What Albertina Kerr does

Albertina Kerr is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1907 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, that delivers a coordinated continuum of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and mental health challenges across Oregon. Its core service lines include Oregon's only standalone subacute Crisis Psychiatric Care facility for youth ages 5-17, 24-hour residential group homes (37 homes statewide serving both adults and youth with I/DD, including those with co-occurring behavioral health needs), I/DD employment services (job coaching, Group Supported Employment, Project SEARCH internships), and I/DD Day Services in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties. Adjacent operations include Wynne Watts Commons, a 150-unit solar-powered affordable housing community with 30 universally accessible units for adults with I/DD, plus two social enterprises (Kerr Bikes and Kerr Manufacturing, Assembly, and Packaging) that provide employment pathways for program participants.

The underlying service model is built on trauma-informed care methodologies, evidence-based treatment approaches, and person-centered planning frameworks validated by CQL Quality Assurances Accreditation (first West Coast recipient) and CARF International three-year accreditation for the children's crisis program. Clinical delivery is supported by a specialized leadership team including board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrists, licensed marriage and family therapists, and a Chief Quality Assurance Officer. The 2024 merger with Exceed Enterprises extended the employment and workforce development footprint, and the 2025 Dual Diagnosis Pilot brings Oregon Health Authority-funded trauma-informed mental health care directly into youth group homes.

Revenue is generated primarily through Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) contracts and coordinated care organization reimbursements (CareOregon, BlueCross), supplemented by foundation grants, individual and corporate charitable donations, a tiered corporate partnership program (Diamond through Community levels), and rental/subsidy income from Wynne Watts Commons. Services are accessed via state disability services referrals, insurance authorization, and family self-referral, with delivery through five Oregon locations spanning the Portland metropolitan area and Marion, Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.

Name

Albertina Kerr

Legal name

Albertina Kerr

Website

https://albertinakerr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Albertina Kerr is a Portland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1907, that delivers residential, crisis psychiatric, employment, and housing services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges across Oregon, operating 37 group homes and the state's only standalone subacute children's crisis psychiatric facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Mental Health Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Residential group homes
• Mental health services
• Supported employment
• Crisis psychiatric care

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Medicaid/Oregon Health Plan: Primary funding source from state and federal government programs. Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) contracts cover services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health needs.
2. Insurance Reimbursements: Services reimbursed through insurance providers including CareOregon, BlueCross, and other coordinated care organizations.
3. Charitable Donations: Individual and corporate donations supporting nonprofit operations and special programs.
4. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Tiered corporate partnership program (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze levels) providing financial support and community engagement.
5. Foundation Grants: Grant funding from foundations supporting specific programs and initiatives.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Albertina Kerr is a nonprofit social services organization providing a coordinated continuum of care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and mental health challenges in Oregon. Core offerings include subacute crisis psychiatric care for children and teens, 24-hour residential group homes for both adults and youth with I/DD, supported employment and day services, and an affordable inclusive housing community (Wynne Watts Commons).

Product overview

Albertina Kerr is a nonprofit social services organization offering a coordinated portfolio of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and mental health challenges. The organization operates as a unified service provider rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core services include: Crisis Psychiatric Care for Youth (Subacute) providing short-term stabilization for children/teens; 24-Hour Residential Group Homes serving both adults and youth with I/DD; I/DD Employment Services including supported employment, Project SEARCH internships, and Group Supported Employment (GSE) teams; and I/DD Day Services (Paths to Community) offering inclusive recreation and employment training. Housing programs include Wynne Watts Commons, an award-winning affordable and universally accessible housing community. Social enterprises include Kerr Bikes (adaptive cycling) and Kerr Manufacturing, Assembly, and Packaging. The 2025 Dual Diagnosis Pilot Program brings integrated mental health care into youth group homes. Founded in 1907, Kerr merged with Exceed Enterprises in 2024 (combined 167 years of service) and serves as Oregon's largest provider of 24-hour residential care for youth with I/DD and the only standalone subacute children's crisis psychiatric facility in Oregon.

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Products and services

• Crisis Psychiatric Care for Youth (Subacute) Short-term crisis psychiatric care for children and teens ages 5-17 experiencing mental health challenges, offering stabilization, therapy, medication management, and family support in a secure facility on a forested campus with average discharge within three weeks. Only standalone subacute children's crisis psychiatric facility in Oregon.
• 24-Hour Residential Group Homes for Adults with I/DD Residential care for adults aged 18+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities (including autism), providing behavioral supports, medication administration, self-advocacy training, and community-based activities in homes supporting 3-5 residents located throughout Clackamas, Marion, Multnomah, and Washington counties.
• 24-Hour Residential Group Homes for Youth with Complex Needs Structured residential environment for youth ages 7-17 with I/DD (including autism) who may have additional mental or behavioral health needs, offering mental health therapy, medication management, IEP support, and person-centered enrichment services in homes supporting approximately four youths located throughout Marion, Multnomah, and Washington counties.
• I/DD Employment Services Comprehensive employment support for adults with I/DD including job matching, job coaching, supported employment, Group Supported Employment (GSE) teams doing contract work, and Project SEARCH nine-month internship program at Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center.
• I/DD Day Services (Paths to Community) Community-based Day Services Activities (DSA) program providing inclusive recreation and employment training with sites in Clackamas County (Gladstone), Multnomah County (Portland), and Washington County (Beaverton), promoting individual choice, participation, and work/play balance.
• Wynne Watts Commons Award-winning affordable, inclusive, and sustainable housing community in Gresham, Oregon providing 150 units of studio, 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments with 30 universally accessible units featuring state-of-the-art technology and rental subsidy for adults with I/DD, with utilities (water, sewer, garbage, electricity, internet) included at no cost.
• Project SEARCH Nationally acclaimed nine-month internship program providing employability training for adults with I/DD, partnering with local businesses (currently Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center) to fully integrate interns into workplace culture with classroom learning and department rotations.
• Kerr Bikes Social enterprise offering adaptive cycles for rent and employment opportunities for people in Kerr's I/DD programs, including hand cycles, tricycles, and recumbent bikes, with adaptive BIKETOWN partnership providing adaptive bike access.
• Kerr Manufacturing, Assembly, and Packaging Social enterprise providing employment opportunities for people with I/DD through manufacturing, assembly, and packaging services.
• Kerr Career Club 12-week online program providing adults with I/DD the opportunity to remain connected with their community while strengthening their job skills remotely.
• Dual Diagnosis Pilot Program Initiated in 2025 with Oregon Health Authority funding, bringing trauma-informed mental health care directly into Kerr's youth group homes to support youth with both I/DD and mental health diagnoses, including individualized treatment, psychiatry services, behavioral supports, and family-centered care.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• Bull SessionflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond-level corporate partner providing significant financial support and engagement in Albertina Kerr's corporate partnership program.
• The StandardflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond-level corporate partner providing significant financial support and engagement in Albertina Kerr's corporate partnership program.
• Bank of AmericacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum-level corporate partner supporting Albertina Kerr through charitable giving and employee engagement programs.
• KaisercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold-level corporate partner providing support through Kaiser Permanente's charitable giving initiatives.
• NVIDIAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver-level corporate partner supporting Albertina Kerr through technology sector philanthropy.
• Quantum ResidentialcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProperty management partner for Wynne Watts Commons affordable housing development, managing day-to-day operations of the residential facility.
• Providence Willamette Falls Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost site for Project SEARCH internship program providing employment training and work experience for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• PGE Green Future ProgramminorOthersEnergy efficiency partnership supporting Wynne Watts Commons through Portland General Electric's renewable energy program.
• Ethos Music CenterminorOthersCommunity partner providing music education and therapy services as part of day program offerings.
• Lazy Days Brewing Co.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity business partner supporting Albertina Kerr through local brewery fundraising initiatives.
• Exceed EnterprisesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMerged with Kerr in 2024, expanding employment services and workforce development programs for individuals with disabilities. Formerly a separate nonprofit providing vocational rehabilitation and employment services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BrightSpring Health Services: Public provider of home and community-based services including I/DD residential, employment, and behavioral health supports funded primarily through Medicaid. Operates a similar reimbursement-driven model across many states.
• Mosaic: Faith-based nonprofit providing residential, employment, and day services for people with I/DD across multiple states. Directly comparable operating model and continuum-of-care approach.
• Bancroft: Nonprofit providing residential, educational, and behavioral health programs for individuals with I/DD and autism. Comparable in operating 24-hour group homes and integrated day/employment programs.
• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): Large national provider of home and community-based services for I/DD and behavioral health populations, including group homes and day programs funded by Medicaid waivers. Directly comparable service mix and payer base.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Large nonprofit operating residential, educational, and community-based programs for individuals with I/DD and behavioral health challenges. Closely comparable in operating 24-hour group homes and crisis stabilization services.

Regional players

• Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare: Oregon-based nonprofit providing mental health, addiction, and primary care services including residential and crisis programs. Closest Oregon-based peer in mental-health crisis care.

Broad incumbents

• The Arc of the United States: National federation advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, employment, and family-support services. Comparable mission and service portfolio to Albertina Kerr.
• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit offering behavioral health, I/DD, housing, and senior services including residential programs. Comparable multi-service model but with broader portfolio beyond I/DD.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability and behavioral health services including residential, employment, and day programs. Directly comparable as a multi-service I/DD and mental health provider with a similar continuum-of-care model.

Emerging players

• Melmark: Nonprofit providing residential, educational, and clinical services for children and adults with I/DD and behavioral health needs. Comparable in operating 24-hour residential and autism-focused programs, though smaller and more geographically concentrated.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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