M-NASR

What M-NASR does

M-NASR (Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation) is a 501(c)(3) special recreation association incorporated in Illinois that provides year-round recreation programs and services for children, teens, and adults with disabilities. Founded in 1972 and headquartered at the Prairie View Community Center in Morton Grove, Illinois, the organization operates as a cooperative extension of seven partner park districts — Des Plaines, Golf Maine, Morton Grove, Niles, Park Ridge, and Skokie — along with the Village of Lincolnwood Parks and Recreation department. Its offerings span recreational and competitive sports (including Special Olympics training and competitions), fitness, cultural arts, general recreation, bowling, aquatics, trips, and special events, with annual scale cited at roughly 600+ programs serving 1,300+ participants. The organization holds Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency status and has been a continuous member of the Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA) since 1985.

The business model blends member-park-district support with participant-paid program fees, individual donations, and grants channeled through the Liponi Foundation (a dedicated supporting foundation that runs its own fundraising events such as the Mini Golf Fundraiser). Registration is processed through member park districts with priority-resident and non-resident windows, and financial aid is offered to eligible participants to preserve access. Marketing and distribution are run primarily through the member district communications, the M-NASR website, and organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), reflecting a community-led go-to-market model. There is no proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML capability, and no venture or private-equity ownership; strategic capability is anchored in operational know-how, accredited compliance, and a multi-decade partner-district ecosystem.

Name

M-NASR

Legal name

Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation

Website

https://mnasr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation (M-NASR) is a non-profit association founded in 1972 that delivers year-round recreation programs — sports, fitness, cultural arts, aquatics, Special Olympics — for children, teens, and adults with disabilities as an extension of seven partner park districts and one village in northeast Illinois.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Recreation Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Senior/Low-Impact Group Fitness (HSADABAI), Outdoor Fitness & Park Bootcamps (HSADABAC)

Keywords

• Special recreation services
• Adaptive recreation programs
• Disability inclusive recreation
• Special needs athletics
• Community recreation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Morton Grove

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Fees: Fees charged to participants for recreation programs, trips, and special events including sports, fitness, cultural arts, bowling, and aquatics programs.
2. Donations and Support: Individual donations accepted through the organization's donation page and Liponi Foundation fundraising events.
3. Liponi Foundation Grants: Funding through the Liponi Foundation which hosts events like the Mini Golf Fundraiser to support M-NASR programs and participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

M-NASR provides year-round recreation programs and services for children, teens, and adults with disabilities, operating as an extension of seven member park districts and one village in Illinois. The association delivers 600+ programs, trips, and special events annually serving 1,300+ participants, covering recreational and competitive sports, fitness, cultural arts, bowling, aquatics, and general recreation. Programs are coordinated through member park district registration systems and supplemented by fundraising through the affiliated Liponi Foundation.

Product overview

M-NASR is a special recreation association that operates as a single, unified service model providing recreation programs and services for children, teens, and adults with disabilities. The core offering consists of recreation programs spanning recreational and competitive sports, fitness, cultural arts, general recreation, bowling, aquatics, and special events, with approximately 600+ programs, trips, and events served annually across seven partner park districts. The organization also operates the Liponi Foundation as its dedicated fundraising and charitable arm, and offers financial aid services as an add-on support module to ensure accessibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Recreation Programs Year-round recreation programs for children, teens, and adults with disabilities, including recreational and competitive sports, fitness, cultural arts, general recreation, bowling, aquatics, and special events. Serves 1,300+ participants through 600+ programs annually.
• Athletic Programs Competitive and recreational sports programming including Special Olympics training and competitions, powerlifting, and other athletic events with published schedules for participants with disabilities.
• Sports Explorer Program Recreational sports and wellness program delivered in partnership with Shore Community Services that opens doors for Community Day Services participants to engage in recreational sports, wellness activities, and the broader community.
• Summer Day Camp Program Structured summer day camp programs offering supervised recreation and enrichment activities for participants with disabilities, scheduled during the summer season.
• Financial Aid Services Financial assistance program that helps eligible participants afford M-NASR recreation programs and services, ensuring accessibility regardless of financial circumstances.

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Shore Community ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShore Community Services partnered with M-NASR on the Sports Explorer program, which opens doors for Shore's Community Day Services participants to engage in recreational sports, wellness activities and the broader community. M-NASR was honored with the Community Partnership Award from Shore Community Services in recognition of this collaboration.
• Liponi FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Liponi Foundation is a supporting foundation of M-NASR that provides fundraising events (such as the Mini Golf Fundraiser on August 5, 2026) and sponsorships to support M-NASR programs. The foundation has its own board of trustees and operates independently to support the organization's mission.
• ProAutoIllinoisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProAutoIllinois was recognized as M-NASR's 2026 Supporter of the Year at Recognition Night 2026, demonstrating ongoing support and generosity that makes a lasting difference for participants.
• Niles Chamber of Commerce and IndustryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNiles Chamber of Commerce and Industry awarded M-NASR as Small Business of the Year at their Night of Roses event on May 1, 2026. The chamber provides industry recognition and networking opportunities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCFn2yJLPShMYBOnuKOPBiow
• Facebookfacebook.com/Maine-Niles-Association-of-Special-Recreation-M-NASR-180734268616039
• Instagraminstagram.com/wearemnasr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/m-nasr

Compliance1 record

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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