Fact Enterprises, Inc.

What Fact Enterprises, Inc. does

FACT (Families of Autistic Children in Tidewater), legally Fact Enterprises, Inc., is a 501c3 nonprofit founded in 1993 and headquartered at 3509 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, Virginia. The organization's mission is to improve the quality of life for autistic individuals and their families in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. FACT delivers social, recreational, vocational, sports, camp, and leisure programs spanning the full lifespan of individuals with autism, from children (ages 6+) through adults, with programming segmented by age and support need. Core offerings include Camp Gonnawannagoagin' (seven one-week summer day-camp sessions plus spring and winter break camps), Teen Time and Social Club monthly outings, Out-n-About for higher-support participants, sports leagues (wiffleball, basketball, soccer, bowling), leisure programs (performing arts, fine arts, life skills), the I Can Bike program, and the HERO employment program.

The operating model is service-led and community-driven. Programs are delivered through direct in-person programming supported by a 1:2 staff-to-camper ratio and a peer buddy model pairing autistic participants with neurotypical volunteers. Registration and ticketing run through the Active Network SaaS platform, email communications via Constant Contact, and the website on WordPress. The 21,900 sq. ft. Autism Resource Center, opened in June 2023, functions as a co-located hub housing FACT and seven partner organizations offering complementary therapies (speech, occupational, physical, ABA, psychotherapy, sensory gym rentals, parent training). FACT generates revenue from six streams: individual donations (including the recurring Autism Advocates Fund), foundation grants (Sandler Family Foundation, Camp Foundation, Chartway Promise, Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic, Kellam, Hoesly Gibeault, Jack and Anne Glenn), program registration fees that cover only a fraction of true costs, fundraising events (Lawn Party Under the Stars, golf tournaments), planned giving and endowment income, and corporate sponsorships. FACT does not receive state, federal, or United Way funding. Leadership comprises six paid staff plus seasonal counselors and a volunteer Board of Directors. The organization is privately governed with no parent company, PE, or institutional investor.

Name

Fact Enterprises, Inc.

Legal name

Families of Autistic Children in Tidewater

Website

https://fact4autism.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Fact Enterprises, Inc. (FACT, Families of Autistic Children in Tidewater) is a 501c3 nonprofit founded in 1993 in Virginia Beach, Virginia that provides social, recreational, vocational, sports, camp, and leisure programs for autistic individuals and their families across the Hampton Roads region, operating from a 21,900 sq. ft. Autism Resource Center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism and Disability Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (624110), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAKAAAA

Autism-Specific Schools & Programs

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Special Education Schools & Programs

SECONDARYEDAKAKAJ

Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

Keywords

• Autism support programs
• Social recreation services
• Vocational training programs
• Autism resource center
• Community integration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Virginia Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly recurring donations from individuals. The Autism Advocates Fund is FACT's monthly giving program providing year-round support. No gift is too small, and all donations are tax-deductible as FACT is a 501c3 nonprofit.
2. Grants: Grants from foundations including The Camp Foundation, Sandler Family Foundation, Chartway Promise Foundation, Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation, and others. FACT does not receive state, federal, or United Way funding.
3. Program Registration Fees: Fees for camps and programs that only subsidize a fraction of actual costs. Registration fees cover staffing, activities, transportation, materials, and administration. Financial assistance (scholarships) fills the gap for qualifying families.
4. Fundraising Events: Events including the Lawn Party Under the Stars (annual outdoor event with catering, open bar, live music, auctions, and raffle), golf tournaments, and other community fundraisers.
5. Planned Giving and Endowments: Bequests through wills or living trusts, charitable bequests, and endowment fund established with Hampton Roads Foundation through Jack and Anne Glenn Foundation gift. Stock donations also accepted.
6. Corporate Sponsorships: Support from corporate partners who provide financial and in-kind assistance. Sponsors receive recognition at events and on FACT materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FACT (Families of Autistic Children in Tidewater) delivers social, recreational, vocational, sports, camp, and leisure programs for individuals with autism and their families in Hampton Roads, Virginia. The portfolio includes year-round camp sessions (Camp Gonnawannagoagin'), sports leagues (wiffleball, basketball, soccer, bowling), social outings for teens and adults (Teen Time, Social Club, Out-n-About), leisure programs (performing arts, fine arts, life skills), Family Fun Days, I Can Bike, and the HERO employment program. All programs are supported by financial assistance scholarships and housed at a 21,900 sq. ft. Autism Resource Center co-locating seven partner service providers.

Product overview

FACT (Families of Autistic Children in Tidewater) operates as a nonprofit organization offering a unified portfolio of social, recreational, and vocational programs for individuals with autism and their families in Hampton Roads, Virginia. The organization's core programs include Camp Gonnawannagoagin' (summer day camp), I Can Bike, social programs (Teen Time, Social Club, Out-n-About), Family Fun Days, Sports Programs (wiffleball, basketball, soccer, bowling), Leisure Programs (Performing Arts, Fine Arts, Life Skills), and the HERO employment program. These programs work together to enhance social, communication, and life skills while promoting community integration. FACT also operates a 21,900 square foot Autism Resource Center housing a gym, sensory room, and multipurpose FACTivity Hall. Financial assistance is available through various scholarships and discounts to ensure accessibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Camp Gonnawannagoagin'

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving 400+ individuals with autism each year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Seven Partner Organizations (Autism Resource Center)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023The Autism Resource Center houses eight different providers serving individuals with autism and other differing abilities. Partners offer speech, occupational, and physical therapies; sensory gym rentals for ABA therapies; life skill classes; educational programs; parent trainings and support groups; and psychotherapy. Full list available via Linktree.
• Friends SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2013, FACT has collaborated with Friends School and hosts programs including summer camp on their campus. FACT also offers athletic programs at this location.
• iCan BikecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership every couple of years to teach individuals with developmental disabilities ages 8+ how to ride traditional two-wheel bicycles. FACT hosts the iCan Bike camp program.
• Virginia Autism FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting autism services in Virginia.
• ELS for AutismsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation focused on autism awareness and support, community partner of FACT.
• Baker's Crust and Coastal GrillminorOthersProvides catering for FACT's Lawn Party Under the Stars annual fundraiser.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Judson Center: Michigan-based nonprofit providing autism, behavioral health, and child welfare services across the lifespan. Operates a similar portfolio of social, recreational, vocational, and therapeutic supports for autistic individuals and could be a regional operational benchmark.
• Milestones Autism Resources: Cleveland-based nonprofit offering autism programs, resources, and family support across Northeast Ohio. Comparable as a regional autism-services hub running social, recreational, and educational programming; not geographically competitive with FACT.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: Large national disability services nonprofit with autism-specific programming including camp, recreation, social skills, and employment services through local affiliates. Comparable in offering a portfolio of community-based programs, though with far greater geographic scale and funding access.
• Autism Speaks: Largest autism-focused advocacy and fundraising organization in the U.S., funding research, services, and family support. Operates a much broader national agenda than FACT but competes for the same corporate and major-donor funding pool.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Large nonprofit behavioral health organization operating autism-specific community, residential, and vocational programs across multiple states. Comparable in mission and program breadth but operates at national scale and incorporates more clinical/medical-service components.
• Autism Society of America: National nonprofit providing autism information, referrals, advocacy, and affiliate-led local programming. Operates a much broader national footprint and advocacy mandate than FACT, but shares the goal of expanding community-based support for autistic individuals and families.
• The Arc of the United States: National nonprofit serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (including autism) through state and local chapters. Offers social, recreational, and employment support programs that materially overlap with FACT's mission and program mix.

Direct peers

• May Institute: Nonprofit provider of services for children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities across the lifespan, including community-based day, social, and vocational programs. Operates a comparable mix of center- and community-based services as FACT, though at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC): SARRC is a nonprofit autism services organization operating a comprehensive lifespan program (early intervention through adult employment) in the Phoenix metro. Like FACT, it offers social, recreational, vocational, and community-integration programs and is a direct mission and model peer.

Others

• Organization for Autism Research (OAR): National autism-focused nonprofit that funds applied research and distributes resources to families and educators. Comparable in its mission focus on improving life outcomes for autistic individuals; provides evidence-based resources FACT could leverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/camp4autism

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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