UCP San Diego

What UCP San Diego does

United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County (legal entity; dba UCP San Diego / UCPSD) is a California-domiciled 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1958 and headquartered at 8665 Gibbs Drive, Suite 100, San Diego, with a secondary North County program center at 205 W. Mission Avenue, Suite G, Escondido. The organization delivers a coordinated portfolio of more than eleven programs for individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities across the lifespan, including Adult Day Programs, the San Diego Assistive Technology Center (SDATC), the McBeth Foundation Toy Lending Library (mobile), Equipment Lending, Family Support, Grants & Funding, Information & Referral, Pediatric DME Loan, Respitality, In-Home Respite Care (pilot), and the Voice Options AAC program. Programs are predominantly provided at no cost to eligible participants and are funded through a mix of direct individual and corporate donations, vehicle donations, planned giving, an endowment established in 1989, signature event fundraising (44th Annual Golf Classic, 43rd Annual Fire Fighters & Friends Celebrity Waiters Luncheon, No Limits 5K), affiliate-style referral and grant funding from the San Diego Regional Center and California Department of Rehabilitation, named funds (Peter Horton, Rest Haven Children's Health Fund, Bellows via national UCP), and corporate partnerships (Papa John's, Original Pancake House coin canisters, Respitality hotel network).

The organization's underlying operational stack is a service-delivery platform rather than a software platform: two physical program centers, a mobile toy-library van deployed across community sites, and a small fundraising/CRM/marketing system built on WordPress with a donor-facing checkout at fundraise.ucpsd.org. There is no proprietary software product; technology surface area is concentrated in AAC device provisioning under the state Voice Options contract and assistive-hardware exploration at SDATC. Distribution to end users is mediated primarily by institutional referral partners (San Diego Regional Center and Department of Rehabilitation) and community channels, with volunteer and event-driven donor acquisition layered on top.

The primary customers/funders segment into four cohorts: (1) individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities receiving direct services; (2) families and caregivers supported through family services, respite, and equipment lending; (3) institutional payors and referrers (San Diego Regional Center, California Department of Rehabilitation, Rest Haven, Peter Horton Fund, Bellows Fund, national UCP, United Way); and (4) corporate/event partners generating contributed revenue. Self-reported metrics include 85% of income directed to programs and services, service to "thousands" of county residents annually, and affiliation with a national UCP network serving 176,000+ individuals daily. Governance is provided by a Board of Directors (President Misty M. Morgan, Vice President David Cooper, Secretary Laura Kelleher, Treasurer Scott Lecker), with David Carucci serving as Executive Director.

Name

UCP San Diego

Legal name

United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County

Website

https://ucpsd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County is a nonprofit founded in 1958 that delivers adult day, assistive technology, equipment lending, respite, family support, and AAC programs to children and adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities throughout San Diego County, funded primarily by donations, grants, and institutional referral partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Social Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ), Assistive Technology & AAC for Young Children (EDACAFAL)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Cerebral palsy support
• Assistive technology
• Respite care
• Community programs

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: Direct monetary donations from individuals and corporations supporting disability programs and services. UCP San Diego reports spending 85% of income on programs and services.
2. Vehicle Donations: Donation program accepting cars, trucks, motorcycles, and RVs to support programs and resources.
3. Planned Giving and Endowment: Estate planning gifts including bequests, life insurance, charitable remainder trusts, and life estate agreements. Endowment fund established in 1989 provides perpetual financial security.
4. Institutional Grants and Funding: Funding from San Diego Regional Center, Department of Rehabilitation, Peter Horton Fund, Bellows Fund through national UCP, Rest Haven Children's Health Fund, and other agency partnerships.
5. Special Event Fundraising: Annual signature events including Golf Classic, Celebrity Waiters Luncheon, and No Limits 5K generate revenue through event fees, sponsorships, and participant fundraising.
6. Corporate Partnership Programs: Partnership with Papa John's Pizza San Diego where 20% of qualifying purchases benefit UCP; coin canister program at Original Pancake House locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

UCP San Diego (United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County) is a nonprofit organization that provides direct disability services and community-based programs for individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, along with their families, in San Diego County. Its offerings include adult day programs, an assistive technology center, toy and equipment lending libraries, respite care, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) services, pediatric durable medical equipment loans, family support, information and referral, and grants/funding assistance.

Product overview

UCP San Diego is a nonprofit disability services organization providing over a dozen community programs and services to individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities throughout San Diego County. The organization operates from program centers in San Diego and Escondido, offering a coordinated portfolio of services including Adult Day Programs, Assistive Technology (via the San Diego Assistive Technology Center), Children's Services (including The McBeth Foundation Toy Lending Library), Equipment Lending, Family Support, Grants & Funding, Information & Referral, Pediatric DME Loans, Respitality, Respite Care, and Voice Options (AAC) services. The programs are designed to serve individuals across all ages, from early childhood through adulthood, supporting independence, productivity, and full community participation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Day Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% of income spent on programs and services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• San Diego City Fire FighterscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresents the annual Fire Fighters & Friends Celebrity Waiters Luncheon, one of UCP San Diego's most beloved community fundraising events. High-energy event bringing together firefighters, local personalities, celebrity guests, and community supporters.
• Papa John's Pizza San DiegocoreGTM or Marketing Partner20% of qualifying purchases benefit UCP San Diego. Customers can get 30% off online orders with promo code UCPSD. Ongoing fundraising partnership supporting local disability programs.
• The Original Pancake HouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoin canister program at Original Pancake House locations throughout San Diego County. Spare change donations support UCP programs and services.
• The Grande Colonial HotelcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting hotel for the Respitality Program, providing free overnight accommodations for parents of children with special needs. Located in La Jolla, welcoming guests since 1913.
• San Diego Marriott Gaslamp QuartercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting hotel for Respitality Program. Also hosts the Fire Fighters & Friends Celebrity Waiters Luncheon at Coronado Island Marriott.
• Legacy Resort Hotel & SpacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting hotel for Respitality Program. Boutique luxury resort in Mission Valley supporting UCP's mini-vacation program for families.
• McBeth FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting The McBeth Foundation Toy Lending Library and children's services, providing instructional toys and resources for children with disabilities.
• San Diego Regional CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary institutional partner providing funding and referrals for adult day programs, respite care services, and habilitation programs for consumers with developmental disabilities.
• Department of RehabilitationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment funding partner for work activity programs and employment services. Referrals come through San Diego Regional Center.
• Rest Haven Children's Health FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant provider making possible the Pediatric Durable Medical Equipment Loan Program for children who need equipment.
• El Camino Country ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for the 44th Annual UCP Golf Classic on July 27, 2026. Prestigious county club venue in Oceanside.
• USA Toy Library AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe McBeth Foundation Toy Library is a member of the USA Toy Library Association, connecting to national resources and best practices.
• Ability Tools (State-wide AT Loan Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCP is a contractor with the state-wide Ability Tools Loan Program which provides free assistive technology equipment loans.
• California Department of RehabilitationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency administering the Voice Options Program in partnership with California Public Utilities Commission, providing free speech-generating technology to eligible Californians.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Rehabilitation Services at Rady Children's Hospital: Pediatric rehabilitation provider offering assistive technology assessments, AAC evaluations, and therapy services in San Diego County. Competes for clinical referrals and pediatric AAC clients that UCP San Diego serves through the SDATC and Voice Options programs.
• Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA): National health nonprofit serving individuals with neuromuscular diseases, providing equipment assistance, clinical care, and summer camp programs. Overlaps with UCP San Diego's mission on equipment lending, family support, and assistive technology access for a related disability population.
• California Department of Rehabilitation: State agency funding vocational rehabilitation and employment services for people with disabilities, including UCP San Diego's Work Activity Programs and Employment Services. Functions as both funder and competing service-delivery entity through its own offices.
• National UCP (United Cerebral Palsy Inc.): National parent organization of the UCP affiliate network, providing brand standards, Bellows Fund grants, and advocacy support to affiliates including UCP San Diego. Functions as both a parent support structure and source of programmatic and funding influence.
• San Diego Regional Center: State-funded nonprofit that administers developmental services funding and refers consumers to provider agencies including UCP San Diego. Functions as both a key partner and gatekeeper controlling access to a major share of UCP San Diego's service population.

Direct peers

• The Arc of San Diego: Local San Diego disability services nonprofit providing adult day programs, employment services, residential support, and advocacy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Competes head-to-head for Regional Center funding and clients in the same county.
• Easterseals Southern California: Major regional disability services nonprofit providing early intervention, assistive technology, employment services, and adult day programs across Southern California. Directly competes with UCP San Diego for state contracts, donor dollars, and Regional Center referrals.
• United Cerebral Palsy of Los Angeles (UCP LA): Sister affiliate within the national UCP network, providing similar disability services including adult day programs, assistive technology, residential care, and employment services in the Los Angeles area. Operates a parallel organizational model to UCP San Diego under the same national brand.

Others

• Disability Rights California: California's federally funded protection and advocacy organization for people with disabilities. Operates in an adjacent ecosystem providing legal advocacy, benefits navigation, and policy work that complements UCP San Diego's direct service offerings.

Emerging players

• Ability Tools (California AT Act Program): California state-wide assistive technology device loan program for which UCP San Diego is a contractor. Operates a parallel AT loan and demonstration program, partially overlapping with UCP's San Diego Assistive Technology Center and Equipment Lending offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/UCPSanDiego
• Facebookfacebook.com/ucpsandiego
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/united-cerebral-palsy-association-of-san-diego-county

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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