Endeavors Adult Development Center, Inc. is a service-oriented, non-profit organization specializing in programs for adults with special needs ranging from mild to the most significant disabilities. Our Day Services program is one of the few in the region for individuals living with the most severe disabilities. We serve our amazing participants as we facilitate their personal growth and service in and to the area communities.

The center was started in 1965 and we expand our programs and facilities as we become aware of a need in the community and adult development field. We now offer:

• prevocational job skills training
• an on-site work program
• an off-site work program
• a county-wide transportation program for daily and wheelchair lift accessibility for participants in all of our programs
• our own line of bird seed
• our own greenhouse
• a day program for those living with the most severe disabilities
• a day program for those living with memory loss
• physical activity through walking and movement in combination with basic musical instruments (tambourines, bells, etc.)
• therapy through music and crafts
• field trips to zoos, museums, parks and more

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 3:30p.m.

101 150th Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810

Phone: 715-485-8750
Fax: 715-485-8740

Endeavors Adult Development Center, Inc. was established in 1965, initially providing educational programs in a school basement in Wanderoos, Wisconsin. We eventually moved 13 miles north to share a building with the Polk County Special Education Center, Balsam Lake, and became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 1982.

Endeavors is licensed with the State Department of Workforce Development. We are 1 of only 63 certified community rehabilitation programs in Wisconsin.

In 2003, Endeavors moved to its current location in Balsam Lake, which we rent from Polk County. This building was specifically designed for our program to enhance the strengths, capabilities ​​​​and personal growth of the adults we serve and represented collaboration between our Board and staff with Polk County Government. Building features include:

• work stations for the adults with retractable electricity and compressed air
• a loading dock
• a large lunch and break room for the adults
• a nurse’s room
• a “quiet” room
• a space with a simulated apartment

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 3:30p.m.

101 150th Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810

Phone: 715-485-8750
Fax: 715-485-8740

*Tax Incentives & Business Partnerships: A new state tax credit (Schedule CM) that allows area businesses to claim an income and franchise tax credit equal to five percent of contracted payments for services provided non-profit Community Rehabilitation Programs like Endeavors.

Businesses can claim up to $25,000 annually for qualifying expenses. Each business can also carry forward any unused portion of their credits for a period of five years. The credit can be applied to the labor portion of any contract with Endeavors.