THE CAPPER FOUNDATION

What THE CAPPER FOUNDATION does

The Capper Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1920 and headquartered in Topeka, Kansas, that delivers disability services to Kansans across the lifespan. Its service portfolio spans pediatric therapy (feeding, occupational, physical, and speech-language therapy), adult day and 24-hour residential services, adaptive recreation programs (iCan Bike, iCan Swim, warm water therapy pool, I GOT THIS Golf), and professional and family training (including the Mandt System and ability awareness training). Two social enterprises — Dialogue Coffee House and The Capper Collection — provide vocational training and employment for adults with disabilities.

The foundation operates from three Kansas offices in Topeka (headquarters), El Dorado, and Winfield, and reaches additional communities through mobile adaptive recreation programming at partner venues. In the most recent reporting, the foundation served over 4,500 people annually and delivered 808,558 direct support service hours, supplemented by 627 volunteers contributing 6,246 hours. The organization's core technology footprint is a content-managed website (www.capper.org) supporting service information, donations, volunteer sign-up, and an email newsletter; no proprietary platform, app, or API is disclosed.

Revenue is generated through a diversified nonprofit funding mix: individual donations (one-time and recurring), legacy/planned giving, corporate Mission Partner sponsorships (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, KBS Constructors, Kansas ABLE Savings Plan), personal fundraising affiliates (Dillons Community Rewards, Hy-Vee Giving Tag, iGive.com), fundraising events, and service fees for therapy and support programs (likely supplemented by Medicaid waiver reimbursement). The foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees and Senior Management Team and is not affiliated with a parent entity; no equity, venture, or private ownership is indicated.

Name

THE CAPPER FOUNDATION

Legal name

Capper Foundation

Website

https://capper.easterseals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Capper Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1920 in Topeka, Kansas, delivering pediatric therapy, adult day and residential services, adaptive recreation, and training to people with disabilities across Kansas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare (HSAAAIAC), Pediatric Physical Therapy & Developmental Rehab (HSADAIAE)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Pediatric therapy
• Adaptive recreation
• Adult day services
• Vocational training

Headquarters

HQ city

Topeka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The foundation accepts individual contributions through its donate portal, including one-time and recurring donation options.
2. Legacy Giving and Planned Gifts: Estate planning and legacy giving programs for long-term donor support.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Mission Partner program with corporate sponsors including Blue Cross Blue Shield, KBS Constructors, and Kansas ABLE Savings Plan.
4. Personal Fundraising Initiatives: Third-party fundraising through Dillons Community Rewards, Hy-Vee Giving Tag Program, and iGive.com affiliate programs.
5. Events and Fundraising Activities: Hosting fundraising events where attendees, sponsors, or volunteers can participate.
6. Service Fees: Fees for services may be collected for various therapy and support programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Capper Foundation is a Kansas-based nonprofit that delivers disability services to infants, children, and adults. Core offerings include pediatric therapy (feeding, occupational, physical, speech-language), adult day programs and residential services, adaptive recreation (iCan Bike, iCan Swim, warm water therapy, golf), and vocational programs through social enterprises such as Dialogue Coffee House and The Capper Collection.

Product overview

The Capper Foundation offers a comprehensive portfolio of disability services organized into five core areas: Pediatric Therapy (including feeding, occupational, physical, and speech-language therapy), Adult Services (day programs, residential support, and social enterprises like Dialogue Coffee House and The Capper Collection), Adaptive Recreation (iCan Bike, iCan Swim, golf programs, and warm water therapy), Professional & Family Training (including Mandt System and ability awareness training), and Resources. The foundation serves over 4,500 people annually across Kansas with 808,558 direct support service hours, operating from offices in Topeka, El Dorado, and Winfield.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dialogue Coffee House: A program of Capper Foundation providing vocational training and employment opportunities for adults with disabilities.
• The Capper Collection
• iCan Bike
• iCan Swim
• I GOT THIS Golf

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 4,500 people annually with 808,558 direct support service hours
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Kansas ABLE Savings PlanminorOthers · 1 January 2026Kansas ABLE Savings Plan is listed as a Mission Partner for 2026. Kansas ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) savings accounts help individuals with disabilities save money without losing government benefits.
• KBS ConstructorsminorOthers · 1 January 2026KBS Constructors is listed as a Mission Partner for 2026. KBS Constructors is a construction company that supports the foundation through corporate giving.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of KansasminorOthers · 1 January 2026Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas is listed as a Mission Partner for 2026. BCBS provides healthcare insurance and presumably supports the foundation's mission through corporate sponsorship.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Arc: National organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through advocacy, residential, day, and employment services. Comparable mission and service mix.
• Best Buddies International: National nonprofit providing one-to-one friendship, integrated employment, and leadership development for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable employment and community integration focus.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): National disability services network providing therapy, residential, day programs, and advocacy for individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Strong service model overlap.
• Easterseals: National network of disability services affiliates. Capper Foundation operates as an Easterseals affiliate (per capper.easterseals.com domain), making it directly comparable in service model across pediatric therapy, adult services, and adaptive recreation.
• Goodwill Industries International: National nonprofit with social enterprise model employing individuals with disabilities. Comparable vocational training and social enterprise approach (e.g., Dialogue Coffee House), though broader in scope.

Others

• SourceAmerica: National nonprofit creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities through AbilityOne program. Comparable employment/vocational training mission.
• Special Olympics: Global organization providing adaptive sports training and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Comparable adaptive recreation niche (iCan Bike, iCan Swim, golf).
• Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS): State agency administering Medicaid waivers and disability services funding in Kansas. Relevant as a primary funder and regulator for Capper's services.
• Sunflower Health Plan: Kansas Medicaid managed care plan serving Medicaid beneficiaries including those with disabilities. Relevant as a payer relationship for Capper's therapy and HCBS services.

Regional players

• Ability KC: Kansas City-based nonprofit providing pediatric therapy, adult day services, and residential programs for individuals with disabilities. Directly comparable service portfolio in the adjacent Kansas/Missouri market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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