W.O.M.A.N.

What W.O.M.A.N. does

W.O.M.A.N., Inc. (legal name: Women Organized to Make Abuse Nonexistent, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity founded in 1978 in San Francisco by Deborah Clifford, James Foley, and Linda Pershing Foley as a two-bedroom shelter for survivors of domestic violence. The organization operates as a community-based, multi-service agency serving survivors of domestic violence, their families, and their loved ones across the San Francisco Bay Area. It runs San Francisco's only city-funded 24-hour Domestic Violence Support Line (approximately 18,000 calls annually) and serves roughly 15,000 community members per year through peer counseling, safety planning, referrals, individual and family therapy on a sliding scale, support groups, and the Latinx Program for monolingual Spanish-speaking survivors.

The organization's product surface is human-services-led, with one technology component: the Domestic Violence Information and Referral Center (DVIRC), an online interactive community network co-developed with Force by Design that connects 40+ member domestic violence service agencies across 9 Bay Area counties with shelter bed availability tracking, filterable resource directories, and collaboration tools. Service delivery is multilingual (English and Spanish) and supported by approximately 20,000 volunteer hours per year, a 40-hour state-mandated volunteer training program delivered in part through Teachable online modules, and supervised MFT interns delivering therapy.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: individual and organizational donations processed via Givebutter, San Francisco city funding for the 24-hour support line (a unique privileged contract position), and sliding-scale therapy fees. Additional support comes from foundation grants (Verizon Foundation, Blue Shield Foundation of California, David B. Gold Foundation, Strong Field Project, Women's Foundation of California) and collaborative partnerships with Riley Center, Asian Women's Shelter, El/La Para Translatinas, CUAV, San Francisco Women Against Rape, and the Domestic Violence Consortium. Distribution is direct-to-survivor via the toll-free support line, in-person therapy, and outreach, plus enterprise channel via the DVIRC platform for member agencies.

Name

W.O.M.A.N.

Legal name

Women Organized to Make Abuse Nonexistent, Inc.

Website

https://womaninc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

W.O.M.A.N., Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1978 that provides 24-hour crisis support, therapy, case management, and advocacy to domestic violence survivors in the San Francisco Bay Area, operating SF's only city-funded DV Support Line and the DVIRC inter-agency resource platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

Keywords

• Domestic violence support
• Survivor advocacy services
• Community counseling programs
• Social services nonprofit
• Crisis intervention services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations: Monetary donations from individuals, organizations, and community supporters. The organization uses Givebutter for online donation processing.
2. City Funding: San Francisco city funding making W.O.M.A.N., Inc. the only city-funded Domestic Violence Support Line in San Francisco.
3. Therapy Services (Sliding Scale): Low-cost weekly therapy sessions offered on a sliding scale basis for survivors of domestic violence, their friends, and family. Services provided in English and Spanish by MFT Interns and Trainees under licensed psychotherapist supervision.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

W.O.M.A.N., Inc. provides a comprehensive suite of free and low-cost domestic violence support services for survivors in the San Francisco Bay Area, including a 24-hour peer counseling support line, individual and family therapy on a sliding scale, the culturally specific Latinx Program for Spanish-speaking survivors, peer counseling, and support groups. The organization also operates the Domestic Violence Information and Referral Center (DVIRC), an online collaborative platform that enables domestic violence service agencies across nine Bay Area counties to share resources, track shelter bed availability, and coordinate referrals.

Product overview

W.O.M.A.N., Inc. is a community-based, multi-service nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of domestic violence support services. The core offerings include a 24-Hour Support Line for peer counseling and referrals, Therapy Services for individual and family counseling, and a Latinx Program providing culturally-specific case management. Additional services include Peer Counseling and Support Groups, a Volunteer Training Program, and the Echando Pa'lante continuing support network. The organization also operates the Domestic Violence Information and Referral Center (DVIRC), a technology-enabled platform enabling domestic violence service providers across California to share resources and coordinate referrals. A donation portal enables community financial support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24-Hour Support Line 24-hour peer counseling and emotional support line offering safety planning and referrals for domestic violence survivors and their loved ones. Receives approximately 18,000 calls annually and operates as San Francisco's only city-funded Domestic Violence Support Line.
• Therapy Services Ongoing individual therapy and family therapy for survivors of domestic violence and their children, delivered in English and Spanish by MFT Interns and Trainees under licensed psychotherapist supervision on a sliding scale basis.
• Latinx Program In-depth case management program for monolingual Spanish-speaking survivors of domestic violence, providing culturally appropriate support and assistance navigating legal, social services, and housing systems.
• Peer Counseling and Support Groups Facilitated peer counseling and support group services providing a safe space for survivors to share experiences and break the cycle of isolation.
• Domestic Violence Information and Referral Center (DVIRC) Online interactive community network providing a safe, collaborative platform for member domestic violence service providers across 9 Bay Area counties to share resources, network, track shelter bed availability, and access filterable resource directory information.
• Volunteer Training Program 40-hour state-mandated training program for domestic violence support line volunteers, combining educational workshops, self-paced online modules via Teachable, and practical training on domestic violence dynamics and survivor support.
• Echando Pa'lante Program Continuing support network for Latina survivors who have completed other W.O.M.A.N., Inc. programs and wish to remain connected to the agency.
• Community Education and Training Educational workshops and community outreach programs for workplaces, schools, and community groups to build understanding of domestic violence dynamics and supportive practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves approximately 15,000 community members annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Domestic Violence ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerW.O.M.A.N., Inc. is a member of the Domestic Violence Consortium, working with member agencies to take a unified front toward ending domestic violence in the Bay Area.
• California Partnership to End Domestic ViolencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, collaborating with member agencies across the state to end domestic violence.
• Riley Center (Saint Vincent de Paul Society)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner providing domestic violence shelter services. W.O.M.A.N., Inc. has partnered with Riley Center since 1984 for joint service delivery.
• Asian Women's SheltercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner providing domestic violence shelter and multilingual support advocates. W.O.M.A.N., Inc. partners with Asian Women's Shelter for the Sister to Sister Program (created in 1991) and participates in their Citywide Multi-lingual Access Model Program.
• El/La Para TranslatinascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner providing domestic violence support and wellness services specifically for TransLatinas in the community.
• CUAV (Community United Against Violence)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner providing LGBTQ+ domestic violence support services. W.O.M.A.N., Inc. partners with CUAV for comprehensive survivor services.
• San Francisco Women Against Rape (SFWAR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner providing rape and sexual assault support services. W.O.M.A.N., Inc. partners with SFWAR for the Sister to Sister Program (created in 1991).
• Asian-Americans for Community Involvement (AACI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner serving the Asian American community in Santa Clara County with domestic violence services.
• Expect Respect San Francisco Advisory CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerW.O.M.A.N., Inc. participates as advisory committee member for the Expect Respect San Francisco program focused on domestic violence education in educational settings.
• The Mexican ConsulateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner providing resources and support for Latino/Immigrant survivors. W.O.M.A.N., Inc. Latinx Program staff have conducted presentations with the Mexican Consulate for Spanish-speaking community members.
• Force by Design (DVIRC Developer)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner that co-developed the Domestic Violence Information and Referral Center (DVIRC) with W.O.M.A.N., Inc. The DVIRC is an online interactive community network for member DV agencies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Asian Women's Shelter: Bay Area DV shelter and multilingual support provider. Direct peer and formal collaborative partner of W.O.M.A.N., Inc. through the Sister to Sister Program since 1991, serving overlapping survivor populations with culturally-specific services.
• San Francisco Women Against Rape (SFWAR): San Francisco-based sexual assault and DV support organization. Direct peer and Sister to Sister Program partner; shares overlapping client base, service modality (peer counseling, support groups), and Bay Area service geography.
• CUAV (Community United Against Violence): LGBTQ+-focused DV and sexual assault services in San Francisco. Direct peer and formal collaborative partner of W.O.M.A.N., Inc., serving overlapping populations of LGBTQ+ survivors.
• La Casa de las Madres: San Francisco-based DV shelter and support organization providing crisis line, counseling, and shelter — directly comparable service mix and Bay Area geography, including Spanish-language services.
• Riley Center (Saint Vincent de Paul Society): Bay Area DV shelter partner since 1984. Direct peer providing DV shelter services; W.O.M.A.N., Inc. and Riley Center operate a long-standing joint service delivery arrangement.

Regional players

• Caminar (Family Violence Law Center): Bay Area DV legal and counseling services organization. Comparable survivor population and service modality with regional focus; not a direct Bay Area competitor but addresses the same survivor segment.

Broad incumbents

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24-hour DV hotline. Comparable service (24-hour crisis line, safety planning, referrals) but at national scale; broader incumbent in the same hotline category as W.O.M.A.N., Inc.'s support line.
• Safe Horizon: Large New York-based victim services nonprofit offering DV hotlines, shelters, counseling, and court advocacy. Comparable service portfolio at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Sanctuary for Families: New York-based DV services nonprofit with shelter, counseling, and legal services. Comparable service mix including culturally-specific programs; broader incumbent at larger scale.

Others

• Futures Without Violence: National policy and education organization focused on DV and gender-based violence. Comparable mission space but operates primarily through training, policy advocacy, and resource development rather than direct service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WOMANInc
• Xx.com/WOMANinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/womaninc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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