Family First Community Center

What Family First Community Center does

Family First Community Center (FFCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community center located at 16200 116th Ave SE, Renton, Washington, founded by former NFL player Doug Baldwin Jr. and operated under legal entity Family First Community Center Foundation (EIN 83-1031937). It opened on June 26, 2023 on a 21,000 sq ft site provided by the Renton School District adjacent to Cascade Elementary School, serving the historically underserved Cascade and Benson Hill neighborhoods, where nearly 25% of the city's population resides and 58% of nearby Cascade Elementary students are eligible for free/reduced lunch.

The center delivers programming across five age-segmented cohorts — Toddlers (0-5), Young Children (elementary age), Teens (6th-12th grade), Families, and Adults & Seniors (50+) — using a targeted scheduling approach that dedicates specific weekday and weekend time blocks to each demographic (e.g., Seniors 9am-12pm, Teens 2:30pm-5:30pm weekdays). The facility houses a gymnasium, dance studio, fitness center, test kitchen, STEM lab/Makerspace, and Activities Lounge. Programming is largely delivered through a network of 15+ external partners rather than in-house staff, including HealthPoint (operating a six-room integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy clinic on-site), KCLS, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Environmental Science Center, Seattle Storm, Ballard FC / Bridges United Foundation, Rhapsody Project, Golden Sun Athletics, Three Trees Yoga, Selam Tigrigna School Service, and Priority Footwear.

Revenue is overwhelmingly philanthropic. The center offers most programs as free drop-in services; earned revenue is limited to a Community Meeting Room rental ($70/hour on Saturdays 2-6pm), and a small number of fee-based classes (e.g., $20 Kung Fu Staff, $75 Ballet Summer Camp), with scholarships available through the Christa Miller Memorial Fund. Operating support is drawn from private and corporate foundations (Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Boeing, BECU, Allen F. Phelps Foundation, Amazon), the City of Renton municipal arts and government funding, and Champions of Change Coalition fundraising events organized with former Seahawks teammates Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett. Leadership includes Executive Director Nate Robinson and Directors Alejandra Silva, Gary Barquet, and Jaylen Harris, with total disclosed staff of approximately 11.

Name

Family First Community Center

Legal name

Family First Community Center Foundation

Website

https://familyfirstrenton.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family First Community Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, 21,000 sq ft community facility in Renton, WA, founded in 2023 by Doug Baldwin Jr., serving the underserved Cascade/Benson Hill area with free, age-segmented programming, partner-delivered classes, and an embedded HealthPoint clinic for all community members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Recreation Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child Care Services (6244), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB), Family Entertainment Centers (Indoor развлечения: Arcade, Soft Play, Party Centers) (THAJAEAC)

Keywords

• Community center services
• Youth development programs
• Senior wellness programs
• Recreation facilities
• Early childhood education

Headquarters

HQ city

Renton

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropy: The primary revenue stream comes from donations from private and corporate foundations, corporate sponsors, public government funding, and individual donors. The center explicitly states it relies on these contributions to provide free membership and programming.
2. Room Rentals: The center generates revenue through renting its Community Meeting Room on Saturdays for meetings, at $70/hour with additional fees for presentation TV and food/drink counter space.
3. Program Fees: Some programs have associated fees (e.g., $20 Kung Fu Staff Class, $75 Ballet Summer Camp), though the center emphasizes free drop-in programming and offers scholarships through the Christa Miller Memorial Fund.
4. Grants and Government Funding: The center receives public government funding as part of its revenue mix, in addition to grants from organizations like the City of Renton Municipal Arts Commission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Family First Community Center operates a 21,000 sq ft state-of-the-art community center in Renton, WA offering free drop-in recreation, education, arts, and wellness programming segmented by age group (toddlers, young children, teens, families, adults and seniors). Core facility assets include a gymnasium, dance studio, fitness center, test kitchen, Makerspace/STEM lab, and an integrated on-site HealthPoint clinic providing medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. The center also generates fee-based revenue through select classes (e.g., Kung Fu Staff, Ballet Summer Camp) and Community Meeting Room rentals, while offering the Christa Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund for financial assistance.

Product overview

Family First Community Center is a 21,000 sq ft community center in Renton, WA offering a diverse portfolio of programs and services across five age segments: Toddlers, Young Children, Teens, Families, and Adults & Seniors. The center operates on a targeted scheduling approach with specific time blocks for each demographic. Core offerings include recreational facilities (gymnasium, dance studio, fitness room, makerspace), health services through an on-site HealthPoint clinic, and educational programs. The center partners with external organizations to deliver specialized programming including STEM courses, arts instruction, language learning, and sports clinics. Financial assistance is available through the Christa Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund for fee-based programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Center Facility Access
• Toddler Programs
• Young Children Programs
• Teen Programs
• Family Programs
• Adult & Senior Programs
• HealthPoint Clinic Services
• Ballet Summer Camp
• Kung Fu Staff Class
• Community Meeting Room Rental
• Christa Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 backpacks with school supplies distributed at First Annual Back-to-School Celebration (August 2024)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of RentoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey founding partner and municipal collaborator. Mayor Denis Law was instrumental in the initial vision for the community center. The city provides public government funding and support for the facility.
• Renton School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner providing school district property for the center location adjacent to Cascade Elementary School. The Makerspace belongs to the district and is used by students during school hours. Renton School District staff are welcome during teen programming hours.
• HealthPointcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner operating a full-service community health clinic within FFCC. HealthPoint has been serving the community since 1971 with over 20 locations. Provides medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services regardless of ability to pay.
• KCLS (King County Library System)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner providing Fiestas early literacy workshops conducted in Spanish, and Spanish Story Time programs. KCLS also sponsors Family Yoga through the Friends of the Fairwood Library.
• The Rhapsody ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner providing beginner guitar and ukulele classes at FFCC. Can provide instruments for participants who need to borrow.
• Environmental Science CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner providing Nature Storytime and Family Science Time programs with hands-on STEM activities and seasonal science themes.
• Seattle StormminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWNBA team program partner supporting community programming at FFCC.
• Ballard FC / Bridges United FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner providing monthly girls youth soccer clinic (ages 5-9) and free weekly youth soccer clinics. Formerly known as Ballard FC Foundation.
• BRAVEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner serving young people at FFCC.
• Pacific Northwest BalletcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner providing Ballet Basics summer camp instruction through dancer Destiny Wimpye.
• Golden Sun AthleticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner providing seated stretching, soft style kung fu, and kung fu staff classes for seniors through instructor Ricky Thatsanavongsa.
• Three Trees YogaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoga instructor Xiomara Melgar provides Family Yoga classes as a 200-Hour Certified Yoga Teacher from Three Trees Yoga.
• Selam Tigrigna School ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner providing Tigrigna Language and Culture Awareness classes covering language skills, history, culture, and geography of Eritrea and the nine tribes.
• Priority FootwearminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner providing diabetic shoe services with professional foot evaluations, Medicare-approved diabetic shoes, and custom orthotics for seniors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• 21st Century Community Learning Centers: Federal program funding before/after-school and summer learning in low-income schools. Comparable to FFCC's after-school programming for Cascade Elementary students and teen-focused offerings using district facilities.
• YMCA of Greater Seattle: Regional YMCA operating community recreation, fitness, and youth programming across the Puget Sound. Closely comparable to FFCC's mixed-age, free/low-cost community recreation and education model, with similar municipal and corporate partnerships.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth-focused community organization providing after-school programming, athletics, and mentoring. Comparable to FFCC's teen programming (Young Queens, AVELA STEM, ExpressIt!) and its youth-development orientation within an underserved neighborhood.
• Communities In Schools: National nonprofit embedding social services inside schools to support at-risk youth. Comparable to FFCC's co-location with Cascade Elementary and Renton School District, and its integrated youth-support programming.
• HealthPoint: Federally qualified health center operating 20+ clinics including the one embedded inside FFCC. Comparable as a community-health delivery partner and as a regional model for integrating primary care with social services.

Broad incumbents

• United Way of King County: Large umbrella nonprofit funding and coordinating community services across King County, including Renton. Comparable as a broader funder/convener in the same region, with overlapping corporate donor networks (Boeing, BECU, Amazon).
• Goodwill of the Olympics & Rainier Region: Regional nonprofit providing job training, youth programs, and community services across the Puget Sound. Comparable as a mission-driven community-services organization competing for similar donor and partner mindshare in the region.
• The Salvation Army: Established nonprofit operating community centers, food programs, and youth services nationwide. Comparable to FFCC's mixed-age community programming and faith-adjacent leadership (FFCC's Executive Director is a Pastor).

Regional players

• Renton Parks & Recreation: Municipal recreation provider serving the same city and overlapping programs (fitness, youth sports, senior activities). Comparable as a public-sector alternative for community recreation in FFCC's service area.
• Boys & Girls Club of Puget Sound: Regional affiliate of BGCA serving King and Pierce counties with club facilities offering youth programming, athletics, and academic support. Directly comparable to FFCC's teen-center model and serves overlapping Renton-area populations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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