What Homework House does

Homework House is an independent, non-sectarian nonprofit organization founded circa 2010 by Sr. Maureen Broughan and Sr. Jane Morrissey, both retired educators and Sisters of St. Joseph social justice advocates. The organization provides free after-school tutoring, mentoring, and summer literacy programming to children in grades 1-5 living in Holyoke, Massachusetts's most economically disadvantaged neighborhoods, specifically the Flats and Churchill areas. Headquartered at 54 North Summer Street in Holyoke, the organization operates two neighborhood-embedded physical delivery sites and serves nearly 90 youth daily with the support of more than 250 community volunteer tutors drawn from local high schools, colleges, and the broader professional community.

The organization's core program portfolio consists of the After School Tutoring Program (homework assistance, reading and math skill development, and mentoring for children ages 6-11), the Summer Readers & Leaders program (a 5-week intensive summer literacy offering staffed by credentialed reading teachers to prevent summer learning loss), and a Family Resources module curating external community services. There is no proprietary technology stack; the technology posture is explicitly described as minimal, with program delivery entirely dependent on in-person volunteer labor and modest back-office tools (Zeffy/GiveLively for online donations, an Amazon Wish List for in-kind gifts). Enrollment intake is offered in both English and Spanish.

The business model is a donation-funded nonprofit: all services are provided free of charge to children and families, and the organization does not charge tuition or fees. Revenue is sourced from individual donations (online, mailed checks, stock gifts, with a $10 minimum suggested gift), corporate matching gifts, in-kind contributions, and corporate sponsorships structured around recurring fundraising events — most prominently the Annual Adult Spelling Bee and Holy-OKEY Karaoke. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors, led by Executive Director Dave Haslam and Program Director Dr. Gloria Caballero Roca, and reports no parent company, no venture or private equity backing, and no disclosed annual revenue or audited financials.

Name

Homework House

Legal name

Homework House INC

Website

https://homeworkhouseholyoke.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Homework House is an independent Holyoke, MA nonprofit providing free after-school tutoring, mentoring, and summer literacy programs to grades 1-5 children in economically disadvantaged Flats and Churchill neighborhoods, served by 7 paid staff and 250+ volunteer tutors across two sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Homework Tutoring & Academic Support (Subject Tutoring) (HSAAAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Literacy & Phonics Programs (EDAMAJAA), General Homework Help (Multi-Subject) (EDANADAA), Homework Clubs & After-School Learning Centers (EDANAHAB)

Keywords

• After-school tutoring
• Youth literacy programs
• Volunteer mentoring services
• Summer reading programs
• Community education support

Headquarters

HQ city

Holyoke

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute to support the organization's operations. Donations can be made online through Zeffy platform, by mail with checks, or through stock gifts. Minimum suggested donation of $10.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors support annual events like the Spelling Bee at various levels (Bee Hive, Honeycomb, Busy Bee, Worker Bee levels). Sponsors include Peoples, WFB, bankESB, Baystate Health, HGE, SSJ, and ESE.
3. Matching Gifts: Corporate matching gift program where employers match employee donations to multiply the impact of individual contributions.
4. In-Kind Donations: Organization accepts in-kind gifts and maintains an Amazon Wish List for supplies and materials needed for programming.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Homework House provides free after-school tutoring and mentoring to children in grades 1-5 in Holyoke's economically disadvantaged neighborhoods, along with a 5-week Summer Readers & Leaders intensive literacy program. Programs are delivered in person at two neighborhood sites using over 250 volunteer tutors, with all services provided at no cost to participating children and families.

Product overview

Homework House is a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of free educational programs for children in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The core offerings consist of the After School Tutoring Program and Summer Readers & Leaders (SRL) literacy program, both designed for grades 1-5 students. These programs are supported by a volunteer tutoring initiative that recruits community members as mentors. An additional Family Resources module provides curated links to external community services and educational websites. Together, these programs provide a continuum of academic and social support services, though they are delivered as direct program services rather than as a technology product or software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• After School Tutoring Program Free after-school tutoring and mentoring program open to children aged 6 to 11 (grades 1-5), providing homework assistance, reading and math skill development, and fun activities on Fridays.
• Summer Readers & Leaders (SRL) Free 5-week intensive summer literacy program designed to prevent summer learning loss in students from low-resource neighborhoods, providing a bridge from summer vacation to the school year with credentialed reading teachers. Includes lunch and snacks and serves rising 2nd through 5th graders.
• Volunteer Tutoring Program Community volunteer program recruiting and coordinating tutors (high school and college students, professionals, retired seniors) to provide academic support and mentoring to children enrolled in Homework House programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 63% of K-3 students met or exceeded reading growth expectations in 2015
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• PeoplesflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Bee Hive Level sponsor of the 11th Annual Adult Spelling Bee fundraiser. Peoples is a financial institution providing significant sponsorship support for the organization's largest annual fundraising event.
• WFB (Westfield Bank)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Honeycomb Level sponsor of the 11th Annual Adult Spelling Bee fundraiser, supporting the organization's annual fundraising efforts.
• bankESBcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Busy Bee Level sponsor of the 11th Annual Adult Spelling Bee, contributing to the organization's fundraising initiatives.
• Baystate HealthcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Busy Bee Level sponsor of the 11th Annual Adult Spelling Bee, supporting community health through sponsorship of educational programs.
• HGE (Holyoke Gas and Electric)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Busy Bee Level sponsor of the 11th Annual Adult Spelling Bee, supporting local utility company's community engagement.
• SSJ (Sisters of St. Joseph)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Busy Bee Level sponsor and founding organization. The Sisters of St. Joseph, particularly Sr. Maureen Broughan and Sr. Jane Morrissey, founded Homework House inspired by their social justice mission to unite neighbor with neighbor.
• ESEminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Worker Bee Level sponsor of the 11th Annual Adult Spelling Bee, supporting the organization's fundraising efforts.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Reading Partners: National nonprofit providing volunteer-powered, one-on-one literacy tutoring to students in under-resourced schools, directly comparable to Homework House's literacy tutoring and volunteer tutor model serving grades 1-5.
• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit providing free comprehensive after-school programs to youth in low-income communities, with academic support, enrichment, and physical activity components similar in scope to Homework House's after-school offering.
• 826 National: Nonprofit network supporting writing and literacy tutoring programs for youth in under-resourced communities, operating free after-school and in-school programs much like Homework House's reading and writing tutoring offerings.
• BellXcel (BELL): Nonprofit running free summer and after-school academic enrichment programs for scholars in grades K-8 in underserved communities, closely mirroring Homework House's Summer Readers & Leaders and After School Tutoring Program model.

Emerging players

• Citizen Schools: Nonprofit that partners with schools to provide after-school apprenticeship and academic enrichment programs for middle-school students in under-resourced communities, with a similar community volunteer engagement model.

Broad incumbents

• ExpandED Schools: Nonprofit focused on expanding access to high-quality after-school and summer learning programs in underserved schools, sharing Homework House's free, neighborhood-embedded delivery model for academic enrichment.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: Established nonprofit providing volunteer-based mentoring relationships for youth, comparable to Homework House in its use of community volunteer mentors and focus on underserved children, but serving a broader age range and operating nationally.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National federation of youth development organizations offering after-school programming, homework help, and mentoring in low-income neighborhoods, comparable in mission and beneficiary population but operating at far greater scale and breadth than Homework House.

Regional players

• YMCA of Greater Holyoke: Local YMCA affiliate operating in the Holyoke area offering after-school programs, youth development, and family services, directly comparable as a same-geography provider of after-school care and youth programming for Holyoke families.
• Holyoke Public Schools - After-School Programs: Public school district operating its own after-school and academic support programs in Holyoke, a direct local alternative and partner for Homework House in serving the same population of low-income elementary students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HH_01040

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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