Community Building Institute

What Community Building Institute does

Community Building Institute (CBI) is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2009 and headquartered at 800 Lafayette Ave in Middletown, Ohio, with 11-50 employees. The organization delivers a cradle-to-career continuum of community programs organized around four pillars: early education (Parent Resource Center, Family Zone), out-of-school enrichment (RISE Afterschool, RISE Summer Camp, RISE Leadership Academy), family engagement (the Robert 'Sonny' Hill Community Center), and workforce development (Community Staffing Solutions, RISE Industry Sector Program). It serves Middletown families with young children, K-12 youth, job seekers, and seniors through free and low-cost programs delivered on-site at the community center and across four Middletown Schools sites.

CBI's service platform is non-technological: programs are delivered via in-person staffing, physical facilities, and partner-organization referrals, with a thin digital layer consisting of off-the-shelf SaaS tools (Constant Contact for newsletters, Neon CRM for donations, Acuity Scheduling for coaching appointments, RunSignUp for event registration, Twilio for SMS, Zoom for virtual meetings, and Google Analytics). There is no proprietary software, AI/ML capability, or data flywheel disclosed. Newer offerings include RISE Legacy Link, a cybersecurity and digital literacy program for adults 50+ funded by a $20,000 Spectrum Digital Grant, and Community Staffing Solutions, which places job seekers into manufacturing, warehouse, clerical, and food service roles on a temp, temp-to-hire, and permanent basis.

Revenue is generated through a mix of donations, grants, facility rentals ($75/hour for banquet room and gymnasium plus $100 deposit), event registrations (Turkey Trot 5K at $35/participant, Middletown Rocks concert $60-$85, line dancing $5/session), and staffing placement fees. Most core programs are free to participants, making donor and grant funding structurally essential. The organization is governed by an independent board, holds a Charity Navigator badge, and reports no parent company, institutional investor, or ownership changes. Geographic scope is strictly Middletown, Ohio, with no disclosed expansion plans beyond the existing footprint.

Name

Community Building Institute

Legal name

Community Building Institute of Middletown

Website

https://cbimiddletown.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Community Building Institute is a Middletown, Ohio-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2009 that delivers cradle-to-career programming across early education, K-12 out-of-school enrichment, family engagement, and workforce development for local families, youth, job seekers, and seniors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB), Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAD), Family Engagement & Home–School Partnership Programs (EDACALAB)

Keywords

• Community nonprofit services
• Youth enrichment programs
• Workforce development services
• Early childhood education
• Community center operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Middletown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: CBI accepts donations from individuals and organizations to support cradle-to-career programming. The organization is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) entity.
2. Community Center Rentals: Members of the public may rent space at The Robert 'Sonny' Hill Jr. Community Center during weekends for events including banquet room and gymnasium rentals.
3. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from community events such as the Turkey Trot 5K, Middletown Rocks concert, and Line Dancing sessions. Turkey Trot registration is $35 per participant.
4. Grants and Digital Grants: CBI receives grant funding for specific programs such as the $20,000 Spectrum Digital Grant for the RISE Legacy Link cybersecurity program. Also operates under 21st Century Community Learning Center values.
5. Staffing Services: Community Staffing Solutions provides recruitment and staffing services to businesses, potentially on a fee basis for placements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Community Building Institute of Middletown is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers a cradle-to-career continuum of community programs across four pillars: early education (Parent Resource Center, Family Zone), out-of-school enrichment (RISE Afterschool, RISE Summer Camp, RISE Leadership Academy), family engagement (the Robert 'Sonny' Hill Community Center with event rentals), and workforce development (Community Staffing Solutions for employer placements and RISE Industry Sector Program). It also provides free adult education (HSE/ESOL) in partnership with Ohio Aspire and a cybersecurity training program (RISE Legacy Link) for adults aged 50 and older.

Product overview

Community Building Institute (CBI) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization operating a portfolio of community programs organized around four pillars: early education (Parent Resource Center, Family Zone), out-of-school enrichment (RISE Afterschool Program, RISE Summer Camp, RISE Leadership Academy), family engagement (Robert 'Sonny' Hill Community Center), and workforce development (Community Staffing Solutions, RISE Industry Sector Program). The organization provides direct services including adult education, cyber security training for seniors, and facility rentals, offering a unified cradle-to-career approach to community building in Middletown, Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Parent Resource Center (PRC): Provides families with free baby essentials such as diapers, wipes, and formula, along with early education resources and connections to quality pre-k programs.
• RISE Afterschool and Mentoring Program
• The Robert 'Sonny' Hill Community Center (RSHCC)
• Community Staffing Solutions

Products and services

• Parent Resource Center (PRC) Provides free baby essentials such as diapers, wipes, and formula to Middletown families along with early education resources and on-site programs to help children prepare for kindergarten, plus connections to existing quality pre-k programs.
• RISE Afterschool Program K-12 out-of-school program based on 21st Century Community Learning Center values, providing safe, diverse, and enriching academics and recreational activities while helping students develop social and emotional skills.
• RISE Summer Camp Summer enrichment program for youth providing continued educational and recreational activities during summer break as part of the RISE portfolio.
• RISE Leadership Academy Leadership development program for youth focused on personal performance, respect, integrity, determination, and effort.
• RISE Industry Sector Program Workforce development initiative as part of CBI's cradle-to-career approach, connecting youth to industry-specific career pathways.
• Robert 'Sonny' Hill Community Center (RSHCC) Community center providing a safe environment for recreation, athletic activities, educational opportunities, and event rentals, serving as the hub for many CBI programs.
• Community Staffing Solutions Workforce development service providing temp, temp-to-hire, and permanent placements to local manufacturing, warehouse, clerical, and food service employers, with ongoing coaching and skills assistance for job seekers.
• Adult Education (HSE/ESOL) Partnership with Ohio Aspire providing free High School Equivalency (HSE) classes and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes at the Robert 'Sonny' Hill Community Center.
• RISE Legacy Link Cybersecurity and digital literacy training program for adults aged 50 and older, covering password security, social media and email safety, and building everyday safe online habits.
• Evening Programs Recurring youth K-12 activities held Monday through Thursday from 3:30–5:00pm for open recreation with free snacks and meals, plus organized activities after 6:00pm.
• Facility Rentals Rental of Robert 'Sonny' Hill Jr. Community Center spaces including Banquet Room and Gymnasium at $75/hour with a $100 security deposit, available to the public for weekend events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students engage in safe, diverse, and enriching academics and recreational activities while developing social and emotional skills

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Middletown SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local school district for RISE Afterschool programming at multiple school sites including Rosa Parks Elementary, 6th Grade Center, Middle School, and High School
• Access CounselingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity counseling services partnership providing mental health and counseling resources to families engaged with CBI programs
• 3R DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing and development organization partnership supporting family stability resources
• SodexominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood service provider partnership likely supporting meal programs for youth during afterschool and summer programs
• United Missionary Food ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood service organization partnership supporting food assistance resources for families
• Primary Health SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider partnership offering health services and resources to community members through events like Community Health Fair
• Abilities FirstminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisability services organization partnership supporting inclusive programming and services
• Employment Success Program (ESP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration of community providers working together to increase families' ability to provide for themselves and become independent. Community Staffing Solutions is a member of this program.
• Ohio Aspire (Hamilton City Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Ohio Aspire (Hamilton City Schools branch) to provide free High School Equivalency (HSE) classes and English classes for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) at the Robert 'Sonny' Hill Community Center
• Dolly Parton's Imagination LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly literacy program partnership connecting families to free books for children through the MidPointe Library System
• City of Middletown Division of FireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFire department partnership providing community engagement activities such as Summer Spray Down events for youth programs

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• YMCA of Greater Cincinnati: Regional YMCA serving the same Southwestern Ohio geography as CBI, providing youth programs, family engagement, facility-based recreation, and community services — directly comparable to the Robert 'Sonny' Hill Community Center programming model.
• Cincinnati Works: Regional nonprofit focused on guiding low-income individuals to stable employment through coaching and barrier-removal — directly comparable to CBI's Community Staffing Solutions and Employment Success Program workforce development model.
• Goodwill Industries of the Ohio Valley: Regional Goodwill affiliate combining workforce development, staffing, job placement, and adult education across Ohio — closely parallel to CBI's Community Staffing Solutions plus adult HSE/ESOL partnership with Ohio Aspire.

Direct peers

• Junior Achievement of OKI Partners: Regional Junior Achievement chapter delivering workforce readiness, career exploration, and financial literacy programming to K-12 youth — overlapping meaningfully with CBI's RISE Industry Sector Program and career/work readiness mission.
• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit providing free afterschool programming to K-12 youth in underserved communities — directly comparable to CBI's RISE Afterschool Program in target population, free-of-charge model, and 21st Century-aligned enrichment curriculum.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butler County: Local chapter of the national youth-mentoring nonprofit operating in the same Butler County/Middletown geography with one-on-one mentoring for youth — directly comparable to CBI's RISE Afterschool and Mentoring program and Parenting Resource Family Engagement work.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National network of youth development clubs offering afterschool programs, mentoring, and career exploration. Highly comparable to CBI's RISE Afterschool and Leadership Academy, but operating at vastly greater scale and as a federated national nonprofit.
• United Way of Greater Cincinnati: Regional community-services funder and convener that both funds and competes with place-based nonprofits like CBI across early childhood, out-of-school time, and workforce development — comparable as both partner and competitor for philanthropic dollars.
• 4-H Youth Development (Ohio State University Extension): Land-grant-university-affiliated youth development program offering K-12 enrichment, leadership, and career exploration in Ohio — directly comparable to CBI's RISE Leadership Academy and youth skill-development programming.
• St. Vincent de Paul of Cincinnati: Regional faith-based social services nonprofit offering wraparound family support including food assistance, housing, and material aid — comparable to CBI's Family Zone, Parent Resource Center, and partnerships with food/housing providers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CBI_Middletown
• Facebookfacebook.com/CBIMiddletown
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/cbi-middletown-283287140
• Instagraminstagram.com/cbimiddletown

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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