Community Living

What Community Living does

Community Living, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in St. Peters, Missouri, founded in 1978 to serve children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities across St. Charles County, Missouri, and adjacent Lincoln and Warren counties. It operates four integrated service lines: Day Habilitation (Support Services for Adults across five named centers and a Young Adult Program for ages 18-25), Employment Services (including the B.E.S.T. pre-employment program and job coaching at employer sites such as Target, Walmart, Schnucks, SSM Health, and Home Depot), Recreation Services (SOAR for ages 8 through high school graduation, and Adult Recreation for ages 18+), and Respite Services (In-Home Respite, a 24/7 Respite Care Home, a weekend Respite Center for ages 6-21, and the S.T.A.R. program for adults 22+). Service delivery is in-person and person-centered, supported by approximately 251-500 staff across 10+ program locations. The organization holds CARF accreditation across five programs, Candid Platinum transparency status, and HIPAA/Title VI/ADA compliance.

The business model is a government-anchored nonprofit with diversified funding. FY2025 total revenue of $12,695,727 was sourced from federal/state government funding ($7,219,830, ~57%), the Developmental Disabilities Resource Board ($3,743,684, ~29%), the Community and Children's Resource Board ($224,827), United Way Greater St. Louis ($204,845), private pay fees for camp and before/after care programs ($400,963), donations and fundraising events ($427,447), investment proceeds from an internally managed endowment ($306,626), and other income ($167,505). Go-to-market relies on referrals from DMH and DDRB case managers, direct family inquiries via the website, and employer partnerships. Pricing is program-dependent: government-funded services are free to eligible participants, private-pay services use tiered daily rates (Summer Camp quarter/half/three-quarter/full-day) or monthly subscription billing (Before & After Care), with sliding-scale scholarships available. Fundraising is layered across an annual Legacy Ball gala, Swing Fore Kids Golf Tournament, Tosstoberfest Cornhole Tournament, tiered Annual Partnerships ($1,250-$15,000), and a monthly giving club ($15-$100/month).

Name

Community Living

Legal name

Community Living, Inc.

Website

https://communitylivingmo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Community Living, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1978 serving children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in St. Charles County, Missouri, through Day Habilitation, Employment Services, Recreation Services (SOAR and Adult Recreation), and Respite Services delivered across 10+ program sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Respite Care for Adults with Disabilities / Special Needs (HSABAGAI), Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ), Respite Care for Families of Children with Disabilities (HSAAAIAL)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Day habilitation programs
• Employment services
• Respite care services
• Recreation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Grants: Primary revenue source from federal and state government funding, including Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH), Developmental Disabilities Resource Board (DDRB), and Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. FY2025 revenue of $7,219,830 from federal and state sources and $3,743,684 from DDRB.
2. United Way and Foundation Support: Revenue from United Way Greater St. Louis ($204,845 in FY2025) providing supplemental funding for programs and services.
3. Private Pay Fees: Some services such as Before and After Care, Summer Camp, and Break Camp charge fees directly to families. FY2025 private pay revenue was $400,963. The organization offers sliding-scale scholarships for qualifying families.
4. Donations and Fundraising Events: Revenue from individual donations, corporate partnerships, and fundraising events including Legacy Ball, Swing Fore Kids Golf Tournament, and Tosstoberfest. FY2025 donations and events revenue was $427,447. The organization operates annual partnership programs with tiered sponsorship levels.
5. Investment Proceeds: Returns from the organization's endowment fund, a privately held investment fund governed by the Board of Directors. FY2025 investment proceeds were $306,626.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Community Living provides individualized, person-centered services for children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities across St. Charles County, Missouri. Its core offerings are four program lines: Day Habilitation (Support Services for Adults and Young Adult Program), Employment Services (job development, job coaching, and the B.E.S.T. pre-employment program), Recreation Services (Adult Recreation and SOAR for children/teens), and Respite Services (In-Home Respite, Respite Care Home, Respite Center, and S.T.A.R.). Services are funded primarily by government contracts and delivered directly at multiple Community Living-operated facilities and community/employer sites.

Product overview

Community Living is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in St. Charles County, Missouri, founded in 1978, providing individualized opportunities for people with disabilities to live their best lives. The organization operates as an integrated service provider offering four core service lines: Day Habilitation (encompassing Support Services for Adults and the Young Adult Program for ages 18-25), Employment Services (including the B.E.S.T. pre-employment training program and job development/supports), Recreation Services (Adult Recreation for adults 18+ and SOAR for children and teens), and Respite Services (In-Home Respite, Respite Care Home, Respite Center for ages 6-21, and S.T.A.R. for adults 22+). Together these programs serve children and adults across St. Charles County, helping them live, learn, and work in the community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Day Habilitation Outcome-based services for adults providing meaningful and productive daily activities. Encompasses Support Services for Adults and the Young Adult Program.
• Employment Services Comprehensive employment assistance for people with developmental disabilities covering pre-employment training, job development, on-the-job supports, and supported employment at regional employer sites.
• Recreation Services Social and recreational programs including Adult Recreation (ages 18+, membership-based supported recreation such as sports, crafts, fine arts, wellness, overnight trips) and SOAR (children and teens with disabilities, ages 8 through high school graduation) with after-school, summer camp, and break camp offerings.
• Respite Services Programs providing families temporary relief from day-to-day care of loved ones with developmental disabilities. Includes In-Home Respite (reimbursement to families for independent contractor providers), Respite Care Home (24/7 facility, four semi-private bedrooms), Respite Center (weekend, ages 6-21, five children per weekend), and S.T.A.R. (weekend, ages 22+ with significant behavioral challenges, five adults per weekend).

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 1,000 individuals with disabilities served annually through partnership programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, flagship, key and minor.

• Missouri Department of Mental HealthcoreOthersPrimary government funder providing funding for services to individuals with developmental disabilities. FY2025 funding amount included in federal/state revenue figures.
• Developmental Disabilities Resource Board (DDRB)coreOthersMajor government funder specific to developmental disability services in St. Charles County. FY2025 funding of $3,743,684.
• Missouri Division of Vocational RehabilitationcoreOthersGovernment partner providing funding and coordination for employment services for individuals with disabilities.
• United Way Greater St. LouiscoreOthersMajor community funder providing $204,845 in FY2025 funding to support programs and services.
• Community and Children's Resource Board (CCRB)majorOthersLocal resource board providing $224,827 in FY2025 funding for community programs.
• Gateway Fire Protection SystemsflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Annual Partner and Legacy Award recipient in 2025. The Hoffman family has personal connections to Community Living. Dedicated partner for many years with strong community commitment.
• 1st Advantage BankmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerDistinguished Annual Partner. Local financial institution supporting Community Living's mission and programs.
• Brentwood Building SupplymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerDistinguished Annual Partner. Local business supporting Community Living through annual partnership.
• Carrollton BankmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerDistinguished Annual Partner. Regional bank supporting Community Living programs.
• Denny and AssociatesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerDistinguished Annual Partner. Professional services firm supporting Community Living.
• Hackmann Lawn & LandscapemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerDistinguished Annual Partner. Local landscaping business supporting Community Living.
• Acropolis Investment ManagementkeyGTM or Marketing PartnerKey Annual Partner. Investment management firm providing financial support.
• First State Wealth AdvisorskeyGTM or Marketing PartnerKey Annual Partner. Wealth advisory firm supporting Community Living.
• Schneider Commercial PartnerskeyGTM or Marketing PartnerKey Annual Partner. Commercial real estate firm with Joe Schneider serving on Board of Directors.
• Smith Estates & Trust, LLCkeyGTM or Marketing PartnerKey Annual Partner. Estate planning firm with Cort MacBeth Smith serving as Board Chair.
• Ameristar Casino/Resort/SpaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue sponsor for Legacy Ball event. Hosted at Ameristar Casino/Resort/Spa.
• Lake Forest Country ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf course venue for Swing Fore Kids Golf Tournament. 18-hole championship course in Lake St. Louis, MO.
• TargetmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor employer partner providing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities through Community Living's Employment Services program.
• WalmartmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor employer partner providing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities through Community Living's Employment Services program.
• SchnucksmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor grocery retailer employer partner. Also has Thomas E. Howat serving as Schnucks Store Clerk on Board of Directors. Partner for Summer Work Experience program.
• SSM HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare employer partner providing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Fazoli'sminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood service employer partner providing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Home DepotminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome improvement retailer employer partner providing employment opportunities.
• Ameristar Casino/Resort/SpaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospitality employer partner providing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• St. Peters Rec PlexminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecreation facility employer partner providing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Dierberg'sminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional grocery retailer employer partner providing employment opportunities.
• Starling MissouriminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative initiative supporting organizations serving individuals with disabilities in Missouri. Community Living is a Starling member.
• Ready Train GominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partner providing First Aid, CPR, AED, and Mandt System training to Community Living staff. Katie Radginski's business has trained staff since 2017 and provides ongoing professional development.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Louis Arc: St. Louis–area nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, day, employment, and family support services. Directly comparable to Community Living in mission, population served, and service mix, with a larger metro-wide footprint in the same regional market.
• UCP Heartland: Regional UCP (United Cerebral Palsy) affiliate serving individuals with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities across Missouri and Kansas. Directly comparable to Community Living in target population and service-line breadth (residential, day, employment, therapy).
• Marygrove: St. Louis area nonprofit providing residential treatment, day services, and therapy for children and young adults with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges. Directly comparable to Community Living's Respite Center and S.T.A.R. programs in serving high-acuity youth populations.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals Midwest: Large regional nonprofit operating across Missouri providing disability services including day programs, employment supports, and case management. Comparable to Community Living in core offerings but operates across multiple states with broader funding and scale.
• Easterseals Disability Services: National nonprofit network providing disability and autism services including day programs, employment support, and respite across hundreds of U.S. affiliates. Comparable to Community Living's service model at scale, with much broader geographic reach and national brand recognition.

Regional players

• Rauch Inc. Southern Indiana nonprofit providing day services, employment, residential, and respite for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Closely comparable to Community Living in service mix and CARF-accredited model; operates across state lines (Indiana/Kentucky).
• Opportunity Enterprises: Indiana-based nonprofit providing day services, employment, and residential support to adults with disabilities. Directly comparable to Community Living's Day Habilitation and Employment Services programs; larger organization with similar funder dependency mix.
• VersAbility Resources: Virginia-based nonprofit providing day, employment, residential, and behavioral health services to individuals with disabilities across the lifespan. Comparable to Community Living in integrated service model and CARF-accredited operations, though operating in a different state regulatory environment.
• AbilityKC: Kansas City-based nonprofit providing day, employment, and therapy services to individuals with disabilities. Comparable to Community Living in service mix, though operating in a different Missouri region with similar state funding dependencies.
• The Arc of the Ozarks: Springfield, Missouri-based Arc chapter providing residential, day habilitation, employment, and case management to individuals with developmental disabilities. Directly comparable service portfolio to Community Living; operates in a different Missouri region with similar funder mix (DMH, DDRB, Medicaid waivers).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/commlivmo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CommunityLivingInc
• Facebookfacebook.com/CommunityLivingInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-living-inc.
• Instagraminstagram.com/communitylivinginc

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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