Adaptive Sports NW

What Adaptive Sports NW does

Adaptive Sports Northwest (ASNW), legally Adaptive Sports Northwest, is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization founded in 1982 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon (10541 SE Cherry Blossom Dr, Portland, OR 97216; Tax ID# 93-0787310). The organization provides adaptive sports and recreation programs to children and adults with physical disabilities and visual impairments across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Its service portfolio spans twelve+ sport disciplines — Archery, Cycling, Goalball, Adaptive Pickleball, Power Soccer, Sitting Volleyball, Swimming, Track & Field, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby, Virtual Programs, and Boccia — delivered via a hybrid model of paid personnel and trained volunteers at partner facilities including Portland International Raceway, community centers, and parks & recreation venues. ASNW is recognized by Team USA as a Paralympic Sport Club, and operates sub-branded competitive teams including the Portland Wheel Blazers, Junior Wheel Blazers, PNW Reign, Portland Pounders (wheelchair rugby), and Portland Piranhas (youth paraswim).

The organization is led by Executive Director Jen Armbruster, a 7-time Paralympian in goalball, supported by a six-person staff (Operations & Development, Programs, Communications, Volunteer & Outreach, and Program Specialist). Underlying technology is non-proprietary: standard web infrastructure with Constant Contact for email, Little Green Light for form/donation management, and YouTube/Vimeo for video delivery. There is no API, SDK, mobile app, or AI/ML component disclosed.

Revenue is generated through four streams: (1) donations and fundraising (individual giving, annual gala 'Get in the Game,' GivingTuesday appeals, planned giving); (2) corporate sponsorships (Nike, Toyota, adidas, Comcast, Hanger Clinic, The Standard, Trail Blazers Foundation, Oregon Sports Action); (3) annual membership 'donations' priced at $100/adult and $75/youth under 18; and (4) usage-based equipment rental ($5-$20/week for sport chairs and handcycles). The organization reports no revenue figures publicly and conducts no funding rounds; its board includes Nike executives including the company's Global Communications Director.

Name

Adaptive Sports NW

Legal name

Adaptive Sports Northwest

Website

https://adaptivesportsnw.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Adaptive Sports Northwest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1982 in Portland, Oregon that provides adaptive sports and recreation programs — including wheelchair basketball, power soccer, goalball, swimming, and cycling — to children and adults with physical disabilities and visual impairments across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Sports & Recreation Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Other Spectator Sports (711219)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKAJAK

Adaptive & Para-Sport Training Programs

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Camps, Academies & Training Centers

SECONDARYMPAKADAM

Adaptive & Para-Sport Event Organizers

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Event & Tournament Organizers (Tours, Championships, Meets)

SECONDARYHSADAAAL

Adaptive & Special Needs Personal Training

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Personal Training (In-Person & Virtual)

SECONDARYMPAKACAH

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

Keywords

• Adaptive sports programs
• Wheelchair basketball
• Disability recreation services
• Paralympic sport club
• Adaptive athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

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, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: ASNW relies heavily on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. They run annual fundraising campaigns including GivingTuesday and end-of-year appeals. The organization has a 'Get in the Game' annual gala fundraiser and accepts various forms of charitable contributions including stocks, real estate, and planned giving.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors provide financial support in exchange for recognition and marketing benefits. Sponsorship packages are customized for events and programs including goalball tournaments, power soccer tournaments, wheelchair basketball tournaments, and the annual gala.
3. Membership Fees: Annual membership donations: $100 per adult, $75 for youth under 18. Membership provides access to sports programs, equipment loans, and other member benefits.
4. Equipment Rental: Adaptive sports equipment including sport chairs ($5/week members, $10/week non-members) and handcycles ($10/week members, $20/week non-members) are available for rental. ASNW athletes requiring equipment during their sport season receive it at no cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Adaptive Sports Northwest delivers adaptive sports and recreation programs for children and adults with physical disabilities and visual impairments across Oregon and SW Washington. Programs span wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, swimming, goalball, power soccer, cycling, track and field, archery, sitting volleyball, boccia, and pickleball, supported by trained coaches, equipment loans, and a pathway from recreation through to Paralympic competition.

Product overview

Adaptive Sports Northwest is a nonprofit organization providing adaptive sports and recreation opportunities to individuals with physical and visual disabilities in Oregon and SW Washington since 1982. The organization operates as a community-based platform offering multiple sports programs (Archery, Cycling, Goalball, Pickleball, Power Soccer, Sitting Volleyball, Swimming, Track & Field, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby, and Virtual Programs), equipment rental services, annual tournaments, and the Get in the Game annual fundraiser gala. The portfolio includes youth, adult, and women's teams across wheelchair basketball and swimming, plus a dedicated Military Program for veterans with disabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Portland Piranhas: The Adaptive Sports Northwest Youth Adaptive Swimming Team that serves as a transition from basic swimming lessons to a competitive or recreational team environment.
• Portland Wheel Blazers
• Junior Wheel Blazers
• PNW Reign
• Portland Pounders
• Get in the Game

Products and services

• ASNW Membership Program Annual membership program providing access to adaptive sports programs, equipment rental, transportation, financial support opportunities, and community resources for individuals with physical disabilities and visual impairments.
• Adaptive Archery Recreational and competitive archery program for athletes of all ages and abilities, with instructor-led sessions using recurve bows, with Paralympic competition pathway.
• Adaptive Cycling Adaptive cycling program including summer cycling series at Portland International Raceway, adaptive bike rentals, and annual bike clinic co-hosted with Shriners Hospital for Children.
• Goalball Team sport for athletes with vision impairment, played on a volleyball-sized court with audible ball and eyeshades for fair competition.
• Adaptive Pickleball Wheelchair-adapted pickleball program with rule variations for mobility devices, allowing able-bodied individuals and wheelchair users to play together.
• Power Soccer First competitive team sport designed for power wheelchair users, played on a regulation basketball court with four-player teams.
• Sitting Volleyball Volleyball played while seated on the floor with a 3ft-high net, allowing both able-bodied people and those with amputations to play together.
• Adaptive Swimming Adaptive swimming program including Portland Piranhas youth team for transition to competitive or recreational swimming, with training for Paralympic classifications.
• Track and Field Track and field program covering running, pushing, and throwing techniques for Paralympic classifications, with USATF certified coaches.
• Wheelchair Basketball Fast-paced wheelchair basketball with three teams: Portland Wheel Blazers (adult), Junior Wheel Blazers (youth), and PNW Reign (regional women's team).
• Wheelchair Rugby Team sport for athletes with quadriplegia, played on a regulation basketball court where teams score by carrying the ball across the opponent's goal line.
• Virtual Programs At-home fitness programming including myofascial release, tai chi, chair yoga, upper/lower body workouts, coordination and balance exercises, provided in partnership with City of Hillsboro and Peaks and Arrows.
• Boccia Precision sport played recreationally and competitively to the Paralympics, designed for people with disabilities including Cerebral Palsy, SCI, Arthrogryposis, and Muscular Dystrophy.
• Adaptive Sports Equipment Rental Equipment loan program providing sport-specific adaptive equipment including basketball wheelchairs, handcycles, rugby wheelchairs, track race chairs, and throwing chairs for members.
• Get in the Game Annual Fundraiser Annual celebration and fundraising gala featuring sports demonstrations, community building, food, games, and fundraising activities for adaptive athletes.
• Cascade Classic Goalball Tournament Annual goalball tournament featuring approximately 16 teams of men and women from around the United States and Canada, held in February.
• Renegade Roundup Power Soccer Tournament Annual power soccer tournament including approximately 8 teams from the West Coast, held in March.
• Bridge City Classic Wheelchair Basketball Tournament Annual wheelchair basketball tournament featuring approximately 16 teams, youth and adults, from around the Northwest and West Coast, held in November.
• Cascade Clash Wheelchair Rugby Tournament Annual wheelchair rugby tournament including approximately 8 teams from the United States and Canada.
• Adaptive Sports Military Program Program providing wounded service members and veterans with disabilities opportunities to participate in adaptive sports and recreation, in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Testimonials report increased self-confidence, social connection, and competitive achievement including state-level podium finishes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, regional and flagship.

• US Paralympic CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASNW is recognized as a Paralympic Sport Club by Team USA, providing local sports programming for individuals with Paralympic-eligible impairments. This partnership provides legitimacy and pathways to Paralympic competition.
• US Association of Blind AthletescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body partnership supporting athletes with visual impairments in sports including goalball and track & field.
• National Wheelchair Basketball AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASNW wheelchair basketball teams (Portland Wheel Blazers, Junior Wheel Blazers, PNW Reign) are members of the NWBA, providing access to tournaments and competitive pathways.
• US Wheelchair RugbycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with national governing body for wheelchair rugby programming through the Portland Pounders team.
• US Power Soccer AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting power soccer programming through Power Soccer PDX team.
• Challenged Athletes FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit providing grants and support for athletes with physical disabilities, referenced as a resource partner.
• Northwest Association for Blind AthletesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner providing sports programming support for athletes with visual impairments across the Pacific Northwest.
• Oregon Adaptive SportsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional adaptive sports partner providing year-round programs throughout Oregon.
• United Way of the Columbia-WillamettemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing funding and resource support for adaptive sports programming.
• Seattle Adaptive SportsregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional adaptive sports hub in Seattle providing programming connections and athlete pathways.
• NikeflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor and partner. Nike employees (including several board members) are involved with ASNW. Nike Ability Network employee group has supported the organization. Multiple Nike employees serve on the ASNW Board of Directors including Nike's Global Communications Director.
• ToyotaflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor with announcement of exciting partnership with Toyota Portland. Sponsors the Cascade Classic Goalball Tournament.
• adidasflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing financial support for adaptive sports programs and events.
• Oregon Sports ActionmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting ASNW events and programs.
• ComcastmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting adaptive sports programming.
• Hanger ClinicmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing support for prosthetics and orthotics-related adaptive sports needs.
• The StandardmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting ASNW programs and events.
• Trail Blazers FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation sponsor supporting adaptive sports with connections to Portland Trail Blazers.
• KGW8regionalGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal media partner (Portland NBC affiliate) providing coverage and support for ASNW events.
• Portland State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner providing facilities, programs, and connections. ASNW Executive Director previously served as Coordinator of Inclusive Recreation at PSU.
• Tualatin Hills Parks & RecreationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParks and recreation partner in the military adaptive sports program providing facilities and programming support.
• Portland Parks & RecreationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity parks partner providing adaptive recreation facilities and co-hosting adaptive bike clinics.
• Portland International RacewaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for the Adaptive Cycling Series, providing the 2-mile track for handcycling and adaptive biking programs.
• Department of Veterans AffairsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner in the Military Program, providing resources and connections for veteran adaptive sports programming. Partners include National Veterans Wheelchair Games, National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic, and VA Monthly Assistance Allowance Program.
• Portland Pounders Wheelchair RugbycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal wheelchair rugby team partner in the military adaptive sports program.
• Oregon Bike Racing AssociationregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional cycling organization supporting adaptive cycling programming.
• eNRG KayakingregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerKayaking partner providing outdoor water sports opportunities for adaptive athletes.
• City of Eugene Adaptive RecreationregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerEugene-area partner providing adaptive recreation services.
• Cascade Sports PerformanceregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports performance training partner supporting adaptive athlete development.
• Adventures Without LimitsregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutdoor adventure partner providing inclusive outdoor recreation opportunities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Oregon Adaptive Sports: Regional adaptive sports nonprofit providing year-round programming across Oregon. Directly comparable to ASNW as a community-based adaptive sports provider serving overlapping geography and disability populations, including partnerships and athlete referral overlap.
• Seattle Adaptive Sports: Puget Sound-based adaptive sports organization operating multiple sport programs and tournaments. Comparable mission, structure, and nonprofit funding approach, though serving a different sub-region of the Pacific Northwest.
• Northwest Association for Blind Athletes: Regional nonprofit dedicated to sports programming for individuals who are blind and visually impaired, including goalball and track & field. Overlaps with ASNW on visually-impaired athlete programming in the Pacific Northwest.
• Adventures Without Limits: Pacific Northwest outdoor recreation nonprofit providing inclusive outdoor adventures for people with disabilities. Directly comparable to ASNW's outdoor programming (cycling, kayaking) and similar community-based delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Move United: National umbrella organization supporting a network of community-based adaptive sports programs across the United States. Comparable mission and member-club model, though operating at national scale rather than as a single local affiliate.
• National Ability Center: Park City, Utah-based adaptive sports nonprofit offering year-round programming across a wide range of sports. Comparable breadth of program portfolio and Paralympic pipeline focus, though at a larger scale and resort-style facility footprint.
• Challenged Athletes Foundation: National nonprofit providing grants and adaptive sports access for athletes with physical disabilities. Comparable mission of removing barriers to adaptive sports participation, though operating at national scale primarily through grantmaking rather than direct program delivery.
• Lakeshore Foundation: Birmingham, Alabama-based nonprofit providing fitness, recreation, and sport programs for people with physical disabilities and visual impairments, with strong Paralympic pipeline. Directly comparable program mix and elite-athlete development focus at significantly larger scale.
• Disabled Sports USA: National nonprofit network providing adaptive sports opportunities to people with disabilities nationwide. Comparable mission and multi-sport approach, operating at broader scale through affiliated chapters.

Regional players

• City of Eugene Adaptive Recreation: Eugene, Oregon-based municipal adaptive recreation program providing sports and recreation for individuals with disabilities. Comparable adaptive recreation service offering but operated through municipal government rather than a stand-alone nonprofit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AdaptiveSportsNW
• Instagraminstagram.com/adaptivesportsnw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/adaptive-sports-northwest

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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