YWCA Seattle

Name

YWCA Seattle

Legal name

YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish

Website

https://ywcaworks.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Gifts: Individual donations, corporate donations, and planned giving programs from supporters
2. Government Grants and Contracts: Federal, state, and local government funding including HUD, VA, Department of Commerce, and City of Seattle Office of Housing
3. Program Service Fees: Fees for services provided to participants in housing and workforce programs
4. Special Events: Revenue from Inspire Luncheons and other fundraising events
5. United Way Support: Funding support from United Way of King County and United Way of Snohomish County

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

YWCA Seattle King Snohomish is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization that operates emergency shelters, permanent supportive housing, and affordable housing apartments, along with workforce development, career centers, health care access, domestic violence advocacy, and HIV peer support programs. It serves nearly 10,000 women, men, and children annually across King and Snohomish counties in Washington State through 20+ program sites and three regional centers.

Product overview

YWCA Seattle King Snohomish is a social services organization operating a multi-program platform across housing, economic advancement, and health & safety. The organization offers approximately 20+ distinct programs including emergency shelter (Pathways Emergency Shelter), permanent affordable housing (Summerfield, Luella, Somerset Village, Victorian Woods, Family Village Issaquah, Denny Apartments, Seneca), supportive housing (Passage Point, Project Reunite, Trinity Place), homelessness prevention (Housing Stability Project, Landlord Engagement Project), employment services (WorkSource Affiliate, WorkFirst, WIOA programs), health services (Health Care Access, BABES Network for HIV support), and family support (Parents for Parents, RAP). The portfolio serves nearly 10,000 women, men, and children annually through over 20 locations across King and Snohomish counties in Washington State.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pathways Emergency Shelter 45-day emergency shelter for single adult women and mothers with children experiencing homelessness in Snohomish County.
• Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Housing stability program for very low-income Veteran families, funded by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, providing rapid re-housing and supportive services.
• Passage Point Supportive housing community helping parents facing homelessness after incarceration reunite with their children and build a foundation for the future.
• Project Reunite Permanent supportive housing helping parents experiencing homelessness and engaged in chemical dependency treatment reunite with their children.
• Summerfield Apartments 52-unit permanent affordable housing complex in Bellevue offering 1 and 2-bedroom apartments for low-income families.
• The Luella Apartments 90-unit affordable housing complex in Everett offering 1 and 2-bedroom units for low-income families.
• Somerset Village Apartments 64-unit apartment building in Lynnwood with 3 and 4-bedroom permanent affordable housing for low-income families.
• Victorian Woods Apartments 66-unit affordable housing complex in Mountlake Terrace with 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments for families earning 60% or below area median income.
• Family Village Issaquah Award-winning, environmentally-friendly affordable housing community in Issaquah with on-site services and high-quality child care.
• Denny Apartments 91-unit permanent supportive housing development in Seattle serving low-income households at-risk of or experiencing homelessness.
• Seneca YWCA headquarters building and historic shelter for women and families, undergoing major rehabilitation to create 114 new units of permanent housing.
• Opportunity Place Downtown Seattle location housing Health Access, WorkSource affiliate, Angeline's Day Center for Women, and 145 studio/1-bedroom apartments.
• Trinity Place Apartments 24-unit apartment building helping families facing homelessness reunite and build stability.
• WorkSource Affiliate Downtown Seattle American Job Center providing employment services, career development, job search assistance, education, and economic empowerment services.
• WorkFirst Employment Programs for TANF Parents Transitional jobs programs providing bridge to unsubsidized employment for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants.
• Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult Program Individualized career services, training, and support helping job seekers with barriers find stable, living-wage employment in King County.
• BABES Network Peer support program for people living with HIV, reducing isolation and stigma through education, outreach, and advocacy.
• Health Care Access Community health worker services helping low-income individuals navigate health systems, insurance enrollment, and access medical, dental, and behavioral care.
• Parents for Parents Snohomish County program helping parents with dependency cases reunify with children through peer mentoring and education on court processes.
• Regional Access Point (RAP) Housing assessment and diversion services for individuals and families experiencing housing crisis in King County, providing navigation to wraparound resources.
• Landlord Engagement Project Landlord outreach and recruitment in Snohomish County to reduce housing barriers for low-income families seeking permanent housing.
• Housing Stability Project of King County Housing preservation program maintaining 92%+ success rate helping households regain and maintain housing stability.
• Everett Regional Center Headquarters for YWCA programs in Snohomish County offering family counseling, housing, and job training services.
• Renton Regional Center Hub for South King County programs featuring career center, counseling services, community meeting space, and housing assistance.
• Lexington-Concord Apartments Redevelopment Major redevelopment project creating 83 units of affordable family housing in a seven-story building in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92%+ success rate in helping households regain and maintain housing stability
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SMR ArchitectscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2026Architecture firm serving as key partner for Lexington-Concord Apartments redevelopment project in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood.
• Truebeck ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2026Construction partner for Lexington-Concord Apartments redevelopment; 83-unit seven-story building project starting July 2026.
• JH BrawnercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2026Construction partner for Lexington-Concord Apartments redevelopment project.
• Rotary Club of EdmondscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSelected Trinity Place for their Centennial Community Service Project; provides landscaping and building maintenance support.
• Catholic Community Services (CCS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Landlord Engagement Project in Snohomish County.
• Cocoon HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Landlord Engagement Project.
• Everett Housing Authority (EHA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Landlord Engagement Project and housing services in Snohomish County.
• Housing Authority of Snohomish County (HASCO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for housing programs and Landlord Engagement Project.
• Housing HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for housing services in Snohomish County.
• Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for addressing domestic violence and housing barriers.
• WorkSourcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican Job Center operated by YWCA at Opportunity Place in Downtown Seattle, providing employment services.
• DSHS (Department of Social and Health Services)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Basic Food Employment & Training, Resources to Initiate Successful Employment, and Title V programs.
• Employment Security DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner for workforce development programs.
• Neighborhood HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for workforce development services.
• Renton Technical CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for workforce training and employment programs.
• King County Veterans ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for serving veterans seeking employment.
• King County Homeless Employment ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for employment services for homeless individuals.
• Bright Horizons Early Education & PreschoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site childcare provider at Family Village Issaquah.
• King County Housing AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Housing Access and Services Program, coordinating Section 8 vouchers for people with disabilities.
• Rick Steves' EuropeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for Community in Bloom free community event celebrating donors and community partners.
• Western Washington Medical GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for Community in Bloom community event.
• Red Cork Bistro & CateringminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCatering partner for Community in Bloom event.
• Blue Wave BandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEntertainment provider for Community in Bloom community event.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Catholic Community Services of Western Washington: Major Western Washington social services nonprofit delivering housing, homelessness services, and family support across multiple counties. Direct peer given its collaborative role with YWCA on the Snohomish County Landlord Engagement Project and overlapping housing/case-management offerings.
• Plymouth Housing: Seattle-based nonprofit operating permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless adults. Directly comparable as a housing-focused nonprofit serving overlapping populations (low-income, chronically homeless) in the same King County footprint.
• Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC): Seattle nonprofit providing integrated housing, behavioral health, and employment services to people experiencing homelessness and behavioral health conditions. Closely mirrors YWCA's wraparound housing-plus-services model in King County.
• Compass Housing Alliance: Seattle/Puget Sound nonprofit operating emergency shelters, permanent supportive housing, and homelessness services. Comparable service mix and target population to YWCA's Pathways Emergency Shelter and permanent housing portfolio.
• Mary's Place: King County nonprofit providing emergency shelter and housing for families experiencing homelessness, particularly women and children. Directly comparable given overlapping family shelter focus and service area.
• Housing Hope: Snohomish County affordable housing developer and service provider with supportive housing, homeownership programs, and family services. Co-partner with YWCA on the Landlord Engagement Project serving the same county.
• Cocoon House: Snohomish County nonprofit focused on housing and services for young people experiencing homelessness or fleeing unsafe situations. Co-partner with YWCA on the Landlord Engagement Project serving overlapping geographies.
• YWCA of Greater Los Angeles: Independent regional YWCA affiliate operating housing, DV services, and economic empowerment programs. Direct sister-organization peer with the same mission framework and service model, differentiated primarily by geography.

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties: Large nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator in King County. Comparable as a major regional affordable-housing nonprofit, though focused on homeownership pathways rather than emergency and supportive housing.
• Salvation Army Seattle/King County: National faith-based nonprofit with broad shelter, housing, and social services in Seattle. Comparable as a large incumbent social services organization with overlapping shelter and emergency assistance programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ywcaworks
• Facebookfacebook.com/ywcaworks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ywca-of-seattle-king-county-snohomish-county

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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