Saratoga Bridges

What Saratoga Bridges does

Saratoga Bridges is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 16 Saratoga Bridges Boulevard in Ballston Spa, New York, that provides comprehensive support services to over 830 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Saratoga County. Founded in 1954 and operating with between 501 and 1,000 employees, the organization is one of 42 chapters of NYSARC, Inc. (The Arc NY), the largest nonprofit in New York State serving people with developmental disabilities, which collectively supports over 60,000 individuals statewide. Saratoga Bridges operates within a regulatory framework administered by the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), which determines client eligibility and authorizes Medicaid-funded services.

The organization delivers a multi-program service stack across residential services (group homes, family care placements, and supported apartments), day habilitation and clinical day programs, employment services through its Alpha Career Options division, family support services including guardianship and autism support, Medicaid Service Coordination, and transportation. Specialized offerings include the Creative Endeavors Arts Center and Creative Expressions Players theater program for artistic expression, and the Alfred Z. Solomon Media & Computer Training Center for technology education. There are no proprietary technology platforms; the organization is a human-services delivery nonprofit rather than a technology company.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-capita Medicaid and OPWDD government reimbursements for services rendered, supplemented by a diversified fundraising program that includes individual donations, corporate sponsorships, tiered recurring monthly giving (SB STARS at $25–$100/month), annual ($5) and lifetime ($100) memberships, planned giving instruments (bequests, charitable trusts, life estates), and signature events such as the annual White Party Gala (which raised over $190,000 in 2026), the J. Michael Fitzgibbons Memorial Golf Classic, Travers Day at the Races, and the Great Pumpkin Challenge 5K/10K. Community art classes are offered at $100 per month, and artwork created by program participants is sold to the public through the Creative Endeavors Store.

Name

Saratoga Bridges

Legal name

Saratoga Bridges

Website

https://saratogabridges.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Saratoga Bridges is a Ballston Spa, NY-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit and chapter of NYSARC serving 830+ individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Saratoga County through residential, day, employment, and family support services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGALAM

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Enterprises & Impact Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGACAG

Disability Services & Independent Living Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYEDAKANAK

Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Transition Services (Post-Secondary, Employment & Independent Living)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Residential habilitation services
• Vocational training programs
• Community habilitation services
• Developmental disability care

Headquarters

HQ city

Ballston Spa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Program Funding: Primary funding through Medicaid and OPWDD government programs for services provided to individuals with developmental disabilities including residential services, day programs, and family support.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, corporate sponsorships, membership fees ($5 annual or $100 lifetime), and tribute gifts. The 2026 White Party Gala raised over $190,000.
3. Event-based Fundraising: Signature fundraising events including The White Party Gala, J. Michael Fitzgibbons Memorial Golf Classic, Travers Day at the Races, and Great Pumpkin Challenge 5K/10K. Sponsorship opportunities at various partnership levels.
4. SB STARS Monthly Giving: Monthly recurring gift program with tiered levels: Super STARS ($25/month), Stellar STARS ($50/month), Spectacular STARS ($75/month), Stupendous STARS ($100/month).
5. Art Classes and Creative Endeavors: Community art classes offered at $100 per month for 4 classes monthly, plus additional studio fees for supplies and materials.
6. Artwork Sales: Sale of artwork created by individuals with disabilities through Creative Endeavors Art Center. Pieces sold at various price points (e.g., $65 per collaborative painting).
7. Planned Giving: Bequests, life insurance gifts, retirement account beneficiary designations, charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, life estates in residences/farms, and outright gifts of real estate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Saratoga Bridges provides community-based residential options (group homes, family care, supported apartments), day habilitation and clinical programs, vocational and supported employment through Alpha Career Options, family support and autism services, transportation, and Medicaid Service Coordination for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Saratoga County, New York. The organization also runs the Creative Endeavors Arts Center, Creative Expressions Players drama program, and The Alfred Z. Solomon Media & Computer Training Center. Services are funded primarily through Medicaid, OPWDD, donations, and fundraising events.

Product overview

Saratoga Bridges operates as a single-service nonprofit organization providing comprehensive programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The core offerings include residential services (group homes, family care, supported apartments), day services (habilitation, clinical, community programs), employment services (Alpha Career Options), family support (guardianship, autism support), and transportation. Creative Endeavors Arts Center and Creative Expressions Players provide artistic programs, while The Alfred Z. Solomon Media & Computer Training Center offers technology training. The organization also conducts fundraising through membership programs, monthly giving (SB STARS), and signature events including The White Party Gala, Golf Classic, Travers Day, and Great Pumpkin Challenge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alpha Career Options: Employment services division of Saratoga Bridges providing vocational opportunities and career development for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Creative Endeavors Arts Center
• SB STARS
• The Alfred Z. Solomon Media & Computer Training Center

Products and services

• Residential Services Residential options including group homes (Our Homes), Family Care Provider placements, Supported Apartments, and individualized residential supports delivered throughout Saratoga County for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Day Habilitation and Day Services Comprehensive day programs including the Day Habilitation Program, Community Presence, Volunteerism, Clinical Services, Without Walls, Supplemental Services, and Senior Day Services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Creative Endeavors Arts Center Art program offering adults with developmental disabilities opportunities for artistic expression through classes in collages, ceramics, painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, papermaking, poetry, jewelry, and printing. Community classes offered at $100 per month for four classes.
• Creative Expressions Players Theatrical program with 40+ members that expands participants' knowledge of the arts through drama, voice groups, and stage performances.
• Alpha Career Options - Employment Services Employment services providing vocational opportunities, supported employment, and pre-vocational training for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Family Support Services Services including guardianship, at-home services, community habilitation, and autism support for families caring for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Transportation Services Transportation services providing mobility support for individuals served by Saratoga Bridges in residential and day programs.
• Medicaid Service Coordination Coordination services for individuals receiving Medicaid-funded supports, including eligibility navigation and service planning.
• The Alfred Z. Solomon Media & Computer Training Center Specialized training center within the day services program providing computer and media skills training for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• SB STARS Monthly Giving Program

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Connie & Tom D'AmbraminorOthers · 1 January 2026Platinum Sponsor for 2026 Season Sponsorship.
• Adirondack Trust Company and AmsurecoreOthers · 1 January 2026Presenting Sponsor for 2026 Season Sponsorship. Long-standing community partner.
• Erik Whittle - Northwestern MutualminorOthers · 1 January 2026Featured Sponsor for 2026 Season Sponsorship.
• Stewart's ShopsminorOthers · 1 January 2026Featured Sponsor for 2026 Season Sponsorship.
• Gary P. DiCresce & AssociatesminorOthers · 1 January 2026Associate Sponsor for 2026 Season Sponsorship.
• NBT BankminorOthers · 1 January 2026Associate Sponsor for 2026 Season Sponsorship.
• Arrow BankminorOthers · 1 January 2026Friend Sponsor for 2026 Season Sponsorship.
• Business for Good FoundationminorOthers · 1 January 2026Friend Sponsor for 2026 Season Sponsorship.
• Global FoundriesminorOthers · 1 January 2026Friend Sponsor for 2026 Season Sponsorship.
• Market 32 and Price ChopperminorOthers · 1 January 2026Vampire Sponsor for 26th Annual Great Pumpkin Challenge.
• Christopher Dailey FoundationminorOthers · 1 January 2026Monster Sponsor for Great Pumpkin Challenge, Tee Sponsor for Golf Classic, and Advocate Sponsor for White Party Gala.
• NYSARC, Inc. / The Arc NYcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaratoga Bridges is a Chapter of NYSARC, Inc., the largest nonprofit organization in New York State serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc NY comprises 36 Chapters located in every county throughout New York State. The Arc NY supports over 60,000 individuals, employs over 30,000, and has a membership of over 100,000.
• Price Chopper's Golub FoundationcoreOthersLead donor for Memorial Garden capital campaign. Major ongoing supporter of Saratoga Bridges programs and initiatives.
• The LA GroupminorOthersProvided conceptual design vision for Memorial Garden project.
• Brookside NurseryminorOthersContributed to Memorial Garden landscaping.
• OPWDD (Office for People With Developmental Disabilities)coreOthersState agency that regulates and funds services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Coordinates eligibility and service authorization.
• MHF PhotographyminorOthersPhotography services for agency video produced during COVID protocol.
• The Cooley Group, Inc.minorOthersCorporate donor providing in-kind gifts including blankets, Bluetooth speakers, and insulated cups for staff raffle.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Jawonio: New York-based disability services nonprofit operating residential, day, employment, and clinical programs funded through Medicaid/OPWDD with a similar full-continuum service approach.
• Services for the UnderServed (SUS): New York City-based nonprofit providing housing, residential, day, and employment supports to people with I/DD and behavioral health needs — overlapping Medicaid-funded service model.
• Center for Disability Services (LIFEPlan CCO): Capital Region I/DD and disability services provider offering residential, day, employment, and care-management services to OPWDD-eligible individuals — direct geographic and service-line peer.
• AHRC New York City: Large New York-based nonprofit providing residential, day, employment, and family support services to individuals with I/DD; directly comparable service portfolio and funding model at greater scale.
• Arc of Monroe: Sister chapter of NYSARC serving individuals with I/DD in the Rochester region with residential, day habilitation, and employment services — directly comparable chapter structure and operating model.
• Wildwood Programs: New York State nonprofit providing residential, day, vocational, and family support services for individuals with I/DD and autism — directly comparable OPWDD-funded service model.
• Arc of Onondaga: Central New York chapter of NYSARC delivering residential, day, employment, and family support to I/DD individuals — directly comparable service portfolio to Saratoga Bridges.
• Young Adult Institute (YAI): New York City-based I/DD services nonprofit operating residential, day habilitation, employment, and clinical programs funded primarily by OPWDD and Medicaid — closely comparable mission and service mix.
• Person Centered Care Services: New York-based OPWDD-licensed nonprofit providing residential, day, employment, and self-direction services to individuals with I/DD — directly comparable funding mix and service continuum.

Broad incumbents

• The Arc New York (NYSARC, Inc.): Statewide parent organization of which Saratoga Bridges is one of 42 chapters; provides advocacy, training, and shared services for I/DD providers across New York State.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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