St Coletta of Wisconsin

What St Coletta of Wisconsin does

St. Coletta of Wisconsin, Inc. is a private nonprofit organization founded in 1904 and sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi that delivers residential, vocational, and community-based support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Its core offerings include group-home and independent-living residential housing (across Wisconsin homes and nine Illinois homes), three day programs (Achieve, Excel, Golden Options), the Access Day Program for community-based employment placement, an Intergenerational Care Center (IGC), personalized case management with Individual Service Plans, transportation services (including handicap-accessible vehicles), Wisconsin Respite care, and Special Olympics athletic programming. Operations are organized across four Wisconsin sites — Jefferson headquarters, New Berlin, Brookfield, and Waukesha — and extend into Northern Illinois.

The revenue model combines three streams: (1) government funding and Medicaid/IRIS waiver reimbursements for IDD services such as Family Care, which the organization has publicly advocated to increase since 2016; (2) private donations, planned giving, stock transfers, corporate matching, and proceeds from signature events including the annual Saints and Sisters Celebration and the IL Friends Golf Outing; and (3) program/service fees (e.g., respite, day programs) where applicable. Caregiver (Direct Support Professional) hiring is a critical operational dependency — the organization advertises $19/hour starting wages, well above the $10.50 Wisconsin DSP reimbursement that has remained unchanged for roughly 12 years and which President Ted Behncke has elevated through the Governor's Task Force on Caregiving since 2019.

The technology footprint is limited to standard nonprofit service-delivery infrastructure: an SSL-secured website (stcolettawi.org), a transportation status system (sctrans.stcolettawi.org), an online storefront/promo store, email newsletter and blog/social-media channels, and Paylocity for hiring. There is no disclosed AI/ML capability, proprietary software product, or platform technology beyond these operational systems. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors, led by President Ted Behncke, Vice President Robin Baker, and Director of IT Tim Brand, and is affiliated with the broader Corporate Ministries Network of Franciscan-sponsored disability services providers. St. Coletta is currently operating under a 2025–2028 Strategic Plan with refreshed mission and vision statements.

Name

St Coletta of Wisconsin

Legal name

St. Coletta of Wisconsin, Inc.

Website

https://stcolettawi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

St. Coletta of Wisconsin is a Franciscan-sponsored nonprofit founded in 1904 that provides residential housing, day programs, vocational training, transportation, and case management for adults with developmental disabilities across Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Developmental Disability Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Residential care programs
• Vocational day programs
• Community employment support
• Respite care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jefferson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding & Medicaid Reimbursements: State-funded programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, including Family Care and Medicaid waiver services. The organization has been advocating for increased reimbursement rates since 2016.
2. Private Donations & Fundraising: Individual donations, memorial gifts, corporate gift matching, stock transfers, planned giving, and special event proceeds including auction items from the annual Saints and Sisters Celebration.
3. Service Fees: Fees for various programs and services provided to individuals and families, including respite care and specialized day programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Coletta of Wisconsin provides residential housing, vocational day programs, transportation, community employment assistance, intergenerational care, and case management for adults with developmental disabilities across Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Programs include Achieve, Excel, and Golden Options day programs, group homes, respite care, and behavioral health services, funded primarily through state programs, Medicaid waivers, and private donations.

Product overview

St. Coletta of Wisconsin is a premier provider of services for adults with developmental disabilities, offering a comprehensive suite of programs including Residential Housing, Vocational Day Programs (Achieve, Excel, Golden Options), Transportation, Meaningful Community Employment (Access Day Program), Intergenerational Care Center, Personalized Case Management, and Wisconsin Respite services. Operating since 1904, the organization serves individuals in Wisconsin and northern Illinois with a focus on inclusion, personal growth, and quality of life.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Housing for Adults with Disabilities

Quantifiable outcome

• 8 medals won at 2023 Special Olympics State Track Meet
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sisters of St. Francis of AssisicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding sponsor organization providing spiritual guidance, mission alignment, and ongoing sponsorship. The Sisters have been affiliated with St. Coletta since 1904 and are celebrating 175 years of dedicated service. Sr. Joanne Schatzlein and the Sisters provide leadership on Franciscan values and mission effectiveness.
• New Berlin Chamber of Commerce & Visitors BureauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWelcomed St. Coletta's new Intergenerational Care Center in New Berlin with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Partnered for community integration and local business networking.
• Jefferson County Humane SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer partnership where St. Coletta clients volunteer at the shelter. Client Laurie has been volunteering for four years providing animal care and socialization. St. Coletta clients engage in community service learning through this partnership.
• Special Olympics WisconsincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing athletic partnership providing competitive sports opportunities for clients. St. Coletta athletes compete in track, bowling, basketball, bocce, and other events. 8 medals won at 2023 State Track Meet. Miss Wisconsin is on the Special Olympics Wisconsin Board.
• Best Buddies InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFriendship and leadership development program for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. Anthony Kennedy Shriver, Founder, participated in 120th anniversary celebration via video tribute.
• Marquette UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partnership providing student placements and practical training experience for Marquette University students at St. Coletta facilities.
• Corporate Ministries NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFranciscan-sponsored network including: Franciscan Shore, St. Coletta's of Illinois, Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Elizabeth School, Cardinal Cushing Centers, Canticle & Juniper Courts, and St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care. Shared mission, values, and best practices across organizations.
• Royal Melbourne Country ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for the 26th Annual Illinois Friends Golf Outing held in Long Grove, IL. Annual fundraising event supporting St. Coletta's Illinois residential homes.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st--coletta-of-wisconsin

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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