Elwyn New Jersey

What Elwyn New Jersey does

Elwyn is a 170+ year-old nonprofit human services organization founded in 1852 and headquartered in Media, Pennsylvania, that provides care, education, and support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health challenges. The organization operates a multi-service platform organized around Children's Services (behavioral health and K-12 educational services including Early Learning, The Elwyn School, and the Strine Student Transition Center), Adult Services (behavioral health and IDD day programs, residential programs, and supported employment), and Crisis Services (24/7 mobile crisis response in Philadelphia and Delaware County). Elwyn is accredited by the Joint Commission, CARF, and Praesidium, and holds HIPAA-compliant operations. The organization reaches 17,000+ individuals across 8 states (California, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island) and operates wholly-owned subsidiaries including Elwyn California, Elwyn Adult Behavioral, Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware, and Family Support Services.

Elwyn's business model is dominated by government healthcare reimbursement: Medicaid HCBS waivers (consolidated, P/FDS, Community Living), state Office of Developmental Programs contracts, and Medicare fund the majority of service delivery. A secondary revenue stream consists of individual and corporate donations, supported by structured giving programs including the 1852 Society (legacy planned gifts), the President's Society ($10,000+ annual donors), the Elwyn Foundation, and corporate matching gift programs. The organization is led by President & CEO Chuck McLister, COO Len Kirby, and CFO Nikole Cabrey, with a workforce of 1,001-5,000 employees distributed across its multi-state footprint.

Elwyn is not a technology company. Per its own disclosure, it relies on standard healthcare information systems for patient records, billing, and compliance rather than proprietary platforms. Distribution is direct-service delivery (residential facilities, day programs, outpatient clinics, mobile crisis teams) rather than technology-mediated channels; new individuals access services through referrals from healthcare providers, schools, social service agencies, and an online referral form routed to intake specialists. Recent strategic activity has focused on capacity expansion (Day Habilitation growth in Sewell, New Jersey), new program launches (after-school program for young adults in Philadelphia), and credentialing maintenance (Joint Commission reaccreditation).

Name

Elwyn New Jersey

Legal name

Elwyn

Website

https://elwyn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1852

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Elwyn is a 170+ year-old nonprofit human services organization providing behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability, educational, and crisis services to 17,000+ individuals across 8 U.S. states, primarily funded by Medicaid and state disability programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Child and Youth Services (624110), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

School-Based Mental & Behavioral Health Services (EDAJAIAB)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Behavioral health care
• Intellectual disability support
• Crisis intervention services
• Supported employment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Media

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Healthcare Programs: Elwyn's primary revenue comes from government-funded healthcare programs including Medicaid and Medicare, as well as state-funded developmental disability services. Services are funded through the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and HCBS waivers, including consolidated waivers, Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) waiver, and Community Living waiver.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations through various programs including the 1852 Society (legacy planned gifts) and President's Society (annual donors giving $10,000+). The organization hosts fundraising events such as the Annual Elwyn Ball.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Elwyn is a nonprofit human services organization providing residential, community-based, outpatient, and educational programs for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and behavioral health challenges. Service lines include Child Behavioral Health Services, Adult Behavioral Health Services, Educational Services (Early Learning through K-12 and transition), Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services (Day Programs, Residential Programs, Supported Employment), and 24/7 Crisis Services. Programs are delivered directly across 8 U.S. states to more than 17,000 individuals and are primarily funded by Medicaid, Medicare, and state developmental disability waivers.

Product overview

Elwyn is a human services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of care and support services for individuals with developmental and behavioral health challenges. The organization operates a multi-service platform consisting of Children's Services (Behavioral Health and Educational Services), Adult Services (Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Services), and Crisis Services. The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services include Day Programs, Residential Programs, and Supported Employment as key service modules. Services are provided across 8 states serving more than 17,000 individuals with disabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 1852 Society: Donor recognition society for individuals who include Elwyn in their estate planning, named after the founding year 1852
• President's Society
• Elwyn Foundation

Products and services

• Child Behavioral Health Services Behavioral health services for children and youth including community-based support, residential programs, and outpatient treatment for children experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges.
• Educational Services Educational offerings including Early Learning Services, The Elwyn School K-12, and the Strine Student Transition Center for students requiring specialized educational support.
• Adult Behavioral Health Services Behavioral health services for adults including community-based support, outpatient treatment, and residential care for individuals with mental health needs.
• Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services Comprehensive services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including day programs, residential programs, and supported employment.
• Crisis Services 24/7 in-person mobile crisis response services for children, youth, and adults in Philadelphia and Delaware County, Pennsylvania, including Community Mobile Crisis, Children's Mobile Crisis, and co-responder law enforcement programs.
• Supported Employment Competitive, community-based employment support services helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities find and maintain employment, funded through Medicaid and state programs.
• Day Habilitation Programs Day habilitation programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including the expanded program in Sewell, New Jersey.
• Residential Programs Residential services providing safe, supportive living environments including community-based homes, apartments, assisted living facilities, and life-sharing opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 17,000+ individuals with disabilities across 8 states
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Corporate Employers (Matching Gift Program)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMany corporations participate in employee matching gift programs where company donations to Elwyn are matched, amplifying individual donor contributions.
• Delaware County FoundationminorOthersListed as a member of the President's Society donor program, indicating ongoing philanthropic support for Elwyn's mission.
• Wawa FoundationminorOthersListed as a member of the President's Society donor program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BrightSpring Health Services: Public company providing home- and community-based pharmacy and provider services, including I/DD and behavioral health services comparable to Elwyn's IDD day programs, residential care, and supported employment. Operates a multi-state, Medicaid-funded model similar to Elwyn's footprint and payer mix.
• Melmark: Nonprofit provider of residential, educational, and clinical services for children and adults with autism, IDD, and behavioral health needs, primarily in PA and neighboring states. Comparable in special education, residential, and behavioral health offerings and Medicaid/school-district funding model.
• Merakey: Nonprofit behavioral health and IDD provider operating residential, outpatient, educational, and community services across PA, NJ, and other states. Highly comparable to Elwyn in service portfolio, geographic overlap, and Medicaid-funded operating model.
• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): One of the largest U.S. providers of home- and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs. Directly comparable to Elwyn in service mix (residential, day, supported employment) and Medicaid-funded operating model, but with far greater national scale and PE backing.
• Penn-Mar Human Services: Pennsylvania-based nonprofit providing residential, day, employment, and behavioral health services for individuals with IDD across PA and MD. Highly comparable given geographic overlap with Elwyn in PA, similar service mix, and matching nonprofit / Medicaid-funded model.
• Chimes (Chimes Family of Services): Mid-Atlantic nonprofit providing residential, day, vocational, and behavioral health services for individuals with IDD and mental health needs. Comparable to Elwyn in service mix, regional Mid-Atlantic focus, and nonprofit/Medicaid-funded structure.
• RHA Health Services: Multi-state provider of behavioral health and IDD services, including residential, community, and crisis programs in the Eastern U.S. Overlaps with Elwyn in adult behavioral health and IDD residential service lines and serves similar Medicaid populations.
• Community Options: National nonprofit providing housing, day, employment, and clinical services for individuals with IDD across multiple states. Closely matches Elwyn's residential and supported employment offerings and shares a Medicaid waiver-funded model.

Broad incumbents

• Bayada Home Health Care: Large nonprofit home health and personal care provider serving children and adults with disabilities and complex medical needs. Comparable in mission (disability care, Medicaid/Medicare funding, multi-state footprint) and patient population, but with a stronger focus on home-based nursing rather than facility-based residential services.
• Help at Home: Personal care services provider serving individuals with IDD, behavioral health, and aging populations in Medicaid-funded home- and community-based settings. Overlaps with Elwyn in IDD HCBS services and waiver-funded revenue model, with a broader national footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/elwynorg
• Facebookfacebook.com/elwynorg

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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