What Rauch does

Rauch, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1953 in New Albany, Indiana, providing comprehensive disability services across Southern Indiana. The organization was the first school for children with developmental disabilities in Indiana and has grown into a multi-program service provider serving over 1,400 children, adults, and families across seven counties (Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Scott, Washington, Jefferson, and Jackson). Rauch operates through two wholly-owned subsidiaries: Rauch Industries, which provides subcontracting assembly, packaging, fabrication, and custom processing services to over 350 regional and national businesses; and Rauch Foundation (established 1997), which supports long-term fund development.

The organization's service portfolio spans seven core program areas: Children's Services (early intervention therapy through the First Steps Provider Network with over 80 therapists, Grow-n-Learn Preschool, and Seasonal Camp); FNC Day Services (ACCESS and ADA adult day programs); Work Services (Rauch Industries); Employment Services with Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS); Community Living (Supported Living, Respite Care, In-Home Services); Housing (18 fully-accessible rental homes at Hawthorn Glen and 32 units under development at Bellevue Village); and Driver's Education. Technology is limited to back-office SaaS tools (Paylocity, Network for Good, Givebutter) with no proprietary platforms.

Rauch's revenue model is multi-stream: Medicaid waiver payments (CIH, PAC, CHIO, Respite, Family Supports Waiver), First Steps Indiana early intervention funding, Division of Disability Rehabilitative Services vocational rehabilitation payments, donations and fundraising (Imagine Awards Gala, Golf Scramble, Kroger Community Rewards, GoodSearch), fee-for-service Driver's Education ($415 per package), and subcontracting transaction fees from Rauch Industries. The organization operates from five locations across Southern Indiana and holds CARF accreditation, Better Business Bureau charitable accountability compliance, Title VI, and ADA compliance certifications.

Name

Rauch

Legal name

Rauch, Inc.

Website

https://rauchinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Rauch, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1953 providing therapeutic, educational, employment, residential, and housing services to over 1,400 individuals with disabilities across seven counties in Southern Indiana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Individual and Family Services (6241), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Early intervention therapy
• Employment placement services
• Community living programs
• Vocational subcontracting services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Medicaid Waiver Services: Rauch receives payment through Medicaid Community Integration & Habilitation (CIH) Waiver, Participant Assistance & Care (PAC), CHIO, Respite, and Family Supports Waiver (FSW) programs for community living and supported living services.
2. First Steps Indiana: Early intervention therapy services for children ages 0-3 with developmental delays, billed through Indiana's First Steps early intervention program.
3. Vocational Rehabilitation: Employment services funded through Division of Disability Rehabilitative Services, providing job placement and support for adults with disabilities.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Annual giving, honorary and memorial gifts, foundation and corporate grants, planned gifts, in-kind donations, and special events such as Imagine Awards and Golf Scramble.
5. Driver's Education: Fee-for-service driver's education program offering classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training for teens and adults, priced at $415 for the complete package.
6. Subcontracting Services (Rauch Industries): Rauch Industries provides subcontracting services including assembly, packaging, fabrication, and custom processing for businesses including USPS, Department of Defense, and Hitachi, providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rauch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1953 that provides disability support services across seven counties in Southern Indiana, serving more than 1,400 children, adults, and families. Core offerings include early intervention (First Steps), children's therapy and preschool, adult day services, employment placement, supported living, affordable housing, and driver's education. The organization also operates Rauch Industries, a subcontracting division that provides assembly, packaging, fabrication, and custom processing services to commercial and government clients, while creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Product overview

Rauch, Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded in 1953 providing a comprehensive portfolio of disability services across Southern Indiana. The organization operates multiple interconnected programs including Children's Services (Early Intervention, Grow-n-Learn Preschool, Seasonal Camp), Rauch Industries (subcontracting/assembly/packaging/fabrication services), FNC Day Services (ACCESS and ADA adult day programs), Employment Services with Pre-ETS for students, Community Living (Supported Living, Respite, In-Home), Housing (Hawthorn Glen rental homes, Bellevue Village under development), Driver's Education, and HCBS waiver programs. The Rauch Foundation supports long-term fund development. Services span Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Scott, Washington, Jefferson, and Jackson counties in Indiana, serving over 1,400 children, adults, and families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ACCESS: Alternative Community Connections, Experiences, and Social Supports - a day program for adults with less significant disabilities providing full-day and half-day trips to local museums, attractions, parks, and retail establishments.
• ADA
• Grow-n-Learn Preschool
• Rauch Foundation

Products and services

• Children's Services Early intervention (First Steps), occupational, physical, and speech therapy, special needs preschool, and a summer camp for school-age children. Designed for young children with developmental delays or disabilities and their families.
• Rauch Industries Subcontracting Subcontracting services including assembly, packaging, fabrication, and custom processing, as well as full-scale recycling and shredding. Serves government and commercial clients such as the U.S. Postal Service, Department of Defense, and Hitachi, while providing employment to people with disabilities.
• FNC Day Services Facility-based and community day programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including the FNC/ACCESS adult day program and the ADA program.
• Employment Services Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) and supported employment programs that place individuals with disabilities into competitive jobs. Partners with more than 350 employers including Kroger, Goodwill, Walmart, Amazon, and Lowe's.
• Community Living Supported living, in-home, and respite services funded through Medicaid HCBS waivers for adults with developmental disabilities.
• Housing Services Affordable rental housing including Hawthorn Glen (six homes) and the Bellevue Village duplex, plus tenant-based voucher housing assistance for individuals and families with low income or disabilities.
• Driver's Education Affordable, behind-the-wheel driver's education offered to anyone within the service area as a community service, with reduced-rate package pricing.
• Rauch Foundation Endowment fund that distributes annual contributions to support Rauch's programs, services, capital projects, and the people served.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 1,400 children, adults and families
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KrogercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKroger Community Rewards Program allows donors to link their Kroger Plus cards to Rauch, enabling annual donations up to $3,000,000 based on supporter spending percentage as it relates to total spending of all participating organizations.
• Vehicles for CharityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for car donations - donors can complete online forms or call 1-866-628-2277 to donate vehicles, with Vehicles for Charity handling pickup, towing, and providing tax-deductible receipts.
• GoodSearchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline fundraising platform offering web searching, dining, and shopping options to benefit Rauch through everyday activities.
• WHAS Crusade for ChildrencoreOthersOne of the first entities in Southern Indiana to be funded by the WHAS Crusade for Children. Rabbi Joseph Rauch, an original Crusade panelist, was instrumental in helping Rauch obtain funding in 1958.
• Metro United WaycoreOthersRauch is affiliated with Metro United Way, one of the organization's key community partnerships.
• Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (INARF)coreOthersRauch is affiliated with INARF, the state association representing rehabilitation facilities.
• German American BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor for the 2026 Imagine Awards Gala presented by the Rauch Foundation.
• Caesars Southern IndianaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for the 2026 Imagine Awards Gala on March 7, 2026. Hotel room block available with cutoff date February 5, 2026.
• Champions PointeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf venue for the 17th Annual Golf Scramble on September 6, 2024.
• United States Postal ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRauch Industries provides subcontracting services including assembly and packaging to USPS, one of over 350 regional and national business customers.
• Department of DefensecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRauch Industries provides subcontracting services including assembly, packaging, and fabrication to the Department of Defense.
• HitachicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRauch Industries provides subcontracting services including assembly and packaging to Hitachi.
• First HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor for 2026 Imagine Awards.
• First Federal Savings BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStellar sponsor for 2026 Imagine Awards.
• First Harrison BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor for 2026 Imagine Awards.
• Norton HealthcareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor for 2026 Imagine Awards.
• Duke EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for 2026 Imagine Awards.
• First Steps of IndianacoreOthersRauch is a provider in the First Steps Provider Network, Indiana's early intervention program for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Easterseals: National nonprofit delivering disability and rehabilitation services including therapy, employment, housing, and community living. Directly comparable to Rauch's integrated lifespan service portfolio, though operating at much greater national scale.
• The Arc: National organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through advocacy, day programs, employment supports, and housing services. Mirrors Rauch's I/DD focus and broad community-based service mix.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): Provides direct disability services including therapy, assistive technology, employment, and residential programs. Closely comparable to Rauch's mix of early intervention, residential, and community-based supports.
• Benchmark Human Services: Multi-state nonprofit provider of residential, day, employment, and clinical services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Operates a similar integrated, community-based service model as Rauch.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill Industries International: Largest U.S. operator of disability employment and training programs, also offering housing and community services. Overlaps with Rauch's Employment Services and Rauch Industries subcontracting model but at far broader scale and scope.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Public diversified provider of home and community-based services including I/DD, behavioral health, and pharmacy. Comparable to Rauch's HCBS waiver-funded residential and in-home services line, though broader and for-profit.
• Special Olympics: Global disability-focused nonprofit offering athletic training, competition, and community programs for people with intellectual disabilities. Thematically aligned with Rauch's community inclusion mission but sports-focused rather than services-focused.

Regional players

• LifePath Systems: Indiana-based community mental health and disability services provider offering case management, residential, and vocational supports. Operates in an adjacent Indiana market with overlapping Medicaid waiver funding dynamics.

Emerging players

• National Down Syndrome Society: National advocacy and program organization focused on a specific I/DD population Rauch serves. Partial overlap via community programming and family support services rather than direct therapy and residential offerings.

Others

• Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (INARF): Indiana state trade association representing rehabilitation and disability services providers, of which Rauch is a member. Ecosystem participant relevant for benchmarking peer cost structures and policy advocacy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rauchinc

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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