Mephibosheth Ministries, Inc.

What Mephibosheth Ministries, Inc. does

Mephibosheth Ministries, Inc. (publicly branded as Empowered Abilities) is a Christian nonprofit organization founded in 1995 by Neil and Karen McDole to serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, particularly inspired by their son Greg. Headquartered at 1715 Stringtown Pike in Cicero, Indiana, the organization operates a tightly integrated portfolio of programs serving Hamilton County and surrounding areas: The Way Community Day Program (hands-on activities in cooking, music, games, and art), Friends Unlimited (contemporary worship gatherings), MMI Residential & Waiver Services (Medicaid-funded in-home and community-based support), and Camp Mephibosheth (a summer camp hosted at The Ark Christian Ministries Camp in Converse, Indiana). The ministry is staffed by approximately 10 employees, including an Executive Director (Nicole Frisbie), Manager of Marketing, Residential Operations Manager, Program Coordinator, and Administrative Assistant, with Direct Support Professional roles paying a starting wage of $15.90 per hour.

The organization's business model is a hybrid of charitable donations and government Medicaid waiver reimbursements. Donation revenue is solicited through the website, community events, and recurring fundraising initiatives such as the DASH for disAbilities 5K and the Raising to Empower event, while MMI Residential & Waiver Services access Indiana Medicaid waiver funding on a per-individual-served basis for residential and community-living support. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer, delivered in-person through the Cicero headquarters, partner venues (Cicero Christian Church, The Ark Christian Ministries Camp, Morse Marina), and community outings. The organization maintains a modest digital footprint via a WordPress website and standard social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube). There is no proprietary technology, no app, no AI/ML capability, and no public disclosures of revenue or budget figures.

Operations are governed by a board of directors and remain independent, with no parent company, institutional investors, or M&A activity. Strategic posture is community-rooted and incremental: the organization has added new programming partnerships (RJS Foundation for Zumba, Morse Marina for outings, The Ark for camp) and refreshed its public brand to 'Empowered Abilities,' but expansion is geographically constrained to the central Indiana region and paced by donations and waiver reimbursement rather than capital deployment.

Name

Mephibosheth Ministries, Inc.

Legal name

Mephibosheth Ministries, Inc.

Website

https://mm-abilities.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mephibosheth Ministries, Inc. (Empowered Abilities) is a Cicero, Indiana-based nonprofit founded in 1995 that provides day programs, Medicaid-funded residential/waiver services, worship gatherings, and summer camp for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Hamilton County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Community Support Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions) (BPAGAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI), Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Disability day services
• Residential waiver services
• Faith-based disability ministry
• Developmental disability programs
• Community support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cicero

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization relies on donations from individuals, churches, and community members to fund daily programs, residential care, and life-enriching experiences like Camp Mephibosheth. Donations are solicited through the website and direct outreach.
2. Government Waiver Services: MMI Residential & Waiver Services support individuals in building independent lives. This suggests Medicaid waiver funding as a revenue source for residential and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mephibosheth Ministries is a nonprofit Christian ministry that provides day programs, residential and waiver services, social/recreational programming, and a summer camp for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Indiana. Programs are delivered in person in the local community and funded through a combination of Medicaid waivers, donations, and grants.

Product overview

Empowered Abilities (formerly Mephibosheth Ministries, Inc.) is a nonprofit service organization offering a unified portfolio of programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The core offerings include The Way Community Day Program (hands-on activities in cooking, music, games, and art), Friends Unlimited (contemporary worship gatherings), Residential & Waiver Services (in-home and community support), and Camp Mephibosheth (summer camp experiences). Additional services include volunteer programs and DASH for disAbilities, an annual fundraising event. All programs are coordinated through the Cicero, Indiana location and serve Hamilton County and surrounding areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The WAY Day Program: Community day program providing engaging, hands-on experiences in cooking, music, games, and art helping friends grow in confidence, connection, and community.
• Friends Unlimited
• Camp Mephibosheth
• MMI Residential

Products and services

• The Way Community Day Program Community-based daytime program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing structured activities, life-skills support, and community engagement.
• Friends Unlimited Social and recreational program offering activities and community outings for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities served by the ministry.
• MMI Residential & Waiver Services Residential and Indiana Medicaid HCBS waiver services providing supported housing and community-based living support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Camp Mephibosheth Summer camp experience designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with custom facilities including a heated pool and accessible amenities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Individuals gain greater independence and ability to live confidently in community

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Ark Christian Ministries CampcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Mephibosheth is hosted at The Ark Christian Ministries Camp in Converse, Indiana. This partnership provides the physical location and facilities for the organization's summer camp program, which offers fellowship, games, worship, crafts, outdoor activities, and meaningful connections in a supportive environment.
• RJS FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with the RJS Foundation for Zumba fitness activities. The foundation provides Zumba instruction for the organization's day program participants, promoting wellness, confidence, social connection, and exercise in a welcoming environment.
• Cicero Christian ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe organization operates The Way Day Program and Friends Unlimited worship gatherings at Cicero Christian Church. The church serves as the primary venue for multiple programs, including day services, worship services, and exercise activities.
• Morse MarinaminorOthersPartners with Morse Marina for community outings including boating activities on Morse Reservoir. The marina provides facilities for recreational activities as part of the day program's community integration efforts.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Hope Network: Michigan-based nonprofit providing residential, behavioral health, and community supports for individuals with disabilities. Comparable ID/DD service portfolio but operates at greater scale and is secular.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Large publicly traded provider of home and community-based services, including ID/DD residential and day supports funded primarily through Medicaid waivers. Relevant comparable for the waiver-funded residential revenue stream, though at significantly greater scale and as a for-profit.
• Dungarvin: National provider of residential, day, and supported-living services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable operating model and Medicaid waiver reliance, with substantially broader geographic footprint.
• Easterseals: Large national nonprofit providing disability and community-based services, including residential, day, and employment supports. Comparable ID/DD service portfolio but secular, significantly larger, and broader in scope than MMI's faith-anchored niche.
• Merakey: National nonprofit human services organization operating residential, day, behavioral health, and community supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Directly comparable service lines with materially greater scale and secular positioning.

Direct peers

• Bethesda Lutheran Communities: Faith-affiliated nonprofit offering residential and community-based supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Closely aligned in mission-driven residential services model and reliance on donations plus government funding.
• Mosaic: Faith-based (Christian) national nonprofit providing residential, day, and community services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Highly comparable operating model, funding mix (Medicaid + donations), and faith-centered mission.
• Joni and Friends: Christian disability ministry serving families affected by disability through family retreats, respite programs, and church-based outreach. Comparable faith-anchored niche and camp-style programming overlap with Camp Mephibosheth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mephibosheth-ministries-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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