Community Action of Greater Indianapolis

What Community Action of Greater Indianapolis does

Community Action of Greater Indianapolis (CAGI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community action agency founded in 1965 as Community Action Against Poverty (CAAP) under the federal War on Poverty initiative, renamed to its current form in 1982 when it expanded from Marion County to cover four Central Indiana counties (with Tipton County added later). The organization delivers an integrated portfolio of social services to income-eligible residents of Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, Marion, and Tipton Counties, operating from a headquarters in Indianapolis and a satellite office in Lebanon, Indiana.

CAGI's core programs include the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP/Section 8 administered under subcontract with IHCDA), Senior & Multi-Family Housing across five apartment developments (Franklin School Apartments, Emma O. Johnson Homes, Four Seasons at Hawthorne, Commons at Springmill, Beech Grove Station), financial wellness services (Homebuyer Education, Financial Education, Individual Development Accounts, one-on-one counseling), the STAR case management program, the WE CANN Champions youth leadership initiative, and the Foster Grandparent Program that places adults aged 55+ as mentors for at-risk children. The organization also operates a Mobile Food Pantry with Gleaners Food Bank, the Harmony & Healing Open Mic, and the CAGI Connect coworking membership with Health & Wellness Hub co-located with IU Health. Services are provided free of charge to households at or below 150-200% of the federal poverty level.

Revenue is sourced almost entirely from federal, state, and local government grants — including DOE weatherization funding, HHS funding, and HUD-administered Section 8 dollars through IHCDA — augmented by corporate and individual donations and corporate partnerships (CICF, Chase, Huntington, Merchants Bank of Indiana, First Merchants, Union Savings Bank, Verizon, Google, and others). CAGI is governed by a tripartite board structure mandated by the federal Community Action network, with equal representation from public officials, private sector members, and client-constituency representatives. The organization has cumulatively served more than 40,000 households and 100,000 residents since inception and is one of more than 1,000 Community Action Agencies in the national anti-poverty network.

Name

Community Action of Greater Indianapolis

Legal name

Community Action of Greater Indianapolis, Inc.

Website

https://cagi-in.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Community Action of Greater Indianapolis is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1965 that delivers integrated social services — housing assistance, weatherization, financial education, case management, youth leadership, and senior mentoring — to income-eligible residents across five Central Indiana counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Action Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Community Food Services (62421), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Weatherization assistance
• Housing choice vouchers
• Anti-poverty programs
• Financial wellness education

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Contracts: Federal, state, and local government funding represents the primary revenue source for CAGI. The organization receives federal poverty assistance dollars, Department of Energy weatherization funding, Health & Human Services funding, and Housing and Urban Development funds through IHCDA for housing programs.
2. Corporate and Individual Donations: The organization accepts monetary contributions from individuals and corporate partners to augment grant dollars and expand service capacity.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Partnerships with corporate entities provide financial support, personnel volunteering, and in-kind assistance to further CAGI's poverty elimination mission.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CAGI provides free, income-eligible social services across Central Indiana, including residential weatherization, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, affordable senior and multi-family housing, financial literacy and homebuyer education, individualized case management, youth leadership development, a senior Foster Grandparent mentoring program, and mobile food distribution. Services are delivered through offices in Marion County and Boone/Hendricks County and are funded primarily by federal, state, and local government grants, with supplemental corporate and individual donations.

Product overview

Community Action of Greater Indianapolis (CAGI) is a nonprofit community action agency offering a portfolio of social service programs rather than a unified technology product. The core programs include the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) for energy efficiency home improvements, the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP/Section 8) for rental assistance, and Senior & Multi-Family Housing across five apartment developments. Financial health services span the Homebuyer Education Program, Financial Education Program, One-on-One Housing/Financial Counseling, and Individual Development Accounts. Case management is delivered through the STAR (Striving To Achieve Results) program. Youth and community empowerment programs include WE CANN Champions and the Foster Grandparent Program. Additional services include a Mobile Food Pantry, Harmony & Healing Open Mic events, and CAGI Connect coworking memberships with room/space rental options. These programs are administered through offices in Marion County (Corporate Office) and Boone/Hendricks County, serving residents of Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, Marion, and Tipton Counties in Indiana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Helps income-eligible homeowners and renters make their homes safer and more energy efficient by performing services such as insulation, duct sealing, and crawl space work, targeting residents of Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, and Marion Counties.
• Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP / Section 8) Provides rental assistance to income-eligible individuals and families so they can afford safe, decent rental homes in the private market across Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, and Tipton Counties.
• Senior & Multi-Family Housing Operates five apartment developments (Franklin School Apartments, Emma O. Johnson Homes, Four Seasons at Hawthorne, Commons at Springmill, and Beech Grove Station) offering affordable rental housing to eligible seniors, disabled individuals, and families.
• Homebuyer Education Program A six-session course that prepares individuals and families for the homebuying process, covering budgeting, credit, mortgage options, and sustaining homeownership.
• Financial Education Program Interactive workshops that equip individuals with skills to build a strong financial foundation, covering budgeting, credit management, saving, debt reduction, and long-term financial stability planning.
• One-on-One Housing and Financial Counseling Personalized support helping individuals and families clarify housing goals, explore affordable options, address budgeting, and prevent housing-related crises.
• Individual Development Accounts (IDA) Bank savings accounts designed for low-income individuals to build assets and achieve financial stability and long-term self-sufficiency.
• STAR (Striving To Achieve Results) Case Management Coordinated support helping individuals and families navigate complex systems and access resources such as rental assistance, car repair, food assistance, job readiness, and housing navigation.
• WE CANN Champions Program Evidence-based program that decreases crime and health disparities by empowering youth and young adults (ages 18-26) at high risk of violent crime involvement through community organizing and leadership skills training.
• Foster Grandparent Program Engages income-eligible adults aged 55 and older to serve at least 15 hours per week as mentors and tutors for children with special needs or those considered at risk.
• Mobile Food Pantry Mobile food distribution operated in partnership with Gleaners Food Bank that brings food directly into Central Indiana communities, especially food-desert areas, allowing low-income seniors and families to select their own food items.
• CAGI Connect Coworking Membership Co-working membership tiers (Community, Pro, Workspace + Wellness) providing open desks, meeting and podcast rooms, fitness center access, and networking events at CAGI's Indianapolis facility.
• Room and Space Rental Rental of multiple CAGI spaces for events and meetings, including the Red, Blue, and Lower Level training rooms, a small conference room, large training rooms, a training kitchen, a large conference room, a medical training room, a podcast room, and a Zoom room.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 40,000+ households and 100,000+ residents since 1965
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of Indianapolis (indy.gov)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Indianapolis partnership supporting CAGI's mission to eliminate poverty in Central Indiana through coordinated community services and funding.
• IU HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIU Health partners with CAGI on health and wellness initiatives, including the Health & Wellness Hub co-working space that integrates wellness services with community support.
• Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIHCDA is the state housing authority that subcontracts CAGI to administer the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) in Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, and Tipton Counties.
• Gleaners Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGleaners Food Bank partners with CAGI to operate mobile food pantries throughout Central Indiana, addressing food desert issues and food insecurity among low-income seniors and families.
• Martindale-Brightwood Workforce Development (MBWD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMBWD is a partner in the We CANN Collaborative, providing workforce development services to at-risk youth participating in the We CANN Champions program.
• Indy HeartBeat (Eskenazi/Marion County Public Health Department)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndy HeartBeat is a partner in the We CANN Collaborative, providing health disparity reduction programming and community health expertise to the youth leadership program.
• Groundwork IndycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroundwork Indy partners with CAGI in the We CANN Collaborative to support community development and youth empowerment initiatives.
• Marian University Adult Basic EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarian University provides adult basic education services as part of the We CANN Collaborative, helping program participants complete their GED or educational credentials.
• One Heart IndianaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne Heart Indiana provides coaching and mentoring services to We CANN Champions participants.
• EmployIndy Pivot/HuddlecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployIndy provides employment and job training support services as part of the We CANN Collaborative, helping young adults transition to employment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brightpoint (formerly Community Action of Northeast Indiana): Another Indiana-headquartered Community Action Agency delivering Head Start, housing, weatherization, and case management across a multi-county service area. Brightpoint is the closest organizational analogue to CAGI in terms of mission, program mix, and CAA governance model, though it serves northeast Indiana rather than central Indiana.
• Indianapolis Housing Agency (IHA): Public housing authority administering Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and public housing units in Marion County. IHA directly competes with CAGI for HCVP territory and serves the same low-income Indianapolis renter population, though IHA is a government entity rather than a nonprofit.
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis: Nonprofit affordable housing organization serving the Indianapolis metro with home construction, repair, and financial coaching for low-income households. Habitat is a strong peer on the housing development and homebuyer education side of CAGI's portfolio, though it does not administer vouchers.
• Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana: Regional food bank that operates the Mobile Food Pantry program in partnership with CAGI and serves low-income households across Central Indiana. As a food assistance peer, Gleaners operates at scale on the same hunger-relief mission but with a different distribution model.
• Wheeler Mission: Indianapolis-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, housing, and recovery services to people experiencing homelessness and poverty. Wheeler Mission overlaps with CAGI on housing, case management, and poverty alleviation services within the same geography.
• Catholic Charities Indianapolis: Faith-based social services nonprofit serving Central Indiana with refugee resettlement, family services, financial assistance, and housing support. Comparable in mission breadth and target population to CAGI's integrated poverty services.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis: Youth development nonprofit operating club locations across Indianapolis with after-school programming, mentorship, and violence prevention services for at-risk youth. Strongly comparable to CAGI's WE CANN Champions program in target demographic, age range, and violence prevention focus.

Broad incumbents

• United Way of Central Indiana: Regional funder and convener that provides grants (including the disclosed $5,000 to CAGI) and coordinates a network of human services agencies across Central Indiana. UWCI is both a peer in service coordination and a major upstream funding source for CAGI and similar agencies.
• Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA): State housing finance agency that channels federal housing dollars and subcontracts CAGI to administer HCVP in four counties. IHCDA is the upstream funder and policy setter for CAGI's largest revenue-generating program, making it both a contractual counterparty and a strategic comparable.

Others

• National Community Action Partnership: National membership association representing the 1,000+ Community Action Agencies across the country, including CAGI. Not a competitor but the industry body and training/advocacy infrastructure within which CAGI operates and benchmarks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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