FRIENDS OF OASIS

Name

FRIENDS OF OASIS

Legal name

The Friends of OASIS, Inc.

Website

https://friendsofoasis.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Corona del Mar

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 Dues: Single memberships at $30/year and double memberships at $40/year. Membership provides access to fitness center, clubs, library, travel discounts, and newsletter.
2. Spring and Fall Fundraising Events: Annual rummage sale and spring party fundraisers that bring community together and generate significant donations.
3. Gift Shop Sales: On-site gift shop selling jewelry, purses, apparel, gifts, snacks, and beverages. Proceeds support Friends of OASIS programs.
4. Travel Department: Day trips and extended trips (domestic and international) with volunteer-run travel office. Revenue from trip fees minus costs.
5. Donations and Annual Fund Drive: Tax-deductible donations from members and community supporters. Organization is 501(c)(3) with tax ID 95-3196296.
6. Newsletter Advertising: Regular ad (3.5x2 inches) at $360, double ad (3.5x4 inches) at $690 for six-month periods.
7. Pancake Breakfast: Community breakfast event generating additional revenue.
8. Investment Income: Returns from invested funds supporting ongoing operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Friends of OASIS operates and fundraises for the OASIS Senior Center, a comprehensive community facility for adults 50 and older in Corona del Mar, Newport Beach. The center provides a fitness center with TechnoGym equipment, 138 classes and activities, a library, a gift shop, a sailing club with two Catalina sailboats, a travel department for day and extended trips, restaurant discounts, and community events including concerts, car shows, and rummage sales.

Product overview

Friends of OASIS operates the OASIS Senior Center as a comprehensive community facility for adults 50+. The organization offers a unified portfolio of services including a state-of-the-art Fitness Center with TechnoGym equipment, a Library, Gift Shop, Sailing Club with two Catalina sailboats, and a Travel Department offering day trips and extended vacations. The Center provides over 138 classes and activities including fitness programs (Physical Training, Chair Exercise, Zumba Gold), arts (Ceramics, Writing Roundtable), and social events (Summer Concerts, Cars and Coffee, Boutique/Rummage Sales). Membership benefits include the monthly OASIS News newsletter, restaurant discounts, and access to all clubs and activities. The organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit supporting the senior community of Corona del Mar and Newport Beach, California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OASIS Senior Center
• OASIS Fitness Center
• OASIS Library
• OASIS Gift Shop
• OASIS Sailing Club
• OASIS Travel Department
• Zumba Gold Dance Fitness
• Physical Training Class
• Chair Exercise Class
• Ceramics Class
• OASIS Writing Roundtable
• Summer Concerts Series
• Cars and Coffee Car Show
• Boutique / Rummage Sale
• Transportation Services
• Restaurant Discounts Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,000+ monthly participants across activities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Pacific SymphonyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership providing discounted tickets and special offers to OASIS members for Pacific Symphony concerts. Contact Susan Ruzbasan at 714-876-2391 for discounts. Discounts not available day of concert or through Segerstrom Center.
• Local Restaurants (15+ locations)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant discount program where 15+ local restaurants offer 10-20% discounts to OASIS members. Partners include NCGA, Mastro's, Newport Rib Company, Tavern House, Mario's Pizza, LA Fogata, Zov's, Farm Fresh To You, PizzaRev, Rendez Vous, Shanghai Garden, Lighthouse Cafe, Sweetfin, Bistango, Bayside Restaurant, Domino's, and Originaly's.
• City of Newport BeachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnique working relationship with City of Newport Beach since 1977. City provides $3.7 million annual budget for OASIS Senior Center operations. Friends of OASIS provides volunteer support, financial augmentation, and program development. OASIS is a city-run facility.
• See's CandyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGift shop can order See's candy and gift certificates for members, providing convenient access to chocolate and candy purchases without traveling to the mall.
• Newport Beach Recreation & Senior ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity department managing OASIS Senior Center operations. Complete list of classes and activities maintained by the city at city website, with Friends of OASIS supporting through fundraising and volunteer programs.
• TechnoGymminorOthers

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• SilverSneakers (Tivity Health): Nation's leading fitness program designed exclusively for older adults (65+), offering gym access, group fitness classes (including Zumba Gold, chair exercise), and wellness programming. Highly comparable to OASIS Fitness Center offerings and target demographic.
• Irvine Valley College Emeritus Institute: Community college program offering non-credit classes, lectures, social activities, and trips for older adults (primarily 50+). Directly comparable to OASIS's adult education and social programming model in the same Southern California market.
• Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI): Network of university-affiliated lifelong learning programs for adults 50+ offering non-credit courses, social activities, and community engagement. Mirrors OASIS's 138-class portfolio and intellectual/social engagement model for active older adults.
• Active Wellness: Multi-site fitness and wellness operator with senior-friendly programming including group fitness, personal training, and recreational activities. Comparable fitness center model and community recreation offering, though commercial rather than nonprofit.

Others

• National Council on Aging (NCOA): National nonprofit focused on improving the lives of older adults through community partnerships, advocacy, and programs. Comparable nonprofit mission serving seniors, though operating as an umbrella advocacy organization rather than a direct service provider.
• PACE Program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly): Federally-funded program providing comprehensive medical and social services to frail seniors to keep them living in the community. Comparable target demographic (55+) and community-engagement mission, but focused on healthcare rather than recreation.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Orange County: Regional YMCA serving the Orange County market with senior programming, group fitness, recreation, and community events. Comparable as a community-based recreation and fitness provider serving similar demographics, though broader in mission (all ages).
• Aegis Living: Senior living and memory care provider with on-site fitness, social programming, and lifestyle services for older adults. Comparable senior-focused programming portfolio, but delivered within a residential care setting.
• Jewish Community Center (JCC) Orange County: Community center offering fitness facilities, classes, social programs, and cultural events across all ages with significant senior programming. Comparable operating model and community recreation focus, though broader audience.
• Belmont Village Senior Living: Senior living operator offering enrichment programming, fitness centers, and social clubs within assisted living communities. Comparable programming model and senior-focused positioning, though operating under a residential care model rather than community center.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqvQmfaZJIfFmcL6Kl-eX3g
• Facebookfacebook.com/friendsofoasisseniorcenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/friendsofoasis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/friends-of-oasis

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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