The Arc of Tri-Cities

What The Arc of Tri-Cities does

The Arc of Tri-Cities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1952 and headquartered at 1455 SE Fowler St, Richland, WA, serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families in the Tri-Cities, Washington community. The organization operates a direct-service delivery model providing a comprehensive suite of programs across the lifespan: Adult Services, Kids Services, Parent & Family Support, Advocacy, Transportation Services, and Representative Payee Services, supplemented by Special Olympics sports programming and recurring community events such as the annual Autism Walk and Free Movie Day Fundraiser.

The technology footprint is intentionally lightweight and operational rather than product-led. The organization operates on a Microsoft Office 365 environment with Microsoft Forms deployed for internal workflows including employee evaluations, training documentation, incident reporting, volunteer registration, and program feedback. Constituent engagement channels include an active Facebook presence (including the "Better Together" support group), an email newsletter, and a GoTo SMS messaging service for appointment reminders and two-way communications. There is no mobile app, no public API, and no disclosed AI/ML capability.

The revenue model is donation- and fundraising-driven, augmented by government contracts and grants typical of community IDD service providers (specific contract terms are not disclosed). GTM motion is community-led: the organization reaches beneficiaries and supporters through direct service delivery, volunteer engagement, member participation, and recurring community fundraising events. The organization is independently governed by a Board of Directors with a Strategic Planning committee structure that includes named owners for revenue diversification, facilities strategy, staff compensation, community engagement, and funding landscape analysis. The organization is affiliated with The Arc of Washington State, The Arc of the United States, and the Tri-Cities Arc Foundation.

Name

The Arc of Tri-Cities

Legal name

The Arc of Tri-Cities

Website

https://arcoftricities.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Arc of Tri-Cities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1952 in Richland, WA, providing direct services — adult, kids, transportation, payee, advocacy, and Special Olympics programs — to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Tri-Cities, Washington community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Social Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Special Needs Transportation (485991), Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (7139)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Schools & Life Skills Programs (EDAKAAAD)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Developmental disabilities
• Special olympics programs
• Community advocacy
• Social services nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Richland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization raises funds through donations, special events like the Free Movie Day Fundraiser (scheduled September 26, 2026 at Fairchild Cinemas in Kennewick, WA), and community fundraising activities. Donations support improving the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Arc of Tri-Cities is a nonprofit organization that delivers direct social services and community programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families in the Tri-Cities, WA area. Core offerings include Adult Services, Kids Services, Parent & Family Support, Advocacy, Transportation Services, Payee Services, Notary Services, and Special Olympics sports programming, supplemented by community fundraising events (Autism Walk, Free Movie Day Fundraiser) and volunteer/membership engagement.

Product overview

The Arc of Tri-Cities is a nonprofit organization (serving the Tri-Cities, WA community since 1952) that provides a comprehensive suite of social services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization operates a multi-service model consisting of core support services (Adult Services, Kids Services, Parent & Family Support, Advocacy, Transportation Services, Payee Services) combined with community engagement programs (Special Olympics, Autism Walk, Volunteer Program, Membership). The organization also hosts periodic fundraising events like the Free Movie Day Fundraiser. Services are designed to support full inclusion and participation in the community throughout individuals' lives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Services Services designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing support for daily living, employment, and community participation.
• Kids Services Services for children with developmental disabilities, focusing on early intervention, developmental support, and family assistance.
• Parent & Family Support Resources, guidance, and community connections for families caring for individuals with developmental disabilities, including calendar events and support networks.
• Advocacy Promoting the rights and full inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in all aspects of community life.
• Transportation Services Transportation assistance helping individuals with developmental disabilities access community resources, appointments, and programs.
• Payee Services Financial management services for individuals who need assistance managing their benefits and bill payment.
• Special Olympics Programs Athletic and competitive programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities, including various sports and wellness activities offered as the official local Special Olympics chapter.
• Notary Services Notary services available for members and families requiring document authentication.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Arc Foundation (Tri-Cities Arc Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Arc Foundation is the affiliated fundraising and support organization for The Arc of Tri-Cities, providing additional resources and support for programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
• The Arc of Washington Trust FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide affiliation with The Arc of Washington Trust Fund, providing organizational support, resources, and connection to the broader Arc network serving people with developmental disabilities.
• Special OlympicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Special Olympics chapter providing sports training and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Programs include year-round sports training and athletic competition in various Olympic-type sports.
• Fairchild CinemasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner hosting the Free Movie Day Fundraiser on September 26, 2026 at Kennewick, WA location. Donations from the event support improving the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Benton Franklin Fair GroundsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent venue for the Autism Walk on April 13, 2024 (1500 S. Oak St., Kennewick, WA 99336). Community partnership for hosting inclusive community events.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Rachel's Challenge: Nonprofit focused on school and community inclusion programming with similar community-event fundraising approach. Not a direct competitor, but comparable as a peer in the nonprofit community-event flywheel and donor engagement model.

Broad incumbents

• The Arc of Washington State: Statewide umbrella organization affiliated with The Arc of Tri-Cities, providing advocacy, training, and policy support for IDD across Washington. Operates a broader portfolio and is the natural upper-tier peer for benchmarking governance, fundraising, and advocacy capability.
• The Arc of the United States: National federation overseeing all local Arc chapters including The Arc of Tri-Cities. Sets program standards, branding, and federal advocacy priorities; comparable as the network-level peer and source of shared services and program templates.

Direct peers

• Easterseals Washington: State affiliate of Easterseals serving people with disabilities and their families across Washington, including services for adults and children with IDD. Comparable as a multi-service disability nonprofit competing for similar state contracts, donors, and families in overlapping geographies.
• The Arc of Snohomish County: Sibling Washington Arc chapter offering adult day programs, residential support, and advocacy in Snohomish County. Most directly comparable Arc chapter peer for service mix, funding model, and operational scale benchmarking.
• The Arc of King County: Washington Arc chapter serving the greater Seattle area with IDD advocacy, case management, and family support. Comparable peer for evaluating how larger Arc chapters scale services, employer partnerships, and government-funded programs relative to a smaller Tri-Cities chapter.
• UCP (United Cerebral Palsy) of Washington: Washington affiliate of United Cerebral Palsy providing direct services, advocacy, and life skills programs for people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Direct competitor for IDD adult services, case management, and government contract funding in Washington State.
• Special Olympics Washington: Statewide Special Olympics affiliate under which The Arc of Tri-Cities' Special Olympics programming operates. Direct peer for athletic programming, volunteer pipelines, and athlete services for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Regional players

• Benton-Franklin Community Action Committee: Local community action agency serving low-income and disabled residents of Benton and Franklin counties (Tri-Cities area). Comparable regional peer for grant-funded social services and transportation programs serving overlapping populations.
• Triform Camphill Community: Washington-based residential and life-skills community serving adults with IDD. Comparable on the residential/life-skills program model, though primarily residential rather than community-based day services like The Arc of Tri-Cities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/The.Arc.of.Tri.Cities
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-arc-of-tri-cities

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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