SOAR Fox Cities

What SOAR Fox Cities does

SOAR Fox Cities, Inc. is an IRS-designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1956 (originally as The Arc of Outagamie County) and headquartered at 211 E. Franklin Street in Appleton, Wisconsin. The organization delivers a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities from birth through adulthood, including Youth Services (SOAR Thru Summer, Beyond the Classroom, After School, Evolve Summer Transition Days), Adult Services (Community Inclusion, Adult Education, SOAR On Wheels, Evolve 365), the third-largest Special Olympics agency in Wisconsin serving nearly 200 athletes across nine sports, overnight camps, family services, advocacy, the WisconSibs sibling support program (integrated January 2026), and a Traumatic Brain Injury Support Program. SOAR serves nearly 1,200 participants annually, touches over 19,000 family and community members, and runs over 300 program events per year. The organization employs 25+ staff including an Executive Director, Associate Executive Director of Finance and Operations, Directors of Adult Services, Youth Services, Development and Engagement, and Marketing and Community Relationships, plus program managers and coordinators.

Revenue is generated through five streams: program fees (varying by program with member/non-member tiered pricing, e.g., $35-$150 for Special Olympics sports, $1,015/week for SOAR Thru Summer, $2,441.25/week for 1:1 Personal Supports, $190/day for Evolve), membership dues ($25 individual, $65 family annually), donations and contributions via Network for Good, special events fundraising (Golf Outing, Amazing Fund-Racer, 70th Anniversary Gala), and grants from foundations including Otto Bremer Trust, Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, J.J. Keller Foundation, and the Basic Needs Giving Partnership Fund. Third-party payors including CLTS (Children's Long-Term Support) are accepted. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, with registration via website, phone, email, or in-person at six program locations across Appleton, Menasha, Waupaca, and Neenah. Distribution is supported by referral networks with school districts (notably Appleton Area School District), ADRC, healthcare providers, and partner disability organizations. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors with executive leadership from Kimberly Clark (President), McCarty Law LLP, Appleton Area School District, Thrivent, Outagamie County Health & Human Services, and other regional institutions.

Name

SOAR Fox Cities

Legal name

SOAR Fox Cities, Inc.

Website

https://soarfoxcities.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SOAR Fox Cities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1956 in Appleton, Wisconsin that delivers programs for individuals with developmental disabilities from birth through adulthood, including youth and adult services, Special Olympics, camps, family services, and the WisconSibs sibling support program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Social Services for People with Developmental Disabilities

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Child and Youth Services (624110), Educational Services (611), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC), Outdoor Recreation & Adventure Programs (Trips, Climbing, Rentals) (EDALAIAG)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Special olympics programs
• Adult day services
• Youth disability programs
• Nonprofit disability support

Headquarters

HQ city

Appleton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Fees: Fees charged for participation in various programs and activities including summer camps, after school programs, Special Olympics sports, adult services, and youth programs. Fee structures vary by program with member and non-member rates.
2. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing reduced rates for activities, priority notification for events, and eligibility for SOAR Cash financial assistance program.
3. Donations and Contributions: One-time and recurring donations from individuals and corporations supporting the nonprofit mission. Monthly donor program available.
4. Special Events Fundraising: Annual fundraising events including Golf Outing, Amazing Fund-Racer, Anniversary Gala, and Corn Roast generate revenue through participant fees, sponsorships, and auction items.
5. Grants and Foundation Support: Funding from charitable foundations and grant programs including Otto Bremer Trust, Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, J.J. Keller Foundation, and government partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SOAR Fox Cities is a nonprofit organization delivering a full continuum of programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities from birth through adulthood and their families across the Fox Cities region of Wisconsin. Offerings span youth services (after-school, summer day camps, Beyond the Classroom life-skills partnership with schools), adult services (Community Inclusion, Adult Education, SOAR On Wheels, Evolve 365 day services), Special Olympics sports, overnight and weekend camps, advocacy and self-advocacy support groups, sibling support (WisconSibs), Traumatic Brain Injury Support, community education, and family support services. Ancillary offerings include an annual membership program, the SOAR Store (print-on-demand merchandise via Printful), and signature fundraising events (Anniversary Gala, Golf Outing, Amazing Fund-Racer).

Product overview

SOAR Fox Cities is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities, from birth through adulthood, and their families. The organization operates a multi-faceted service model consisting of core programmatic areas: Adult Services (Community Inclusion, Adult Education, SOAR On Wheels), Youth Services (TnT, SOAR Thru Summer, Beyond the Classroom, After School, Evolve Summer), Special Olympics (second-largest in Wisconsin), Camps (Camp Onaway, Fall Weekend Camp), Advocacy and Support Groups, Community Education, Family Services, and WisconSibs (sibling support). Additionally, SOAR offers ancillary services including a Membership Program, SOAR Store (operated through Printful), and community fundraising events (Anniversary Gala, Golf Outing, Amazing Fund-Racer). The newest addition is Evolve 365, a year-round day service program for young adults ages 18-30 launched in January 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WisconSibs: Sibling support programs including Sibshops, SibDays, Sib Discovery Retreat, and Teen Sib Leadership Retreat for siblings of people with disabilities.

Products and services

• Evolve 365 A year-round day service program for young adults ages 18-30 with differing abilities. Participants build real-world skills and explore interests through fun, educational, and philanthropic activities with friends.
• Adult Services Programs for adults 18+ with differing abilities including Community Inclusion (social activities), Adult Education (life skills classes), and SOAR On Wheels (mobile programming).
• Advocacy and Support Groups Individual advocacy support, People First self-advocacy chapters, Brain Injury Support Group, and informational sessions on disability-related topics.
• Camps Overnight and weekend camping experiences for youth and adults with developmental disabilities including Camp Onaway (five-day overnight near Waupaca for campers age 14 and over) and Fall Weekend Camp.
• Community Education Educational presentations for adults and youth on disability awareness topics including General Disability Awareness, Corporate Presentations, Employment First, First Responder Training, SOAR 101, and Kids on the Block puppet program.
• Family Services Specialized events, forums, and activities for families caring for children with developmental disabilities including Mini but Mighty SOARers Support Group, Lunch and Learn, Educational Series, Corn Roast, and Holiday Party.
• Youth Services Programs for youth ages 13-23 including TnT (Teens and Transition Age Youth), SOAR Thru Summer, Beyond the Classroom, After School Program, and Evolve Summer Transition Days.
• Special Olympics Second/third-largest Special Olympics program in Wisconsin offering sports including Basketball, Aquatics, Track & Field, Softball, Tee-Ball, Bocce, and Bowling for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
• WisconSibs Sibling Support Programs Sibling support programs for siblings of people with disabilities including Sibshops (ages 6-12), SibDays day camp, Sib Discovery Retreat (overnight ages 9-14), and Teen Sib Leadership Retreat (ages 13-17).
• Beyond the Classroom Partnership with Appleton Area School District providing high school students with disabilities hands-on, community-based life skills learning. Students build executive functioning, social, and independent living skills through daily lessons and community outings.
• Traumatic Brain Injury Support Program Case management, resource navigation, support groups, and community education for individuals living with a TBI and those supporting TBI survivors.
• SOAR Store Online store selling SOAR merchandise including shirts, hats, bags, and more. Operated through Printful with products made to order and shipped directly to customers.
• Annual Membership Program Annual membership offering reduced rates for activities, priority notification for event tickets, and eligibility for SOAR Cash financial assistance. Individual membership $25/year, family membership $65/year.
• 70th Anniversary Gala Annual fundraising event celebrating SOAR Fox Cities' anniversary. The 70th Anniversary Gala is scheduled for June 18, 2026 at the National Railroad Museum.
• Annual Golf Outing Annual fundraising golf event, the 35th Annual Golf Outing scheduled for July 20, 2026 at Oshkosh Country Club.
• Amazing Fund-Racer

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 1,200 participants served annually with developmental disabilities
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NAMI Fox ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012NAMI Fox Valley co-owns the 211 E. Franklin Building with SOAR Fox Cities following a capital campaign in 2013. Both agencies relocated to the building in 2013, and it now houses 6 nonprofits offering common areas as meeting spaces to tenants and other community nonprofits.
• Appleton Area School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partnership for Beyond the Classroom program offered in partnership with area high schools. Chief Human Resources Officer Julie King serves on SOAR's Board of Directors.
• 91.1 the AvenueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal radio partnership for SOAR Spotlight podcast featuring interviews with area nonprofits.
• National Railroad MuseumminorOthersVenue partner for SOAR's 70th Anniversary Gala on June 18, 2026 at 2285 S Broadway, Ashwaubenon, WI 54304.
• TBI Support Program PartnersminorOthersPartner organizations including Pillars, Harbor House, Neuroscience, Christine Ann, and Apricity support the Traumatic Brain Injury Support Program.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals (National): National federation that supports regional affiliates like Easterseals Wisconsin. Comparable because its affiliates offer the same mix of day programs, camps, respite, and disability services that SOAR delivers, but at a national scale with broader service categories.
• The Arc of the United States: National organization from which SOAR Fox Cities (then Arc of Outagamie County) separated in 2006. Operates as the national advocacy and resource body for the same intellectual/developmental disability population SOAR serves, but at a national policy and chapter-support level rather than direct service delivery.
• Special Olympics International: Global umbrella organization that licenses and supports state and local Special Olympics programs including SOAR Fox Cities'. Comparable as the parent of the Special Olympics sports programming that constitutes a major portion of SOAR's activities, but operates at a vastly larger scale as a global movement.

Direct peers

• The Arc Wisconsin: Statewide chapter of The Arc, the same national network SOAR Fox Cities was previously part of before becoming independent in 2006. Provides advocacy, family support, and direct services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Wisconsin — directly comparable mission, structure, and revenue model.
• Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin: Operates in the same Fox Valley region and runs adult day services, employment support, and community programs for individuals with disabilities and other barriers. Comparable mission overlap with SOAR's Adult Services (Community Inclusion, Adult Education, SOAR On Wheels) and similar nonprofit/fee-for-service revenue model.
• Easterseals Wisconsin: Regional Easterseals affiliate serving Wisconsin with disability services, day programs, camps, and family support. Highly comparable to SOAR as a multi-service regional nonprofit serving individuals with developmental disabilities through programs, camps, and community-based services.
• Special Olympics Wisconsin: Statewide Special Olympics affiliate that oversees the network of local agencies (including SOAR Fox Cities) running Special Olympics training and competition across Wisconsin. Directly comparable as a Special Olympics program operator serving athletes with intellectual disabilities through sports like basketball, aquatics, bowling, and bocce.

Regional players

• Wisconsin FACETS: Wisconsin statewide parent-training and information center for families of children with disabilities. Comparable as a family-support and education provider for the same disability population, but focuses on parent education and IEP/special-education navigation rather than direct program delivery like SOAR's day services and camps.

Emerging players

• Best Buddies International: National nonprofit focused on friendship, leadership, and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Overlaps with SOAR's Community Inclusion programming and Special Olympics social goals, but focuses on one-to-one friendship matches rather than direct multi-service delivery.

Others

• NAMI Fox Valley: Co-owner of SOAR Fox Cities' headquarters building at 211 E. Franklin St. and partner on community mental health advocacy. Serves individuals with mental illness rather than developmental disabilities, but functions as a peer-sized nonprofit co-located in the same facility with shared back-office economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/soarfoxcities
• Xx.com/soarfoxcities
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/soar-fox-cities-inc-

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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