Lifespire

Name

Lifespire

Website

https://lifespire.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Social Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

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

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Self-Advocacy & Self-Determination Training (EDAKANAI), Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Residential support programs
• Day habilitation services
• Career development services
• Community-based support

Headquarters

HQ city

Hewlett

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-funded social services: Lifespire operates as a nonprofit organization providing services to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, likely funded through government programs such as OPWDD (Office for People With Developmental Disabilities).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lifespire is a nonprofit social services organization that provides residential programs, day programs, and career development services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization operates 135 certified sites across 7 New York counties, employing more than 500 staff members to deliver direct support, vocational training, and community integration services. Services are funded primarily through New York State government programs such as OPWDD.

Product overview

Lifespire is a nonprofit organization providing services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York. The organization operates 135 certified sites across 7 New York counties and employs more than 500 staff members. Their service offerings include day programs, residential programs, career development, and employment support services. The organization provides training programs through RELIAS LMS and offers comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, and financial security benefits. Lifespire represents a multi-service social services provider rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Programs Residential housing and support services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, provided at certified sites across 7 New York counties. Includes day, night, and weekend shift support delivered by Direct Support Professionals and oversight by Residence Managers, Assistant Managers, and Residential Program Coordinators.
• Day Programs Structured daytime programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities that provide social engagement, skill-building activities, and community participation opportunities at Lifespire's certified sites.
• Career Development and Employment Support Services Career development and employment support services that help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build vocational skills, prepare for work, and obtain employment in their communities.
• Direct Support Professional (DSP) Staffing Services Frontline caregiving and support delivered by Direct Support Professionals, including day, night, and weekend shift coverage, supporting program participants across Lifespire's residential and day programs. A current valid NY State driver's license and US work authorization are required; annual full-time DSP salary is $30,030.
• Registered Nurse (RN) Services Nursing services delivered by licensed Registered Nurses to program participants, including coordination of nursing care, applying thorough and current knowledge of nursing methods and practices, and collaborating as a professional team player.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Tavella Plumbing and Heating Corp.minorOthers · 1 January 2026Tavella Plumbing and Heating Corp. was honored at the 2026 Lifespire Bowlathon for their outstanding partnership and continued cooperation and support of the organization.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• YAI (Young Adult Institute): One of the largest nonprofit providers of services for people with I/DD in the New York region, offering residential, day, employment, and clinical programs — directly comparable to Lifespire in mission, service mix, OPWDD funding model, and NYC geographic footprint.
• HeartShare Human Services of New York: Large NY nonprofit offering residential, day, educational, and vocational programs for people with I/DD and other disabilities — directly comparable service mix, payer (OPWDD), and regional concentration.
• Community Options: National nonprofit operating residential, day, and employment programs for individuals with I/DD; comparable service portfolio, funding structure, and operational model across multiple states.
• Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State: Statewide nonprofit network providing residential, day, vocational, and advocacy services for individuals with cerebral palsy and other I/DD; comparable OPWDD-funded, multi-site service model across New York.
• AHRC New York City (ADAPT Community Network): Major New York City-based nonprofit serving individuals with I/DD through residential, day, employment, and clinical services under OPWDD — a direct competitor to Lifespire with comparable scale and service portfolio.
• Birch Family Services: NYC-based nonprofit providing residential, day, educational, and employment services to children and adults with I/DD; closely comparable in target population, OPWDD funding, and integrated service model.
• HASC (Hebrew Academy for Special Children): New York-based nonprofit providing residential, day, and clinical services to people with I/DD; comparable OPWDD funding model, population, and residential services.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability and community-based services including residential, employment, and day programs; broader portfolio than Lifespire but directly overlapping I/DD service categories.
• The Arc of the United States: National federation of state and local chapters providing I/DD services, advocacy, and employment supports; broader footprint and policy focus than Lifespire but overlapping service categories and funding models.

Regional players

• Vinfen: Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing residential, day, and employment services to people with I/DD and behavioral health needs; comparable service mix and payer model but primarily serves New England rather than NY.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LifespireInc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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