Premier Alliances

What Premier Alliances does

Premier Alliances, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Bisbee, Arizona, that has operated continuously since 1962 with a mission of improving the lives of people with disabilities in Cochise County and Southeast Arizona. The organization's core service is providing gainful employment with benefits to individuals with developmental or additional needs, delivered through its membership in the SourceAmerica network and the federal AbilityOne Program. This channel produces the majority of revenue via two long-tenured government contracts: grounds maintenance at Fort Huachuca Army Installation (held since 1995) and custodial services at the Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station (held since 2001). More than 75% of direct labor hours are performed by individuals with diagnosed disabilities, and the organization describes itself as the most significant employer of individuals with additional needs in Cochise County.

Beyond employment, Premier Alliances operates a portfolio of community programs centered on its Bisbee campus, including the 30,000-square-foot Founders Garden therapeutic space (completed 2022), an ADA-accessible Education/Conference Center available for fee-based rental, and the Founders Scholarship (up to $2,000 per recipient, administered with the Arizona Community Foundation) supporting Cochise County residents with disabilities and their caregivers. Secondary revenue streams include individual donations, corporate and foundation grants (e.g., Freeport-McMoRan, Arizona Community Foundation, Legacy Foundation), and venue rental. The organization is led by CEO Derek Jordan and COO Hilary Gardner, governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, and holds no subsidiaries, parent company, or outside equity backing.

Name

Premier Alliances

Legal name

Premier Alliances, Inc.

Website

https://premieralliances.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Premier Alliances is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Bisbee, Arizona that provides gainful employment to individuals with disabilities through federal AbilityOne Program contracts (Fort Huachuca grounds maintenance and Border Patrol custodial services), alongside community programs including a therapeutic garden, conference venue, and educational scholarships serving Cochise County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Employment & Vocational Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), Corporate & Foundation Relations (Sponsorships, Grants, Partnerships) (EDALAOAE), Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Disability employment services
• AbilityOne federal contracting
• Vocational rehabilitation services
• Nonprofit disability services
• Grounds maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bisbee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Contracts: Premier Alliances generates revenue through federal contracts secured via the AbilityOne Program, which sets aside certain federal jobs for individuals with disabilities. The organization maintains contracts for grounds maintenance at Fort Huachuca Army Installation and custodial services at Border Patrol stations.
2. Donations and Grants: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Premier Alliances accepts donations from the public, with funds directed toward education, the Founders Garden therapeutic space, or general operations. They also receive grants from organizations like Freeport-McMoRan and award grants to partner organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Premier Alliances is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides meaningful employment for individuals with disabilities through federal AbilityOne Program contracts, including grounds maintenance at Fort Huachuca Army Installation and custodial services at the Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station. It also administers the Founders Scholarship (up to $2,000 in tuition support) and operates a 30,000 square-foot therapeutic Founders Garden and an Education/Conference Center on its Bisbee Campus in Arizona.

Product overview

Premier Alliances is a nonprofit organization offering a coordinated portfolio of services focused on improving the lives of people with disabilities. The core offerings include Employment Services through the AbilityOne Program (providing federal contract jobs in grounds maintenance and custodial services), the Founders Scholarship (educational financial support up to $2,000), the Founders Garden (30,000 sq ft therapeutic outdoor space), and the Education/Conference Center (professional meeting facility). These services work together to advance the organization's mission of meaningful employment, educational access, and community partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Employment Services (AbilityOne Program)
• Founders Scholarship Educational scholarship program providing up to $2,000 in tuition support for Cochise County residents who either have a disability or are caretakers of someone with a disability, to pursue education at accredited institutions. Administered in partnership with the Arizona Community Foundation.
• Founders Garden A 30,000 square-foot therapeutic outdoor space on the Bisbee Campus designed for sensory experiences, horticultural therapy, and community healing, featuring accessible pathways, water elements, and natural experiences focused on sound, touch, and fragrance.
• Education/Conference Center Rental A fully furnished, modern professional space available for meetings, conferences, trainings, and special events, featuring ADA accessibility, high-speed internet, flat-screen televisions, breakout rooms, and catering accommodations. Available for a fee to nonprofits, businesses, civic organizations, and local governments.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 75% of direct labor hours are performed by individuals with diagnosed disabilities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SourceAmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier Alliances is a member of SourceAmerica, a nonprofit advocacy group that supports smaller nonprofit agencies in their efforts to secure and maintain federal contracts. Through SourceAmerica, employees have access to training, professional development opportunities, and certifications.
• AbilityOne ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal program that sets aside certain job opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Premier Alliances secures and maintains contracts through this program for grounds maintenance and custodial services.
• Arizona Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in administering the Founders Scholarship program, which provides up to $2,000 in tuition support for Cochise County residents with disabilities or their caretakers.
• Echoing Hope RanchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier Alliances awarded a $3,700 grant to support a new Day Treatment and Training Adult facility. Echoing Hope Ranch provides services for adults with autism and other additional needs. Premier Alliances houses Echoing Hope Ranch's administrative offices on their campus. Partnership spans more than five years.
• Freeport-McMoRanminorOthersAwarded a $4,000 Site Investment Grant to Premier Alliances for HVAC replacement at the Education/Conference Center. Represents Freeport-McMoRan's commitment to supporting local organizations.
• Legacy Foundation of Southeast ArizonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on community resource guide to strengthen access to resources in Cochise County. Premier Alliances highlights the Legacy Foundation Community Resource Guide.
• SEAGO Area Agency on AgingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner providing valuable resources and programs for the region's aging population.
• Copper Queen Community HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner serving the local community in partnership with Premier Alliances.
• US Department of AgricultureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner listed as a community partner of Premier Alliances.
• Arizona Complete HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth plan partner collaborating with Premier Alliances on community health initiatives.
• Center on Rural InnovationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit partner supporting rural innovation and economic development.
• Bisbee Senior CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner providing services for seniors in the Bisbee community.
• Bisbee Science LabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner promoting science education and exploration in the community.
• Cochise Harm ReductionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity health partner providing harm reduction services in Cochise County.
• Step Up Bisbee/NacominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner dedicated to keeping low-income elderly and/or disabled homeowners living safely and independently through volunteer home repair services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: A leading nonprofit providing disability services including employment, education, and rehabilitation across the U.S. Comparable mission focus on improving outcomes for people with disabilities, though service mix is broader than Premier Alliances' contract-employment model.
• Goodwill Industries International: The largest nonprofit network providing employment and training for individuals with disabilities and other barriers. Operates many AbilityOne contracts but also broader retail and workforce programs, making it a broader incumbent operating similar disability employment programming.
• The Arc of the United States: A national advocacy and direct-service organization supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Operates local chapters providing employment and community services, overlapping with Premier Alliances' mission and population served.
• Volunteers of America: A national nonprofit providing human services including disability employment, housing, and recovery programs. Comparable as a multi-program nonprofit with similar funding structures (federal contracts, grants, donations).

Others

• SourceAmerica: The AbilityOne central nonprofit of which Premier Alliances is a member agency, supporting smaller nonprofits in securing federal contracts. Not a direct competitor but a closely related ecosystem participant governing Premier Alliances' contract access.

Direct peers

• PRIDE Industries: A large AbilityOne-affiliated nonprofit providing custodial, grounds, and facilities services to federal customers while employing people with disabilities. Directly comparable on AbilityOne contract services and disability employment mission.
• Opportunity Partners: A Minnesota-based AbilityOne-affiliated nonprofit providing employment and support services for people with disabilities, including federal contract services. Comparable operating model, mission, and AbilityOne affiliation to Premier Alliances.
• CW Resources: An AbilityOne-affiliated nonprofit agency providing custodial, grounds maintenance, and facility services for federal and commercial customers while employing individuals with disabilities. Operates a similar contract-employment model to Premier Alliances.
• Melwood: One of the largest AbilityOne-affiliated nonprofit agencies, providing employment and support services for people with disabilities through federal contracts. Directly comparable to Premier Alliances on AbilityOne contracting, mission, and operating model.
• National Industries for the Blind (NIB): A central nonprofit designated under the AbilityOne Program to create employment opportunities for people who are blind. Operates in the same AbilityOne regulatory environment as Premier Alliances, securing federal contracts on behalf of its affiliated agencies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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