BARC Foundation

What BARC Foundation does

BARC Foundation, operating under the legal name Bakersfield ARC, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1949 that delivers employment, job training, and community-integration services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. Headquartered at 4500 California Ave in Bakersfield, California, the organization maintains 251-500 employees and an active service area covering Kern, Kings, and Tulare Counties. Its mission centers on creating opportunities that promote independence, enhance well-being, and foster a sense of belonging for individuals of all abilities.

The organization runs an interconnected portfolio of core programs: Access Now (community integration and independent living skills), Paid Internship Program (placement into competitive integrated employment), Supported Employment (group and individual formats with job coaching), Tailored Day Services (customized one-to-one support), and Social Recreation. Adjacent offerings include the ARChitects recurring donor program ($50/month), the Essential Needs Fund (financial assistance for work-related and personal expenses), and HCBS Final Rule Bootcamp Trainings. A residential housing development called The Gardens at Riverfront Manor is currently in development.

Revenue is generated through three streams: HCBS-funded services (managed services revenue from federal Home and Community Based Services programs), donations and fundraising (including ARChitects and the annual 'A Night for Bakersfield ARC' gala), and the Essential Needs Fund. Distribution is regional and direct, with services delivered at the Bakersfield facility, in community settings, and at employer worksites for supported employment. The customer base is concentrated entirely in adults with IDD and their family caregivers across three California counties; no enterprise B2B logos, named institutional customers, or pricing schedules are disclosed.

Name

BARC Foundation

Legal name

Bakersfield ARC

Website

https://barc-inc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

BARC Foundation (Bakersfield ARC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1949 that provides employment, job training, and community-integration services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Kern, Kings, and Tulare Counties in California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bakersfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization generates revenue through donations from the public and corporate sponsors. The ARChitects program invites donors to contribute $50 per month for sustainable, long-term support of clients.
2. Essential Needs Fund: Dedicated fund providing financial assistance to individuals with IDD for unexpected personal expenses including gas for work, work uniforms, unexpected bills, childcare costs, and health and nutrition programs.
3. HCBS-Funded Services: Services are funded through Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) programs, providing employment, job training, and support services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BARC Foundation (operating as Bakersfield, Kings and Tulare ARC) is a non-profit organization that provides job training, competitive integrated employment placement, supported employment, social recreation, and Tailored Day Services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across Kern, Kings, and Tulare Counties in California. Services are funded through HCBS programs, public donations, and fundraising, with HCBS Final Rule Bootcamp Trainings delivered to educate clients and families about their rights.

Product overview

Bakersfield ARC operates as a single unified nonprofit service organization offering multiple interconnected programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The core service portfolio includes employment-focused programs (Access Now, Paid Internship Program, Supported Employment, and Tailored Day Services) that work together to help clients achieve competitive integrated employment through job training, placement, and ongoing support. Complementary programs like Social Recreation and the Essential Needs Fund address holistic well-being and remove financial barriers to participation. The organization also provides specialized HCBS Final Rule Bootcamp Trainings to educate clients about their rights and available services. A planned residential development (The Gardens at Riverfront Manor) and the ARChitects monthly donor program round out the support ecosystem. All programs are delivered from the Bakersfield office location and serve clients in Kern, Kings, and Tulare Counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ARChitects: A monthly donor program where donors contribute $50/month to provide sustainable support for individuals with IDD.

Products and services

• Access Now Program designed to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) develop community integration, independent living, and vocational skills through personalized support and goal-setting.
• Paid Internship Program (PIP) Provides individuals with IDD the opportunity to gain skills necessary to obtain Competitive Integrated Employment in their preferred field, matching individuals with businesses for success.
• Supported Employment Employment support services offered in both group and individual formats to help clients secure and maintain competitive integrated employment.
• Tailored Day Services (TDS) Customized day services designed to maximize individual needs and personal choice through one-to-one individualized support, focusing on the abilities of each person and matching them with best-fit employment opportunities.
• Social Recreation Recreational and social activities for individuals with IDD to foster community integration and enhance well-being.
• ARChitects Monthly Donor Program Monthly donor program where contributors of $50 per month become ARChitects, providing long-term sustainable support to help clients overcome financial obstacles and access resources needed for success.
• Essential Needs Fund Fund dedicated to helping clients cover unexpected personal expenses including gas for work, work uniforms, unexpected bills, childcare costs, and health and nutrition needs.
• HCBS Final Rule Bootcamp Trainings Training programs designed to educate clients and families about HCBS (Home and Community Based Services) Requirements and the HCBS Final Rule.
• The Gardens at Riverfront Manor Residential living development currently in progress, designed to provide housing options for individuals with IDD.
• A Night for Bakersfield ARC Annual fundraising gala event supporting the organization and its mission to serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75 years of continuous service to individuals with IDD
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Arc of Los Angeles & Orange Counties: California-based ARC chapter providing employment, day, and family-support services to adults with IDD across a multi-county footprint. Highly comparable to BARC because it offers the same core portfolio of Supported Employment, Paid Internship, and Tailored Day Services, and competes for the same HCBS funding pool.
• PRIDE Industries: California-headquartered non-profit social enterprise employing individuals with disabilities across competitive integrated employment contracts. Comparable to BARC because it directly competes for the same employer-placement relationships for IDD job seekers and operates under HCBS-aligned frameworks in California.
• Best Buddies International: National non-profit focused on integrated employment and social inclusion for people with IDD. Comparable to BARC because its employment-placement model and mission (competitive integrated employment for IDD adults) directly overlap with BARC's Paid Internship and Supported Employment programs.
• The Arc San Francisco: San Francisco-based ARC chapter delivering employment, housing, and advocacy services to adults with developmental disabilities. Closely comparable to BARC because it runs parallel programs (supported employment, day services, HCBS-aligned offerings) funded through the same California DDS system.
• The Arc of Ventura County: California ARC chapter providing supported employment, day services, and family support for adults with IDD. Highly comparable to BARC because of the same ARC-brand, same HCBS funding source, and parallel program portfolio (employment, day, recreation).

Regional players

• The Arc of California: State-level chapter of The Arc network that supports local California ARC affiliates including Bakersfield ARC. Comparable because it is the parent advocacy and standards body that BARC operates under at the state level, with shared IDD employment, advocacy, and HCBS-compliance missions.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals Southern California: Large established non-profit operating employment, day, and behavioral health programs for individuals with disabilities across Southern California. Comparable to BARC because it competes for the same HCBS-funded IDD clients and employer networks, but at significantly larger scale across a broader service area.
• Goodwill Industries of the Greater Sacramento Valley: Regional Goodwill chapter offering training and employment services for individuals with disabilities across Northern California. Comparable to BARC because it competes for HCBS-funded employment placements and serves similar IDD clients, though with a broader thrift-store-funded operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bakersfieldarc

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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