Bayview Senior Services

What Bayview Senior Services does

Bayview Senior Services (legal name: Bayview Hunters Point Multipurpose Senior Services, EIN 94-2186268) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1971 and headquartered at 1753 Carroll Avenue in San Francisco. It operates a network of six physical sites across the city — the Dr. George W. Davis Senior Center and Senior Residence, Rosa Parks Senior Center, Western Addition Senior Center, a licensed Adult Day Health Center, the Alice Griffith Community Center (under its umbrella as lead service provider since 2019), and the SEOP Re-Entry Hub — delivering meals, case management, adult day health, money management, housing services, intergenerational programming, and reentry support to African American seniors, disabled adults, justice-involved seniors aged 50+, and housing-insecure residents of District 10.

The organization's core "products" are its in-center service programs rather than software: a Nutrition Program serving 1,000 hot meals daily Monday through Friday; an Adult Day Health Center licensed by the California Department of Health Care Services that provides personal care, RN support, social work, physical/occupational/speech therapy, and paratransit; the Senior Ex-Offender Program (SEOP), described as the first US program focused on ex-offenders aged 50+; the Senior Connection navigation and Adult with Disabilities Resource Center; Money Management (representative payee and bill-payment services); Health & Wellness programming (screenings, vaccinations, Tai Chi, brain health); and Housing Services, which includes a 500-unit affordable housing development pipeline and $1.5 million in recently secured housing-expansion capital. Sub-brand activity includes the 46-year Black Cuisine annual festival and branded merchandise retail. No proprietary technology platform, app, API, or AI system is described; service delivery is human-led across the six locations.

The revenue model combines (1) donations and fundraising (including a 55th anniversary gala and legacy/planned giving instruments), (2) government grants and contracts from the San Francisco Department of Aging and Adult Services, HUD, and other city agencies, (3) program service fees for adult day health and nutrition, and (4) one-time merchandise sales at unit price points of $20-$40. Go-to-market is community-led: outreach is driven by the senior-center physical footprint, city-agency and academic partnerships (UCSF, SF Department of Public Health, SF Sheriff's Department, SF Housing Authority), word-of-mouth referrals, the Black Cuisine cultural event, and a small volunteer program. Most services are provided free of charge to qualifying seniors; merchandise revenue funds senior transportation.

Name

Bayview Senior Services

Legal name

Bayview Hunters Point Multipurpose Senior Services

Website

https://bhpmss.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bayview Senior Services is a San Francisco-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating six senior centers delivering meals, case management, housing support, licensed adult day health, and reentry services to African American seniors, disabled adults, and senior ex-offenders citywide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services (HLADAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Meals, Nutrition & Congregate Dining Day Programs (HSABANAM), Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF), Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK)

Keywords

• Senior care services
• Adult day health
• Affordable senior housing
• Senior nutrition programs
• Community-based nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, fundraising events (55th anniversary fundraiser, Black Cuisine festival), and planned giving/legacy gifts through wills and retirement account beneficiaries.
2. Government Grants and Contracts: Funding from San Francisco Department on Aging, HUD Choice Neighborhood Awards, and city contracts for services.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, and other apparel at events and center locations.
4. Program Service Fees: Fees for adult day health center services, nutrition programs, and other social services provided to seniors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bayview Senior Services operates a network of five senior and community centers across San Francisco delivering in-person programs and services to seniors and disabled adults, including nutritious meals (1,000 hot meals served daily), adult day health care, case management, money management, housing assistance, intergenerational programming, and the nation's first ex-offender re-entry program focused on seniors 50+. Its offering centers on direct service delivery at physical locations rather than a digital product.

Product overview

Bayview Senior Services (BSS) is a community-based nonprofit organization offering a network of senior centers and support services for African American seniors and disabled people in San Francisco. The organization operates multiple senior centers (Dr. George W. Davis Senior Center, Rosa Parks Senior Center, Western Addition Senior Center, Adult Day Health Center, and Alice Griffith Community Center), providing services including nutritious meals (1,000 daily), health and wellness programs, intergenerational activities, housing services, money management, and the Senior Ex-Offender Program (SEOP). BSS also hosts the annual Black Cuisine cultural festival and operates the District-10 Empowerment Market for food distribution. The organization is expanding housing opportunities through development projects creating 500 new affordable homes. Key programs include Senior Connection (social services navigation), the Intergenerational Program, Nutrition Program, Health & Wellness Program, Housing Matters, Money Management, and Volunteer opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dr. George W. Davis Senior Center A community hub for seniors and persons with disabilities offering nutritious meals, exercise classes, arts and crafts, pool, dominoes, and social activities including weekly whist and dominoes nights, pool tournaments, and a Monday Night Jazz Series.
• Rosa Parks Senior Center A senior center serving seniors in the Rosa Parks Senior Residence building and the broader Western Addition community, offering meal services and programming five days a week with some weekend special programs.
• Western Addition Senior Center A central location for seniors inside Royal Adah Arms Senior Housing offering information/referral, social services, case management, nutritious noon meals seven days a week, exercise classes, computer lab, and special events.
• Adult Day Health Center A facility licensed by the California Department of Health Care Services providing personal care assistance, registered nurse assistance, social work services, physical/occupational/speech therapy, recreational activities, nutritious meals, psychological counseling, and paratransit transportation for elders and adults with disabilities.
• Senior Ex-Offender Program (SEOP) The first ex-offender program in the United States focused on seniors 50+, providing counseling before and after release, transitional support groups, healthcare counseling, certified addiction specialist services, mental health services, clothing and hygiene products, case management, and two transitional homes for housing.
• Nutrition Program Program preparing and serving 1,000 hot meals daily Monday through Friday at multiple locations including the Adult Day Health Center and three senior centers, addressing food security for older adults.
• Senior Connection A program helping seniors and persons with disabilities navigate social services and healthcare systems citywide, including the Adult with Disabilities Resource Center, case management, Network for Elders, money management, and housing assistance.
• Money Management Financial management services for seniors including bill payments, budgeting assistance, and representative-payee services to help prevent abuse and enable elders to remain at home.
• Housing Matters / Housing Services Housing support services including reasonable accommodations, barrier removal, application assistance, advocacy, housing retention, appeals/grievances, rental assistance, and Certificate of Preference (C.O.P) services; also advancing housing security through creating 500 new affordable homes and $1.5 million in housing opportunity expansion.
• Health & Wellness Program Programs and activities enhancing overall well-being of seniors including health screenings (COVID, blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, prostate), flu and COVID vaccines, brain health information series, Tai Chi, chair yoga, strength training, bowling, nature walks, and line dancing.
• Intergenerational Program Arts-based activities and events promoting brain health while connecting seniors with younger generations, partnering with organizations including SF Department on Aging, Umoja Health, UCSF, local schools, museums, and cultural institutions.
• District-10 Empowerment Market Food distribution program providing donated or discounted food and supplies from commercial grocery retailers, suppliers, and food banks to people with difficulty accessing food, along with referrals to social services addressing food security and nutrition.
• Alice Griffith Community Center A community center serving Alice Griffith housing residents, providing community-building initiatives including the Resilient Alice Griffith disaster preparedness program developed in partnership with the Resilient Bayview Initiative.
• Black Cuisine Branded Merchandise Branded merchandise including T-shirts ($20), long sleeve T-shirts ($25), sweatshirts ($30), and hoodies ($40) available in black and sand colors, with extended sizes (3xl-5xl) priced $5 higher, sold to support senior transportation programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000 hot meals prepared daily Monday through Friday
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• San Francisco Department on AgingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on intergenerational programs promoting healthy lifestyles for older adults. Department provides funding and policy guidance for senior services programs including the Adult with Disabilities Resource Center.
• UCSFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for intergenerational program activities, brain health research, and senior wellness initiatives. UCSF provides expertise and student volunteers for arts-based programming.
• San Francisco Department of Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on health screening programs, vaccinations (COVID, Flu), and wellness initiatives for seniors. Provides public health resources and guidance.
• Bay Area Black NursesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth screening and wellness programming support, providing nursing expertise for senior health programs and blood pressure/cholesterol/glucose screenings.
• Umoja HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth and wellness partnership focused on promoting healthy lifestyles for older adults in the Bayview community.
• Dr. Charles Drew Elementary SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntergenerational programming connecting seniors with elementary school students for mentorship and cultural exchange activities.
• Yerba Buena Center for the ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts programming partnership providing cultural enrichment activities and arts education for seniors through intergenerational events.
• De Young MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural enrichment partnership offering museum visits and arts appreciation programs for senior community members.
• California Institute of Integral StudiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership contributing expertise to wellness programming and intergenerational activities.
• San Francisco Housing AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Rosa Parks Senior Center expansion in 2012 through SF Housing Authority collaboration. Enables service delivery at renovated facilities.
• SF Department of Aging and Adult ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership for senior services funding, oversight, and program coordination across multiple senior center locations.
• Resilient Bayview InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisaster preparedness training partnership for Alice Griffith residents through the Resilient Alice Griffith project.
• SF Sheriff's DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContract partnership for SEOP staff to connect ex-offenders with services and community resources upon release.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• St. Anthony Foundation: San Francisco nonprofit delivering social services, meals, housing, and dignity programs to vulnerable populations including seniors. Comparable community-based social services and feeding programs.
• GLIDE Foundation: San Francisco nonprofit providing meals, social services, housing support, and re-entry programs. Comparable community-services portfolio and SF city contracting footprint.

Direct peers

• Institute on Aging: San Francisco-based nonprofit providing a comprehensive range of elder care services including adult day care, home care, geriatric care management, and PACE. Overlapping multi-program elder services and city-level contracts.
• Curry Senior Center: San Francisco nonprofit senior center serving low-income seniors with meals, social services, health programs, and housing navigation. Directly comparable single-site community-based senior services model.
• Self-Help for the Elderly: San Francisco-based nonprofit providing adult day care, senior centers, housing, case management, and nutrition services to Asian and Pacific Islander seniors. Directly comparable nonprofit senior-services portfolio and funding model.
• On Lok Senior Healthcare: San Francisco-based nonprofit operating the PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) model serving low-income seniors with medical, social, and adult day health services. Highly comparable multi-program integrated elder-care model in the same city.
• Episcopal Senior Communities: Bay Area nonprofit operating senior housing communities and services. Comparable combination of senior housing assets and community-based service delivery in Northern California.
• Meals on Wheels of San Francisco: San Francisco nonprofit providing home-delivered meals and nutrition services to seniors. Directly comparable in the nutrition-program line of business and SF operating geography.

Broad incumbents

• San Francisco Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS): City government agency that funds and coordinates senior services across SF. Functions as the primary municipal contractor/funding counterpart to BSS and many peer nonprofits.

Emerging players

• Alzheimer's Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada: Regional nonprofit serving seniors with dementia and their caregivers through support programs, education, and referrals. Adjacent to BSS's potential future expansion into dementia-specific adult day programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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