The Arc of Madison County

What The Arc of Madison County does

The Arc of Madison County, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1952 and headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) across Madison County and, increasingly, statewide. It operates a unified service portfolio spanning the full life cycle: early intervention therapy for infants and toddlers, a Pediatric Outpatient Center (birth to age 5), an Autism Clinic providing diagnostic testing for children ages two to five, Community Experience Centers (including the Birdie Thornton Center), Guided Employment programs (including Project Search), and Residential Services through group homes. The organization serves 315+ individuals and employs 251-500 staff, including Direct Support Professionals, job coaches, and licensed clinical personnel.

The business model blends Medicaid-funded Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) billings with diversified philanthropic revenue: one-time and recurring donations, a tiered corporate sponsorship program (Masters $25K to Silver $1K), the annual Mike Scherer Memorial Golf Tournament, giveback events (Red Robin, Kendra Scott), vehicle donations via CARS, AmeriCorps grants, and recurring corporate partnerships (Toyota Manufacturing, General Dynamics, Knights of Columbus, Comcast NBCUniversal). The organization also commercializes TalentScout, a registered trademark toolkit for federal contractors and government agencies implementing EO 13548 and Section 503 disability-hiring compliance, sold on a tiered unit-pricing basis ($100 single unit to $750 for 10 units digital). Distribution is direct — services delivered at the organization's facilities, in family homes, and via employer worksites — with no traditional sales channel. The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on referrals, civic engagement, chamber participation, and earned media rather than paid marketing. Operationally, the organization maintains PCI DSS, WCAG 2.0 Level AA, and COPPA compliance postures and publishes annual reports (2025 Annual Report available). It is an autonomous local chapter affiliated with the national The Arc network but independently governed by its own board.

Name

The Arc of Madison County

Legal name

The Arc of Madison County, Inc.

Website

https://hsvarc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Arc of Madison County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Huntsville, Alabama serving 315+ individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through early intervention, autism diagnostics, employment support, residential services, and community experience programs, funded by Medicaid, donations, and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pediatric/School-Based Occupational Therapy (OT) (EDAKAFAA), OT Evaluations, Assessments & IEP/504 Planning Support (EDAKAFAM), Pediatric In-Home Rehabilitation Therapy (PT/OT/SLP) (HSABADAM)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Developmental disabilities programs
• Employment services adults
• Autism diagnostic clinic
• Early intervention therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals, families, and community supporters to fund programs and services
2. Golf Tournament Fundraiser: Mike Scherer Memorial Golf Tournament - annual fundraiser with sponsorship levels ranging from $1,000 to $25,000
3. Medicaid-Funded Services: Home and community-based services (HCBS) funded through Medicaid for eligible individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
4. Vehicle Donations: Partnership with CARS for vehicle donations - vehicle donations bring hundreds to thousands of dollars in support
5. Sponsorship Revenue: Event and program sponsorships from businesses including Masters ($25,000), Diamond ($10,000), Platinum ($5,000), Gold ($2,500), Silver ($1,000) tiers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Arc of Madison County is a nonprofit organization that provides direct human services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including early intervention therapy, pediatric outpatient services, autism diagnostics for children ages 2-5, community-based day programs at Community Experience Centers, residential group homes, and supported employment/job coaching. The organization also distributes the TalentScout toolkit to government agencies and federal contractors as a resource for building disability-inclusive hiring practices compliant with EO 13548 and Section 503.

Product overview

The Arc of Madison County is a nonprofit organization providing a wide variety of services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization operates as a unified service portfolio centered on community inclusion and support. Core offerings include Community Experience Centers, Guided Employment, Residential Services (group homes), Early Intervention therapy for infants and toddlers, a Pediatric Outpatient Center serving birth to 5 years, and an Autism Clinic providing testing for children ages 2-5. The organization also offers TalentScout™, a hiring toolkit for disability-inclusive employment practices. Additional services include a vehicle donation program through CARS, various tribute gift options, and the annual Mike Scherer Memorial Golf Tournament fundraiser.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TalentScout: A toolkit providing tools and insight for creating a culture of inclusion in the workplace, particularly for hiring people with autism in government agencies and federal contractors.
• The Arc @ Work

Products and services

• Community Experience Centers Community-based day programs that provide positive, immersive interactions within the local community for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, delivered at dedicated facility locations including the Birdie Thornton Center.
• Guided Employment Supported employment services providing job coaching, training, and placement assistance to help individuals with disabilities find and retain meaningful paid employment at employer partner sites.
• Residential Services Group home residential services that provide supportive yet independent living arrangements for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Early Intervention Therapy services for infants and toddlers experiencing developmental delays, delivered in home and community settings to support early childhood development.
• Pediatric Outpatient Center Outpatient pediatric clinic providing therapy and developmental services to children from birth through 5 years old.
• Autism Clinic Diagnostic clinic providing autism testing for children ages two to five, with statewide reach across Alabama through partner clinic sites.
• TalentScout Toolkit Commercial hiring toolkit providing tools and insight to create a culture of inclusion in the workplace, with content vetted by people with autism; targeted at government agencies implementing EO 13548 and federal contractors complying with Section 503 regulations on employment of people with disabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 315+ individuals served
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Goodwill Gulf CoastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile partner clinic for statewide autism diagnostic clinics. Goodwill Gulf Coast and The Arc attended the Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics to share information about autism diagnostic services across Alabama.
• General DynamicsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsor of the annual Mike Scherer Memorial Golf Tournament. General Dynamics has been a long-term supporter of The Arc's mission and fundraising efforts.
• AmeriCorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant recipient for MLK Day of Service since 2015 and September 11th Day of Service. Grants enable chapters and organizations to plan volunteer projects uniting communities in service.
• Knights of ColumbussupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerOngoing supporter presenting generous donations to The Arc of Madison County for programs and services.
• CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerVehicle donation partner enabling donors to easily contribute cars, trucks, and other vehicles. Vehicle donations bring hundreds to thousands of dollars in support.
• Comcast NBCUniversalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Comcast Cares Day - the nation's largest single-day corporate volunteer effort. Joint inclusive volunteer projects with local chapters of The Arc.
• Toyota ManufacturingsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHiring event partner offering apprenticeships and training that could lead to full-time employment for individuals with disabilities served by The Arc.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AbilityOne / SourceAmerica: Federal contractor-supported employment programs for people with disabilities, including the AbilityOne Program. Operates in the same federal contractor disability hiring space as The Arc's TalentScout toolkit, addressing compliance with Section 503 and EO 13548.
• The Arc of the United States: The national parent network of which The Arc of Madison County is a local chapter. Operates the same I/DD advocacy, employment, residential, and pediatric service mission at a national scope, providing brand standards, policy advocacy, and shared programming infrastructure.
• Goodwill Industries International: National nonprofit operating employment services, vocational rehabilitation, and disability hiring programs. Overlapping mission with The Arc of Madison County on guided employment and disability-inclusive hiring, and notably a partner via Goodwill Gulf Coast for the Mobile autism diagnostic clinic.

Direct peers

• Easterseals: A national nonprofit providing disability and autism services including early intervention, pediatric therapy, employment support, and community-based services. Directly comparable to The Arc of Madison County in service mix and target population (I/DD individuals and families), with a similar chapter-based operating model.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): A national nonprofit providing services to people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, including early intervention, residential services, employment support, and advocacy. Highly comparable multi-service I/DD operating model to The Arc of Madison County.
• Easterseals Alabama: The Alabama chapter of Easterseals providing local disability and autism services, employment programs, and pediatric therapy. Directly competes with The Arc of Madison County for the same I/DD population and Medicaid HCBS funding pool in Alabama.
• The Arc of Alabama: The state-level chapter of The Arc network serving Alabama. Operates as a sibling organization to The Arc of Madison County with overlapping advocacy, employment, and family support mandates at the state level — comparable in mission and population focus.

Others

• Special Olympics International: A global nonprofit providing sports training and athletic competition for people with intellectual disabilities. While not a direct service competitor, it overlaps with The Arc of Madison County's community inclusion mission and shares donor and volunteer audiences in Alabama.
• Vocational Rehabilitation (Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services): Alabama's state vocational rehabilitation agency operating employment services for people with disabilities. While a public-sector entity rather than a direct competitor, it operates in the same vocational rehabilitation services space as The Arc of Madison County's Guided Employment program and Medicaid waiver funding mechanisms.

Regional players

• RISE Center (Alabama): An Alabama-based disability services nonprofit providing in-home and community-based supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A regional competitor operating in the same Medicaid HCBS service space as The Arc of Madison County's residential and waiver services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/arcofmadisoncountyinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-arc-of-madison-county-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/thearcofmadisoncounty

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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