Garfield Park Neighborhoods Association

What Garfield Park Neighborhoods Association does

Garfield Park Neighborhoods Association (GPNA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit neighborhood association founded in 1970 and headquartered at 334 Burton St. SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It serves over 15,000 residents of the Garfield Park neighborhood — one of the largest and most diverse in Grand Rapids — through resident-led committees focused on Green Neighbors, Communication, Safety, and Neighborhood Development, plus community events (Dumpster Day, Annual Meeting, National Night Out) and a Block Leader Program that organizes neighbors at the block level. The organization also coordinates the Know Your Rights trainings through the City of Grand Rapids Office of Oversight and Public Accountability and runs bilingual (English/Spanish) outreach to serve Latino residents.

GPNA offers a portfolio of community services rather than technology products. Its revenue model is a mix of small-dollar membership donations (Household $25, Nonprofit $50, Business $75, with custom amounts from $5-$500 monthly or one-time), grants as a 501(c)(3), and minor earned income from Garfield Lodge event venue rentals at a flat $100 fee. Distribution occurs through a 17,000+ subscriber email newsletter (50% open rate in 2024), Facebook, door-to-door outreach, and a network of 50+ community partners spanning municipal departments, environmental groups, schools, and local business associations. The organization is governed by a 9-member board of directors and operates with a small paid staff led by Executive Director Katy Hoffman, with no proprietary technology platform, parent company, or institutional investor ownership structure.

Name

Garfield Park Neighborhoods Association

Legal name

Garfield Park Neighborhoods Association

Website

https://gpnagr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Garfield Park Neighborhoods Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1970 serving over 15,000 residents in Grand Rapids, Michigan through resident-led committees, community events, bilingual outreach, and partnerships with 50+ local organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Master-Planned Community & POA Management (BPAJAHAD)

Keywords

• Community organizing
• Neighborhood association
• Civic engagement
• Community development
• Resident advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Donations: GPNA operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entirely funded by grants and donors. Membership donations help encourage citizen participation and community involvement. Traditional household membership is $25, but donors can give anywhere from $5 to $500 on a monthly or one-time basis.
2. Grants: GPNA receives grant funding as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to support neighborhood programming and advocacy.
3. Lodge Rental: The Garfield Lodge is rented out as a small event venue for baby showers, community meetings, small family gatherings, and work retreats. Rental fee is a flat $100.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GPNA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit neighborhood association that serves the 15,000+ residents of the Garfield Park neighborhood in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It offers a membership program, community events (Dumpster Day, Annual Meeting, National Night Out), resident-led committees, a Block Leader volunteer program, a community email newsletter, and rents out the Garfield Lodge as a small event venue. Its core purpose is to improve neighborhood safety, quality of life, and civic connection through resident involvement and partnerships with city departments and 50+ community organizations.

Product overview

Garfield Park Neighborhoods Association (GPNA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit neighborhood association serving the Garfield Park area of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Rather than a unified technology platform, GPNA offers a portfolio of community services and programs including the GPNA Lodge rental (event venue), membership program, newsletter subscription, resident-led committees (Green Neighbors, Communication, Safety, Neighborhood Development), and community events (Dumpster Day, Annual Meeting, National Night Out). The organization also operates the Block Leader Program to connect neighbors on a block-by-block basis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GPNA Membership A tiered membership program for households, nonprofits, and businesses that funds GPNA's community development programs and provides citizen participation and community involvement support for Garfield Park homes, schools, and businesses.
• GPNA Lodge Rental A small event venue rental for baby showers, community meetings, small family gatherings, and work retreats. The Garfield Lodge is rented at a flat $100 fee and accommodates up to 30 people.
• Resident-Led Committees Resident-led committees focused on specific community issues including Green Neighbors (environmental improvement), Communication (neighbor outreach), Safety (community advocacy), and Neighborhood Development (housing, mobility, and business). Open to Garfield Park residents.
• Block Leader Program A volunteer program where neighbors serve as connectors on their blocks, building relationships with other neighbors, connecting them with GPNA, and sharing block concerns to strengthen community safety and awareness.
• Dumpster Day Annual spring community event where Garfield Park residents can unload bulk trash, furniture, appliances, and mattresses at provided dumpsters. Proof of residency is required.
• Annual Meeting Yearly community gathering where neighbors learn about GPNA accomplishments over the past year, help set priorities for the upcoming year, and connect with the board and staff over dinner.
• GPNA Newsletter Free email newsletter reaching approximately 17,000 neighbors with safety alerts, resources, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and news about local businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 65% of 2024 donors were new donors, indicating growing community engagement
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and active.

• City of Grand RapidscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPNA maintains ongoing collaboration with the City of Grand Rapids, including engagement with City Commissioners, GRFD, GRPD, and various city departments. GPNA advocates on behalf of residents regarding development projects, anti-displacement policies, and city services.
• Friends of Grand Rapids ParksmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPNA partners with Friends of Grand Rapids Parks on neighborhood park projects and green space improvements. Friends of GR Parks has expressed interest in initiating neighborhood projects in Garfield Park.
• Grand Rapids Public SchoolsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPNA collaborates with Grand Rapids Public Schools on community initiatives and youth programming within the Garfield Park neighborhood.
• The DiatribemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPNA partners with The Diatribe, a local media organization, for community engagement and storytelling initiatives.
• Burton Heights Business AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPNA has a strong relationship with the Burton Heights Business Association and is partnering on free community events. They collaborate on promoting investment and traffic calming in the South Side community.
• Alger Garfield Neighbors CollaborativemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPNA collaborates with the Alger Garfield Neighbors Collaborative on neighborhood initiatives and boundary awareness efforts.
• WMEAC (West Michigan Environmental Action Council)activeStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPNA has active environmental projects with WMEAC as part of their green initiatives and neighborhood beautification efforts.
• Plaster Creek StewardsactiveStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPNA partners with Plaster Creek Stewards on environmental projects and watershed stewardship in the neighborhood.
• Citizens Climate LobbyactiveStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPNA works with Citizens Climate Lobby on climate advocacy and environmental initiatives.
• Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds (LGROW)activeStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPNA engages with LGROW, a resource for adopting storm drains and watershed stewardship. Neighbors can adopt storm drains in the neighborhood through this partnership.
• Jade RabbitactiveStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPNA partnered with Jade Rabbit on tennis court garden improvements as part of neighborhood beautification initiatives.
• City of Grand Rapids Office of Oversight and Public Accountability (OPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOPA has run two Know Your Rights trainings for GPNA residents in the past year. OPA provides resources to reduce harm for community members and ensures understanding of city policies limiting cooperation with ICE.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Heritage Hill Neighborhood Association: Grand Rapids neighborhood association serving the historic Heritage Hill district. Directly comparable as a residential community organizing nonprofit with similar resident engagement and quality-of-life programs.
• Alger Garfield Neighbors Collaborative: Neighborhood collaborative in the adjacent Alger Garfield area of Grand Rapids, mentioned as an active GPNA partner. Directly comparable as a community organizing body with similar geographic focus and resident-led model.
• Eastown Community Association: Grand Rapids neighborhood association serving the Eastown area. Directly comparable as a community-based nonprofit focused on resident engagement, neighborhood improvement, and local quality of life programming.

Broad incumbents

• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National community development financial institution supporting neighborhood revitalization across the U.S. Comparable as a community development organization providing funding and capacity-building to local groups like GPNA.
• NeighborWorks America: National network of community development organizations focused on housing and resident empowerment. Comparable as a housing and community development nonprofit with similar resident organizing and neighborhood revitalization focus.
• Grand Rapids Urban League: Larger community advocacy organization serving Grand Rapids. Comparable as a broader-scope community organization with overlapping equity, civil rights, and community development programming beyond a single neighborhood.

Others

• Burton Heights Business Association: Business district association partnering with GPNA on free community events and traffic calming initiatives. Comparable as a geographically-defined collaborative organization with overlapping community focus but commercial rather than residential orientation.

Emerging players

• Center for Community Progress: National nonprofit focused on community revitalization and vacant property strategies, headquartered in Michigan. Comparable for its urban community development mission overlapping GPNA's housing and neighborhood improvement work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GPNAGRMI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/garfield-park-neighborhoods-association

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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