Kingdom Community

What Kingdom Community does

Kingdom Community, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community development corporation founded on March 29, 2005 by Dr. John T. Abercrombie and headquartered at 5151 W. Madison St., Chicago, Illinois. The organization delivers HUD-certified housing counseling and related community development services to underserved residents of three specific Chicago neighborhoods — Austin, Lawndale, and Garfield Park — and reports having served over 4,000 individuals and families cumulatively through workshops, referrals, and employment pathways.

The service portfolio centers on free, in-person housing and financial counseling: pre-purchase and post-purchase homebuyer counseling, foreclosure prevention, financial literacy workshops, rental assistance including Section 8 voucher support, debt and credit management, fair housing education, reverse mortgage counseling, mortgage modification and refinancing guidance, and scam prevention. Service delivery is exclusively human-mediated through counselors with 10+ years of experience who are trained by NeighborWorks America, including a HUD-Certified Housing Counselor on staff (Curtis King). The organization also runs a youth employment vertical for ages 14–24 through partnership with the City of Chicago's One Summer Chicago initiative. There is no proprietary technology platform, mobile app, or API; services are delivered at the Chicago office and through community workshops.

The revenue model is donations and grants — primarily institutional funding from banking partners (US Bank, PNC, Wintrust, Fifth Third, Wells Fargo, Community Bank), the Illinois Housing Development Authority, and private foundations (notably the Monroe Foundation). All services are provided free to clients regardless of income, and the organization operates with a lean team of 1–10 staff (firmographics). Distribution is direct and geography-bound to Chicago, with go-to-market driven by community workshops, organic social (Facebook, Twitter), the company's Wix-hosted website, mailing list, and referrals through government program partnerships. No equity funding, M&A, subsidiaries, or parent entity are present, consistent with a founder-led community nonprofit structure.

Name

Kingdom Community

Legal name

Kingdom Community, Inc.

Website

https://kingdomcommunityinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kingdom Community, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community development corporation providing free HUD-certified housing counseling, foreclosure prevention, and financial literacy services to underserved residents of Chicago's Austin, Lawndale, and Garfield Park neighborhoods.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development and Housing Counseling Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411)

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), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Housing counseling services
• Foreclosure prevention assistance
• Financial literacy education
• Community development programs
• Homebuyer education workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Kingdom Community operates as a 501c3 nonprofit organization funded through donations and grants from corporate partners including banks and foundations. Services are provided free of charge to all individuals regardless of income level.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kingdom Community, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) community development corporation that delivers free HUD-approved housing counseling and financial education services to underserved Chicago residents. Core offerings include pre-purchase and post-purchase homebuyer counseling, foreclosure prevention counseling, financial literacy workshops, rental and Section 8 assistance, debt and credit management counseling, fair housing education, reverse mortgage counseling, mortgage modification/refinancing counseling, and a youth employment program in partnership with One Summer Chicago. All services are provided at no cost to individuals on any income level through in-person counseling and workshops.

Product overview

Kingdom Community, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) community development corporation that provides housing counseling and community development services to underserved populations in Chicago's Austin, Lawndale, and Garfield Park communities. The organization operates as a single unified service offering centered around HUD-approved housing counseling, with no distinct software products or technology platforms. Services include pre-purchase and post-purchase counseling, foreclosure prevention, financial literacy education, rental assistance, and youth employment programs through the One Summer Chicago initiative. All services are free to individuals on all income levels and delivered through in-person counseling and workshops.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Purchase Counseling Housing counseling that provides first-time homebuyers with key information on purchasing a home, including what to expect and the parties involved in transitioning from renting to owning. Delivered free of charge to individuals on all income levels.
• Post-Purchase Counseling Counseling services supporting homeowners after purchasing a home, including ongoing financial guidance and homeownership sustainability support. Delivered free of charge.
• Foreclosure Prevention Counseling Counseling for homeowners facing foreclosure, covering the foreclosure process and prevention strategies to help families avoid losing their homes. Delivered free of charge.
• Financial Literacy Workshops Educational workshops covering credit management, budgeting, handling money responsibly, and obtaining a free credit report through one-on-one sessions with a counselor. Delivered free of charge.
• Homebuyer Education Workshops Workshops preparing potential homebuyers for the home purchasing process, complementing pre-purchase counseling. Delivered free of charge.
• Rental Assistance and Section 8 Voucher Program Support Counseling and support services for renters, including assistance navigating the Section 8 voucher program. Delivered free of charge.
• Debt and Credit Management Counseling One-on-one counseling with a counselor to review credit, budget, and goals for obtaining financial stability. Delivered free of charge.
• Fair Housing Education Education services informing residents about fair housing rights and regulations. Delivered free of charge.
• Reverse Mortgage Counseling Workshop and counseling services covering reverse mortgage information and considerations for homeowners. Delivered free of charge.
• Mortgage Modification and Refinancing Counseling Counseling services helping homeowners understand and navigate mortgage modification and refinancing options. Delivered free of charge.
• Youth Employment Program (One Summer Chicago) Youth employment and internship opportunity program connecting young people ages 14 to 24 with summer job opportunities through the One Summer Chicago initiative. Delivered free of charge.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served over 4,000 individuals and families since inception

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NeighborWorks AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit that provides training and certification for housing counselors; Kingdom Community staff are trained by NeighborWorks America.
• One Summer ChicagominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment program partnership providing youth employment opportunities for young people ages 14 to 24 through summer jobs and internships.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Metropolitan Family Services: A large Chicago-area human services nonprofit offering housing counseling, financial education, and family support services—overlapping with Kingdom Community on housing counseling and community empowerment programs.
• Chicago Urban League: A larger, established Chicago nonprofit delivering housing counseling, economic empowerment, and workforce development programs. Overlaps significantly with Kingdom Community's housing and financial literacy offerings but operates a much broader portfolio.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Chicago: A national CDFI with strong Chicago presence that funds and supports community development organizations, including housing counseling providers. Comparable as a peer in the community development ecosystem with broader scale.

Direct peers

• Open Communities: A North Suburban Chicago nonprofit providing HUD-approved housing counseling, fair housing education, and financial literacy—comparable in service mix and HUD-certified counseling model.
• Spanish Coalition for Housing: A Chicago nonprofit delivering HUD-certified housing counseling, foreclosure prevention, and financial education in underserved communities—directly comparable to Kingdom Community's core service suite.
• Northwest Side Housing Center: A Chicago HUD-approved counseling agency providing pre-purchase counseling, foreclosure prevention, and financial education to underserved residents—highly comparable service mix targeting similar populations.
• Greater Southwest Development Corporation: A Chicago-based community development corporation serving underserved neighborhoods with housing counseling, economic development, and community support services—closely aligned with Kingdom Community's mission and operational model.
• Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago: A Chicago-based nonprofit providing HUD-approved housing counseling, foreclosure prevention, and homebuyer education. Directly comparable to Kingdom Community in mission, service offerings, and Chicago geographic focus, though at significantly greater scale.

Regional players

• Housing Action Illinois: A statewide Illinois coalition supporting affordable housing and counseling providers; thematically comparable as part of the broader housing counseling ecosystem in which Kingdom Community operates.

Emerging players

• Woodstock Institute: A Chicago-focused policy and research nonprofit advancing equitable lending and housing opportunity; adjacent peer addressing the systemic side of the housing challenges Kingdom Community services directly.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kingdomcomminc
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kingdom-communities-inc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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