Mission Road

What Mission Road does

Mission Road Ministries is a faith-based nonprofit organization headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in 1947, the organization operates across two campuses — the Southside Main Campus and the Unicorn Centers Campus in Northwest San Antonio — plus 20 service locations citywide, providing 24/7/365 care to 650-900+ individuals daily through a 300+ staff team. Its service portfolio spans residential care (12 HCS homes, 4 ICF homes, 4 DBMD homes under the HandsOn program, plus 3 HUD-subsidized apartment complexes), Individualized Skills & Socialization (ISS) day programs, Community Employment & Job Coaching, the S.O.A.R. & MORE summer camp, Club Unicorn social events, and Host Companion Care. The organization is accredited by Praesidium (2025-2028) and holds the Candid Platinum Transparency seal (2025).

The organization is funded primarily through Texas Medicaid waiver programs (HCS/TxHmLv, DBMD, CLASS, ICF) and state General Revenue, with supplemental income from donations, foundation grants, and fundraising events. Mission Road does not accept Medicaid HMOs (Molina, Star Plus). Referrals flow through the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) for IDD eligibility screening and through the Texas Workforce Commission network for employment services. Strategic partnerships include First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio (since 1975), United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County, Toyota Texas, Valero Energy Foundation, and multiple San Antonio-area family foundations (Greehey, Kronkosky, Mays, Gordon Hartman, Najim). There is no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is human-staff intensive with back-office operations supported by third-party tools including GiveButter for donations.

Mission Road is governed by a Board of Directors and operates through an affiliated structure with Mission Road Developmental Center (MRDC) as the core operating subsidiary. Carol White serves as President and CEO of Mission Road Ministries (since July 2023), with Lora Butler as President and CEO of MRDC. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the 2025 Grand Western Shindig gala alone raised approximately $1.06 million. The organization claims 92 cents of every donated dollar goes directly to client care.

Name

Mission Road

Legal name

Mission Road Ministries

Website

https://missionroadministries.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 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. Medicaid Waiver Programs: Services funded primarily through Medicaid waiver programs including HCS/TxHmLv (Home and Community-Based Services/Texas Home Living) and DBMD (Deaf/Blind/Multiple Disabilities). Also accepts CLASS, ICF, GR (General Revenue), and private pay. Does not accept Medicaid HMOs such as Molina or Star Plus.
2. Government/State/Federal Funding: State and federal government funding for residential care, day programs, and vocational services. Organization receives Medicaid funding through Texas Health & Human Services Commission which monitors and licenses group homes and programs.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Online donations accepted through GiveButter platform. Donors may designate gifts to specific programs (Unicorn Centers) or general operations. Los Padrinos Annual Campaign provides godparent support for business operations. In-kind donations of materials and equipment accepted.
4. Fundraising Events: Annual Grand Western Shindig gala event raises significant funds. 92 cents of every $1 donated goes directly to client care. Event includes live/silent auctions, sponsorships, and underwriting packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Mission Road Ministries is a nonprofit organization that provides residential care, day activity (ISS) programs, and vocational/employment services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in San Antonio, Texas. Services span 20 locations including 21 community homes, 3 HUD-subsidized apartment complexes, and two day-program campuses, with around-the-clock care delivered by 300+ staff to 650–900+ individuals daily.

Product overview

Mission Road Ministries operates as a comprehensive care services organization offering a unified portfolio of programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The organization provides residential services (community homes and apartments), day activity programs (ISS Free To Be and ISS Day Activity at Unicorn Centers), vocational programs (Community Employment & Job Coaching), and children's programs (S.O.A.R. summer camp). Specialized services include HandsOn for Deaf/Blind/Multiply Disabled individuals and Host Companion Care. The portfolio is coordinated through two campuses: the Southside Main Campus and the Unicorn Centers Campus in Northwest San Antonio, with support services including online donations, payment processing, and volunteer management integrated through third-party platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Unicorn Centers: Campus providing ISS Day Activity Program and Community Employment & Job Coaching services for adults with IDD, located near the medical center in Northwest San Antonio
• Club Unicorn
• Free To Be
• HandsOn
• S.O.A.R. & MORE
• Los Padrinos

Products and services

• S.O.A.R. & MORE Summer Camp Summer outreach and recreation program providing a healthy and active summer experience for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
• Residential Services (Community Homes) Residential care for adults with IDD delivered through 12 HCS adult group homes, 4 ICF adult group homes, and 4 DBMD adult group homes with 24-hour awake staff support.
• Apartment Communities Supervised semi-independent apartment living at three HUD-subsidized complexes (Independence Square, Murray Manor, Meadow Brook) providing affordable housing and minimal support for adults with IDD.
• Host Companion Care Matches adults with IDD with host families (biological or non-relatives) for in-home care, with Mission Road providing professional training, oversight, and support at approximately one-third the cost of group home care.
• ISS Free To Be Day Activity Program Individualized Skills & Socialization (ISS) day activity program at the Southside campus providing person-centered on-site and off-site activities for adults with IDD, including those with mild to severe medical needs.
• HandsOn Program Provides quality residential care and day activity services for people diagnosed as Deaf/Blind/Multiply Disabled (DBMD) as well as Intellectually and/or Developmentally Disabled (IDD), serving 24 full-time residents.
• ISS Day Activity Program (Unicorn Centers) Individualized Skills & Socialization program at the Unicorn Centers campus offering on-site activities (life skills, Smart Boards, fitness) and off-site community activities for adults with IDD.
• Community Employment & Job Coaching Helps adults with IDD find, get, and keep jobs through job coaching, vocational aptitude training, employer partnerships, and ongoing employment support services.
• Club Unicorn San Antonio's popular dance party and social event for adults with IDD and other special needs, featuring music, dancing, games, and community activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92 cents of every $1 donated goes directly to client care
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• P. Terry's Burger StandminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022P. Terry's Giving Back Day partnership where all San Antonio and New Braunfels locations donated profits to Mission Road. Proceeds help send people with IDD to community outings including the zoo, museums, and festivals.
• First Presbyterian Church of San AntoniocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1975Since 1975, First Presbyterian Church has provided ongoing support including funding for the first executive director, ICF-MR home, and full-time chaplain position. Church congregation provides volunteer opportunities, mission trips for youth groups, and financial support ensuring pastoral care continuity. Received Golden Rule Award at 2012 Shindig.
• United Way of San Antonio and Bexar CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Way Partner Agency providing referrals, community visibility, and collaborative fundraising support for IDD services.
• PraesidiumcoreOthersPraesidium provides accreditation for abuse risk management standards, ensuring Mission Road maintains compliance with safety protocols for serving vulnerable populations.
• Candid (GuideStar)coreOthersCandid provides the Platinum Transparency seal indicating Mission Road's commitment to nonprofit accountability and public disclosure standards.
• Texas Workforce CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough network partnership with Texas Workforce Commission, Mission Road provides Community Employment program participants with services designed to enhance employment outcomes for adults with IDD.
• Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAACOG serves as the point of entry for screening and assessment to determine if individuals qualify for IDD services. Referrals flow through AACOG before families contact Mission Road directly.
• HEB Helping HereminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHEB corporate sponsor. H-E-B ciabatta sandwiches donated for Club Unicorn events.
• Applebee's Grill + BarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRoger Garza has worked at Applebee's for years through Mission Road's Community Employment program. Applebee's guests plan lunch visits around Roger's schedule. Area Director Brian Boylan praised Roger's consistency and customer appeal.
• Great American Cookie CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKaren Hodge employed for 10 years through Community Employment program. Honored as 2024 Symbol of Success.
• Stagg Restaurants/McDonald'scoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJessica Godina employed for 20 years through Community Employment program. Honored as 2024 Symbol of Success.
• Burger King - De Zavala RoadcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGabriel Guillen employed for 26 years at Burger King. Named 2026 Symbol of Success honoree at Community Employment Luncheon.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BrightSpring Health Services: Large public provider of home and community-based services, including IDD waiver programs, pharmacy, and home health. Comparable to Mission Road because it serves Medicaid HCBS waiver populations in multiple states, but operates at national scale and across diverse service lines.
• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): National provider of home and community-based services, including IDD residential, day, and supported employment programs. Most directly comparable to Mission Road's HCS, ICF, and DBMD residential and Community Employment offerings, but at multi-state scale.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability services including residential support, day programs, and employment services. Comparable in mission and service mix, with a much larger national footprint and brand.
• Volunteers of America: National faith-inspired nonprofit providing residential, behavioral health, and supportive services including programs for individuals with IDD. Comparable mission, faith-based heritage, and reliance on Medicaid HCBS and donations.

Direct peers

• Mosaic: Nonprofit provider of residential, day, and employment services for people with IDD across multiple states. Closely comparable operating model to Mission Road: community homes, day programs, and supported employment, with a faith-inspired mission.
• The Arc of the United States: National federation of state and local chapters serving people with IDD through residential, day, advocacy, and employment programs. Comparable mission, target population, and service mix to Mission Road, with similar reliance on Medicaid HCBS funding and donations.
• D&S Community Services: Texas-based provider of community-based services for individuals with IDD, including residential, day habilitation, and supported employment. Closely comparable to Mission Road's HCS/ICF/DBMD residential and ISS day programs in the same state payer system.
• LifeSpan: Nonprofit serving individuals with IDD through residential group homes, day programs, and supported employment in multiple states. Comparable in scale, mission, and service portfolio to Mission Road.

Regional players

• BCFS Health and Human Services: Texas-based nonprofit providing residential, foster, and community services including services for people with IDD. Comparable as a Texas-focused human services nonprofit with residential and community-based programs.

Emerging players

• CareCentrix (a subsidiary of The Hartford): Provider of home and community-based services and care coordination for Medicaid and Medicare populations. Adjacent comparable in HCBS delivery model and Medicaid funding exposure, though not IDD-specific.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/missionroadHR
• Xx.com/missionroad
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mission-road-ministries

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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