UCP Oregon

What UCP Oregon does

UCP Oregon (legal name: UCP of Oregon & SW Washington; previously United Cerebral Palsy) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1955 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon. It serves approximately 1,800 children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities across the Portland metro area (Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties) and Southwest Washington. The organization delivers services through five operating divisions: UCP Foundations (Supported Living), UCP Connections and UCP Mentors (Brokerage Services, established 2010 and 2021 respectively), Supported Employment, Children's Services (UCP Building Blocks), and Family Support, supplemented by grant programs including the Bill Porter Memorial Fund, Zetosch Fund, Food Access Fund, and Respitality Program.

The organization's technology footprint is modest: it does not develop or operate proprietary platforms, instead relying on third-party donor processing systems (DonorPerfect/Kintera), Constant Contact for email marketing, and standard office productivity tools. Core service delivery is performed by approximately 200-500 Personal Agents, Support Specialists, and Employment Specialists providing in-home, community-based, and case-management support.

Revenue is generated primarily through Oregon Department of Human Services contracts and Medicaid funding, supplemented by individual and corporate donations, planned giving/estate gifts, and special-event fundraising (Walk, Roll 'n' Run, Cinnamon Bear Cruise, Toy Giveaway, etc.). Annual revenue is approximately $12 million, with the organization stating that 92% of every dollar goes directly to services. Customer acquisition is driven by ODHS referrals, case-manager relationships, and community partnerships rather than commercial sales channels, and services are provided at no direct cost to eligible individuals.

Name

UCP Oregon

Legal name

UCP of Oregon & SW Washington

Website

https://ucpaorwa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

UCP Oregon is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1955 that supports approximately 1,800 children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in the Portland metro area through Medicaid-funded supported living, brokerage, employment, and family support services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ), College Readiness & Disability Services Transition Support (EDAKANAB), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Supported living services
• Supported employment services
• Case management brokerage
• Family support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Medicaid Funding: Primary revenue source from Oregon Department of Human Services contracts, primarily Medicaid funding for supported living, brokerage, and employment services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
2. Individual and Corporate Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individuals and businesses, processed online through DonorPerfect, by phone, or by mail.
3. Planned Giving and Estate Gifts: Legacy Circle planned giving program including IRA gifts, bequests, beneficiary designations, and charitable trusts.
4. Special Events Fundraising: Annual fundraising events including Walk, Roll 'n' Run, Cinnamon Bear Cruise, and corporate sponsorships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UCP Oregon provides a comprehensive suite of community-based disability services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families in Oregon and SW Washington. Core offerings include Supported Living (UCP Foundations), Brokerage Services (UCP Connections and UCP Mentors) for case management, Supported Employment, Family Support, and Children's Services (UCP Building Blocks), supplemented by grant programs such as the Bill Porter Memorial Fund, Zetosch Fund, Food Access Fund, and Respitality. Services are government-funded (primarily Medicaid) and delivered free to eligible individuals.

Product overview

UCP Oregon is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization providing a comprehensive suite of services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Oregon and SW Washington. The organization operates multiple interconnected service divisions: UCP Foundations (Supported Living) for independent living support; two Brokerages (UCP Connections since 2010 and UCP Mentors since 2021) for case management; Supported Employment for job placement; Children's Services (Building Blocks) for pediatric support; and a Family Support Department serving 900+ families with resources, events, and conferences. Additionally, specialized programs include the Bill Porter Memorial Fund (quality-of-life grants), Food Access Fund, Zetosch Fund (adaptive equipment grants), and Respitality (parent respite). The organization serves approximately 1,800+ children and adults with disabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Supported Living (UCP Foundations) Assists adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live independently in their own homes through direct support, personal agents, and daily living assistance across the Portland metro area.
• Brokerage Services (UCP Connections and UCP Mentors) Person-centered brokerage services delivered through UCP Connections (since 2010) and UCP Mentors (since September 2021), providing case management and personal agent services for adults with I/DD in the Portland metro area.
• Supported Employment (Employment Solutions) Helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities find and keep fulfilling jobs in the community, providing job matching, job coaching, retention support, and "Ability Aware" employer inclusion training in the Portland metro area.
• Family Support Department Provides information, referrals, support groups, connection opportunities, workshops, fun events, and a biennial Family Support Conference for families raising children with cerebral palsy or related disabilities in Oregon.
• Children's Services (UCP Building Blocks) Provides relief staffing, skills training, and fun activities for children with developmental and intellectual disabilities, including OMSI Play Labs and family-oriented events in Oregon.
• Bill Porter Memorial Fund Annual grant program providing up to $5,000–$7,000 awards to UCP Oregon customers to cover costs that improve quality of life, such as home modifications, assistive technology, travel, education, and job training.
• Food Access Fund Provides grocery gift cards and connects UCP Oregon customers and families with local food resources to address food insecurity across the Portland metro area.
• Zetosch Fund Grant program (administered with the Oregon Community Foundation) providing adaptive equipment to low-income, school-aged children with disabilities in Oregon to support their education.
• Respitality Program Partners with donors and hotels to provide complimentary hotel stays and date-night activities to parents raising children with disabilities, offering caregiver respite.
• Legacy Circle Planned Giving Program Planned giving program that accepts IRA gifts, bequests, beneficiary designations, and charitable trusts from individuals supporting UCP Oregon's mission.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Self Advocates Taking ActioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocacy partnership focused on collecting stories and assisting individuals with disabilities to take action on workforce issues affecting the I/DD community.
• Build a MovementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocacy organization partnering with UCP to amplify voices of people with disabilities and address systemic issues in the disability services system.
• Speak Up, Speak OutcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelf-advocacy organization collaborating with UCP Oregon to ensure voices of people with disabilities are heard in policy discussions.
• The GO! Project (Grassroots Oregon)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrassroots advocacy organization that works to connect self-advocates across Oregon with their legislators at the State Capitol in Salem.
• Upstream AccessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner expanding food access resource coverage into Washington County as part of UCP's Food Access Fund initiative.
• Oregon Brewers Festival/Oregon Brewers GuildcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUCP Oregon was the named beneficiary for the 2019 Oregon Brewers Festival. Volunteers represented UCP at the festival which drew 40,000 attendees, raising approximately $17,000.
• Broadway CoffeehouseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSalem venue hosting UCP's GAB (Gimme A Break) Support Group meetings on a recurring monthly basis.
• Watkins Products / Watkins IncorporatedminorOthersThough not a formal partnership, Bill Porter (whose legacy the Bill Porter Memorial Fund honors) was a Watkins door-to-door salesperson for 40 years, achieving top sales status. The TNT film 'Door to Door' was shown nationally by Turner Broadcasting.
• KGW and KPTVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal television stations that donated toys to UCP Oregon's annual Toy Giveaway event, helping serve 175+ children.
• The Unipiper (Portland Unipiper)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPortland cultural figure who served as Grand Marshal for the 2019 Oregon Brewers Festival where UCP was the named beneficiary.
• United Cerebral Palsy (National)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCP Oregon is part of a national network of UCP affiliates that provided over 73 million hours of service to 200,000 individuals and families in 2024-2025 fiscal year. National UCP released the Case for Inclusion 2025 Policy Blueprint alongside ANCOR and distributed $381,000 through the Elsie S. Bellows Fund.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals (National): National nonprofit federation delivering disability services, employment support, and accessible programs across the U.S. A scaled, established player in the same I/DD and disability services space as UCP Oregon, with broader geographic reach and program portfolio.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Public, scaled provider of home and community-based health services including I/DD and behavioral health support. Operates a brokerage-style I/DD services portfolio that overlaps with UCP Oregon's supported living and brokerage offerings, with substantially greater capital and geographic reach.
• United Cerebral Palsy (National): National umbrella organization of UCP affiliates including UCP Oregon. Operates broadly across advocacy, public policy, and affiliate support in the I/DD space, providing the network framework and shared programs that UCP Oregon participates in.
• The Arc of the United States: National advocacy and services organization serving individuals with I/DD. Operates as a federation of state and local chapters (including The Arc Oregon) and provides policy, advocacy, and program infrastructure comparable to UCP Oregon's broader national network participation.

Regional players

• Hiawatha Homes: Minnesota-based nonprofit providing residential and community-based services for individuals with I/DD. Comparable service portfolio and mission but operates in a different geography from UCP Oregon's Oregon-focused footprint.

Direct peers

• Sevita (formerly The Mentor Network): National provider of I/DD and behavioral health services including support services brokerage. Directly comparable as a competing brokerage provider, and is the entity whose Oregon exit UCP Oregon absorbed when launching UCP Mentors in 2021.
• The Arc Oregon: Oregon chapter of the national Arc network, providing I/DD advocacy, case management, family support, and direct services. Operates in the same Oregon geography with similar mission, funding sources (Medicaid/DHS), and customer base of individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Easterseals Oregon: Oregon-based nonprofit providing disability and I/DD services across the lifespan, including supported employment, independent living, and family support. Directly comparable as a regional I/DD services nonprofit serving overlapping customer populations in Oregon.
• Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette: Pacific Northwest nonprofit operating supported employment, vocational rehabilitation, and disability inclusion programs in the Portland metro area. Directly overlaps with UCP Oregon's Supported Employment service line and serves similar employer and job-seeker customer segments.

Others

• Oregon Health Authority (ODDS): State agency administering Oregon's Office of Developmental Disabilities Services and Medicaid I/DD waivers. Functions as UCP Oregon's largest customer and primary funding source, making it the most consequential ecosystem participant for the organization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/UCPOREGON
• Facebookfacebook.com/ucporegon
• Instagraminstagram.com/ucporegon

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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