Coppin Heights Community Development Corporation

What Coppin Heights Community Development Corporation does

Coppin Heights Community Development Corporation (CHCDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community development corporation founded in 1995 as a unit of Coppin State University and operating independently since 2014, headquartered at 2636 West North Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland. The organization is dedicated to affordable housing development and neighborhood revitalization in West Baltimore's Greater Coppin Heights/Rosemont community, operating through a coalition-based governance model with a 100+ member Steering Committee, Clergy Caucus, and Board of Trustees. CHCDC has completed 25+ community redevelopment projects and currently manages a development pipeline exceeding $77 million across three flagship housing initiatives: Parkway Overlook (180 units, $38M), Midtown at Coppin Heights (199 units, $39M), and Walbrook Mill Apartments (65 units, $17.8M, completed 2019-2020).

CHCDC's core 'products' are physical community development projects rather than technology platforms, including adaptive reuse (Hebrew Orphan Asylum as a healthcare hub anchored by Behavioral Health System Baltimore and the Baltimore City Health Department), mixed-use construction (The Mill on North food hall at 90,000 square feet), and affordable housing at 30%-60% AMI income bands. The technology stack is minimal, consisting of a Wix-hosted website with Donorbox donation integration, Google Analytics, Facebook, and Instagram; there is no proprietary software, AI/ML capability, or API surface. Services are delivered through direct development, co-development with private partners (Pax-Edwards, Osprey Property Company), and outsourced property management (Habitat America).

The business model is non-commercial: CHCDC secures grant funding (including $2M from Maryland Project CORE and $250K+ in BRNI grants from Maryland DHCD) and structures LIHTC-financed joint ventures with private developers to deliver affordable housing and community facilities. The organization is funded primarily through project-restricted grants and developer partnerships rather than earned revenue or product sales, with operating expenses supported by a small staff of five plus volunteers and Board members. The customer base consists of low-to-moderate income residents, faith-based institutions, small businesses, and community associations, with healthcare providers and government agencies serving as anchor tenants in completed mixed-use developments.

Name

Coppin Heights Community Development Corporation

Legal name

Coppin Heights Community Development Corporation, Inc.

Website

https://coppinheightscdc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Coppin Heights Community Development Corporation (CHCDC) is a Baltimore-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit developing affordable housing, healthcare facilities, and commercial space in West Baltimore's Greater Coppin Heights/Rosemont community through co-development with private partners and government grant funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: CHCDC has secured over $2M in grant funding, including $250,000+ in Baltimore Neighborhood Investment (BRNI) grants from Maryland DHCD for homeowner neighborhood improvements, and $2M Maryland Project CORE grant for initial acquisition, demolition and remediation.
2. Development Project Partnerships: Co-development of housing projects with private developers (Pax-Edwards, Osprey Property Company). Projects are financed through combination of state, local, and private resources including Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CHCDC is a nonprofit community development corporation that plans, co-develops, and stewards affordable housing and mixed-use real estate projects in West Baltimore's Greater Coppin Heights/Rosemont neighborhood. Its offerings include LIHTC-financed rental housing developments (Parkway Overlook, Midtown @ Coppin Heights, Walbrook Mill Apartments), adaptive-reuse community/healthcare facilities (Hebrew Orphan Asylum Center for Health Care and Healthy Living), a planned food hall (The Mill on North), and grant-funded homeowner and small business neighborhood improvement programs.

Product overview

Coppin Heights Community Development Corporation (CHCDC) is a nonprofit community development organization offering a portfolio of community redevelopment projects rather than a traditional product platform. The organization operates four main development projects: (1) Hebrew Orphan Asylum/HOA - a historic adaptive reuse healthcare hub, (2) Walbrook Mill Apartments - affordable mixed-income residential, (3) The Mill on North - a food hall/commercial space, and (4) two 'twinned' housing projects (Parkway Overlook at 180 units and Midtown @ Coppin Heights at 199 units). These projects are coordinated through volunteer staff and stakeholder coalitions, focusing on affordable housing, economic development, and healthcare access in West Baltimore.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parkway Overlook A 180-unit 'twinned' affordable housing project in Baltimore City, Maryland. The $38 million project combines 162 renovated units with 18 new construction units and is financed with state, local, and private resources along with both 9% and 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs), co-developed with Pax-Edwards and Osprey Property Company.
• Midtown @ Coppin Heights A 199-unit 'twinned' affordable housing project in Baltimore City, Maryland. The $39 million project mixes new construction and rehabilitation serving households at income bands from 30% to 60% of area median income, financed with state, local, and private resources and both 9% and 4% LIHTCs, co-developed with Pax-Edwards and Osprey Property Company.
• Hebrew Orphan Asylum / Center for Health Care and Healthy Living Historic adaptive-reuse redevelopment of the Hebrew Orphan Asylum building into a healthcare and healthy living hub in West Baltimore. The project co-locates organizations delivering medical and social services to low-income residents, including the Behavioral Health System Baltimore (BHSB) Stabilization Center for substance use disorder treatment.
• Walbrook Mill Apartments
• The Mill on North A 90,000-square-foot mixed-use food hall and commercial development with eight vendor stalls and a common seating area, part of the Walbrook Mill & Lumber Yard project. Designed to address the food desert in the Coppin Heights neighborhood, with Coppin University students as part of the customer base and vendors that will accept university meal plan and dining service cards.
• West North Avenue Revitalization Program A community development partnership with the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development to increase home ownership along West North Avenue. Includes purchase strategy for 20 unoccupied properties pending receivership and plans for new residential row house construction in the 2600-2800 blocks, supported by $250,000+ in Baltimore Neighborhood Investment (BRNI) grants for distribution to area homeowners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25+ projects completed since 1995
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Behavioral Health System Baltimore (BHSB)coreOthers · 1 January 2021Anchor sub-tenant in Hebrew Orphan Asylum redevelopment. Operates state-of-the-art Stabilization Center providing centralized location for first responders to connect people with substance use disorders to compassionate and timely care.
• Baltimore City Health DepartmentcoreOthers · 1 January 2021Opened COVID-19 Contact Tracing Center on upper floors of Hebrew Orphan Asylum in 2021. First floor support and operations center completed early 2022.
• Truist Bank (formerly BB&T)minorOthers · 1 January 2020Opened branch on first floor of Walbrook Mill in February 2020, providing banking services to residents and community.
• Habitat AmericacoreOthers · 1 January 2019Property management firm specializing in affordable and accessible housing. On-site management company for 65-unit Walbrook Mill apartments since November 2019 leasing began.
• Pax-Edwards, LLC (PAX)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development partner for housing projects including Parkway Overlook (180 units, $38M) and Midtown at Coppin Heights (199 units, $39M). PAX collaborates with Osprey and CHCDC as part of LIHTC-financed 'twinned' project structure.
• Osprey Property Company II LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development partner for 'twinned' housing projects with Pax-Edwards and CHCDC. Projects financed with combination of state, local, private resources and both 9% and 4% LIHTCs.
• Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on West North Avenue revitalization including purchase strategy for 20 unoccupied properties, Project CORE $2M grant for Walbrook Mill remediation, and joint homeownership initiatives.
• Connie's Chicken and Waffles (Kari and Shawn Parker)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounders of Baltimore-based restaurant chain lead design and marketing team for The Mill on North food hall, recruiting potential vendors.
• Cross St. Partners (CSP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner listed on website partners section for community redevelopment projects.
• Neighborhood Housing Services of BaltimoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting affordable housing and community development initiatives.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National CDFI that funds and supports local CDCs on affordable housing and economic development projects. Highly comparable to CHCDC's community-led nonprofit model, but operates as an intermediary funder rather than a direct developer.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit CDFI investing in affordable housing and community development across the U.S. Directly comparable to CHCDC's affordable housing development mission, but operates at vastly greater national scale with in-house financing capabilities CHCDC lacks.
• National Development Council (NDC): National nonprofit providing financing and technical assistance for affordable housing and community development. Comparable to CHCDC's nonprofit CDC model and LIHTC utilization, but functions primarily as a capital and advisory intermediary.

Direct peers

• Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore: Baltimore-based nonprofit CDC offering affordable housing development, homeowner counseling, and community revitalization programs. Explicitly listed as a CHCDC partner and directly comparable in mission, geography, and service offering.
• The Community Builders: Nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator with a national portfolio of mixed-income communities. Comparable to CHCDC's mixed-income affordable housing development (30%–60% AMI) and use of LIHTC financing, though at materially larger scale.
• Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake: Baltimore-area Habitat affiliate focused on affordable homeownership and community revitalization. Directly comparable to CHCDC's affordable housing development work and West Baltimore geographic focus, with similar reliance on volunteer engagement and grant funding.
• ReBUILD Metro: Baltimore-based nonprofit CDC focused on affordable housing, workforce development, and community revitalization in East Baltimore. Directly comparable mission, geography, and LIHTC-financed development model to CHCDC.
• East Baltimore Development Inc. (EBDI): Baltimore-based community development corporation redeveloping the Eager Park neighborhood with mixed-income housing and community facilities. Closely comparable to CHCDC as a place-based CDC leveraging public-private partnerships and LIHTC financing in Baltimore.

Others

• Grounded Solutions Network: National network supporting community land trusts and shared equity homeownership models. Relevant given CHCDC's Program Manager is working to reinstate the Coppin Heights Community Land Trust, making this a direct ecosystem/network peer.

Regional players

• Baltimore Housing Roundtable: Baltimore-focused coalition advocating for equitable affordable housing policy. Comparable to CHCDC in its Baltimore geographic focus and community-led approach, but operates as an advocacy organization rather than a direct developer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CoppinHeightsCDC
• Instagraminstagram.com/coppinheightscdc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coppin-heights-cdc

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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