West Angeles Community Development

What West Angeles Community Development does

West Angeles Community Development Corporation (West Angeles CDC, DBA WACDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community development corporation founded in 1993 and headquartered at 6028 Crenshaw Blvd in South Los Angeles. It delivers an integrated portfolio of community programs spanning affordable housing development and management, homeownership education and foreclosure-prevention counseling, youth leadership development (Young 'N LA), foster-family support (3FN - Faith Foster Families Network), entrepreneurial training, and community wellness. Programs are delivered through the headquarters site, off-site community events (H.O.M.E. Fairs, health fairs, homebuyer workshops), and partner locations including West Angeles COGIC, the Mexican Consulate General of Los Angeles, and Goodwill Southern California. Most services are provided free of charge; the only documented programmatic charge is a $59 manual/materials fee for the Entrepreneurial Training Course.

The organization's business model is donation-dependent. Revenue streams include tax-deductible contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations, plus minor program-fee income; funding is supported by a broad partner ecosystem that includes HUD, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase, the Ahmanson Foundation, The California Endowment, United Way of Southern California, Kaiser Permanente, MacKenzie Scott's Yield Giving Open Call, Los Angeles City Council Districts 8 and 10, and the LA County Second Supervisorial District. The organization has no technology product platform, no disclosed APIs or applications, and operates with 11-50 employees across an integrated set of service lines anchored by signature recurring events such as the annual Unity Awards Gala (30th edition held January 2024) and the recently opened Wellness Center (grand soft opening October 17, 2024).

Distribution is hyper-local, focused on South Los Angeles with reach into the broader Greater Los Angeles area. Community engagement is driven by a community-led and event-driven go-to-market model using faith-based networks, neighborhood workshops, and direct service delivery rather than digital sales channels. The organization is privately held as a nonprofit, has no parent company, and does not appear in public capital markets.

Name

West Angeles Community Development

Legal name

West Angeles Community Development Corporation

Website

https://westangelescdc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

West Angeles Community Development Corporation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community development corporation serving South Los Angeles with affordable housing, homeownership counseling, youth leadership, foster-family support, and wellness programs funded primarily through donations and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGALAC

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Enterprises & Impact Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAEAL

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAGADAD

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGADAO

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGADAI

Youth Leadership, Civic Education & Service-Learning Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYFSALAKAO

Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization Housing Programs

Financial & Insurance/Mortgage & Housing Finance/Housing Finance Agencies & Government-Sponsored Housing Programs

Keywords

• Affordable housing development
• Community development services
• Homebuyer education
• Youth mentorship programs
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, West Angeles CDC relies on tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund its community development programs including affordable housing, wellness services, and economic empowerment initiatives.
2. Program Services Revenue: Revenue generated from program fees such as the Entrepreneurial Training Course ($59 training manual and materials fee), and services including homeownership counseling and community assistance programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

West Angeles Community Development Corporation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community development organization that delivers affordable housing development and management, free homeownership education and foreclosure prevention counseling, wellness services through its Wellness Center, youth leadership development via the Young 'N L.A. program, entrepreneurial training, and foster family support through the 3FN Faith Foster Families Network. Services are provided primarily free of charge to residents of South Los Angeles and surrounding communities.

Product overview

West Angeles Community Development Corporation (West Angeles CDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community development organization offering community services through multiple programs including a Wellness Center, community housing initiatives, financial wealth building programs, homebuyer education, entrepreneurial training, and youth mentorship. It does not offer a technology product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wellness Center: A facility dedicated to serving the South Los Angeles community by promoting wellness encompassing body, mind, and spirit, offering free compassionate support.
• H.O.M.E. Fair
• Unity Awards Gala
• Young 'N LA
• 3FN - Faith Foster Families Network
• Great Streets Initiative
• Manchester

Products and services

• Wellness Center A facility dedicated to serving the South Los Angeles community by promoting wellness encompassing body, mind, and spirit, offering free compassionate support. The center held its grand soft opening on October 17, 2024.
• Homeownership Education Course Free HUD-approved homebuyer education course offered to South Los Angeles residents, providing training on the home buying process, credit preparation, and homeownership responsibilities.
• Foreclosure Prevention Counseling Free foreclosure prevention counseling services for homeowners in financial hardship, providing one-on-one guidance to help homeowners retain their homes.
• Entrepreneurial Training Course Small business training course for aspiring entrepreneurs, charging a one-time $59 fee for the training manual and materials.
• Community Housing (Manchester and THE CURVE @ WA) Affordable housing development and management portfolio including Manchester property and THE CURVE @ WA (groundbreaking held June 29, 2018), serving South Los Angeles residents.
• WA City Place Senior Apartments Affordable senior housing development providing independent living options for low-income senior residents in South Los Angeles.
• Young 'N L.A. Youth Leadership Program Youth leadership development program for minority males ages 14-21 who have been or are currently on probation, offering academic support, job preparation, training, placement, and entrepreneurial development in partnership with Goodwill Southern California.
• 3FN Faith Foster Families Network Program providing support for foster families and at-risk families including the Effective Black Parenting course and family stability resources.
• Community Services and Outreach Department (CAD) Outreach department connecting South Los Angeles residents to community resources, case management, and assistance programs.
• Financial Wealth Building Program Financial education and wealth-building program supporting South Los Angeles residents in building financial stability and assets.
• H.O.M.E. Fair (Home Ownership Made Easy) Annual free community event providing education on homeownership and wealth building for South Los Angeles residents.
• Great Streets Initiative (Hyde Park) Community partnership program focused on reimagining streets and public spaces at 54th Street and Crenshaw Boulevard in Hyde Park, funded by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's 2016 Great Streets Challenge.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

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

• Enterprise Community PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit organization working to create opportunity for low- and moderate-income people through affordable housing and community development.
• NeighborWorks AmericamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit organization that provides training, connections, and resources for community development.
• Fannie MaecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment-sponsored enterprise providing mortgage financing support and homeownership resources.
• Freddie MaccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment-sponsored enterprise supporting mortgage markets and homeownership education.
• Los Angeles City Council District 10majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity council district providing government support and collaboration for community development initiatives.
• Los Angeles City Council District 8majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity council district providing government support and collaboration for South LA community initiatives.
• Goodwill Southern CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Young 'N L.A. youth leadership development program providing job training and placement services.
• United Way of Southern CaliforniamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit federation supporting community health, financial stability, and education programs.
• Los Angeles County Second Supervisorial DistrictmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government providing support for community development and social services.
• Kaiser PermanenteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider potentially supporting wellness center and health fair initiatives.
• West Angeles COGICcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch of God in Christ denomination providing faith-based community anchor and venue support.
• Mexican Consulate General of Los AngelesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Spanish-language homebuyer education workshops serving Latino community.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• InnerCity Struggle: East LA-based youth organizing and community development nonprofit. Comparable focus on youth civic engagement, leadership development, and community advocacy in LA's underserved neighborhoods.
• Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD): LA-based nonprofit providing workforce development, youth programs, and affordable housing in South LA and surrounding areas. Closely overlaps with West Angeles CDC's youth (Young 'N LA) and economic empowerment programs.
• Abode Communities: LA-based nonprofit affordable housing developer and service provider operating in similar South LA and broader LA neighborhoods. Directly comparable mission (housing + community services for low-income residents) and similar LIHTC-driven development model.
• LINC Housing: Long-standing California nonprofit affordable housing developer with service-enriched properties in Southern California. Comparable in integrating resident services with affordable housing and operating in the same LA housing ecosystem.
• T.R.U.S.T. South Los Angeles: South LA community land trust and affordable housing developer. Comparable focus on preserving affordability and community ownership in the same Crenshaw/Hyde Park geography.
• Los Angeles Neighborhood Housing Services (LA NHS / Rise): Historic LA-based CDC providing homeownership counseling, foreclosure prevention, and community development in South and East LA. Direct overlap on first-time homebuyer education and foreclosure prevention services.

Broad incumbents

• NeighborWorks America: National network of community development nonprofits providing training, capital, and certification. Comparable housing counseling and community development activities; serves as a capacity-building umbrella for West Angeles CDC.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit leader in affordable housing and community development and an existing strategic partner. Larger scale and broader geographic footprint, but directly comparable mission and capital channels.
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles: Major LA affiliate of a national affordable housing nonprofit. Comparable in offering homeownership pathways and community development in LA, though broader geographic reach and substantially larger capitalization.

Others

• The California Endowment: Private health foundation and existing financial partner. Comparable only as a community health funder in California; not a direct competitor but a key capital source for wellness programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WestAngelesCDC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TheWestAngelesCDC
• Facebookfacebook.com/WestAngelesCDC
• Instagraminstagram.com/westangelescdc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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