UMOS

What UMOS does

UMOS (United Migrant Opportunity Services/UMOS, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, founded in 1965 by community and faith leaders to serve migrant and seasonal farmworkers. Today, UMOS operates more than 50 service locations across five states — Wisconsin, Texas, Missouri, Illinois, and Minnesota — and is led by its fifth President & CEO, José Martinez. The organization is structured into three service divisions: Child Development (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start and Migrant Child Care), Social Services (anti-human trafficking, agricultural worker housing, Community Pathways Program, food pantry, health promotions, the Latina Resource Center, and the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program), and Workforce Development (Adult Basic Education, the National Farmworker Jobs Program, Transitional Jobs/Transform Milwaukee Jobs, and Wisconsin Works/W-2 TANF administration).

The organization's underlying "technology" is operational rather than digital: a federally certified, grant-funded case-management and direct-service delivery platform executed by more than 1,000 human services professionals across rural and urban sites, with established data systems used to administer COVID-19 relief payments to over 75,000 workers across 13 states. Services are delivered free of charge to eligible beneficiaries under programs such as Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (free for farmworker families), Community Pathways Program (households at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Level), and WHEAP (income-based utility assistance).

UMOS's revenue model is grant-based rather than transactional. Primary funding comes from federal grants and contracts (USDA, HHS, DOL, DOJ), Wisconsin state agency contracts (Department of Children and Families, Department of Health Services, Department of Administration), philanthropic foundations (Howard G. Buffett Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation), corporate donations (Walmart, Target, Sam's Club, Meijer, Klement's) primarily supporting food pantry operations, and individual donor contributions. The organization received an approximately $56.9 million USDA COVID-19 relief grant in October 2022 and a $5.1 million Howard G. Buffett Foundation grant in February 2023, and was appointed in December 2025 as the interim CSBG agency for Milwaukee County by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.

Name

UMOS

Legal name

United Migrant Opportunity Services/UMOS, Inc.

Website

https://umos.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

UMOS is a Milwaukee-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1965, that delivers integrated child development, social services, and workforce programs to migrant farmworker families, low-income households, and trafficking survivors across more than 50 locations in five states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare (HSAAAIAC)

Keywords

• Social services nonprofit
• Workforce development programs
• Migrant farmworker services
• Early childhood education
• Anti-human trafficking support

Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices27 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Contracts: UMOS receives federal, state, and local government funding through grants and contracts to deliver social services programs including Head Start, National Farmworker Jobs Program, Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program, and anti-human trafficking services.
2. Philanthropic Donations: Individual and institutional philanthropists provide financial support to UMOS programs and services.
3. Corporate and Nonprofit Partnerships: Partnerships with businesses and other nonprofits for food pantry support and other community programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UMOS is a multi-state nonprofit that delivers integrated child development, social services, and workforce development programs to migrant and seasonal farmworker families, low-income households, survivors of trafficking and domestic violence, and other vulnerable populations. Services include Head Start and migrant child care, housing, food pantry, energy assistance, anti-human trafficking programs, health promotions, adult education, vocational training, job placement, and cash assistance — all delivered free of charge to eligible individuals and families through more than 50 community-based locations across five states.

Product overview

UMOS is a multi-state nonprofit organization that offers an integrated portfolio of social service programs organized into three main divisions: Child Development (Migrant and Seasonal Head Start and Migrant Child Care), Social Services (Anti-Human Trafficking, Agricultural Worker Housing, Community Pathways, Food Pantry, Health Promotions, Latina Resource Center, and Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance), and Workforce Development (Adult Basic Education, National Farmworker Jobs Program, Transitional Jobs/Transform Milwaukee Jobs, and Wisconsin Works W-2). The organization serves families across Wisconsin, Texas, Missouri, Illinois, and Minnesota through more than 50 locations, providing wraparound services that address immediate needs while promoting long-term stability and self-sufficiency.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Early childhood education program serving farmworker families in Wisconsin, Missouri, and South Texas, providing development, nutrition, healthcare access, dental and mental health services, and family engagement for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years.
• Migrant Child Care Extended childcare services for farmworker children ages 6 to 12 (and up to age 19 for special needs) across Wisconsin, addressing interrupted schooling and educational barriers while providing 9 to 12 hours of care including weekends during peak harvest season.
• Wisconsin Regional Anti-Human Trafficking Program (WRAP) Statewide program operated by the Latina Resource Center that identifies and protects victims of labor and sex trafficking while enhancing the quality and quantity of services available to victims and survivors in Wisconsin communities.
• Anti-Human Trafficking Training Customized training workshops on human trafficking including Human Trafficking 101, Labor Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, Youth Focused, Medical and Clinical Providers, Law Enforcement, and Advanced Screening and Identification, offered to professionals and community members throughout Wisconsin.
• Agricultural Worker Housing Temporary and permanent housing options for agricultural workers in Wisconsin and Southern Minnesota, including permanent centers in Beaver Dam and Jefferson, temporary centers in Montello and Berlin, and one temporary center in Claremont, Minnesota.
• Community Pathways Program CSBG-funded program providing food security, mental and physical health services, and rental and mortgage assistance to low-income individuals and families at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Level in Milwaukee County.
• Food Pantry Emergency food assistance program serving residents in Milwaukee ZIP codes 53207 and 53221 and first-time visitors, providing up to 140 pounds of fresh produce, bread, meat, dairy, and non-perishable foods monthly.
• Health Promotions Harm reduction program providing syringe exchange services, free HIV and Hepatitis C testing, NARCAN training and distribution, wound care, overdose prevention, and tobacco control and prevention education in the Hispanic/Latino community.
• Latina Resource Center (LRC) Comprehensive advocacy and supportive services for victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking, including legal advocacy, transitional housing, children's programs (Mi Arco Iris, ACT Parenting), and teen services (Safe Dates, Raíces).
• Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) Federal and state funded program providing heating costs, electric costs, and energy crisis assistance to households in Kenosha, Marquette, and Milwaukee Counties, including furnace replacement and weatherization services.
• Adult Basic Education Education services including GED preparation in English and Spanish, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, basic adult education in reading and math, and High School Equivalency Diploma, offered in partnership with Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC).
• National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) Career services, training, housing, and financial assistance program for migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their dependents in Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin, offering vocational training in Precision Agriculture, Diesel Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, Welding, and Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Transitional Jobs (TJ) & Transform Milwaukee Jobs (TMJ) Workforce programs providing immediate employment with pay, job coaching, employability planning, life skills development, and vocational training to eligible participants in Wisconsin counties, subsidizing wages through Wisconsin Department of Children and Families funding.
• Wisconsin Works (W-2) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program providing employment preparation services, case management, and cash assistance to eligible low-income parents, pregnant women, and children, including emergency assistance and refugee assistance.

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Department of AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency providing funding and oversight for farmworker housing programs and agricultural worker support services through USDA 521 Rental Assistance and other programs.
• U.S. Department of Health & Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency providing funding for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programming and health-related services.
• U.S. Department of LaborcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency providing funding for National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
• U.S. Department of JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency providing funding for anti-human trafficking programs including the Wisconsin Regional Anti-Human Trafficking Program (WRAP).
• Wisconsin Department of Children and FamiliescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnered with UMOS since September 1997 to administer Wisconsin Works (W-2) program and fund Head Start services.
• Wisconsin Department of Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing funding for Health Promotions program including syringe exchange and HIV prevention services.
• Wisconsin Department of AdministrationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnered with UMOS to administer Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) for Milwaukee, Kenosha, and Marquette Counties.
• Feeding America Eastern WisconsincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood bank partnership supporting UMOS Food Pantry operations and food assistance programs.
• Hispanics in PhilanthropyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhilanthropic organization supporting Latino communities that partners with UMOS.
• Froedtert & The Medical College of WisconsincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partners collaborating with UMOS on health initiatives and community health programs.
• Aurora Health CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partner supporting UMOS health promotion and community health initiatives.
• WalmartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner providing donations and support for UMOS Food Pantry and food security programs.
• TargetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner providing donations and support for UMOS Food Pantry and food security programs.
• United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Way partnership supporting community programs and services.
• Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing Adult Basic Education services, GED preparation, ESL classes, and High School Equivalency Diploma programs.
• Silver Spring Neighborhood CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner in the Community Pathways Program providing food security and health services to Milwaukee County residents.
• Northcott Neighborhood HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner in the Community Pathways Program serving Milwaukee County.
• Wellpoint Care Network, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner in the Community Pathways Program providing services to low-income households.
• Employ MilwaukeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development board partner supporting employment and training programs in the Milwaukee area.
• Legal Action of WisconsincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal services partner providing assistance to clients of the Latina Resource Center and anti-human trafficking programs.
• End Domestic Abuse WisconsincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide domestic violence coalition partner supporting Latina Resource Center services.
• Sojourner Family Peace CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDomestic violence service provider partner in Milwaukee.
• Association of Farmworker Opportunity ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association supporting farmworker opportunity programs that partners with UMOS.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Telamon Corporation: National nonprofit providing Migrant and Seasonal Head Start, NFJP, workforce development, and housing services to farmworker families across multiple states. Most directly comparable to UMOS in mission, federal funding mix, and target population.
• Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs: National association of NFJP providers that supports and advocates for farmworker-serving organizations including UMOS. Direct peer in the farmworker services ecosystem with overlapping federal funding relationships and population focus.
• Hispanic Federation: National Latino nonprofit providing education, workforce, immigration, and social services across multiple states. Directly comparable to UMOS in target population and integrated service model.
• Southwest Key Programs: Nonprofit providing immigrant youth/family services, education, anti-trafficking, and shelter programs across multiple states. Comparable to UMOS's Latina Resource Center and wraparound model for Latino/immigrant populations.
• UnidosUS (formerly National Council of La Raza): Large national Latino civil rights and service organization operating affiliate network across multiple states. Directly comparable to UMOS in serving Latino communities with integrated education, workforce, and social services via federal/state grants.
• Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin: Regional food bank that directly supplies UMOS's Food Pantry. Comparable nonprofit food assistance operations, though UMOS is more comprehensive and Feeding America is more focused on food distribution.
• National Migrant & Seasonal Head Start Association: National membership organization for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start grantees. UMOS is a major grantee in this network; the association and its member orgs share federal funding mechanisms and target population.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: National network of multi-service social service agencies including immigrant, refugee, farmworker, and family services. Comparable to UMOS's integrated social services + workforce model but operating at much larger scale with broader population scope.
• Goodwill Industries International: National nonprofit providing workforce development, job training, and social services across the U.S. Comparable to UMOS's Workforce Development division (NFJP, W-2, TJ/TMJ) with overlapping federal funding sources but broader mission.

Emerging players

• Centro de los Derechos del Migrante: Specialized migrant worker advocacy organization focused on labor rights for farmworkers. Adjacent to UMOS's National Farmworker Jobs Program in serving the same population but with a narrower advocacy/legal focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights2 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/umosinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/umos
• Instagraminstagram.com/umos_inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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