What YWCA USA does

YWCA USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1855 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace. The organization operates through a federated network of approximately 193 independent Local Associations with 471 physical locations across 46 states and the District of Columbia, collectively serving more than 1 million women, girls, and families annually through approximately 860 programs. Its three strategic pillars are Racial Justice & Civil Rights, Empowerment & Economic Advancement, and Health & Safety, encompassing domestic and sexual violence services, child care, leadership development (Emerging Leaders, Executive Leadership Cohort), entrepreneurship support (Level Up! Pitch Competition), and national advocacy campaigns such as YWomenVote and YW WE360°.

The national entity does not build technology products; its core capabilities are direct service delivery through Local Associations, national advocacy (notably via the ERA Coalition, AAUW, LWV, and other partner organizations), data-driven research, and capacity-building support for affiliates. YWCA USA is also a member of the global World YWCA, linking it to 100+ countries and UN Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) activities, and operates a branded e-commerce merchandise store (store.ywca.org) selling apparel and accessories.

YWCA USA's revenue model is a mix of individual and corporate donations, foundation grants, campaign fundraising (e.g., the Chairwoman's Campaign targeting $500,000), and merchandise sales. Major recent funding includes a $10 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. in October 2025 to advance youth character development nationwide. The organization is governed by a 21-member Board of Directors (as of mid-2026) led by CEO Margaret Mitchell, with senior leadership including Chief Impact Officer Dr. Dionne Blue and VP of Marketing and Communications Strategy Mike Leone. Tax ID is 13-1624103; financial statements are published on its website but consolidated revenue figures were not disclosed in the source data.

Name

YWCA USA

Legal name

YWCA USA

Website

https://ywca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1855

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

YWCA USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a federated network of 193 Local Associations that deliver direct services and advocacy on racial justice, women's empowerment, and health/safety across 46 states, serving 1M+ women, girls, and families annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

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 and Corporate Donations: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, YWCA USA relies heavily on charitable donations from individuals and corporations to fund its programs, advocacy efforts, and support for Local Associations.
2. Grants and Foundation Funding: YWCA USA receives substantial grants from foundations and institutional funders. In 2025, the organization was awarded $10 million by Lilly Endowment Inc. to advance youth character development nationwide.
3. Merchandise Sales: YWCA operates an e-commerce store selling branded merchandise including apparel, accessories, and office/tech items. Revenue from merchandise sales supports organizational programs and initiatives.
4. Campaign Fundraising: YWCA USA conducts specific fundraising campaigns such as the Chairwoman's Campaign, which was raising $500,000 to strengthen Local Associations' capacity, fundraising strategy, communications, and emergency assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

YWCA USA is the national coordinating body of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit network that supports 190+ independent Local Associations delivering direct social services and advocacy on behalf of women, girls, and communities of color. Direct services include domestic and sexual violence crisis response and shelter, child care and early learning, economic empowerment and workforce programs, and health and wellness services, while national work encompasses advocacy, campaigns, and research on racial justice, gender equity, reproductive rights, and economic security. The organization is funded primarily through donations, grants, and campaign fundraising, with a small e-commerce merchandise operation that supports mission programs.

Product overview

YWCA USA operates as a network of over 190 independent Local Associations delivering direct services and advocacy programs, organized around three strategic Areas of Focus: Racial Justice & Civil Rights, Empowerment & Economic Advancement, and Health & Safety. The national organization strengthens and amplifies local impact through advocacy, data-driven research, and coordinated campaigns. Programs include domestic and sexual violence services, child care, professional development, and leadership initiatives. YWCA USA also operates an e-commerce merchandise store (store.ywca.org) selling branded apparel and accessories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• YWomenVote: National survey initiative focusing on women's voting priorities and issues affecting women and communities of color.
• YWCA WE360°
• Level Up! Pitch Competition
• Emerging Leaders
• Executive Leadership Cohort

Products and services

• YWCA Shop Merchandise Store Direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront selling YWCA-branded apparel (e.g., Unisex Perfect Tri Tee starting at $13.75, crewneck sweatshirts up to $34.50), accessories, office items (stylus pens, portable chargers, RFID portfolios), and bulk-priced products for organizations, with proceeds supporting YWCA's mission.
• Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Crisis intervention, emergency shelter, counseling, and advocacy services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, delivered at the community level by Local Associations.
• YWCA Child Care Services and Programming Child care and early learning programs operated by Local Associations that enable parents (predominantly women) to remain in the workforce and provide developmental support to children from underserved communities.
• Emerging Leaders Program Leadership development program for young women focused on building professional and economic advancement skills, delivered under YWCA's Empowerment & Economic Advancement area of focus.
• Executive Leadership Cohort Executive-level leadership development program designed for senior women professionals to advance their career trajectories, delivered under YWCA's Empowerment & Economic Advancement area of focus.
• YW WE360° (Women Empowerment 360) National women-empowerment program within YWCA USA's National Campaigns, designed to advance gender and racial justice through coordinated national outreach and engagement.
• Level Up! Pitch Competition National pitch competition supporting women entrepreneurs and economic advancement for women, delivered under YWCA's Empowerment & Economic Advancement area of focus.
• YWomenVote National survey and civic engagement initiative focused on mobilizing women around issues including cost of living, healthcare, mass shootings, and voting rights, conducted by YWCA USA as part of its advocacy work.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 997,454 people in 2022 through 860 programs across 136 local associations
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• ERA CoalitioncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 March 2026YWCA USA and the ERA Coalition work together to advance the Equal Rights Amendment and gender equality. The partnership includes joint press releases, advocacy campaigns, and public statements supporting constitutional equality for women. The ERA Coalition represents over 300 partner organizations and 80 million people committed to enshrining sex equality in the U.S. Constitution.
• World YWCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYWCA USA is part of the global World YWCA movement spanning more than 100 countries. The partnership engages 100 million young women and girls to transform power structures for justice, gender equality, and a world without violence and war by 2035. YWCA USA participates in United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) activities through this membership.
• AAUWsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in celebrating women's sports achievements and gender equity advocacy. AAUW's CEO Gloria L. Blackwell participated in the joint statement celebrating the U.S. Women's Hockey Team's Olympic victory.
• League of Women Voters (LWV-US)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the ERA Coalition and joint advocacy efforts. Jessica Jones Capparell from the League contributed to the joint statement on the U.S. Women's Hockey victory.
• National Organization for Women (NOW)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the ERA Coalition working to advance gender equality. Kim Villanueva, President of NOW, contributed to the joint statement on the Women's Hockey victory.
• MANA, A National Latina OrganizationsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization within the ERA Coalition representing Latina interests in gender equality advocacy.
• National LGBTQ Task ForcesecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization within the ERA Coalition advancing intersectional gender equality.
• Feminist MajoritysecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization within the ERA Coalition working on feminist policy advocacy.
• Equality NowsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization within the ERA Coalition focused on achieving legal equality for women.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Association of University Women (AAUW): AAUW is a national nonprofit advancing gender equity through education, research, and advocacy, similar to YWCA's empowerment and economic advancement focus. Both organizations mobilize women around policy issues and run leadership/advancement programs; AAUW is a direct ERA Coalition partner alongside YWCA.
• National Organization for Women (NOW): NOW is a feminist advocacy organization pursuing gender equality through litigation, legislation, and grassroots organizing. YWCA and NOW are co-partners in the ERA Coalition and share overlapping advocacy agendas on women's rights and racial justice.
• Girls Inc. Girls Inc. is a national nonprofit inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through direct-service programming and advocacy. It mirrors YWCA's focus on girls' empowerment, leadership development, and a federated local-affiliate delivery model.
• League of Women Voters: The League of Women Voters is a civic nonprofit promoting voter participation and policy advocacy on issues including voting rights, reproductive rights, and economic security. YWCA's YWomenVote initiative directly parallels the League's civic-engagement mission, and both are ERA Coalition partners.
• National Women's Law Center: NWLC is a nonprofit legal and policy advocacy organization advancing gender justice in areas including economic security, health, and reproductive rights. It overlaps heavily with YWCA's advocacy agenda and shares policy priorities on child care and gender-based violence.
• Equality Now: Equality Now is an international human rights organization working to achieve legal and systemic equality for women and girls. It is an ERA Coalition partner alongside YWCA and pursues overlapping objectives in legal equality and gender-based violence prevention.
• Feminist Majority Foundation: Feminist Majority Foundation engages in research, advocacy, and grassroots organizing on women's rights, reproductive health, and gender equity. It is an ERA Coalition partner with YWCA and pursues parallel feminist policy and advocacy work.
• National Council of Negro Women: NCNW is a nonprofit advocating for African American women and their families through programs in health, education, and economic empowerment. It directly parallels YWCA's intersectional focus on women of color and shares advocacy priorities around racial and gender justice.
• National Network to End Domestic Violence: NNEDV is a national nonprofit dedicated to ending domestic violence through advocacy, capacity building, and direct services. It directly aligns with YWCA's domestic violence services and shelter programs, serving overlapping vulnerable populations.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: BGCA is a national youth-services nonprofit with a federated local-club delivery model serving millions of young people annually. While its focus is broader youth development rather than gender-specific, its federated structure, scale, and direct-service delivery model closely resemble YWCA's Local Association network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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