House of Wisdom

What House of Wisdom does

House of Wisdom is a Washington State-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2021 to serve marginalized and disadvantaged learners, with a primary focus on immigrant and refugee families (notably Afghan and Ukrainian communities that arrived during the 2021 global crises). Headquartered in Lynnwood with operational sites in Edmonds, Lake City, and Everett, the organization delivers four integrated programs: (1) Free Tutoring & Mentorship providing 1-on-1 K-12 academic support across English, History, Math, and Science, plus college preparation; (2) House of Wellness, offering monthly wellness workshops, peer mentorship, and emotionally responsive care; (3) Multicultural Arts, Healing & Community, integrating arts-based trauma-informed support into tutoring; and (4) Food Security & Culturally Appropriate Nutrition, distributing halal and culturally familiar food in partnership with the State of Washington.

The organization operates with no proprietary technology, relying instead on Google Forms for intake, a standard website platform, and social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube) for outreach. Core service delivery is volunteer-driven and in-person, with a small paid team of 11-50 employees including a Founder & CEO, board, and functional coordinators across operations, marketing, tutoring/mentorship, development, and web development.

House of Wisdom's revenue model is donation- and grant-based rather than transactional: all services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries, with funding sourced from individual donations via the Zeffy platform, a core government partnership with the State of Washington for food security, and foundation grants (e.g., $10,000 from Hazel Miller Foundation in September 2024). The go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven, relying on word-of-mouth referrals, faith-based and community partner referrals, and culturally specific events such as Iftar, Nowruz, and Ramadan Community Gatherings to attract beneficiaries, volunteers, and donors.

Name

House of Wisdom

Legal name

House of Wisdom

Website

https://thehouseofwisdomwa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

House of Wisdom is a Washington State 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free K-12 tutoring, wellness workshops, multicultural arts, and culturally appropriate food distribution to immigrant and refugee families in Snohomish and King County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Literacy (Parent/Child & Intergenerational) (EDAAAAAE), Family & Parenting Education (Family Literacy, Parenting Skills) (EDAAAFAF)

Keywords

• Community education services
• Youth tutoring programs
• Immigrant support services
• Refugee assistance programs
• Food security programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lynnwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Donations from individuals and community supporters collected through Zeffy platform. All services provided free to beneficiaries.
2. Government Partnerships: Partnership with State of Washington for food security program funding and distribution efforts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

House of Wisdom is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers a portfolio of free, integrated support programs for marginalized and disadvantaged learners in Washington State, primarily immigrant and refugee families. Its core offerings include a Free Tutoring & Mentorship Program (K-12 academic support and college preparation), a House of Wellness Program (community-building and emotional support), a Multicultural Arts, Healing & Community Program (arts-based healing and cultural expression), and a Food Security & Culturally Appropriate Nutrition Program (halal and culturally appropriate food distribution).

Product overview

House of Wisdom is a community organization offering a portfolio of integrated support programs for marginalized and disadvantaged learners, primarily immigrant and refugee families in Washington State. The core offering consists of the Free Tutoring & Mentorship Program (providing K-12 academic support), the House of Wellness Program (community-building and emotional support), the Multicultural Arts, Healing & Community Program (arts-based healing and cultural expression), and the Food Security & Culturally Appropriate Nutrition Program (culturally appropriate food distribution). These programs work together to address both academic success and holistic well-being for students and families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Free Tutoring & Mentorship Program Free 1-on-1 academic tutoring and mentorship for K-12 students across subjects including English, History, Math, and Science, with additional support for college preparation and academic transitions. Delivered in-person at multiple Washington locations.
• House of Wellness Program Program fostering community and healthy habits to support students, particularly refugee and immigrant populations, through workshops, mentorship, peer mentorship (HOW leaders), and emotionally responsive care to combat social isolation.
• Multicultural Arts, Healing & Community Program A culturally responsive initiative integrating arts, mental health support, and community-building into tutoring and mentorship, using creative expression (painting, storytelling, poetry, calligraphy) as tools for healing, trauma-informed support, and building unity against discrimination.
• Food Security & Culturally Appropriate Nutrition Program Addresses food insecurity among immigrant and refugee families by providing free, culturally appropriate, and nutritious food including halal options, distributing over 3,000 pounds of halal meat and serving 150+ students and families across Snohomish and King County.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150+ youth and families served with consistent meals and nutrition
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• State of WashingtoncoreOthersStrategic partnership for food security program. State of Washington provides support for halal and culturally appropriate food distribution to immigrant and refugee families. House of Wisdom serves as the community organization executing targeted food distribution efforts.
• ArtsFundminorOthersProgram aligned with ArtsFund priorities for expanding access to arts for communities historically excluded from cultural spaces.
• Hazel Miller FoundationminorOthersProgram aligned with Hazel Miller Foundation priorities for multicultural and healing-centered community initiatives.
• Faith-based OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with local faith-based organizations for food distribution events and community support, ensuring accessibility and dignity in food delivery.
• Edmonds CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for mental health discussions and wellness workshops including yoga workshops and mental health events.
• Edmonds Waterfront CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Iftar Celebration and Ramadan Community Gathering events.
• Northshore YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for cooking classes for students aged 8-13, with House of Wisdom covering class fees.
• Center for Human ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuest speaker Kelly Rajotte from Center for Human Services led mental health discussion at House of Wisdom event.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• World Relief Seattle: National refugee resettlement and services organization with a Seattle-area office serving immigrant and refugee families. Directly comparable as a refugee-serving nonprofit in Washington State offering case management, education support, and community integration services.
• Catholic Community Services of Western Washington: Large regional social services nonprofit providing refugee resettlement, housing, and family support across Western Washington including Snohomish and King Counties. Directly comparable geographic and mission footprint serving refugee and immigrant populations.
• Lutheran Community Services Northwest: Multi-state refugee resettlement and social services organization operating across the Pacific Northwest. Comparable as a refugee-serving nonprofit with established government contracting, donor infrastructure, and multi-site service delivery.
• Refugee Women's Alliance (ReWA): Seattle-based nonprofit serving immigrant and refugee women and families with education, advocacy, and community integration services. Comparable as a culturally responsive community organization serving similar populations in the same region.
• African Community Housing & Development: Seattle-based nonprofit serving East African immigrant and refugee communities with housing, education, and cultural integration services. Comparable as a culturally grounded community organization serving immigrant populations in the same region.
• Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS): Seattle-based nonprofit providing behavioral health, social, and educational services to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, including refugee populations. Comparable integrated service model for immigrant/refugee communities.

Regional players

• Hopelink: Large social services nonprofit serving North and East King County with food, housing, education, and family support programs. Comparable mission and regional presence including food security and education-support services.
• Mary's Place: Seattle-area nonprofit providing shelter and comprehensive services for families experiencing homelessness, including refugees. Comparable as a multi-service organization serving vulnerable families in the same Washington geography.

Broad incumbents

• International Rescue Committee (IRC) Seattle: National and global humanitarian organization with refugee resettlement operations in Seattle. Comparable as a large-scale refugee-serving nonprofit providing education, employment, and integration services in Washington State.

Others

• Northwest Immigrant Rights Project: Washington-state-wide legal services organization serving immigrant and refugee communities. Adjacent rather than directly competing, but serves overlapping beneficiary populations in the same geography and could be a referral or partnership counterpart.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@thehouseofwisdom1917
• Facebookfacebook.com/house.of.wisdom.school
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-house-of-wisdom
• Instagraminstagram.com/houseofwisdomwa
• TikToktiktok.com/@thehouseofwisdom_wa

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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