Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council

What Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council does

Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council (INC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Community Development Corporation (CDC) headquartered at the Nutter Ivanhoe Neighborhood Center, 3700 Woodland Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri. Founded in 1967 and reorganized as a 501(c)(3) in 1997 by Alan A. Young and Yolanda Young, the organization serves the approximately 5,048 residents of the Ivanhoe neighborhood (31st to 47th Street, Prospect Avenue to Paseo Boulevard), a population that is 77.3% Black. INC operates six committees implementing a 100-point resident-developed Strategic Plan across six focus areas: Youth & Family, Crime & Safety, Housing & Economic Development, Beautification, Seniors, and Health. It runs programmatic offerings including Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts, STEM workshops, a community garden and farmers market, health fairs, block captain mobilization, and partnership-administered home repair programs (BRITE TIF, CDBG-funded Minor Home Repair and Rental Revitalization).

INC's core product surface is human-delivered community programming rather than technology. Its underlying infrastructure consists of a member-led governance structure (board of directors, voting membership at $2+/month), a block captain grassroots network, the owned Nutter Ivanhoe Neighborhood Center facility, and approximately 8-10 paid staff including Executive Director Alana Henry. The organization holds no patents, software products, or proprietary technology assets. Distribution is direct to residents via in-person events, monthly meetings, the neighborhood center, and outreach through the block captain network; digital channels are limited to a Facebook page, an Instagram account, and a Mailchimp newsletter.

INC's revenue model is a nonprofit grant-and-donation stack with no commercial product pricing. Documented revenue streams include government grants (Community Development Block Grant, BRITE TIF Home Repair Program), foundation grants (Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Award 2005 worth $200,000 operating + $100,000 training; Kauffman Foundation multi-year operating grant 2001), individual donations, $2+/month membership dues, partner-contributed resources (AARP, healthcare providers), and facility rental income. The customer base is entirely residential and geographically concentrated in one Kansas City neighborhood, with no enterprise or external customer segments served.

Name

Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council

Legal name

Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council

Website

https://incthrives.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council is a 501(c)(3) Community Development Corporation serving approximately 5,048 residents in Kansas City's Ivanhoe neighborhood through youth, housing, safety, beautification, senior, and health programs delivered via the Nutter Ivanhoe Neighborhood Center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG, Place-Based Initiatives) (BPAIANAE)

Keywords

• Community development programs
• Neighborhood revitalization services
• Housing rehabilitation programs
• Youth family services
• Community health programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Grants: Funding received from government grants, foundation grants, and program-specific funding such as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), BRITE TIF Home Repair Program, and other municipal programs.
2. Donations: Monetary donations from individuals, organizations, and supporters to support neighborhood initiatives, beautification projects, programming, and crime reduction efforts.
3. Membership Dues: Voting members pay monthly dues of at least $2 to become members of the Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council.
4. Partnership Revenue: Support and resources from partner organizations including AARP, healthcare providers, and community organizations that contribute to programming and operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council (INC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Community Development Corporation that delivers an integrated portfolio of neighborhood improvement programs across six focus areas: Youth & Family, Crime & Safety, Housing & Economic Development, Beautification, Seniors, and Health. Programs include youth development activities (Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, STEM workshops), minor home repair and rental revitalization, a community garden and farmers market, health fairs, anti-violence partnerships with the Kansas City Police Department, and neighborhood cleanups. Services are delivered primarily from the Nutter Ivanhoe Neighborhood Center at 3700 Woodland Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, to approximately 5,048 residents in the Ivanhoe neighborhood.

Product overview

Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council (INC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit neighborhood improvement organization offering a portfolio of community development programs and services centered at the Nutter Ivanhoe Neighborhood Center. The organization operates across six core focus areas: Youth & Family Programs (including Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, STEM workshops, and family events), Housing & Economic Development (rental programs, home repairs, and employment initiatives), Community Garden & Farmers Market (urban farming and food access), Health Programs (health fairs and partnerships with healthcare providers), Crime & Safety Initiatives (police partnerships and anti-violence programming), and Beautification Efforts (cleanups and code compliance). Additional services include the Block Captain Program for resident-led grassroots change, Facility Rental for community events, Monthly Member Meetings for engagement, and a Membership Program for voting privileges. The portfolio functions as an integrated community development approach rather than a unified software product or platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth & Family Programs Youth development and family support services including Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, sporting events, game nights, holiday events, senior cooking and technology classes, backpack giveaways, and STEM workshops. Intended for youth, families, and seniors in the Ivanhoe neighborhood.
• Housing & Economic Development Rental programs allowing residents to rent directly from the neighborhood, minor home repair assistance, employment coordination including partnerships with AARP to employ senior citizens, and community service hour programs. Intended for Ivanhoe residents, homeowners, landlords, and community members seeking employment.
• Community Garden & Farmers Market Urban farming and food access initiative featuring a community garden, farmers market, free produce days, and educational opportunities to address food insecurity and promote nutrition. Intended for Ivanhoe residents, including those experiencing food insecurity.
• Health Programs Health fairs and events conducted in partnership with healthcare providers to ensure neighbors have access to healthcare services. Intended for all Ivanhoe residents.
• Crime & Safety Initiatives Partnership with the Kansas City Police Department and the City of Kansas City to provide community engagement officers, crime updates, and anti-violence programming through block captains and the Crime & Safety committee. Intended for all neighborhood residents.
• Beautification Efforts Regular neighborhood cleanups, dumpster days, and partnerships with code officers from the City of Kansas City to maintain community beauty and safety. Intended for all Ivanhoe residents.
• Block Captain Program Resident-led grassroots change program enabling neighbors to become block captains to lead community initiatives and ensure resident voices are heard. Intended for Ivanhoe residents.
• Facility Rental Rental of Nutter Ivanhoe Neighborhood Center facilities for community events and activities. Intended for community groups, civic organizations, and individuals hosting events.
• Monthly Member Meetings Regular community meetings held on the 4th Saturday of each month at 2:00 p.m. for resident engagement and decision-making. Intended for Ivanhoe residents and community stakeholders.
• Membership Program Voting membership program with monthly dues of at least $2, providing residents and civic groups voting privileges on Council matters. Intended for Ivanhoe residents, civic groups, local organizations, churches, and individuals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served approximately 5,048 residents across the Ivanhoe neighborhood
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• AARPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAARP partners with Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council to employ senior citizens through the AARP Building & Maintenance program. This partnership provides employment opportunities for senior residents while supporting neighborhood beautification and maintenance initiatives.
• Kansas City Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Kansas City Police Department for community engagement, safety initiatives, and crime prevention. Community engagement officers regularly visit the Nutter Ivanhoe Neighborhood Center, patrol the neighborhood, and provide crime updates during monthly meetings.
• Kansas City Codes DepartmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the city's codes enforcement department to ensure neighborhood compliance with housing and building codes, address blight, and maintain community beautification standards.
• Legal Aid of Western MissourimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing legal assistance and resources to Ivanhoe residents who may need help with housing issues, tenant rights, or other legal matters affecting their wellbeing.
• Guidance Health PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership supporting health fairs, health-related events, and community health initiatives to ensure residents have access to healthcare resources and education.
• Kanbe's MarketsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting the farmers market and food access initiatives, helping to make nutritious fruits and vegetables more readily available to Ivanhoe residents.
• University of KansasmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with the University of Kansas in developing Ivanhoe's 100-point Strategic Plan, providing academic expertise and research support for neighborhood planning.
• University of Missouri Kansas CityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided marketing assistance for the development of Ivanhoe's strategic plan and neighborhood improvement initiatives.
• KaBOOM!majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered in 2002 to build a new playground area in Ivanhoe Park with 230 volunteers. The project transformed vacant land into a community recreation space.
• Truman Medical CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner that collaborated on the Ivanhoe Park playground project and continues to support community health initiatives.
• The Way HomemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport organization partner providing resources and assistance to Ivanhoe residents, particularly for housing and community development programs.
• Rings of CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare support organization partnering with INC to support community health programs and initiatives.
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTax assistance program operating at the INC center to help residents with tax preparation and financial literacy.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National community development financial institution that funds and supports local CDCs, including housing and neighborhood revitalization. Directly comparable to INC because LISC operates the same CDBG/place-based funding model and supports neighborhood-scale community development corporations in cities including Kansas City.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit focused on affordable housing and community development. Comparable because its mission and funding mechanisms (CDBG, LIHTC, foundation grants) closely mirror INC's CDC + housing-revitalization work, though Enterprise operates at significantly greater scale.
• NeighborWorks America: National network supporting more than 250 community development corporations and nonprofits across the U.S. Comparable to INC because it operates the same CDC/neighborhood-improvement model at scale, provides training and capital to local CDCs, and serves as a structural umbrella for organizations like INC.

Regional players

• Catholic Charities of Kansas City–St. Joseph: Regional social services nonprofit operating across western Missouri. Comparable to INC because it delivers social services, housing assistance, and community support programming to low-income residents in the same Kansas City geography, often funded by the same mix of public grants, donations, and partnerships.
• Kansas City Community Foundation: Regional community foundation serving Greater Kansas City. Comparable to INC because it channels foundation grants to neighborhood-level nonprofits, builds civic infrastructure, and supports the same Kansas City community-development ecosystem that INC operates in.

Others

• The Reinvestment Fund: Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that finances neighborhood revitalization and affordable housing. Comparable to INC as an ecosystem peer because both fund and execute community development activities (housing rehab, neighborhood stabilization) using capital sourced from public, foundation, and impact-investor channels.

Direct peers

• Mattie Rhodes Center: Kansas City-based nonprofit providing community services, arts programming, and youth and family support in the Greater Kansas City area. Directly comparable to INC because both deliver multi-program community services to urban Kansas City residents, engage in youth programming, and serve as neighborhood-level service hubs.
• United Way of Greater Kansas City: Regional community-services funder and convener in the Kansas City metro. Comparable to INC because both mobilize volunteers, channel donations to neighborhood-level programs, and partner with corporate, government, and nonprofit actors on community development, though United Way operates as a grantmaker rather than direct service provider.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City: Regional youth-development nonprofit serving Kansas City youth. Comparable to INC's Youth & Family program stream (Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, STEM workshops, game nights) because both deliver structured out-of-school programming to youth in the Kansas City metro, often in historically disinvested neighborhoods.
• Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City: Local Kansas City housing nonprofit building and rehabilitating affordable homes. Directly comparable to INC's Housing & Economic Development program because both operate in the Kansas City market, leverage volunteer labor for home repair/construction, and serve low-to-moderate income residents in disinvested neighborhoods.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/INCthrives
• Instagraminstagram.com/ivanhoekcmo
• Xx.com/INCThrives
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ivanhoe-neighborhood-council

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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