ARC Herkimer

What ARC Herkimer does

ARC Herkimer (Herkimer County Chapter, NYSARC, Inc.) is a private, non-profit community services organization founded in 1972 and headquartered in Herkimer, New York. It provides comprehensive supports and services to more than 600 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Herkimer County and the broader Mohawk Valley region of New York State, operating under the statewide NYSARC federation. The organization employs 340+ staff across seven divisions: Supports & Services (core residential, day programs, and life skills training), Career Connections (employment placement), Herkimer Industries (job creation and supported industry), Transportation Services, Arc Park (a fully accessible public recreation park opened in June 2017 at a $1.5M build cost), Goods Store (a retail and donation center), and MV Golf & Event Center (an 18-hole golf course, Tin Cup Tavern & Grille restaurant, and event venue acquired in Spring 2020 from the former Mohawk Valley Country Club). It also operates the Copper Cafe and Art Without Boundaries program at Central Plaza in Ilion.

Name

ARC Herkimer

Legal name

ARC Herkimer

Website

https://archerkimer.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ARC Herkimer is a non-profit organization providing disability services to 600+ individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York's Mohawk Valley through seven divisions spanning residential supports, employment, transportation, accessible recreation, retail, and a golf/event venue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Human Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Interagency Coordination & Case Management (VR, DD, Medicaid Waivers) (EDAKANAM), Disability Employment & Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Programs (EDAAAOAI)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Vocational rehabilitation
• Accessible recreation
• Community-based services
• Nonprofit human services

Headquarters

HQ city

Herkimer

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Fee-for-Service Programs: Revenue from providing supports and services to individuals with disabilities, funded through government programs and service agreements
2. Golf Operations: MV Golf & Event Center generates revenue through membership fees, daily green fees, cart rentals, private lessons, pro shop merchandise, and event hosting
3. Food & Beverage: Tin Cup Tavern & Grille restaurant operations generating revenue from dining services
4. Goods Store Retail: Resale of new and gently used items donated by the community, offering shopping and donation center services
5. Donations & Fundraising: Individual donations, corporate sponsorships, membership programs (Circle of Friends), planned giving, and endowment contributions
6. Transportation Services: Transporting people supported and providing transportation opportunities for the public
7. Herkimer Industries: Supporting industry and creating jobs for people with disabilities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ARC Herkimer is a nonprofit human services organization founded in 1972 that supports more than 600 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Herkimer County, New York. It operates an integrated portfolio of divisions including residential and day habilitation supports, vocational employment programs (Herkimer Industries), transportation, accessible recreation (Arc Park), a retail/thrift Goods Store, the MV Golf & Event Center, and the Tin Cup Tavern & Grille. The organization's combined operating budget is approximately $32 million, supported by 425 full- and part-time staff, and it also pursues community-facing initiatives such as affordable housing development.

Product overview

ARC Herkimer is a community services organization operating as a unified set of seven divisions that provide comprehensive support for people with disabilities. The core division is Supports & Services, which delivers programs empowering people with disabilities. This is complemented by career and employment services (Career Connections), accessible recreation (Arc Park), transportation, a goods store for donations and shopping, Herkimer Industries for employment support, and the MV Golf & Event Center which provides recreational golf and event hosting services including the Tin Cup Tavern & Grille restaurant. The organization employs over 340 staff and supports more than 600 individuals, operating for more than 50 years in the Herkimer, NY area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Supports and Services Residential, day, and community-based support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in Herkimer County.
• Herkimer Industries Vocational and supported employment program providing work opportunities, training, and contracts for people with disabilities.
• Career Connections Employment placement and career-readiness program for individuals with disabilities seeking competitive community employment.
• Transportation Services Transportation services supporting individuals served by ARC Herkimer's programs to access work, day programs, and community activities.
• Arc Park Accessible community recreation park open to the public, designed for inclusive play and recreation.
• MV Golf & Event Center Public golf course and event venue acquired in August 2022 and operated by ARC Herkimer.
• Event Venue Hosting Event venue services offered through MV Golf & Event Center, including hosting themed events such as Afternoon Tea, Dungeon of Despair, the Giving Tree, Circle of Friends, and the Annual Meeting.
• Goods Store Retail/thrift store offering goods to the community, contributing revenue and supported employment opportunities.
• Tin Cup Tavern & Grille On-site restaurant located at MV Golf & Event Center, providing food service to golfers, event guests, and the public.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supporting more than 600 people with disabilities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Village of HerkimercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2017Collaboration between Arc Herkimer and the Village of Herkimer to create Arc Park, a completely accessible recreation park open to the public. Located behind Arc Herkimer Business Park at 420 East German Street in Herkimer. Park opened June 2017 and serves tens of thousands annually.
• NYSARC, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHerkimer County Chapter, NYSARC, Inc. Arc Herkimer is affiliated with the state-level NYSARC organization which supports chapters providing services to people with developmental disabilities.
• New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic PreservationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided funding and support for Arc Park development as part of the $1.5 million accessible recreation park project.
• The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties, Inc.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided funding support for Arc Park accessible recreation facility development.
• 16 Reciprocal Golf CoursesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal agreements with Stonebridge Golf & Country Club, Crestwood Golf Club, Rome Country Club, Oneida Community Golf Club, Oneonta Country Club, The Links at Erie Village, Hales Mills Country Club, Otsego Golf Club, Rolling Hills Country Club, Canajoharie Golf & Country Club, Fox Run Golf Club, Shamrock Golf & Country Club, The Pompey Club, Champion Hills Country Club, Nick Stoner Municipal Golf Course, and Cobleskill Golf & Country Club. $30 reciprocal fee for members.
• Various Corporate SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsors for Arc Herkimer Golf Open and other events including: Alera Group, McQuade & Bannigan Inc., Fiberdyne Labs Inc., Adorino Construction Incorporated, Beebe Construction Services, OneGroup, Simulaids Inc., North Hudson Woodcraft, and many others.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• AHRC New York City: Large New York City-based nonprofit providing supports and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across residential, day-program, employment, and recreation divisions. Directly comparable multi-divisional IDD services model operating under NY State OPWDD oversight.
• YAI (National Institute for People with Disabilities): New York-based nonprofit delivering residential, employment, day-habilitation, and clinical services to people with IDD and autism. Comparable in mission scope, NY footprint, and multi-division operating model.
• The Arc of Onondaga: Sibling NYSARC chapter serving Onondaga County with similar supports, employment, and community-recreation programming. Direct peer in the statewide Arc federation with comparable service mix and funding model.
• The Arc of Monroe: Another NYSARC chapter providing IDD residential, vocational, and recreation services in the greater Rochester region. Same chapter-network affiliation and service-line structure as ARC Herkimer.
• UCP of New York City (CP Unlimited): NYC-area nonprofit serving people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities through residential, day, employment, and clinical programs. Directly comparable IDD service profile operating under NY State funding streams.
• LifeStream Inc. Indiana-based nonprofit providing residential, day, employment, and community-based services for people with IDD across multiple counties. Closely mirrors ARC Herkimer's multi-divisional model with revenue-generating community-facing programs.
• ServiceSource: National nonprofit providing employment, training, and community-living services for people with disabilities. Comparable Career Connections-equivalent employment services and community-integration programming.

Broad incumbents

• The Arc of the United States: National federation to which ARC Herkimer is affiliated through NYSARC. Operates as a national advocacy and umbrella organization rather than a direct local service provider, but anchors the chapter network ARC Herkimer belongs to.
• Goodwill Industries International: National nonprofit operating employment programs, retail thrift stores, and contracted business services that create jobs for people with disabilities and barriers to employment. Directly analogous to ARC Herkimer's Herkimer Industries / Goods Store / Career Connections combination.
• Easterseals: Large national nonprofit delivering disability and rehabilitation services including employment, accessible recreation, and community living supports across many states. Broad incumbent in the IDD/disability services space with overlapping service lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ArcHerkimer
• Xx.com/ArcHerkimer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/herkimer-arc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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