Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center

What Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center does

Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center (BISCC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1985 and headquartered at 370 Brien Dr. SE within the Waterfront Park Community Center in Bainbridge Island, Washington. It operates as a community hub serving older adults (primarily 50+) along with family caregivers and the broader Bainbridge Island community through a diversified portfolio of programs: weekly activities and classes, exercise programs, social events, an organized trips-and-travel program, monthly photography exhibitions via the BI Photo Club, and a bimonthly newsletter. The center also operates the Waterfront Thrift shop as a wholly-owned retail subsidiary generating transaction-based revenue, and hosts the BetterAge wellbeing assessment tool and the Bainbridge Island Resource Directory (BIRD). Membership in the center provides recurring-fee benefits including a 10% Friday discount at Waterfront Thrift.

The organization is supported by an essentially volunteer-driven workforce — only 6 individuals are listed and the jobs page indicates no current paid positions — supplemented by board governance and corporate sponsors (Bainbridge Senior Living, Wenzlau Architects, ArtiCare). Revenue mechanics blend subscription-like membership dues, thrift retail transactions, one-time program fees for trips, and tax-deductible donations funneled through the website and the One Call for All platform. The technology footprint is modest: a WordPress website with Google Analytics, the third-party MyActiveCenter registration platform, and standard social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) for top-of-funnel community outreach. A notable structural asset is the City of Bainbridge Island's designation of BISCC as the official Severe Weather Warming Center, providing emergency shelter services when activated.

The go-to-market motion is community-led: in-person programs delivered at the single facility, supplemented by an annual resource fair, weekly email updates, bimonthly Splash newsletter, and referral partnerships with Kitsap Transit, Meals on Wheels Kitsap, Island Volunteer Caregivers, the Area Agency on Aging, and Peninsula Health Services. The center operates a single geography (Bainbridge Island, WA), is currently planning a facility expansion per a City Connect document published in January 2025, and reports continuous programming with documented events spanning 2012-2026.

Name

Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center

Legal name

Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center

Website

https://biseniorcenter.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1985 that operates a single community hub in Bainbridge Island, WA, delivering social, wellness, and educational programming to seniors and family caregivers while running the Waterfront Thrift retail shop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior community services and nonprofit community center operations

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Senior community services
• Community center programs
• Thrift retail
• Wellness assessments
• Emergency warming shelter

Headquarters

HQ city

Bainbridge Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership program offering benefits including 10% discount at Waterfront Thrift on Fridays and access to facility amenities
2. Waterfront Thrift Shop Sales: Retail sales of donated lightly used clothing, housewares, home decor, artwork, and jewelry. Accepts major credit cards. Revenue supports center operations.
3. Donations: Tax-deductible donations accepted through website and One Call for All platform. Donate page prominently featured with Call to Action.
4. Program Fees: Fees associated with trips, travel programs, and potentially other activities and classes offered at the center

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center is a nonprofit senior services hub that delivers in-person programs (activities, exercise classes, trips and travel, BI Photo Club and Art Gallery), an online BetterAge wellbeing assessment, and an emergency Warming Center service. It also operates the Waterfront Thrift retail shop, whose proceeds help fund programming, and runs a community resource hub that refers seniors to transportation (Kitsap Transit), meal delivery (Meals on Wheels Kitsap), and caregiver support (Island Volunteer Caregivers).

Product overview

Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center operates as a community service organization offering a unified portfolio of senior-focused programs and services centered at their facility. The core offering is their senior center programs and activities providing social engagement, wellness, and educational opportunities. Supporting services include the Waterfront Thrift retail shop, the BetterAge wellness assessment tool, an Art Gallery featuring local photography exhibitions, a Trips and Travel program, and emergency services through the Warming Center. The center also provides communications through weekly emails and bimonthly newsletters, with activity registration managed through the MyActiveCenter third-party platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Waterfront Thrift: Thrift shop operated by the center offering lightly used clothing, housewares, home decor, artwork, and jewelry. Members receive 10% discount on Fridays.

Products and services

• Senior Center Programs and Activities The core service offering providing seniors with social activities, exercise programs, educational classes, and community engagement opportunities. Operates Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4 pm at 370 Brien Dr. SE.
• Waterfront Thrift A retail thrift shop offering lightly used clothing, housewares, home decor, artwork, and jewelry. Members receive a 10% discount on Fridays. Hours: Mon-Thu 10 am-1 pm, Fri 10 am-4 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm. Revenue supports center operations.
• BetterAge Wellbeing Assessment An online wellbeing assessment tool that helps seniors evaluate their health and wellness status. Users take it to improve health, satisfy curiosity, or change behaviors.
• Art Gallery and BI Photo Club Exhibitions Monthly rotating photography exhibitions featuring work from BI Photo Club members and local artists, including themed collections, NWCCC competition entries, and annual Ars Poetica poetry/photo events.
• Trips and Travel Program Organized travel excursions and day trips for seniors, combining social engagement with recreational outings.
• Warming Center (Severe Weather Emergency Shelter) A Severe Weather Center activated by the City of Bainbridge Island to provide daytime warming or overnight shelter during severe weather emergencies. Located within the Waterfront Park Community Center facility.
• Bainbridge Island Resource Directory (BIRD) Comprehensive community resource directory operated by the center to navigate local services for seniors, caregivers, and residents (biresourcedirectory.org). Provides referrals to transportation, meal, caregiver, and aging services.
• Splash Newsletter and Weekly Email Communications Weekly email updates and bimonthly Splash newsletter publications, plus monthly downloadable calendars, keeping members informed of upcoming activities and events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Active volunteer program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bainbridge Senior LivingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor displayed on website, supporting the senior center through financial contribution in exchange for visibility and community connection
• Wenzlau ArchitectsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArchitecture firm sponsor supporting the center. Firm specializes in residential and commercial design on Bainbridge Island
• ArtiCareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare-related sponsor providing support to the senior center. ArtiCare provides home care services
• Puget Sound EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of 2021 Resource Fair event, contributing financial support for community outreach event
• Island Volunteer CaregiverscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization providing volunteer services to seniors. Partners with center for resource referrals and transportation assistance. Contact: 206-843-4441
• Kitsap TransitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransit authority providing ACCESS paratransit services and BI Ride service for seniors and mobility-limited residents. Listed as key resource partner
• Meals on Wheels KitsapcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeal delivery and community dining program for seniors. Referred through center's resource hub. Monthly menu available through center
• City of Bainbridge IslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government designates center as Severe Weather Center for emergency warming shelter and overnight shelter services when activated
• Bainbridge Island Resource Directory (BIRD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprehensive community resource directory operated by the center. Website: biresourcedirectory.org. Provides navigation to local services
• Area Agency on AgingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKitsap County government agency providing aging services information and assistance. Referred through center's resource hub

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• USAging: National association representing Area Agencies on Aging and aging-focused organizations. BISCC partners with the local Area Agency on Aging, positioning USAging as the industry body that supports and advocates for service providers like BISCC.
• National Council on Aging (NCOA): National umbrella organization supporting senior centers and aging programs through advocacy, training, and resources. Not a direct operator, but the central network and best-practices body for community-based senior centers like BISCC.

Direct peers

• Shepherd's Centers of America: Network of interfaith community-based centers offering senior programming including social activities, trips, and wellness. Operates the same membership-based, volunteer-driven, non-clinical community center model as BISCC at multiple locations.
• JCC Association of North America: Operates Jewish Community Centers offering senior programs, social activities, fitness, and wellness classes. Mirrors BISCC's community-center model with multi-generational programming, membership dues, and volunteer-driven service delivery.
• YMCA of the USA: Operates community centers offering multi-generational programming including senior-focused fitness, social activities, and wellness. Shares BISCC's community-center service-delivery model, membership-based revenue, and volunteer-driven operations.
• Meals on Wheels America: National nonprofit network providing meal and community services to seniors. BISCC directly partners with the Kitsap affiliate (Meals on Wheels Kitsap), making this a same-network nonprofit delivering senior-focused community services.

Broad incumbents

• AARP: Largest U.S. nonprofit serving adults 50+ with advocacy, education, and community programs. BisCC's mission of enhancing quality of life as the community ages closely parallels AARP's aging-in-place focus, though AARP operates at national scale rather than as a single community center.

Emerging players

• Catholic Charities USA: Federated nonprofit providing community-based social services including senior programs through parish and local affiliates. Comparable nonprofit model delivering community-rooted elder services, though with broader human-services scope than BISCC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC9Nryzz3nxfOBfe3QVXlhdg
• Facebookfacebook.com/biseniorcenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/biseniorcenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/biseniorcenter

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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