Campesinos Unidos, Inc.

What Campesinos Unidos, Inc. does

Campesinos Unidos, Inc. (CUI) is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit Community Action Agency founded in 1972 and incorporated under California law. Headquartered in Brawley with a regional office in San Diego, the organization delivers energy-assistance, weatherization, and social services to low-income and disadvantaged residents across Imperial, Riverside, and San Diego counties, with a historical focus on farmworker and economically disadvantaged populations. Designated as Imperial County's Community Action Agency by the California Department of Economic Opportunity since June 1989, the organization operates under a tripartite Board governance structure mandated by Community Action Agency rules.

The organization runs two principal departments. The Energy Department delivers the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Energy Crisis Intervention Program/Fast Track (ECIP F/T), Weatherization Program, HVAC repair and replacement services, and the Energy Savings Assistance Program (ESAP) co-funded with San Diego Gas & Electric and SoCalGas. The Social Services Department, funded by the California Department of Community Services and Development through Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), delivers homeless support via the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, two Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites coordinated with the IRS, food and USDA commodity distribution with the Imperial Valley Food Bank, and utility-bill assistance. In 2025 the organization served 12,449 individuals and 4,820 households, prevented 8,326 utility shut-offs, weatherized 547 homes, completed 370 critical home repairs, helped 230 individuals avoid eviction, and returned $615,340 in tax refunds through VITA.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through government grants and utility co-funding arrangements, with services delivered at no cost to income-eligible residents (capped at 60% of State Median Income). Pricing is free; eligibility is income-based with priority to lowest-income households, highest energy burden, elderly (60+), disabled individuals, and families with children under five. The organization has no disclosed technology platform, no proprietary software products, and no public API or developer integrations; its website is built on standard CMS tooling. There are no disclosed headcount, audited financials, or revenue figures.

Name

Campesinos Unidos, Inc.

Legal name

Campesinos Unidos, Inc.

Website

https://campesinosunidos.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Campesinos Unidos, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Community Action Agency that delivers energy-assistance, weatherization, and social services to low-income and farmworker residents across Imperial, Riverside, and San Diego counties, funded primarily through federal/state grants and utility co-funding partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Public Funding: Primary revenue from federal and state government programs including LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program), Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), and utility company co-funded programs like ESAP (Energy Savings Assistance Program). These are entitlement and grant-based programs serving low-income residents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Campesinos Unidos, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Community Action Agency that delivers energy assistance (HEAP, ECIP/Fast Track, ESAP), weatherization, HVAC repair/replacement, free tax preparation through VITA, homeless support, and food distribution to low-income and disadvantaged residents in Imperial, Riverside, and San Diego counties. Programs are funded through federal and state grants (LIHEAP, CSBG), utility company co-funding, and partnerships with government agencies.

Product overview

Campesinos Unidos, Inc. is a private, non-profit 501c3 organization offering community services to disadvantaged persons in Imperial, Riverside, and San Diego counties. The organization operates two main departments: the Energy Department, which provides utility assistance and weatherization services through programs like HEAP, ECIP/Fast Track, ESAP, and HVAC services; and the Social Services Department, which offers homeless support, VITA tax preparation, food distribution, and utility bill assistance. These programs are funded through federal, state, and local partnerships including LIHEAP, CSBG, and utility company collaborations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weatherization Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,449 individuals served in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• City of San DiegocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner providing support for community services in San Diego area. Logo displayed as consultative partner.
• San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUtility company partner co-funding the Energy Savings Assistance Program (ESAP) providing energy efficiency improvements to eligible customers in San Diego area.
• State of California Department of Community Services and Development (CSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government funder providing Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding.
• Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal Emergency Food and Shelter Program providing assistance to families/individuals that are homeless or at-risk of homelessness, helping pay past due rent or utilities and provide emergency food.
• Imperial Valley Food BankmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for USDA Commodities distribution at two sites and providing families/individuals with access to healthy food.
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency partnership for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program coordination, providing free tax preparation for low to moderate income households.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Feeding San Diego: San Diego's leading hunger-relief nonprofit, distributing food through partner agencies. Comparable in food distribution operations (overlapping with CUI's USDA commodity program) and low-income client base.
• GRID Alternatives: National nonprofit providing no-cost solar installations and energy efficiency for low-income households. Comparable in the low-income weatherization/energy efficiency service space, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Imperial Valley Food Bank: Regional food bank serving Imperial Valley. Directly comparable as a food distribution partner serving CUI's geographic footprint with overlapping USDA commodity programs.
• MAAC Project: San Diego-based nonprofit providing housing, workforce development, and social services to low-income residents across San Diego County. Directly comparable as a regional Community Action-style organization serving similar populations with similar funding models.
• Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO): California-designated Community Action Agency offering similar LIHEAP/CSBG-funded energy and social services. Direct functional peer operating under the same CAA designation framework.
• Dollar Energy Fund: Nonprofit utility assistance administrator operating in multiple states, providing direct bill payment help to low-income customers. Highly comparable in the HEA/ECIP-style crisis utility assistance model.
• HomeStart: San Diego-based nonprofit focused on homeless prevention and housing stability. Directly comparable in the housing stability services space (230 evictions avoided in 2025 at CUI) serving similar low-income households.
• Catholic Charities of San Diego: Faith-based nonprofit providing housing, immigration, and social services across San Diego and Imperial counties. Comparable in mission, funding mix (government grants plus donations), and target population.

Broad incumbents

• United Way of San Diego County: Large umbrella nonprofit funding and coordinating social services across San Diego County. Comparable in coordinating multi-agency partnerships and serving the same low-income populations, but at greater scale.

Regional players

• Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC): Western U.S. rural community development nonprofit serving low-income populations. Comparable in mission and farmworker/rural community focus but operating across multiple western states rather than concentrated in Southern California.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/campesinosunidos

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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