Misericordia Home

What Misericordia Home does

Misericordia Home is a private nonprofit organization headquartered in the Chicagoland area that provides residential care and support programs for over 650 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization's core service is its on-campus residential program, supplemented by day programs, volunteer engagement, and life-enriching activities. It is governed by its own board and operates without a parent company or institutional investors, funded primarily through individual and corporate donations, charitable contributions, and event revenue.

The organization's business model is a hybrid of charitable giving and social enterprise. It operates a portfolio of on-campus retail and dining establishments — Hearts & Flour Bakery, Hearts & Flour Bakery and Café, Greenhouse Inn Restaurant, Heartstrings Gift Shop, Sweet Shoppe, and a mobile Bakery Truck — that serve both the public and provide meaningful employment opportunities for adults with disabilities. Major annual events (Family Fest, Heart Links Golf Outing running since 2003, Women's Golf Outing) generate additional revenue through participant fees and corporate sponsorships. Supporting initiatives include Heart & Soil Composting, volunteer programs, and six organized community groups (Junior Board, Women's Auxiliary, Women's Board, Women's League, Heartracers, Young Professionals) that sustain donor and volunteer engagement across demographic segments.

The organization raises revenue through donations, event sponsorships, retail transactions, and memorial/tribute giving. Its primary customer base is individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with families and corporate sponsors acting as secondary stakeholder segments. Core technology is not disclosed, and the organization relies on community-engagement, event-driven, and grassroots channels rather than a product- or technology-led go-to-market approach.

Name

Misericordia Home

Legal name

Misericordia

Website

https://misericordia.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Misericordia Home is a Chicago-area nonprofit providing residential care and programs for over 650 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It is funded through donations, annual fundraising events, and a portfolio of on-campus social enterprises including bakeries, a restaurant, and a gift shop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Disability Care Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK), Rare Disease & Special Needs Support Organizations (BPAGACAM), Respite Care for Adults with Disabilities / Special Needs (HSABAGAI)

Keywords

• Residential disability care
• Developmental disability services
• Social enterprise retail
• Nonprofit residential care
• Community employment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations support the operational costs of providing care and programs for residents. The organization operates a donations portal and express donation options.
2. Retail Operations (Shops and Restaurants): On-campus retail including Hearts & Flour Bakery, Hearts & Flour Bakery and Café, Heartstrings Gift Shop, Greenhouse Inn Restaurant, Sweet Shoppe, and the Bakery Truck. These operations create meaningful employment for adults with disabilities while generating revenue to support the organization's mission.
3. Special Events and Sponsorships: Annual events including Family Fest, Heart Links Golf Open, and Women's Golf Outing generate revenue through participant fees, ticket sales, and corporate sponsorships.
4. Memorial Cards and Express Donations: The organization offers memorial cards and express donation options as additional giving mechanisms for supporters.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Misericordia Home is a nonprofit organization that provides residential care and day programs for over 650 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Chicagoland area. The organization operates an on-campus ecosystem of social enterprises—including bakeries, a restaurant, a gift shop, and a bakery truck—that create meaningful employment opportunities for residents while generating revenue to support the mission.

Product overview

Misericordia Home is a non-profit residential care organization providing compassionate care for over 650 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization operates a portfolio of retail and dining establishments including Hearts & Flour Bakery, Hearts & Flour Bakery and Café, Greenhouse Inn Restaurant, Heartstrings Gift Shop, Sweet Shoppe, and a Bakery Truck—each providing meaningful employment for adults with disabilities. Supporting initiatives include Heart & Soil Composting, the annual Family Fest event, Heart Links Golf Outing, and Women's Golf Outing. The organization also offers various volunteer programs and community groups (Heartracers, Junior Board, Women's Auxiliary, Women's Board, Women's League, Young Professionals) for public engagement and fundraising.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hearts & Flour Bakery: Bakery providing employment for adults with disabilities
• Hearts & Flour Bakery and Café
• Heartstrings Gift Shop
• Greenhouse Inn Restaurant
• Sweet Shoppe
• Heart & Soil
• Bakery Truck

Products and services

• Residential & Care Programs Comprehensive residential care, day programs, and support services for over 650 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing compassionate, high-quality care on the Chicagoland campus.
• Hearts & Flour Bakery On-campus bakery offering freshly baked goods for purchase to the public while creating meaningful employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Hearts & Flour Bakery and Café Café dining establishment on the Misericordia campus, operated by adults with disabilities, serving food and beverages to the public.
• Greenhouse Inn Restaurant An on-campus restaurant providing dining experiences to the public while creating employment opportunities for residents with disabilities.
• Heartstrings Gift Shop On-campus gift shop offering merchandise and items to the public, operated by adults with disabilities to support their employment and skill development.
• Sweet Shoppe Candy and sweet treats shop on the Misericordia campus providing meaningful work opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Bakery Truck Mobile bakery operation bringing freshly baked goods to various Chicagoland locations while providing employment for adults with disabilities.
• Heart & Soil Composting Environmental sustainability program offering horticultural and composting work opportunities for residents with disabilities.
• Family Fest Annual community fundraising event featuring food, entertainment, games, raffles, and shopping to support Misericordia's programs for individuals with disabilities.
• Heart Links Golf Outing Annual charity golf tournament held at Shoreacres Golf Club in Lake Bluff, Illinois, supporting children and adults of Misericordia Home.
• Women's Golf Outing Annual women's golf event held at Oak Park Country Club supporting Misericordia's residential and work programs.
• Memorial Cards Requestable memorial cards available to honor loved ones and support the organization's mission.
• Volunteer Programs Various volunteer opportunities including Sunday Brunch service, laundry support, Candy Days, and regular weekly roles supporting Misericordia's community.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Maryville Academy: Chicago-area Catholic-affiliated nonprofit serving children and families, including programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Same geography and faith-based identity, although primary focus is broader child welfare.

Direct peers

• Little City Foundation: Chicago-area nonprofit providing residential, vocational, and day programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including on-campus social enterprises. Directly comparable in geography, population served, and integrated employment model.
• Clearbrook: Illinois-based nonprofit providing residential, therapeutic, work, and community-living services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Highly comparable in geography, population served, and integrated employment model.
• AHRC New York City: Large nonprofit providing residential, day, employment, and clinical services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable comprehensive IDD service portfolio, although operating in a different region.
• Opportunity Partners: Minnesota nonprofit supporting people with disabilities through residential services, day programs, and a network of social enterprises providing employment. Comparable integrated employment and IDD residential care model.
• St. Coletta's of Illinois: Illinois-based Catholic-affiliated nonprofit serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, educational, and vocational programs. Comparable mission, faith-rooted identity, and program mix to Misericordia.
• L'Arche Chicago: Chicago-area L'Arche community providing residential homes and day programs for adults with intellectual disabilities, rooted in faith-based community living. Same geography and IDD residential care model.
• Chimes Family of Services: Nonprofit supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, employment, and community programs, including social enterprises. Comparable integrated employment and residential care model.
• Mosaic (Mosaic Supportive Services): National faith-inspired nonprofit providing residential, day, and employment services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with a strong social-enterprise tradition. Comparable program mix and mission-driven operating model at national scale.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: National nonprofit network offering disability services including residential, day, and employment programs for individuals with IDD. Overlapping mission and program categories but operating as a federated network rather than a single campus provider.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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