What Mountain Valley Developmental Services does

Mountain Valley Developmental Services, Inc. (MVDS) is a Colorado-incorporated non-profit founded in 1973 and headquartered in Glenwood Springs that delivers human services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across Garfield, Pitkin, Eagle, and Lake Counties. The organization operates four core service lines: Residential Services (ranging from supported independent living in apartments or with family to 24/7 staffed group homes), Enrichment Services (recreational sports, group art, cultural outings), Employment and Vocational Support (job development, skills matching, and ongoing employer support placing participants at over 50 local businesses), and Early Intervention (in-home support for children birth to three with developmental delays). MVDS owns ten group homes and three apartments and runs two day centers (Glenwood Springs and Minturn).

The organization's revenue model is diversified across three streams: government funding through Colorado Medicaid and state/federal developmental disability programs (the primary recurrent stream funding core services), tax-deductible donations and grant-driven capital campaigns (including the Grow With Us initiative targeting $150,000 for residential improvements and $15,000 for the weaving studio), and two wholly-owned social enterprises that double as vocational training sites — Mountain Valley Greenhouse (operating since 1984, a year-round commercial greenhouse selling plants, herbs, and vegetables at retail and farmers markets) and Mountain Valley Weavers (founded as a weaving program in 1988 and formalized as a retail studio in 1996 at 209 8th Street in Glenwood Springs, selling hand-woven textiles online and in-store). Distribution is primarily direct service delivery via MVDS staff across owned facilities, supplemented by a Host Home Provider network of independent contractors compensated $1,000–$4,000 per month depending on care intensity.

The customer base is split between two primary segments — children birth to 3 with developmental delays and adults 18+ with IDD — plus employer/business partners that co-place participants. Go-to-market is community-led: referrals flow from school districts, Garfield County Department of Human Services, Rocky Mountain Health Plans, healthcare providers, and advocacy organizations such as The Arc of the Central Mountains. On July 1, 2024 MVDS restructured by exiting case management services, transferring Lake County caseload to Rocky Mountain Health Plans and Garfield/Pitkin/Eagle County caseloads to Garfield County DHS, refocusing operations on direct service delivery, social enterprise vocational programs, and capital infrastructure reinvestment.

Name

Mountain Valley Developmental Services

Legal name

Mountain Valley Developmental Services, Inc.

Website

https://mtnvalley.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mountain Valley Developmental Services is a Colorado non-profit, founded in 1973, that provides residential, employment, enrichment, and early-intervention services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Garfield, Pitkin, Eagle, and Lake Counties, supplemented by social enterprises (Mountain Valley Greenhouse and Mountain Valley Weavers) that double as vocational training sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Developmental Disability Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs Early Intervention & Preschool Programs (EDAKAAAE), Special Education Vocational & Transition Programs (18–22) (EDAKAAAG)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Residential support services
• Employment vocational programs
• Early intervention services
• Social enterprise programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Glenwood Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding / Medicaid: MVDS receives substantial funding through Medicaid and state/federal programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is described as core need services funded by government programs.
2. Donations and Grants: The organization accepts tax-deductible donations from individuals and businesses. The Grow With Us capital campaign seeks funds for infrastructure projects including residential building improvements ($150,000 goal), weaving studio updates ($15,000 goal), and greenhouse improvements. Colorado Gives Day is an annual collective giving fund drive.
3. Social Enterprise Revenue: MVDS operates revenue-generating programs including Mountain Valley Greenhouse (selling plants, vegetables, bedding plants at retail and farmers markets) and Mountain Valley Weavers (hand-woven textiles and crafts sold at retail studio and online). These programs provide job training and meaningful wages while generating revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mountain Valley Developmental Services delivers human service programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Garfield, Pitkin, Eagle, and Lake Counties in Colorado. Core programs include Residential Services (supported living to 24/7 group home care), Employment and Vocational Support, Enrichment Services, and Early Intervention for children birth to age three. The organization also operates two social enterprises—a commercial greenhouse and a handcraft weaving studio—that provide vocational training and meaningful employment for program participants.

Product overview

Mountain Valley Developmental Services is a non-profit human services organization offering a coordinated portfolio of programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The core service offerings include Residential Services (group homes and supported living), Enrichment Services (recreational and social programs), Employment and Vocational Support (job development and training), and Early Intervention (services for children birth to 3 years). These programs are complemented by two social enterprises: Mountain Valley Greenhouse (a commercial plant nursery providing employment) and Mountain Valley Weavers (a handcraft weaving studio and retail shop). All programs work together to support independent living, learning, and working within Garfield, Pitkin, Eagle, and Lake Counties in Colorado.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mountain Valley Greenhouse: Year-round commercial greenhouse selling plants and flowers, providing employment and therapeutic settings for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Mountain Valley Weavers
• Cozy Home Project

Products and services

• Residential Services Provides individuals 18 years and older with a variety of living environments and training to promote independence and self-sufficiency. Options include supported living in apartments or with family to full personal care in group homes with 24/7 staffing and transportation.
• Enrichment Services Offers participation and social interaction with community, staff, and peers in a safe and welcoming setting through recreational sports, group art, and cultural outings for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Employment and Vocational Support Develops job skills for finding and maintaining meaningful work with competitive wages. Services include job development, exploration, analysis matching employee skills with employer needs, and ongoing employment support for adults with developmental disabilities.
• Early Intervention Serves children ages birth to 3 years who have demonstrated developmental delays or diagnosed disabilities. Works intimately with families in their natural home environments to ensure children advance during the critical birth-to-three time period.
• Mountain Valley Greenhouse Year-round commercial greenhouse selling annual and perennial bedding plants, house plants, herbs, vegetables, and garden-related inventory. Provides employment opportunities and therapeutic setting for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Mountain Valley Weavers Handicraft weaving studio producing hand-woven goods including napkins, hand towels, aprons, and shopping bags. Provides vocational training and employment opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with products sold at a retail studio in Glenwood Springs and online.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 years of continuous service since 1973
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCozy Home Project partner for minor interior paint and exterior landscaping projects to make Group Homes more welcoming. Joint initiative with CLEER, Rotary Club of Glenwood Springs, and Defiance Thrift Store.
• CLEER (Clean Energy Economy for the Region)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCozy Home Project partner for residential infrastructure improvements including minor interior paint and exterior landscaping projects.
• Rotary Club of Glenwood SpringscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCozy Home Project partner for residential infrastructure improvements to make Group Homes more welcoming.
• Defiance Thrift StorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCozy Home Project partner for residential infrastructure improvements. Also listed as community business partner.
• Black Hills EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCozy Home Project partner supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live comfortably in their homes.
• Builders FirstSourceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCozy Home Project partner providing building materials support for residential infrastructure improvements.
• Glenwood Springs KiwanisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCozy Home Project partner supporting community infrastructure for individuals with disabilities.
• The Arc of the Central MountainsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity resource partner providing support and advocacy connections for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Garfield County Department of Human ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCase Management Agency for Garfield, Pitkin, and Eagle Counties. Refers individuals and coordinates services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Rocky Mountain Health PlanscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCase Management Agency for Lake County. Contact: Jessica Healey. Coordinates services for individuals with developmental disabilities in Lake County.
• Local School Districts (Garfield 16, Garfield RE 2, Roaring Fork, Aspen, Lake County, Eagle County)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner school districts for early intervention and transition services for students with developmental disabilities.
• Mind Springs HealthminorOthersCrisis referral partner for individuals in crisis. Contact information provided on website for mental health support services.
• Local Employers (community business partners)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 50 local employers provide employment opportunities for MVDS participants. Partners include Safeway, Lowe's, Home Depot, Marshalls, Walgreens, Vail Resorts, Costco, Hotel Glenwood Springs, and many more.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Starpoint: Community Centered Board serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across multiple Colorado counties. Directly comparable as a regional Medicaid-funded CCB offering residential, employment, and early childhood supports — same operating model and regulatory environment as MVDS.
• Imagine!: Larimer County, Colorado CCB providing residential, employment, and early intervention services for children and adults with IDD. Closely comparable nonprofit structure, full-lifespan service mix, and social enterprise presence.
• The Resource Exchange: Colorado Springs–area CCB delivering Medicaid-funded supports including residential, vocational, and early intervention to individuals with developmental disabilities. Operates in the same Colorado HCBS framework and competes for similar state contracts.
• DevelopMint: Colorado CCB serving the north-metro Denver region with residential, day, employment, and family supports for people with IDD. Directly comparable nonprofit operating model and funding mix.
• Community Options: National nonprofit providing residential, employment, and community-based services to individuals with IDD. Comparable program mix including social enterprises, host family models, and lifespan coverage, though operating at much larger geographic scale.

Broad incumbents

• BrightSpring Health Services: Large publicly traded provider of home and community-based services, including Medicaid-funded supports for individuals with IDD. Comparable service lines (residential, employment, behavioral) but operates at national scale and serves broader populations.
• Sevita Health: National operator of home and community-based services, formerly The MENTOR Network, with significant IDD residential and day program footprint. Comparable service categories but scaled nationally and part of a broader health services portfolio.
• Mosaic: Faith-based national nonprofit providing residential, vocational, and behavioral supports for people with IDD across many states. Comparable mission and program model, though with substantially larger geographic and capital base than MVDS.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit federation providing disability and vocational services including employment supports, early intervention, and community-based programming. Comparable mission and target population, served through an affiliate network rather than a single operational footprint.

Others

• The Arc of the United States: National advocacy and direct-service organization supporting individuals with IDD and their families. MVDS references The Arc of the Central Mountains as a community referral partner, making it an adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct operational competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mtnvalley
• Instagraminstagram.com/mountain_valleydevelopmental
• Xx.com/mtnvalleydev
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mountain-valley-developmental-services

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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