Northeast Community Center

What Northeast Community Center does

Northeast Community Center (NECC) is an independent nonprofit (501(c)(3)) community center operating a single facility at 1630 NE 38th Ave in Portland, Oregon's Hollywood neighborhood. The organization, which traces its institutional lineage to a former YMCA location and operates with a staff of 51-100, delivers an intergenerational program portfolio spanning aquatics (swim lessons, lap swim, open swim, swim club, aquatic fitness, Red Cross certification), youth programming (after-school care with school pickup from Laurelhurst and Richmond Elementary, sports leagues including a Jr. NBA-affiliated basketball program, dance and art classes, summer and break camps), adult fitness (group classes, personal training, Parkinson's boxing, specialty workshops), and preschool (Little Laurelhurst Preschool, transitioning to a formal NECC program in Fall 2026). The center is managed by an Interim Executive Director appointed in April 2024 and governed by a Board of Directors.

Name

Northeast Community Center

Legal name

Northeast Community Center

Website

https://necommunitycenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Northeast Community Center is a nonprofit community center in Portland's Hollywood neighborhood providing intergenerational aquatics, youth, fitness, and preschool programming to families, adults, and seniors in NE Portland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Recreation Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAL

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

Keywords

• Community recreation services
• Aquatics and swim lessons
• Youth programs
• Fitness memberships
• Senior wellness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Monthly/annual membership fees providing access to fitness facilities, group classes, pool, and member benefits including priority registration for high-demand programs.
2. Program Registration Fees: Fees for swim lessons, sports leagues, camps, after-school programs, preschool, and fitness classes. These are session-based or per-program fees.
3. Health Insurance Membership Programs: Reimbursement from Silver & Fit, Active & Fit, Renew Active, and One Pass programs on a per-visit basis (capped at 4-6 visits per month). Approximately 400 active members in this program. This revenue stream is noted to be financially challenging as reimbursement rates are lower than regular membership dues.
4. Day Passes/Drop-in Fees: Non-members can purchase day passes for facility access including open swim ($15 adults, $7 youth).
5. Facility Rentals: The facility is available for rent for private events and community gatherings.
6. Community Fund Donations: Financial support program where individuals and families can request assistance for membership. The center also accepts donations to support operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Northeast Community Center is an independent nonprofit community center in Portland's Hollywood neighborhood that provides intergenerational programming across aquatics, youth development, adult fitness, preschool, and senior services. It operates a physical facility with a warm-water pool, gymnasium, fitness center, and preschool rooms, selling access through membership packages and per-program registration fees, and also hosts community events such as the Turkey Trot 5K and Flick n' Floats movie nights.

Product overview

Northeast Community Center is a non-profit community center in Portland's Hollywood neighborhood offering a broad portfolio of intergenerational programs and services. The core offerings include aquatics (swim lessons, lap/open swim, swim club, aquatic fitness, Red Cross certification), youth programs (after school time, preschool, sports leagues, dance/art, summer/break camps), adult fitness (group fitness classes, personal training, Parkinson's boxing, specialized workshops), and community enrichment (family activities, Flick n' Floats, Turkey Trot). Membership-based with financial assistance available through The Community Fund and health insurance partnerships. Registration for swim lessons and camps uses PerfectMind; membership and general programs use MindBody.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Little Laurelhurst Preschool: A play-based educational preschool program for children ages 3-5, operating at NECC. Transitioning to become a program of NECC in Fall 2026.
• PD Boxing Club

Products and services

• Aquatics Program

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Portland Trail Blazers / Jr. NBAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNECC has partnered with the Portland Trail Blazers and Jr. NBA for youth basketball leagues. Players receive official Blazers jerseys, use new equipment, have opportunities to attend Blazers games as a team, and meet Portland Trail Blazers mascots. Volunteer parent coaches receive extra training from Blazers staff and access to official NBA lesson plans scaled for youth leagues.
• WeBreak Hip-Hop Dance CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with WeBreak Hip-Hop Dance Company to offer youth breakdancing classes for ages 3-12. All registration is handled through WeBreak's registration system. NECC provides the facility space.
• NE VillagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNE Village is a village-style organization supporting older adults aging in place. NECC provides physical space and programming for NE Village members, who can access membership benefits through the partnership.
• Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNECC provides American Red Cross swim lessons using Red Cross curriculum and certifications, including Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification courses.
• OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpace Explorers Camp includes a field trip to OMSI via TriMet bus and streetcar. Campers experience the planetarium, stargazing, and general OMSI activities as part of the camp program.
• Parkinson's Resources of OregonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of NECC's Parkinson's Support Group, which meets monthly at NECC at no cost for people with Parkinson's and care partners.
• Silver & Fit / Active & Fit / Renew Active / One PasscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHealth insurance fitness programs that provide membership benefits at NECC for eligible seniors (65+) and those with qualifying employer health plans. These programs reimburse NECC on a per-visit basis. NECC does not participate in Silver Sneakers.
• Little Laurelhurst Preschool (Nancy Jameson)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Nancy Jameson, owner of The Little Laurelhurst Preschool. As of Fall 2026, the preschool becomes a program of NECC operating out of the facility. Reggio-inspired play-based educational preschool for children ages 3-5.
• TriMetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic transit provider used for Out and About PDX Camp and Space Explorers Camp field trips, teaching campers public transit skills.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Planet Fitness: National low-cost fitness chain with multiple Portland locations. Competes for budget-conscious adult fitness members and limits NECC's ability to price basic gym access at a premium.
• Portland Parks & Recreation: City-run operator of community centers, pools, and recreation programs across Portland. Sets pricing benchmarks and offers subsidized alternatives that constrain NECC's pricing power.
• Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District: Large suburban Portland park district operating multiple recreation centers, pools, and youth/senior programs. Serves as a public-sector community-center counterpart with broader geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Multnomah Athletic Club: Large Portland private athletic club offering aquatics, fitness, youth sports, and family programming on a membership basis. Comparable operating model but at a higher price point and broader facility footprint.
• YMCA of Columbia-Willamette: The dominant community-center operator in the Portland metro, offering membership-based access to pools, fitness, youth programs, and camps. NECC was formerly a YMCA branch and competes directly for the same families and seniors across overlapping service areas.
• East Portland Community Center: Portland Parks-run community center on the opposite side of the city offering pools, gyms, after-school, and senior programming. Same community-center model with overlapping program categories; even shares staff lineage with NECC (Nancy Jameson previously worked here).
• Mittleman Jewish Community Center (Oregon JCC): Portland-based community center offering aquatics, fitness, early childhood education, and intergenerational programming under a similar nonprofit membership model. Directly comparable in mission and program mix.
• Sunset Athletic Club: Portland-area private athletic club offering fitness, aquatics, youth programs, and family memberships. Comparable membership-club model focused on the west-side Portland suburbs.
• West Side Community Center: Portland Parks-operated community center in the city's west side offering pools, gym, and youth programs. Comparable to East Portland Community Center as a municipal counterpart.

Emerging players

• Easter Seals Oregon: Regional nonprofit offering disability and senior services including community-based programming and adult day services. Overlaps with NECC's Parkinson's and senior insurance-program offerings, representing an adjacent nonprofit peer in the wellness/support space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NECCSpokane
• Facebookfacebook.com/necommunitycenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/northeast-community-center-pdx

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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