SAVE

What SAVE does

SAVE, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1985/1986 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, that provides supportive and affordable housing to vulnerable populations. Its served population includes individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS, mental illness, and substance use disorders, as well as LGBTQAI+ youth experiencing housing instability. SAVE describes an annual community impact of approximately $55M and serves roughly 2,000 individuals per year across its Kansas City footprint.

SAVE's core offering is a portfolio of housing programs delivered through owned and operated properties: Supportive Housing, Teresa's Place, Pride Haven (housing for LGBTQAI+ youth), Alhaven (a 50-unit affordable housing development), Bodhi, and the STAIR program. Service delivery combines physical housing with wraparound supportive services (case management, behavioral health linkages, and basic-needs support). Underlying technology is not disclosed; the model is service-intensive rather than platform-mediated, with CRM, donor management, and case management implied but not characterized. There is no indication of proprietary software, AI, or data products.

The business model is a nonprofit funding stack: federal housing program dollars (HUD and related streams), individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and event-based fundraising. There is no transactional pricing model; "revenue" is better understood as contributed support plus government program funding. Leadership is led by CEO Patrick McLaughlin, with governance via an expanded board of directors. Geographic scope is concentrated in Kansas City, Missouri, with no disclosed multi-state or national expansion ambitions.

Name

SAVE

Legal name

SAVE, Inc.

Website

https://saveinckc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SAVE, Inc. is a Kansas City-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1985 that provides supportive and affordable housing to people affected by HIV/AIDS, mental illness, substance use, and LGBTQAI+ youth, serving roughly 2,000 individuals annually through multiple housing programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supportive Housing Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

Keywords

• Supportive housing services
• Affordable housing programs
• Homeless shelter services
• Housing case management
• Youth transition housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Housing Funding: SAVE, Inc. maximizes federal housing dollars through Permanent Supportive Housing programs and housing voucher programs to serve vulnerable populations.
2. Individual Donations: Monthly recurring donations through SAVE Society and one-time contributions from individual donors.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors including Garmin, Polsinelli, BOK Financial, Shook Hardy & Bacon, Barb Mueth & Steve Rinne, Gaels, and HyVee provide financial support.
4. Event Fundraising: Annual HAVEN Gala and holiday events generate sponsorship revenue and individual contributions.
5. Teresa's Place Room Sponsorships: Monthly ($1,000), Quarterly ($2,500), and Annual ($9,000) sponsorships for shelter dorm rooms with recognition benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

SAVE, Inc. is a Kansas City-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, and emergency housing assistance to socially and medically disadvantaged individuals, including people with HIV/AIDS, mental illness, substance abuse disorder, and transition-aged youth (18-24) experiencing homelessness. Core offerings include the Supportive Housing program, the Teresa's Place / Pride Haven low-barrier youth shelter, affordable housing communities Alhaven and Bodhi, the STAIR life skills program, and participation in coordinated entry housing voucher programs. The organization operates its own midtown Kansas City campus and engages landlords to expand the voucher housing stock.

Product overview

SAVE, Inc. is Kansas City's largest housing program providing comprehensive housing solutions to empower socially and medically disadvantaged people. The organization operates a multi-component housing portfolio centered on permanent supportive housing, transitional shelter, and low-barrier youth services. Core offerings include Supportive Housing for low-income disabled individuals, the Teresa's Place/Pride Haven shelter system for youth aged 18-24, and the Alhaven and Bodhi affordable housing communities. Additional services include the STAIR life skills program, Coordinated Entry Voucher Programs, and property management at the Wonderlofts building. The organization serves nearly 2,000 individuals annually, with programs addressing homelessness, HIV/AIDS housing, LGBTQIA+ youth support, and housing discrimination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SAVE Supportive Housing Permanent supportive housing for low-income individuals with disabilities (HIV/AIDS, mental illness, substance abuse disorder), requiring case management participation and typically operated with a waitlist. Clients access the program through the Greater Kansas City Coalition to End Homelessness coordinated entry system.
• Teresa's Place Low Barrier Shelter Low-barrier shelter for transition-aged youth (18-24) facing homelessness, providing overnight accommodation, case management, transportation, and supportive services to help young adults stabilize and transition to independent housing. Includes the Pride Haven LGBTQIA+-affirming arm for overnight youth shelter services.
• Alhaven Affordable Housing Community Affordable housing community with subsidies for low-income residents, designed to help individuals focus on their health and next steps toward housing independence.
• Bodhi Affordable Housing Community Affordable housing property for low-income residents, currently leasing as part of SAVE, Inc.'s portfolio of supportive housing options.
• STAIR Life Skills Program Life skills program working with clients to build skills for navigating daily challenges, supporting housing stability and self-sufficiency across SAVE's housing programs.
• Coordinated Entry Housing Voucher Program Housing assistance program accessed through the GKCCEH coordinated entry assessment, requiring homelessness verification and a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, mental illness, or substance abuse disorder, with ongoing case management and a landlord engagement component.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves nearly 2,000 individuals annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sophic SolutionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2021Kansas City change management firm that led three-session training for all staff and board members in January 2021 to support workplace excellence initiatives. Stephenie Smith serves as representative on the Experience Committee.
• Hope FaithcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization that provides low barrier services to vulnerable individuals. Hope Faith refers clients to SAVE's housing programs and collaborates on serving shared clients.
• Greater Kansas City Coalition to End Homelessness (GKCCEH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGKCCEH operates the coordinated entry system that SAVE participates in, connecting homeless individuals with housing resources across the Kansas City region.
• AlhavencoreOthersSubsidized housing property for low-income residents operated by or affiliated with SAVE, Inc. Residents can focus on health and next steps toward housing independence.
• BodhicoreOthersAffordable housing property operated by or affiliated with SAVE, Inc. Now leasing to provide housing options for low-income individuals.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• reStart Inc. Kansas City nonprofit delivering emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Closely comparable in service mix (shelter + housing navigation) and Kansas City footprint.
• Hillcrest Ministries of Mid-America: Regional Kansas City-area nonprofit operating transitional housing programs and affordable housing properties for families and individuals in need — comparable in subsidized housing operations and Kansas City service area.
• Ali Forney Center: National nonprofit providing housing, shelter, and wraparound services specifically for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness. The closest direct comparable to SAVE's Pride Haven program in mission and population served.
• Sheffield Place: Kansas City-based nonprofit providing transitional and permanent supportive housing for families experiencing homelessness, with case management and life skills programming — directly overlapping SAVE's supportive housing and STAIR life skills offerings.
• Hope Faith Ministries: Kansas City-based nonprofit providing low-barrier services to people experiencing homelessness, including direct client referrals into SAVE's Permanent Supportive Housing. Operates in the same geography and same target population with overlapping services such as day services and case management.

Broad incumbents

• Covenant House: Large national nonprofit operating shelter and supportive housing for transition-aged youth experiencing homelessness. Comparable in target population (youth 18-24) and life-skills/case management model, though at much greater national scale.
• AIDS United: National nonprofit supporting HIV/AIDS housing and services through grants and advocacy. SAVE's origins as an HIV/AIDS hospice provider and continued HIV/AIDS housing focus make this a comparable national peer in mission alignment.

Regional players

• Greater Kansas City Coalition to End Homelessness (GKCCEH): The lead Continuum of Care entity that operates the regional Coordinated Entry System through which SAVE enrolls clients. While a partner rather than direct competitor, it is a comparable homelessness-services coordinating body in the same Kansas City market.
• National AIDS Housing Coalition: Washington, D.C.-based coalition advocating for housing as HIV/AIDS intervention. Closely aligned with SAVE's "Housing is Healthcare" framing and the population SAVE's Permanent Supportive Housing was originally built to serve.

Emerging players

• True Colors United: National nonprofit focused on preventing and ending homelessness among LGBTQ+ youth through training, advocacy, and program support. Comparable mission focus to SAVE's Pride Haven, though operating more as a capacity-builder than direct service provider.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/saveinckc
• Instagraminstagram.com/saveinckc
• Xx.com/saveinckc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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