What Kimochi does

Kimochi, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1971 in San Francisco's Japantown, providing a continuum of senior care services rooted in the Japanese tradition of respect for elders. The organization operates two licensed residential care facilities: Kimochi Home in San Francisco (20 beds) and Kimochi San Mateo (14 beds, opened 2016), together with a licensed Adult Day Program, Community Dining Program serving up to 400 seniors daily, Home Delivered Meals, door-to-door Transportation, Social Services and Family Caregiver Support, the Nagaiki Caregiver Referral Program, and Senior Center Activities. All community-facing programs are funded by the City of San Francisco's Department of Disability and Aging Services, and most operate on voluntary contribution pricing per SF Office on Aging guidelines; residential care fees are individualized by care level assessment.

The organization is not a technology company. Its delivery model is built on bilingual, bicultural staff, Japanese-style cuisine, in-person programming at physical sites, and a multi-generational volunteer base. Revenue comes from government funding, donations (monetary, in-kind, IRA QCDs, vehicle, legacy/planned gifts), fundraising events (golf and basketball tournaments, Saimin to Go), program contributions, and ancillary merchandise sales through the Kimochi Spirit Shop on a Squarespace-hosted site with a Network for Good donation page. Its customer base spans Japanese-speaking and Japanese American seniors as the primary segment, plus the broader Bay Area 60+ population and family caregivers; named institutional customers are absent, with referrals flowing through healthcare providers, social services, and word-of-mouth.

Kimochi is governed by a board of directors, led by Executive Director Steve Ishii, with a Director of Residential Services, Director of Programs, and program-level coordinators across nutrition, transportation, adult day, social services, and caregiver referral functions. The organization maintains three California state-issued operating licenses, a 50-year brand legacy in the Japanese American community, and a Legacy Society of planned-giving donors including a real estate estate gift from philanthropist Mary Ishisaki.

Name

Kimochi

Legal name

Kimochi, Inc.

Website

https://kimochi-inc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kimochi, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1971 that provides senior care services including residential living, adult day programs, nutrition, transportation, and social support, primarily serving Japanese American and Bay Area seniors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Care Services

NAICS

Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services (HLADAIAJ), Social Adult Day Care (Non-Medical Supervision & Activities) (HSABANAA), Meals, Nutrition & Congregate Dining Day Programs (HSABANAM), Caregiver Support & Education Programs (Center-Based) (HSABANAN)

Keywords

• Senior care services
• Assisted living facilities
• Community dining programs
• Family caregiver support
• Culturally competent elder care

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Service Fees with Voluntary Contributions: Kimochi provides senior care services including residential care, adult day programs, nutrition programs, transportation, and social services. Many programs operate on a voluntary contribution model where seniors are asked to contribute what they can based on San Francisco Office on Aging guidelines. Fees for residential care are based on individual care level assessments.
2. Fundraising Events: Annual fundraising events including Saimin to Go fundraisers, golf tournaments, and basketball tournaments. These events generate revenue while also building community engagement and awareness.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Accepts monetary donations, in-kind donations, IRA charitable distributions (QCDs), vehicle donations, and legacy/planned gifts. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with Tax ID# 23-7117402.
4. Government Funding: Core programs receive funding from the City of San Francisco's Department of Disability and Aging Services. This provides baseline operational support for community services.
5. Merchandise Sales: The Kimochi Spirit Shop sells merchandise including apparel, cookbooks, brittle products, and event registrations (golf tournaments, basketball tournaments).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kimochi provides a continuum of senior care services for Bay Area elders, anchored by Japanese cultural traditions of respect for elders. Core programs include Senior Center Activities, an Adult Day Program, Community Dining, Home Delivered Meals, Transportation, and Social Services and Family Caregiver Support. Residential care is delivered through two assisted living facilities (Kimochi Home in San Francisco and Kimochi San Mateo), supplemented by Respite Care and the Nagaiki Caregiver Referral Program for in-home caregiver matching.

Product overview

Kimochi offers a comprehensive continuum of senior care services delivered through multiple integrated programs. The core offerings include Senior Center Activities, Adult Day Program, Community Dining Program, Home Delivered Meals, Transportation, Social Services & Family Caregiver Support, and the Nagaiki Caregiver Referral Program. Residential care is provided through Kimochi Home in San Francisco (20-bed facility) and Kimochi San Mateo (14-bed facility), both offering assisted living with 24-hour supervision. Respite Care provides temporary short-term care for caregiver relief. The Kimochi Spirit Shop operates as an ancillary merchandise component selling branded items including Saimin noodle fundraisers, cookbooks, apparel, and event registrations. All services are rooted in Japanese tradition of respect for elders and are open to Bay Area seniors of all backgrounds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nagaiki Caregiver Referral Program: A matching service connecting families with private caregivers, formerly known as the Home Care Registry. The program helps seniors live independently at home with care and support.

Products and services

• Senior Center Activities Community services program providing seniors with social, cultural, and recreational activities including Tai Chi, origami, calligraphy, and watercolor workshops at the Kimochi Senior Center.
• Adult Day Program Licensed day program providing seniors requiring supervision with social, cultural, and recreational activities in a safe setting. Operates 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily with bilingual staff support.
• Community Dining Program Nutrition program providing nutritious Japanese-style hot lunch five days a week in a communal-table setting at the Senior Center.
• Home Delivered Meals Program delivering Japanese-style hot lunches to homebound seniors in San Francisco who are unable to travel to the Senior Center.
• Transportation Door-to-door transportation services for seniors unable to use public transit, providing rides to program sites, grocery stores, and medical appointments.
• Social Services and Family Caregiver Support Case management services providing information, referral, advocacy, translation, hospital visits, emotional support, and caregiver training for seniors and families.
• Nagaiki Caregiver Referral Program Matching service connecting families with private caregivers to help seniors live independently at home, including resources for the search and hiring process.
• Kimochi Home Assisted living residential facility in San Francisco housing up to 20 ambulatory and non-ambulatory seniors in single or shared rooms with 24-hour supervised non-medical care.
• Kimochi San Mateo Assisted living residential facility in San Mateo housing 14 seniors for ambulatory and non-ambulatory care with 24-hour supervised non-medical care and Japanese-style meals.
• Respite Care Temporary short-term 24-hour supervised care for seniors, providing backup care for families during caregiver burnout, vacations, or post-hospitalization recovery.
• Kimochi Spirit Shop Online merchandise shop selling Kimochi branded items including Saimin noodle fundraisers, cookbooks, apparel, sport bags, anniversary merchandise, and event registration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves up to 400 seniors daily at nutrition center
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government funding partner for community service programs. Provides funding oversight for community dining, home-delivered meals, social services, and caregiver support programs. Kimochi participates in DAS intake assessments for eligibility.
• Sutter Health CPMCminorOthersAgency sponsor supporting Kimochi's programs and services. Listed among sponsors and supporters on website.
• US BankminorOthersAgency sponsor listed on website alongside other corporate supporters.
• KT FoundationminorOthersFoundation sponsor supporting Kimochi's mission and programs.
• WCP+I DE LLCminorOthersAgency sponsor listed on website.
• PG&EminorOthersCorporate sponsor providing support to Kimochi programs.
• Family Caregiver AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for caregiver resources. Listed as a helpful resource for families seeking caregiver support.
• San Francisco Human Service AgencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner providing resources and support for seniors.
• San Francisco Fire DepartmentminorOthersCommander Philip Buckley, 25-year SF Fire Reserve member, was a longtime volunteer at Kimochi events including Cherry Blossom Festivals.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• J-Sei (Japanese American Services of the East Bay): Bay Area nonprofit providing culturally-rooted senior services, adult day programs, meals, and caregiver support to Japanese American elders — nearly identical mission and demographic focus to Kimochi.
• Self-Help for the Elderly: San Francisco nonprofit providing nutrition, adult day, in-home, and residential care to primarily Asian seniors — overlapping geography, services, and culturally-tailored model.
• Keiro: Los Angeles nonprofit serving Japanese American and Asian older adults with programs and caregiver support, directly comparable in cultural specialization and elder-care mission.
• Yu-Ai Kai Japanese American Community Senior Service: San Jose nonprofit senior center offering nutrition, activities, and social services to Japanese American seniors, mirroring Kimochi's community-based, culturally-competent model in a nearby Bay Area market.

Broad incumbents

• On Lok: SF Bay Area nonprofit pioneering PACE senior care with day centers, meals, and coordinated services for frail elders, overlapping heavily with Kimochi's continuum-of-care approach at larger scale.
• Institute on Aging: San Francisco nonprofit offering a broad range of aging services including day programs, social work, and caregiver support, competing in the same regional senior-services space.

Regional players

• Little Tokyo Service Center: Los Angeles nonprofit providing social services and elder support rooted in the Japanese American community, comparable mission but serving a different geography.
• Nikkei Senior Gardens: Culturally-focused assisted living and senior care community for Japanese American elders in Southern California, comparable residential-care model in a different region.

Emerging players

• Openhouse: SF nonprofit delivering community, meals, and support services to a specific senior niche (LGBTQ+ elders), comparable in its culturally-targeted, community-based senior services model.

Others

• Meals on Wheels San Francisco: SF nonprofit delivering home-delivered meals to homebound seniors, overlapping specifically with Kimochi's nutrition and home-delivered meals programs though not culturally specialized.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kimochikai
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kimochi-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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