Southeast Community Development Corporation

What Southeast Community Development Corporation does

Southeast Community Development Corporation (SCDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Federal ID #95-4473319) founded in April 1994 and headquartered in Bell Gardens, California, with additional sites in Bell (Bell Tech Center) and Cudahy (Bedwell Hall). The organization delivers free technology education and digital inclusion programming to underserved residents of Southeast Los Angeles County, spanning an original eight member cities (Bell, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, South Gate, Vernon) and a later-expanded footprint that adds Lynwood, Florence-Firestone, and Walnut Park.

SCDC's product portfolio is structured as community programs rather than unified software products. Core offerings include youth robotics teams (FIRST LEGO League teams #39853 and #45360, and the FTC CYBER-NAUTS team #24176 using LEGO EV3, LEGO SPIKE, and custom platforms), a Summer Tech Camp and afterschool programming for grades 2-12, the Youth Amateur Radio Club KN6TZH (affiliated with ARRL since 2022), a free makerspace equipped with XYZPrinting 3D printers, sewing machines, Cricut and soldering equipment, and a 12-station computer lab. Distribution infrastructure centers on the Mobile Technology Center (donated by City of Vernon, manufactured by Universal Specialty Vehicles) and the SELA Youth Hub Network, for which SCDC serves as anchor organization, convening partners such as Helpline Youth Counseling, Hub Cities Consortium, and Innovate Public Schools.

The business model is fully donation- and grant-dependent: all programs are provided at no cost to eligible residents, and operating revenue is sourced from corporate sponsors (SoCalGas, AT&T, Verizon, Qualcomm, SCE, WRD, Raising Cane's, Harbor Freight Tools for Schools, BUILD HOME), civic partners (LA Metro, HACLA, HSA, City of Vernon, City of Bell, City of Cudahy), and foundations (California Community Foundation, SELA Collaborative). Go-to-market is community-led, relying on grassroots outreach through schools, churches, and word-of-mouth referrals rather than paid acquisition. Leadership is provided by Executive Director Cesar Zaldivar-Motts, with FLL/FTC Lead Coach Marian overseeing competitive robotics; the organization has earned regional recognition including the 2018 CETF Digital Champion award and multiple SoCal FLL/FTC competition honors through 2026.

Name

Southeast Community Development Corporation

Legal name

Southeast Community Development Corporation

Website

https://scdcorp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SCDC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1994 that delivers free STEM education, robotics, digital literacy training, makerspace access, and youth amateur radio programming to underserved residents of Southeast Los Angeles County, funded by donations, sponsorships, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Education and Technology Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (6117), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Inclusion & Public Tech Access Training (Device/Internet/Basic IT) (EDAAAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Study Habits & Homework Systems Workshops (EDAMAIAL)

Keywords

• Community technology education
• Digital literacy training
• Youth robotics programs
• Nonprofit community services
• STEM afterschool programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: SCDC operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Federal ID #95-4473319) funded entirely through donations, sponsorships, and grants. The organization provides all programs free of charge to community members. Summer Tech Camp is described as 'fully funded by generous sponsors'. Corporate sponsors include Raising Cane's, SoCalGas, and individual donors.
2. Grant Funding: SCDC receives grant funding from government agencies and foundations to support community programs. The organization has partnered with Metro for CBO database initiatives and received support from various foundations listed as partners and supporters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SCDC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free technology education and digital access programs to Southeast Los Angeles County residents. Its core offerings include youth STEM and robotics education (FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challenge teams, Summer Tech Camp, afterschool programs), adult digital literacy classes taught in English and Spanish, a Youth Amateur Radio Club, a community Makerspace, a Mobile Technology Center, and assistance applying for low-cost internet programs. The organization also anchors the SELA Youth Hub Network, a regional coordination effort connecting youth to programs and supports.

Product overview

Southeast Community Development Corporation (SCDC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides technology education and digital access programs for Southeast Los Angeles communities. Rather than a unified software product, SCDC operates a portfolio of community programs including youth STEM education (Robotics Teams, Summer Tech Camp, Afterschool Programs), adult digital literacy training (Digital Basicas classes), a Youth Amateur Radio Club (KN6TZH), and community access services (Mobile Technology Center, Makerspace, Low Cost Internet Assistance). SCDC also convenes the SELA Youth Hub Network as an anchor organization. All programs are offered free of charge to eligible community members in the Southeast Los Angeles region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CYBER-NAUTS: SCDC's FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team, established in 2023, consisting of middle and high school students participating in robotics competitions.
• Robo-Warriors
• SELA Youth Hub Network
• Summer Tech Camp
• SCDC Mobile Technology Center
• SCDC Youth Amateur Radio Club (KN6TZH)

Products and services

• Youth Amateur Radio Club (KN6TZH) A youth amateur radio club for Southeast Los Angeles youth interested in Amateur Radio, fostering the exchange of information and advancement of radio knowledge and operating skills. Operates under club call sign KN6TZH and is led by President Cesar Zaldivar-Motts (KN6OUR), a licensed General Class amateur radio operator and ARRL-registered instructor.
• Robotics Teams (Robo-Warriors / CYBER-NAUTS) Competitive robotics teams participating in FIRST LEGO League (FLL) and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) competitions for grades 4-12. Teams build and program robots using LEGO EV3, LEGO SPIKE, and custom FTC robot kits. Includes FLL teams #39853 and #45360 (Cyber-naut Novas & Stars) and FTC team #24176 (CYBER-NAUTS).
• Summer Tech Camp Free summer technology camp for youth entering grades 2-12, utilizing project-based learning to nurture curiosity, creativity, and collaboration in STEM. Junior Camp (grades 2-6) and Senior Camp (grades 7-12) offer hands-on coding, robotics, engineering, and creative technology courses. Held at Bell Tech Center and Bedwell Hall.
• Afterschool Programs Free afterschool activities for middle and high school students focusing on youth leadership and college preparation through project-based learning in science, technology, engineering, and math. Includes LEGO Robotics Club, tutoring, and DIY maker activities.
• Adult Digital Literacy Class (Digital Basicas) Free beginner-friendly computer and technology classes for adults with little or no experience, taught in both English and Spanish. Covers basics such as turning on computers, using a mouse, typing, web browsing, email, online safety, and smartphone usage.
• SELA Youth Hub A coordinated network connecting Southeast Los Angeles youth to programs, resources, workforce pathways, mental health supports, and community connections. SCDC serves as the anchor organization, convening partners through a Youth Executive Board for youth-led decision making.
• SCDC Mobile Technology Center A mobile computer lab donated by the City of Vernon that delivers basic computer literacy training to low-income youth and adults across Bell, Bell Gardens, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, South Gate, and Vernon. The vehicle was manufactured by Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc.
• Makerspace
• Low Cost Internet Assistance
• METRO CBO Database Assistance

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supportive.

• Kiwanis Huntington ParkcoreOthersCommunity partner and supporter listed on SCDC's Donate page. Kiwanis supports SCDC's youth programming and community initiatives.
• City of BellcoreOthersCity government partner that supports SCDC programs and services. Logo displayed on partners page.
• HACLA (Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles)supportiveOthersHousing authority partner supporting SCDC initiatives.
• SELA CollaborativecoreOthersSCDC became a member of the SELA Collaborative in 2021. Collaborative focused on Southeast Los Angeles community development.
• SoCalGascoreOthersMajor sponsor and supporter of SCDC programs. Funded SCDC tutoring program in 2020. Supports Summer Tech Camp as sponsor.
• Harbor Freight Tools For SchoolssupportiveOthersTools for Schools program supporter providing resources for SCDC makerspace and technical programs.
• HSA (Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles)supportiveOthersCounty housing authority partner supporting SCDC initiatives.
• LA MetrocoreOthersPartner through Metro CBO Database Program. SCDC helps connect community-based organizations with Metro opportunities.
• ExpandLAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for regional youth development strategy. SCDC partners with ExpandLA to align regional youth development efforts.
• Newstart Housing CorporationsupportiveOthersHousing non-profit partner supporting SCDC community development initiatives.
• Young StorytellerssupportiveOthersYouth storytelling program partner supporting SCDC creative programming.
• City of VernoncoreOthersDonated the Mobile Technology Center to SCDC. Supports SCDC's mission to bring technology to underserved communities.
• FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)coreOthersSCDC participates in FIRST LEGO League Challenge (FLL) and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics competitions. Teams are registered under FIRST guidelines.
• ARRL (American Radio Relay League)coreOthersSCDC Youth Amateur Radio Club (KN6TZH) is affiliated with ARRL. Club president Cesar Zaldivar-Motts is a trained and registered instructor by ARRL.
• AT&TsupportiveOthersAT&T supported summer learning programs to narrow the homework gap and provided free hotspots to help advance education in SELA in 2021.
• SCE (Southern California Edison)supportiveOthersCorporate sponsor of SCDC robotics teams and programs.
• WRD (Water Replenishment District)supportiveOthersCorporate sponsor of SCDC robotics teams and community programs.
• Bell High SchoolsupportiveOthersLocal high school partner in Southeast LA education ecosystem.
• Innovate Public SchoolssupportiveOthersEducation partner in SELA Youth Hub Network.
• Helpline Youth CounselingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in SELA Youth Hub Network providing social services and mental health support referrals to youth.
• Hub Cities ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in SELA Youth Hub Network for regional collaboration across Southeast LA cities.
• City of CudahycoreOthersGovernment partner in SELA Youth Hub Network. Provides venue (Bedwell Hall) for Senior Summer Tech Camp.
• Latino Equality AlliancesupportiveOthersCommunity advocacy organization partner in SELA Youth Hub Network.
• emPOWER GatewaysupportiveOthersPartner organization supporting SCDC community initiatives.
• LA Nature for AllsupportiveOthersPartner organization in SELA community network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Peers

• California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF):

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Los Angeles (Southeast): Operates multiple youth-focused community centers across Southeast LA providing afterschool programming, STEM enrichment, and digital literacy. Directly comparable as a free, in-person, community-anchored youth development nonprofit serving the same geography.
• LA's BEST (Better Educating Students Together): LAUSD-affiliated afterschool enrichment program providing free STEM, arts, and academic support to elementary students across LA County. Comparable mission of free enrichment for underserved youth; differs in being a school-district program rather than an independent nonprofit.
• After-School All-Stars Los Angeles: Provides free afterschool and summer programming focused on STEM, arts, and college preparation for underserved youth across LA. Comparable free-enrichment model, similar youth demographic, similar reliance on corporate and foundation funding.
• Para Los Niños: LA-based nonprofit serving low-income youth and families with education, afterschool, and family support services, with strong presence in the SELA region. Directly comparable as a community-anchored youth services nonprofit in LA's underserved neighborhoods.
• East LA Community Corporation (ELACC): Community development corporation serving East and Southeast LA with programs in youth development, housing, and economic opportunity. Highly comparable as a regional CDC with overlapping SELA geography and a youth-services portfolio.
• Human-I-T: National nonprofit providing low-cost internet, devices, and digital literacy training to under-resourced communities. SCDC explicitly partners with Human-I-T for its Low Cost Internet program; they share the digital-inclusion mission and similar community-based delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/scdcorp1994
• Facebookfacebook.com/scdc.org
• Instagraminstagram.com/scdcorp1994
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southeast-community-development-corporation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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