severna Park & Arnold Chamber of Commerce, Meals on Wheels, Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce, and Severna Park Community Center.
• Carroll County Community OrganizationsminorOthersLocal partnerships including: Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, Carroll County Health Department, Carroll County Recreation & Parks, Carroll Lutheran, Exploration Commons, House of Madness Creepy Jason, and Restore.
• SCLogicminorOthersTechnology company that employs Bello Machre Employment Services participant Samantha Aguilar, who has a developmental disability. CEO notes her dedication and role in monitoring company dogs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Arc: The Arc is the largest national nonprofit federation serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, offering residential, day, employment, and advocacy services. It is highly comparable to Bello Machre in mission and service mix, though it operates at a national federation scale rather than a single-state footprint.
• BrightSpring Health Services: BrightSpring is a large public company providing home and community-based services, including IDD and behavioral health, across the U.S. It is a broader incumbent competing for the same Medicaid waiver-funded IDD population, with greater capital and geographic reach.
• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): Sevita is one of the largest U.S. providers of home- and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It competes with Bello Machre for Medicaid waiver funding and DSP talent at a national scale.
• RHA Health Services: RHA Health Services is a multi-state nonprofit operator of residential, behavioral health, and IDD programs. It shares Bello Machre's group-home and community-services model but operates across several states with a larger footprint.

Direct peers

• Chimes: Chimes is a Maryland-based nonprofit providing residential, day, employment, and behavioral-health services to people with IDD and other disabilities. It directly mirrors Bello Machre's service platform and Mid-Atlantic footprint, making it the closest direct peer.
• Melwood: Melwood is a Maryland/Virginia nonprofit providing residential, employment, and community services to people with disabilities. It is one of the largest regional IDD providers and competes for the same DDA-funded population Bello Machre serves.
• Penn-Mar Human Services: Penn-Mar is a Pennsylvania/Maryland nonprofit operating group homes, day programs, and employment services for individuals with IDD. Its residential and employment service lines directly overlap Bello Machre's offerings across the Mid-Atlantic IDD market.
• SEEC: SEEC (Support, Employment, Education, and Community) is a Maryland-based nonprofit providing day, employment, and community-living services to adults with developmental disabilities. Its mission and service lines are closely aligned with Bello Machre's in the same Maryland geography.
• Jewish Foundation for Group Homes: JFGH operates residential group homes and community programs for adults with developmental disabilities across Maryland and Virginia. Its small residential model and IDD focus make it a direct operational peer to Bello Machre's group-home platform.
• Community Options: Community Options is a national nonprofit operating residential, day, and employment programs for people with IDD across multiple states. Its service portfolio and target population are highly comparable, though it operates at significantly greater scale than Bello Machre.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bellomachre
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BelloMachreInc
• Facebookfacebook.com/bellomachre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bellomachre
• Instagraminstagram.com/bellomachre

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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