What Hope Haven does

Hope Haven is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1964 and headquartered in Rock Valley, Iowa, providing comprehensive disability and advocacy services for children, adults, and families across Iowa and Minnesota, with an international wheelchair distribution ministry. The organization operates a multi-service portfolio spanning Community Living (50+ homes, supported community living, host homes, respite), Day Habilitation (My Day program), Employment Services (job placement, coaching, customized employment, IPS), Mental Health & Recovery (Intensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation, peer support, therapy), Spiritual Support, International Ministries (wheelchair distribution to 109-110 countries with 155,000+ chairs delivered), and Double HH Manufacturing, an integrated production operation manufacturing agricultural hardware (including the proprietary Double HH Quality Products hitchpin) and providing contract machining.

The organization employs 650+ staff and operates 14+ physical service locations across Iowa and Minnesota, plus wheelchair collection and refurbishment workshops in Rock Valley, George, Orange City, Sioux Falls, Brookings, Volga, and Edgerton. In 2024 it launched Smart Living, a technology-enabled care model combining motion sensors, wearable devices, interactive video tools, and a 24/7 Remote Support Center in Spirit Lake. Hope Haven's proprietary KidChair pediatric wheelchair was developed in collaboration with Dordt University engineering students and is distributed globally, with the Branson Cares partnership providing specialized pediatric chairs via Red Bucket Week fundraising in the Branson, Missouri entertainment industry.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across four primary streams: Medicaid/Managed Care Organization contracts (Wellpoint, Iowa Total Care, and Molina in Iowa) for clinical and residential services; charitable donations, planned giving programs, and endowments supporting international and program expansion; Double HH Manufacturing revenue from agricultural hardware and contract machining; and volunteer services supplementing operations. Wheelchair sponsorship pricing is publicly disclosed (KidChair at $275-$300, refurbished chairs at $100, and a $12/month sustaining sponsorship). The organization holds continuous CARF accreditation since 1976, ECFA accreditation, Iowa and Minnesota DHS credentials, and is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity (EIN: 42-0890017) led by CEO Matt Buley.

Name

Hope Haven

Legal name

HOPE HAVEN, INC.

Website

https://hopehaven.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Hope Haven is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1964 providing disability, mental health, employment, and community living services across Iowa and Minnesota, with an international wheelchair distribution ministry reaching 109+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Rare Disease & Special Needs Support Organizations (BPAGACAM), Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Community living services
• Supported employment
• Mental health rehabilitation
• Wheelchair distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Rock Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medicaid/Government Program Funding: Primary revenue stream from Medicaid-funded programs administered through Managed Care Organizations (MCOs). Services include Intensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Community Support Services, Individual and Group Therapy, Medication Management, Respite, and Peer Support Services. Regional funding and private pay options also available.
2. Donations and Contributions: Charitable donations from individuals, churches, organizations, and corporate partners fund international wheelchair distribution, program expansion, and general operations. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 42-0890017).
3. Double HH Manufacturing Revenue: Manufacturing division produces agricultural equipment hardware components and provides contract machining services. Creates skill-building employment for individuals with disabilities in an integrated work setting.
4. Planned Giving and Endowments: Legacy giving programs including wills, living trusts, charitable trusts, IRA/retirement plan designations, gift annuities, life estate gifts, and endowment funds through community foundations.
5. Volunteer Services: Volunteer contributions in wheelchair workshops, distribution trips, administrative support, and fundraising events support operations without direct monetary exchange.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hope Haven is a faith-based nonprofit organization that delivers community living, day habilitation, employment, mental health and recovery, and spiritual support services to children, adults, and families affected by intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities across Iowa and Minnesota. The organization also operates Double HH Manufacturing (contract machining and agricultural hardware) and International Ministries, a global wheelchair collection, refurbishment, and distribution program serving individuals in 109+ countries.

Product overview

Hope Haven operates as a multi-service disability support organization offering a coordinated portfolio of residential, day program, employment, mental health, and international services across Iowa and Minnesota. The core service delivery includes Community Living (residential support, host homes, respite), My Day Day Habilitation (skill development and community integration), Employment Services (job placement, coaching, customized employment), Mental Health & Recovery (IPR, peer support), Spiritual Support, and International Ministries (wheelchair distribution). The organization also operates Double HH Manufacturing as an integrated work site producing agricultural hardware products. Key products include the Hope Haven KidChair (pediatric wheelchair), Refurbished Wheelchairs, and Double HH Quality Products. Special programs include Smart Living (technology-enabled remote support), Branson Cares (pediatric wheelchair initiative), and Hope Haven Ambassadors (self-advocacy program). The organization is faith-based, founded in 1964, and serves 15+ communities with 50+ community living homes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hope Haven International Ministries: Global wheelchair distribution and international disability services program serving 109+ countries.
• Portul Sperantei
• Branson Cares
• Smart Living
• My Day

Products and services

• Community Living Services Person-centered residential support services including community living homes, host home placements, supported community living, and foster care enabling individuals with intellectual, developmental, and behavioral disabilities to live with maximum personal autonomy in community settings across Iowa and Minnesota.
• Day Habilitation (My Day) Day program enrichment services helping individuals with disabilities develop personal, social, and community competencies through structured activities focused on daily living skills, health and wellness, recreation, job readiness, and community integration.
• Employment Services
• Mental Health & Recovery Services
• Spiritual Support
• International Ministries
• Double HH Manufacturing
• Hope Haven KidChair
• Branson Cares Pediatric Wheelchair Program
• Smart Living Remote Support
• Hope Haven Ambassadors
• Planned Giving Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 155,000+ wheelchairs delivered globally
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Faith, Hope & Charity of Storm Lake, IAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Became a division of Hope Haven in 2018, expanding services in Storm Lake area.
• Sunshine ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Partnership began in 2015 in Spencer, IA, expanding mental health and disability services in that region.
• Echo PluscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Acquired in 2014, leading to expansion into Spirit Lake and Estherville regions, increasing service capacity in northern Iowa.
• The Achievement Center (TAC) in Worthington, MNcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Acquired in 2010, expanding employment services into Worthington, MN. The Achievement Center provided facility-based employment and work adjustment training services for individuals with disabilities in southwestern Minnesota.
• Barnabas FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional member organization helping Christian individuals and families with Will preparation and tax-wise estate planning for charitable giving. Provides planned giving support services.
• Leave a LegacyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity-based cooperative nonprofit program helping people learn about charitable giving through wills or estate plans.
• GuideStarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhilanthropy information platform providing transparency in nonprofit practices. Hope Haven maintains profile for donor information access.
• Branson BAAMT (Branson Music and Theatre Industry Organization)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSpearheads Branson Cares citywide effort to provide pediatric wheelchairs. Theater owners, producers, and performers collaborate on Red Bucket Week fundraising and mission trip participation.
• Thrifty's Consignment ShopminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsignment shop in Estherville, IA where 100% of profits support Hope Haven programs and services. Accepts gently used goods including clothing, household items, books, and furniture.
• South Dakota State PenitentiaryminorOthersInmates participate in wheelchair manufacturing and refurbishment work, providing volunteer labor for the wheelchair restoration process.
• Dordt UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering students collaborated with Hope Haven and rehabilitation specialists to design the KidChair pediatric wheelchair with two sizes for children's needs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• L'Arche Communities: Faith-rooted, multi-state nonprofit operating residential homes and day programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; closely comparable to Hope Haven's community living and spiritual support model.
• Mosaic: Large nonprofit providing residential, employment, and behavioral health services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across multiple U.S. states; directly comparable operating model and payer mix.
• Benchmark Human Services: Multi-state nonprofit providing residential, day, employment, and behavioral health services for people with disabilities; comparable service mix and payer relationships.
• Opportunities Inc. Nonprofit providing vocational rehabilitation, employment, and community services for individuals with disabilities; closely comparable in employment services and integrated workshop model.
• SourceAmerica (AbilityOne): National nonprofit network facilitating integrated employment and contract manufacturing for people with disabilities; directly comparable to Double HH Manufacturing's contract machining model.
• Free Wheelchair Mission: International nonprofit distributing free wheelchairs in developing countries; directly comparable to Hope Haven International Ministries' global mobility mission.
• Joni and Friends: Faith-based disability ministry providing wheelchairs, family respite, and community programs; closely comparable Christ-centered mission and international wheelchair distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: National nonprofit federation delivering disability services, employment support, and rehabilitation; comparable across employment and community-living services though operating at significantly larger scale.
• The Arc: National disability advocacy and service organization supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families; overlaps with Hope Haven's advocacy and community-living activities.
• Sevita Health: One of the largest U.S. providers of home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and behavioral health needs; directly comparable Medicaid-funded HCBS portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Xx.com/hopehavenorg

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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