Logan Heights Community Development Corp

What Logan Heights Community Development Corp does

Logan Heights Community Development Corporation (Logan Heights CDC) is a federally tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit and community-based organization founded in 1995 and headquartered at 3040 Imperial Avenue in San Diego, California. It serves residents, small businesses, families with young children, and at-risk youth across the Greater Logan Heights neighborhoods and the broader San Diego Promise Zone, an area covering 6.4 square miles and home to more than 80,000 San Diegans. The organization operates a portfolio of free community programs, including the Career Financial Advancement Center (financial coaching and income support), Small Business Development (technical assistance and a Business Directory of 30-plus local businesses), Youth Empowerment and Diversion (YED), Community Engagement, and a Community Mural program. Future Achievers Preschool, a wholly-owned STEAM-focused early childhood education program for children ages 2-5, is the only fee-for-service line, and the Central Commercial Maintenance Assessment District (MAD), established in 2000, generates a recurring property-assessment-funded revenue stream that is operationally delivered through Urban Corps of San Diego County.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across five streams: individual donations collected through the OneCause online fundraising platform and direct contributions, corporate event sponsorships (with the Charity Golf Classic and Taste of Imperial Ave as signature vehicles), federal and state government grants tied to the Promise Zone designation and community development block grants, flat-rate preschool tuition, and special assessment district levies on Central Commercial corridor property owners. The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth referrals within the Promise Zone, volunteer networks, signature events, and a 20-plus partner ecosystem that includes California Coast Credit Union (which opened an on-site Financial Wellness Center in May 2023), USBank, Wells Fargo, SDGE, FHL Bank San Francisco, LISC San Diego, the City and County of San Diego, and SBDC. Service delivery is primarily in-person at the Imperial Avenue community center during 9am-5pm hours, with the preschool operating from 6am-6pm, and no e-commerce or digital product distribution. The organization is led by CEO Monte A. Jones and is privately governed as a 501(c)(3) without a parent entity.

Name

Logan Heights Community Development Corp

Legal name

Logan Heights Community Development Corporation

Website

https://loganheightscdc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Logan Heights Community Development Corporation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1995 that delivers free community programs in financial coaching, small business support, youth services, and beautification to residents and businesses across Greater Logan Heights and the San Diego Promise Zone.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Educational Support Services (611710), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM)

Keywords

• Community development services
• Financial literacy programs
• Small business support
• Youth empowerment programs
• Early childhood education

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations collected through online fundraising platform (OneCause), charity events, and direct contributions from community supporters.
2. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors provide financial support for events like Charity Golf Classic in exchange for visibility and brand association with community initiatives.
3. Government Grants and Contracts: Federal and state funding through San Diego Promise Zone designation, community development block grants, and special assessment district funding.
4. Future Achievers Preschool Fees: Fee-for-service preschool program providing STEAM-focused early childhood education with a flat rate structure.
5. Special Assessment District Funding: Property assessment funding from Central Commercial Maintenance Assessment District (MAD) to fund cleanliness and beautification services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Logan Heights CDC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that strengthens individuals, families, and businesses in Greater Logan Heights through in-person community programs. Core offerings include free career and financial advancement coaching, small business technical assistance, youth empowerment and diversion programs, STEAM-focused preschool (Future Achievers Preschool) on a fee-for-service basis, community engagement and mural initiatives, and the Central Commercial Maintenance Assessment District providing graffiti removal and beautification services along the Imperial Avenue, Commercial Street, and National Avenue corridors.

Product overview

Logan Heights CDC is a federally tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of community development programs. The organization operates as a unified service organization with multiple interconnected programs including Small Business Development, Career Financial Advancement Center (CFAC), Youth Empowerment & Diversion (YED), Future Achievers Preschool, Community Engagement, and the Central Commercial Maintenance Assessment District (MAD). Services are primarily free to community members, with Future Achievers Preschool operating as a fee-for-service program. The organization also maintains a Business Directory supporting local commerce and hosts annual fundraising events like the Charity Golf Classic.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Small Business Development Technical support and training programs designed to foster business growth and development for entrepreneurs in the Greater Logan Heights community.
• Career Financial Advancement Center (CFAC) Career and personal financial assistance services for low-income individuals and families, including financial coaching and income support services.
• Youth Empowerment & Diversion (YED) Empowering youth through educational and diversionary programs, providing supportive services for young people in the community.
• Future Achievers Preschool STEAM-focused early childhood care and education program for children, operating as a fee-for-service preschool with hours from 6am to 6pm.
• Community Engagement Community empowerment initiatives including advocacy campaigns, leadership development, and programs that foster community collaboration and engagement.
• Central Commercial Maintenance Assessment District (MAD) Enhanced maintenance and beautification services for the Central Commercial corridor, including graffiti removal, litter abatement, and public rights-of-way upkeep, funded by property assessments and administered through partnership with Urban Corps of San Diego County.
• Business Directory A curated directory of 30+ local businesses in the Greater Logan Heights area, featuring restaurants, retail, services, and other establishments to support local commerce.
• Community Mural Program Community art initiative focused on creating murals that beautify and celebrate the Logan Heights neighborhood.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• California Coast Credit UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 May 2023California Coast Credit Union opened a Financial Wellness Center at Logan Heights CDC in May 2023 to serve residents and small businesses within the San Diego Promise Zone. The partnership provides no-cost financial education and coaching, addressing the community's lack of financial institutions. Todd Lane (President and CEO of Cal Coast) and Monte Jones (CEO of Logan Heights CDC) celebrated this milestone, with recognition from State Senator Steve Padilla.
• SDGE (San Diego Gas & Electric)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing financial support for community programs and events. Logo displayed on organization materials as part of sponsorship package.
• LISC San DiegominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Initiatives Support Corporation partner supporting community development initiatives in San Diego.
• Lions InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerService organization sponsor supporting community programs and initiatives.
• Essential Access HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare organization partner supporting community health initiatives.
• AccionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMicrofinance organization supporting small business development and entrepreneurship programs.
• SBDC (Small Business Development Center)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerica's SBDC network providing small business technical assistance and training.
• CCAOA (Child Care Aware of America)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization supporting childcare resources and early childhood education programs.
• CDA (San Diego County Board of Supervisors)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty partner supporting community development initiatives.
• CDC Small Business FinanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Development Corporation providing small business financing support.
• County of San DiegominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner supporting community programs and initiatives.
• JacobsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting community development initiatives.
• Live Well San DiegominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty health initiative partner supporting community wellness programs.
• The Mission ContinuesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner supporting community service and veteran programs.
• Planned ParenthoodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing reproductive health resources and education.
• City of San DiegominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner providing support for community development and Maintenance Assessment District administration.
• YMCA Child CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildcare partner supporting early childhood development programs.
• Urban Corps of San Diego CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContracted partner carrying out maintenance and beautification services for the Central Commercial Maintenance Assessment District. Provides graffiti removal, litter abatement, tree trimming, and landscape maintenance services along Imperial Avenue, Commercial Street, and National Avenue corridors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation): National community development financial institution and capacity-builder that partners with local CDCs like Logan Heights. Highly comparable as a peer funder and technical assistance provider operating across the same community development space, though at vastly greater scale.
• America's SBDC (Small Business Development Center Network): National network of small business technical assistance providers; an active partner of Logan Heights CDC. Comparable as a small business development services operator, though SBDC is federally funded and operates at much broader scale.
• YMCA of San Diego County: Large San Diego nonprofit providing youth services, childcare, and community programming. Currently partners with Logan Heights CDC for YMCA Child Care, and is comparable as a multi-program community service nonprofit in the same metro area.

Direct peers

• MAAC Project: San Diego-based 501(c)(3) community development corporation delivering similar multi-program services (housing, education, workforce, health) to underserved communities in San Diego County. Direct peer operating in the same geography and service model.
• Urban Corps of San Diego County: San Diego-based nonprofit providing workforce development, conservation, and community beautification services to young adults. Currently a contracted partner of Logan Heights CDC for MAD services, and a directly comparable community-based service nonprofit in the same geography.
• Accion Opportunity Fund (formerly Accion): Community development financial institution providing small business lending and entrepreneurship support to underserved entrepreneurs. Listed as a Logan Heights CDC partner; directly comparable in small business development programming for the same target demographic.
• Barrio Logan College Institute: San Diego-based nonprofit providing college preparation and youth empowerment programs specifically to the Barrio Logan community — a direct neighborhood peer to Logan Heights CDC with overlapping service area and youth focus.

Regional players

• San Diego Housing Commission: Local public agency providing affordable housing and community development services in San Diego. Comparable as a community development operator in the same region, though focused on housing rather than the broader empowerment mission of Logan Heights CDC.

Others

• The San Diego Foundation: Regional community foundation managing charitable assets and grantmaking for San Diego nonprofits. Comparable as an ecosystem participant that funds and supports CDCs serving the same Promise Zone communities.
• California Coast Credit Union: San Diego-based credit union and core partner of Logan Heights CDC operating the Financial Wellness Center. Comparable as a financial inclusion operator serving similar low/moderate-income populations, though structured as a credit union rather than nonprofit CDC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BAMERENCDC/videos?view=0
• Facebookfacebook.com/LoganHeightsCDC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/loganheightscdc
• Instagraminstagram.com/loganheightscdc

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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