Bost: An OPEN MINDS Organizational Profile

Founded in 1959, Bost is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides services for consumers with intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs, and other related conditions. The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) has accredited Bost. Their mission statement is “People supporting individuals with disabilities and behavioral health needs to meet their life goals.”

Headquartered in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Bost serves consumers across Arkansas. The organization employs approximately 813 staff and serves approximately 1,000 consumers daily.

As of fiscal year (FY) 2023, Bost had $42.9 million in total annual revenue. This represents an 8 . . .