Neighborhood Partnerships

What Neighborhood Partnerships does

Neighborhood Partnerships is an Oregon-based nonprofit policy and advocacy organization founded in 1989 that advances housing and economic justice statewide. The organization serves low-income Oregonians and BIPOC communities through a portfolio anchored by the Oregon Individual Development Account (IDA) Initiative — a matched savings program providing up to a 5:1 match for homeownership, education, small business, and emergency savings — combined with three co-convened coalitions: the Oregon Housing Alliance (legislative advocacy), Residents Organizing for Change (ROC, launched 2018 with Community Change to center directly impacted residents), and the Oregon Economic Justice Roundtable. The IDA Initiative is administered in partnership with Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and delivered through a statewide network of 24+ community-based providers covering 35 of Oregon's 36 counties, with cumulative impact of 17,000+ Oregonians served and $68 million in matching dollars distributed since program inception.

The organization's product surface consists of the core IDA program administration, coalition coordination, an annual RE:Conference convening 250+ advocates and practitioners in Salem, an annual IDA Day gathering of 80+ provider staff, the Financial Coaching for Prosperity Training Series (a 28-hour standardized curriculum that has trained 53 coaches statewide with Kaiser Foundation Hospitals funding), and direct legislative advocacy including the annual Housing Opportunity Day at the Oregon Capitol. There is no proprietary technology stack; the organization operates a standard WordPress website, Twitter/X and Facebook channels, and a GiveGuide donation platform. Underlying "infrastructure" is relational rather than technical — built on 30+ years of organizational history, bipartisan legislative relationships (31 sponsors on HB 4131), and a statewide provider and coalition network.

The business model is that of a 501(c)-style nonprofit with no commercial pricing. Revenue derives from three streams: (1) state appropriations through OHCS and other state agencies for IDA program administration and policy work, with $11.5M secured in May 2024 and an additional $5M legislative appropriation; (2) foundation grants including Meyer Memorial Trust and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals; and (3) individual charitable contributions channeled through the GiveGuide platform. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, voluntarily recognized a staff union with ILWU Local 5 in February 2023, and signed its first collective bargaining agreement on June 21, 2024. Headquartered at 510 SW 3rd Ave, Suite 310, Portland, Oregon, the organization operates exclusively within the state of Oregon.

Name

Neighborhood Partnerships

Legal name

Neighborhood Partnerships

Website

https://neighborhoodpartnerships.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oregon-based nonprofit founded in 1989 that administers the statewide Oregon IDA Initiative (matched savings program) and co-convenes housing and economic justice coalitions, serving low-income and BIPOC Oregonians across 35 of 36 state counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization Housing Programs (FSALAKAO)

Keywords

• Individual development accounts
• Affordable housing advocacy
• Community coalition building
• Economic justice organizing
• Matched savings programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: State funding through Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) to administer the Oregon IDA Initiative. Legislative appropriations support affordable housing and economic justice programs.
2. Foundation Grants: Funding from philanthropic foundations including Meyer Memorial Trust and others to support program operations, strategic initiatives, and racial equity work.
3. Individual Donations: Charitable contributions from individuals supporting housing and economic justice work in Oregon. Donations accepted through GiveGuide platform.
4. IDA Program Administration: Neighborhood Partnerships serves as the longtime administrator of the Oregon Individual Development Account Initiative, distributing state and federal funds to community-based organizations statewide.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Neighborhood Partnerships is a nonprofit organization that administers the Oregon Individual Development Account (IDA) Initiative, a matched savings program providing up to 5:1 matching to low-income Oregonians for homeownership, education, small business, or emergency savings. The organization also convenes the Oregon Housing Alliance (statewide housing advocacy coalition), Residents Organizing for Change (community organizing program), and the Oregon Economic Justice Roundtable, and runs the annual RE:Conference and Financial Coaching for Prosperity Training Series.

Product overview

Neighborhood Partnerships is a non-profit organization that offers a portfolio of programs focused on economic and housing justice in Oregon. The core offering is the Oregon IDA Initiative, a matched savings program that provides financial education and coaching to help low-income residents build assets. The organization also operates or hosts three coalitions: the Oregon Housing Alliance (advocacy), Residents Organizing for Change (ROC Oregon - grassroots organizing), and the Oregon Economic Justice Roundtable. An annual conference called RE:Conference provides training and networking. A Financial Coaching for Prosperity Training Series supports staff across the IDA provider network.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oregon IDA Initiative A matched savings account program providing up to 5:1 matching for low-income Oregonians pursuing homeownership, post-secondary education, small business ownership, or emergency savings. Delivered through a statewide network of 24+ community-based provider organizations across 35 of 36 Oregon counties, combined with financial education and coaching. Has served 17,000+ Oregonians with $68 million in matching dollars distributed.
• Oregon Housing Alliance A coalition of housing advocates and organizations co-convened by Neighborhood Partnerships to advance housing policy at the Oregon State Legislature. Works on tenant protections, affordable housing funding, and homelessness prevention. Holds annual Housing Opportunity Day where Oregonians meet directly with legislators about housing needs.
• Residents Organizing for Change (ROC Oregon) A grassroots community organizing initiative that centers the voices of residents directly impacted by housing instability, providing them a seat at the Oregon Housing Alliance decision-making table and supporting their own policy advocacy. Organizes with residents of affordable housing, people who need affordable housing, and front-line staff.
• Oregon Economic Justice Roundtable A coalition of funders, advocates, and nonprofits committed to advancing collective action for economic justice, with racial justice as a key platform piece and BIPOC-led decision-making.
• RE:Conference An annual two-day conference bringing together over 250 advocates, practitioners, and community members in Salem for education, networking, and strategy around housing and economic justice. Features workshops and an IDA Marketplace.
• Financial Coaching for Prosperity Training Series A 28-hour comprehensive training series for staff working with IDA savers, providing financial coaching instruction, tools, and practice to better serve program participants. Has trained 53 financial coaches statewide.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17,000+ Oregonians served by IDA program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Oregon Housing AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of housing advocates and organizations co-convened by Neighborhood Partnerships to advance housing policy at the Oregon Legislature. Works on tenant protections, affordable housing funding, and homelessness prevention. For 19 years, the Housing Alliance has brought Oregonians to the Capitol to meet with legislators.
• Residents Organizing for Change (ROC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organizing program launched by NP in 2018 in partnership with Community Change. Organizes with residents of affordable housing, people who need affordable housing, and front-line staff to center their voices in housing policy decisions. ROC leaders participate in Housing Alliance decision-making.
• Oregon Economic Justice RoundtablecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpace of funders, advocates, and nonprofits committed to advancing collective, sustained action for economic justice. Has called out racial justice as a key platform piece with BIPOC-led decision-making.
• Oregon IDA InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide matched savings program administered by Neighborhood Partnerships in partnership with Oregon Housing and Community Services. Network of 24+ community providers delivers IDAs to Oregonians in 35 of 36 counties. Has served 17,000+ Oregonians with $68 million in matching dollars.
• Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState of Oregon housing agency that partners with Neighborhood Partnerships to administer the IDA Initiative. Provides state funding and policy framework for the program.
• Kaiser Foundation HospitalssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunded the Financial Coaching for Prosperity Training Series, a 28-hour comprehensive training for 33 staff from 24 IDA Provider organizations across Oregon.
• Tahoma Peak SolutionssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndigenous-owned training organization with 15+ years of experience that delivered a 4-part DEI training series to IDA Providers covering Native American History, Indigenous Communications, Outreach and Working with Tribes, and Understanding Tribal Economies.
• ILWU Local 5coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabor union that represents Neighborhood Partnerships staff. NP voluntarily recognized the union in February 2023, and the first contract was signed June 21, 2024. Contract addresses benefits, pay, and flexible leave structure.
• UPRISE CollectivesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsulting firm that supported Neighborhood Partnerships' strategic planning process in 2021-2022, resulting in the organization's Identity Statement and Strategic Intention approved by the Board.
• Community ChangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization that partnered with NP to launch Residents Organizing for Change (ROC) in 2018, providing organizing expertise and methodology for centering voices of people directly impacted by housing instability.
• OnPoint Community Credit UnionminorOthersPlatinum sponsor of IDA Day 2023 event.
• Umpqua BankminorOthersPlatinum sponsor of IDA Day 2023 event.
• Point West Credit UnionminorOthersGold sponsor of IDA Day 2023 event.
• Oregon Division of Financial RegulationminorOthersSilver sponsor of IDA Day 2023 event.
• Business OregonminorOthersSilver sponsor of IDA Day 2023 event.
• AARP OregonminorOthersBronze sponsor of IDA Day 2023 event.
• Maps Community FoundationminorOthersBronze sponsor of IDA Day 2023 event.
• Banner BankminorOthersBronze sponsor of IDA Day 2023 event.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NPartnerships
• Facebookfacebook.com/neighborhoodpartnerships

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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