Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program

What Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program does

Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP), operating under DBA BORP Adaptive Sports and Recreation, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered at 3075 Adeline Street, Suite 200 in Berkeley, California, on the Ed Roberts Campus. Founded in 1976 by people with disabilities and celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, BORP delivers adaptive sports, recreation, fitness, transportation, and equipment-loan programs for youth and adults with mobility and vision disabilities across Berkeley, San Francisco, and San Jose, with virtual fitness classes accessible worldwide.

Its core offering is a portfolio of 17 documented programs spanning indoor sports (wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, power soccer, goalball, climbing, sled hockey), outdoor recreation (adaptive cycling, kayaking, pickleball, adventure outings), fitness (in-person and virtual), transportation (accessible group-trip bus service), and the Adaptive Micromobility equipment-loan program (Fireflies, SmartDrives, FreeWheels, smart canes). The 20+ weekly programs operate from the Berkeley headquarters, the Berkeley Cycling & Kayaking Center, and a San Francisco program site, with the underlying technology stack limited to a NEON CRM membership/donation portal and standard web/social/email channels rather than any proprietary platform.

BORP operates a community-led go-to-market: members register via the website, access in-person and virtual programming, and can borrow mobility equipment; ancillary revenue comes from a low community-rate fee-for-service Group Trip Transportation offering for disability organizations and nonprofits. Funding is diversified across four streams: membership fees, charitable donations, recurring government grants (notably Alameda County Transportation Commission Measure B for Seniors and People with Disabilities and MTC CARE funds for the Adaptive Micromobility Program), and transportation fee-for-service income, with financial assistance and scholarships offered to reduce participation barriers.

Name

Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program

Legal name

Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program

Website

https://borp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1976 that delivers adaptive sports, recreation, fitness, transportation, and equipment-loan programs to youth and adults with mobility and vision disabilities across the Bay Area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Sports and Recreation Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Adaptive & Para-Sport Training Programs (MPAKAJAK)

Keywords

• Adaptive sports programs
• Adaptive recreation services
• Disability sports programs
• Accessible recreation programs
• Inclusive fitness services

Headquarters

HQ city

Berkeley

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. Membership Fees: BORP operates a membership program through which participants join and pay membership fees to access programs.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, BORP relies on donations from supporters to fund operations and programs.
3. Government Grants and Program Funding: BORP receives funding from government sources such as the Alameda County Transportation Commission through the Special Transportation Program for Seniors and People with Disabilities (Measure B funds).
4. Transportation Fee-for-Service: BORP offers a fee-for-service Group Trip Service option with a low community rate for disability groups and nonprofits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1976 that operates adaptive sports, recreation, and fitness programs for youth and adults with physical disabilities in the San Francisco Bay Area. The organization delivers a portfolio of in-person and virtual adaptive activities (wheelchair basketball, rugby, sled hockey, goalball, power soccer, cycling, kayaking, climbing, pickleball), alongside accessible transportation, adaptive equipment loans, and disability awareness training delivered to schools and community organizations.

Product overview

BORP (Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program) operates as a nonprofit adaptive sports and recreation organization offering a diverse portfolio of programs rather than a single unified technology product. The organization provides sports programs (Youth Sports, Adult Sports including wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, power soccer, goalball, and pickleball), outdoor recreation (Cycling, Kayaking, Climbing, Adventures & Outings), fitness services (Virtual and In-Person Fitness), and accessibility support programs (Transportation, Adaptive Micromobility Program, Access California). Programs operate across the Bay Area including Berkeley, San Francisco, and San Jose, with virtual offerings accessible worldwide. The Adaptive Micromobility Program provides free equipment loans of wheelchair attachments while Transportation offers accessible group trip services. BORP serves youth and adults with mobility and vision disabilities through these interconnected programs that collectively advance independence, health, and community building.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Adaptive Sports Program Year-round adaptive sports instruction and team play designed for youth with physical disabilities in the Bay Area, including wheelchair basketball, power soccer, goalball, sled hockey, and other accessible sports.
• Adult Adaptive Sports Program Team- and skill-based adaptive sports for adults with physical disabilities, including wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, sled hockey, power soccer, and goalball leagues, practices, and tournaments.
• Adaptive Cycling Program Adaptive cycling instruction and group rides using hand-cycles, recumbent bikes, and other accessible bicycles for people with disabilities.
• Adaptive Kayaking Program Adaptive kayaking instruction and guided paddling sessions on accessible waterways for people with physical disabilities.
• Adaptive Climbing Program Indoor and outdoor adaptive rock climbing sessions and instruction adapted to climbers with physical disabilities.
• Adaptive Fitness Program In-person and virtual adaptive fitness classes (strength, conditioning, and movement) tailored for individuals with physical disabilities.
• Adventures and Outings Recreational outings and outdoor adventure experiences (such as hiking, sailing, and day trips) designed to be accessible for participants with physical disabilities.
• Pickleball for All Inclusive pickleball programming adapted for players with disabilities, offered as open play and instruction.
• Accessible Transportation Services Accessible transportation for program participants, including rides to and from BORP activities and broader fee-for-service accessible transit support.
• Adaptive Micromobility Loan Program Loan program that provides adaptive equipment such as hand-cycles, sports wheelchairs, and other mobility devices to participants who lack access to such equipment.
• Disability Awareness Activities and Trainings Fee-for-service disability awareness trainings and activities delivered to schools, community groups, and organizations that serve people with disabilities.
• Access California Travel and adventure opportunities beyond the Bay Area that provide accessible recreation experiences across California for participants with disabilities.
• San Francisco Programs Adaptive recreation and sports programming specifically delivered in San Francisco, complementing BORP's Berkeley-based offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of youth participants report increased confidence and self-esteem
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ed Roberts CampuscoreOthersHosts BORP's headquarters and serves as the pickup location for the Adaptive Micromobility Program equipment loans. The Ed Roberts Campus is a disability-centric building that houses multiple disability organizations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Angel City Sports: Los Angeles-based adaptive sports nonprofit serving youth, adults, and veterans with physical disabilities through multi-sport programming and an annual adaptive sports festival. Comparable to BORP's youth-adult program mix and regional reach.
• Move United: National umbrella for community-based adaptive sports organizations (formerly Disabled Sports USA and Warfighter Sports), operating a network of member chapters that deliver sports, recreation, and rehabilitation programs for people with disabilities, comparable in mission and program breadth to BORP.
• Challenged Athletes Foundation: San Diego-based nonprofit providing grants, adaptive equipment, and sport opportunities to people with physical disabilities. Comparable in mission and adaptive equipment provision to BORP's Adaptive Micromobility Program, though CAF's grant-based model differs.
• National Ability Center: Park City, Utah-based nonprofit offering adaptive recreation, skiing, cycling, horseback riding, and climbing for people with disabilities of all ages. Highly comparable to BORP in program portfolio (cycling, climbing, recreation) and nonprofit funding model.
• Adaptive Sports Center: Crested Butte, Colorado-based nonprofit offering year-round adaptive recreation including skiing, cycling, and kayaking. Comparable to BORP's outdoor recreation portfolio (cycling, kayaking, adventures).
• Turnstone Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities: Fort Wayne, Indiana-based nonprofit providing adaptive sports, recreation, and therapy programs to people with disabilities across the lifespan. Comparable in program structure (multi-sport, recreational, therapeutic) to BORP.
• National Sports Center for the Disabled: Colorado-based nonprofit providing adaptive skiing, rafting, cycling, and climbing to people with disabilities. Comparable to BORP as a multi-sport adaptive recreation nonprofit with outdoor programming and equipment provision.
• Lakeshore Foundation: Birmingham, Alabama-based nonprofit offering adaptive sports, fitness, and recreation programs for children and adults with physical disabilities and chronic health conditions. Directly comparable in target population and program breadth to BORP.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: National disability services nonprofit offering broader services including therapy, workforce development, and camp/recreation programs. Comparable as a large-scale disability-services nonprofit, but with a much wider mandate than BORP's sports-specific focus.
• Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago): National leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation research and care, including adaptive sports and fitness programs for patients. Comparable only as an institutional provider of adaptive activity for people with physical disabilities, not as a community sports operator like BORP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BORP_org
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC9_UVGSJAwWcr3zoUJZ9e1g
• Facebookfacebook.com/borp.org
• Instagraminstagram.com/borp_org/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bay-area-outreach-and-recreation-program-borp-

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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