Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities

What Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities does

The Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF) is a not-for-profit trade association founded in 1975 and headquartered in Springfield, Illinois. It represents approximately 80 member agencies operating across more than 900 locations statewide, serving community-based providers of services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and behavioral health needs. Its geographic and policy footprint spans 111 of 118 Illinois legislative districts, providing it with substantial statewide advocacy reach. The association marked its 50th anniversary in 2025.

IARF's product and service portfolio centers on professional development, member benchmarking, and policy advocacy rather than proprietary technology. Offerings include an Annual Conference attracting 300+ attendees, a Compensation Survey covering 49 benchmarked positions, the NADSP-affiliated Frontline Supervisor Training program, and the IARFuture Leadership Initiative. The association also produces policy advocacy, member resource content, and coordinates joint initiatives such as the United Front Initiative, a $1.35 million coordinated advocacy effort focused on Illinois rate-setting and workforce policy.

The business model is funded through four primary revenue streams: membership dues from ~80 agencies, conference registration fees (~$450-$675 per attendee), compensation survey sales ($200-$500 per position), and tuition from leadership programs ($2,800-$3,800 per participant). IARF operates with a small staff (1-10 employees), is governed by a volunteer board representing member agencies, and partners with ANCOR (at a 100% member rate), NADSP, HR Source, and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) to extend its programmatic reach.

Name

Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities

Legal name

Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities

Website

https://iarf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IARF is a 501(c)(6) trade association representing ~80 Illinois community-based I/DD and behavioral health provider agencies across 900+ locations, delivering conferences, training, compensation benchmarking, and statewide policy advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services for Disability and Behavioral Health Providers

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

Keywords

• Disability services association
• Behavioral health advocacy
• Rehabilitation services
• Workforce training programs
• Policy advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: IARF generates revenue through membership dues from approximately 80 member agencies providing services in over 900 locations across Illinois.
2. Conference and Event Registration: Revenue from the annual Educational Conference & Expo with tiered pricing for members and non-members, including daily rates and DSP track options.
3. Compensation Survey Sales: Sale of annual IARF Compensation Survey reports specific to Illinois I/DD and BH services, priced at $200 for members and $500 for non-members.
4. Leadership Program Tuition: IARFuture Leadership Initiative generates revenue through tuition fees of $2,800 for members and $3,800 for non-members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF) is a not-for-profit trade association serving as the collective voice for nearly 80 member agencies providing community-based intellectual/developmental disability (I/DD) and Behavioral Health services across more than 900 locations in Illinois. Its core offerings include legislative and policy advocacy, an annual Educational Conference & Expo, workforce training programs (Frontline Supervisor Training and IARFuture Leadership Initiative), on-demand and live webinars, the annual Compensation Survey, and member-only collaboration forums.

Product overview

The Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF) is a not-for-profit trade association serving as the voice of community-based I/DD and Behavioral Health providers in Illinois. Rather than offering a unified software product, IARF provides a portfolio of member services including the annual Educational Conference & Expo, on-demand Webinars, Frontline Supervisor Training in partnership with NADSP, the IARFuture Leadership Initiative, and the annual IARF Compensation Survey. The association also advocates for policy priorities and administers loan repayment programs for human services professionals. IARF serves nearly 80 member agencies across 900+ locations in Illinois.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IARF Educational Conference & Expo

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 supervisors trained through Frontline Supervisor Training program over three years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ANCOR (American Network of Community Options and Resources)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIARF has joined ANCOR as a 100% member, meaning all IARF members receive full ANCOR membership benefits valued up to $15,000 for some members. This provides access to national updates, key data, reports, and the ANCOR Online Community.
• HR SourcecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIARF and HR Source have formed a partnership as an employer resource for organizations. IARF members receive a 25% discount on membership dues in HR Source, saving up to $1,700 per year. HR Source provides HR support, legal advice, organizational training, and compensation resources.
• United Front InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIARF joined the United Front Initiative as an investor to offer members access to United Front Content including Core Content and Continuing Education learning paths on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• NADSP (National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIARF has partnered with NADSP for three years to host Frontline Supervisor Training across Illinois for Front Line Supervisors working at I/DD community-based agencies. Over 500 supervisors have been trained using NADSP best practices and core competencies.
• Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISAC administers the Community Behavioral Health Care Professional Loan Repayment Program and Human Services Professional Loan Repayment Program, both of which support IARF member organizations in workforce recruitment and retention.
• Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIARF partners with IDHS to distribute resources on SNAP work requirements and other state programs affecting member organizations and the individuals they serve.
• Illinois Partners for Human ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with IARF on the Human Services Professional Loan Repayment Program, compiling provider information and resources.
• Illinois Collaboration on YouthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with IARF on the Human Services Professional Loan Repayment Program, compiling provider information and resources.
• Alexis Alm AdvisorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting member providing strategic leadership coaching, fundraising expertise, and practical guidance for nonprofit executives and organizations.
• Common EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting member offering energy solutions including community solar programs and Illinois Shines program participation to help organizations save on utility bills and advance renewable energy.
• Critical Care Rx PharmacyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting member providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to the senior market and special needs population with medication assistance and consultation.
• Everspring PharmacyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting member providing customer satisfaction for pharmaceutical needs, working hand-in-hand with organizations to solve pharmaceutical needs creatively and efficiently.
• Hub InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting member advising businesses and individuals on risk, insurance, employee benefits, retirement and wealth management with tailored solutions.
• IntellectAbilityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting member educating and empowering support teams, administrators and clinicians with tools for early risk detection for people with IDD.
• Lamb Insurance ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting member providing nonprofit insurance with deep expertise in human service organizations, reducing risk exposure and providing cost-effective coverage.
• NHRMA MutualminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting member providing workers' comp coverage and service for long-term care organizations including nursing homes, children's homes, developmentally disabled facilities and home health.
• StationMDminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting member providing telehealth services to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD), serving over 45,000 individuals across 22 states.
• Tarrytown Expocare PharmacyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting member providing long-term care pharmacy services with commitment to intellectually and developmentally disabled (IDD) community.
• The Horton GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting member (Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC company) offering business insurance, employee benefits, private client insurance, and retirement services.
• WipfliminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting member providing integrated solutions that turn data into insights, optimize workflows, increase margins and transform through digital innovation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS): National association representing state I/DD agencies. Comparable in advocacy mission for I/DD services but operates at the state-government rather than provider level.
• National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD): National association representing state mental health authorities. Comparable in policy advocacy for behavioral health services, but represents state government agencies rather than community-based providers.
• ANCOR (American Network of Community Options and Resources): National trade association for I/DD providers that IARF is a 100% member of. Comparable in advocacy, convening, and member-services model, but operates at national scale and offers overlapping benefits to IARF members.
• The National Council for Mental Wellbeing: National trade association for behavioral health provider organizations. IARF lists it as an affiliated membership; comparable in mission and structure but operates nationally across BH providers.

Others

• Case Management Society of America: National membership organization for case management professionals across health and human services. Comparable as a nonprofit membership/trade association model serving human-services professionals.

Direct peers

• ACCSES: National association representing disability and human services providers, including I/DD and BH agencies. Directly comparable member-services and advocacy model to IARF at the national level.

Emerging players

• NADSP (National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals): National workforce-development organization for direct support professionals that IARF partners with for Frontline Supervisor Training. Comparable in workforce training mission and nonprofit trade/credentialing model.
• CQL | The Council on Quality and Leadership: Accreditation and training organization for I/DD, BH, and aging services providers. Comparable to IARF in supporting community-based I/DD/BH agencies, with overlap in training offerings promoted on IARF's resource pages.

Regional players

• Illinois Collaboration on Youth: Illinois statewide coalition collaborating with IARF on loan repayment and workforce programs. Comparable as a state-level human-services advocacy coalition.
• Illinois Partners for Human Service: Illinois-focused coalition of human-services providers that collaborates with IARF on the Human Services Professional Loan Repayment Program. Closely comparable in state-level advocacy and member-services model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iarf
• Facebookfacebook.com/ILIARF
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/illinois-association-of-rehabilitation-facilities

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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