The Barn at Spring Brook Farm

What The Barn at Spring Brook Farm does

The Barn at Spring Brook Farm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2005 (some sources cite 2006) and headquartered on a 17-acre wheelchair-accessible farm at 360 Locust Grove Road, West Chester, Pennsylvania. Its mission is to enrich the developmental skills and lives of children with disabilities — including autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome — through animal-assisted and nature-based experiences. The organization operates with 11 employees and more than 300 volunteers contributing over 6,000 service hours annually.

Its program portfolio comprises Camp Geronimo (a summer day camp for ages 6-12 with one-on-one counselor support, up to 16 children per week, priced at $500/week), Individual Programs ($210 per 6-week session), Teen Individual Programs, Field Trips ($200 per in-person visit), Virtual Programs, and four seasonal socialization events (Spring Fling, Summer Splash, Autumn Fest, Winterfest). Supporting infrastructure includes a Financial Aid Program covering approximately 25% of families, Animal Sponsorship recurring donations, Event Sponsorship for corporate partners, The Barn Bulletin quarterly newsletter, and a Volunteer Program. Underlying technology is minimal: Givebutter for online donations and Google Forms for applications.

The business model is donation-dominant rather than fee-driven. FY2025 revenue totaled $616,500, with Fundraising ($231,534) and Donations ($151,240) together accounting for ~62% of income, supplemented by Grants ($88,850), Annual Appeal ($64,582), Program Fees ($45,046, ~7%), and Other ($34,968). The annual Hoe Down event alone historically raises over one-third of funding. GTM motion is event-driven and referral-based, relying on community partnerships, therapy-provider and special-education referrals, earned media (NBC 10, Philadelphia Inquirer, PHL17, ABC's The View), and corporate sponsorships (NBCUniversal, First Resource Bank via PA EITC, First Bank Charitable Foundation, Team Toyota Mobility).

Name

The Barn at Spring Brook Farm

Legal name

The Barn at Spring Brook Farm

Website

https://springbrook-farm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Barn at Spring Brook Farm is a West Chester, Pennsylvania nonprofit that provides animal-assisted and nature-based therapeutic programs — including Camp Geronimo, Individual Programs, Field Trips, and Virtual Programs — for children ages 6-12 with disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

West Chester

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Fundraising Events: Major annual Hoe Down fundraiser that raises over one-third of The Barn's annual funding needs
2. Grants: Corporate grants and foundation grants including EITC funds from PA businesses
3. Individual Donations: Direct donations including annual appeals, memorial/honor donations, and general contributions
4. Program Fees: Fees charged for Individual Programs, Camp Geronimo, and Field Trips; approximately 25% of families receive financial aid
5. Animal Sponsorships: Recurring monthly donations to sponsor specific animals for their ongoing care including food, bedding, and preventative health care

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Barn at Spring Brook Farm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers animal-assisted and nature-based programs for children with disabilities (ages 6-12) on a 17-acre wheelchair-accessible farm in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Programs include Camp Geronimo summer day camp, Individual Programs, Teen Individual Programs, Field Trips, Virtual Programs, and Socialization Events. Financial Aid ensures about 25% of families access services regardless of income.

Product overview

The Barn at Spring Brook Farm offers a unified portfolio of animal-assisted and nature-based programs for children with disabilities. The core offering consists of Camp Geronimo (summer day camp), Individual Programs, Teen Individual Programs, Field Trips, Virtual Programs, and Socialization Events (Spring Fling, Summer Splash, Autumn Fest, Winterfest). Supporting services include a Financial Aid Program ensuring access regardless of financial circumstance, Animal Sponsorship for recurring donor support, Event Sponsorship for corporate partners, The Barn Bulletin newsletter for community communication, and a Volunteer Program recruiting over 300 annual volunteers. Together these programs serve children with various disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Geronimo: A summer day camp for children ages 6-12 with disabilities located on the farm, featuring animal-assisted and nature-based activities.
• The Barn Bulletin

Products and services

• Camp Geronimo

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered notable, minor and key.

• NBCUniversal / NBC 10 PhiladelphianotableGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025NBCUniversal awarded The Barn $20,000 through the 2025 NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants. NBC 10 Philadelphia covered the organization, featuring it in a segment highlighting the nonprofit's work with children with disabilities and animal-assisted activities.
• Point Lookout Garden and Farm LifenotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPoint Lookout Garden and Farm Life, a nonprofit in Wilmington, DE founded by Phyllis Wyeth in 2009, donated a 3-generation Nubian goat family (Beezus, Ramona, Thyme, Echo, and Bay) to The Barn. The organization focuses on providing green space, organic vegetables, and educational experiences surrounding animal husbandry to youth.
• West Chester UniversitynotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Page Buck from West Chester University appeared on PHL17's IN FOCUS: Autism Awareness with The Barn's Executive Director Emily McClure to explain research on the bond between humans and animals and how it helps people including those affected by autism.
• Temple UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTemple University students participated in designing activities for The Barn's Summer Splash socialization event, demonstrating creativity and compassion in working with children with disabilities.
• First CrewminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst Crew team volunteered to make improvements to The Barn's exteriors, including installing new handrails along ramps and new tops and seats on picnic tables, helping prepare the facility for Camp Geronimo.
• Team Toyota Mobility – Glen MillskeyGTM or Marketing PartnerTeam Toyota Mobility – Glen Mills sponsored The Barn's Hoe Down fundraising event at the Gold level ($5,000), contributing to the event that raises over one-third of The Barn's annual funding needs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Morgan's Wonderland: Ultra-accessible theme park and camp in San Antonio, TX built specifically for individuals with special needs. Comparable mission of inclusive recreation for the same population, but primarily serves a different region.

Direct peers

• Camp Korey: Nonprofit residential camp in Washington state serving children with serious medical conditions and disabilities at no cost to families. Directly comparable therapeutic recreation model that relies on donations, volunteers and corporate partners.
• Talisman Camps: Summer camp programs in Hendersonville, NC specifically designed for children and teens with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism and other special needs. Directly comparable structured overnight/day programming for a similar population.
• Green Chimneys: Nonprofit in Brewster, NY operating a farm-based animal-assisted therapy and education program for children with special needs, autism, and behavioral challenges. Closest direct comparable: a working farm combined with structured therapeutic programming for a similar population.
• Double H Ranch: Nonprofit resort-style camp in Lake Luzerne, NY offering year-round programming for children with serious illnesses and disabilities. Comparable mission, donor-supported model, and volunteer-driven delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Special Olympics: International nonprofit providing year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Broader but comparable donor- and volunteer-supported programming for individuals with disabilities.
• Best Buddies International: Nonprofit creating one-to-one friendships, employment opportunities and inclusive experiences for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Operates at much larger national scale but serves a directly comparable population.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability services including camps, therapy and recreation across many states. Operates at much larger scale and broader scope but serves the same population of children with disabilities.
• Variety – the Children's Charity: National nonprofit funding adaptive programs, mobility equipment and inclusion experiences for children with disabilities. Larger, geographically diversified comparable donor-funded organization serving a similar population.

Others

• Make-A-Wish Foundation: National nonprofit granting wishes to children with critical illnesses. Different intervention (wish granting vs. ongoing therapy) but comparable donor- and volunteer-funded model serving children with serious medical and developmental conditions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/The_Barn_at_SBF
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCz35EVyX5vrDJPKUQ-GdfEA
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheBarnatSpringBrookFarm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-barn-at-spring-brook-farm
• Instagraminstagram.com/thebarnatspringbrookfarm

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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