Anne Carlsen Center

What Anne Carlsen Center does

Anne Carlsen Center is a North Dakota-based nonprofit human services organization providing a comprehensive continuum of care for individuals with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and complex medical needs from birth through adulthood. The organization operates across six statewide locations (Jamestown headquarters plus Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, Devils Lake, and Bottineau) and delivers services through 500+ staff spanning Early Intervention (birth to age 3, home-based parent coaching model), clinical therapies (occupational, speech, physical therapy, and Applied Behavior Analysis for ages 2–21), three residential programs at the Ballantyne Berg Campus (medically complex, behaviorally complex, and adult community-based habilitation), Day Habilitation, supported employment, an Apple Distinguished School (Center for Learning K–12 with 1:1 iPad program), adaptive recreation (Annie's House at Bottineau Winter Park), and a Specialty Clinic offering sensory-friendly primary care for children with developmental disabilities.

Revenue mechanics are split across three primary streams: government healthcare funding through North Dakota Medicaid (DD Waiver, ASD Waiver, State Plan) and state Department of Human Services appropriations for Early Intervention, which covers most clinical and residential services; insurance reimbursement for the Specialty Clinic and ABA therapy; and a substantial fundraising component that includes an annual Giving Hearts Day ($484,632 raised in 2026, representing at least 25% of annual fundraising needs), a 44-year-old golf tournament, a Suits & Boots event, and a Fargo Gala. Services are accessed primarily via referrals from healthcare providers, Human Service Centers, school districts, and direct family inquiries, with the sales motion centered on an 1-800 intake line and a statewide referral network rather than traditional B2B sales.

The organization holds CQL and BHCOE accreditations, AdvanceED educational accreditation, and HIPAA compliance, and partners with the New York Says Thank You Foundation, Bottineau Winter Park, Minot State University, and state Vocational Rehabilitation. Following its 2003 separation from Lutheran Health Systems, the organization has operated as an independent 501(c)(3) under a 17-member Board of Directors, with Stephanie Nelson announced as CEO in April 2025.

Name

Anne Carlsen Center

Legal name

Anne Carlsen

Website

https://annecarlsen.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Anne Carlsen Center is a North Dakota nonprofit providing comprehensive lifespan services — early intervention, clinical therapies, residential care, education, and adaptive recreation — for individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, and complex medical needs, funded primarily through Medicaid waivers and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Human Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Child and Youth Services (62411), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pediatric Skilled Home Health (Home Nursing & Therapy) (HLADAFAC), Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Early intervention therapy
• Residential disability care
• Applied behavior analysis
• Assistive technology services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jamestown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Healthcare Funding: Early Intervention program covered by federal and state taxes through Medical Assistance program. North Dakota has a waiver allowing children eligible for Developmental Disabilities programming and Early Intervention to qualify for Medical Assistance regardless of income/assets. Residential and therapeutic services funded through Medicaid waivers, DD Waiver, ASD Waiver, and state funding.
2. Insurance Reimbursement: Services billed through insurance providers. Accept Medicaid State Plan, Medicaid ASD Waiver Services, DD Waiver, ASD Services Voucher Program, and some medical insurance. Private pay options available.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Non-profit organization raising funds through annual Giving Hearts Day (accounts for at least 25% of fundraising needs), golf tournaments, galas, and direct donations. EIN: 72-1524988.
4. Program Fees: Some programs have nominal fees - Art at Anne's costs $30 per 4-week session. Scholarships available. Many programs provided at no charge (e.g., Annie's House recreational activities funded by grants/donations).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Anne Carlsen Center is a non-profit organization that delivers comprehensive, person-centered services for individuals with developmental disabilities and delays across North Dakota. Its core offerings span early intervention, clinical therapies (occupational, speech, physical, behavioral health/ABA), residential care (medically and behaviorally complex), community habilitation, K-12 education, adaptive recreation, assistive technology, and a specialty medical clinic. Services are funded primarily through Medicaid waivers, state funding, insurance, and charitable donations.

Product overview

Anne Carlsen Center is a non-profit healthcare and human services organization offering a comprehensive, integrated portfolio of services for individuals with developmental disabilities and delays. The organization operates as a multi-service provider rather than a single product or platform. Its core offerings span early intervention, clinical therapies (occupational, speech, physical, and behavioral health), residential care (medically complex, behaviorally complex, and community-based habilitation), community support (day habilitation and employment services), K-12 education, adaptive recreation, and assistive technology. Services are delivered statewide across North Dakota at six locations (Jamestown, Fargo, Grand Forks, Bismarck, Devils Lake, and Bottineau) through a whole-person, person-centered approach. The Specialty Clinic provides primary and specialty medical care for children with complex needs. No software-as-a-product or technology platform is offered; all offerings are service-based.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Intervention
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Behavioral Health and Autism Services
• Medically Complex Residential Services
• Behaviorally Complex Residential Services
• Residential Habilitation / Taylor Made Living
• Day Habilitation
• Job Skills and Employment
• Center for Learning (K-12)
• Annie's House
• Art at Anne's
• Assistive Technology Services
• Specialty Clinic
• In-Home Support and Respite Care

Quantifiable outcome

• Organization grew from serving 225 individuals in 2009 to over 2,600 individuals in 2015
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Bottineau Winter ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership between Anne Carlsen and Bottineau Winter Park to operate Annie's House, a non-profit adaptive recreation facility. The facility provides year-round recreational opportunities including skiing, snowboarding, tubing in winter and hiking, fishing, canoeing in summer for individuals with disabilities and veterans.
• New York Says Thank You FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative effort to build Annie's House, inspired by Ann Nicole Nelson who died in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Foundation coordinated with Bottineau Winter Park and friends/family to bring Ann's dreams to life while transforming lives of individuals with disabilities.
• Vocational RehabilitationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized referral source for situational assessments that evaluate work-related behaviors within real workplace environments. Results guide career interests and determine necessary support for long-term employment success.
• North Dakota School DistrictscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSchool contracts for Assistive Technology specialists who spend determined hours within districts. Behavioral health staff integrated into classrooms. Center for Learning accredited through AdvanceED.
• Local Businesses (Community Partners)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnerships with local businesses create volunteer opportunities for individuals in Day Habilitation program, fostering inclusion and community engagement.
• Minot State UniversityminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUniversity partnership for certification programs. All Direct Support Professionals in Day Habilitation required to obtain certification through Minot State University's North Dakota Developmental Disabilities Curriculum.
• North Dakota Department of Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunded by State of North Dakota Department of Human Services. Early Intervention services delivered through KIDS Infant Development Program. Developmental Disability Program Manager handles official referrals for residential services.
• Healthcare Providers (Referral Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral network of healthcare providers referring patients to Specialty Clinic for primary and specialty medical care designed for children with developmental disabilities. Referrals accepted via phone (701-368-2250) or fax.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: National nonprofit federation providing services for individuals with disabilities, including autism, early intervention, and adult day services. Directly comparable in mission and service breadth, though far larger in geographic scale than Anne Carlsen.
• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): One of the largest U.S. providers of home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including residential and day programs. Comparable in residential I/DD focus but operates nationally across many states.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Publicly traded provider of home and community health services, including I/DD behavioral health, ABA therapy, and pharmacy services. Directly comparable in I/DD services portfolio with much broader national footprint.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): National nonprofit organization providing direct services, advocacy, and housing for individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Comparable mission and residential/service delivery model.
• The Arc: National nonprofit organization providing I/DD services, advocacy, and supported employment. Local Arc chapters operate residential, day, and vocational programs comparable to Anne Carlsen's community support offerings.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: National nonprofit providing behavioral health and I/DD services across residential, educational, and community settings. Comparable in serving complex pediatric and adult populations with multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Direct peers

• Merakey: Nonprofit provider of behavioral health, intellectual disabilities, and autism services across multiple states. Directly comparable in residential, day, and community-based I/DD services with similar Medicaid funding model.
• Catalight Foundation: Nonprofit operating ABA and early intervention programs across multiple states. Comparable in mission and autism/early intervention focus; both pursue research-driven, evidence-based I/DD care models.

Emerging players

• Centria Healthcare: National provider of ABA therapy and behavioral health services primarily serving children with autism. Comparable in ABA service line and pediatric focus, but lacks Anne Carlsen's residential and lifespan continuum.
• Kadiant: Provider of ABA therapy services across multiple states focused on autism and behavioral health. Comparable in autism/ABA service line but does not match Anne Carlsen's residential or educational offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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