THE ARC OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY

What THE ARC OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY does

The Arc of Snohomish County is a Washington-incorporated nonprofit organization founded in 1943, headquartered in a single suite at 127 E. Intercity Ave., Everett, WA, and operating with 1–10 employees under Executive Director Shayne Nagel and Program Director Jamie Coonts. It provides advocacy, peer support, and direct service programming for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families throughout Snohomish County. Core programs span the full lifespan and include Sibshops for siblings ages 8–12, the L.E.A.D. self-advocacy coalition, Parent-to-Parent peer matching, Independent Living support, Special Education and IEP Parent Partner assistance, Housing Workshops for future planning, and multilingual caregiver and family support groups delivered in English, Spanish (Padres Unidos), and Russian (Russian Connect). Distribution is hybrid, combining in-person programming at the Everett office and community venues with Zoom-based virtual groups such as Caregiver Connection and Zooming Advocates.

The organization's go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: free membership, volunteer engagement, and recurring programming (support groups, workshops, Sibshops, legislative forums) form the core acquisition and retention loop. The business model is donation-supported rather than commercial — revenue is not publicly disclosed and is sourced from individual and corporate charitable contributions (via a PayPal donation button on the website), optional event-level contributions (Sibshops $10 per sibling with scholarships; Housing Workshops suggest $5/$10/$25 donations), and implied grants. The chapter is an affiliate of The Arc of the United States, a national 501(c)(3) with 140,000+ members and roughly 730 state and local chapters; affiliation grants access to national advocacy resources, convention discounts, and insurance programs while the local chapter retains independent governance.

Technology is deliberately minimal: no proprietary platforms, APIs, or software products are offered, and the primary digital assets are a WordPress website with a Recite Me assistive toolbar for accessibility, a PayPal donation integration, and standard social media channels (Facebook, X/Twitter). There is no evidence of AI/ML systems, mobile applications, or developer-facing integrations. Core strategic partners include The Arc of the United States (core affiliation), the NW Rare Disease Coalition (community programming co-host), and M-Bar-C Ranch (accessible recreational venue).

Name

THE ARC OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY

Legal name

The Arc of Snohomish County

Website

https://arcsno.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1943

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Arc of Snohomish County is a 1943-founded Everett, WA nonprofit and local chapter of The Arc of the United States, providing advocacy, peer support groups, self-advocacy training, special education assistance, and housing workshops for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families across Snohomish County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Advocacy and Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Rights & Accessibility Advocacy (BPAGAFAF), Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Disability advocacy services
• Intellectual developmental disabilities
• Special education advocacy
• Peer support programs
• Nonprofit disability services

Headquarters

HQ city

Everett

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization relies on charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. A PayPal donation option is provided on the website.
2. Membership: Free membership program that provides access to advocacy communications, events, and benefits. Membership also includes affiliation with state and national Arc chapters, with national membership offering discounted convention registration and exclusive insurance rates.
3. Event Donations: Optional donations collected at events such as Housing Workshops ($5-$25 suggested) and Sibshops ($10 per sibling with scholarships available).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Arc of Snohomish County is a nonprofit advocacy and support organization that provides programs, peer support groups, self-advocacy training, special education assistance, independent living resources, and housing workshops for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families in Snohomish County, Washington. Services are offered at no cost through both in-person community venues and virtual Zoom platforms, supported by charitable donations and free membership.

Product overview

The Arc of Snohomish County is a non-profit advocacy organization offering a comprehensive suite of programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. The organization's offerings include peer support programs (Sibshops, Parent-to-Parent, Mothers Network, Caregiver Connection), advocacy training (Self-Advocacy L.E.A.D. Coalition, Leadership Workshops), educational resources (Special Education, IEP Parent Partner), housing planning workshops, and multilingual support groups (Spanish Padres Unidos, Russian Connect). The organization also publishes a quarterly Leadership Newsletter and maintains an accessible website with Recite Me assistive technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sibshops Peer support workshops for siblings (ages 8-12) of individuals with developmental disabilities, offering games, conversations, and recreational activities.
• Self-Advocacy: L.E.A.D. Coalition Leadership and advocacy training program empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to develop self-advocacy and leadership skills.
• Parent-to-Parent Peer support program connecting parents and caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities for mutual support and information sharing.
• Parent Family Coalition Coalition providing collective advocacy and support for families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Independent Living Services and resources supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in achieving independence and self-sufficiency in daily living.
• Special Education Resources and advocacy support for families navigating special education services, including IEP assistance and parent partner programs.
• Housing Workshop Educational workshop series focused on future planning and housing options for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
• Caregiver Connection Virtual support group for caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities, meeting monthly via Zoom.
• Mothers Network In-person support group for mothers raising children with developmental disabilities, meeting monthly at The Arc office.
• Padres Unidos Spanish-language support group for parents and families raising children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Russian Connect and Support Group Virtual support group for Russian-speaking families and caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Zooming Advocates Virtual peer connection group for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Snohomish County, meeting monthly via Zoom.
• Family and Community Coalition Monthly coalition meetings providing advocacy and legislative updates for families and community members.
• Leadership Newsletter Quarterly newsletter covering advocacy spotlights, legislative updates, community news, and resources for members of The Arc of Snohomish County.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NW Rare Disease CoalitionminorOthersCollaborative partner for community events including the Disability Community Celebration. Coalition partner providing support and resources for families affected by rare diseases and developmental disabilities.
• The Arc of the United StatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Arc of Snohomish County is an affiliated chapter of The Arc of the United States, the nation's largest community-based organization advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This affiliation provides access to national advocacy resources, conventions, and insurance programs.
• M-Bar-C RanchminorOthersPartner venue for Arc at M-Bar-C Ranch family events, providing accessible recreational activities including horse rides, games, and crafts for families with children with disabilities.
• Northwest Rare Disease CoalitionminorOthersCo-host of Parent to Parent in the Park events, partnering with The Arc to provide playdates and connections for families of children with complex health needs and rare conditions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Parent to Parent of Washington State: Washington statewide peer-support program for parents of children with disabilities; directly comparable to Arc of Snohomish County's Parent-to-Parent program with overlapping family-support mission and methodology.
• Easterseals Washington: Regional chapter of a national disability services nonprofit offering similar direct services (early intervention, employment, camping/recreation) for people with disabilities and families in Washington State.
• Northwest Center: Seattle-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities across the lifespan, including early intervention, employment, and community inclusion programs; operates in overlapping Pacific Northwest geography with comparable lifespan IDD programming.
• Kindering Center: Bellevue-based nonprofit providing early intervention and family support for children with developmental disabilities and delays; directly comparable as a Pacific Northwest family-centered disability services provider serving a similar IDD population.
• The Arc of Washington State: State-level parent chapter of the same Arc network; directly comparable as a Washington-based IDD advocacy and family support organization, offering similar Parent-to-Parent, self-advocacy, and legislative programs across the broader state geography.
• Open Doors for Multicultural Families: Washington-based nonprofit providing culturally and linguistically responsive disability and family support services; directly comparable in serving immigrant and multilingual families of children with developmental disabilities, overlapping with Padres Unidos and Russian Connect programming.

Others

• Special Olympics Washington: Washington affiliate of Special Olympics providing sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities; comparable as a Pacific Northwest disability-focused nonprofit with overlapping participant demographics and a network-based delivery model.
• Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council: State-level advocacy and planning body for IDD policy and systems change; comparable as a Washington-based advocacy stakeholder that shapes the legislative agenda Arc of Snohomish County engages through its legislative forums and advocacy days.

Broad incumbents

• Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS): State agency administering developmental disabilities administration, housing supports, and Medicaid-funded services; a much larger incumbent that shapes the policy environment and public funding streams the chapter's clients depend on.
• The Arc of the United States: National umbrella organization of the entire Arc network; broader incumbent that sets national advocacy priorities, insurance programs, and conventions the Snohomish chapter benefits from and whose scope dwarfs the local chapter.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/thearcus
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/The-Arc-of-Snohomish-County/265812323451958
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-arc-of-snohomish-county

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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