United Planning Organization

Name

United Planning Organization

Legal name

United Planning Organization

Website

https://upo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Residential Special Education Programs (EDAKAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rural, Tribal & Special-Population Housing Programs (FSALAKAL), Assisted Living with Memory Care (Mixed Campus) (HLADABAB)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Early childhood education
• Workforce development programs
• Affordable housing support
• Financial counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Community Services Revenue: UPO operates as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization serving District residents with low incomes. Revenue is generated through government grants (federal programs such as Community Action Agency funding, Head Start/Early Head Start, TANF), private donations, and program service fees. The organization warns of budget cuts affecting services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

United Planning Organization is a DC Community Action Agency that delivers a coordinated portfolio of human services to low-income District residents, including Early Learning/Early Head Start, Youth Services, Job Training and Placement, Community Health, Permanent Supportive Housing, Affordable Housing counseling, Tax Preparation, Financial Education, and Advocacy Initiatives. Programs are provided free of charge to eligible residents through community service centers, early learning centers, the Building Careers Academy, and virtual channels.

Product overview

United Planning Organization is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Community Action Agency that provides social services programs to DC residents with low incomes. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs including Early Learning/Early Head Start (early childhood education), Youth Services (scholarships, P.O.W.E.R. college prep), Job Training & Placement (workforce development), Community Health (health literacy, treatment, housing support), Affordable Housing services, Tax Preparation & Financial Education, and a Financial Empowerment Center. These programs work together to address the комплекс of barriers facing low-income families, from early childhood education through employment, health, housing, and financial stability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Learning / Early Head Start Center-based and home-based early childhood education services for children from birth to age 5, provided to low-income DC families at no cost.
• Youth Services Youth development programming including Beavers Scholarships, P.O.W.E.R. college preparation, CREATE, and the Foster Grandparents program serving DC youth and families.
• Job Training and Placement Workforce development program providing job training, readiness, and placement services to help DC residents gain employment, delivered through the Building Careers Academy and partner employer hiring fairs.
• Community Health Health services for DC residents including health literacy advancement, a Comprehensive Treatment Center, Permanent Supportive Housing, and a Shelter Hotline.
• Affordable Housing Housing counseling, affordable housing development support, and assistance to help DC residents achieve and maintain housing stability.
• Tax Preparation and Financial Education Free tax preparation services and financial education programming that helps low-income DC residents build financial stability and access tax credits.
• Financial Empowerment Center One-on-one professional financial counseling available virtually and in-person to all DC residents at no cost.
• Advocacy Initiatives Community advocacy, volunteer coordination, and community organizing to address systemic policy issues affecting low-income DC residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000+ DC residents helped annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Islamic Relief USAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2019UPO partnered with Islamic Relief USA to provide Thanksgiving meals. Islamic Relief USA donated turkeys, and Capital Area Food Bank provided fresh produce. 300 turkeys and food were distributed to low-income residents.
• Various DC EmployerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUPO's Workforce Institute partners with local employers for job placement. Employers at hiring fairs included Shapiro and Duncan, Canada Dry Potomac, G2 Secure Staff, Transdev, and other companies. UPO helps prepare and place job seekers with these employers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Martha's Table: DC-based nonprofit delivering wraparound services (healthy food, early childhood education, family support) to low-income DC residents; closest direct geographic and service-portfolio peer to UPO.
• Sasha Bruce Youthwork: DC-based nonprofit providing youth development, housing, and family services to at-risk youth; directly comparable to UPO's Youth Services and shelter/housing programs.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington: Regional faith-based social services nonprofit serving DC with workforce, housing, immigration, and family services — comparable multi-program model and DC footprint.
• Goodwill of Greater Washington: Regional Goodwill affiliate operating in the DC metro that provides workforce training, job placement, and related community services to low-income and barriered residents — directly comparable mission and service mix to UPO's Workforce Institute.
• Year Up: National workforce development nonprofit that provides job training and placement for young adults from low-income communities, with a DC presence; directly comparable to UPO's workforce/credentialing programs.

Others

• National Community Action Partnership: National membership and advocacy body for the 1,000+ Community Action Agencies including UPO; relevant as a peer/ecosystem organization that shapes CAA funding and best practices.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC DC): National community development financial institution with a DC office that finances affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization; adjacent to UPO's affordable housing and community development work but primarily a capital provider rather than direct service operator.

Emerging players

• Per Scholas: National nonprofit providing tuition-free tech workforce training and job placement for adults from low-income communities; intersects with UPO's workforce and credentialing programs in a more specialized tech-track niche.

Broad incumbents

• National Urban League: National civil rights and direct-service organization operating workforce, education, and housing programs through local affiliates including in DC; broader scope but overlapping service categories.
• United Way of the National Capital Area: Regional funder and convener of social services across DC, MD, and VA, often co-funding the same community programs UPO delivers; comparable funder/advocate role rather than direct service competition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@upoorg
• Facebookfacebook.com/UPOorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/united-planning-organization

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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