Aim Higher

What Aim Higher does

Aim Higher Inc. is a California-based nonprofit adult day program operator serving adults with developmental disabilities across all ability levels, founded in 2005 by Ed David and headquartered in Roseville. The company operates 11 physical locations spanning the greater Sacramento region (Roseville, Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, Sacramento, Fulton, Stockton, Modesto) and Southern California / Silicon Valley (Covina, West Covina, San Jose, Sunnyvale), each delivering a unified 'Fabulous Five' curriculum: Life Skills, Functional Education, Community Access, Vocational Training, and Arts & Expression. Beyond the core model, the company offers Tailored Day Services (TDS) for higher-acuity 1:1 needs, sponsors Aktion Clubs with Kiwanis International, and runs the Culinary Experience at Fulton.

The business model is service-based and funded through California's regional center system and Medicaid Waiver programs, with supplemental private-pay arrangements. Referrals are the primary distribution channel — ALTA Regional Center and other regional service coordinators direct clients to AIM HIGHER, supplemented by direct family inquiries and educational institution partnerships for post-school transitions. Each location is staffed by a Program Director and operates during standard programming hours with transportation coordination, including paid vocational opportunities and community service projects that allow clients to earn income. Pricing is not publicly disclosed because reimbursement is governed by individual funding-source arrangements rather than retail pricing.

Strategically, AIM HIGHER has pursued geographic expansion through new-site openings (2011 San Jose, 2013 Sacramento and Sunnyvale, 2018 Stockton) and product-line extension via TDS in 2018, while accumulating ecosystem partnerships (Kiwanis Aktion Clubs, Crocker Art Museum). The most recent signal is the 2024 relocation of the Stockton facility, indicating continued capital reinvestment despite no new geographies disclosed since 2018. The organization remains privately held by its founder with no venture funding, acquisitions, or public-offering activity in the record.

Name

Aim Higher

Legal name

Aim Higher Inc

Website

https://aimhigherinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aim Higher Inc. is a California nonprofit operating 11 adult day program locations serving adults with developmental disabilities across the Sacramento region and Southern California / Silicon Valley, delivering a five-component curriculum (Life Skills, Education, Community Access, Vocational Training, Arts & Expression) funded through regional centers and Medicaid waivers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Adult Day Program Services: Revenue generated through regional center contracts and government-funded developmental disability services. Services are primarily funded via Medicaid Waiver programs and state developmental disability services, with some private pay options available.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Aim Higher provides adult day programs for adults with developmental disabilities at all levels of the ability spectrum, delivered through a "Fabulous Five" curriculum covering Life Skills, Functional Education, Community Access, Vocational Training, and Arts & Expression. Services are delivered in person at 11 California locations and are funded primarily through regional center contracts, Medicaid Waiver programs, and state developmental disability services.

Product overview

Aim Higher Inc. is an adult development center offering a unified program model called the 'Fabulous Five' for adults with developmental disabilities. The core service portfolio consists of five integrated program components: Life Skills (self-advocacy and independence training), Functional Education (curriculum-based academic and technology learning), Community Access (transportation and community integration), Vocational Training (employment preparation), and Arts & Expression (creative development). Additional offerings include Tailored Day Services (TDS) with individualized 1:1 support, Aktion Club service leadership program in partnership with Kiwanis Clubs, and The Culinary Experience at the Fulton location. The company operates 11 physical locations across California, each providing on-site facilities, transportation for community access, and specialized programs tailored to local client needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Life Skills Self-advocacy and independence training program covering personal hygiene, communication, meal preparation, budgeting, and daily living skills through hands-on activities and role-playing sessions. Aimed at adults with developmental disabilities.
• Functional Education Educational curriculum offering reading, writing, math development, science, history, geography, cultural studies, and technology instruction through interactive on-site and community-based learning activities for adults with developmental disabilities.
• Community Access Community integration program teaching independence through transportation skills, safety curriculum, and regular outings to restaurants, stores, museums, and other community destinations using public transit passes. For adults with developmental disabilities.
• Vocational Training Employment skills development combining curriculum-based training with hands-on community service projects, volunteer opportunities, and paid employment preparation to help clients earn income. For adults with developmental disabilities.
• Arts & Expression Creative arts program featuring visual arts, dance, theater, museum visits, and artistic expression activities designed to help clients communicate and develop their artistic abilities. For adults with developmental disabilities.
• Tailored Day Services (TDS) Individualized day program with 1:1 participant-to-staff ratio offering three tracks: Employment Services, Educational Track, and Community Resources, using Person-Centered Schedules for customized goal planning. For adults with developmental disabilities.
• Aktion Club Service leadership club for adults with disabilities, sponsored by local Kiwanis Clubs and operated by Aim Higher at San Jose, Sunnyvale, and Sacramento locations. Provides opportunities for community service, leadership development, and character building, with ties to Kiwanis International's worldwide Aktion Club membership of over 12,000.
• The Culinary Experience Hands-on cooking and kitchen skills program at the Fulton location where participants build real-life culinary abilities through cooking routines, teamwork, and confidence-building activities. Combines Vocational and Functional Education components.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kiwanis InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIM HIGHER partners with local Kiwanis Clubs to sponsor Aktion Clubs within their programs. Aktion Club is the only service club for adults with disabilities, with more than 12,000 members worldwide. Kiwanis International provides programs, literature, and opportunities to relate to individuals with disabilities from countries worldwide. AIM HIGHER currently sponsors Aktion Clubs at three locations: San Jose, Sunnyvale, and Sacramento.
• Crocker Art MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElk Grove location has a partnership with Crocker Art Museum providing clients access to art education and cultural experiences through museum visits and programs.
• ALTA Regional CentercoreOthersALTA Regional Center is a key referral partner for AIM HIGHER services. Service coordinators from ALTA refer clients and provide ongoing oversight. Multiple testimonials reference ALTA regional service coordinators.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Easterseals: National nonprofit with a comparable mission of delivering community-based services — including adult day, vocational, and education programs — to individuals with disabilities, including developmental disabilities. Operates a multi-state footprint similar in shape to Aim Higher's California multi-site model.
• The Arc of the United States: Largest U.S. national nonprofit serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), supporting day programs, employment services, and community-based care. Directly comparable population (IDD adults) and service mix (day programming, vocational, life-skills).
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): National organization providing services to people with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities, including adult day programs and employment supports. Directly comparable IDD focus, public funding mix (Medicaid waivers), and community-based delivery model.
• ServiceSource: Nonprofit operating employment, training, and day services for individuals with disabilities across multiple states. Strong overlap with Aim Higher's vocational training, community access, and employment-preparation programs.
• Mains'l Services: California-headquartered provider of Medi-Cal-funded day, employment, and community services for adults with developmental disabilities. Direct regional peer serving the same client population under the same California regional-center funding architecture.
• PRIDE Industries: Nonprofit operating vocational, community-employment, and contract-services programs for individuals with disabilities. Comparable on the vocational-training and paid-employment-preparation side of Aim Higher's Fabulous Five model.

Regional players

• Futures Explored: California-based adult day services and creative-arts/workforce development program for adults with developmental disabilities, particularly in the East Bay. Closely comparable regional peer serving the same population under California's regional-center system.
• SHARP (Society for Handicapped Adults Reaching for Potential): Long-running Silicon Valley/Bay Area nonprofit providing adult day programming, life-skills training, and arts/employment activities for adults with developmental disabilities. Direct California regional peer, especially comparable to Aim Higher's Sunnyvale/San Jose operations.

Broad incumbents

• Sevita Health: Large U.S. operator of home- and community-based Medicaid services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (formerly The MENTOR Network). Provides similar IDD day and community services at significantly greater scale and multi-state reach.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Diversified, multi-state provider of home/community-based health and human services including disability services via its Everyday Heroes and similar brands. Competes for the same Medicaid HCBS funding pool while operating at materially greater scale than Aim Higher.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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