Hyattsville Community Development Corporation

What Hyattsville Community Development Corporation does

Hyattsville Community Development Corporation (HyCDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Hyattsville, Maryland, that focuses on community revitalization along the Route One Corridor in Prince George's County. Founded in 2001, the organization operates a portfolio of community development programs rather than a single product, including the annual Trolley Trail Day (now in its 5th year, spanning 15 activity hubs across six municipalities from College Park to Mount Rainier), the Hyattsville Arts Festival, the Trolley Trail Passport (a digital program powered by the Let's Rallie app connecting 18 local businesses), a Public Art Locator, a Business Directory, and a Small Business Guide. HyCDC also executes project-based initiatives such as the Wildcat Way outdoor classroom at César Chávez Dual Spanish Immersion Elementary School and the Riverdale Park Public Art Initiative. The organization serves local small businesses, artists, residents, educational institutions, and local government partners.

HyCDC's underlying technology is minimal and entirely third-party: a Webflow-hosted website, a Mailchimp newsletter, a Google Map for self-guided art tours, and the Let's Rallie mobile app for the Trolley Trail Passport. There is no proprietary technology platform, no software development capability disclosed, and no AI/ML application. Service delivery is achieved through direct community engagement, events, volunteer programs, and partnerships rather than through software products.

The organization's revenue model is typical of a small community-focused nonprofit, combining individual donations (tax-deductible under 501(c)(3) status), individual memberships at $20/year with a quarterly e-newsletter, one-time Arts Festival participation fees ($130 base, plus optional rentals up to $250 for food vendors), and project-specific grants from government agencies and foundations (e.g., $145,000 from Maryland DHCD and $70,000 from Nature Sacred for Wildcat Way). Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on annual events, social media, email, and partner networks rather than traditional sales channels. The organization is led by Executive Director Bronwyn King with a small staff of three and a 9-member volunteer board of directors.

Name

Hyattsville Community Development Corporation

Legal name

Hyattsville Community Development Corporation

Website

https://hycdc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hyattsville Community Development Corporation (HyCDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that drives community revitalization along the Route One Corridor in Prince George's County, Maryland, through events, public art, small business support, and grant-funded projects serving residents, artists, and local businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIANAE

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

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Housing, Urban Planning & Community Development

SECONDARYBPAIACAI

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

Keywords

• Community development services
• Small business support
• Public art programs
• Creative placemaking
• Nonprofit community revitalization

Headquarters

HQ city

Hyattsville

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from community members and supporters. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
2. Membership Fees: Individual membership available for $20 per year, with multi-year options (2 years $40, 3 years $60, 4 years $80, 5 years $100). Members receive quarterly e-newsletter.
3. Arts Festival Participation Fees: Base participation fee $130, tent rental $60, table/chair rental $40, shared tent $115, brewer's fee $180, food vendor fee $250.
4. Grant Funding: Secures grants from government agencies and foundations for specific projects (e.g., $145,000 from Maryland DHCD, $70,000 from Nature Sacred for Wildcat Way project).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HyCDC delivers community development services centered on small business support, public art installation and programming, and large community events along the Route 1 / Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail corridor. Its core sellable programs include the Trolley Trail Passport (a digital exploration program via the Let's Rallie app), the Hyattsville Arts Festival, a Public Art Locator, a Business Directory, a Small Business Guide, and project-based initiatives such as Wildcat Way and the Riverdale Park Public Art Initiative, all targeted at residents, artists, small businesses, and local partners in Prince George's County, Maryland.

Product overview

Hyattsville Community Development Corporation (HyCDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of community development programs rather than a single unified product. The core offerings include: the Trolley Trail Passport (digital app-based program via Let's Rallie), the annual Hyattsville Arts Festival, the Public Art Locator, Business Directory, Small Business Guide, and Project Management services. These programs collectively support small businesses, create vibrant public spaces, and advance creative placemaking. Programs like Wildcat Way and the Riverdale Park Public Art Initiative represent specific project-based offerings within this portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trolley Trail Passport A digital passport program featuring 18 trail-accessible local businesses (restaurants, breweries, shops) along the Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail / Route One Corridor, delivered through the Let's Rallie mobile app with interactive map, check-ins, rewards, progress tracking, and push notifications. Targeted at community residents and visitors exploring local bites, drinks, and shopping.
• Hyattsville Arts Festival Annual arts festival with paid exhibitor booths, vendor spaces, and participation opportunities for local artists, craftspeople, brewers, and food vendors. Participation is offered via tiered fees (e.g., $130 base, $180 brewer fee, $250 food vendor fee) plus optional rentals. Targeted at local artists, food vendors, and the broader Hyattsville community.
• Public Art Locator Interactive web-based resource and locator tool that helps residents and visitors find public art installations throughout Hyattsville and surrounding communities. Used for self-guided tours of creative placemaking installations.
• Business Directory A directory of local businesses in Hyattsville designed to help residents and visitors navigate and support local commerce along HyCDC-served corridors.
• Small Business Guide A resource guide providing startup assistance and business resources for entrepreneurs and small business owners in the Hyattsville area.
• Project Management Services Project management support services for small businesses and community development initiatives, including oversight of grant-funded capital projects (e.g., Wildcat Way outdoor classroom).
• Wildcat Way (Outdoor Classroom Project) An outdoor classroom project at César Chávez Dual Spanish Immersion Elementary School featuring calming spaces, environmental connection areas, and experiential learning infrastructure developed through a public-private partnership. Targeted at the school community and students for outdoor learning and emotional well-being.
• Riverdale Park Public Art Initiative A year-long temporary public art program featuring sculptures from six artists installed across Riverdale Park, accompanied by an interactive Google Map for self-guided tours. Targeted at local artists (for exhibition) and community residents (for engagement).
• Membership Program Annual individual membership program at $20/year (multi-year discounts available) providing a quarterly e-newsletter with updates on accomplishments and upcoming projects. Open to individuals 18 or older.
• Volunteer Program Volunteer opportunities supporting HyCDC's public art projects (mosaics and murals) and small business assistance initiatives in the Hyattsville area.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18 trail-accessible local businesses connected through Trolley Trail Passport program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• César Chávez Dual Spanish Immersion Elementary SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Five-year collaboration on Wildcat Way outdoor classroom project. Students served as design partners, contributing to layout ideas, science projects, and naming. PTO members provided hundreds of volunteer hours. Space officially opened June 15, 2026.
• Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Provided institutional coordination and facilities support to integrate Wildcat Way into school grounds. PGCPS Superintendent and Board Members participated in ribbon-cutting ceremony.
• EnviroCollabcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Landscape architecture firm providing technical design and site planning services for Wildcat Way project.
• Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Co-host of Trolley Trail Day and World Cup Watch Party. Provided park facilities and organizational support for community events.
• City of HyattsvillecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Municipal partner for Trolley Trail Day, World Cup Watch Party, and ongoing community development initiatives. Continued investment in public spaces along Trolley Trail.
• First Touch FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Youth soccer clinic partner for World Cup Watch Party. Coaches led passing, dribbling, and shooting drills before overseeing matches.
• Let's RalliecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Technology platform providing Trolley Trail Passport app with interactive map, check-ins, rewards, progress tracking, and push notifications for 18 trail-accessible destinations.
• Community Organizations (General)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious community organizations partner on events and projects including Riverdale Park Public Art Initiative, Trolley Trail Day planning, and neighborhood events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• East Baltimore Development Corporation: Baltimore-based community development nonprofit pursuing mixed-use revitalization, public art, and small business support. Comparable as a peer CDC model working on commercial corridor and creative placemaking in a Mid-Atlantic urban context.
• Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation (PGCEDC): County-level economic development organization serving the same Prince George's County geography as HyCDC, with overlapping small business and corridor revitalization mandates. Comparable as a public-private development intermediary in the same footprint.
• Anacostia Economic Development Corporation: A Washington, DC-based nonprofit community development corporation focused on commercial corridor revitalization and small business support in an adjacent DC suburb. Closely comparable operating model — place-based nonprofit CDC serving a corridor geography.

Others

• Maryland Nonprofits: State-level nonprofit association providing capacity-building, advocacy, and resources to Maryland-based nonprofits including CDCs. Comparable as a sector support organization operating in HyCDC's jurisdiction.
• National Council of Nonprofits: National membership association supporting the operational capacity of local nonprofits like HyCDC. Comparable as a sector umbrella rather than direct peer, providing shared services, policy advocacy, and benchmarking relevant to HyCDC's 501(c)(3) operating model.
• Main Street America (National Main Street Center): National movement supporting commercial corridor revitalization using the Main Street Approach. Comparable as a methodology peer — HyCDC's Route 1 Corridor work closely mirrors the Main Street four-point framework (economic vitality, design, promotion, organization).

Broad incumbents

• Enterprise Community Partners: Large national nonprofit focused on community development, affordable housing, and economic opportunity through place-based programs. Comparable to HyCDC in mission (commercial corridor revitalization, public space improvement) at much greater scale.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National nonprofit community development corporation supporting local CDCs with financing, grants, and capacity-building. Highly comparable as a peer CDO operating in the same sector and serving similar small business and place-based revitalization missions.

Emerging players

• Creative Alliance (Baltimore): Community-based nonprofit operating a community arts center and public programming with comparable community-event and creative-placemaking DNA. Comparable as a peer that combines arts programming with community development outcomes in a Mid-Atlantic urban context.

Direct peers

• Build Prince George's: Prince George's County-focused community development organization supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs. Closely comparable as a peer CDC working on the same corridor revitalization mission in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hyattsvillecdc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hyattsville-community-development-corporation

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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