Village Movement California

What Village Movement California does

Village Movement California (VMC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Federal Tax ID 84-2088527) founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco that serves as the statewide backbone organization for a network of 50 community-based "villages" across California. The villages deliver volunteer-driven services — including transportation, grocery shopping, friendly visits, technology assistance, health advocacy, gardening, and care navigation — to enable older adults to age safely in their homes and communities. Over 3,000 intergenerational volunteers support these efforts, roughly one-third of whom are village members themselves (adults 55+) serving in leadership and operational roles.

VMC's core offerings are structured programs that build and sustain the network rather than a unified software product. The Village Incubator helps launch new villages through workshops, training, and resource guides. The Village Accelerator, available only to member villages, provides capacity-building modules on Fund Development, Villages as Communities of Care, Infrastructure Development, and Village Leadership. Supporting programs include Caregiving Support (targeting California's 6.7 million family caregivers, including dementia care), Research & Publications (annual Village Impact Report, policy papers, and academic collaborations with UC Berkeley and others), Advocacy & Policy (aligned with California's Master Plan for Aging), Volunteerism, and a Members Portal. An annual statewide conference serves as the primary convening and training event; the 7th conference was held in Sacramento in 2025 with 130+ attendees, and the 8th is scheduled for Los Angeles on September 17-18, 2026.

VMC's revenue model is diversified across three streams: tax-deductible donations with suggested tiers from $50 to $5,000 (monthly, quarterly, and yearly recurring options), recurring membership dues from the 50 affiliated villages, and event-driven conference revenue ($100 per individual ticket, $350 for a group of four). Go-to-market is community-led, with growth driven by the Incubator/Accelerator pipeline rather than traditional sales. Carolyn Ross serves as Executive Director. Strategic partnerships span healthcare (UCSF School of Medicine, West Health Institute, CSU Fullerton), policy and advocacy (AARP California, California Health Advocates, Senior Medicare Patrol), national village networks (Village to Village Network, Washington DC Village Collaborative), and disaster resilience (Emergency Network Los Angeles).

Name

Village Movement California

Legal name

Village Movement California

Website

https://villagemovementcalifornia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aging Services and Community-Based Elder Care

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF), Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services (HLADAIAJ)

Keywords

• Aging-in-place services
• Community-based elder care
• Volunteer network coordination
• Nonprofit village network
• Caregiver support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Village Movement California is a registered 501(c)(3) organization (Federal Tax ID: 84-2088527) that relies on public donations. The organization accepts one-time and recurring gifts (monthly, quarterly, yearly), with suggested donation amounts ranging from $50 to $5,000.
2. Membership Dues: The network includes 50 member villages that pay membership dues to be part of the Village Movement California network. The Village Accelerator is only available to Village Movement California member villages.
3. Conference Revenue: Annual statewide conferences generate revenue through ticket sales ($100 individual, $350 for group of four) and sponsorship opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Village Movement California operates a statewide nonprofit network of 50 community-based aging-in-place villages that empower older adults to remain in their homes through volunteer services, social connection, and care navigation. The organization provides infrastructure, training, and programs (Village Incubator and Village Accelerator) to launch new villages and strengthen existing ones, while also coordinating volunteer programs, caregiving support, advocacy, and an annual statewide conference.

Product overview

Village Movement California operates as a network of community-based organizations rather than a unified software product. The core offering is the Village Network—a collective of 50 villages across California that provide volunteer services, social connection, and care navigation for older adults. Supporting this network are several programs: the Village Incubator helps launch new villages; the Village Accelerator provides capacity-building workshops and coaching for existing villages; the Annual Statewide Village Conference facilitates training and knowledge-sharing; and Volunteer Programs coordinate over 3,000 intergenerational volunteers. Additional services include Caregiving Support, Research & Publications, and Advocacy & Policy initiatives. The organization also maintains a Members Portal for resource access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Village Network A network of 50 community-based organizations across California that empower older adults to age in place through volunteer services, social connection, and care navigation.
• Village Accelerator A capacity-building program designed to help existing California villages increase their capacity, meet growth goals, and ensure sustainability through workshops, training, coaching, and a learning community.
• Village Incubator A program that helps launch new villages by providing guidance and resources for community organizers seeking to establish aging-in-place networks.
• Annual Statewide Village Conference An annual conference bringing together village leaders, policymakers, and advocates to share insights, build skills, and strengthen the village movement across California.
• Research & Publications Research findings and publications documenting the impact of villages on aging outcomes, including an annual Village Impact Report and policy papers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 villages serving communities across California
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered partner, advocate, core, minor and supporter.

• California Health AdvocatespartnerGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 September 2026Conference partner for the 8th Annual Statewide Conference. California Health Advocates is a nonprofit focused on health care issues affecting California's seniors, providing sponsorship support for the conference.
• Senior Medicare PatrolpartnerGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 September 2026Conference partner for the 8th Annual Statewide Conference, co-listed with California Health Advocates.
• AARP CaliforniaadvocateGTM or Marketing PartnerConference advocate-level sponsor, supporting the 8th Annual Statewide Conference focused on resiliency in aging communities.
• Village to Village NetworkadvocateStrategic or Co-development PartnerConference advocate-level sponsor. The Village to Village Network is a national organization connecting village movements, representing villages from other states at VMC conferences.
• Washington DC Village Collaborative (DCVC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDCVC Executive Director Dr. Katrina Polk shares equity framework at VMC conference: a three-tiered model moving older adults from neighbor to member to leader through Ambassador outreach, structured Village incubation, and sustainable membership access strategies. DCVC network reaches more than 10,000 DC residents annually.
• Emergency Network Los AngelesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerModerated by Lauren Meister, Director of Operations. ENLA partners with villages on disaster resilience panel discussing how villages serve as rapid response networks for older adults during wildfires, earthquakes, and natural disasters.
• West Health InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare session presenters at 7th Annual Conference exploring partnerships between Villages and healthcare organizations. Amy Stuck, PhD, RN shared insights from a pilot project demonstrating how aligned goals and bi-directional education create enhanced support networks.
• UCSF School of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Carla Perissinotto, MD from UCSF delivered keynote presentation on 'The Social Care Imperative – From Isolation to Connection in Age-Friendly Communities,' exploring how villages can bridge the gap between medical care and social wellbeing.
• California State University, Fullerton - Department of Social WorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for conference programming and research collaboration
• National Conflict Resolution CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresented workshop at 8th Annual Conference on 'The Art of Conversation: Navigating Conflict, Staying in Relationship' offering practical tools for de-escalation and reflective listening.
• Helen Dennis / Project RenewmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresented session on Renewment (retirement + renewal) supporting women 55+ through structured conversation groups. Partnership offers villages a way to reach and engage younger members in the 55+ range.
• Kern River Valley Senior Citizens, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVillage representative on disaster resilience panel sharing experience preparing for or activating villages as rapid response networks.
• Villages of San Mateo CountysupporterGTM or Marketing PartnerConference supporter-level sponsor for the 8th Annual Statewide Conference.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• National Council on Aging: National nonprofit serving older adults through community programs, advocacy, and partnerships. Comparable in mission and nonprofit model, though operating at much larger scale nationally.
• Meals on Wheels America: National network providing meal delivery and welfare checks to homebound seniors. Comparable in volunteer-driven service model supporting aging in place, though focused on nutrition.
• California Health Advocates: California nonprofit focused on Medicare and senior health advocacy. Comparable as a senior-focused advocacy organization with state-level scope and healthcare policy alignment.
• AARP California: State arm of AARP, the largest U.S. advocacy organization for older adults. Overlaps in policy advocacy and aging services but serves a broader mandate and demographic.

Direct peers

• Washington DC Village Collaborative (DCVC): A network of villages serving Washington DC older adults, reaching 10,000+ residents annually. Highly comparable operating model and demographic focus, though smaller geographic scope.
• Village to Village Network: National umbrella organization supporting the village movement across the U.S. Directly comparable as a coordinating body for village organizations, though operating at national rather than state level.
• Family Caregiver Alliance: National nonprofit providing direct services, policy advocacy, and resources for family caregivers. Directly comparable in caregiver support and advocacy mission, though California-based affiliate presence overlaps with VMC's core audience.

Others

• Eldercare Locator: Public resource directory connecting older adults and families to local aging services. Adjacent as a navigation resource, complementing VMC's care navigation function.

Emerging players

• West Health Institute: Healthcare-focused nonprofit targeting aging-related cost and care issues. Complementary to VMC's mission and an active partner in healthcare-village integration pilots.

Regional players

• Front Porch Forum: Community-based social network connecting neighbors in Vermont. Operates in a similar community-network paradigm but targets broader (not age-specific) community engagement.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/VillageMovementCalifornia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/villagemovementcalifornia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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