Hattie Larlham

Name

Hattie Larlham

Legal name

Hattie Larlham

Website

https://www.hattielarlham.org/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Hattie Larlham is a Northeast and Central Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1961, that provides residential care, medical services, day programs, early childhood education, and employment training for 1,600-1,700 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Revenue comes from Medicaid waivers, county board contracts, donations, and a social-enterprise dog care business.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Human Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Respite Care for Adults with Disabilities / Special Needs (HSABAGAI), Transition & School-Readiness Support for Special Needs Children (HSAAAIAO), Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare (HSAAAIAC)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Residential care services
• Specialized nursing care
• Vocational training programs
• Early childhood intervention

Headquarters

HQ city

Mantua

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Program Service Fees: Hattie Larlham receives funding through Medicaid waivers, state developmental disabilities funding, and contracts with county boards of developmental disabilities for residential services, adult day programs, employment services, and respite care.
2. Individual and Corporate Donations: The organization raises funds through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, planned giving, and the Hattie Larlham Foundation. Major annual events include the Bright & Blue Gala, Sugar Bush Golf Classic, and Circle of Caring fundraiser.
3. Social Enterprise Revenue: Hattie's Doggie Day Care & Boarding operates as a social enterprise generating revenue while providing work training for adults with developmental disabilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hattie Larlham provides residential, medical, therapeutic, and community-based programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Northeast Ohio. Services span intermediate care at the Hattie Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities, community homes, shared living, adult day support, respite, employment services, and early childhood intervention at the Dahlberg Gibson Learning Center. The organization also operates Hattie's Doggie Day Care & Boarding as an earned-income social enterprise.

Product overview

Hattie Larlham operates as a nonprofit organization providing comprehensive care and support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Northeast and Central Ohio. The organization offers a multi-service portfolio centered on residential care (Community Homes, the Hattie Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities with its Intermediate Care Facilities, Respite Services, and Shared Living), community-based programs (Adult Day Support & Recreation including Franklin County Recreation and Excel at Hattie Larlham, the Dahlberg Gibson Learning Center for early childhood education, and Employment Services for vocational training), and a social enterprise (Hattie's Doggie Day Care & Boarding). Currently, Hattie Larlham is executing a $17.2M Building on a Legacy Capital Campaign to expand its flagship Center with a new respiratory wing and facility-wide renovations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hattie Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities (ICF) 24/7 intermediate care facility providing skilled nursing and residential services for children with severe and profound disabilities, located in Northeast Ohio.
• Community Homes Community-based residential homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing supported living away from institutional settings.
• Respite Services Short-term, temporary care services provided to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to give family caregivers a break.
• Shared Living Program that pairs individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with shared living providers/host families for in-home support.
• Adult Day Support Structured daytime program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities offering activities, supervision, and community engagement.
• Employment Services Vocational training and supported employment programs helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities prepare for and maintain jobs.
• Early Childhood Intervention Therapy and developmental services for young children with developmental delays, including inclusive preschool programming.
• Dahlberg Gibson Learning Center Outpatient learning center delivering developmental and therapeutic services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Hattie's Doggie Day Care & Boarding Dog daycare and overnight boarding service operating as a social enterprise whose proceeds support Hattie Larlham's disability services mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,320 classroom education hours dedicated to students at Dahlberg Gibson Learning Center each year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Ohio Provider Management Services Organization, LLC (Ohio Provider MSO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2025Three of Ohio's leading providers of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (Hattie Larlham, ARC Industries, and another unnamed provider) joined forces to create the Ohio Provider Management Services Organization, LLC (Ohio Provider MSO). This partnership aims to empower disability services organizations in Ohio through shared resources, expertise, and collaborative development.
• Lakeside Sand & GravelcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLongtime neighbors and supporters of the Hattie Larlham Center since the organization's founding. The Kotkowski family and Lakeside Sand & Gravel have been generous supporters for more than 50 years through personal giving, corporate sponsorship, and annual third-party fundraising events. Owner Ron Kotkowski serves on the Hattie Larlham Board of Directors.
• The Middlefield Banking CompanymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the Sugar Bush Golf Classic since 1986, helping raise over $1,075,000 for Hattie Larlham programs and services. President and CEO Tom Caldwell actively supports the cause.
• The Alpha GroupmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of Hattie Larlham's Circle of Caring fundraiser, supporting programs and services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Love, Tito'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Bright & Blue Gala, providing signature martinis for the event.
• Brewer-GarrettmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the 40th Annual Golf Classic in 2026.
• Fraternal Order of Eagles #2436minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Golf Ball Drop Raffle at the Sugar Bush Golf Classic, with grand prize of $1,500 plus 5 additional prizes.
• GOJOmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmployer partner providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities through Hattie Larlham's employment services program.
• Applied Medical TechnologiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmployer partner providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities through Hattie Larlham's employment services program.
• Essendant of TwinsburgminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmployer partner providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities through Hattie Larlham's employment services program.
• Winking LizardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant employer partner providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities through Hattie Larlham's employment services program.
• Steak n' ShakeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant employer partner providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities through Hattie Larlham's employment services program.
• PaneraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmployment partner where Hattie Larlham program participants work, providing long-term employment opportunities.
• Local Lions ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered with Lakeside Sand & Gravel to provide lunch and donate all sales proceeds to Hattie Larlham at annual events. Also partnering with ACHIEVE program for eyeglass collection community service project.
• Sugar Bush Golf ClubmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerOwned and operated by the Koval family, Sugar Bush Golf Club hosts the annual Sugar Bush Golf Classic benefitting Hattie Larlham since 1986. The Koval family has provided significant flexibility and support for rescheduling events during COVID-19.
• Kim Slezak PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent photography partner capturing moments at Hattie Larlham's Bright & Blue Gala.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ARC Industries: Ohio-based nonprofit provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Co-founded Ohio Provider MSO with Hattie Larlham in 2023, making it a direct operational and strategic peer within the same state and population focus.
• Melmark: Nonprofit provider of residential, educational, and clinical services for individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and developmental disabilities. Comparable specialized residential schools and lifespan service model.

Broad incumbents

• Benchmark Human Services: Large multi-state nonprofit providing residential, day, employment, and behavioral services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism. Comparable service portfolio and Medicaid-funded residential care model, but operates at significantly greater national scale.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): National affiliate network providing housing, employment, and day services to people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Comparable residential and employment service model across a national footprint.
• The Arc: National organization with affiliated local chapters providing advocacy, residential supports, employment, and day programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Operates a similar multi-service IDD model with state-level chapters.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability services including early intervention, employment, and community-based supports. Comparable early childhood education (Step Up To Quality accreditation overlap) and employment service lines for people with disabilities.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Large diversified provider of home and community-based services including IDD supports, home health, and behavioral health. Comparable Medicaid-funded residential and day services for IDD populations, but at significantly greater national scale.

Regional players

• Sunshine Communities: Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan nonprofit serving individuals with developmental disabilities through residential, vocational, and recreation programs. Direct peer in Ohio with similar ICF/residential and employment services model.
• Echoing Hills: Ohio-based nonprofit providing residential, day, and vocational services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Comparable service mix including community homes and employment training within Ohio.
• Koinonia: Northeast Ohio nonprofit providing residential, vocational, and community-based services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Direct regional peer in Ohio with similar ICF, community homes, and employment services portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HattieLarlham
• Facebookfacebook.com/hattielarlham
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hattie-larlham
• Instagraminstagram.com/hattie_larlham

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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