What Alzheimer's Orange County does

Alzheimer's Orange County (ALZOC®) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Irvine, California, founded in 1984 as the local chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and operating independently since its 2014 separation. The organization delivers a comprehensive portfolio of free and donation-supported services to individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias across Orange County, including a toll-free helpline (844-373-4400), the licensed Acacia Adult Day Center, caregiver support groups, family care consultations, memory screenings, early-stage programs (Memory University, Connect2Culture®), the signature Memories in the Making® art program, multilingual services in Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Farsi, and Korean, interfaith outreach, and clinical trial matching via UCI MIND. It also operates an Enhanced Care Management program under contract with CalOptima Health for Medi-Cal members with complex needs, and provides professional education for healthcare providers and first responders.

The business model is donation-led with diversified funding across individual giving, legacy/planned giving, vehicle donations, corporate sponsorships, Facebook fundraisers, federal grants (Administration on Community Living), and the contracted CalOptima ECM revenue stream. Approximately 91 cents of every donated dollar flows directly to services, with overhead at 9%. Services are predominantly free at the point of delivery, monetized indirectly through fundraising events (Annual Gala, Golf Fore Alzheimer's tournament, Walk4ALZ) and corporate sponsorship tiers. Customer segments are families and caregivers (primary), individuals with memory loss (primary), healthcare professionals, multilingual and IDD/Down-syndrome subpopulations — collectively serving 32,250 people annually against a regional addressable population of more than 164,000 dementia-affected Orange County residents. Strategic positioning is built on 40+ years of community trust, trademarked signature programs, an institutional partnership network, and a regulatory-aligned service mix that combines charitable, clinical-care, and payer-funded revenue mechanics.

Name

Alzheimer's Orange County

Legal name

Alzheimer's Orange County

Website

https://alzoc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Alzheimer's Orange County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free helpline, caregiver support, education, adult day services, and care coordination to 32,000+ Orange County residents annually affected by Alzheimer's and dementia, funded through donations, grants, and a CalOptima ECM contract.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Dementia and Alzheimer's Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Alzheimer’s & Dementia-Specific Adult Day Programs (HLADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dementia/Alzheimer’s Care Management & Behavioral Support (HLADALAF), Dementia & Alzheimer’s Respite Care (HSABAGAF)

Keywords

• Dementia support services
• Caregiver education programs
• Memory care services
• Adult day services
• Nonprofit community health

Headquarters

HQ city

Uscarrés

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The primary revenue source. Individual and corporate donations support programs and services. The organization emphasizes that 100% of donations stay in Orange County to support local families. Current overhead is 9%, meaning 91 cents of every donated dollar goes directly to support services.
2. Legacy Giving / Planned Giving: Bequests, charitable remainder trusts, IRA charitable rollovers, donor advised fund contributions, and beneficiary designations allow donors to include Alzheimer's Orange County in estate plans. The Legacy Society recognizes donors who have included the organization in their wills or trusts.
3. Vehicle Donations: The organization accepts car donations through a professionally licensed, bonded, and insured towing company that picks up donations and provides vehicle donation receipts.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Event sponsorships for Gala, Golf Fore Alzheimer's, and other events. Payroll deductions through United Way and other federated campaigns. Matching gift programs from employers.
5. Facebook Fundraising: Facebook fundraising tools allow supporters to start online fundraisers with 100% of proceeds going to Alzheimer's Orange County.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Alzheimer's Orange County delivers free, community-based Alzheimer's and dementia support services to individuals and families in Orange County, including a staffed helpline, caregiver support groups, family care consultations, memory screenings, brain health education, adult day services, and enhanced care management. Programs are provided in multiple languages (English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Farsi) and are funded through donations, grants, and sponsorships. The organization operates as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit and has been serving the community for over 40 years.

Product overview

Alzheimer's Orange County (ALZOC®) operates as a nonprofit service organization rather than a technology product company. Its offerings consist of a comprehensive suite of community support programs and services for individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias in Orange County, California. The portfolio includes the Helpline as the primary access point, Adult Day Services (Healthy Aging Center: Acacia), Enhanced Care Management (ECM) in partnership with CalOptima, brain health education (MindFit OC), caregiver support groups in multiple languages, care consultations, early stage services including Memory University and Connect2Culture, the Memories in the Making® art program, memory screenings (Mind Checks), professional education, clinical trials program, and interfaith outreach services. The organization serves over 164,000 Orange County residents affected by dementia through these coordinated programs, with most services provided free of charge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Helpline A toll-free helpline (844-373-4400) staffed by trained specialists providing free information, emotional support, education, and community resource referrals for individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's and dementia. Available Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm.
• Healthy Aging Center: Acacia (Adult Day Services) A licensed Adult Day Center serving central and north Orange County that provides medical and social programs for frail elder adults, individuals with dementia, and adults with disabilities who need daytime health assistance. Phone: (714) 530-1566.
• Enhanced Care Management (ECM) A whole-person, interdisciplinary care coordination program delivered in partnership with CalOptima Health for Medi-Cal members with complex medical and social needs, providing personalized support to help individuals remain independent at home.
• MindFit OC Brain health education program funded by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, offering classes on cognitive wellness, memory improvement, and lifestyle strategies to reduce dementia risk based on Cleveland Clinic research into six pillars of brain health.
• Caregiver Support Groups Regular support group meetings for family caregivers and friends of persons with dementia, offering resources, problem-solving assistance, educational information, and emotional support in multiple locations and languages throughout Orange County.
• Interfaith Outreach Services Spiritual care and connection services providing adapted religious services, public awareness, education, and support to faith-based communities for individuals and families coping with dementia.
• Early Stage Services (Memory University & Connect2Culture®) Programs for persons with early memory loss including Memory University (six-week educational group), Connect2Culture® social and cultural activities, and brain health classes to empower individuals and care partners.
• Family Care Consultations Personalized, in-depth guidance sessions available in-person, by phone, or video conferencing for individuals with dementia, families, and caregivers to assist with planning, problem-solving, and community resource referrals.
• Memories in the Making® Signature trademarked art program of Alzheimer's Orange County that allows persons with Alzheimer's or dementia to express themselves through painting, providing meaningful creative communication when words fail. Funded in part by a grant from the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.
• Mind Checks (Memory Screenings) Cognitive wellness screenings available via Zoom or in-person to identify possible changes in cognition, create baselines for individuals, and contribute to early detection and treatment of cognitive decline.
• Language Support Services Multilingual services providing programs and support in Spanish and Vietnamese, with additional support groups available in Chinese, Farsi, and Korean languages.
• Clinical Trials Program Program connecting volunteers with Alzheimer's and dementia clinical trials, helping researchers test new detection, treatment, and prevention methods while providing participants access to experimental care.
• Professional Education Services Training and education services for healthcare professionals including live webinars, provider referral forms, first responder training, continuing education credits (RCFE, BRN, CAMFT/BBS), and dementia-friendly customer service training.
• Community Education Classes Free educational programs including First Steps, Caregiving Strategies, Planning, Brain Health, and Research classes covering Alzheimer's disease, dementia care, and latest scientific developments.
• Local Referrals Network Partnership with hundreds of trusted agencies throughout Orange County providing referrals in areas including adult day centers, assessment centers, elder law attorneys, hospice, in-home care, neurology, and transportation services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 32,250 people served annually (October 2024 - October 2025)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and minor.

• OMID Institute for Multicultural DevelopmentstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partnership through Administration on Community Living - Alzheimer's Disease Program Initiative to expand specialized dementia care training programs for those who work with persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
• Regional Center of Orange CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Collaboration providing education and support to individuals and families living with Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease. Training and consultation to service provider staff at the Regional Center.
• Down Syndrome Association of Orange CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Partnership providing ongoing education and support programs for individuals and families living with Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease. Quarterly support groups for caregivers.
• CalOptima HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Enhanced Care Management (ECM) program - a whole-person, interdisciplinary approach to care addressing clinical and non-clinical needs of CalOptima members with complex medical and social needs. Helps older adults on Medi-Cal who are high healthcare utilizers or at risk of institutionalization.
• UCI MINDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Alzheimer's disease research, including annual research conference, Down Syndrome Program research, and clinical trial matching. UCI MIND (University of California, Irvine Institute for Memory and Cognitive Impairments).
• Angels Baseball FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured honoree at Golf Fore Alzheimer's 2026 tournament. Foundation focuses on education, healthcare, arts and sciences, and community-related youth programs throughout Southern California.
• Alzheimer's Foundation of AmericastrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant provider for MindFit OC brain health program and Memories in the Making art program. Provides funding support for dementia care education and services.
• Caregiver Resource CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership for caregiver support and education programming, including collaborative webinars on navigating family dynamics in dementia care.
• Corporate SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNetwork of corporate sponsors including Belmont Village, Caring Companions at Home, Comfort Keepers, Discount Tire, Eisai, Irvine Clinical Research, Oakmont Senior Living, O'Connor Mortuary, Otsuka, Silverado, Syrentis Clinical Research, Wearable Imaging, and CareCHOICES.
• Irvine Clinical ResearchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical trial partnership with Jim McAleer (President & CEO) and Dr. Dung Trinh (Chief Medical Officer) discussing FDA-approved Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Alzheimer's Association: National 501(c)(3) that provides care and support, research funding, and advocacy for Alzheimer's and dementia; ALZOC was its former Orange County chapter before separating in 2014. Both deliver free helplines, support groups, education, and care consultation to dementia-affected families, making them the closest functional peer.
• Alzheimer's Foundation of America: National nonprofit providing dementia-specific education, support services, and grants; AFA is a current grant funder for ALZOC's Memories in the Making® and MindFit OC programs and operates a national helpline mirroring ALZOC's service model.
• Alzheimer's San Diego: Independent regional nonprofit serving San Diego County with helpline, support groups, care consultations, and dementia education; structurally identical to ALZOC and a sister organization that emerged after the national chapter split-offs.
• Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles: Independent regional nonprofit serving the Los Angeles area with dementia care and support services, also separated from the national Alzheimer's Association; closest geographic and operational comparable to ALZOC outside of Orange County.
• UsAgainstAlzheimer's: National advocacy and research-focused nonprofit fighting Alzheimer's disease; comparable mission and donor base to ALZOC, with a heavier focus on federal policy and drug development rather than direct service delivery.
• BrightFocus Foundation: National nonprofit funding Alzheimer's disease research and providing public education; comparable mission space and donor audience to ALZOC, though without the direct-service community program layer.

Broad incumbents

• Family Caregiver Alliance: National nonprofit providing caregiver support, education, and care navigation for family caregivers of adults with chronic or disabling conditions; overlaps with ALZOC's caregiver support groups and care consultation services but addresses a broader caregiver population.
• National Alliance for Caregiving: National coalition and advocacy organization advancing caregiver research, policy, and support across all conditions; thematic peer to ALZOC's caregiver support programming with a policy rather than direct-service orientation.

Emerging players

• Hilarity for Charity (HFC): Alzheimer's-focused nonprofit founded by Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen providing in-home respite care, support, and education for families affected by Alzheimer's; narrower, more programmatic focus than ALZOC but addresses the same caregiver population.

Regional players

• SeniorServ: Orange County-based nonprofit delivering Meals on Wheels, congregate nutrition, and supportive services to OC seniors; not a dementia specialist, but a fellow OC-focused senior services nonprofit serving overlapping clients and competing for the same donor base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ALZOC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alzoc
• Instagraminstagram.com/alzorangecounty

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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