Filipino Community of Seattle

What Filipino Community of Seattle does

Filipino Community of Seattle (FCS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social service organization founded in 1935, serving approximately 7,500 community members monthly in the Seattle/King County area through an integrated portfolio of programs. Headquartered at the Filipino Community Center in Seattle's Rainier Valley neighborhood, FCS operates six core programs: Senior Services (providing culturally appropriate meals, food bank access, fitness, and technology classes to 600-750 seniors weekly); Youth Development Programs (free after-school and summer STEAM programming for K-12 students through Batibot and Bagets cohorts); the Small Business Resiliency Network (technical assistance and Palengke cultural markets for 100+ small businesses); Gender-Based Violence prevention; Culture & Arts programs (including the FCS Kalahi Dance Group); and the Innovation Learning Center, a state-of-the-art Makerspace with 3D printers, robotics, and FPV drone-making classes.

The organization also develops and operates affordable housing through Filipino Community Village 1 (94 senior housing units opened in 2021 in partnership with HumanGood) and the planned Filipino Community Village 2 (56 family units with commercial space for healthcare and workforce development, total project cost $46 million). Revenue is sourced from government grants (City of Seattle, King County, State of Washington, federal), foundation grants (Gates Foundation, Seattle Foundation, Group Health Foundation, United Way, ArtsFund), corporate sponsorships, individual donations, fundraising events (annual Anniversary Gala), and nominal program fees ($3-$5 senior lunches). The go-to-market is community-led: word-of-mouth, school/church/community partnerships, and direct outreach via cultural events.

FCS is governed by a Board of Directors (President Armilito J. Pangilinan) and led by Executive Director Agnes Navarro. Strategic priorities center on real estate development, workforce training (broadband engineer certification for formerly incarcerated individuals, CompTIA credentials), STEAM education access, and culturally specific social services. The organization holds no equity investors and is funded entirely through philanthropic and public sources.

Name

Filipino Community of Seattle

Legal name

Filipino Community of Seattle

Website

https://filcommsea.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Filipino Community of Seattle is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1935 that serves approximately 7,500 community members monthly in the Seattle/King County area through affordable senior housing, youth STEAM education, senior meal and food programs, small business support, and cultural programming anchored at its Filipino Community Center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Community Food Services (62421), Community Food Services (624210), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD), Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Civic Education & Community Engagement (Voting, Local Government) (EDAAAFAC)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Affordable housing programs
• Youth development services
• Senior care services
• Nonprofit community programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events including annual Anniversary Gala and various campaigns
2. Government Grants: Funding from City of Seattle, King County, State of Washington, and federal sources for affordable housing, community programs, and social services
3. Program Fees: Senior lunch program fees ($3 for seniors, $5 for non-seniors) and nominal fees for Innovation Learning Center classes
4. Affordable Housing Operations: Filipino Community Village provides 94 units of affordable senior housing in partnership with HumanGood

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Filipino Community of Seattle is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social service organization that delivers a portfolio of community programs to the Filipino-American community in Seattle, including affordable senior and family housing, senior meal and food bank services, youth development with STEM/STEAM education, small business technical assistance, gender-based violence prevention, and cultural arts programming. Services are coordinated through the Filipino Community Center and the Innovation Learning Center and are funded through grants, donations, and nominal program fees.

Product overview

Filipino Community of Seattle is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social service organization offering a portfolio of community programs rather than a unified software product. The organization operates multiple interconnected service programs: Senior Services provides culturally appropriate meals, food assistance, and wellness programs; the Youth Development Program offers after-school and summer S.T.E.A.M. education through the Innovation Learning Center; the Small Business Resiliency Network supports entrepreneurs with technical assistance and training; Gender Based Violence programs offer survivor support and education; Culture & Arts programs feature the FCS Kalahi Dance Group. Additionally, the organization develops and manages affordable housing through the Filipino Community Village (senior housing) and Filipino Community Village 2 (family housing). The programs are coordinated through the Filipino Community Center and serve approximately 7,500 community members monthly.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FCS Kalahi Dance Group: Filipino American folk dance troupe for children and adults, serving as cultural ambassadors to the Filipinx community and beyond
• Filipino Community Village
• Filipino Community Village 2 (FCV2)
• Innovation Learning Center (ILC)
• Small Business Resiliency Network (SBRN)
• Youth Development Program

Products and services

• Senior Services Program Provides culturally appropriate resources for elderly Filipino-American community members in Seattle, including hot lunches ($3/seniors), food bank access, fitness classes, mental health support, technology training, and cultural/social activities. Designed for low-income, limited-English-speaking immigrant seniors including survivors of domestic violence and homeless individuals.
• Youth Development Program (Batibot and Bagets) Beyond-school programming for K-12 students including Batibot (K-5) after-school and Bagets (6-12) after-school and summer programs, offering STEM/STEAM education, cultural activities, youth leadership development, field trips, and free lunch preorders. Free of charge including food and materials; participants also receive free access to Innovation Learning Center classes.
• Small Business Resiliency Network (SBRN) Provides culturally relevant technical assistance, workshops, networking support, grant application assistance, marketing support, and community forums for Filipino-American and BIPOC small business owners. Operated in partnership with Washington State Microenterprise Association as an Entrepreneur Support Organization since 2022.
• Gender Based Violence Program Provides resources and support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking through educational workshops, Natural Helper training, and community awareness programs. Includes advocacy; FCS was the first Filipinx organization in the nation to sponsor human trafficking legislation (HB 1175 in 2003).
• Culture & Arts Program Builds cultural connection through classes and activities around traditional Filipino dance (FCS Kalahi Dance Group - a folk dance troupe for children and adults serving as cultural ambassadors), language, literature, music, food, and community events.
• Innovation Learning Center (ILC) State-of-the-art computer laboratory with Makerspace offering robotics, drone making, 3D printing, Cricut design, and technology education for youth and community members. Includes specialized programs such as the Autonomous Robot Worker Program (Lego Mindstorm), FPV Drone Making, Robotic Hand prosthetic building, and an eight-week Broadband Engineer Workforce Training program for formerly incarcerated individuals leading to CompTIA certifications.
• Filipino Community Village (Affordable Senior Housing) 94-unit affordable housing complex for seniors opened in 2021, providing culturally appropriate living with integrated access to FCS programs, services, and the Innovation Learning Center. Developed in partnership with HumanGood with $36 million raised for construction.
• Filipino-American Small Business Directory Online directory of Filipino-American small businesses in partnership with Washington State Microenterprise Association, providing visibility and networking opportunities for member businesses.
• FCS Membership Program Community membership program offering access to FCS programs, services, events, and resources for Seattle-area Filipino community members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,500+ community members served monthly
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• City of Seattle (via Ali Lee consultant)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 August 2023FCS IT team was tapped to help rebuild telecommunication infrastructure in Maui areas devastated by wildfires, setting up community broadband sites.
• The Palengke NationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Collaborative partner for organizing Palengke cultural markets celebrating Filipino American History Month and holiday markets at the Filipino Community Center.
• Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022FCS Small Business program became a WSMA Entrepreneur Support Organization (ESO) partner in 2022, providing economic development resources through financial education and business development workshops.
• Washington State Department of Commerce - SBRNcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Proud SBRN partner since inception in 2020, providing technical assistance to small businesses impacted by COVID-19 through the Small Business Resiliency Network program.
• HumanGoodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for Filipino Community Village (FCV1 - 94 senior units) and ongoing affordable housing operations.
• Beacon Development GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for Filipino Community Village 2 (FCV2) affordable housing project.
• Seattle Nativity SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for summer robotics program at Innovation Learning Center serving 40 students.
• Equity in Education Coalition (EEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for workforce development program targeting formerly incarcerated individuals and underserved community members with hands-on tech training.
• Fresh Start Professional ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing re-entry support services and social support complementing skills training for formerly incarcerated individuals in the broadband engineer internship program.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA): Largest national Filipino-American civic organization in the US, advancing Filipino community interests through advocacy, programs, and chapter-based service delivery. Directly comparable as a Filipino-American community service and advocacy organization.
• Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS): National organization dedicated to preserving Filipino American history through chapters, museums, and educational programming. Comparable as a culturally focused Filipino-American nonprofit with educational and cultural programming.
• Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS): Seattle-based AAPI social services organization offering senior services, youth programs, behavioral health, and small business support. Closest comparable peer given shared geography, multi-service AAPI community model, and senior program focus.
• El Centro de la Raza: Seattle-based Latino community center providing affordable housing, senior services, youth education, and cultural programming. Directly comparable as a multi-service ethnic community hub with affordable housing operations in the same city.
• Chinese Information and Service Center (CISC): Seattle-based Asian community services organization offering senior programs, youth education, and culturally tailored social services. Comparable as a long-standing ethnic-community nonprofit in Seattle serving immigrant populations.
• API Chaya: Seattle-based AAPI organization focused on domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking survivor services within immigrant communities. Directly comparable gender-based violence programming serving AAPI populations.
• White Center Community Development Association: Seattle-area community development nonprofit serving immigrant and refugee communities through housing, economic development, and youth programming. Comparable multi-service ethnic community development model with similar funding partners.
• Little Manila Rising: Filipino-American community organization in Stockton, CA focused on historic preservation, youth leadership, and community development. Directly comparable as a culturally specific Filipino-American community development nonprofit.

Broad incumbents

• Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO): Oregon-based AAPI advocacy and community development organization providing policy advocacy, civic engagement, and member services. Comparable AAPI community organizing and policy advocacy mission.
• National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA): National AAPI senior services organization providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services. Comparable mission of culturally tailored senior services for Asian American communities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/filipinocommsea?lang=en
• Facebookfacebook.com/FilipinoCommSeattle
• Instagraminstagram.com/filipinocommunityofseattle
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/filipino-community-of-seattle-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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