Recreation

What Recreation does

REC Inc (Recreation, Education & Community, Incorporated) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit founded in 1994 by Erin Duggan Sanders and Beth Suess and headquartered in Fairfax, Marin County, California (Federal Tax ID 33-0999031). The organization delivers low-cost recreation, socialization, and leadership programs to adults with developmental disabilities in Marin County, serving 120-170 unique participants per month. REC Inc's portfolio includes ten named programs — 3rd Friday Dance, Basketball for Winners, World Beat Dance, Party Night, Be Healthy!, Sports Night, Movie Night, Date Night, the Larkspur Champions Lions Club, and yearly events — delivered in person at facilities including Henry C. Hall Middle School, Northgate Mall, and the Corte Madera and Larkspur Recreation Department sites, with Zoom delivery added during the COVID-19 pandemic.

REC Inc has no proprietary technology platform, no mobile app, no API, and no disclosed data assets; the digital surface is limited to a static website (recinc.org), a Facebook photo gallery, and a YouTube documentary. Revenue mechanics are split across three streams: donations and grants (primary, supporting the 501(c)(3) mission), nominal program fees of $0-$6 per activity covering a fraction of program costs, and Lions Club membership dues ($50 initial, $35 per 6-month period). Distribution is entirely community-led via referrals from a network of 34+ local agencies, 22 formal partner agencies, parents, caregivers, and recreation department channels.

The go-to-market is community-led and word-of-mouth, with no paid acquisition. Programs are intentionally low-barrier: no paperwork, no clearance requirements, open to any adult with developmental disabilities regardless of agency affiliation, and pro-rated pricing to enable entry at any point. In 2020, the Corte Madera Recreation Department absorbed REC Inc programs into its permanent municipal programming line-up — a structural move that effectively institutionalized the organization within local government after a prior period when grant funding had dried up. Leadership consists of co-founders Erin Duggan Sanders (Executive Director) and Beth Suess (Board Member / Co-Founder), neither of whom draws a salary from REC Inc.

Name

Recreation

Legal name

Recreation, Education, & Community, Incorporated

Website

https://recinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

REC Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1994 that delivers low-cost recreation, socialization, and leadership programs to 120-170 adults with developmental disabilities each month in Marin County, California, primarily through municipal recreation department partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Community Recreation Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Other Spectator Sports (711219)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKACAH

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYBPAIACAI

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAGADAJ

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

Keywords

• Disability recreation services
• Community recreation programs
• Developmental disability services
• Nonprofit social programs
• Adaptive sports programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairfax

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: REC Inc is a 501c3 tax-exempt organization. The organization relies on donations, grants, and volunteer support. They have received grants from various sources over their 18+ years of operation.
2. Program Fees: Low-cost program fees ranging from free to $55 per session. Most programs cost $0-$6 per event. These fees cover program costs but are heavily subsidized.
3. Lions Club Membership Dues: The Larkspur Champions Lions Club charges $50 initial membership fee and $35 per 6-month membership period. Scholarships are available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Recreation (REC Inc) is a nonprofit community organization that plans, produces, and delivers low-cost in-person recreation, socialization, fitness, and leadership programs for adults with developmental disabilities in Marin County, California. Offerings include monthly dances, adaptive basketball, world dance classes, themed parties, a nutrition and weight-loss program, sports nights, movie outings, and the Larkspur Champions Lions Club, with services delivered through partnerships with municipal recreation departments. Programs are open to anyone with developmental disabilities, require no paperwork, and generally cost $0–$6 per activity.

Product overview

REC Inc (Recreation, Education & Community, Incorporated) is a non-profit community organization that provides recreational programs for adults with developmental disabilities. Rather than a unified technology platform, it offers a portfolio of in-person community programs including the 3rd Friday Dance, Basketball for Winners, World Beat Dance, Party Night, Be Healthy!, Sports Night, Movie Night, Date Night, the Larkspur Champions Lions Club, and various Yearly Events. Programs are offered at low or no cost ($0-$6) with locations in Larkspur and Corte Madera, California. The organization also transitioned some programs to virtual/Zoom delivery during 2020-2021.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3rd Friday Dance A monthly social dance with a DJ, themed events (holiday dances, costume parties, era-themed events), and snacks for sale, open to all adults with developmental disabilities. Generally costs $6 per person per event, with the December Santa Dance offered free.
• Basketball for Winners Adaptive basketball program in which participants play games against community groups, police and fire departments, celebrities, and private companies, with the game adapted to players' abilities. Pricing: $4 drop-in (exact change) or $21 per Winter/Spring session, $27 per Fall session; free to watch.
• World Beat Dance Eclectic dance class combining stretching, drums, instruments, and music from around the world, featuring personal sharing and rhythmic activities led by an instructor. Pricing: $4 drop-in or $21 per 7-week session.
• Party Night Themed social event for young adults in their 20s–30s featuring movies, photo booths, snacks, crafts, and themed activities. Pricing: $6 per party, with reservation required at least one week in advance.
• Be Healthy! Nutrition and weight-loss program featuring weekly inspirational talks, workout challenges, healthy food discussions, and gentle movement activities. Pricing: $55 per 11-week session, pro-rated so participants can start at any time.
• Sports Night Free program featuring three wacky sports per session, including giant bowling, hockey, wiffleball, giant badminton, soccer, and kickball, led by the Herz Family coaches.
• Movie Night Social gathering at the Northgate Mall food court where participants meet friends, then attend a movie together and have dinner. Pricing set by theatres — approximately $8 before 6pm and $11 after.
• Date Night Program offering special-occasion opportunities, including free tickets to civic center events donated by Friends of Marin Center, picnics, BBQs, and movie nights in the park.
• Larkspur Champions Lions Club Lions Club chapter run by adults with developmental disabilities that performs community service, runs meetings, and attends regional Lions Club functions; also acts as the REC Inc Advisory Board. Membership: $50 initial fee plus $35 per 6-month period, with scholarships available.
• Yearly Events Special annual events including holiday parties, Halloween parties, and sponsored programs throughout the year (some free of charge).

Quantifiable outcome

• Monthly service to 120-170 people with developmental disabilities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Corte Madera Recreation DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Corte Madera Recreation Department has taken over REC Inc programs and made them part of their permanent programming lineup. They handle program coordination and facilities.
• Larkspur Recreation DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrograms are held at Larkspur Rec Department facilities including the Community Room at 240 Doherty Drive. REC Inc collaborates closely with the department.
• Lions Clubs InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLions Clubs International supports the Larkspur Champions Lions Club, one of only two Lions Clubs in the world run by adults with developmental disabilities. The club has received international recognition.
• Special OlympicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerREC Inc partners with Special Olympics for sports, competitions and leagues. They co-host annual holiday parties and basketball events.
• Golden Gate Regional CenterminorOthersOne of the 34+ local agencies that provides services for adults with developmental disabilities. Some programs require clearance from this center.
• Local Marin County Agencies (34+)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA network of 34+ agencies providing services to people with developmental disabilities that collaborate with REC Inc to refer clients and support programs.
• 22 Partner AgenciescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor22 agencies joined REC Inc in partnership and promised to get their interested clients to events. These include various social service and disability service organizations.
• Whistlestop WheelsminorOthersLocal and regional paratransit service (415-454-0964, 930 Tamalpias Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901) that provides transportation for REC Inc clients.
• City of LarkspurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsored all REC Inc programs and continues to support through the recreation department.
• Friends of Marin CenterminorOthersDonates tickets to Civic Center events that REC Inc distributes to clients for date nights and special occasions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Lions Clubs International: Lions Clubs International is the global umbrella for REC Inc's Larkspur Champions Lions Club chapter. The relationship makes Lions Clubs a structural peer and partner in disability-focused community service.
• The Arc: The Arc is a national nonprofit serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through advocacy, programs, and services. REC Inc addresses the recreational gap that local Arc chapters often cannot fund, making it a complementary grassroots peer.
• Easterseals: Easterseals is a large national nonprofit providing disability services including recreation, therapy, and advocacy. REC Inc operates at a more local scale and a tighter recreational focus, but serves an overlapping population.

Direct peers

• Special Olympics: Special Olympics provides sports training and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities. REC Inc is a core operational partner of Special Olympics Northern California, co-hosting holiday parties and basketball events, making it both a peer and a downstream delivery partner.
• Best Buddies International: Best Buddies creates one-to-one friendships and opportunities for socialization and employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities — directly parallel to REC Inc's mission of combating isolation through structured social opportunities.

Regional players

• Marin Center: Marin Center is a Marin County civic venue operator whose 'Friends of Marin Center' donates tickets to REC Inc for date-night programming. As a regional civic infrastructure partner, it is a relevant comparator for institutional collaboration.
• Golden Gate Regional Center: Golden Gate Regional Center is one of California's 21 regional centers coordinating services for people with developmental disabilities across Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties. REC Inc partners with it for client referrals and clearances.
• Corte Madera Recreation Department: Corte Madera Recreation Department absorbed REC Inc's programs into its permanent lineup in 2020. As both an operational partner and the institutional delivery vehicle, it is a peer in municipal recreation delivery.
• Lifehouse: Lifehouse is a Marin County-based disability services provider that has awarded REC Inc for community inclusion work. It serves an overlapping population through housing, employment, and day programs, making it a direct regional peer.

Others

• Whistlestop Wheels: Whistlestop Wheels is a Marin-based paratransit provider that addresses transportation barriers for REC Inc clients. It is an enabling peer that supports the social-recreation mission.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=4Vqh73NEnLE
• Facebookfacebook.com/recinc.org/photos_albums

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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