Ironbound Community Corporation

What Ironbound Community Corporation does

Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1969 and headquartered at 317 Elm Street in Newark, New Jersey, that delivers a cradle-to-grave portfolio of community services to residents of Newark's Ironbound neighborhood. Across five physical locations, ICC operates Early Head Start and Preschool Head Start programs for children birth to five, after-school and summer enrichment for youth ages 5–13, two Family Success Centers providing emergency assistance and counseling, a Financial Opportunity Center (budgeting, tax prep, job training), the Breaking the Cycle domestic violence survivor program, Down Bottom Farms community agriculture, weekly food pantry and Table to Table distribution, adult ESL and computer classes, and community planning/advocacy initiatives in environmental and housing justice. Programs serve approximately 3,000 families annually and are delivered free of charge.

ICC's core technology stack is conventional nonprofit infrastructure — a content-managed website (ironboundcc.org), email newsletters, and social media channels — with no proprietary systems, AI/ML capabilities, or developer-facing APIs. The organization is led by CEO Hazel Applewhite (succeeding Joe Della Fave), CFO Garfield Grant, and a team of program directors overseeing Early Learning, Youth Services, Family Services, and Advocacy & Organizing; staff headcount is 101–250.

Revenue is generated entirely through a nonprofit funding mix: tax-deductible public donations (Federal Tax ID 22-1916086), foundation and corporate grants (Maher Charitable Foundation, Schumann Fund for New Jersey, Victoria Foundation, Prudential Financial, Whole Foods Market Foundation, Horizon Foundation for New Jersey), and likely federal pass-through funding for Head Start programs. Go-to-market is community-led — direct service delivery through physical locations, word-of-mouth referrals, community events such as the Ecuadorian Parade, and partnerships with Newark Public Schools, the City of Newark, and Essex County College. Distribution is exclusively domestic, confined to a single geography (the Ironbound section of Newark), with no geographic expansion indicated.

Name

Ironbound Community Corporation

Legal name

Ironbound Community Corporation

Website

https://ironboundcc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ironbound Community Corporation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1969 that delivers early childhood, youth, family, financial, and advocacy services to approximately 3,000 families annually across five locations in Newark's Ironbound neighborhood, funded by donations and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Pediatric & Family Nutrition (HSADAFAL), Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Early childhood education
• Youth development programs
• Family support services
• Community advocacy organizing

Headquarters

HQ city

Newark

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, ICC relies on public donations. Federal Tax ID Number: 22-1916086. Contributions are tax-deductible.
2. Foundation and Grant Funding: The organization receives support from foundation partners including Maher Charitable Foundation, Schumann Fund for New Jersey, and Victoria Foundation. These partners provide transformative funding for critical programs like Newark Stays housing security initiative.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ironbound Community Corporation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers a comprehensive portfolio of free community-based social services and advocacy programs to residents of the Ironbound section of Newark, NJ. Its offerings span early childhood education (Early Head Start, Preschool Head Start), after-school and summer youth enrichment, Family Success Centers, a Breaking the Cycle domestic violence survivor program, a Financial Opportunity Center (counseling, free tax prep, job placement), environmental and housing justice advocacy, Down Bottom Farms community farming, weekly food pantry/Table to Table distribution, adult ESL and computer classes, and community planning and development—delivered across five physical locations serving roughly 3,000 families annually.

Product overview

Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers a comprehensive portfolio of social service programs designed as a 'cradle to grave' approach to community support. The organization operates multiple distinct programs including Children's Programs (Early Learning Center with Early Head Start and Preschool Head Start), Youth Programs (after-school and summer enrichment), Family Success Centers (providing emergency assistance, counseling, and fresh food), the Breaking the Cycle domestic violence survivor program, Financial Opportunity Center (financial counseling, tax prep, job training), Environmental Justice advocacy, Housing Justice initiatives, Down Bottom Farms community farming, weekly Food Pantry distributions, Adult Education (ESL and computer classes), and Community Planning/Development services. These programs collectively serve approximately 3,000 families annually across five physical locations in Newark's Ironbound neighborhood.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Early Learning Center: Childcare and early education programs for children birth to 5 years old.
• Family Success Centers
• Financial Opportunity Center
• Breaking The Cycle
• Down Bottom Farm
• Table to Table

Products and services

• Children's Programs (Early Learning Center) Free early childhood development services including Early Head Start for infants and toddlers and Preschool Head Start programs for children ages birth to 5, delivered at ICC's Early Learning Center for Ironbound families.
• Youth Programs Free after-school and summer enrichment programs for Ironbound youth ages 5–13, including community-center activities, school-based programs at Hawkins St. School, summer arts and recreation, and environmental justice leadership development.
• Family Success Centers Free comprehensive family-support services including information and assistance, child and family activities, emergency assistance, education programs, counseling, and fresh food distribution at the East and West locations for Ironbound residents.
• Breaking the Cycle Program Free domestic violence survivor support program offering therapy, case management, information and referrals, and advocacy for survivors in the Ironbound community.
• Financial Opportunity Center Free financial counseling and job placement services including budgeting assistance, free tax preparation, financial education, and job training and placement support for Ironbound adults.
• Environmental Justice Advocacy Free advocacy and organizing initiatives addressing environmental concerns in the Ironbound community, including opposition to fossil fuel power plants and industrial pollution affecting neighborhood residents.
• Housing Justice Advocacy Free advocacy efforts focused on affordable housing preservation and housing security within the Ironbound community.
• Down Bottom Farms Free/low-cost community farming initiative and farmers market providing fresh produce access, along with community festivals, at the Ferry Street location.
• Food Pantry / Weekly Food Distribution Free weekly food assistance including food pantry distributions on Tuesdays and Fridays, Table to Table free vegetable distribution, community refrigerator initiatives, and seasonal food drives for Ironbound residents.
• Community Planning and Development Strategic planning and community development initiatives aimed at building a just, vibrant, and sustainable Ironbound neighborhood.
• Adult Education Free educational services for adults including ESL classes, computer literacy programs, and access to higher-education opportunities via the Essex County College @ Ironbound partnership.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000 families served annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Newark Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for after-school programs and summer programs for community youth. Provides space and collaboration for youth services.
• City of NewarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in hosting the East Ward Community Food Hub in response to SNAP disruption. Joint response to community food access emergencies.
• Essex County CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEssex County College @ Ironbound program offering adult education opportunities at ICC locations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Club of Newark: Newark-based youth development nonprofit offering after-school and summer programming that competes directly with ICC's youth services portfolio for the same families and funding.
• La Casa de Don Pedro: Newark-based 501(c)(3) serving Hispanic and immigrant families through Head Start, youth, family counseling, and housing services—directly comparable to ICC's wraparound Hispanic community focus in the same city.
• Family Service League / Family Services of NJ: New Jersey-based family services nonprofit providing counseling, case management, and social support—comparable to ICC's Family Success Centers and Breaking the Cycle program.
• Greater Newark Conservancy: Newark-based nonprofit operating community gardens, urban farms, and fresh food access programs that directly overlap with ICC's Down Bottom Farms and Table to Table initiatives.
• The Leaguers: Newark-headquartered nonprofit providing early childhood education, Head Start, and family support services in Northern New Jersey—operates a similar family services + early learning stack as ICC.
• YMCA of Newark and Vicinity: Newark-based nonprofit providing youth development, after-school programming, and family services with comparable target populations and program mix.
• Bridges Outreach: Newark/Ironbound-area nonprofit providing direct social services and case management to at-risk populations; operates in similar neighborhood geography and serves overlapping client base.
• Hispanic Family Center of Southern New Jersey: New Jersey-based nonprofit offering bilingual family counseling, youth services, and community programs for Hispanic families—comparable mission and demographic focus, with overlapping service lines.

Broad incumbents

• National Urban League: National civil rights and community development organization with similar service lines (Head Start, workforce, housing) across many cities including Newark—a broader-scope incumbent influencing the same funder pool.

Regional players

• United Way of Greater Newark: Regional funder and convener coordinating multi-nonprofit efforts in Newark for family financial stability and youth success—a natural partner/peer in shaping Newark's community services ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IronboundCC

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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