NYSARC Inc.

Name

NYSARC Inc.

Legal name

The Arc New York

Website

https://nysarc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

The Arc New York (NYSARC Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1949 that advocates for and provides chapter support, guardianship, trust services, and life-support programs to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across New York State through a network of local chapters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Individual and Family Services (6241), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Rare Disease & Special Needs Support Organizations (BPAGACAM)

Keywords

• Disability advocacy services
• Intellectual disability support
• Guardianship services
• Special needs trusts
• Developmental disability services

Headquarters

HQ city

Delmar

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NYSARC Inc. (The Arc New York) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that advocates for and supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in New York State. Through a statewide network of local chapters, it delivers Chapter Support, Advocacy, Support Services, Guardianship (decision-making support), and Trust Services (special needs trusts protecting financial security and Medicaid eligibility) to individuals with I/DD and their families.

Product overview

The Arc New York is a non-profit organization providing a unified suite of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The core offerings include Chapter Support (connecting statewide network of services), Advocacy (grassroots lobbying), Support Services (innovative life-support programs), Guardianship (decision-making support), and Trust Services (financial security and Medicaid protection). Additional programs include the annual Art Contest, CONNECTIONS newsletter, Scholarships and Awards, and career opportunities for Direct Support Professionals. The organization operates through a network of local chapters across New York State.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chapter Support Connecting and supporting a statewide network of services and advocacy for chapters providing support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Advocacy Fighting for people with disabilities and driving progress through grassroots advocacy and lobbying efforts at federal and state levels.
• Support Services Offering innovative programs and services to support all aspects of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Guardianship Offering a continuum of services to support decision-making for individuals who need assistance with self-governance.
• Trust Services Protecting people's financial security and Medicaid eligibility through special needs trust management.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lifespire: Lifespire (formerly AHRC New York City and Affiliates) is a NY-based I/DD services organization providing residential, day, and community support programs. Directly competes for OPWDD contracts and Medicaid-funded caseloads in the same geography.
• YAI / National Young Adult Institute: YAI is a New York-based nonprofit offering programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including housing, day habilitation, employment, and clinical services. Operates in the same NY market with overlapping I/DD service lines and Medicaid funding model.
• AHRC New York City: AHRC NYC is a large New York City-based nonprofit serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, day, employment, and family support services. It is highly comparable to The Arc New York in target population, geography, and service mix.
• Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State: Statewide nonprofit association serving people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities in New York. Comparable mission, NY statewide footprint, advocacy function, and Medicaid-funded service delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): UCP is a national nonprofit providing services and advocacy for people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Comparable mission, federal/state advocacy function, and affiliate network structure similar to The Arc's chapter model.
• Easterseals: Easterseals is a national disability services nonprofit providing medical rehabilitation, employment, and community-based programs. Overlaps with The Arc New York on disability services and advocacy but serves a broader disability population nationally.
• The Arc of the United States: The Arc US is the national parent organization that The Arc New York is affiliated with. It sets national policy positions, runs public awareness campaigns, and supports state and local chapters — overlapping with The Arc New York on advocacy, branding, and standards.

Emerging players

• National Disability Rights Network (NDRN): NDRN is the national membership network of Protection & Advocacy systems for people with disabilities. Directly comparable on federal/state disability advocacy infrastructure and Medicaid protection work, but focused on legal advocacy rather than direct service delivery.

Others

• SourceAmerica: SourceAmerica is a national AbilityOne-program nonprofit that creates employment opportunities for people with disabilities through government contracts. Comparable mission of supporting I/DD workforce participation but focused exclusively on employment/contracting rather than the full I/DD service continuum.

Regional players

• Special Olympics New York: Special Olympics NY is the New York state program of Special Olympics International serving people with intellectual disabilities through athletic training and competition. Same geography, overlapping I/DD population, and similar NY-based chapter/regional structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nysarcinc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/nysarcinc
• Facebookfacebook.com/thearcny
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nysarc-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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