QUAD

What QUAD does

QUAD Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1975 by E.W. "Bud" Myers, an appliance repairman who became quadriplegic from a diving accident and identified a critical shortage of accessible housing in Portland. Originally incorporated as Quadriplegics United Against Dependency Inc., QUAD operates five wheelchair-accessible apartment complexes across the Portland, Oregon metro area (North Portland, East Portland, Gresham, and Hillsboro), totaling roughly 128-130 low-income residents as of fiscal year 2024-2025. Myers Court (1980) was America's first independent living center unaffiliated with a hospital or rehabilitation center, predating the Americans with Disabilities Act by a decade.

The organization delivers housing built on barrier-free design principles — roll-under counters, accessible appliances, roll-in showers, wide doorways, and open floor plans — augmented by a resident-directed shared attendant care model in which residents choose and direct 24/7 care attendants who provide wake-up care, bedtime care, cooking, medical assistance, and project assistance. Each facility integrates wireless pendant emergency call systems, lift systems, and modern fire and life safety systems. Station 162, the most recent (2017) LEED-certified development, holds the 2018 HUD Secretary Design Award.

QUAD's revenue model combines HUD Section 8 rental subsidies (four facilities), Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) rents at Station 162, Oregon Department of Human Services contracts funding Medicaid-covered shared attendant care services, and a fundraising program covering the gap between contracted payments and actual costs. Residents pay approximately 30% of adjusted gross income (~$150/month for SSI recipients). Distribution is via direct application (website, mail, email, fax) supplemented by referrals from healthcare providers, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, and disability organizations. Marketing is community-led, emphasizing resident success stories across owned channels and partnerships with organizations such as the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, Fred Meyer Rewards, and Amazon Smile.

Name

QUAD

Legal name

QUAD Inc.

Website

https://quadinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

QUAD Inc. is a Portland-based 501(c)(3) non-profit operating five wheelchair-accessible apartment complexes with resident-directed shared attendant care, serving approximately 130 low-income adults with physical disabilities across the Portland metro area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Accessible Housing & Disability Services

NAICS

Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable / Low-Income Assisted Living (Medicaid Waiver Focused) (HLADABAE), Mobility & Transfer Assistance (HSABABAD)

Keywords

• Affordable accessible housing
• Shared attendant care
• Wheelchair-accessible apartments
• Disability housing services
• Independent living facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

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 Housing Contracts: QUAD's housing is contracted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Low Income Tax Credit Housing. Residents pay 30% of adjusted gross income for rent, with government contracts covering the remainder of housing costs.
2. State of Oregon Human Services Contracts: Optional attendant care services are contracted through the State of Oregon's Department of Human Services-Seniors & People with Disabilities Division, providing Medicaid-funded care services.
3. Individual and Foundation Donations: Support from individuals, companies, and foundations covers the difference between contracted payments and actual costs. Donations enable building improvements, equipment purchases, and expansion of services.
4. Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): Station 162 operates under LIHTC program, serving households with incomes up to 60% of Area Median Income. Accepts Home Forward Vouchers (Section 8).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

QUAD provides affordable, barrier-free, wheelchair-accessible housing across five apartment communities in the Portland metro area (Myers Court, Burnside Station, Central Station, Rolling Green, and Station 162) for low-income adults with physical disabilities. In addition, QUAD offers optional 24/7 resident-directed shared attendant care services, contracted through the Oregon Department of Human Services, that allow residents to direct their own daily care routines. Housing is subsidized via HUD and LIHTC programs, with residents typically paying 30% of adjusted gross income.

Product overview

QUAD operates as a non-profit organization providing a unified model of affordable, wheelchair-accessible housing combined with optional 24/7 shared attendant care services for adults with physical disabilities in the Portland, Oregon metro area. The portfolio consists of five independent living apartment communities (Myers Court, Burnside Station, Central Station, Rolling Green, and Station 162) totaling approximately 128-130 low-income disabled residents, complemented by Shared Attendant Care Services that enables residents to live independently while receiving practical daily living assistance. All housing communities offer wheelchair-accessible studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with features including roll-under counters, accessible appliances, and roll-in showers. Station 162 operates under Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) guidelines while the other four communities are HUD Section 8 subsidized.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Myers Court Apartments HUD-subsidized community in North Portland's Williams Neighborhood offering 19 fully accessible studio apartments with kitchenettes, outdoor patio, garden beds, and community room. Pioneering barrier-free design predated ADA standards by a decade.
• Burnside Station Apartments HUD-subsidized community in East Portland offering 21 fully wheelchair-accessible apartments (15 one-bedroom and 6 two-bedroom) located 2 blocks from the 162nd Street MAX Station.
• Central Station Apartments HUD-subsidized community in Gresham offering 23 wheelchair-accessible one- and two-bedroom apartments with community garden, courtyard, and accessible parking, adjacent to the Central MAX light rail stop.
• Rolling Green Apartments HUD-subsidized community in Hillsboro offering 24 fully accessible one- and two-bedroom apartments on three floors with elevator access, located on a quiet cul-de-sac off Tualatin Valley Highway.
• Station 162 Apartments LIHTC-subsidized community in East Portland offering 44 units (25 wheelchair-accessible one-bedroom units for disabled residents and 19 age-adaptable units for elderly residents), exercise room, community room, courtyard with garden boxes, and proximity to MAX Station.
• Shared Attendant Care Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 128+ low-income, disabled residents across five facilities
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Walsh ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIntegral member of QUAD community since the beginning. Worked with Bud Myers in 1980 to construct Myers Court Apartments and has supported development of all QUAD projects since then.
• DAO Architecture LLCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerServed as architect for QUAD's most recent building, Station 162 Apartments. Joined as sponsor for 50-Year Anniversary Gala.
• Fred Meyer Rewards ProgramminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity rewards partnership allowing shoppers to link their Fred Meyer Rewards Card to QUAD (Organization # VU898), with QUAD receiving quarterly donations based on total number of shoppers designating QUAD.
• Amazon SmileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership allowing shoppers to select QUAD as their charitable organization when shopping through Amazon Smile, generating donations.
• Upstream AccessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-disability community organization that supports QUAD residents through emergency preparedness workshops. Provided extreme heat preparedness training and supplies kits to residents at Station 162. Funded by the Clark Foundation.
• Oregon Spinal Cord Injury Connection (OSCI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization that helps QUAD residents access services like TriMet Lift through Community Health Workers. Builds community for people affected by spinal cord injury in Oregon and SW Washington.
• Shriners Children PortlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare organization that referred residents to QUAD housing. QUAD resident Tony Griggs volunteers at Shrines Hospital as a way to give back to the organization.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Center for Independent Living (CIL): Network of independent living centers (ILCs) operating across the U.S. that provide advocacy, services, and referrals rather than direct housing — but share the disability-empowerment mission and frequently partner with accessible housing providers like QUAD.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: National non-profit providing disability services including housing, employment, and accessibility programs. Operates accessible housing in select regions and shares the disability-empowerment mission, though not specifically focused on barrier-free housing like QUAD.
• National Church Residences: Large non-profit senior housing and services provider operating across multiple states. Provides accessible housing for elderly and disabled populations, including assisted living and supportive services, with a broader dementia-and-aging-in-place focus than QUAD's narrow disability specialty.
• Mercy Housing: National non-profit affordable housing developer with a 50+ state portfolio. Provides affordable, accessible apartments for low-income populations including seniors and people with disabilities, but at a much larger scale and broader mission than QUAD.
• The Arc: National non-profit advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. While broader in scope than QUAD (which focuses on physical disabilities), The Arc operates housing programs and shared-services models serving a comparable population.
• Volunteers of America: National non-profit providing affordable housing, supportive services, and care for vulnerable populations including seniors and people with disabilities. Operates a national portfolio of affordable housing units with on-site services, comparable in scale to QUAD's mission.

Direct peers

• Accessible Space, Inc. National non-profit providing affordable, accessible housing for adults with physical disabilities and brain injuries. Most direct comparable to QUAD's mission, with a statewide (Minnesota) and multi-state footprint of barrier-free apartments offering supportive services.
• Inglis House: Philadelphia-based non-profit providing accessible housing and supportive services for adults with physical disabilities, including wheelchair-accessible apartments and personal care assistance. Operates a similar model combining accessible housing with attendant care services.

Regional players

• Home Forward (Housing Authority of Portland): Portland metro housing authority that provides Section 8 vouchers, affordable housing developments, and rental assistance. QUAD residents accept Home Forward Vouchers; Home Forward is the primary public-sector partner for QUAD's LIHTC units at Station 162.

Others

• Disability Rights Advocates: National non-profit legal center advancing equal rights and opportunities for people with disabilities. While not a direct housing provider, it actively shapes the policy environment under which QUAD operates (HUD accessibility standards, ADA enforcement).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/quad_inc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC7Gn332uPqs6xwE5Jxpr5aA
• Facebookfacebook.com/QUADInc
• Instagraminstagram.com/quadinccare
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quadriplegics-united-against-dependency-quad-inc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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