The Woman's Club of Minneapolis

What The Woman's Club of Minneapolis does

The Woman's Club of Minneapolis is a 501(c)-style nonprofit membership organization founded in 1907 and headquartered in a designated Minneapolis Historic Treasure — a six-floor 1928 Clubhouse at 410 Oak Grove Street designed by Léon Arnal, the architect of the Foshay Tower. The Club provides programming, gathering space, dining, and civic-engagement services to professional women, community members, nonprofits, and the broader Twin Cities public. Members receive tiered access (Active Membership at $100/month or $1,200/year with a $180/quarter Food & Program minimum; Nonprofit/Nonresident Membership at $50/month or $600/year with a $360/year minimum) including reduced-priced programming, meeting-room access, rooftop dining priority, and event invitations. The Club also operates the Ard Godfrey House, the oldest remaining wood-frame house in Minneapolis (built 1849), restored in 1976–1979, offering free guided tours in the summer.

Revenue derives from three primary streams: recurring membership dues, charitable donations (structured at $50/$100/$500/$1,000 tiers plus a Founding Member Fund), and historically, space rentals. Space rentals are currently suspended indefinitely, with the building open for member programming only. Beyond member economics, the Club runs an extensive community-impact program addressing food insecurity (via the InvolveMN partnership, which uses the Club's commercial kitchen to produce 1,250+ meals daily for unhoused neighbors), education support (school-supply drives, food pantry support for Minneapolis College, the SPARKZ3D 3D printing camp with Dunwoody College), and arts programming (resident artists Lori Dokken and Connie Evingson, youth theater via ETC Productions, and event booking through Sue McLean & Associates). Distribution is concentrated in a single metro geography (Minneapolis) with no multi-region or international footprint.

The Club is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors with an Executive Committee (President Margaret Leibfried, Treasurer Kris Lynch, Secretary Chris Newman) and operates with a small staff (Finance Director Yulanda Williams, Office Manager Lucy Knipp, plus front-desk support), placing it in the 11–50 employee band. Marketing is community-led through social media, a monthly Bulletin, an annual Yearbook, free public events, and member referrals. As a nonprofit, the Club does not raise outside equity; sustainability depends on membership, donations, and program-related revenue.

Name

The Woman's Club of Minneapolis

Legal name

The Woman's Club of Minneapolis

Website

https://womansclub.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Woman's Club of Minneapolis, founded in 1907, is a nonprofit membership organization operating a designated 1928 historic Clubhouse at 410 Oak Grove Street in Minneapolis. It serves members, nonprofits, schools, and the public through civic programming, community partnerships, arts events, and historic-site stewardship.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Club

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAMAOAI

Adult/Public Speaking Clubs & Community Organizations

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Public Speaking & Debate Clubs

Keywords

• Community social club
• Membership organization
• Historic event venue
• Civic engagement programs
• Nonprofit community services

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees with tiered pricing for Active Members ($100/month or $1,200/year plus $180 Food & Program Minimum/quarter) and Nonprofit/Nonresident Members ($50/month or $600/year plus $360 Food & Program Minimum/year). Membership includes access to programming, meeting rooms, room rental discounts, and member events.
2. Donations: Charitable contributions from individuals and organizations, including a Founding Member Fund option and ability to dedicate gifts. Accepts donations in amounts of $50, $100, $500, or $1,000.
3. Space Rental (Currently Suspended): The building is not available for rental opportunities until further notice. Historically, room rental was available to members at reduced rates with two $100 rental credits per year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Woman's Club of Minneapolis is a nonprofit community organization that sells tiered individual and nonprofit memberships granting access to its historic 1928 clubhouse, programming, dining, and meeting spaces. It additionally provides community engagement programs, cultural and educational events, heritage tours of the restored Ard Godfrey House, and (currently suspended) venue rentals for concerts, theater, and private events.

Product overview

The Woman's Club of Minneapolis operates as a membership-based community organization offering venue rental, community engagement programs, and cultural events. The core offerings include Active and Nonprofit Organization memberships ($100-600/year), access to their historic six-floor Clubhouse with a 620-seat theater and rooftop terrace for events, and free community programs through four focus areas: individual and community safety, food insecurity, civic engagement, and essential human needs. The Club also maintains the Ard Godfrey House (historic site tours) and provides music, arts, and educational programming through partnerships with local artists and schools.

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Products and services

• Active Membership Full individual membership granting access to Club programming (Club Day Mondays, Jazz events, concerts, theater), free use of selected conference and meeting rooms, a 10% discount on space rental rates plus two $100 room rental credits per year, invitations to members-only events, priority reservations for Rooftop dining, and the monthly Bulletin and annual Yearbook. Priced at $100/month or $1,200/year plus a $180 Food & Program Minimum per quarter.
• Nonprofit Organization or Nonresident Membership Reduced-dues membership available to nonprofit organizations and to individuals living 75+ miles from 410 Oak Grove Street, Minneapolis. Provides benefits similar to Active Membership including programming access, meeting rooms, dining, and member communications. Priced at $50/month or $600/year plus a $360 Food & Program Minimum per year.
• Community Engagement Programs Civic and charitable programs addressing individual and community safety, food insecurity, civic engagement, and essential human needs. Activities include donation drives for schools and shelters (Emerson Dual Language School, Minneapolis College, People Serving People, Tubman), volunteering through InvolveMN's meal-preparation program (1,250+ meals/day capacity), and partnership-based community outreach.
• Venue Rental (Theater & Event Spaces) Rental of the Club's historic spaces — a 620+ seat theater, rooftop terrace with Loring Park views, lounge, dining rooms, and meeting rooms — for concerts, comedy shows, theater performances, and private events. Members receive a 10% discount and two $100 rental credits annually. Currently suspended to the public until further notice; the building is open for member programming only.
• Ard Godfrey House Heritage Tours Free guided tours of the Ard Godfrey House, the oldest remaining wood-frame house in Minneapolis (built 1849), restored and maintained by the Club since 1976. Located in Chute Square at 28 University Ave SE, Minneapolis; open weekends 1:00–4:00 pm in June, July, and August; partially wheelchair-accessible on the main floor.
• Music & Arts Programming Year-round cultural programming including jazz concerts, theater performances, visual art exhibits, and resident-artist monthly performances by Lori Dokken and Connie Evingson. Available to members at reduced prices and to the general public through free community concerts.
• Education and Civic Discussion Programs Educational programming including the Great Decisions discussion series, speakers, lectures, and community forums on civic topics. Open to members and, for select events, the broader public.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,250 meals per day prepared and delivered to unhoused community members
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• InvolveMNcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2020Nonprofit co-founded by Melanie and Grant Snyder that prepares and delivers meals to unhoused community members. Leases the Club's kitchen seven days a week and can prepare over 1,250 meals daily. Both organizations share missions focused on community and relationships as key to changing lives.
• Dunwoody College of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongtime partner collaborating on projects including collecting interview-appropriate clothing for graduating students. Also partnered on SPARKZ3D program - a 3D printing camp for Minneapolis middle school students.
• Emerson Dual Language SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlocks from the Club. Members sponsor weekly snacks for students, monthly meals for Community Conversations, and host convenings at the Club. Club provides school supplies, backpacks, and seasonal clothing donations.
• TubmanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization serving people experiencing relationship violence, exploitation, and trauma. Receives self-care items donated by Club members through seasonal donation drives.
• People Serving PeoplecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest and most comprehensive shelter for families experiencing homelessness in Minnesota. Through Aquatennial Ambassadors introduction, Club has provided school supplies and backpacks for shelter children for six years running.
• Education, Theater, Community (ETC) ProductionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth theater organization that brings performances to Loring Park and Chute Square. Club members have supported ETC for four summers through sponsorship and volunteer efforts.
• Lori DokkenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResident artist who performs monthly at the Club. Contributes to the arts community by providing accessible space for artists to perform.
• Connie EvingsonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResident artist who performs monthly at the Club alongside Lori Dokken, contributing to Twin Cities arts programming.
• Lakes Area Music FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts organization partnered with the Club for music programming.
• Sue Mclean & AssociatescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent booking partnership for ongoing use of Club spaces including the historic theater.
• Minneapolis Police Activities League (PAL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Heroes & Helpers holiday shopping program bringing young people together with Club members and police officers.
• One Good DeedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization that leaves hats, mittens, scarves in Loring Park for those in need. Club supported Scarf Bombing event by collecting and distributing items.
• Bundles of LoveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer-driven nonprofit partnering with community organizations to assist Minnesota families in need with handmade items for newborns. Club members donate yarn and items through Fiber by the Fire events.
• Hennepin HealthcareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClub members knit and crochet chemo caps for patients at Hennepin Healthcare (177 caps in November 2024, 50+ in March 2024).
• Minneapolis CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity college where Club raised just over $1,500 for the College's food pantry to support Thanksgiving meals for students.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Junior League: National women's civic volunteer organization with local chapters; comparable mission of women-led community service, membership dues, fundraising, and partnerships with schools and nonprofits.
• General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC): Umbrella federation of women's clubs across the U.S., very comparable in structure and mission — local chapters offering civic engagement, programming, and historic venues; GFWC membership model directly mirrors The Woman's Club.
• League of Women Voters: Civic engagement organization focused on education, advocacy, and community programming — comparable women-led membership model, recurring dues revenue, and educational programming like Great Decisions series.
• National Council of Women: Federation of women's organizations focused on civic engagement and education — comparable women-led, membership-funded, advocacy- and community-oriented nonprofit model.
• The Woman's City Club of New York: A historic women's city club in New York with a comparable mission of women-led civic engagement and a members-only clubhouse format; a direct structural peer in the historic women's club category.
• The Junior League of Minneapolis: Local Junior League chapter serving the Minneapolis area; competes for the same civic-minded women members and nonprofit partnership pipeline, making it a direct local peer.
• The Woman's Club of Cincinnati: Another historic women's civic club operating a 19th-century-era clubhouse with membership dues, programming, and venue use — directly comparable in history, structure, and revenue mix.

Emerging players

• AHC (American Heritage Committee) / Heritage Preservation Nonprofits: Heritage preservation nonprofits operating historic house museums (analogous to Ard Godfrey House tours); partial overlap with the Club's historic site programming and community engagement model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mplswomansclub
• Facebookfacebook.com/thewomansclubofminneapolis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-woman%27s-club-of-minneapolis
• Instagraminstagram.com/womansclubofminneapolis

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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