Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council

What Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council does

Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council (BYNC) is a Chicago-based nonprofit community intermediary organization founded in 1939, headquartered at 4555 S Ashland Ave on the city's Southwest Side. It serves residents and businesses in the Back of the Yards, Brighton Park, McKinley Park, and New City neighborhoods through a combined portfolio of social programs (Adult Education, Ballet Folklorico, Youth Services, Senior Support Services, Safe Community Spaces, Economic Inclusion Agenda) and economic programs (Local Industrial Retention Initiative, Commercial Real Estate assistance, Business Development Center, Resource Directory, Notary Public Services). The organization also manages four City of Chicago Special Service Areas — SSA #7, SSA #10, SSA #13, and SSA #39 — which deliver enhanced municipal services above baseline city provision within designated commercial corridors, with SSA #13 expanded in 2011 and SSA #39 established in 2007.

The organization's revenue model is non-commercial and nonprofit in nature: it relies on city-administered SSA tax levies under contract, donations (collected via PayPal on its WordPress website), annual fundraising events including the Fiesta Back of the Yards (with $75 weekend mega-passes), an annual golf outing, a Christmas toy drive, and a community scholarship program. Staff size is reported at 11-50 employees, with no pricing or fee-for-service structure; all community programs are delivered free to participants. The organization has no technology platform, no app, no API, no AI/ML capabilities, and no disclosed integrations — its digital footprint consists of a marketing-oriented website, Facebook and X (Twitter) accounts, and a YouTube channel used for community outreach.

Strategic posture is that of a stable, long-tenured community institution focused on incremental service-area and program expansion rather than growth-stage scaling. Its primary competitive position rests on jurisdictional SSA contracts and 85+ years of embedded community presence rather than on technology, data, or differentiated service delivery, and its operating geography is narrowly concentrated in a single cluster of Chicago Southwest Side neighborhoods.

Name

Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council

Legal name

Back Of The Yards Neighborhood Council

Website

https://bync.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council is a Chicago-based nonprofit founded in 1939 that delivers social programs (adult education, youth, senior, cultural) and economic programs (business services, industrial retention) to residents and businesses in the Back of the Yards, Brighton Park, McKinley Park, and New City neighborhoods, while managing four City of Chicago Special Service Areas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG, Place-Based Initiatives) (BPAIANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Association Compliance, Governance & Board Support Services (BPAJAHAN)

Keywords

• Community services
• Adult education programs
• Youth development programs
• Special service areas
• Nonprofit community development

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

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, Others

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council (BYNC) is a Chicago-based nonprofit community-based intermediary organization that delivers social and economic programs for residents of Chicago's Southwest Side. Its core offerings include adult education, youth services, senior support, cultural programs (Ballet Folklorico), safe community spaces, and an economic inclusion agenda, alongside business services such as local industrial retention, commercial real estate, business development, a resource directory, and notary public services. The organization also manages four Special Service Areas (SSAs) on behalf of the City of Chicago and produces community events such as the Fiesta Back of the Yards, an annual Christmas Toy Drive, and a scholarship program.

Product overview

Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council (BYNC) is a community-based intermediary organization that combines social and economic programs into a holistic approach to addressing community needs. BYNC is not a technology company but rather a nonprofit community organization offering a diverse portfolio of programs and services. The organization's offerings include community programs such as Adult Education, Ballet Folklorico, Youth Services, Senior Support Services, Safe Community Spaces, and Economic Inclusion Agenda; business services including Local Industrial Retention, Commercial Real Estate, Business Development Center, Resource Directory, and Notary Public Services; and four Special Service Areas (SSA #7, #10, #13, #39) that provide enhanced municipal services to different zones of the community. Additional initiatives include the annual Fiesta Back of the Yards festival, Christmas Toy Drive, and scholarship program. BYNC serves the communities of Brighton Park, McKinley Park, and New City on Chicago's Southwest Side from its location at 4555 S Ashland Ave.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ballet Folklorico: Cultural dance program with open enrollment for beginners and experienced dancers.
• SSA #7
• SSA #10
• SSA #13
• SSA #39

Products and services

• Adult Education Educational programs for adult community residents covering English language acquisition, high school equivalency, computer literacy, and workforce preparation.
• Youth Services Comprehensive youth development programs for school-age children and adolescents including summer camps, after-school programs, Saturday academic enrichment, college tours, and scholarship support.
• Senior Support Services Programs for older adults in the community providing lifelong learning, social engagement, health, and wellness support services.
• Ballet Folklorico Cultural dance program preserving and teaching traditional Mexican folkloric dance, rooted in Mexican history and heritage.
• Safe Community Spaces Community safety initiative focused on building, maintaining, and programming safe public spaces for residents in collaboration with community partners.
• Economic Inclusion Agenda Economic development agenda aimed at promoting equitable economic inclusion, neighborhood-wide development, and opportunities that benefit local residents.
• Local Industrial Retention Initiative (LIRI) Local industrial retention program supporting the Back of the Yards industrial business base through access to services, capital, and workforce resources.
• Commercial Real Estate Services Commercial real estate support services for businesses operating in the Back of the Yards community, including site selection, leasing, and property-related assistance.
• Business Development Center Resource center providing business development assistance, technical support, and resource connections for local entrepreneurs and small businesses.
• Resource Directory Directory of community resources and services helping residents and businesses locate local support, services, and information.
• Notary Public Services Notary public services for document authentication and certification, available to community members and local businesses.
• Special Service Area #7 (SSA #7) Municipal service area managed by BYNC providing enhanced services such as maintenance, beautification, and business support to the Back of the Yards commercial district.
• Special Service Area #10 (SSA #10) Municipal service area managed by BYNC providing enhanced services to the New City commercial district.
• Special Service Area #13 (SSA #13) Municipal service area managed by BYNC providing enhanced services to the Stockyards Industrial Area and parts of the Back of the Yards commercial district.
• Special Service Area #39 (SSA #39) Municipal service area managed by BYNC (established 2007) providing enhanced services to a designated portion of the Southwest Side.
• Fiesta Back of the Yards Annual community festival organized by BYNC featuring live music, local food vendors, and community activities, with paid mega passes at $75.
• Annual Christmas Toy Drive Annual holiday toy collection and distribution program serving children and families in the Back of the Yards community.
• Back of the Yards Scholarship Annual scholarship program supporting students from the Back of the Yards community pursuing higher education, with applications for the 2026 academic year.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Univision ChicagominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 August 2025Univision Chicago partnered with BYNC for the Back to School & Health Fair event on August 4, 2025. Univision Anchor Alex Hernandez, Meteorologist Ligiagunivision, Radio Host Sandra Montenegro, and Radio Host Omar Ramos participated by helping assemble backpacks and making the day special for community members.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Greater Southwest Development Corporation: Chicago Southwest Side community development corporation operating with a similar combined social/economic program model targeting overlapping neighborhoods. Directly comparable as a neighboring CDC with parallel mission, SSA exposure, and industrial-retention focus.
• Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation: Chicago South Side CDC serving adjacent Auburn Gresham and Englewood communities with a comparable mix of business development, workforce, and community programs. Operates as a peer community intermediary with similar SSA and economic-development exposure.
• The Resurrection Project: Chicago-based community organization serving Pilsen and Little Village with holistic community development programming including adult education, youth services, and economic inclusion. Closely comparable mission, geographic focus on Latino neighborhoods, and integrated service model.
• Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago: Long-standing Chicago nonprofit providing housing counseling, real estate services, and community development across multiple neighborhoods. Comparable as a neighborhood-scale intermediary combining housing/real estate services with broader community programs.
• Brighton Park Neighborhood Council: Neighborhood council serving one of the same communities (Brighton Park) that BYNC serves. Directly comparable as a peer community-based intermediary with overlapping service area and similar programmatic structure.
• Logan Square Neighborhood Association: Chicago neighborhood-based intermediary combining youth education, adult programs, housing counseling, and community organizing. Comparable operating model — social programs plus economic/community development under one organizational roof — though serving a different Chicago neighborhood.

Broad incumbents

• Chicago Urban League: Large, established Chicago civil rights and community development organization with overlapping economic inclusion, workforce, and youth development programming. Comparable mission but operates at a much larger citywide scale and broader portfolio.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Chicago: National CDFI with a major Chicago office funding and supporting CDCs and community development initiatives across the city. Comparable as an institutional funder/incumbent operating in the same community-development ecosystem, but at significantly larger scale.
• United Way of Metro Chicago: Large regional funder and convening organization supporting community-based organizations across metropolitan Chicago. Comparable as a funder operating in the same community-services ecosystem, though with a broader grantmaking role rather than direct service delivery.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit focused on affordable housing and community development with deep Chicago presence. Comparable as a larger institution pursuing similar community-development and economic-inclusion outcomes at a national scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BYNCorg
• Facebookfacebook.com/BYNCorg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCAnnais_WQSFNSUbFqqr3lg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/back-of-the-yards-neighborhood-council

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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