SQPA

What SQPA does

SQPA (Southern Queens Park Association) is a 501(c)-style nonprofit organization founded in 1976 and headquartered at 177-01 Baisley Blvd in Jamaica, Queens, New York. The organization serves as an anchor institution in Southern Queens, providing and coordinating comprehensive community programs for children, youth, adults, families, and seniors. SQPA also holds stewardship of the 54-acre Southern Queens-Roy Wilkins Park, combining physical park management with social programming in a model position that includes intermediary, facilitator, organizer, advocate, provider, and sanctuary roles. Its primary service geography is Southern Queens, with strategically located service sites throughout the region, including school-based delivery at IS 8 Richard Grossley and Lorraine Hansberry P.S.118, and housing-based programming at South Jamaica Housing developments.

SQPA's core offerings are direct community services rather than a technology product. Its program portfolio includes the Beacon Preventive Program, Beacon at IS 8 Richard Grossley, Community Schools at IS 8, Cornerstone at South Jamaica Housing, Compass & SONYC after-school programming at Roy Wilkins Park, ExpandED Schools at Lorraine Hansberry P.S.118, workforce development and adult literacy, and a Summer Dance and Sports Camp. The organization also rents event space at Roy Wilkins Park. Revenue is generated through government contracts (NYC Department of Education, Department of Health, Department of Youth and Community Programs, Administration for Children Services, and Parks Department), individual donations, and facility rental — a diversified funding mix for a community-based nonprofit. Leadership comprises Executive Director Jermaine Sean Smith and Deputy Executive Director Teah Moe, supported by program-specific directors across each major service line.

The organization's business model is built on long-term government agency partnerships, an embed-in-the-community service model, and a large physical footprint anchored by the 54-acre Roy Wilkins Park. Distribution is direct-to-resident through schools, housing sites, and the park, with outreach via website, email newsletter, community events, and volunteer recruitment. No proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, mobile app, or API products are disclosed. SQPA is preparing for its 50th Anniversary "Legacy in Bloom" celebration scheduled for September 12, 2026.

Name

SQPA

Legal name

Southern Queens Park Association

Website

https://sqpa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

SQPA is a 1976-founded nonprofit anchor institution in Southern Queens that provides community programs for children, youth, adults, families, and seniors while stewarding the 54-acre Roy Wilkins Park.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in Education (EDADALAD)

Keywords

• Community services
• Youth development
• Park stewardship
• Adult education
• Senior wellness

Headquarters

HQ city

West New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The organization accepts donations from individuals to support its community programs. Donations help fund programs for children, families, and seniors in Southern Queens.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SQPA is a nonprofit community services organization that coordinates and provides comprehensive programs for children, youth, adults, families, and seniors residing in Southern Queens. Its core offering combines direct service delivery — including youth development, after-school, summer camp, adult literacy, and workforce development programs — with stewardship of the 54-acre Southern Queens-Roy Wilkins Park, delivered through strategically located service sites, schools, and housing community sites.

Product overview

SQPA is a nonprofit community services organization that operates as a single, unified offering rather than a platform with separate modules. The organization coordinates and provides comprehensive programs for children, youth, adults, families, and seniors residing in Southern Queens, combining stewardship of the 54-acre Southern Queens-Roy Wilkins Park with community programming. SQPA's portfolio consists of community services programs including youth development (Beacon Preventive Program, Compass & SONYC, Summer Camp), educational services (Community Schools, ExpandED Schools), adult literacy and workforce development, event space rentals, and park stewardship. Rather than a technology product, SQPA offers direct community services and programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beacon Preventive Program

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Parks DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership for park stewardship and maintenance of Roy Wilkins Park. SQPA combines its stewardship of the 54-acre park with its mission to enhance quality of life for residents.
• Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to support community health and wellness initiatives for Southern Queens residents.
• Department of Youth and Community ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for youth development programs and community initiatives serving children, youth, and families in Southern Queens.
• Administration for Children ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to support services for children and families, providing comprehensive programs.
• Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver educational programs through Community Schools initiative and ExpandED Schools, including programs at IS 8 Richard Grossley School and Lorraine Hansberry School.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sqpa-southern-queens-park-association-

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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