Madonna Ability Alliance

What Madonna Ability Alliance does

Madonna Ability Alliance is a non-profit organization headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, that delivers a continuum of programs for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Other Health Impairments (OHIs) from pre-kindergarten through adulthood. Founded in 1960 by Sr. Mary Evangeline Randolph of the Sisters of Mercy as Madonna School, the organization rebranded to Madonna Ability Alliance in 2025 to reflect its expanded lifespan service scope, coinciding with the opening of a new state-of-the-art facility in Aksarben Village. Core offerings include Special Education (Elementary PK-8 in partnership with Holy Name, St. Pius X/St. Leo, and St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic schools; Secondary 9-12 at Roncalli Catholic High School; and the Young Adult Program ages 18-21), Project SEARCH hosted on the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine campus, and a full Adult Services suite comprising Day Service, Employment Services (certified Nebraska VR and DD provider with 80+ employer partners), and Residential Services. Family Supports (Benefits Navigation, Family Waiver Support, Seeds Ministry), Athletics and Activities (Special Olympics, Unified Sports, Respite), and a consumer coffee product round out the portfolio.

The organization operates without a proprietary technology platform, relying instead on person-centered service planning, specialized educational and habilitation methodologies, and clinical partnerships with the Munroe-Meyer Institute for Speech-Language, Occupational, Physical, Behavioral, and Recreational Therapy. There is no evidence of AI/ML, software products, or digital platform capabilities; delivery is in-person and location-anchored.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across negotiated tuition for education programs, state Medicaid waiver and Nebraska VR/DD reimbursements for adult services, charitable donations (approximately a quarter of annual operations), signature fundraising events (Madonnapalooza, Madonna Golf Classic, Celebration Gala), legacy giving through the Evangeline Society, volunteer guilds (Madonna Council and Madonna Junior Council), and direct-to-consumer sales of Madonna Premium Coffee. The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on referrals from Nebraska DD, VR, and NCBVI, partner Catholic schools, employer outreach, admissions processes, and community events. Operations are concentrated entirely within the Omaha metropolitan area, with no current geographic expansion beyond a single U.S. market.

Name

Madonna Ability Alliance

Legal name

Madonna Ability Alliance

Website

https://madonnaschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Madonna Ability Alliance is an Omaha, Nebraska non-profit serving individuals with IDD, ASD, and OHIs through a lifespan continuum of inclusive education, employment, residential, and family support programs from pre-kindergarten through adulthood.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Special Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Assistive Technology (AT) & AAC Services (EDAJAKAF), Special Needs–Inclusive Nursery & Playgroups (EDACACAJ), Adult Learner Support Services (Advising, Case Management, Wraparound Supports) (EDAAABAJ)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Developmental disability support
• Adult habilitation services
• Supported employment programs
• Inclusive education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization raises funds through annual donations, planned giving (Evangeline Society legacy gifts), and one-time or recurring donations. Nearly a quarter of annual operations are funded through donor generosity.
2. Signature Fundraising Events: Annual events including Madonnapalooza benefit concert, Madonna Golf Classic, and Celebration Gala generate significant revenue. The Golf Classic alone has raised over $2.4 million since inception.
3. Madonna Premium Coffee Sales: Transition students package premium coffee that is sold online ($12 per bag, $50 for gift boxes). Proceeds directly benefit Madonna programs.
4. Program Tuition and Fees: Education programs involve tuition arrangements. The organization states cost is rarely a barrier to enrollment with negotiated tuition processes. Adult services may be funded through DD, VR, or private pay.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Madonna Ability Alliance is a nonprofit service organization that delivers a continuum of education, employment, residential, and family support programs for individuals with IDD, ASD, and OHIs from pre-kindergarten through adulthood. Core offerings include Special Education (Elementary PK-8, Secondary 9-12, Young Adult Program 18-21), Project SEARCH internship-to-employment training, Adult Services (Day Service, Employment Services, Residential Services), Athletics and Activities (Special Olympics, Unified Sports, Respite), and Family Supports (Benefits Navigation, Seeds Ministry). The organization also sells Madonna Premium Coffee as a consumer product to fund programs.

Product overview

Madonna Ability Alliance is a non-profit service organization (not a software company) offering a comprehensive continuum of programs for individuals with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Other Health Impairments (OHIs). The organization operates four core service divisions: (1) Special Education programs including Elementary (PK-8 inclusive education at partner Catholic schools), Secondary (grades 9-12), and Young Adult Program (ages 18-21); (2) Adult Services including Day Service, Employment Services (certified Nebraska VR/DD provider), and Residential Services; (3) Athletics & Activities including Special Olympics, Unified Sports, Summer Camp, and Respite Activities; and (4) Family Supports including Benefits Navigation, Family Waiver Support, and Seeds Ministry. Additionally, the organization operates Project SEARCH internship program and sells Madonna Premium Coffee as a consumer product to fund programs. Fundraising events include Madonnapalooza, Golf Classic, and Celebration Gala, supported by volunteer guilds (Madonna Council and Junior Council).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Madonnapalooza: Annual rockin' benefit concert featuring live music, orchestrated by The Madonna Council with assistance from The Madonna Junior Council.
• Madonna Golf Classic
• Celebration Gala
• Evangeline Society
• Madonna Premium Coffee
• The Madonna Council
• The Madonna Junior Council
• SEEDS Ministry
• Project SEARCH

Products and services

• Elementary Program Inclusive Catholic elementary education program (PK-8) delivered in partnership with Holy Name, St. Pius X/St. Leo, and St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Schools. Provides individualized supports for students with IDD and ASD while learning alongside peers. Designed for children from pre-kindergarten through grade 8 with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Other Health Impairments (OHIs).
• Secondary Program High school program (grades 9-12) combining traditional academics, functional academics, and career and life skills development. Includes inclusive academic and social enrichment opportunities through partnership with Roncalli Catholic High School. Designed for high school students with mild to moderate IDD, ASD, and OHIs who can thrive in adapted curriculum and integrated learning settings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88-90% of Project SEARCH graduates achieve competitive employment within 3-6 months
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Munroe-Meyer InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical and therapeutic support partner offering Speech-Language, Occupational, Physical, Behavioral, and Recreational Therapy services at partner schools. Co-developer of Project SEARCH program on UNMC/Nebraska Medicine campus.
• Nebraska VR (Vocational Rehabilitation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertified Nebraska VR provider for Supported Employment services. Partners on job development, placement, and vocational training programs.
• Nebraska DD (Developmental Disabilities)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertified Nebraska DD provider for Supported Employment services. Partners on adult service coordination and residential support.
• UNMC/Nebraska MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost campus for Madonna Project SEARCH internship program. Provides workplace training environments and learning opportunities for young adults with IDD and ASD.
• Cardinal HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject SEARCH employer partner providing internship opportunities and potential employment for program graduates.
• SodexomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject SEARCH employer partner providing internship opportunities and potential employment for program graduates.
• Siena Francis HousemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership where Young Adult Program students prepare 50,000+ meals annually for the homeless, building vocational and life skills.
• KVSS Spirit Catholic RadiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership supporting Young Adult Program faith and community service activities.
• CHI Bergan MercymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site work training site for Young Adult Program participants. Provides vocational experience in healthcare support settings.
• Over 80 Local BusinessescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment partners across industries including logistics, hospitality, retail, healthcare support, office support, and facilities services. Provide competitive integrated employment opportunities for adults with diverse abilities.
• Holy Name, St. Pius X/St. Leo, and St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner schools for Inclusive Elementary Program serving grades PK-8. Madonna provides program oversight, professional development, coaching, and funds related services.
• Roncalli Catholic High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecondary program partnership providing inclusive academic and social enrichment opportunities for students with IDD and ASD.
• Arby's/PANDA, Inc.majorOthersPresenting sponsor of the annual Madonna Golf Classic fundraiser.
• Rotella's Italian BakerymajorOthersPresenting sponsor of the annual Madonna Golf Classic fundraiser.
• CKFmajorOthersPlatinum sponsor of the annual Madonna Golf Classic fundraiser.
• Archdiocese of OmahacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic education oversight and partnership guiding Madonna's faith-based mission and values alignment.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sevita (formerly The MENTOR Network): Large national provider of home- and community-based services for individuals with IDD, including residential, day, and employment supports. Comparable adult-services delivery model but at much greater scale and with payer-contract breadth Madonna does not match.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Public diversified home- and community-based health services provider serving complex populations including IDD through pharmacy, residential, and behavioral health lines. Overlaps with Madonna's adult and residential services but operates at far broader national scale.

Direct peers

• Special Olympics: Global nonprofit providing athletic training and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities, including Unified Sports that pair athletes with and without disabilities. Comparable to Madonna's Special Olympics & Unified Sports program and community-inclusion mission.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit network providing disability services including special education, employment supports, and community-based programs for individuals with IDD and ASD. Comparable to Madonna's continuum model and similar mission-driven, donor-supported funding mix.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): National nonprofit providing direct services and advocacy for people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, including education, housing, and employment programs. Comparable lifespan continuum model and direct-service delivery approach.
• The Arc: National nonprofit organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including education, employment, residential, and family support services. Comparable to Madonna's lifespan continuum and IDD/ASD focus.
• Koinonia: Faith-based nonprofit in Ohio providing residential, vocational, and educational services for individuals with developmental disabilities across the lifespan. Closest peer given faith-based mission, continuum model, and community integration emphasis.
• Ability Beyond: Nonprofit serving individuals with IDD and ASD through residential, day, employment, and clinical programs across Connecticut and New York. Directly comparable lifespan continuum and supported-employment services.

Emerging players

• Best Buddies International: Nonprofit focused on creating opportunities for individuals with IDD through one-to-one friendships, leadership development, and supported employment. Comparable employment-services and community-integration work but narrower than Madonna's full continuum.

Others

• Project SEARCH: National nonprofit operating the internship-to-employment transition program for young adults with IDD and ASD that Madonna delivers locally at UNMC/Nebraska Medicine. Madonna is a licensee/operator of this model, making Project SEARCH both a methodology source and ecosystem peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

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