The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation

Name

The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation

Legal name

The Arc Tampa Bay

Website

https://thearctb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Individual and Family Services (6241)

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

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ), Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI), Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Schools & Life Skills Programs (EDAKAAAD), Interagency Coordination & Case Management (VR, DD, Medicaid Waivers) (EDAKANAM)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Residential habilitation programs
• Supported employment services
• Adult day training
• Applied behavior analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Clearwater

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Medicaid Waiver Program Funding: Primary funding source through the Agency for Persons with Disabilities' Home and Community Based Medicaid Waiver program. Individuals funded through this program are case managed by Waiver Support Coordinators who develop cost plans to procure funding.
2. Foundation Fundraising: The UPARC Foundation (now The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation), established in February 1979 as a separate 501(c)(3), raises funds to supplement government funding. Balance of funding raised by the foundation.
3. Private Pay: The organization works with families who wish to privately pay for services, typically for Adult Day Program or Employment Services. Waterfall Apartment Program has minimal costs for private pay participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation delivers a comprehensive continuum of human services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including adult day training programs, supported employment, psychosocial rehabilitation, residential habilitation in 16 group homes, transitional independent living at Waterfall Apartments, ABA therapy for children with autism, and accessible transportation. Services are delivered directly through the organization's facilities across northern Pinellas County, Florida, and are primarily funded through Florida's Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) Home and Community Based Medicaid Waiver program, with private-pay and foundation-supported alternatives available.

Product overview

The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation is a non-profit organization providing a comprehensive portfolio of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization operates multiple programs including Adult Day Training Programs at three sites (Long Center, Tarpon Springs, Harborside Studios), Supported Employment Program, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, CVS Retail Training, and a new Culinary Institute launching in 2025. Residential services include 16 group homes with specialized care (aging/medical, behavior focus, autism, Prader-Willi syndrome) and Waterfall Apartments for transitional independent living. The Richard B. Funk Center for Great Expectations provides ABA therapy for children with autism. Additional services include transportation, volunteer programs, and advocacy resources. Services are primarily funded through the Agency for Persons with Disabilities Medicaid Waiver program with private pay options available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Culinary Institute: A 16-week culinary training program scheduled to commence in September 2025, preparing students for entry-level positions in food service establishments.
• Richard B. Funk Center For Great Expectations
• Waterfall Apartments
• Harborside Studios

Products and services

• Adult Day Training Programs Daytime life-skills, arts, recreation, and community-integration programming for adults (22+) with intellectual and developmental disabilities, delivered Monday-Friday 8 AM-2 PM at three locations in northern Pinellas County and southern Pasco County.
• Supported Employment Program Community-based employment placement, job coaching, and long-term follow-along supports for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, leveraging partnerships with 50+ local employers including Publix, Walmart, Dollar Tree, McDonald's, and Home Depot.
• Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Group-based psychosocial rehabilitation combining therapeutic activities, symptom education, and skills-building for adults dually diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health conditions.
• CVS Retail and Customer Service Training Program Simulated retail and customer service vocational training program preparing adults with IDD for roles as retail associates and greeters, using a CVS-branded simulated store environment with POS and inventory training.
• Culinary Institute 16-week culinary arts training program divided into four four-week tiers, covering food safety/sanitation, knife skills, and culinary foundations, culminating in a SafeStaff Food Handler certification, for adults with developmental disabilities seeking food-service employment.
• Residential Habilitation Programs 24-hour residential habilitation in 16 agency-operated group homes across northern Pinellas County, including specialized Aging/Medical, Behavior Focus, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Prader-Willi Syndrome homes, serving adults (21+) with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Waterfall Apartments Transitional independent-living apartment complex offering studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units for up to 24 adults with IDD, with on-call staff support to develop self-sufficiency.
• Richard B. Funk Center for Great Expectations Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) clinic serving children ages 1-12 with Autism Spectrum Disorder, providing individualized assessments, 1:1 therapy with Registered Behavior Technicians, and BCBA clinical oversight.
• Transportation Services Accessible transportation services for program participants, using a fleet of 35 vehicles (11 wheelchair-equipped) for medical, nutrition, shopping, employment, education, and recreation trips in northern and central Pinellas County.

Quantifiable outcome

• Individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome have achieved significant weight loss through specialized medical guidance from Dr. Daniel Driscoll at University of Florida
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United Way SuncoastcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with United Way Suncoast for the newest Employment Services program, the Culinary Institute, scheduled to commence services in September 2025. The 16-week culinary training program prepares students for entry-level positions in food service establishments.
• City of ClearwatercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Partnership with City of Clearwater for the Long Center facility, which is owned and operated by the City. The Arc Tampa Bay is a tenant with access to over 75,000 square feet of space including Olympic-sized pool, basketball courts, fitness center, and outdoor recreational facilities. This arrangement includes an in-kind donation from the City for use of space.
• University of Florida / Dr. Daniel DriscollcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical oversight partnership with Dr. Daniel Driscoll from University of Florida for individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome. Dr. Driscoll is considered one of the world's leading researchers and physicians for Prader-Willi and was recently inducted into the Johns Hopkins University Society of Scholars.
• Clearwater Parks and RecreationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccess to Clearwater's Aging Well Program activities and recreational facilities through the partnership at the Long Center.
• Florida Division of Vocational RehabilitationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral pathway for employment services; VR funds the total Culinary Institute program cost with pre-authorization for eligible individuals.
• Pinellas County SchoolsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoordination for educational resources and transition services for students with disabilities through the Exceptional Student Education Department.
• FDLRS GulfcoastminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChild Find screening services for children birth to 5 years who may have developmental delays; provides assistive technology support for families.
• CVS PharmacyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCVS Retail and Customer Service Training Program simulates a CVS store environment for training with product shelves and cash register for practice. The Arc Tampa Bay is a tenant of the City of Clearwater at the Long Center facility.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Arc of Florida: State-level chapter of The Arc network of which The Arc Tampa Bay is a chartered unit. Directly comparable as the parent state organization providing advocacy and network coordination, with affiliate chapters operating IDD services throughout Florida.
• Hattie Larlham: Ohio-based nonprofit providing residential, day, and therapeutic services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including specialized medical care. Comparable as a multi-program nonprofit IDD provider with both community-based and residential settings.
• St. Coletta of Greater Washington: Nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism through residential programs, day services, and supported employment. Highly comparable as a regional nonprofit IDD provider with comprehensive lifespan services.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability and community-based services including adult day programs, employment services, and residential supports. Highly comparable mission and service mix, with a national affiliate network of locally governed chapters similar to The Arc model.
• Help at Home: Large national provider of in-home personal care and community-based services for individuals with IDD and aging populations receiving Medicaid waiver funding. Comparable through Medicaid-funded IDD service delivery and waiver support coordination.
• Bayada Home Health Care: Large nonprofit home health and personal care services provider serving pediatric and adult populations with disabilities. Comparable through Medicaid-funded home and community-based service delivery for IDD populations, though primarily in-home care model.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Public company providing home and community-based health services including IDD residential services, behavioral health, and pharmacy. Comparable through its IDD residential and day services segment, though operates at significantly larger scale and across many states.
• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): One of the largest national providers of home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including residential habilitation, day programs, and supported employment. Comparable as a multi-state IDD services operator; broader in geographic reach than The Arc Tampa Bay.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): National nonprofit affiliate network providing services for individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, including residential, day, and employment supports. Comparable as a national nonprofit disability services network with locally operated affiliates.

Others

• The Arc of the United States: National headquarters of The Arc network providing advocacy, research, and chapter support. Relevant as the national parent organization of The Arc Tampa Bay and adjacent in mission, though does not directly deliver local services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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