YWCA Greater Newburyport

What YWCA Greater Newburyport does

YWCA Greater Newburyport is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1883 and headquartered in Newburyport, Massachusetts, serving 13 communities across the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border region. Its core service lines are affordable housing (currently 68 units), state-licensed childcare with sliding-scale tuition (up to 40% discount), a wellness and aquatics center with individual and family memberships priced at $35-$109 per month, and racial justice programming delivered through the YWCA's national mission. The organization's technology footprint is limited to standard facility-management, member-management, and housing-compliance systems; no proprietary platforms, software products, or technology architectures were identified in the source material.

Revenue mechanics combine four streams: (1) below-market rental income from affordable housing units underwritten by Massachusetts DHCD, Mass Housing, and Federal Home Loan Bank; (2) childcare tuition from enrolled families; (3) wellness and aquatics membership fees; and (4) grants and donations from institutional funders including the Cummings Foundation, MassDEP, CHAPA, and individual donors. Recent grants include a $100K Cummings Foundation award, a $505K MassDEP solar-installation grant, and a $75K kitchen-renovation award. The 2019 merger with the Roof Over Head Collaborative added approximately 12 housing units and expanded the housing vertical.

The organization is in an aggressive capital expansion phase. Ingalls Court I, a 48-unit affordable housing development, opened in May 2025. Ingalls Court II, another 48-unit development built to Passive House sustainability standards in partnership with Resonant Energy, broke ground in August 2025 with anticipated completion in late 2026 or early 2027. Upon completion, total housing capacity will grow from 68 to 116 units, a ~71% increase. The organization has also extended into senior care through a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) partnership with Element Care. Leadership transitioned in November 2025 with the appointment of Dr. Kate Slater as CEO, succeeding John Feehan who served for 16 years.

Name

YWCA Greater Newburyport

Legal name

YWCA Greater Newburyport

Website

https://ywcanewburyport.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1883

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

YWCA Greater Newburyport is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving 13 communities in the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border region, providing 68 units of affordable housing, state-licensed childcare, a wellness and aquatics center, and racial justice programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Newburyport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Memberships and Fees: Monthly and annual wellness/fitness memberships; per-program fees for childcare, aquatics lessons, summer camp, and youth programs. Sliding scale tuition available for childcare based on household income.
2. Grants and Government Funding: Multi-year grants from foundations such as Cummings Foundation; government funding from Department of Housing and Community Development, Mass Housing, Federal Home Loan Bank for affordable housing development and operations.
3. Donations and Annual Appeals: Individual donations through annual appeals, event fundraising (Engaging Communities Luncheon), and general donations. Proceeds support programming across all service areas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

YWCA Greater Newburyport is a community nonprofit that provides affordable housing (68 units across 7 properties), licensed childcare and youth programs, health and wellness memberships, aquatics and swim lessons, and racial justice and community advocacy services to residents of the Greater Newburyport area. Services are delivered directly at YWCA-operated facilities and are supported by grants, donations, and program fees.

Product overview

YWCA Greater Newburyport is a community nonprofit organization established in 1883 offering a portfolio of interconnected programs. The core offerings include: Affordable Housing (68 units across 7 properties serving families, seniors, and homeless individuals); Health & Wellness (fitness center, group exercise classes, and personal training); Aquatics (swim lessons, pools, and aquatic fitness); Early Childhood Education (licensed childcare for infants through preschoolers); School-Age Childcare (K-3 after-school program with social-emotional focus); Youth Programs (EPIC Summer Camp, Kids Night Out); Cancer Support (YWCA Encore); and Racial Justice initiatives (MLK Commemoration, Juneteenth, advocacy). The programs share a common mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Affordable Housing Programs Manages 68 affordable housing units across 7 properties serving families, seniors, and individuals, with 40% reserved for homeless households and 54% serving households below 30% of area median income.
• Health & Wellness Programs Fitness center access, group exercise classes (Barre, Yoga, Spin, Zumba, Strength Fusion, Hatha Yoga), personal training, and aquatic exercise with rolling membership access to lap pool, warm water pool, and fitness center.
• Aquatics Programs Swimming lessons for ages 6 months through adult, Coached Masters' Swim, Jr. Breakers swim team, aquatic exercise classes, lap pool, and warm water pool facilities.
• YWCA Children's Center (Childcare) Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care licensed full and half-day daycare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers using the Teaching Strategies Gold curriculum, with sliding fee scale offering up to 40% discount and acceptance of state-issued DEEC vouchers.
• School-Aged Childcare (School's Out) After-school program at Francis T. Bresnahan Elementary School focused on social-emotional development for grades K-3, infused with social and racial justice curriculum.
• EPIC Summer Camp Summer camp program for children ages 7-10 featuring trampolines, amusement parks, beach outings, and themed activities over a 7-week season, with sibling discounts and financial assistance available.
• YWCA Encore Free program for cancer survivors combining gentle exercise and peer support to aid recovery and wellness.
• YWCA Kids Night Out Monthly evening childcare program providing pizza, themed activities, and swimming for children while parents have a night out, priced at $50 for the first child and $25 for additional siblings.
• Racial Justice Programs Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration, Juneteenth Celebration, 21-Day Racial Justice Challenge, Racial Justice Committee, Black History Month programming, Indigenous Peoples Day observance, and community education initiatives.
• Community Programs and Housing Coalition Advocacy Committee, Housing Choice Coalition, Nancy E. Peace Action Against Prejudice Award, Nancy DiGrezio Memorial Scholarship, Connie Grasso Award, Engaging Communities Luncheon, and Family to Family Holiday Program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 68 affordable housing units managed across Amesbury, Newburyport, and Salisbury
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Element CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to integrate PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) healthcare services with YWCA's affordable senior housing at Ingalls Court. PACE Center provides comprehensive healthcare services including primary care, behavioral health support, physical therapy, and social services on-site.
• Hall and MoskowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated land and $300,000 towards construction of YWCA at Hillside sustainable housing project. Proposed the original development concept for low-income individuals to have access to environmentally-sustainable housing.
• Amesbury Racial & Social Justice (ARSJ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted multi-community Juneteenth celebration with YWCA Greater Newburyport. Celebration included community swim, flag raising, dance performances, and evening event at Barewolf Brewing.
• Citizens Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Massachusetts affordable housing advocacy organization. Partnership to manage YWCA Greater Newburyport Housing Choice Coalition formed in 2023. CHAPA provides support, resources, and internship funding for housing advocacy efforts.
• Newburyport Youth ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Family to Family Holiday program, matching families in need with holiday elves from the community for gift fulfillment during holiday season.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• WinnCompanies: Major Massachusetts affordable and mixed-income housing developer and manager. Comparable in operating affordable housing at scale, though broader geographically and commercially focused rather than community nonprofit.

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Newburyport: Local youth and family services nonprofit serving the same Greater Newburyport geography with overlapping childcare, youth programming, and community engagement missions. Comparable regional nonprofit competitor.
• Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center: Local Newburyport-area nonprofit serving women and families; co-recipient of Cummings Foundation grants alongside YWCA. Comparable community-services nonprofit in same geography with overlapping donor and advocacy ecosystem.
• YWCA Boston: Greater Boston YWCA affiliate offering similar multi-service programming including housing, childcare, wellness, and advocacy. Most directly comparable peer given shared national affiliation and integrated service model.
• YMCA of the North Shore: Regional YMCA serving nearby North Shore Massachusetts communities with comparable membership-based fitness, aquatics, childcare, and youth programming. Closest direct competitor for wellness members in the broader region.
• Harborlight Family Communities: North Shore Massachusetts affordable housing operator with comparable multi-property LIHTC portfolio serving families and seniors. Comparable in housing operations, though with narrower mission focus.
• YWCA Central Massachusetts: Another Massachusetts YWCA affiliate operating a comparable portfolio of housing, childcare, wellness, and racial justice programming. Strong functional match on multi-segment nonprofit model in the same state.

Others

• Citizens Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA): Statewide Massachusetts affordable housing advocacy organization that formally recognizes YWCA's Housing Choice Coalition. Adjacent industry ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor.

Regional players

• Malden YMCA: Massachusetts-based YMCA operating membership fitness, aquatics, and youth programs in a different region. Comparable wellness/recreation business model though primarily serving Greater Boston.

Emerging players

• Element Care PACE: Massachusetts PACE program provider partnered with YWCA on Ingalls Court senior housing. Comparable as a senior-care delivery organization operating in overlapping geographies, though focused on healthcare rather than housing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/newburyportywca
• Xx.com/ywcanewburyport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ywca-greater-newburyport

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Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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