Elizabeth Gregory Home

What Elizabeth Gregory Home does

Elizabeth Gregory Home (legal name: Elizabeth Home; EIN 91-2139335) is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2001 by members of University Lutheran Church and operating direct services since 2006, delivering a Day Shelter and a 10-bed Transitional Housing Program for women experiencing homelessness in the University District. Its core products are drop-in services (meals, showers, laundry, computer and Wi-Fi access, mail services, food services, health navigator support, mental health counseling on Tuesdays, and case management) and a 12-month transitional housing program with comprehensive care management. There is no proprietary technology platform; the organization relies on standard nonprofit management tools, donor management systems, WordPress/Divi web infrastructure, and Mailchimp for digital communications. Elizabeth Gregory Home does not sell products; rather, it is funded through a diversified mix of individual donations, corporate partnerships (Microsoft, Boeing, BECU, United Way, etc.), foundation grants (Gates Foundation, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, among others), government grants (City of Seattle), donor-advised funds, planned giving, in-kind donations, workplace giving, and vehicle donations. Tactically, the organization operates from a single facility at 1604 NE 50th St, Seattle, is led by Executive Director Ally Baehr (appointed Q1 2022) with a 16-member board, maintains the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency and a Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating, and states that approximately 90% of revenue is devoted to direct client services.

Name

Elizabeth Gregory Home

Legal name

Elizabeth Home

Website

https://eghseattle.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Elizabeth Gregory Home is a Seattle 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a Day Shelter and a 10-bed Transitional Housing Program that provide free, trauma-informed services to women experiencing homelessness in the University District.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Women's homeless services
• Day shelter programs
• Transitional housing
• Case management services
• Nonprofit social services

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct monetary gifts from individuals through the organization's website donation form, one-time and recurring donation options available.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate grants, matching gift programs, employee engagement, event sponsorship, and volunteer programs from business partners.
3. Foundation Grants: Support from foundations including Gates Foundation, Boeing ECF, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, and numerous other regional and national foundations listed on the supporters page.
4. Government Funding: City of Seattle and potentially other government grants supporting nonprofit social services.
5. Donor Advised Funds: Distributions from DAF accounts held at Fidelity Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, Schwab Charitable, and community foundations.
6. Planned Giving / Bequests: Legacy gifts through wills, trusts, and estate planning.
7. In-Kind Donations: Food, clothing, personal care items, and other essential goods donated by individuals and organizations.
8. Workplace Giving: Payroll deductions through workplace giving programs at UW, Boeing, Google, Microsoft, and other participating employers.
9. Vehicle Donations: Car donation program through Careasy.org generating funds from vehicle donations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Elizabeth Gregory Home provides a free, drop-in Day Shelter and a 12-month Transitional Housing Program for women experiencing homelessness in Seattle's University District. Services directly delivered to clients include meals, showers, laundry, mail services, computer/Wi-Fi access, case management, health navigation, and mental health counseling, all offered at no cost.

Product overview

Elizabeth Gregory Home (EGH) is a nonprofit organization providing a suite of interconnected services for women experiencing homelessness in Seattle. The core offerings include a Day Shelter (drop-in center offering meals, showers, laundry, computer access, and mail services) and a Transitional Housing Program (up to 12 months of supportive housing for up to 10 women). These are supported by case management, health navigator services, mental health counseling, and volunteer programs. The organization does not operate a technology product in the traditional SaaS sense; rather, it delivers human services through its programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Day Shelter Drop-in day shelter located in Seattle's University District, open six days a week (Sunday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.), providing women experiencing homelessness with basic needs including meals, showers, laundry, computer access, and case management referrals.
• Transitional Housing Program Supportive housing program providing a home for up to 10 women in the University District of North Seattle, offering up to 12 months of services to prepare participants for independent living and reduce risk of returning to homelessness.
• Hygiene Program Provides accessible private showers (up to 30 minutes), laundry facilities, and personal care items to women experiencing homelessness.
• Computer Lab and Wi-Fi Services Computer lab with free Wi-Fi, device charging station, two landline phones, a computer for online video appointments, and a keyboard for the visually impaired.
• Mail Services Mail arrangement services providing women with an address to give out to potential employers, landlords, and other agencies.
• Health Navigator Services Full-time health navigator to assist women in accessing healthcare resources.
• Mental Health Counseling Mental health counseling appointments available on Tuesdays for women experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
• Case Management Services Case managers provide referrals, support, and advocacy for educational and vocational training, job skills, employment, medical care, mental health counseling, substance abuse support, and long-term housing.
• Food Services Nutritious food including breakfast (9:00 am – 10:30 am), lunch (12:00 pm – 1:30 pm), and snacks provided to guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transitional Housing Program supports women for 12 months with comprehensive care management to prepare for independent living
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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 minor and core.

• One Warm CoatminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit partner providing coat drive support. EGH is registered as a One Warm Coat nonprofit partner, allowing community members to organize coat drives benefiting the organization.
• Earth BreezeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProduct donation partner providing laundry and cleaning products for EGH's operations.
• Food LifelinecoreOthersFood donation partner supplying food donations that EGH volunteers pick up and deliver. Food pick-ups occur at 10am on Wednesday mornings with volunteer drivers.
• YWCA Works ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternship partnership through which Zenashe Ewnetu joined EGH as a volunteer and now provides ongoing support for the Hygiene Program.
• University Lutheran ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding organization that voted to address housing for women experiencing homelessness and incorporated EGH as a separate, non-faith-based organization in 2001. The church hosts the WHEEL/SHARE shelter in its basement and EGH is located in the University District.
• SHARE/WHEELcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelf-managed shelter operating in University Lutheran Church basement. Women staying there can access EGH's Day Shelter services, creating a coordinated homeless services ecosystem.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC): Seattle-based nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and integrated behavioral health services for people experiencing homelessness, with a strong focus on chronic homelessness. Comparable mission and case-management-plus-housing model, though DESC operates at significantly larger scale and includes behavioral health more centrally.
• Mary's Place: Seattle-based nonprofit operating emergency family shelters and day centers for women, children, and families experiencing homelessness. Directly comparable in mission (women-focused homelessness services) and service model (drop-in day center plus residential shelter programs), but at significantly larger scale.
• Solid Ground: King County-based anti-poverty nonprofit providing housing stability, food access, and supportive services. Comparable mission (preventing and ending homelessness) and service mix including case management, food programs, and housing navigation.
• Catholic Community Services of Western Washington: Multi-service nonprofit operating shelter, housing, and supportive service programs across Western Washington including Seattle. Comparable service delivery (emergency shelter, case management, food, transitional housing) for vulnerable populations, including women.
• YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish: Regional YWCA affiliate providing shelter, housing, and supportive services for women and families experiencing homelessness and domestic violence. Directly comparable service mix (emergency shelter, transitional housing, case management, advocacy) in the same Seattle geography.
• Compass Housing Alliance: Seattle/Puget Sound nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing with case management. Directly comparable operational model combining day services, housing placement, and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Plymouth Housing: Seattle-based nonprofit providing permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless adults. Comparable population focus (people experiencing homelessness) and housing-first orientation, though Plymouth's primary focus is permanent rather than transitional housing.
• Bread of Life Mission: Seattle nonprofit providing meals, day services, and overnight shelter for people experiencing homelessness. Comparable drop-in services (meals, showers, case management) for similar population, though not exclusively women-focused.

Regional players

• University District Food Bank: Neighborhood-based nonprofit in Seattle's University District (same neighborhood as EGH) addressing food insecurity. Comparable geographic service area and food-distribution function as a complement/competitor for food-related services.
• Hope Place: Seattle-based day center and shelter serving women and children experiencing homelessness. Highly comparable women-focused drop-in day services model, though operating in a different sub-area of Seattle.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@elizabethgregoryhome4275
• Facebookfacebook.com/ElizabethGregoryHome
• Instagraminstagram.com/eghseattle
• Xx.com/eghseattle
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elizabeth-gregory-home

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

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