Mattie Rhodes Center

What Mattie Rhodes Center does

Mattie Rhodes Center is a Kansas City, Missouri-based nonprofit organization founded in 1894 as the Mattie Rhodes Memorial Society and now operating as a community-based behavioral health and social services provider with a 131+ year operating history. The organization is the only nationally accredited and state-certified fully bilingual/bicultural behavioral health care provider in the Greater Kansas City area, serving more than 1,000 individuals annually in Jackson County, Missouri and the surrounding metro area. It runs a portfolio of integrated programs across six core service lines: Community Behavioral Health (mental health therapy, family violence intervention, substance abuse treatment, in-school intervention), Youth Development (after-school arts, Soccer for Success, summer camps, leadership academy), Public Health via La Clinica (screenings, immunizations, mobile clinics), Cultural Arts (art gallery, Chicano and MUJER exhibitions, Day of the Dead), Community Economic Development (workforce development, Visionaries supportive living program for individuals with developmental disabilities), and Public Safety (violence prevention). Three operating locations anchor the work — administrative offices and behavioral health at 148 N. Topping Ave. (Northeast), the Cultural Center at 1701 Jarboe St. (Westside), and the Art Gallery at 919 W. 17th St. (Westside) — with an Early Learning Center operating as an internal division.

The organization's revenue model is diversified across three streams: (1) donations and fundraising events including an annual flagship Masquerade Gala (Arte Y Alma), Golf Tournament, IGNITE Day of the Dead, and smaller community events; (2) government and foundation grants, with named funders including Jackson County Community Mental Health Fund and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation; and (3) program and event fees, including Spring and Summer Art Camps ($110 full session / $35 per day) and IGNITE tickets ($55 each). Most behavioral health, public health, and youth services are delivered free of charge based on need. The go-to-market is community-led: services are delivered directly through physical locations rather than marketed at scale, with awareness driven by a multi-channel content footprint (blog, Twitter/X, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, email newsletter, in-person community events) and strong corporate sponsorship relationships (Hallmark at Challenge Level; Blue Cross Blue Shield KC, Kauffman Foundation, UMB, Commerce Bank at Sustaining Level; University Health and Greater KC Chamber of Commerce at Supporting Level). Customer segments consist of low-income, uninsured, Latino/immigrant, and youth populations across underserved Kansas City neighborhoods — segments selected on the basis of unmet social determinants of health rather than market size. The organization has no technology platform layer, no API, no proprietary software product, and operates in a relationship-intensive delivery model that depends on bilingual/bicultural clinical and community-engagement staff as its core operating asset.

Name

Mattie Rhodes Center

Legal name

Mattie Rhodes Center

Website

https://mattierhodes.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mattie Rhodes Center is a Kansas City nonprofit founded in 1894 that provides bilingual, bicultural behavioral health, youth development, cultural arts, and public health services to low-income, uninsured, and Latino community members across Jackson County, Missouri.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Other Individual and Family Services (62419), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

School-Based Mental & Behavioral Health Services (EDAJAIAB), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Health Promotion, Prevention & Community Health Programs (BPAIAJAC), Mental Health Counseling & Therapy Services (K–12) (EDAJALAG)

Keywords

• Behavioral health services
• Youth development programs
• Community health services
• Cultural arts programs
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization relies heavily on donations and fundraising events to support its programs. Annual fundraising events include the Brightening Lives Building Futures Luncheon, Golf Tournament, IGNITE Day of the Dead celebration, Masquerade Gala (Arte Y Alma), and various community events. Donations are solicited through the website and at events.
2. Program Fees: Revenue generated through fees for programs such as Spring Art Camp ($110 per child, $35 per day per child), Summer Art Camps, and other youth programming. Also includes ticket sales for events such as IGNITE ($55 per ticket).
3. Government and Foundation Grants: Funded by grants and partnerships with government entities and foundations. Mentioned grants include Jackson County Community Mental Health Fund, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, and various government program funding for public health and behavioral health services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Mattie Rhodes Center delivers community-based behavioral health, youth development, cultural arts, public health, and community economic development programs to underserved populations in Greater Kansas City. Services are delivered directly at three physical locations in Northeast and Westside Kansas City and include mental health counseling, family violence intervention, substance abuse treatment, in-school intervention, after-school arts, soccer programs, La Clinica public health services, and workforce/economic development. The organization is the only nationally accredited and state-certified bilingual/bicultural behavioral health provider in the Greater Kansas City area.

Product overview

Mattie Rhodes Center is a community-based social services organization offering a portfolio of integrated programs addressing social determinants of health. The core offerings include Community Behavioral Health (mental health counseling, family violence, substance abuse treatment), Youth Development (after-school arts, soccer programs, summer camps), Cultural Arts (art gallery, exhibitions, community events), Public Health (La Clinica community health services), Public Safety (violence intervention), Community Economic Development (workforce programs), and the Early Learning Center. The organization is the only nationally accredited, state-certified bilingual/bicultural behavioral health provider in Greater Kansas City.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Behavioral Health Behavioral health services for children, individuals, couples, and families including mental health counseling, family violence intervention, substance abuse treatment, and in-school intervention programs. Serves more than 1,000 individuals annually in Jackson County, Missouri and the surrounding metro area.
• Youth Services Youth and young adult programs focused on character building, social-emotional learning, and violence prevention, including Soccer for Success, Northeast Youth Programs, Westside Arts Education, and summer camps.
• Public Health / La Clinica Public health services aimed at increasing accessibility and affordability of healthcare among low-income and uninsured individuals through La Clinica and community health programs.
• Mattie Rhodes Early Learning Center Early childhood education programs that support academic growth and creativity through arts education for young children.
• Cultural Arts / Art Center & Gallery Cultural arts programming including art exhibitions, community arts events, Chicano art exhibits, Day of the Dead celebrations, and the annual MUJER exhibition celebrating women artists.
• Community Economic Development Economic development programs including workforce development for youth and adults and the Visionaries supportive living program serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Public Safety Violence intervention and prevention programs, substance abuse treatment, and resources for families who are victims of violence.
• Community Support Supportive living programs and emergency assistance for community members in need.
• Back to School Rally Annual event providing free school supplies, immunizations, health screenings, and community resources to 300+ children and families in need.
• Spring/Summer Art Camps Fee-based art camp programs for children ages 5–12, including full-session registration at $110 per child or $35 per day per child, with before/after care available.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves more than 1,000 individuals annually with behavioral health services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• The Museum of Kansas CityflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026Organized by Mattie Rhodes Center and presented in collaboration with The Museum of Kansas City, the 'Connecting Cultures Across Kansas City: The Hand-in-Hand Folk Art Collection' exhibition runs from June 12, 2026 to January 2027 at the Museum of Kansas City's Special Exhibition Gallery. Features over 200 rarely seen works of folk art from across the globe.
• Saint Luke's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2020Research partnership with Yale University and Saint Luke's Hospital to bring awareness to Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) through an interactive art project in historic Northeast Kansas City. Researchers from Yale and Saint Luke's collaborated with MRC to translate vascular health research back to the community.
• La Barra KCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for Banderazo Mexico community event celebrating Mexico's national soccer team before a game vs. South Africa. Mattie Rhodes and La Barra KC co-host food, music, drinks and community celebrations.
• Northeast Alliance Together (NEAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEAT developed a career mentorship program with Northeast High School and MRC. MRC is looking for volunteers to serve as career mentors. Mentorships begin as students return to in-person learning.
• Bridge Hill Eye and AccessKCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide eye exams and glasses at no cost to the community. Eye exams are provided at MRC's Northeast location. Participants may be eligible for optical vouchers based on household income and residency requirements.
• Take the StageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMRC partnered with Take the Stage for Camp WHAM, combining dance and performing arts with Mattie Rhodes' existing youth programming for a day camp offering awesome art and great dance moves.
• Boulevard Brewing Co.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue sponsor and partner for IGNITE: A Day of the Dead Celebration and Silent Auction. Boulevard Brewing Co. provides beverages and the Muehlebach Suite venue at 2501 Southwest Boulevard. All proceeds benefit MRC's Arts Education Programs.
• Multiple employers (Job Fair partners)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJob Fair held at MRC's Northeast location hosted employers including Jackson County, Assisted Transportation, Kansas City YMCA, Kansas City Fire Department, Synergy Home Care, and Ply Gem Siding Group. Contact: Sierra at [email protected].

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kansas City CARE Clinic: Kansas City nonprofit health clinic providing primary care, behavioral health, and social support services to underserved populations, including bilingual services — direct peer in community health and behavioral health delivery.
• Guadalupe Centers: Kansas City-based Latino cultural and educational nonprofit offering youth programs, education, and cultural arts — direct peer on cultural programming and Hispanic community focus.
• El Centro, Inc. Kansas City nonprofit providing social services, education, and community development programs primarily for the Hispanic community — direct peer in Latino-focused community services within the same metro.
• Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center: Kansas City-based Federally Qualified Health Center delivering primary care, behavioral health, and community social services to underserved populations, including bilingual services — directly comparable mission and population to Mattie Rhodes.
• Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City: Regional social services nonprofit providing behavioral health, family support, and senior services in Kansas City — comparable in scope, funding model (donations/grants), and integrated social services delivery.
• Don Bosco Centers: Kansas City nonprofit serving the Latino community with adult education, youth programs, family services, and community support — closely comparable culturally competent service model in the same geography.
• Community Services League: Eastern Jackson County social services agency providing emergency assistance, youth programs, and self-sufficiency services — direct peer in community-based social services within the same service region.
• Swope Health: Large Kansas City FQHC providing integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and social services across multiple locations — overlapping service portfolio, target population, and community-based delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Children's Mercy Kansas City: Large pediatric academic health system serving KC-area children including behavioral health services — broad incumbent that overlaps with Mattie Rhodes' youth and behavioral health programs but at significantly greater scale and clinical scope.

Emerging players

• Avenue of Life: Kansas City nonprofit focused on youth development, family services, and community support in underserved neighborhoods — emerging peer with overlapping youth and family services focus in the same metro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MattieRhodes
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/mattierhodes
• Facebookfacebook.com/mattierhodes.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mattie-rhodes-center
• Pinterestpinterest.com/mattierhodesart

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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