Bloomingdale Neighborhood Association

Name

Bloomingdale Neighborhood Association

Legal name

Bloomingdale Neighborhood Association, Inc.

Website

https://bloomingdale.life

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Association Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Townhome & PUD Association Management (BPAJAHAE), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

Keywords

• Community association services
• Neighborhood advocacy
• Community news publishing
• Resident membership programs
• Community event coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Valrico

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual voluntary membership dues set at $42 per household. All money collected from dues goes back into the community for programs and services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Bloomingdale Neighborhood Association is a volunteer-run 501(c)(4) nonprofit that serves as the sole master association for approximately 5,200 residences across 32 neighborhoods in Bloomingdale, Hillsborough County, Florida. It delivers community advocacy, publishes The Bloomingdale Gazette monthly newspaper, coordinates community events (Santa Visit, Bunny Visit, Food Truck Rallies, Clean-Up Day, Trivia Night), administers the BJ Stelter Scholarship and Yard of the Month program, and acts as a liaison between residents and Hillsborough County government. Membership is funded by $42 annual household dues, all of which are reinvested into community programs.

Product overview

Bloomingdale Neighborhood Association is a 501(c)(4) not-for-profit community organization serving approximately 5,200 residences across 32 neighborhoods in Hillsborough County, Florida. Founded in 1980, the BNA operates entirely through volunteer efforts. The organization provides community programs including The Bloomingdale Gazette (award-winning monthly newspaper), BNA Membership Program, BJ Stelter Scholarship for high school seniors, Yard of the Month recognition, Annual Clean-Up Day, Tastes & Treasures Food Truck Rallies, Santa Visit, Bunny Visit, and Trivia Night for Seeds of Hope. All membership dues and event revenues are reinvested into community services. The BNA maintains digital presence through its website, Facebook, and Instagram platforms for resident communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Bloomingdale Gazette: Award-winning community newspaper published since 1980, delivered digitally on the first Wednesday of each month. Won Hillsborough County Neighborhood Awards for Best Communications in 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2016-2017, 2018-2019, and 2019-2020.

Products and services

• The Bloomingdale Gazette Monthly community newspaper published since 1980 and delivered digitally on the first Wednesday of each month. Features local news, community events, school happenings, and business profiles for Bloomingdale residents. Has won multiple Hillsborough County Neighborhood Awards for Best Communications (2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2016-2017, 2018-2019, 2019-2020).
• BNA Membership Program Annual membership program for Bloomingdale residents at $42 per year. Members gain access to BNA programs and services, with all revenue reinvested into the community. The BNA represents nearly 5,200 residences across 32 neighborhoods through this program.
• BJ Stelter Scholarship A $2,000 annual scholarship created in 2006 to support outstanding Bloomingdale High School seniors. Named in honor of late principal B.J. Stelter, it recognizes students with strong academics, community involvement, and leadership pursuing college or vocational education.
• Yard of the Month Program Monthly recognition program established over 17 years ago to encourage property maintenance through reward and recognition. Winners receive a $25 Ace Hardware gift card and free Campo YMCA membership, with photos published in the Bloomingdale Gazette.
• Annual Clean-Up Day Annual community event providing residents free bulk trash drop-off within the community, including refrigerators, furniture, construction debris, and metals. Funded through Hillsborough County grant and volunteer support.
• Tastes & Treasures Food Truck Rallies Four annual food truck rallies hosted at Campo Family YMCA featuring local food trucks and craft vendors. Events run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., bringing community members together for food and connection.
• Santa Visit Annual holiday tradition since 1986 featuring Santa Claus visiting neighborhoods in a Corvette, distributing candy canes. The oldest BNA program still in existence, fostering community spirit and holiday celebration.
• Bunny Visit Easter event featuring the Easter Bunny parade through neighborhoods, distributing BNA Easter ducks. Community tradition started in 2021 to spread holiday cheer.
• Trivia for Seeds of Hope Annual trivia night fundraiser benefiting Seeds of Hope food pantry at Presbyterian Church of Bloomingdale. Event held at JF Kicks and generates approximately $1,000 annually for the local food assistance nonprofit.
• Digital Communications Platform Multi-platform digital communications system including website (www.bloomingdale.life), Facebook page, Instagram (@bloomingdale_neighborhood), and email alerts. The website launched in January 2000 and was revised in 2013 and 2021.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple consecutive Hillsborough County Neighborhood Awards for Best Communications (2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2016-2017, 2018-2019, 2019-2020)

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• JF KicksminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 July 2026JF Kicks at 3345 Lithia Pinecrest Road in Valrico hosts BNA's annual Trivia Night benefiting Seeds of Hope. Event held annually in July.
• Democratic Women's Club of Southeast Hillsborough CountyminorOthers · 4 February 2026Community organization that hosts events in the Bloomingdale area. Held Art Expo Fundraiser in honor of Sandra Morehouse at Campo Family YMCA.
• Seeds of HopecoreOthers · 24 January 2026Local nonprofit run by Presbyterian Church of Bloomingdale providing food assistance to neighbors every Thursday evening. BNA hosts annual Trivia Night fundraiser generating approximately $1,000 for the organization. Also supports Back-to-School Backpack Program.
• Ace Hardware (Bruce Korte)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAce Hardware, a locally-owned Bloomingdale business, has sponsored the Yard of the Month program since its beginning over 17 years ago. Provides a $25 gift card to the monthly winner.
• Campo Family YMCAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCampo Family YMCA is a sponsor of the Yard of the Month program offering membership benefits to winners. Also hosts Tastes & Treasures Food Truck Rallies at their parking lot location at 3414 Culbreath Road.
• Bloomingdale Band BoostersminorOthersParent organization supporting the Bloomingdale High School band program. Hosts Running of the Bulls 5K fundraiser benefiting band scholarships.
• Bloomingdale Special District (BSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBloomingdale Special District works alongside BNA for community services. Contact: 813-684-6667, [email protected], mydistrictwebsite.com
• Hillsborough CountycoreOthersGovernment partner for road maintenance, code enforcement, water services, and community programs. BNA acts as liaison between residents and county departments including Public Works, Code Enforcement, and Parks & Recreation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Nextdoor: A hyperlocal digital neighborhood platform. While not a peer in operating model, it is the primary alternative channel competing for residents' attention and community-news consumption in markets like Bloomingdale.
• United Way Suncoast: A regional nonprofit operating in Hillsborough County that convenes community programs similar in spirit to BNA's charitable and volunteer events (Trivia Night for Seeds of Hope, clean-up days, scholarships) — comparable as a community-coordination nonprofit in the same geography.
• Field Local Schools Foundation (community nonprofit benchmark): Council on Foundations is included as a benchmark for community-foundation models that support hyperlocal giving; comparable to BNA in mission-style community reinvestment, though at a larger scale.
• YMCA of the Suncoast (Campo Family YMCA): BNA's direct partner and co-host for community events (food truck rallies, Yard of the Month perks). Comparable as a community-facing organization serving the same Bloomingdale/Hillsborough audience with overlapping programming.

Broad incumbents

• National Civic League: A national nonprofit focused on civic engagement, community building, and democratic governance at the local level. BNA performs a similar — though much smaller-scale — civic-engagement role within a single community.
• Community Associations Institute (CAI): The national trade and education organization for the HOA and community-association industry. It is a broad incumbent peer because BNA operates in the same community-association ecosystem CAI serves, though CAI is membership/trade rather than a single-community operator.
• Florida Homeowners' Alliance: A state-level advocacy and resource organization for Florida HOA communities. Comparable to BNA as a civic/advocacy entity representing homeowner interests within Florida's regulatory environment for community associations.

Direct peers

• FishHawk Ranch Homeowners Association: A large planned-community HOA in Hillsborough County that performs a similar master-association role for multiple sub-neighborhoods, with comparable community events, communications, and amenities oversight — making it a directly comparable operating model.
• Bloomingdale Special District (BSD): An independent special taxing district providing municipal-style services to Bloomingdale. It is BNA's closest operational peer because it serves the exact same geography with overlapping community-service responsibilities (roads, code enforcement coordination, parks).

Emerging players

• CivicLex: An emerging civic technology and civic-engagement platform for local communities. It is comparable to BNA in function (resident communications, civic information) but delivers the role via a digital product rather than a volunteer association model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Bl.Neighbor1
• Instagraminstagram.com/bloomingdale_neighborhood
• Xx.com/BloomingdaleBNA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bloomingdale-neighborhood-association

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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