East Bay Innovations

What East Bay Innovations does

East Bay Innovations (EBI) is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1994 and headquartered in San Leandro, California, that delivers a continuum of community-based services to individuals with developmental disabilities, primarily across Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. With roughly 180 staff serving more than 500 individuals, EBI operates eight core service lines: Supported Living Services (up to 24-hour in-home support), Independent Living Services, Supported Employment Services, the Project SEARCH internship program (hosted at County of Alameda, Claremont Resort & Spa, and Stoneridge Creek), Community Day Supports, Transitional Care/Case Management, the LifeTrust Care multi-agency collaborative, and an Assistive Technology platform providing 24/7 Active and Flex remote support (scheduled check-ins and on-call emergency response). Employer-facing Supported Employment services are delivered free of charge to host businesses such as UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, Berkeley Lab, Macy's, Safeway, and the County of Alameda, with cumulative placement claims of more than 170,000 individuals with disabilities entering the workforce.

The organization's go-to-market is referral-driven rather than sales-led: case managers at the Regional Center of the East Bay, which serves approximately 20,000 individuals with developmental disabilities, funnel eligible clients into EBI's programs, and the California Department of Rehabilitation provides initial funding for employment services. EBI's revenue model is essentially managed-services funded by Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) HCBS rates, DOR contracts, and supplemental donations, planned-giving programs, and partnership-funded initiatives — meaning the organization faces limited direct commercial pricing flexibility but operates within a regulatory framework that creates durable, referral-locked demand.

Operationally, EBI has progressively built an ecosystem of partnerships that now extends beyond traditional service delivery into affordable housing (Related California, Meta Housing Corporation, Libertana), workforce development (Torani, HireAble collaborative with Contra Costa ARC and Futures Explored, YMCA Early Educator Apprentice Program), and policy engagement (California Department of Developmental Services Advancing Equity: Housing and Community Access program). It maintains CARF three-year accreditation at the highest rating (most recently 2024), is recognized as California Nonprofit of the Year 2026, and has won multiple San Francisco Chronicle Top Workplaces awards, reflecting an established operational backbone pursuing moderate, partnership-driven growth rather than venture-style scaling.

Name

East Bay Innovations

Legal name

East Bay Innovations

Website

https://eastbayinnovations.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

East Bay Innovations is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1994 that delivers supported living, independent living, employment, and assistive-technology services to more than 500 individuals with developmental disabilities across Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, funded primarily through California Medicaid (Medi-Cal) and the Department of Rehabilitation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Community Support Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ), Transition Services (Secondary to Postsecondary/Employment, Life Skills) (EDAJAKAG), AT Funding, Procurement & Compliance Support (IEP/504 Documentation) (EDAKAIAJ)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Supported living services
• Developmental disability care
• Supported employment programs
• Community-based rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

San Leandro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medicaid/Medi-Cal Funding: EBI's services are funded primarily through Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California), which covers home and community-based services (HCBS) for individuals with developmental disabilities. Rate increases were passed in 2016 requiring regional centers to boost wages for direct support staff.
2. Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) Funding: The California Department of Rehabilitation provides initial funding for Employment Services. EBI acts as a service provider under DOR contracts to assist individuals with disabilities to become employed, with job coaching wages and benefits covered through DOR funding.
3. Donations and Fundraising: EBI receives donations through one-time and recurring donations, vehicle donations, appreciated stock donations, and planned giving/legacy programs. The organization also holds fundraising events such as the Oakland A's T-Shirt Day fundraiser and 25th Anniversary Benefit.
4. Partnership Programs: EBI participates in partnership-funded programs such as the Torani barista internship, where partner organizations co-fund training and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

East Bay Innovations is a private nonprofit organization providing a continuum of disability support services to individuals with developmental disabilities in Alameda County. Core offerings include Supported Living Services (up to 24-hour daily support), Independent Living Services, Supported Employment Services, Project SEARCH internship programs, Community Day Supports, Transitional Care/Case Management, and an Assistive Technology platform delivering 24/7 remote support. Services are funded primarily through Medicaid/Medi-Cal, the California Department of Rehabilitation, and donor contributions, and are delivered free of charge to eligible clients.

Product overview

East Bay Innovations is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of disability services centered around independent living, employment support, and community inclusion. The core offerings include Supported Living Services (for those needing up to 24-hour daily support), Independent Living Services (for more independent individuals), Supported Employment Services, Project SEARCH internship programs, Community Day Supports, Transitional Care/Case Management, LifeTrust Care collaborative, and Assistive Technology with 24/7 remote support. Additional programs include the HCBS Online Training Toolkit for staff development and HireAble, a multi-agency employment collaboration. Services are primarily delivered through the Regional Center of the East Bay and the Department of Rehabilitation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LifeTrust Care (LTC): A collaborative of three Bay Area nonprofit organizations (East Bay Innovations, Integrated Community Services, and Bayberry Inc.) providing tailored support to individuals with disabilities and seniors.

Products and services

• Supported Living Services (SLS) Assists people with developmental disabilities who need up to 24-hour daily support to live independently in their own homes. Staff provide personal care, overnight support, and assistance with public benefits and housing for clients in Alameda County.
• Independent Living Services (ILS) Provides support to people with developmental disabilities who wish to live on their own but do not need daily support. Services include meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking, household maintenance, medical appointments, and public benefit assistance.
• Supported Employment Services Assists people with developmental disabilities to become successfully employed in community businesses through job identification, employer networking, and on-the-job training and support. Services are free to employers, with job coach wages and benefits funded through the California Department of Rehabilitation.
• Project SEARCH

Quantifiable outcome

• 170,000+ individuals with disabilities have entered the workforce through Supported Employment partnerships
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Related CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Related California is developing a mixed-use, transit-oriented affordable community next to the West Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station in Dublin, CA. EBI is the direct referral source for 10 designated affordable housing units for people with developmental disabilities. EBI identified this partnership as a major initiative to house community members in accessible, affordable housing.
• ToranicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Torani, a 100-year-old Bay Area flavor company, partnered with EBI to launch a barista training program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The pilot program provides hands-on barista experience and workplace skills, with Torani hosting a pop-up café at its Flavor Factory headquarters where barista interns practice skills from March 4-7. Torani's VP of Purpose stated the partnership creates opportunities for everyone.
• Department of Developmental Services (DDS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025DDS partnered with EBI to develop the Advancing Equity: Housing and Community Access program, connecting people with disabilities in Alameda County with affordable housing and services. The program provides specialized support for Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese speakers through virtual and in-person interactive informational sessions.
• YMCA of the East BaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025EBI partnered with the YMCA of the East Bay to create the Early Educator Apprentice Program (EEAP), a supported employment program that blends hands-on training, personalized support, and classroom learning for individuals pursuing careers in Early Childhood Education. Participants earn certifications, ECE units, and real-world experience working with children from birth to age 5.
• Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025RCEB is EBI's primary regional center partner providing case management services and funding for an array of services to people with developmental disabilities in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. RCEB co-sponsors EBI's HCBS Online Learning Toolkit training program for agency leaders and direct support staff.
• LifeTrust Care Collaborative (Integrated Community Services, Bayberry Inc.)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021LifeTrust Care (LTC) is a collaborative of three Bay Area nonprofit organizations: East Bay Innovations, Integrated Community Services, and Bayberry Inc. The collaborative provides tailored support to meet each client's unique needs, offering individualized case management, budgeting, care coordination, housing navigation, and access to public benefits.
• Meta Housing CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017EBI collaborated with Meta Housing Corporation (a housing developer) and Libertana (a home health agency) to create a model of housing and care at 808 A. St. in Hayward. The project combines affordable rent with in-home care, serving older adults transitioning from nursing facilities. EBI also identified clients to be trained and hired as caregivers at the development.
• LibertanaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Libertana, a home health agency, partnered with EBI and Meta Housing Corporation on the 808 A. St. housing project in Hayward. Some clients trained through EBI's program applied to be hired as care providers at 808 A. St. through Libertana.
• HireAble Partners (Contra Costa ARC and Futures Explored)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017HireAble is a collaboration between three nonprofit human service agencies: Contra Costa ARC, Futures Explored, and East Bay Innovations. These groups provide job training and support for employees and employers to break the cycle of unemployment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• The Arc of California: Statewide chapter of The Arc, providing advocacy and a broad portfolio of disability services across California, overlapping with EBI's supported employment and independent living offerings at greater geographic scale.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Large national provider of home health, behavioral health, and disability services (including ResCare); competes with EBI for Medi-Cal HCBS contracts and direct-support staff in California.
• Sevita Health: National operator of HCBS, day, and employment services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; competes with EBI for regional-center contracts and Medicaid funding.
• California MENTOR: National for-profit provider of home- and community-based services, including supported living for people with IDD; competes with EBI for HCBS referrals and staff across California.

Direct peers

• Bayberry Inc. Bay Area nonprofit delivering supported living and community-based services for adults with developmental disabilities; co-member of LifeTrust Care with EBI.
• AbilityPath: Bay Area nonprofit serving children and adults with developmental disabilities through early intervention, adult day, and employment programs; comparable service mix and Bay Area footprint.
• Integrated Community Services: Bay Area nonprofit providing supported living, case management, and benefits services to people with developmental disabilities; a LifeTrust Care collaborator alongside EBI.
• Libertana Home Health: Southern California home health and supportive housing agency partnering with EBI on the 808 A St. Hayward project; comparable in-home HCBS delivery model.
• Contra Costa ARC: Contra Costa County nonprofit serving people with IDD through employment and community programs; co-founder of HireAble with EBI and a close operational peer.
• Futures Explored: Bay Area nonprofit providing employment, day, and residential supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; a direct EBI peer and explicit partner via HireAble.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EastBayInnovations
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/east-bay-innovations
• Instagraminstagram.com/ebiempowers/?hl=en
• Xx.com/ebiempowers

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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