What inCOMMON Community Development does

inCOMMON Community Development is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2001 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, that applies an asset-based community development (ABCD) methodology to alleviate generational poverty in two specific North Omaha neighborhoods: Park Avenue (since 2008) and Walnut Hill (since 2019). The organization delivers services through four integrated program pillars — Individual Development (adult education, GED, ESL, citizenship preparation, job readiness), Relationship Development (block parties, community meals, cultural events, Block Connectors), Leadership Development (Local Leader School, youth clubs), and Neighborhood Development (comprehensive planning, civic engagement, public art) — operating two physical community centers (Park Ave Commons at 1340 Park Ave and Walnut Hill Commons at 1330 N. 40th Street).

The portfolio also includes a growing affordable housing real estate operation housed in a separate nonprofit subsidiary, inCOMMON Housing Development (launched 2022), which has delivered 75 units across Hanscom Apartments (1921 building, redeveloped 2022) and Georgia Row Apartments (1890 Queen Anne building on the National Register of Historic Places, redeveloped 2022), and is constructing Phase I of The Poppleton (51 of 121 planned units, opening Fall 2026). Third-party property managers (NP Dodge, Kouri Management) handle leasing, while inCOMMON retains development and community-relations ownership.

The business model is multi-stream nonprofit revenue: individual donations (286 unique donors in 2025, with 182 enrolled in the recurring 'Neighborhood' giving community), institutional grants from 30+ named partners, and affordable housing rental income. All direct services are free to residents; no fees are charged for adult education, citizenship classes, job readiness, or community programs. The organization reports 2,000+ residents engaged annually and 497 unique program participants in 2025, with 69% of staff being residents of the served neighborhoods themselves — a structural feature that doubles as the organization's primary distribution and trust-building asset.

Name

inCOMMON Community Development

Legal name

inCOMMON Community Development

Website

https://incommoncd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Omaha-based nonprofit community development organization serving low-income residents in Park Avenue and Walnut Hill neighborhoods through asset-based community development across four pillars: individual, relationship, leadership, and neighborhood development, including affordable housing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development & Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG, Place-Based Initiatives) (BPAIANAE), Housing Development, Construction & Rehabilitation Programs (BPAIANAB), Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB)

Keywords

• Community development programs
• Affordable housing development
• Adult education services
• Workforce development training
• Neighborhood revitalization

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual donors contribute one-time and recurring gifts to support the organization's mission. The Neighborhood is inCOMMON's giving community of recurring donors.
2. Affordable Housing Rental Income: Revenue from affordable apartment communities including Hanscom Apartments, Georgia Row Apartments, The Poppleton, and other housing developments.
3. Grants and Partnerships: Funding from institutional partners and community organizations to support workforce development, housing, and neighborhood programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

inCOMMON Community Development is a nonprofit organization that provides free community development programs to residents of vulnerable neighborhoods in Omaha, Nebraska. Its core offerings span four pillars—Individual Development (adult education, ESL, citizenship classes, job readiness), Relationship Development (block parties, community meals, cultural events), Leadership Development (Local Leader School, youth programming), and Neighborhood Development (neighborhood planning, civic engagement)—alongside the development and operation of affordable rental housing at Hanscom Apartments, Georgia Row Apartments, and The Poppleton.

Product overview

inCOMMON Community Development is a nonprofit organization that offers a multi-faceted community development program portfolio organized around four core pillars: Individual Development (workforce readiness, adult education, ESL, citizenship), Relationship Development (community building through events and block connectors), Leadership Development (Local Leader School, youth programming), and Neighborhood Development (affordable housing, civic engagement, neighborhood planning). The organization operates community centers in Park Avenue and Walnut Hill neighborhoods and develops affordable housing properties including Hanscom Apartments, Georgia Row Apartments, and the upcoming Poppleton development. The portfolio functions as an integrated ecosystem where programs build upon each other—individual development leads to relationship building, which develops into neighborhood leadership, ultimately creating sustainable community change.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Development A program partnering with neighbors to increase employment success and economic self-sufficiency through adult education, ESL classes, citizenship preparation, job readiness training, and financial workshops. Targeted at low-income residents of Park Avenue and Walnut Hill neighborhoods.
• Relationship Development A program that ensures neighbors have relational support while working toward life and employment goals, fostering relationships through block parties, community meals, cultural celebrations, and the Block Connector ambassador program.
• Leadership Development A program identifying and fostering leadership skills in neighbors of all ages through assessments, surveys, coaching, and opportunities to lead programs and committees, including Local Leader School and youth development clubs (e.g., Chick-fil-A Leader Academy partnership).
• Neighborhood Development A program that empowers neighbors to lead neighborhood change through comprehensive neighborhood planning, affordable housing development, civic engagement initiatives (voter registration, Get Out the Vote), and neighborhood improvement projects such as public art, playgrounds, and community gardens.
• Hanscom Apartments Affordable apartment community originally established in 1921 and redeveloped in 2022, featuring studio and 1-bedroom units with amenities including a shared community room, kids rec area, library, fitness room, and indoor bike storage. Managed by NP Dodge property management company.
• Georgia Row Apartments Quality affordable apartment community originally established in 1890 and redeveloped in 2022, featuring 2 and 3-bedroom units in a Queen Anne style building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Managed by NP Dodge property management company.
• The Poppleton A 2-phase, 121-unit mixed-income housing project with 4,000 square feet of commercial space. Phase I adds 51 units reserved for Area Median Incomes ranging from 40%-60%, with studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom units; Phase I scheduled to open Fall 2026.
• The Neighborhood (Giving Community) A giving community of caring individuals and organizations who donate on a recurring basis, providing sustaining gifts to help inCOMMON plan its annual budget, with members invited to special gatherings and events. 182 of 286 unique 2025 donors were members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11% decrease in violent crime in Park Avenue since 2008
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

38 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Center for Holistic DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in providing holistic support services to neighborhood residents, contributing to the integrated approach to community development
• Citylight OmahacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based community partner supporting neighborhood transformation initiatives
• City SproutsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for community gardening and urban agriculture initiatives
• Coalition for a Strong NebraskaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide coalition advancing community development priorities
• Family Housing Advisory ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing services partner supporting affordable housing development and homeownership programs
• Feed the People OmahaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood security partner addressing neighborhood nutritional needs
• Goodwill OmahacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partner providing training and employment services; connected Stephanie to Goodwill Training Center for CNA certification
• Hanscom Park StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts partner supporting creative neighborhood development initiatives
• International Council of Refugees and ImmigrantscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImmigration services partner supporting citizenship and refugee integration programs
• Keep Omaha BeautifulminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partner supporting neighborhood beautification and cleanups
• Kindness KitchenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood services partner supporting community meals and events
• Omaha Municipal Land BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLand acquisition partner supporting affordable housing development on vacant properties
• Nebraska Civic Engagement TablecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivic engagement partner supporting voter registration and Get Out the Vote initiatives
• Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing finance authority providing tax credits and financing for affordable housing development
• Nonprofit Association of the MidlandsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit capacity building organization that awarded inCOMMON Best Practices recognition
• Saving Grace Perishable Food RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood rescue partner supporting community food distribution
• Secret PenguinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative/design partner supporting neighborhood projects
• Skate Fest OmahaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for youth skate park development including Walnut Hill skate ramp project
• SparkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development partner supporting neighborhood business development; Buey Tut from Spark CDFI serves on Housing Development Board
• Step-Up OmahacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth employment partner supporting internship and youth development programs
• Together OmahaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting neighborhood initiatives
• Walnut Hill Neighborhood AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResident-led neighborhood organization partnering on community planning and development
• NP DodgecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThird-party property management company managing Hanscom Apartments and Georgia Row Apartments
• Kouri ManagementcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProperty management company handling apartment applications and waiting lists
• Heartland Workforce SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partner providing employment services and job training coordination
• The Big GardenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity garden partner supporting urban agriculture and food access
• Together, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity development organization partner for regional initiatives
• Restoration ExchangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric preservation partner supporting adaptive reuse of historic buildings for affordable housing
• Heartland Workers CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorker advocacy partner supporting labor rights and employment justice
• Latino Center of the MidlandscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatino community partner supporting cultural programming and services
• Literacy Center of the MidlandscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdult literacy partner supporting education programs
• Metropolitan Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing GED and workforce training resources
• Nebraska Enterprise FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMicrolending partner supporting small business development
• Chick-fil-A Leader AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth leadership partner supporting teen development programs
• Community Bike ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBicycle advocacy partner supporting sustainable transportation initiatives
• Football for the WorldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports development partner supporting soccer programming
• Lending LinkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial services partner supporting loan programs
• Omaha Conservatory of MusicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic education partner supporting youth programming

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill Omaha: Regional workforce development nonprofit already partnered with inCOMMON; comparable in providing job training, ESL, and adult education services to similar populations across a broader Omaha footprint.
• LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation): National CDFI that funds and supports place-based community development organizations like inCOMMON across the U.S.; comparable in supporting affordable housing and resident-led neighborhood revitalization, but at a national scale.
• Omaha Community Foundation: Major regional grantmaker and capacity builder for Omaha nonprofits, including inCOMMON as a grantee; comparable in mission of community strengthening but operates at funder scale rather than direct service delivery.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit that invests in affordable housing and community development, often in partnership with local CDCs; comparable in mission and method but operates at national scale with significantly larger capital base.

Regional players

• Heartland Workers Center: Omaha-based worker advocacy organization serving immigrant and low-wage worker populations in overlapping neighborhoods; comparable in mission focus and target population though specializing in labor rather than community development broadly.

Direct peers

• Family Housing Advisory Services: Omaha nonprofit providing housing counseling, homelessness prevention, and affordable housing programs—already a strategic partner of inCOMMON and directly comparable in target population, services, and Omaha geography.
• Latino Center of the Midlands: Omaha-based nonprofit serving the same Latino immigrant population inCOMMON targets with ESL, citizenship, and family services; already a strategic partner and directly comparable in programming and target segment.
• Habitat for Humanity of Omaha: Local affiliate of a national nonprofit that develops affordable housing in the same Omaha neighborhoods (Park Avenue, Walnut Hill area), serving comparable low-income residents with a parallel mix of housing development and homeowner support services.
• NeighborWorks Omaha: Omaha-based NeighborWorks network affiliate providing affordable housing development, homeownership counseling, and resident-led neighborhood revitalization in the same eastern Omaha neighborhoods inCOMMON serves.
• Together, Inc. Omaha anti-poverty nonprofit providing emergency services and self-sufficiency programs to similar vulnerable populations, with overlapping partnership network and community-development approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/incommon
• YouTubeyoutube.com/incommoncdorg
• Facebookfacebook.com/inCOMMON
• Instagraminstagram.com/incommoncd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/incommon-community-development

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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