St. Mary's County Community Development Corporation

What St. Mary's County Community Development Corporation does

St. Mary's County Community Development Corporation (St. Mary's CDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community development organization headquartered in Lexington Park, Maryland, serving residents and small businesses of Lexington Park and St. Mary's County. Originally incorporated in 1985 as a quasi-governmental agency and spun off from county government in 2014, the organization operates a portfolio of community revitalization programs rather than a unified product: affordable housing (the 60-unit Patuxent Cove mixed-income complex developed with Conifer Realty, Three Oaks, and St. Mary's Housing Authority), public art and murals (Lexington Park Alive!, Health Hub Mural, Hopeful Project), the LMPP Community Garden, the Great Mills Road Clean Up annual event, bus shelter infrastructure, and the Speed Intervention Initiative.

The underlying operational model is grant-funded and partnership-driven rather than technology-based. Programs are delivered through in-person community engagement, volunteer events, and direct services, with no proprietary technology platform, software product, or digital infrastructure beyond a Zeffy donation portal, a Linktree page for garden communications, and a marketing website. There is no disclosed AI/ML capability, API, or data flywheel; technical execution relies on standard nonprofit web tooling.

The revenue model combines tax-deductible individual donations (online via Zeffy and direct mail), government grants (notably a $250,000 Maryland DHCD Community Legacy award in 2022 for bus shelters), in-kind contributions of goods and services, and indirect economic activity through co-developed housing and gardens. With a 5-employee operating base, the CDC is essentially a small-scale project originator and community convener that depends on a tight network of state, county, housing authority, and private developer partners to execute capital projects beyond its direct capacity.

Name

St. Mary's County Community Development Corporation

Legal name

St. Mary's County Community Development Corporation

Website

https://stmaryscdc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

St. Mary's County Community Development Corporation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Lexington Park, Maryland that serves county residents through affordable housing, public art, community gardens, bus shelters, and neighborhood revitalization programs, funded primarily by donations and state grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

akta.pro primary industry

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

State/Provincial Housing, Urban/Regional Planning & Community Development (BPAIABAM), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Community development programs
• Affordable housing services
• Public art installations
• Neighborhood revitalization
• Nonprofit community services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lexington Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual donations from community members supporting CDC operations, programs, and projects. Donations are tax-deductible and can be directed to specific programs or general operations.
2. Government Grants: State funding through Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Community Legacy program, including $250,000 award in 2022 for bus shelter installation.
3. In-Kind Donations: Contributions of goods and services, including garden supplies (soil, mulch, tools), professional services, and other in-kind support.

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Mary's County Community Development Corporation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates community development programs in Lexington Park and greater St. Mary's County, Maryland. Its offerings include affordable mixed-income housing (Patuxent Cove, 60 units), public art and mural installations, a community garden (LMPP), neighborhood clean-up events, and bus shelter and traffic safety infrastructure projects. Funding comes primarily from tax-deductible donations and state grants.

Product overview

St. Mary's County Community Development Corporation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering a portfolio of community development programs rather than a unified technology product. The organization's offerings include Public Art & Murals, the LMPP Community Garden, the Great Mills Road Clean Up initiative, Patuxent Cove affordable housing development, the Hopeful Project public art installation, the Bus Shelter Project, and the Speed Intervention Initiative. These programs collectively aim to beautify, revitalize, and strengthen Lexington Park and greater St. Mary's County through infrastructure development, community engagement, and neighborhood improvement projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Patuxent Cove: Affordable housing development - 60-unit mixed-income housing complex located at 22014 Pegg Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653, developed through partnerships with Three Oaks, St. Mary's Housing Authority, and Conifer Realty.
• LMPP Community Garden
• Hopeful Project

Products and services

• Patuxent Cove Affordable Housing 60-unit mixed-income affordable housing complex with one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments developed in partnership with Three Oaks, St. Mary's Housing Authority, and Conifer Realty, located near Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Lexington Park, MD.
• LMPP Community Garden Lexington Manor Passive Park Community Garden offering rental plots (in-ground, raised, and standing beds) for one-year terms starting March 1st, plus public gardening hours (Sundays and Wednesdays 4–7 PM) and ADA-accessible features for community members to grow fresh produce.
• Public Art & Murals Community art installations including the Lexington Park Alive! mural, Health Hub Mural, Artist Rainbow collage, and Wings Across Lexington Park portrait installation, created in collaboration with the St. Mary's County Arts Council for Lexington Park residents and visitors.
• Hopeful Project Public art installation featuring a lighted 'Hopeful' sign created by artist Charlie Hewitt, designed to strengthen community engagement and inspire optimism in the Lexington Park community.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sierra ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partner with Sierra Club and St. Mary's County Department of Recreation and Parks in spearheading the Community Garden Project in 2021, which became the LMPP Community Garden.
• Conifer RealtycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for Patuxent Cove affordable housing project. Conifer Realty manages leasing and property operations for the 60-unit mixed-income housing complex developed by St. Mary's CDC.
• Three OakscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Patuxent Cove affordable housing development, collaborating with St. Mary's CDC on the 60-unit mixed-income housing complex.
• St. Mary's Housing AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Patuxent Cove affordable housing development, working with St. Mary's CDC on housing initiatives for St. Mary's County residents.
• St. Mary's County Arts CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for public art and mural projects including Lexington Park Alive! mural, Health Hub Mural, Artist Rainbow, and Wings Across Lexington Park initiatives.
• St. Mary's County Department of Public Works and TransportationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partner for bus shelter installation (5 shelters in 2025), speed intervention initiatives in Patuxent Homes, and Hopeful Project community engagement surveys.
• St. Mary's County Department of Recreation and ParkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in LMPP Community Garden development, bringing together organizations for garden creation and operation. Collaborates on community garden planning and implementation.
• Feed St. Mary'sminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood bank partnership where excess produce from LMPP Community Garden's public section is donated to Feed St. Mary's for distribution to local food banks.
• University of Maryland Extension (UMD)minorOthersProvides gardening resources referenced on the LMPP Community Garden page including Ask UMD Extension, Vegetable Planting Calendar, and St. Mary's County Master Gardeners program.
• St. Mary's County Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in completing the Health Hub Mural in 2024, in collaboration with St. Mary's Arts Council and community members.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Conifer Realty: Affordable housing property management and development firm that operates Patuxent Cove on behalf of St. Mary's CDC and co-developers. Operates in the same affordable housing ecosystem but as a private-sector operator/developer rather than a community-based nonprofit.
• St. Mary's County Housing Authority: Local government housing authority that is both a direct partner on Patuxent Cove and an adjacent provider of affordable housing services in St. Mary's County. Not a peer in the competitive sense, but the closest local institutional counterpart for affordable housing delivery.

Regional players

• Maryland Nonprofits: Statewide association serving Maryland's nonprofit sector with advocacy, training, and capacity-building services. Comparable as a regional ecosystem partner that supports CDCs like St. Mary's CDC operating in Maryland.

Broad incumbents

• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National CDFI and community development intermediary that funds and supports local CDCs, affordable housing developers, and small businesses across the U.S. LISC operates at significantly greater scale than St. Mary's CDC and serves as a model for the kind of growth trajectory a successful local CDC could pursue.
• NeighborWorks America: National network of more than 250 community development nonprofits focused on affordable housing and community revitalization. NeighborWorks sets standards, provides funding, and supports local CDCs like St. Mary's CDC that pursue housing, neighborhood improvement, and resident engagement programs.

Direct peers

• Habitat for Humanity International: Global nonprofit that develops affordable housing in partnership with local affiliates, using volunteer labor, donations, and government partnerships. Comparable to St. Mary's CDC in its mix of housing development, donor-funded model, and local affiliate structure for community-based execution.
• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator serving low-income families, seniors, and individuals with special needs. Comparable to St. Mary's CDC in developing and operating mixed-income affordable housing using a partnership-driven, mission-aligned nonprofit model.
• Enterprise Community Partners: Major national nonprofit developer of affordable housing and community development partner with deep Maryland roots (headquartered in Columbia, MD). Enterprise directly operates programs parallel to St. Mary's CDC's Patuxent Cove and community revitalization work, including affordable housing development and neighborhood improvement.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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