The Jeffrey Foundation

What The Jeffrey Foundation does

The Jeffrey Foundation is a Los Angeles-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1972 by Alyce Morris Winston, originally established as the first day care center for multi-handicapped children in Los Angeles County. The organization delivers community-based therapeutic, recreational, educational, and social programs for special needs children from infancy through age 22 and their families, with the typical served household described as a single working mother with one special child and siblings. Core services include after-school programs, full inclusion programs, parenting classes (delivered in English and Spanish via Zoom), family counseling, and a Community Integration Program for transition-age youth (14-22) focused on life skills.

The foundation supplements its in-person delivery from a single headquarters at 5443 W. Washington Boulevard with a multi-channel digital footprint: the Special Child USA online learning platform, a dedicated TV channel (SCUSATV 74.2 on LocalBTV), a podcast, and content libraries covering sing-a-longs, storytime readings, social skills, and fitness. It is a fully licensed child care center (California DSS) and an approved vendor for the State Regional Centers for the Developmentally Disabled, the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, and LAUSD.

The revenue model is a tripartite nonprofit mix: individual donations channeled through the structured Circle of Love giving program (500+ members, $500,000 annual goal with tiered levels from under $1,000 to $100,000+); government grants from multiple public agencies; and corporate and foundation sponsorships from more than a dozen backers including Ahmanson Foundation, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Boeing California, Edison International, and Variety. Services are provided at no cost to families.

Name

The Jeffrey Foundation

Legal name

The Jeffrey Foundation

Website

https://thejeffreyfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Jeffrey Foundation is a Los Angeles-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1972 that delivers therapeutic, educational, recreational, and family support services at no cost to special needs children (infants to age 22) and their families in Los Angeles County, supplemented by a national online platform, Special Child USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Needs Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (624110), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ), Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK), Special Needs Nanny Services (HSAAABAL)

Keywords

• Special needs services
• Therapeutic education programs
• Disability support services
• Family resource center
• Special education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations (Circle of Love): The Circle of Love fundraising campaign targets individual donors with contribution levels from $1,000 (Friend/Protector) up to $100,000+ (Founder level). Annual goal is $500,000. Donations are tax-deductible.
2. Government Grants: Government funding from agencies including the State Regional Centers for the Developmentally Disabled, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, and other public sources.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Support from corporations including Ahamason Foundation, Margaret M. Petersen Trust, St. John Knits, Inc., Edison International, Crail Johnson Foundation, Hilton Foundation, LA Water & Power Employees Association, Boeing California, Jewish Community Foundation, Variety - The Children Charity, and others.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Jeffrey Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides free therapeutic, educational, recreational, and social programs for children with special needs (ages 5-22) and their families in the Los Angeles area. It delivers its services through in-person on-site programs at its Laurel Canyon Boulevard facility, an online community platform called Special Child USA, and a community TV channel called SCUSATV 74.2 distributed via LocalBTV, offering parenting classes, family counseling, recreation, arts and crafts, storytime readings, sing-a-longs, and field trips.

Product overview

The Jeffrey Foundation operates as a non-profit organization providing a comprehensive suite of services for children with special needs and their families. The core offering consists of in-person programs at their Los Angeles facility, supplemented by Special Child USA, an online learning platform offering digital content including sing-a-longs, arts & crafts, storytime readings, social skills training, and fitness programs. Additional channels include SCUSATV 74.2 (a television channel on LocalBTV), podcasts, and parenting classes via Zoom. The foundation also operates a Community Integration Program for teens (ages 14-22) focused on life skills, and a Family Resource Center providing counseling and support services. The Circle of Love fundraising program supports the organization's operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Person Therapeutic, Educational, Recreational, and Social Programs On-site programs for children with special needs (ages 5-22) and their families, offered Monday through Friday at the Foundation's Laurel Canyon Boulevard facility in Los Angeles, including arts and crafts, recreation, storytime readings, sing-a-longs, and field trips.
• Special Child USA Online Platform Online community platform for families of children with special needs, providing nationwide access to information, resources, and community engagement supported by the Foundation.
• SCUSATV 74.2 Community TV Channel Community television channel carried by LocalBTV on channel 74.2, broadcasting Foundation programming, special-needs content, and community messaging to local viewers.
• Family Resource Center On-site resource center offering families of children with special needs access to information, support resources, and guidance in a community setting.
• Parenting Classes and Family Counseling Educational and supportive services for parents and families of children with special needs, covering parenting strategies, family counseling, and related guidance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% overall goal completion rate for families served
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Calabasas Country ClubminorOthers · 30 September 2018Venue partner hosting the Circle of Love Aloha Sunday Brunch kick-off event for the Calabasas and San Fernando Chapter.
• Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized by LAUSD as an approved services provider. The foundation works with special schools within the district.
• State Regional Centers for the Developmentally DisabledcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved services provider for State Regional Centers for the Developmentally Disabled, providing services to children with developmental disabilities.
• City of Los Angeles Department of DisabilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized by the City Department of Disability as a key service provider.
• Los Angeles County Department of Mental HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing support for parenting workshops and family mental health services.
• Beverly Hills Four Season Hotel (Beverly Cohen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiated the Circle of Love group in 2007 as a longtime supporter to help support vital foundation programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC): Arizona-based nonprofit offering autism education, vocational programs, and family support; comparable as a regional special needs nonprofit serving children and young adults but operating in a different geography than the LA-anchored Jeffrey Foundation.

Direct peers

• AbilityFirst: Southern California-based nonprofit providing programs for children and adults with disabilities including day programs, camps, and residential services; a direct regional peer serving the same LA County special needs population with overlapping therapeutic and recreational programming.
• Parents Helping Parents: California-based nonprofit providing parent training, support groups, and resources for families of children with special needs; directly comparable as a family-centered special needs support organization serving a similar mission with parent coaching and resource navigation services.
• The Help Group: Los Angeles-based nonprofit operating schools and programs for children with autism, learning disabilities, and other special needs; directly comparable as a LA-area special education and family support provider.

Others

• Variety – The Children's Charity: International children's charity supporting special needs children through financial assistance, mobility equipment, and program funding; comparable as a funder/partner ecosystem participant (Variety is listed as a corporate sponsor of The Jeffrey Foundation) and shares the special-needs children mission.

Broad incumbents

• The Arc of the United States: National advocacy and direct-service organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, offering family support, respite, and community programs comparable to The Jeffrey Foundation's special needs family services.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability and special needs services including early intervention, autism services, and family support; directly comparable as a multi-service disability support nonprofit but operates at significantly larger national scale than The Jeffrey Foundation.
• Autism Speaks: Major national autism advocacy and services organization funding research, family services, and advocacy; comparable in serving the autism community that The Jeffrey Foundation supports, though operating at much larger scale with a research and policy focus.
• National Down Syndrome Society: National advocacy and support organization for individuals with Down syndrome and their families; comparable as a special needs family services and advocacy nonprofit, though operating at significantly larger national scale and focused on a single condition.
• United Cerebral Palsy (Cerebral Palsy Foundation): National organization serving people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities through advocacy, research funding, and direct services; comparable as a large-scale special needs family support nonprofit with broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/specialhelpers
• YouTubeyoutube.com/jeffreyfoundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/thejeffreyfoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/thejeffreyfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jeffrey-foundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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