Sarah Foundation Inc

What Sarah Foundation Inc does

SARAH Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1957 in Guilford, Connecticut, that supports individuals with intellectual and/or other developmental disabilities across the Connecticut shoreline. The foundation functions as an umbrella for three wholly-owned operating service agencies — SARAH Seneca (Branford), SARAH Tuxis (Guilford, with the Tuxis Harbor facility in Westbrook), and SARAH Inc. — which collectively deliver residential housing, independent living support, day programs, recreational services, vocational and employment support, transition services, respite care, and community integration. Programs span the entire lifecycle, including Kidsteps Birth to Three early intervention services and the Gavin & Friends adult day program in downtown Guilford, serving more than 1,500 individuals annually across the Old Saybrook-to-West Haven corridor.

The foundation operates from a WordPress website (sarahfoundation.org) with a Network for Good donation portal, supported by Facebook and Instagram channels and email outreach. There is no proprietary technology product or platform; the technology footprint is limited to standard nonprofit digital infrastructure and event management tools. There are no AI/ML capabilities, APIs, mobile applications, or patents disclosed.

Revenue is generated entirely through donations, fundraising events, car donations, planned gifts, and partner business campaigns. Major fundraising events include the annual SARAH Gala, the SARAH Golf Classic at Clinton Country Club, the GEA Readathon partnership with Guilford schools, and The SARAH Project (a house-flipping initiative launched in 2022). The organization maintains a broad network of corporate and civic partners, including Bishop's Orchards, Dunkin (D'Andrea Group), Madison Wine Exchange, Knights of Columbus, and Page Taft Real Estate, and receives grants from the Guilford Foundation, Branford Community Foundation, and Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and led by Executive Director Ken Alberti.

Name

Sarah Foundation Inc

Legal name

SARAH Foundation

Website

https://sarahfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SARAH Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1957 that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the Connecticut shoreline through three service agencies (SARAH Seneca, SARAH Tuxis, SARAH Inc.), serving more than 1,500 individuals annually with residential, day, employment, and early intervention programs funded by donations and community fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability & Social Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Family Offices & Philanthropic Advisors (Grantmaking) (BPAGAKAD)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Developmental support
• Community living
• Special needs care
• Vocational programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Guilford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sarah Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1957 that provides services for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. It operates three service agencies — SARAH Seneca, SARAH Tuxis, and SARAH Inc. — delivering care and support programs to the Connecticut shoreline community.

Product overview

Sarah Foundation Inc operates as a non-profit organization supporting individuals with intellectual and/or other disabilities through a family of service agencies. The organization offers a coordinated portfolio of residential housing and support services, adult day programs (including Gavin & Friends), early intervention services (Kidsteps Birth to Three), and transitional/employment services. Major programs include SARAH Seneca and SARAH Tuxis service agencies, supported by fundraising initiatives like The SARAH Project house-flipping program, the SARAH Partners business partnership program, and annual events including the Golf Classic and Gala. The organization serves communities from Old Saybrook to West Haven, Connecticut, supporting more than 1,500 individuals annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SARAH Seneca: Service agency providing residential housing, day programs, and employment services for individuals with intellectual and/or other disabilities
• SARAH Tuxis
• SARAH Inc.
• Gavin & Friends
• SARAH Endowment Fund
• The SARAH Project

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 1,500 individuals served annually with disabilities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Social REdesign (Nicole White)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 July 2022Collaborated on The SARAH Project - house flipping venture to raise funds. Purchased house for $256,000, renovated with community involvement through social media design votes, sold with 100% of profits going to SARAH Foundation.
• Bishop's Orchards Farm Market & WinerycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-standing community partner conducting annual Register Round-Up campaigns that have raised over $5,000 for SARAH. Also provides matching gifts and sponsors SARAH events including the annual Gala and Golf Classic. Has offered $10,000 New Year matching gift campaigns.
• The Marketplace at Guilford Food CentercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSARAH Partner conducting change donation programs at registers. Produces and sells SARAH Star Cookies with a percentage of proceeds donated to the Foundation. Ongoing partnership since 2021.
• D'Andrea Group (Dunkin)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThree Dunkin locations in Guilford conducted month-long Star Donut campaign donating $1.00 per star donut purchased. Sold more than 1,600 star donuts in a single campaign.
• Country Paint & HardwareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNorth Branford hardware store partnered for Register Round-Up campaigns. Customers donated nearly $500 during April campaigns, with store matching for $1,000 total contribution.
• Page Taft Real EstateminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipated in Adopt-a-House program, adopting a SARAH home for fall clean-up and holiday decorations and gifts for residents.
• Knights of Columbus Council 3928minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSt. George Parish council has partnered for many years through annual Tootsie Roll Drives, Fish Fry Friday dinners, hosting Summer Breeze Ride for Autism, and Stand Up for SARAH comedy night events.
• Madison Wine ExchangeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosts monthly public tasting events with proceeds benefiting SARAH Foundation. Annual 'Make the Holidays Sparkle' event in November is their largest fundraiser for SARAH.
• Guilford Education AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner60+ year partnership supporting annual GEA Readathon for SARAH. Involves all four Guilford elementary schools and Baldwin Middle School. Students raise money by reading and seeking donations. 2025 campaign raised record $42,524.50 with 412 participating students.
• Page Hardware & ApplianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business providing donated goods and services for The SARAH Project house renovation.
• Clinton Country ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for annual SARAH Golf Classic charity golf tournament.
• Southern Connecticut Cycle ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered for Summer Breeze Ride for Autism, providing route options, marking course, coordinating rest stops and SAG vehicles.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• LifeBridge Community Services: LifeBridge provides disability services, mental health support, and youth programs in southern Connecticut, overlapping on case management and community-based services but broader in mission than SARAH's disability focus.
• Sunrise Northeast (Sunrise Behavioral Health): Sunrise provides residential, day, and clinical services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities primarily in eastern Connecticut, comparable in mission but serving a different geographic sub-region than SARAH's shoreline focus.

Direct peers

• Marrakech Inc. Marrakech operates residential, employment, and day services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities primarily in Connecticut, with a similar "Woodlands" style group home and supported employment model.
• Kennedy Center (CT): Kennedy Center serves individuals with disabilities across Connecticut through residential, vocational, and community-based programs, operating a similar multi-service agency model in overlapping shoreline geography.
• The Arc Connecticut: The Arc Connecticut is the state chapter of a national disability-advocacy network providing direct services, family support, and case management for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across CT.
• Ability Beyond: Ability Beyond is a Connecticut-based nonprofit providing residential, employment, and day programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, making it the most directly comparable peer across service lines and geography.

Broad incumbents

• The Arc of the United States: The Arc is the largest national nonprofit serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, providing advocacy and a national umbrella for state chapters like The Arc Connecticut that compete with SARAH for state-level funding and referrals.
• Easterseals Connecticut: Easterseals is a national disability services nonprofit with a Connecticut chapter providing a broad portfolio of disability, veteran, and senior services, overlapping on day programs and employment support but operating at much wider national scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/SARAH-FOUNDATION/270829491727
• Instagraminstagram.com/sarahfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sarah-foundation-inc

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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