the arc of indian river county

What the arc of indian river county does

The Arc of Indian River County (legal entity: The Arc of IRC, Inc) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation founded in 1975 and headquartered at 1375 16th Avenue, Vero Beach, Florida. It serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across Indian River County through six core programs: Adult Day Training (ADT), Supported Employment, Residential Services (six group homes including one designed for medically fragile adults), Transportation, Behavioral Services, and Supported Living. The organization also operates a Transition program for high school students in their final two years (ages 14-22), routed through Florida's Vocational Rehabilitation system.

The organization is the only nonprofit 501(c)(3) Adult Day Training provider in Indian River County and is a funded partner of United Way. Revenue is generated through a mix of government funding (Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities/Med-Waiver and Vocational Rehabilitation), charitable donations, grants, planned giving (including The Arc Angels Legacy Society), a tiered monthly giving program ($20-$1,000 per month), engraved-brick fundraisers ($300 per brick), and modest provider-training fees (Core Competencies $30, Zero Tolerance $20, Supported Living Coach $100) for which the organization is APD-certified to deliver.

Distribution is direct: services are delivered at the East Campus (training academy near Vero Beach High School), the West Campus (events, programs), and through in-home/community-based Supported Living and Transportation. The go-to-market motion is community-led and sales-led — relying on referral networks (APD, Vocational Rehabilitation, local schools), word-of-mouth, volunteer recruitment, and community events (Tom Danaher Memorial Golf Classic, Ocean Grill Night, Snowflake Ball). Technology is not disclosed as a strategic asset; operational technology appears to be conventional nonprofit administration, with no AI/ML capabilities, no app, and no public API surface evident in the source material.

Name

the arc of indian river county

Legal name

The Arc of IRC, Inc

Website

https://arcir.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Arc of Indian River County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1975 that provides Adult Day Training, Supported Employment, Residential Services, Transportation, Behavioral Services, and Supported Living to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Indian River County, Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vero Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit heavily reliant on charitable donations, grants, and United Way funding. Donations are solicited through direct appeals, an Amazon Wish List, brick fundraisers, and monthly giving programs.
2. Planned Giving: Planned giving vehicles include bequests, charitable trusts, charitable gift annuities, retirement plan designations, donor advised funds, and life insurance policies. The organization maintains a Legacy Society ('The Arc Angels Legacy Society') for planned giving donors.
3. Brick Fundraiser: Engraved brick purchases at $300 per 12-inch by 12-inch brick serve as a one-time fundraising mechanism for capital/community improvements.
4. Monthly Giving Program: Recurring monthly donations at tiered levels ($20, $50, $100, $200, $500, $1,000 per month) provide predictable, recurring revenue to support programs.
5. Provider Training Fees: Training courses for direct care professionals (Core Competencies $30, Zero Tolerance $20, Supported Living Coach $100) generate modest fee-based revenue from the broader provider community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Arc of Indian River County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers a continuum of disability support services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Indian River County, Florida. Its core offerings include Adult Day Training, Supported Employment, Residential Services (six group homes including one for medically fragile adults), Supported Living, Transportation, and Behavioral Services. It also operates a certified training academy for direct-care professionals under the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities.

Product overview

The Arc of Indian River County is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization serving individuals with special needs since 1975, offering a comprehensive suite of programs designed to promote independence, inclusion, and opportunity. The core offerings consist of the Adult Day Training (ADT) Program for skill development and community engagement, a Supported Employment Program for job readiness and workplace support, Residential Services including six group homes and Supported Living for ongoing residential support, Transportation Services for accessible community travel, and Behavioral Services providing individualized behavior support and intervention. The organization also offers provider training programs certified by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. As the only nonprofit Adult Day Training program in Indian River County with comprehensive programs, these services are funded through donations, grants, and United Way partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Day Training (ADT) Program Daytime skill development, community engagement, and employment skills training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including life-skills training, social enrichment, volunteer experiences, and recreational activities.
• Supported Employment Program Career exploration, job-skills development, resume building, interview preparation, and on-the-job training with dedicated job coaches for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities seeking community employment.
• Residential Services - Group Homes 24-hour residential care across six group homes, including one specifically designed for medically fragile adults, providing safe and supportive living environments for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Transportation Services Safe, reliable, and accessible travel for individuals participating in Arc programs and community activities, using a fleet of well-maintained vehicles and trained drivers.
• Supported Living Ongoing in-home and community-based residential support for individuals living independently, with personalized support including budgeting, shopping, and home management.
• Behavioral Services Individualized behavior support including functional behavior assessments, individualized behavior plans, staff and caregiver training, and continuous monitoring to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities build positive skills and enhance quality of life.
• Provider Training Programs Fee-based training courses for direct-care professionals working with individuals with developmental disabilities, certified by the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities, covering Person-Centered Planning, Health & Safety, Individual Rights, DSP Roles, abuse prevention, and Supported Living Coach certification.

Quantifiable outcome

• Oyster Mat and Oyster Patty Project: UCF named The Arc Reef in Mosquito Bay after individuals served, demonstrating environmental restoration impact alongside participant skill-building

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Replogle Family / Ocean GrillcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2026The Replogle family and Ocean Grill restaurant host an annual fundraising dinner on the second Tuesday in May, donating all profits to The Arc. This long-standing partnership has generated significant annual fundraising revenue.
• Kiwanis International / Aktion ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAktion Club, a service club for adults with special needs organized through Kiwanis, collaborates with The Arc on events including the annual Snowflake Ball. Greg Holton of Kiwanis coordinates activities for members aged 18+.
• University of Central Florida (UCF) / CEE LabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCF's Center for Environmental Engineering (CEE) Lab partnered with The Arc on the Oyster Mat Project, where ADT participants build oyster mats for water quality restoration in the Indian River Lagoon. UCF named 'The Arc Reef' in Mosquito Bay to honor participants' contributions.
• Special Olympics Florida (Indian River)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial Olympics Florida provides sports training and competition opportunities for individuals with special needs, offering athletic programming as a complementary service to The Arc's participants.
• Special EquestriansminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial Equestrians provides therapeutic horseback riding for individuals with special needs. The Arc refers participants to this community partner for recreational therapy.
• Treasure Coast Percussion / Brandon PutzkeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTreasure Coast Percussion leads monthly HealthRHYTHMS drum circle sessions for the ADT program, providing therapeutic rhythmic activities that support emotional expression and social connection for participants.
• Ballet Vero BeachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBallet Vero Beach conducts regular dance sessions with the ADT program, providing artistic enrichment and movement activities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Vocational Rehabilitation (Florida)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlorida Vocational Rehabilitation coordinates with The Arc's Transition program for students in their final two years of high school, referring students to the program for pre-employment and career readiness services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Arc of Florida: Statewide umbrella organization for Florida Arc chapters, providing advocacy, training, and chapter support across the I/DD services space. Comparable to Arc IRC as the broader parent network operating in the same I/DD service category.
• Easterseals Florida: Established national disability services nonprofit with Florida operations offering adult day, employment, and therapy services. Comparable I/DD service portfolio and nonprofit funding model, with broader geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• The Arc of St. Lucie County: Neighboring Florida Arc chapter offering similar I/DD services including Adult Day Training, residential, and supported employment programs in adjacent Treasure Coast counties. Directly comparable operating model, service mix, and funding structure.
• The Arc of Palm Beach County: Larger Florida Arc chapter delivering a similar suite of I/DD programs (day training, employment, residential) in a more populous county. Comparable mission and service portfolio at greater scale.
• The Arc of Brevard County: Florida Arc chapter serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities on Florida's Space Coast, offering adult day training, supported employment, and residential services. Direct geographic and service-line peer.
• The Arc of Martin County: Adjacent-county Florida Arc chapter providing I/DD day, employment, and residential services to the Treasure Coast special needs community. Same Arc chapter model with comparable funding and service structure.
• Sunrise Community of Northeast Florida: Florida nonprofit providing residential, day program, employment, and behavioral services for individuals with I/DD. Comparable comprehensive service portfolio and APD/Med-Waiver funding model.
• UCP of Central Florida (United Cerebral Palsy): Large Florida nonprofit serving individuals with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities through residential, day training, employment, and therapy programs. Comparable I/DD service mix and APD-certified provider status.
• Goodwill Industries of the Treasure Coast: Regional Goodwill affiliate operating on the Treasure Coast with a mission-aligned supported employment and vocational training program for people with disabilities. Comparable supported employment / vocational rehabilitation focus and donor-funded nonprofit model.
• MacTown (Macdonald Training Center): Florida nonprofit providing adult day training, supported employment, residential services, and behavioral supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable comprehensive I/DD service portfolio and APD provider structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thearcirc

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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