Peppermint Ridge

What Peppermint Ridge does

Peppermint Ridge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 95-2409851) founded in 1959 and headquartered in Corona, California, that provides lifelong residential homes and empowering support services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The organization operates 12 residential homes — seven on its main campus and five integrated into the surrounding Corona community — delivering 24/7 care, daily living assistance, health care coordination with RN oversight, transportation, and personalized care plans that adapt to residents' evolving needs. Beyond residential care, Peppermint Ridge runs an Alternative Day Program focused on community engagement, meaningful activities, and social connection, and positions itself as offering a continuum of care for individuals across life stages.

The organization is funded through a diversified nonprofit revenue mix including individual donations, corporate and business sponsorships, foundation and grant funding, event-based fundraising (notably the annual Ridge Round Up Gala and Neighborhood Family Fair), and in-kind support from a network of 30+ community partners. It is governed by a Board of Directors and led by Executive Director Danny McCarns, with a dedicated management team spanning clinical operations, fundraising, community outreach, compliance, and facilities. Peppermint Ridge holds no patents, deploys no proprietary technology products, and operates exclusively within the Corona/Inland Empire region of California.

Its commercial model is community-led: go-to-market relies on family referrals, Regional Center relationships, civic partnerships, and donor engagement rather than product distribution or paid marketing. The organization has no parent company, no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, and no disclosed revenue figures. Its competitive differentiation rests on 65+ years of continuous operation, state-licensed residential infrastructure, and a deeply embedded local stakeholder ecosystem spanning the City of Corona, Corona Chamber of Commerce, two Rotary clubs, Corona Regional Medical Center, and a roster of corporate sponsors.

Name

Peppermint Ridge

Legal name

Peppermint Ridge

Website

https://peppermintridge.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Peppermint Ridge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1959 in Corona, California, operating 12 residential homes and community engagement programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It is funded through donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and annual fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Residential Care Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Social Adult Day Care (Non-Medical Supervision & Activities) (HSABANAA)

Keywords

• Disability residential care
• Developmental disability services
• Intellectual disability support
• Group home care
• Community living programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Corona

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Giving: The organization relies on donations from individuals, corporations, and community partners as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donors can contribute through the organization's donation portal.
2. Event Fundraising: Annual events such as the Ridge Round Up Gala and Neighborhood Family Fair generate fundraising revenue through sponsorships, ticket sales, raffle prizes, and vendor food booth participation.
3. Corporate and Business Sponsorships: Partnerships with local and regional businesses through sponsorships, workplace giving, employee engagement programs, and in-kind support.
4. Foundation and Grant Funding: Grant funding from foundations supports programs, facilities, and initiatives that ensure continuity of care as needs evolve.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Peppermint Ridge provides lifelong residential care and support services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The organization operates 12 homes — seven on its main campus and five in the Corona, California community — offering 24/7 supervision, daily living assistance, health care coordination, transportation, and personalized support plans. An Alternative Day Program supplements residential care with community engagement activities, and a Continuum of Care model adapts services as residents' needs evolve over time.

Product overview

Peppermint Ridge offers a suite of residential and support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The core offerings include Lifelong Homes (12 residential homes total - 7 on campus and 5 in the Corona community), Personalized Support Services (individualized care plans), an Alternative Day Program for community engagement, and Continuum of Care Services that adapt as resident needs evolve. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing care since 1959.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lifelong Homes Twelve residential homes — seven on the Peppermint Ridge campus and five in the Corona community — providing stable, supportive 24/7 living environments for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Personalized Support Services Individualized support services delivered to residents based on their specific needs, including daily living assistance, health care coordination with RN oversight, personal hygiene support, and living skills instruction, with care plans that evolve as needs change.
• Alternative Day Program Community-based engagement program that helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities stay active through meaningful activities, relationships, and connections within the broader community outside of their residential homes.
• Continuum of Care Services Adaptive services that evolve as residents' needs change over time, prioritizing stability and keeping individuals connected to their home, friends, and community throughout their life stages.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of CoronacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership providing civic support and recognition for Peppermint Ridge's community services. The City of Corona shows organizational support as part of their community outreach.
• Corona Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness membership organization supporting local commerce and community development. Partnership provides networking and business community engagement.
• Circle City RotarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotary Club service organization providing volunteer support and community service partnerships.
• Corona RotarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerService club partnership providing community volunteer support and fundraising assistance.
• Corona Regional Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider partnership supporting the medical and health needs of residents through coordinated care.
• StarbucksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsorship and workplace giving program support.
• Down's EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal energy company providing corporate sponsorship support.
• Hemborg FordminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal automotive dealership providing sponsorship and in-kind support.
• Karen Spiegel District SupervisorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolitical representative partnership supporting community outreach and advocacy efforts.
• Sandy Klein/ReMaxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReal estate professional partnership providing community connections and potential sponsorship.
• IMAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing business support and partnership engagement.
• Carter Bradley InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company providing sponsorship and business community connections.
• Thomas Miller MortuaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity business partnership providing support and resources.
• Corporate & Business PartnerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal and regional businesses supporting through sponsorships, workplace giving, employee engagement, and in-kind support programs.
• Community & Civic OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerService clubs, faith-based groups, and community organizations partnering through group engagement, event support, and collaborative initiatives.
• Event SponsorscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsors for community events and annual Gala providing meaningful recognition while directly supporting residents.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• The Arc of California: Statewide IDD nonprofit network running residential homes, day programs, and self-determination services. Directly competes for California Regional Center contracts and donor dollars in the same state regulatory regime.
• Easterseals Southern California: Southern California affiliate of Easterseals providing IDD residential, day, and behavioral services. Operates in the same California Regional Center ecosystem and competes for overlapping clients in the Inland Empire.
• Exceptional Children's Foundation: California nonprofit providing residential, day, and therapeutic services for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Closely matches Peppermint Ridge's residential + day-program service mix in the same California market.

Broad incumbents

• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): National provider of IDD and behavioral health residential services, including group homes and day programs. Much larger and more geographically diversified than Peppermint Ridge, but operates in the same service categories and competes for the same state-funded placements.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Public company providing home- and community-based services including IDD residential supports. Comparable IDD service line, but operates at national scale with a much broader pharmacy and behavioral-health portfolio.

Direct peers

• Easterseals: National 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering residential, day, and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable mission, fundraising-driven revenue model, and continuum-of-care structure to Peppermint Ridge.
• The Arc of the United States: National IDD advocacy and direct-service nonprofit operating residential homes, day programs, and supported-living services. Directly comparable to Peppermint Ridge's lifelong-homes model and IDD-only resident population.
• YAI / National Institute for People with Disabilities: Large IDD services nonprofit running residential programs, day habilitation, and clinical supports. Comparable service taxonomy (lifelong homes + day programs) and donor-funded operating model.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): National nonprofit providing residential, day, and in-home supports for people with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities. Closely mirrors Peppermint Ridge's residential + community engagement mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PeppermintRidge
• Instagraminstagram.com/peppermintridge
• Xx.com/peppermint1959
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/peppermint-ridge

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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