What Riverside Foundation does

Riverside Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in 1976 in Lincolnshire, Illinois, that operates a continuum of residential, vocational, and community programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Its three core service lines are: (1) a campus-based Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) in Lincolnshire serving nearly 100 residents with 24-hour nursing support; (2) five Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA) small group homes across Lake County (Grayslake, Gurnee, Mundelein, and intermittent Highland Park) serving 23 individuals with staff-supported independent living; and (3) the Riverside Community Center / Work and Activity Center (RWA) in Vernon Hills providing vocational training, light packaging/assembly work, and community activities for approximately 150 clients. Programs include individualized habilitation plans, medical/psychiatric/counseling services, and therapy offerings (pet, music, art, yoga), plus a seasonal-employment subsidiary, North Shore Coalition, formed in 2021.

The organization's revenue model is government-anchored: Illinois Healthcare and Family Services and the Illinois Department of Human Services fund services via Medicaid, Social Security Disability, and Supplemental Security Income for eligible residents. Supplemental funding comes from individual donations, planned giving, corporate sponsorships (tiered from $500 Friendship to $10,000+ Distinguished), and a dedicated Women's Board fundraising arm (formerly Relatives and Friends of Riverside Foundation, est. 1978) that has raised over $7 million cumulatively. Annual events include the Hearts of Gold Gala (raising $350,000+ in 2026), golf outing, Halloween Hustle 5K, Holiday House Walk, Santa Photos, and a Sip n' Shop retail partner event.

There is no proprietary technology platform; the organization operates physical facilities (one ICF campus, one community center, five group homes) with a 101-250 staff workforce. The foundation is governed by an independent Board of Directors led by President Peggy Gaier with Mark Ingrum as Executive Director, and is certified/licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health, U.S. HHS, Illinois DHS, and the U.S. and Illinois Departments of Labor. Geographic footprint is regional, limited to Lake County, Illinois.

Name

Riverside Foundation

Legal name

Riverside Foundation

Website

https://riversidefoundation.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Riverside Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1976 in Lincolnshire, Illinois that provides residential care, community living arrangements, and vocational programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Lake County, Illinois.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Residential and Community Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI), Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Specialized Residential Special Education Programs (EDAKAAAH)

Keywords

• Disability residential services
• Community integrated living
• Developmental disability care
• Vocational training programs
• Intellectual disability support

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincolnshire

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primary funding from Illinois Healthcare and Family Services and Illinois Department of Human Services. Residents eligible for Medicaid, Social Security Disability, and Supplemental Security Income provide funding for room, board, and program participation.
2. Donations and Contributions: Generous supporter donations fund equipment upgrades, innovative programming, and environmental enhancements beyond what government programs cover.
3. Women's Board Fundraising: The Riverside Women's Board, originally formed in 1978 as Relatives and Friends of Riverside Foundation, has raised over $7 million through fundraising events.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners sponsor fundraising events at various levels (Distinguished $10,000+, Benefactor $5,000+, Patron $2,500+, Advocate $1,250+, Friendship $500+) with recognition benefits.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Riverside Foundation operates residential and community-based programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including a licensed Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) in Lincolnshire, IL serving nearly 100 residents, Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA) group homes in surrounding Lake County communities serving 23 individuals, and a Work and Activity Center in Vernon Hills providing vocational training to approximately 150 clients. Programs are funded by Illinois state agencies (Medicaid, Social Security Disability, SSI) and supplemented by donations and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

Riverside Foundation is a not-for-profit organization providing a comprehensive suite of residential, vocational, and community services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization operates three core service lines: (1) the Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) campus in Lincolnshire serving nearly 100 residents with 24-hour care; (2) Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA) providing five small group homes across Lake County communities for 23 individuals seeking greater independence; and (3) the Work and Activity Center (RWA) in Vernon Hills offering vocational training and employment for approximately 150 clients. Supporting these core operations are ancillary programs including the Women's Board fundraising organization, annual events (Gala, Golf Outing, 5K, Holiday House Walk, Santa Photos), sponsorship opportunities, volunteer programs, and donation/planned giving options. The organization serves over 500 individuals total and has been operating since 1976.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) Campus-based licensed residential facility serving nearly 100 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing 24-hour nursing support, individualized habilitation plans, and structured activities to increase functional independence.
• Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA) Small group homes providing staff-supported independent living in neighborhood settings across Grayslake (3), Gurnee (1), Mundelein (1), and Highland Park (intermittent program), serving 23 individuals with comprehensive support services.
• Work and Activity Center (RWA) Community center providing vocational training, employment opportunities, and community integration services for approximately 150 clients, including light packaging, assembly, and mailing services.
• Community Center Programs Social and recreational programming at the Riverside Community Center including pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy, yoga, computer classes, and community outings to enhance personal growth and independence.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 individuals served since 1976
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AllstatecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Riverside Foundation through sponsorship of fundraising events and programs. Listed as a supporting company on the corporate partnerships page.
• BCU (Bank Plus Credit Union)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Riverside Foundation. Residents complete banking at BCU as part of community integration activities.
• True Partners ConsultingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Riverside Foundation through sponsorship and community involvement.
• Belmont Bank and TrustminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Riverside Foundation.
• BespokeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Riverside Foundation.
• EkenbergminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Riverside Foundation.
• GCGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Riverside Foundation.
• Gray MachineryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Riverside Foundation.
• HortonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Riverside Foundation.
• Main Street CapitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Riverside Foundation.
• NPN360minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Riverside Foundation.
• Standard LumberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Riverside Foundation.
• TamarakminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Riverside Foundation.
• Village of LincolnshirecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSelected Riverside Foundation as primary beneficiary of Summer Concert Series, bringing awareness and donations through community concerts.
• Village of Club of LincolnshirecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting Riverside Foundation through the Summer Concert Series awareness initiative.
• Lincolnshire Animal HospitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides pet therapy services to residents at the ICF facility as part of therapeutic programming.
• Lincolnshire Tennis ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides aerobics classes for residents as part of health and fitness programming.
• Marriott Lincolnshire TheaterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal venue where residents enjoy performances and field trips as part of community integration activities.
• Baxter Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal financial institution where some residents complete their banking in small groups as part of community integration.
• Illinois Healthcare and Family ServicescoreOthersState agency providing primary funding for residential services and programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Illinois Department of Human ServicescoreOthersState agency that certifies CILA group homes and provides funding through developmental disabilities services programs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: Large national nonprofit delivering disability and community-based services including residential and employment programs across the Midwest — broader incumbent with overlapping capabilities but wider portfolio.

Direct peers

• L'Arche Chicago: Faith-based nonprofit operating small group homes (CILA-equivalent) for adults with intellectual disabilities in Illinois, supported by donations and staffed support — comparable peer in the community-residential model.
• Keshet: Illinois nonprofit providing educational, vocational, residential, and recreational programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities; competes for similar Lake County/Cook County funding and donor pools.
• Clearbrook: Illinois nonprofit providing residential (CILA), day, vocational, and family services for children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities; competes for the same Illinois Medicaid waivers and donor base.
• Opportunity Enterprises: Indiana-based non-profit serving adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities through residential homes, day programs, and supported employment — directly comparable in operating model.
• Marklund: Nonprofit operating ICF/group homes, day programs, and community-based services across northern Illinois for adults and children with developmental disabilities — directly comparable in program mix.
• The Arc of Illinois: State chapter of The Arc providing advocacy, family support, case management, and some residential/employment services for people with IDD across Illinois — comparable in mission and beneficiary population.
• Misericordia: Chicago-based nonprofit operating a large residential community plus day, vocational, and community-living programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities — directly comparable in mission, funding mix, and program structure.

Emerging players

• Chaddock: Illinois nonprofit providing residential treatment, education, and community-based services for children and adults with developmental disabilities — partial overlap in residential/community-care services.

Regional players

• Special Education District of Lake County (SEDOL): Lake County special education cooperative serving school-age students with disabilities; adjacent to but distinct from Riverside's adult services — overlapping beneficiary population in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Riverside76
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/riverside-foundation

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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