Pomeroy Recreation & Rehabilitation Center

What Pomeroy Recreation & Rehabilitation Center does

Pomeroy Recreation & Rehabilitation Center (PRRC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community center founded in 1953 by Janet Pomeroy and headquartered in San Francisco's outer Sunset neighborhood at 207 Skyline Blvd, adjacent to the San Francisco Zoo. The organization serves children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities and traumatic/acquired brain injuries (TBI/ABI), operating 290 days per year and serving more than 2,000 people per week. Its core service portfolio is organized into three pillars: Youth Services (After School Program, Summer Camp, and Transition Age Youth Program), Adult Services (OneCenter day program, Vocational Services, Able Gardeners landscaping business, Residential Living in partnership with Helpers Community Inc., and the Brainstorm TBI/ABI program), and Aquatics anchored by the Herbst Therapeutic Pool, a 92-degree salt-based warm water pool opened in 1984 that is the only publicly accessible facility of its kind within a 40-mile radius and serves nearly 2,000 people per month.

The organization's underlying technology footprint is modest and operational rather than differentiated: website and e-commerce via Squarespace, donation processing via DonorPerfect and Classy.org, event venue bookings via Tripleseat, HR via Paylocity, volunteer management via Volgistics, and planned giving via FreeWill. The Herbst Therapeutic Pool is the single most distinctive physical asset and serves as both a programmatic centerpiece and a community-accessible recreational facility with swim lessons, lap swim, open swim, and aquatic exercise classes priced at $11 per visit or $825 annually.

PRRC's revenue model is a hybrid of earned income and charitable support typical of mid-sized disability-services nonprofits. Earned revenue streams include participant program fees (e.g., summer camp at $90/day, swim lessons, and OneCenter day program fees — most covered by scholarships and government funding), vocational landscaping services through Able Gardeners, event venue rentals (Main Hall capacity 250 seated/350 standing), therapeutic swim passes, and an online shop selling participant artwork and merchandise. Donations are solicited through multiple channels including direct gifts, the annual Banner of Love gala, cryptocurrency donations via CryptoForCharity, employer matching gifts via Double the Donation, and planned giving. Government and city agency funding comes from the San Francisco Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (DCYF), California Department of Social Services (CDSS), and Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC) respite hours. The organization is CARF CCAC accredited and holds a Platinum-level GuideStar Seal of Transparency.

Name

Pomeroy Recreation & Rehabilitation Center

Legal name

Pomeroy Recreation & Rehabilitation Center

Website

https://prrcsf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Pomeroy Recreation & Rehabilitation Center is a San Francisco 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving 2,000+ children, teens, and adults weekly with developmental disabilities and brain injuries through youth programs, adult day and vocational services, and a unique warm saltwater therapeutic pool.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Disability Services and Rehabilitation

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Adult Day Rehabilitation & Therapy Programs (PT/OT/SLP) (HLADAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Respite Adult Day Programs (Short-Term/Drop-In) (HSABANAD), Pediatric Physical Therapy & Developmental Rehab (HSADAIAE), Recreation Therapy, Stress Management & Mindfulness Programs (EDALAFAO), Senior/Low-Impact Group Fitness (HSADABAI)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Therapeutic aquatics
• Vocational training
• Community day programs
• Residential care homes

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Service Fees: Fees for youth and adult day programs including after-school, summer camp, OneCenter adult day program, and therapeutic swim lessons. Revenue from session-based swim lessons and therapeutic aquatic programs.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable donations through Classy.org platform, planned giving via FreeWill, IRA distributions, cryptocurrency donations, stock donations, and annual gala Banner of Love. Major donor cultivation through events.
3. Event Venue Rentals: Revenue from renting facility spaces including Main Hall (capacity 250 seated/350 standing), classrooms, conference rooms, gym, and kitchen for weddings, birthdays, corporate events, and community gatherings.
4. Online Art and Merchandise Shop: Sale of handcrafted artwork created by participants (60% goes to artists, 40% to supplies), as well as Pomeroy merchandise including t-shirts, hats, water bottles, and honey. Also sells greeting card packs.
5. Able Gardeners Vocational Services: Landscaping and groundskeeping services provided to residential and commercial customers in San Francisco and San Mateo County.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pomeroy Recreation & Rehabilitation Center is a nonprofit community day center in San Francisco that provides recreational, vocational, educational, and therapeutic programs for children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities and traumatic/acquired brain injuries. Core services include day programs, vocational training, residential living, therapeutic swimming in the Herbst Therapeutic Pool, and event venue rentals, supplemented by donations and an online shop.

Product overview

Pomeroy Recreation & Rehabilitation Center is a San Francisco nonprofit offering a portfolio of recreational, vocational, and therapeutic programs for children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities and traumatic/acquired brain injuries. The core offerings include: Youth Services (After School Program, Summer Camp, and Transition Age Youth Program), Adult Services (OneCenter day program, Vocational Services, Able Gardeners landscaping business, Residential Living homes, and Brainstorm TBI/ABI program), and Aquatics (Herbst Therapeutic Pool with Swim Lessons, Therapeutic Swim, and Recreational Swim). Additional services include Event Rentals for community venue use, an Online Shop selling handcrafted artwork from participants, Volunteer Program, and Parent Advisory Meetings. The center serves over 2,000 people per week and operates 6 days a week, 290 days a year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OneCenter Adult day program for adults with developmental disabilities and traumatic/acquired brain injuries, offering expressive arts, health and wellness activities, and community outings.
• Vocational Services
• Able Gardeners Vocational landscaping and groundskeeping program providing services to residential and commercial customers in San Francisco and San Mateo County.
• Residential Living Two residential homes operated in partnership with Helpers Community, Inc. for up to 11 adults with intellectual disabilities, with on-site Pomeroy staffing and support.
• Brainstorm Social recreation and community integration program for adults with traumatic or acquired brain injuries (TBI/ABI), offering classes to develop or relearn skills for independent community functioning.
• After School Program Social recreation program for children, teens, and transition age youth with disabilities, including social groups, art, dance, swimming, sports, community outings, and life skills classes.
• Summer Camp Summer recreational program for children and teens with disabilities featuring drama, dance, arts and crafts, sports, swimming, cooking classes, and community outings.
• Transition Age Youth Program Program for transition age youth focusing on work readiness training, independent living skills, and socialization opportunities.
• Herbst Therapeutic Pool Salt-based warm water pool (92°F) opened in 1984, one of only therapeutic pools in San Francisco, serving nearly 2,000 people per month with classes, swim lessons, and therapeutic swim times.
• Swim Lessons Swim instruction programs including Cuttlefish (6mo-5yr), Penguin (3-6yr), and Sea Otter (5-12yr) with multiple levels, plus recreational swim times.
• Therapeutic Swim Aquatic therapy and exercise programs including lap swim, open swim, and instructor-led classes designed for seniors or those with limited mobility.
• Event Rentals Venue rental services including Banquet Hall (capacity 250 seated/350 standing), classrooms, conference room, and gym for weddings, birthdays, business meetings, and school fundraisers.
• Online Shop E-commerce platform selling handcrafted artwork created by program participants, including paintings, ceramics, greeting cards, tote bags, and Pomeroy merchandise.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 2,000 people served monthly through pool programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Helpers Community, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partnership formed in 2019 to open two residential homes for up to 11 adults with intellectual disabilities. Helpers owns the properties; Pomeroy leases, staffs, and populates the homes located across from Golden Gate Park. Addresses critical shortage of affordable care homes for adults with intellectual disabilities in San Francisco.
• FreeWillminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFree will donation platform partnership enabling supporters to create wills or trusts for free while including planned gifts to Pomeroy. Helps ensure Pomeroy's long-term sustainability through legacy giving.
• Double the DonationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMatching gift and volunteer grant information provider helping maximize donor giving through employer matching programs.
• CryptoForCharityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCryptocurrency donation platform allowing donors to contribute crypto to support Pomeroy's mission while potentially avoiding capital gains taxes.
• Swan Oyster DepotminorOthersHonored at Banner of Love 2026 as a community partner with longstanding impact. Recognized for incredible support of Pomeroy Center.
• San Francisco Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (DCYF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity agency partnership providing funding and support for children and youth programming. DCYF scholarships available for summer camp participants.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Caminar: Bay Area nonprofit delivering mental health, developmental disability, and supportive housing services, including adult day programs and vocational services. Overlaps with PRRC's adult day and residential/community living portfolio; serves a related but somewhat broader behavioral health population in adjacent counties.
• The Arc San Francisco: San Francisco-based 501(c)(3) serving adults with developmental disabilities through day programs, supported employment, and community living — directly mirroring PRRC's adult day (OneCenter), Able Gardeners vocational services, and residential living offerings in the same city. Closest direct peer by location and service mix.
• Hope Services (San Jose): Silicon Valley-based nonprofit operating adult day programs, vocational/employment services, and residential services for people with developmental disabilities. Closely comparable service lines to PRRC (day programs, vocational placement, residential) at slightly larger scale and slightly different geography within the same Bay Area market.
• Community Gatepath: Peninsula-based nonprofit providing early intervention, pediatric therapy, and adult developmental disability services. Comparable pediatric-to-adult lifespan service model with aquatic and therapy programs relevant to PRRC's therapeutic pool and youth programs.
• AbilityPath: Bay Area nonprofit (formerly Ability Now Bay Area) providing programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities, including adult day services, early intervention, and vocational training. Directly comparable service portfolio to PRRC across the lifespan in overlapping geography.

Broad incumbents

• Seneca Family of Agencies: California-wide nonprofit serving foster youth, children with developmental disabilities, and families through residential, day, and community-based programs. Comparable to PRRC's residential living and after-school models but at substantially larger scale and broader regional footprint.
• Easterseals Northern California: Larger Northern California affiliate of the Easterseals national network, providing developmental disability services, autism services, and therapy programs with multiple service sites. Comparable to PRRC's full developmental disability portfolio but with significantly greater geographic scale and brand reach.
• Easterseals Bay Area: Large regional disability services nonprofit operating across the Bay Area, providing developmental disability services, autism services, and adult day programs. Comparable mission, geographic overlap with PRRC's SF Bay Area service area, and similar service portfolio (adult day, vocational services), though much larger scale and broader service line breadth.

Regional players

• Futures Explored (Concord): East Bay-based nonprofit providing adult day programs, vocational services, and community integration for adults with developmental disabilities. Directly comparable service portfolio to PRRC's adult services, operating in an adjacent county within the broader Bay Area market rather than in San Francisco itself.

Emerging players

• RAMP (Recreation and Movement Program): Smaller San Francisco-based nonprofit providing recreational programming for children with disabilities, comparable to PRRC's youth program portfolio (after-school, summer camp, sports and recreation). A more focused, peer-budget competitor within the same city serving an overlapping population.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PRRCSF

Compliance3 records

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