Rebuilding Together San Francisco

What Rebuilding Together San Francisco does

Rebuilding Together San Francisco (RTSF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1989 in response to the Loma Prieta earthquake and headquartered at 535 Mission Street, 14th Floor, San Francisco, California (WeWork office, EIN 94-3107808). It is a local affiliate of the national Rebuilding Together network, which operates 130 affiliates across the United States. RTSF delivers free home repair, accessibility modification, and community-space renovation services to extremely low-income homeowners and renters in historically underserved San Francisco neighborhoods, including Bayview-Hunters Point, Visitacion Valley, Excelsior, OMI, Portola, Sunnydale, Ingleside, and the Tenderloin. In 2023 the organization repaired more than 200 homes (approximately 250 households served), directly benefiting 350–397 residents, mobilizing 8,752 volunteers and 40,000 volunteer hours, and renovating 10 community facilities that reached more than 2,500 neighborhood residents and 100+ children. The beneficiary base is 100% extremely low income (median household income $21,000), 65% seniors with an average age of 71, 36% people with disabilities, 58% women-headed households, and more than 80% people of color (49% Black/African American, 18% Hispanic/Latino).

RTSF's service portfolio is built on a documented "Safe and Healthy Housing Practice Model" and a "25 Priorities for Safe and Healthy Housing Checklist" derived from the Eight Principles of Healthy Housing (dry, clean, pest-free, safe, contaminant-free, ventilated, well-maintained, thermally controlled). Core programs include the year-round Safe and Healthy Housing Program, semi-annual Community Build Days (National Rebuilding Month in April and Fall Build Days), the women-led SHEBuilds initiative, the Energy Efficiency Equity Program (appliance and efficiency upgrades), the post-COVID Disaster Preparedness and Wellness Calls Program (emergency kits valued over $100 and weekly wellness calls to 150 households), and Community Space Renovations for nonprofits and public schools. The organization's underlying "technology" is therefore a standardized repair-prioritization framework combined with volunteer- and skilled-trade-led delivery — not a software or AI product.

RTSF's revenue model is diversified across four streams: individual donations (including gift-in-honor and donor-advised fund gifts via Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, and BNY Mellon), tiered corporate sponsorships ($5,000 Healthy Neighbor/SHEBuilds, $7,500 Healthy Home Partner, $10,000 Healthy Community, and $5,000–$15,000+ Skilled Builder Partner, all billed annually with publicly disclosed marketing benefits), employer donation matching via Double the Donation, and government grants from the San Francisco Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development for accessibility, structural, and fall-prevention work. The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: applications flow through [email protected] or downloadable/mail submission, and corporate revenue is secured through direct outreach to a roster that includes Wells Fargo, Swinerton (Foundation and Builders), KKR (Major tier), Lowe's, Kaiser Permanente, MetLife Foundation, Prologis, Morrison & Foerster Foundation, Salal Credit Union, UKG, and Gaetani Real Estate. Operating geographies are exclusively domestic and hyper-local — San Francisco only — with no global footprint.

Name

Rebuilding Together San Francisco

Legal name

Rebuilding Together San Francisco

Website

https://rebuildingtogethersf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rebuilding Together San Francisco is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1989, that provides free home repairs, accessibility modifications, and community-space renovations to extremely low-income seniors, people with disabilities, and families in underserved San Francisco neighborhoods, funded by corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, individual donations, and city of San Francisco MOHCD contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Home Repair and Housing Services

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

Aging-in-Place Structural & Layout Reconfiguration (First-Floor Living, Open Plans) (HSAPANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Post-Disaster Whole-Home Rebuild (Fire/Water/Storm) (HSAPAEAH), Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG, Place-Based Initiatives) (BPAIANAE), Housing Rehabilitation, Weatherization & Home Repair Grant/Loan Programs (FSALAKAJ)

Keywords

• Nonprofit home repair services
• Affordable housing preservation
• Community revitalization services
• Volunteer construction programs
• Aging in place modifications

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, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting the mission of preserving homes and protecting communities. Donations can be made as gifts in someone's name.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Tiered corporate sponsorship packages ($5,000-$15,000+) providing volunteer opportunities for employees, marketing recognition, and community impact visibility. Includes Healthy Neighbor, Healthy Home Partner, Healthy Community, and Skilled Builder Partner levels.
3. Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Gifts: Flexible, tax-efficient giving through Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or BNY Mellon DAFs. EIN: 94-3107808.
4. Employer Donation Matching: Corporate employee donation matching programs supported through Double the Donation integration.
5. Government Grants: Partnership with Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) for critical repairs addressing accessibility, structural repairs, and fall prevention installations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Rebuilding Together San Francisco is a nonprofit organization that provides free home repair, renovation, and modification services to low-income homeowners and renters in San Francisco. Services are delivered through year-round programs and community build day events, with a focus on safe and healthy housing, accessibility modifications, aging-in-place adaptations, disaster preparedness, and community facility renovations, all funded by individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and government grants.

Product overview

Rebuilding Together San Francisco is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of community service programs focused on home repair, community revitalization, and housing stability. The core offerings include the Safe and Healthy Housing Program for year-round repairs and modifications, Community Build Days (semi-annual volunteer events), and the SHEBuilds women-led construction initiative. Supporting programs include Energy Efficiency Equity upgrades, Disaster Preparedness with safety kits and wellness calls, Community Space Renovations for nonprofits and schools, and Home Repair Application Services with income-based eligibility. Corporate sponsorship programs provide funding through tiered partnerships offering volunteer opportunities and marketing recognition. The organization does not offer a technology product platform; all offerings are service-based community programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SHEBuilds: A women-led initiative focused on serving women-centered community spaces and women-led households in San Francisco communities.

Products and services

• Safe and Healthy Housing Program Year-round home repair and modification program focused on increasing safety and mobility for seniors and disabled neighbors, preserving affordable housing for low-income families, and reducing isolation and displacement.
• Community Build Days Semi-annual community volunteer events bringing together partners and community members to revitalize homes and community spaces, including National Rebuilding Month in April and Fall Community Build Days.
• SHEBuilds Program Women-led construction initiative completed entirely by women, focused on engaging and supporting women in the trades across the Bay Area and serving women-centered community spaces and women-headed households.
• Energy Efficiency Equity Program Appliance and energy efficiency upgrades for low-income households, providing environmental improvements, reduced utility bills, and improved indoor air quality.
• Disaster Preparedness and Wellness Calls Program Emergency preparedness kits and weekly wellness calls for low-income households, addressing needs for safety, decreasing isolation, and sharing critical resources including earthquake supplies valued at over $100 per kit.
• Community Space Renovations Renovation services for eligible nonprofits and public schools during National Rebuilding Days and Fall Build Days, focusing on community facilities and installations.
• Corporate Sponsorship Programs Corporate sponsorship tiers including Healthy Neighbor ($5,000), Healthy Home Partner ($7,500), Healthy Community ($10,000), and Skilled Builder Partner ($5,000-$15,000+), offering volunteer opportunities, marketing recognition, and community impact.

Quantifiable outcome

• 250 homes and 397 residents served in 2023 alone
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• AT6 Architecture + Design BuildsupportingTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture and design-build firm providing professional design services for community projects.
• Mayor's Office of Housing and Community DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of San Francisco department providing funding and coordination for critical home repairs, structural repairs, accessibility modifications, and fall prevention installations. Key government partner for expanding reach and depth of work.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bridge Housing: Bay Area-based nonprofit developer of affordable rental housing with a portfolio across California and the Pacific Northwest. Comparable as a San Francisco nonprofit tackling housing affordability and stability for low-income residents.
• Mercy Housing California: Major nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator in California building and managing multifamily affordable housing for low-income families, seniors, and formerly homeless individuals. Comparable as a Bay Area nonprofit addressing affordable housing preservation for vulnerable populations.
• Rebuilding Together (National): National parent organization of RTSF with 130 affiliates providing home repair, rehabilitation, and modification services to low-income homeowners across the United States. Comparable as the umbrella network that shares program frameworks (e.g., Safe and Healthy Housing) and funder relationships with RTSF.

Regional players

• Mission Housing Development Corporation: San Francisco nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator serving low-income families, seniors, and formerly homeless individuals in the Mission and broader SF. Comparable as a SF-based nonprofit focused on housing preservation for low-income residents.
• Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley: Sibling Rebuilding Together affiliate serving the Silicon Valley region with similar home repair, aging-in-place, and community-build programs. Highly comparable in mission, funding model, and programmatic structure but operating in a different Bay Area sub-market.
• Swords to Plowshares: San Francisco nonprofit providing housing, employment, and supportive services to veterans, including housing rehabilitation and case management. Comparable as a SF-based nonprofit delivering housing stability services to vulnerable populations.

Direct peers

• Habitat for Humanity San Francisco: San Francisco Bay Area affiliate of Habitat for Humanity that provides home repair, rehabilitation, and affordable housing services to low-income homeowners and families. Directly comparable as a residential repair and community-build nonprofit serving vulnerable SF homeowners.
• Tenderloin People's Garden / Tenderloin Housing Clinic: San Francisco nonprofit providing affordable housing development, tenant counseling, and community-based services in the Tenderloin neighborhood. Comparable as a SF nonprofit addressing safe, stable housing for extremely low-income residents, including in one of RTSF's service areas.
• Homebridge (formerly In-Home Supportive Services): Bay Area nonprofit providing in-home support, personal care, and home-based services that enable seniors and people with disabilities to remain safely in their homes. Comparable mission and target population to RTSF's aging-in-place work.

Emerging players

• Self-Help for the Elderly: Bay Area and statewide nonprofit providing supportive services, housing, and aging-in-place programs for low-income seniors. Comparable target population (seniors aging in place) and partial overlap with RTSF's senior safety and accessibility work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RTSanFran
• Facebookfacebook.com/rebuildingtogethersanfrancisco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rebuilding-together-san-francisco
• Instagraminstagram.com/rebuildingtogethersf

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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