What GUADALUPE CENTERS does

Guadalupe Centers Inc. (GCI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1919 and headquartered at 1015 Avenida Cesar Chavez in Kansas City, Missouri. It operates an integrated portfolio of social services targeting the Latino community across the Kansas City metropolitan area. Core program lines include K-12 education delivered through its wholly-owned subsidiary Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools (GCCS), early childhood education, family support services, an Older Adults Program anchored at the newly renovated Casa Feliz facility, substance use treatment, youth development programming at the Youth Center on Belleview Avenue, and workforce development.

The organization is structured as a service-delivery platform spanning multiple life stages, with bilingual and bicultural staff providing culturally-competent care. It maintains at least seven physical sites across Kansas City (administrative HQ, Youth Center, Casa Feliz senior center, GC Elementary, GC Middle School, Villa Guadalupe, and the Staley Farms Golf Club event venue). Technology infrastructure is described as standard nonprofit operational tooling — website, event management, email marketing, and donor management — with no proprietary technology or AI capabilities referenced.

Revenue is generated through a mix of donations (processed via the qgiv.com donation portal), event-based fundraising (Cinco de Mayo Fiesta since 1926, Bob Soltero Golf Tournament since 1997, Blanco y Negro Gala, Esencia y Tradición), program fees (youth sports registration at $40 per player, bingo books, catering services), and likely institutional grants and charter school per-pupil funding. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors with professional staff execution, holds no parent company, is not venture-backed, and partners with national organizations including UnidosUS and United Way Greater Kansas City.

Name

GUADALUPE CENTERS

Legal name

Guadalupe Centers Inc.

Website

https://guadalupecenters.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Guadalupe Centers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1919 in Kansas City, Missouri, providing integrated K-12 charter education, early childhood, workforce, family support, and senior care services to the Latino community across multiple life stages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Prevention & Student Assistance Programs (School-Based) (EDAKAMAJ), After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs) (EDAJALAM), Family & School System Navigation (Parent Engagement, Youth Services) (EDAAADAH)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Charter school education
• Workforce development training
• Early childhood education
• Senior care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The organization accepts donations through its website (secure.qgiv.com portal) and during events. Sponsorship opportunities are available for events.
2. Event-based Fundraising: Revenue generated through ticket sales for signature events including galas, golf tournaments, cigar/spirits events, and community celebrations.
3. Program Services: Fees for certain programs and services including youth sports registration, summer school programs, and senior care services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Guadalupe Centers Inc. (GCI) is a nonprofit organization providing an integrated portfolio of social services to the Latino community in Kansas City, Missouri. Services include K-12 education through Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools, early childhood education, family support, older adults care (Casa Feliz facility), substance use treatment, youth development, and workforce development, delivered across multiple physical locations.

Product overview

Guadalupe Centers Inc. (GCI) is a nonprofit organization offering an integrated model of social services for the Latino community in Kansas City, Missouri. The organization operates as a portfolio of interconnected programs including K-12 education through Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools, early childhood education, family support services, older adults care (including the Casa Feliz facility), substance use treatment, youth development programs, and workforce development. These services are designed to work together as a comprehensive social infrastructure approach, with community events and catering operations supporting the overall mission. Founded in 1919, the organization serves the community through multiple facilities including the Admin Building at 1015 Avenida Cesar Chavez and the Youth Center at 2641 Belleview Ave.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools (GCCS) K-12 public charter school education serving Latino children and youth in Kansas City, Missouri, delivered as part of GCI's integrated social services model.
• Early Childhood Education Child care and early childhood development services for infants, toddlers, and young children, addressing the Kansas City region's shortage of infant and toddler care slots.
• Family Support Comprehensive family assistance services supporting family stability and economic participation for Latino families in Kansas City, including housing assistance.
• Older Adults Program Senior care services for Latino older adults including health education, physical exercise programs, home-delivered meals, on-site meals, transportation, and daily programming delivered at the Casa Feliz facility at 2600 Belleview Ave.
• Substance Use Treatment Treatment services for substance use disorders delivered as part of the integrated social services model for the Latino community.
• Youth Development Youth programming including the Cultural Journeys Youth Summer School (Grades K-8), sports leagues (e.g., Flag Football at $40 per player for ages 7-14), dance events, and recreation activities at the Youth Center facility at 2641 Belleview Ave.
• Workforce Development Job training, career development, and workforce readiness programs connecting Latino community members to employment opportunities.
• GCI Catering Catering service producing meals to support the organization's community meal programs for older adults and families.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United WaycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUnited Way Greater Kansas City is listed as a partner on the Guadalupe Centers website, indicating collaborative relationship in community support initiatives.
• UnidosUScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Latino civil rights organization listed as partner, indicating strategic alignment in advocacy and services for the Latino community.
• Jackson County KidsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal organization supporting children and families in Jackson County, Missouri.
• HarvestersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional food bank providing food assistance, supporting the organization's meal programs for seniors and families.
• Jackson County COMBATminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity coalition addressing substance abuse prevention and treatment, aligning with GCI's substance use treatment program.
• Univision Kansas CityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFolklore sponsor providing media exposure for Cinco de Mayo Fiesta through Spanish-language television.
• Telemundo Kansas CityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting media partner for cultural events, providing Spanish-language television coverage.
• Staley Farms Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf course venue for Bob Soltero Golf Tournament, hosting annual fundraising event.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• UnidosUS: National Latino civil rights and advocacy organization listed as a strategic GCI partner — thematically aligned with GCI's mission and provides national infrastructure that could enable GCI's scaling.

Broad incumbents

• National Council on Aging: National nonprofit focused on older adult services including health, nutrition, and community programs — comparable to GCI's Casa Feliz Older Adults Program but operating at national scale across all populations.
• Kansas City Public Schools: Local public school district that charters and oversees Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools — a broad incumbent in K-12 education with overlapping student populations but serving all demographics rather than specifically Latino.

Direct peers

• El Centro, Inc. KC-area nonprofit serving the Latino community with education, wellness, and social services — directly comparable mission and service portfolio targeting the same demographic in overlapping geography.
• Mattie Rhodes Center: Kansas City-based nonprofit serving the Latino community with cultural, educational, and family support services — the closest direct peer given overlapping Latino-focused programs and shared geography.
• Don Bosco Centers: Kansas City nonprofit providing similar integrated services including education, senior services, and workforce development for immigrants and the Latino community — directly comparable operating model and target demographic.

Regional players

• Harvesters - The Community Food Network: Regional food bank serving Kansas City that partners with GCI on meal programs for seniors and families — comparable as a regional nonprofit serving overlapping low-income and senior populations.
• United Way of Greater Kansas City: Regional community services funder and partner organization operating across the Kansas City metro; comparable as a large-scale community services nonprofit and as an actual GCI partner.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City: Regional youth development nonprofit operating after-school programs, sports leagues, and education support — comparable to GCI's Youth Development programming serving similar age cohorts.
• YMCA of Greater Kansas City: Regional nonprofit offering youth development, senior services, and family programs across the KC metro — comparable to GCI's youth and older adults programming with broader demographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GCI1919
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZOJI26pj7XNfHVwjBCGTjQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/guadalupecenterskc
• Instagraminstagram.com/guadalupecenterskc

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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