KINGWOOD SERVICE ASSOCIATION PARKS FOUNDATION INC

What KINGWOOD SERVICE ASSOCIATION PARKS FOUNDATION INC does

Kingwood Service Association Parks Foundation Inc. is a Texas-incorporated non-profit corporation and 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization that manages community parks and provides civic and social welfare services for the Kingwood master-planned community in Houston, Texas. The organization oversees approximately 364.5 acres across five parks — East End Park (158.5 acres, an urban nature preserve with 3.5 miles of developed trails, 2 miles of natural trails, and 2 miles of Lake Houston frontage), River Grove Park (74 acres), Deer Ridge Park (63 acres), Creekwood Nature Area (50 acres), and Northpark Recreation Area (19 acres). Its core products are the KSA Parks Management service (park access control via numbered, vehicle-registered K-stickers; trail maintenance; wildlife preservation), the K Sticker Program for vehicle and boat trailer entry, and Community Association Membership Services that include pooled insurance administration reducing rates for member associations.

The Foundation arm generates revenue through donation programs including the Memorial Tree Planting Program ($300 per tree with a memorial page and dedication) and the Friends of Kingwood Parks tiered donation program ($25/$50/$100). Revenue also derives from membership dues paid by over 40 community associations, 5 community trail associations, and commercial members. The organization's customer base is segmented horizontally: Community Association Members (primary), Community Trail Associations, Commercial Members, and General Public/Donors. The technology stack is minimal — no app, no API, no proprietary platform; the website (kingwoodserviceassociation.org) serves primarily as an informational and community engagement channel, hosted by Kingwood Association Management. Governance is provided by a Board of Directors appointed by and representing each member community association, with Chris Manthei as President and Dee Price as Vice President of both KSA and the Foundation.

Name

KINGWOOD SERVICE ASSOCIATION PARKS FOUNDATION INC

Legal name

Kingwood Service Association Parks Foundation Inc.

Website

https://kingwoodserviceassociation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kingwood Service Association Parks Foundation Inc. is a Texas non-profit and 501(c)(3) that manages five community parks (~364.5 acres) and recreational amenities for the Kingwood, Texas master-planned community, funded through member dues and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Park Management

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Recreation, Ecotourism & Access Rights (Hunting, Fishing, Camping) (AFAMAMAD)

Keywords

• Community park management
• Nonprofit parks foundation
• Recreation amenities
• Community association services
• Trail maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kingwood Service Association (KSA) is a non-profit corporation that manages multiple community parks (East End Park, River Grove Park, Deer Ridge Park, Creekwood Nature Area, and Northpark Recreation Area) for the Kingwood, Texas area. The organization administers K-sticker vehicle access programs, provides liaison services between community organizations and local security/emergency services, and operates a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation arm that supports the Memorial Tree Planting Program and Friends of Kingwood Parks donation initiatives for park improvements and expansion.

Product overview

Kingwood Service Association (KSA) is a non-profit corporation that manages community parks and provides services to the Kingwood area in Houston, Texas. The organization operates as a platform managing five major parks (East End Park, River Grove, Deer Ridge, Creekwood Nature, and Northpark) offering recreational amenities including trails, sports facilities, and nature preserves. The KSA Parks Foundation, a separate 501(c)(3) charitable arm, handles donations and memorial programs. Access to parks requires K stickers registered to member vehicles. The portfolio includes both direct park management services and charitable fundraising programs through memorial tree planting and the Friends of Kingwood Parks initiative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KSA Parks Management Manages multiple community parks including East End Park (158.5 acres), River Grove Park (74 acres), Deer Ridge Park (63 acres), Creekwood Nature Area (50 acres), and Northpark Recreation Area (19 acres). Services include park access control via K stickers, trail maintenance, wildlife preservation, and community amenities for member community associations and residents.
• K Sticker Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Insurance rate reduction for all member community associations through pooled administration
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kingwood Alliance Soccer ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports organization that leases land at River Grove Park for soccer activities and at Northpark Recreation Area. KSA provides recreational facilities while the organization provides organized sports programming.
• Kingwood Youth LacrosseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth lacrosse organization that leases land at River Grove Park for lacrosse activities.
• Kingwood Adult Softball AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdult softball organization that leases land at Northpark Recreation Area for organized softball activities.
• Kingwood Girls Softball AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGirls softball organization that leases land at Northpark Recreation Area for organized softball activities.
• Kingwood/Forest Cove BaseballminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBaseball organization that leases land at Deer Ridge Park for baseball activities.
• Texas Heat Wave SoccerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoccer organization that leases land at Deer Ridge Park for soccer activities.
• Kingwood Horsemen's AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHorsemen's organization that leases land at Deer Ridge Park for equestrian activities.
• Lake Houston Nature ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNature club that conducts monthly bird walks at East End Park (second Saturday of each month, September through June). Has documented 141 bird species in East End Park and reports on meadow restoration success.
• Houston Audubon SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAudubon Society that has documented bird species in East End Park alongside Lake Houston Nature Club. Contributes to bird species documentation (141 species documented).
• Audubon SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided recommendations for meadow management in East End Park that KSA implements as part of conservation efforts.
• Kingwood Association ManagementcoreOthersProvides website hosting and management services for Kingwood Service Association. Website indicates 'This site is provided by Kingwood Association Management.'
• CenterPoint EnergyminorOthersUtility company that maintains streetlights throughout Houston. KSA website links to CenterPoint's streetlight outage reporting system for Kingwood residents.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• CCMC: Community association management firm specializing in large-scale, master-planned communities with on-site managers, amenity programming, and lifestyle services. Highly comparable to KSA's centralized administration of parks, trails, and community amenities for a single large community.
• RealManage: Community association management company serving HOAs, condominium associations, and master-planned communities across the U.S. with insurance, financial, and amenity management services — directly parallel to KSA's role.
• Planned Companies: Property and amenity management provider serving residential communities, condominiums, and HOAs with on-site staffing and maintenance. Comparable to KSA's day-to-day park operations and entryway maintenance functions.
• The Woodlands Township: A special-purpose district and quasi-governmental body in the Houston region that manages parks, recreation, community services, and entryways for a large master-planned community. Highly comparable to KSA in structure (community-funded, park-and-amenity operator) and geography (greater Houston).

Broad incumbents

• FirstService Residential: North America's largest community association management company, providing HOA and master-association services including insurance pooling, common-area maintenance, and amenity management. Comparable to KSA's role as a service administrator for 40+ community associations.
• Houston Parks and Recreation Department: Municipal agency managing parks, trails, and recreation programs across the City of Houston. Comparable to KSA in park operations scope and Houston-region service area, though operating at city rather than community scale.
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Department: State agency managing Texas state parks, natural areas, and wildlife programs. Comparable in park operations, trail management, and biodiversity stewardship — though at a state rather than community scale.
• Associa: Large community-association management firm offering insurance, financial, and operational services to HOAs and master-planned communities nationwide. Closely comparable to KSA's pooled insurance administration and liaison function for member associations.

Regional players

• Lake Houston Redevelopment Authority: Local government corporation in the Lake Houston area that administers public improvement districts and community development projects. Operates in the same geography as KSA with overlapping responsibility for community-serving infrastructure and amenities.

Others

• Kingwood Association Management: Adjacent management-services firm that provides website hosting and operational support specifically to the Kingwood Service Association. Acts as an enabling service provider rather than a competing entity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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