American Network of Community Options and Resources

What American Network of Community Options and Resources does

ANCOR (American Network of Community Options and Resources) is a 501(c)(6) national nonprofit membership association founded in 1970 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. It represents community-based providers of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), serving as the leading policy and advocacy voice for the sector in the United States. ANCOR's core offerings span four functional areas: federal and state policy advocacy (including the ANCOR Amplifier digital platform, the ANCOR DC PAC, and the annual Hill Day coordinating 280+ Congressional meetings in 2025), professional development and convening (ANCOR Connect annual conference with nearly 1,300 attendees in 2025, Policy Summit, DSP Ambassador Program, webinars), research and thought leadership (annual State of America's Direct Support Workforce Crisis report, Executive Compensation Study, National Technology Solutions survey), and member resources (Medicaid Resource Center, Connected Community online platform, ANCOR Links podcast, DSP Recognition Week campaign).

ANCOR generates revenue through a diversified mix including tiered membership dues from provider organizations, conference registration fees ($599-$1,099 for ANCOR Connect depending on member status and timing), DSP Ambassador Program enrollment ($600 member / $800 non-member), corporate sponsorships (Elevance Health, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Mutual of America, and others), and e-commerce merchandise sales via the DSP Recognition Week Store. The organization operates affiliated entities including the ANCOR Foundation (501(c)(3) charitable arm) and ANCOR DC PAC, and maintains an ecosystem of technology and service partnerships (Kibu, Statewise, BI Collaborative, Therap Services, HHAeXchange, Sandata, and others) serving over 40 member organizations across 18 states. Customer segments are primarily community-based I/DD provider organizations, with secondary engagement of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), state agencies, managed care organizations, and individuals with I/DD.

Name

American Network of Community Options and Resources

Legal name

American Network of Community Options and Resources

Website

https://ancor.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ANCOR is a national nonprofit trade association founded in 1970 that advocates for community-based providers serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, delivering policy advocacy, professional development, research, and member services to I/DD provider organizations across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Services Advocacy

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Affairs & Government Relations (MPAAADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nonprofit & Cause Communications (BPAFADAK)

Keywords

• Disability services advocacy
• Nonprofit membership association
• I/DD provider support
• Policy advocacy organization
• Community-based services

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for provider organizations providing community-based disability services, with tiered benefits including access to resources, advocacy support, and member-only content
2. Conference Registration: Revenue from Policy Summit & Hill Day events with tiered pricing for members and non-members; includes early bird and standard registration rates
3. DSP Ambassador Program Enrollment: Program enrollment fees for DSPs ($600 for ANCOR members, $800 for non-members) covering training, materials, and in-person experiences
4. DSP Recognition Week Store: E-commerce sales of branded merchandise including T-shirts, bags, tumblers, and other promotional items for DSP Recognition Week celebrations
5. Sponsorships: Sponsorship revenue from corporate partners supporting events such as Policy Summit, ANCOR Connect, and Hill Day activities

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

ANCOR is a nonprofit membership association that advocates on behalf of community-based providers serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). It delivers federal and state policy advocacy, training and credentialing programs for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), annual member events and conferences, and industry research and publications to its member provider agencies across the United States.

Product overview

ANCOR (American Network of Community Options and Resources) is a national membership association for providers of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). ANCOR offers a portfolio of advocacy platforms (ANCOR Amplifier), member communities (Connected Community), professional development programs (DSP Ambassador Program), annual conferences (ANCOR Connect, Policy Summit & Hill Day), awareness campaigns (DSP Recognition Week), informational resources (Medicaid Resource Center), content programming (ANCOR Links podcast), and research publications (State of America's Direct Support Workforce Crisis reports). The organization does not offer a unified software product but rather serves as a convening, advocacy, and resource-sharing body for the I/DD provider community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ANCOR Foundation: ANCOR's 501(c)(3) charitable organization focused on disability services and community inclusion.
• ANCOR DC PAC
• ANCOR Amplifier
• ANCOR Connect
• ANCOR Links

Products and services

• ANCOR Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Tens of thousands of advocates mobilized annually to contact Congress and speak up for community providers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The BI CollaborativecoreTechnology or Integration · 16 April 2024Gold partner providing business intelligence and data analytics expertise to I/DD providers. Conducts webinars on data-driven organizations, value-based reimbursement, and provider journeys to becoming data-driven. Partners with Mainstay Life Services as case study subject for Pennsylvania value-based contracting success.
• StatewisecoreTechnology or IntegrationGold partner providing unified software for Medicaid providers in pediatric, I/DD, and personal care services. Offers operational streamlining, compliance assurance, and exceptional care delivery tools. Serves over 40 ANCOR members across 18 states with purpose-built I/DD-specific tools.
• KibucoreTechnology or IntegrationModern platform for disability service providers offering programming content, compliance tools, EVV, integrated billing, eMAR, time tracking, and Life Plan Goal Tracking. Reduces administrative burden through AI-assisted report generation and speech-to-text notes. Serves over 40 ANCOR members across 18 states.
• DIRECTV for BUSINESSminorOthersBronze partner providing entertainment solutions for I/DD facilities including HD channels, premium programming, and nationwide coverage with 99% signal reliability. Offers value-based services for group homes and residential facilities.
• Mutual of AmericaminorOthersFinancial services sponsor for ANCOR Policy Summit & Hill Day events, supporting the national advocacy gathering for disability services policy.
• Elevance HealthminorOthersHealth insurance sponsor for 2025 Policy Summit & Hill Day supporting advocacy efforts for disability services and community-based care.
• iCareManagerminorOthersSponsor of 2025 Policy Summit & Hill Day supporting ANCOR's advocacy work and DSP recognition efforts.
• Jazz PharmaceuticalsminorOthersSponsor of 2025 Policy Summit & Hill Day supporting ANCOR's advocacy and community provider support activities.
• Mainstay Life ServicesminorOthersPennsylvania provider case study demonstrating data-driven leadership success under Pennsylvania ODP's Performance-Based Contracting model, demonstrating how measurement and accountability positioned the organization for excellence.
• Keystone Human ServicesminorOthersAffiliated with Mainstay Life Services as an affiliate partner in Pennsylvania's value-based reimbursement environment, sharing insights on data-driven organizational transformation.
• Soapbox ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner scheduling Congressional Hill Day meetings for ANCOR advocacy events, organizing and coordinating advocate schedules with congressional offices.
• ANCOR FoundationcoreOthersANCOR's 501(c)(3) charitable organization supporting the mission and work of the association through fundraising and charitable programs.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• National Council on Independent Living: Federation of Centers for Independent Living advocating for disability rights and community-based services. Overlaps with ANCOR on Olmstead, HCBS, and disability rights advocacy, though oriented toward independent living centers rather than I/DD providers.

Direct peers

• United Cerebral Palsy: National disability services and advocacy organization with affiliate provider network. Comparable as both a service provider and federal advocacy body within the I/DD ecosystem, historically overlapping with ANCOR's policy priorities.
• National Disability Rights Network: Federation of disability rights advocacy organizations providing legal and advocacy services. Comparable federal advocacy footprint and policy priorities (ADA, Olmstead, HCBS), though focused on individual legal protection rather than provider interests.
• The Arc of the United States: National disability advocacy organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Directly comparable as a peer I/DD advocacy body operating with chapter networks and federal lobbying focus, though oriented toward self-advocates and families rather than provider organizations.
• NASDDDS (National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services): Membership association for state I/DD agency directors who fund and oversee the very providers ANCOR represents. Highly comparable operating model (membership association, federal advocacy, annual conferences, research reports) on the government-payer side of the same I/DD ecosystem.
• AAIDD (American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities): Professional association advancing research, education, and policy on intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable membership-driven model with conferences, publications, and federal advocacy, though focused on professionals and researchers rather than service providers.
• ADvancing States: National association of state aging and disability agencies. Operates a comparable membership association model with conferences, federal advocacy, and research, covering adjacent HCBS and aging-services policy territory relevant to ANCOR members.

Broad incumbents

• Autism Society of America: Large national disability organization with broader mandate across the autism spectrum. Overlaps with ANCOR's I/DD policy advocacy on issues like HCBS and Medicaid but addresses a wider diagnostic population and grassroots audience.
• LeadingAge: National association of nonprofit aging-services providers. Operates a similar membership association model with major conferences, federal advocacy, and workforce programs, though focused on aging services rather than I/DD. Comparable on business model and scale.

Others

• Case for Inclusion: Advocacy initiative housed under ANCOR's priorities that ranks states on I/DD services quality. Directly linked to ANCOR's policy advocacy and uses United Health Foundation data; useful as an adjacent ecosystem initiative rather than a standalone peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TheRealANCOR
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheRealANCOR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-network-community-options-resources

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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