Opportunity Partners

What Opportunity Partners does

Opportunity Partners is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1953 that provides employment, enrichment, and residential services to approximately 1,500 adults with disabilities annually in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The organization operates three core service lines — residential options (group homes, supported apartments, in-home and 24-hour emergency assistance), day services (pre-vocational, day enrichment, community engagement, remote/virtual, and intensive support), and employment services (Supported Employment Teams at community businesses and independent work placement) — alongside a specialized Karlins Center in Plymouth focused on autism services. The company does not develop proprietary technology; its core operating model is service delivery by Direct Support Professionals across owned facilities and partner business sites.

The organization's revenue model blends government reimbursement (Home and Community-Based Services Waivers including CADI, Brain Injury, and Developmental Disability waivers administered through county social services), private-pay arrangements, donations and foundation grants (including a recurring annual gala with a $300,000 target), and earned income from a contract packaging and assembly social enterprise that places Supported Employment Teams at corporate customers such as Uponor, General Mills, Boston Scientific, and the Minnesota State Fair. GTM motion is community- and referral-led: demand flows from county social services, school transition programs, healthcare providers, and family word-of-mouth, while corporate employment partnerships are cultivated through long-tenured relationships (e.g., 9+ years with Uponor, 17+ years with Kraus-Anderson). Demand materially exceeds capacity, evidenced by a waitlist of over 400 individuals and 80–100 unfilled direct-support positions despite pay of $14–$20/hour plus signing bonuses.

Name

Opportunity Partners

Legal name

Opportunity Partners

Website

https://opportunities.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Opportunity Partners is a Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1953 that provides employment, enrichment, and residential services to approximately 1,500 adults with disabilities annually across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI), Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF), Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Residential services
• Supported employment
• Day enrichment
• Contract packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Minnetonka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Waiver Programs: Primary revenue source from Home and Community-Based Services Waivers including Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI), Brain Injury (BI), and Developmental Disability (DD) waivers. Services are reimbursed through county social services based on approved care plans.
2. Contract Packaging and Assembly Services: Social enterprise business providing workforce solutions and packaging/assembly services to businesses. Revenue generated through contract work performed by people with disabilities at community job sites.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundation grants support the organization. Annual gala events and Give to the Max Day campaigns generate significant contributions. Community donations also funded the rebuild of the Doug's Place group home ($49,000+).
4. Private Pay: Some services are funded through private pay arrangements for individuals and families who do not qualify for or prefer not to use government waiver programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Opportunity Partners provides residential, day, and employment services for adults with disabilities in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Core offerings include group homes and supported apartments (Home: Residential Options), day enrichment, pre-vocational, community engagement, and intensive support services (Connect: Day Services), supported employment teams and independent work placement (Employment Services), and Business Solutions offering contract packaging and assembly services to businesses.

Product overview

Opportunity Partners offers a comprehensive portfolio of disability services organized into three core areas: Residential Options (group homes, supported apartments, in-home services), Connect Day Services (pre-vocational, enrichment, virtual, and intensive support programs), and Employment Services (supported teams and independent work). The organization also operates Business Solutions providing contract packaging and staffing services, and maintains the specialized Karlins Center in Plymouth for adults with autism. Services are funded through Home and Community-Based Services Waivers including CADI, BI, and DD waivers, county social services, and private pay.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home: Residential Options Residential services providing group homes, Homebase supported apartments, in-home services with 24-hour emergency assistance, and positive support services for adults with disabilities. Includes Doug's Place (rebuilt 2021), Chicago Residence (renovated), and 12th Residence group homes.
• Connect: Day Services Day services including Pre-Vocational Services (center-based employment), Day Enrichment, Engage With My Community (community engagement activities), Remote Services (virtual services), and Intensive Support Services for individuals needing enhanced staffing in structured environments.
• Employment Services Employment support services offering Work on a Supported Team (SETs) at community businesses and Work Independently (competitive integrated employment with E1MN partnership support), plus vocational rehabilitation.
• Business Solutions Social enterprise business providing contract packaging and assembly services and Supported Employment Team (SETs) staffing solutions to businesses of all sizes. Partnerships include General Mills Bakery, Boston Scientific, Uponor, Sven Saw, Thermo King, ABC Millwork, and Blue Plate Restaurant Company.
• Opportunity Partners-Karlins Center Specialized day enrichment and community engagement options for adults with autism and similar disabilities, based at a dedicated Plymouth facility. Opened in a new owned location in August 2022 with expanded capacity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,500 adults with disabilities served annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered notable, minor and core.

• Denali Custom HomesnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Denali Custom Homes donated materials and labor to rebuild Doug's Place group home after fire destroyed original residence. Founder David Bieker has adult son with special needs and is committed to suitable housing for vulnerable adults. Dozens of subcontractors also contributed pro bono work.
• Thiel, Anderson, Kukla, P.L.L.P.notableGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2016Law firm serving as gala sponsor and board member. Partner Joe Kukla has brother with developmental disabilities served by OP for 10 years. Firm specializes in estate planning for special needs including Medical Assistance and Social Security eligibility.
• U.S. BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2015U.S. Bank volunteers have completed service projects at OP locations. Senior Vice President Dan Hoke serves on OP Board of Directors.
• Uponor North AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Nine-year partnership supporting job training and employment for individuals with disabilities. OP team works at Uponor Rework Line with two employees currently managed by OP Site Supervisor. Uponor fosters inclusive workplace environment where OP team members feel valued and included in company events.
• Kraus-AndersonnotableGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2006Partnership since 2006 supporting workforce diversification. Kraus-Anderson hired persons served by OP and continues to employ individuals with disabilities. Company provides construction, real estate, and facilities services with headquarters in Twin Cities.
• E1MN Partnership (Disability Hub MN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing both waivered employment services and vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities. OP supports independent work through this network.
• Stairway PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSEC-registered investment advisor providing support as gala sponsor. Managing Principal Jamie Jackson supports OP believing in sharing good fortune with community.
• Blue Plate Restaurant CompanynotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlue Barn at Minnesota State Fair, owned by Blue Plate Restaurant Company, partnered with OP for packaging and assembly services at the State Fair.
• Minnesota State FairnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerOP provides packaging and assembly services at Blue Barn during Minnesota State Fair, providing employment opportunities and community visibility.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves2 records

Direct peers

• The Arc Minnesota: Minnesota statewide disability advocacy and service nonprofit supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through employment, residential, and case management services; directly comparable to Opportunity Partners in mission, geography, and HCBS waiver funding model.
• Lifeworks Services: Minnesota-based nonprofit providing residential, employment, and day services for people with disabilities, with a similarly diversified HCBS waiver revenue model and social enterprise contract packaging business.
• Hammer Residences: Minnesota nonprofit offering group homes, day programs, and supported employment for people with developmental disabilities; closely comparable in service mix and HCBS waiver funding to Opportunity Partners.
• Capability Partners: Minnesota disability services nonprofit providing residential, vocational, and case management supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; similar HCBS waiver reliance and regional service area.
• Access Living: Disability services and advocacy nonprofit providing independent living, housing, and employment support for people with disabilities; comparable mission and service categories though based in Chicago.
• AROC (Accessible Resources for Centered Living): Minnesota-based independent living center providing housing, case management, and employment support for people with disabilities; comparable HCBS waiver-funded service model to Opportunity Partners.

Regional players

• Vinland Center: Minnesota nonprofit providing rehabilitation, residential, and vocational services for individuals with brain injuries and other disabilities; overlapping specialization with Opportunity Partners' Bren Road brain injury services.

Broad incumbents

• REM Minnesota: Operated by Sevita, REM Minnesota is a large, multi-state provider of residential, day, and employment services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; broader geographic footprint and scale, but directly comparable service model.
• Easterseals Minnesota: National nonprofit network providing disability and rehabilitation services including employment, residential, and adult day services; serves as a broad incumbent in the same HCBS-funded service space.
• UCP (United Cerebral Palsy) of Minnesota: National disability nonprofit providing residential, employment, and day programs for individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities; directly comparable service mix at a larger national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/OpportunityPartners
• Facebookfacebook.com/OpportunityPartners
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/opportunity-partners
• Instagraminstagram.com/opportunitypartners
• Xx.com/opppartners

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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