Barrio Action Youth & Family Center

What Barrio Action Youth & Family Center does

Barrio Action Youth & Family Center, legally "Barrio Action Youth and Community Center," is a 501(c)-style nonprofit founded in 1977 and headquartered at 4927 Huntington Dr. N, Los Angeles, California. The organization serves at-risk youth (ages 5-17) and low-income families across Northeast Los Angeles — including Lincoln Heights, El Sereno, and the North Hollenbeck area (Ramona Gardens) — through two integrated program lines: Youth Programs (Recreation, Tutoring & Homework Assistance, College Corner, Mental Health Services, Gang Reduction and Youth Development, and Pediatric Weight Management) and Family Programs (Parenting Classes, FamilySource Center services, Supportive Services, Multi-Benefit Screening, Case Management, Computer Classes, Financial Literacy, Tax Preparation, Domestic Violence Program, Job Readiness, Dance Classes, Arts & Crafts).

The operating model is service-delivery rather than product/technology-based; all programs are delivered free of charge to eligible low-income residents on-site at the approximately 20,000 sq. ft. facility, supplemented by a referral network of 10+ community partners. Technology assets are limited to a community computer lab and a web-based multi-benefit screening tool — there is no proprietary software product, AI capability, or app ecosystem.

Revenue is sourced from two streams: government contracts (the City of Los Angeles Community Investment for Families Department administers federal, state, and local resources channeled through the FamilySource Center contract, plus GRYD program funding) and donations/philanthropic support (via PayPal). The org employs approximately 15 staff, including President & CEO Tammy Membreno, and operates as a publicly funded community safety-net provider rather than a commercial enterprise. Adjacent offerings added over time include immigrant rights and LA wildfire disaster assistance resources.

Name

Barrio Action Youth & Family Center

Legal name

Barrio Action Youth and Community Center

Website

https://barrioaction.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Barrio Action Youth & Family Center is a 1977-founded Los Angeles nonprofit operating the Northeast LA FamilySource Center under contract with the City of LA, delivering free youth development, anti-gang, parenting, financial-literacy, and family-support services to at-risk youth and low-income families in Lincoln Heights, El Sereno, and surrounding areas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Youth development programs
• Family support services
• Nonprofit community center
• Anti-poverty 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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts: Operates the Northeast Los Angeles FamilySource Center under contract with the City of Los Angeles, funded through federal, state, and local resources administered by the City of Los Angeles Community Investment for Families Department.
2. Donations and Philanthropic Support: Accepts charitable donations through PayPal to support programs and services for youth and families.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Barrio Action Youth & Family Center is a community-based nonprofit that delivers free youth development programs (recreation, tutoring, college counseling, mental health, gang reduction, pediatric weight management) and family support programs (parenting classes, case management, financial literacy, tax preparation, job readiness, domestic violence support) primarily to low-income and at-risk residents of Los Angeles. It operates the Northeast Los Angeles FamilySource Center under contract with the City of Los Angeles and delivers all services through a single ~20,000 sq. ft. facility supported by a network of community partners.

Product overview

Barrio Action Youth & Family Center operates as a community-based nonprofit organization offering two primary program categories: Youth Programs and Family Programs. The Youth Programs suite includes Recreation, Tutoring & Homework Assistance, College Corner, Mental Health Services, Gang Reduction & Youth Development (GRYD), and Pediatric Weight Management. The Family Programs suite, delivered through the Northeast Los Angeles FamilySource Center, includes Parenting Classes, FamilySource Center services, Supportive Services, Multi-Benefit Screening, Case Management, Computer Lab, Financial Literacy, Tax Preparation Services, Domestic Violence Program, Job Readiness, Dance Classes, and Arts & Crafts. These programs work together as an integrated support system to empower youth and families in achieving academic success, economic self-sufficiency, and personal well-being.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Programs Comprehensive youth development services for youth ages 5-17 in Northeast Los Angeles, encompassing Recreation, Tutoring & Homework Assistance, College Corner (college counseling), Mental Health Services, Gang Reduction & Youth Development (GRYD), and Pediatric Weight Management. Designed to empower at-risk and high-risk youth to become leaders through academic support, recreation, counseling, and health programming.
• Family Programs (Northeast Los Angeles FamilySource Center) One-stop integrated FamilySource Center services for low-income LA City families and individuals, including Parenting Classes, Supportive Services, Multi-Benefit Screening, Case Management, Computer Classes, Financial Literacy (FDIC Money Smart-based), free Tax Preparation (EITC/VITA), Domestic Violence Program, Job Readiness, Dance Classes, and Arts & Crafts. Designed to help participants achieve long-term economic self-sufficiency.

Quantifiable outcome

• Comprehensive anti-poverty services helping families achieve long-term economic self-sufficiency by increasing household income and promoting financial stability

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and flagship.

• Plaza de la RazacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating organization providing cultural and educational services as part of the NorthEast FamilySource Center network. Located in the service area serving Lincoln Heights, El Sereno, and surrounding communities.
• Lincoln Heights Tutorial ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing tutorial services to youth in the Lincoln Heights area as part of the FamilySource Center referral network.
• Soledad Enrichment ActioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing youth enrichment and development services as part of the comprehensive service network.
• College Bridge AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner supporting college preparation and access services for youth participating in the College Corner program.
• Healing Urban BarriossupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization collaborating with the NorthEast FamilySource Center on urban community health initiatives.
• Los Angeles Boys and Girls ClubsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing youth development programs and services through referral and collaboration with the FamilySource Center.
• Urban 36ZerosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization collaborating on services for local residents.
• ALMA Family ServicessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily services provider offering support to families in the service area through the FamilySource Center network.
• HillsidessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health and social services organization providing support services through referral.
• EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal tax credit program partnership providing free tax preparation services to eligible low-income individuals and families earning less than $60,000 annually.
• VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIRS-sponsored program partnership providing free tax preparation services to low-income community members.
• QueensCare E.N.E.R.G.Y. ProgramsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing pediatric weight management and healthy lifestyle education programs for families.
• City of Los Angeles Community Investment for Families DepartmentflagshipOthersPrimary government funder administering federal, state, and local resources. Barrio Action operates the Northeast Los Angeles FamilySource Center under contract with the City of Los Angeles.
• Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa's Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD)flagshipOthersGRYD program established in 2007 to foster youth development and reduce gang influence. Barrio Action provides gang prevention services for the North Hollenbeck area including Ramona Gardens, Lincoln Heights, and El Sereno.
• FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial education content provider. Financial literacy workshops are based on the FDIC Money Smart program for adults outside the financial mainstream.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Para Los Niños: LA-based nonprofit providing integrated youth and family services including education, mental health, and family support to low-income communities — directly comparable to Barrio Action's one-stop FamilySource Center model serving a similar population.
• New Economics for Women (NEW): Another City of LA FamilySource Center operator delivering integrated education, workforce, housing, and family support services — a direct peer sharing the same funder relationship and service-delivery model as Barrio Action.
• Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE): Operates a Los Angeles FamilySource Center under contract with the City of LA alongside Barrio Action, providing case management, financial literacy, workforce development, and youth services to low-income families in an adjacent service area.
• Alma Family Services: LA-based nonprofit delivering family support, mental health, and youth services to Latino communities in the same Northeast LA service area; a listed partner and directly comparable community-based provider.
• Hillsides: LA nonprofit providing mental health, social services, and youth/family support programs — a listed Barrio Action partner operating comparable wraparound services for vulnerable children and families.
• All Peoples Community Center: Historic LA community center providing youth programs, family services, recreation, and social services to low-income residents in South LA — same operating category and target population as Barrio Action.
• Soledad Enrichment Action (SEA): LA-area youth and family services nonprofit providing education, college access, and family support — a listed Barrio Action partner with directly comparable program offerings and target population.
• Community Build Inc: LA-based nonprofit offering youth development, education, family services, and community-based programs in a similar urban low-income service model with comparable scale and mission.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Nationwide youth development organization with LA-area clubs (including partnership overlap with Barrio Action) offering recreation, tutoring, and youth programming — broader incumbent serving overlapping youth segments through a different delivery model.
• Children's Bureau of Southern California: Established LA nonprofit providing family services, foster care, adoption, and prevention programs across Southern California — broader incumbent in the same community-based social services category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BarrioAction
• Facebookfacebook.com/barrioaction
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/barrio-action-youth-and-family-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/barrioaction

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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