The Arc of Evansville

What The Arc of Evansville does

The Arc of Evansville, legally Evansville Arc, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) public charity headquartered at 615 W. Virginia Street in Evansville, Indiana, serving approximately 450 individuals with disabilities annually through a portfolio of eight or more programs. Its service portfolio spans the full lifespan: Behavior Support Services, Connections For Life, Music Therapy delivered by board-certified therapists, Respite Services, Community Job Link for competitive employment placement, Day Services For Adults, Residential Services under Indiana Home and Community Based waivers, and a Community Center for ongoing community engagement. The organization also operates Arc Industries, a packaging, assembly, labeling, and order fulfillment facility at 2515 Kotter Avenue that employs more than 80 individuals with disabilities across a main site and three off-site enclaves embedded in partner businesses. CARF accreditation has been obtained across at least six programs, signaling adherence to externally validated quality standards.

The business model is a hybrid of government reimbursement, fee-for-service contracts, philanthropic giving, and earned revenue. Government funding flows through Indiana Medicaid Waivers (Family Supports and Home Based Community Integration and Habilitation Waivers) and the Caregiver Support Services Program. Donations are solicited through multiple structured channels including online portals, stock gifts, IRA charitable rollovers, legacy giving, matching gifts, AmazonSmile, Schnucks Rewards, Zeidler's Flowers point-of-sale donations, and annual membership at $25 per person. Event fundraising includes the Perfect Arc Cornhole Tournament (with sponsorship tiers of $500 to $3,500), Disability Awareness Month activities, and multiple raffles. Manufacturing services revenue is generated through Arc Industries contracts with local manufacturers. Marketing relies on organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), a quarterly newsletter, community events, speaker outreach, and the arcofevansville.org website. Go-to-market is community-led for individual disability services and direct sales for manufacturing contracts.

Name

The Arc of Evansville

Legal name

Evansville Arc, Inc.

Website

https://arcofevansville.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Services and Support

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Disability Employment & Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Programs (EDAAAOAI), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Vocational training programs
• Residential support services
• Community employment assistance
• Behavior support therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Evansville

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. Donations and Fundraising: The organization accepts monetary donations through online portals, mail, and phone. Various giving programs including stock gifts, IRA charitable rollovers, legacy giving, matching gifts, and in-kind donations.
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership at $25 per person, providing access to The Arc Insight newspaper, The Arc of Evansville Update newsletter, and advocacy resources.
3. Event Fundraising: Revenue generated from events such as the Perfect Arc Cornhole Tournament and Barrel of Fun Raffle. Sponsorship levels range from $500 to $3,500.
4. Government Funded Services: Services funded through Indiana Medicaid Waivers including Family Supports Waiver and Indiana Home Based Community Integration and Habilitation Waiver. Also receives funding through Indiana's Caregiver Support Services Program.
5. Arc Industries Manufacturing Services: Packaging, assembly, labeling, and order fulfillment services provided to local manufacturers through a skilled labor force of individuals with disabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Arc of Evansville is a nonprofit organization that delivers a comprehensive portfolio of disability services across the lifespan, including Behavior Support Services, Music Therapy, Respite Services, Community Job Link employment assistance, Day Services For Adults, Residential Services, Connections For Life community integration, and Advocacy Services. Its vocational arm, Arc Industries, provides packaging, assembly, labeling, and order fulfillment services to local manufacturers while offering employment and vocational training to individuals with disabilities. The organization serves approximately 450 individuals with disabilities annually across children, students, young adults, and adults in the Southwest Indiana region.

Product overview

The Arc of Evansville is a non-profit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services for individuals with disabilities across all ages. The organization operates as a services provider rather than a technology product company. Its core programs include: Behavior Support Services for sustainable behavior change; Connections For Life for community involvement and social skills; Music Therapy delivered by board-certified therapists; Respite Services for caregiver relief; Community Job Link for employment assistance; Day Services For Adults for intensive training; Residential Services for supported living; Arc Industries, a packaging and assembly facility providing vocational training and employment; Community Center for innovative community engagement; and Advocacy Services including trust accounts and Medicaid waiver guidance. These programs collectively serve approximately 450 individuals with disabilities annually across children, students/young adults, and adults.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Discover U Summer Program A community-based summer program created in 2016 for individuals over age 10, providing self-discovery activities, vocational skills through community volunteerism, social skills development, and daily living skills training including access to public services.
• Connections For Life (CFL) Assists individuals with disabilities in becoming active community members through volunteerism, social activities, and learning new skills in real-world settings while providing in-home supervision. Services available up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for individuals of all ages.
• Behavior Support Services Focuses on sustainable behavior change through one-to-one work with individuals, families, and direct service staff. Includes individualized behavior plans, functional behavior analysis, and strategies for achieving social learning outcomes.
• Music Therapy Evidence-based music interventions delivered by board-certified music therapists to treat physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals with disabilities. Treatment plans include individual-specific goals for improving communication, motor, social/behavioral, cognition, and sensory skills.
• Respite Services Short-term services providing temporary relief to family caregivers of individuals with disabilities. Services are available in the home or community, up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with a minimum 6-hour requirement.
• Community Job Link Assists individuals with disabilities in locating competitive community employment through job coaching, follow-along services, resume writing assistance, interview skills development, and vocational-related transportation support up to the first day of employment.
• Day Services For Adults Provides intensive training to approximately 100 individuals with disabilities to increase independence and inclusion. Activities include daily living skills, recreation, self-advocacy skills, and accessing community resources with a 4:1 activity ratio.
• Residential Services Supports individuals with disabilities living in their own homes, apartments, or with roommates through the Indiana Home Based Community Integration and Habilitation Waiver. Includes ongoing communication with guardians and family members, frequent on-site supervision, and well-trained support staff.
• Arc Industries A packaging, assembly, and distribution facility offering employment and vocational training to over 80 individuals with disabilities. Capabilities include packaging, assembly, labeling, order fulfillment, and rework, with in-house resources such as a clean room, heat sealing equipment, and multiple shipping docks.
• Community Center A new innovative program bringing individuals with disabilities and community members together for person-centered activities based on individual goals. Focuses on active participation to minimize skill erosion and promote independence.
• Advocacy Services Provides information and support for special needs trusts, ABLE accounts, Medicaid waivers, caregiver support services, and future planning for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 450 individuals with disabilities served annually across eight programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and supporting.

• AmazonSmileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShoppers can start their Amazon purchases at smile.amazon.com and designate 'Evansville Arc, Inc.' as their charity of choice. AmazonSmile donates a portion of eligible purchase prices to the organization.
• Zeidler's FlowersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerZeidler's Flowers makes a monetary donation directly to The Arc of Evansville each time a customer places an order and selects 'Evansville ARC' as the donation recipient.
• SchnucksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSchnucks Rewards customers can donate their earned reward points to The Arc of Evansville through the Schnucks Rewards App or website. Participating locations include Evansville North, Evansville West, Lawndale, Green River, Darmstadt, and Newburgh.
• Old National BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle Sponsor for The Perfect Arc Cornhole Tournament 2025. The 3rd Annual Perfect Arc Cornhole Tournament takes place October 11, 2025 at CK Newsome Center.
• Atlas World GroupsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLane Sponsor for The Perfect Arc Cornhole Tournament 2025.
• AllessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLane Sponsor for The Perfect Arc Cornhole Tournament 2025.
• Bally's EvansvillesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLane Sponsor for The Perfect Arc Cornhole Tournament 2025. Also listed as a hotel near the event venue.
• Liberty Federal Credit UnionsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLane Sponsor for The Perfect Arc Cornhole Tournament 2025.
• PinnaclesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLane Sponsor for The Perfect Arc Cornhole Tournament 2025.
• Shoe CarnivalsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLane Sponsor for The Perfect Arc Cornhole Tournament 2025.
• Anchor IndustriessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBoard Sponsor for The Perfect Arc Cornhole Tournament 2025.
• BFITsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBoard Sponsor for The Perfect Arc Cornhole Tournament 2025.
• CreslinesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBoard Sponsor for The Perfect Arc Cornhole Tournament 2025.
• HafersupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBoard Sponsor for The Perfect Arc Cornhole Tournament 2025.
• HappesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBoard Sponsor for The Perfect Arc Cornhole Tournament 2025.
• Harding-ShymanskisupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBoard Sponsor for The Perfect Arc Cornhole Tournament 2025.
• Traylor BrotherssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBoard Sponsor for The Perfect Arc Cornhole Tournament 2025.
• Tri-State Fire ProtectionsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBoard Sponsor for The Perfect Arc Cornhole Tournament 2025.
• WoodwardsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBoard Sponsor for The Perfect Arc Cornhole Tournament 2025.
• Escalade SportssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-Kind Sponsor for The Perfect Arc Cornhole Tournament 2025.
• 20+ Local Non-Profit OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Connections For Life program has developed relationships with more than 20 local non-profit organizations willing to provide volunteer opportunities for adults with disabilities who provide meaningful volunteer services in return.
• The Arc of IndianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level advocacy organization. The Arc of Indiana provides family advocates and presents on Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts for The Arc of Evansville clients.
• CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities)coreOthersMultiple programs are accredited by CARF, which promotes quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services. Programs include Respite Services, Connections For Life, Behavior Support Services, Residential Services, Day Services For Adults, and Community Job Link.
• Deaconess ClinicssupportingOthersOnsite medical clinic services for employees and dependents on health insurance. Employees can receive free medical care, lab tests, and generic medications at various Deaconess Clinics throughout the area.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Arc of Indiana: State-level parent organization within The Arc movement that provides family advocates and educational resources to Arc of Evansville's clients. Both operate under the same national disability advocacy framework with overlapping service philosophies.
• Rauch Industries: Indiana-based nonprofit providing employment services and vocational training for people with disabilities, including manufacturing and packaging operations. Direct comparison to Arc Industries' contract manufacturing model.
• LifeStream Services: Indiana nonprofit providing services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including residential, day, and employment supports. Operates in similar Indiana geography with comparable CARF-accredited programs.
• Opportunity Enterprises: Indiana-based nonprofit providing disability services including employment training, residential services, and community-based programs. Closest geographic peer with overlapping service portfolio in Northwest Indiana.

Broad incumbents

• BrightSpring Health Services: Large provider of home and community-based health and human services including disability services, behavioral health, and pharmacy. Operates as a for-profit/public company equivalent of integrated disability services at much greater scale.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability and community services including employment supports, day services, and behavioral programs. Operates many of the same program types as Arc of Evansville at significantly greater scale.
• The Arc of the United States: National federation to which Arc of Evansville is affiliated. Provides overarching advocacy, brand standards, and program guidance that Arc of Evansville adapts locally.
• Goodwill Industries International: Operates mission-driven businesses employing individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Directly comparable to Arc Industries' manufacturing/vocational model, but at national scale with broader workforce development scope.

Regional players

• Indianapolis Urban League: Indiana-based community organization providing workforce development and human services with disability-inclusive programming. Adjacent in mission and region but broader scope including race equity and economic empowerment.
• Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR): State government agency providing vocational rehabilitation services statewide. Comparable employment-focused mission but operates as public agency rather than nonprofit; may both partner with and compete against Arc of Evansville for clients and funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCS89alKIlnX-qGcTT_9erfQ/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/arcofevansville
• Instagraminstagram.com/arcofevansville

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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