Women’s Auxiliary

What Women’s Auxiliary does

The Women's Auxiliary for St. Edmond's Home for Children is a private, volunteer-driven nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1917 by Archbishop Edmond F. Prendergast to support St. Edmond's Home for Children in Rosemont, Pennsylvania — the first Catholic Home for children with disabilities in the United States. The Auxiliary operates under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and is governed by a Board of Managers of approximately 127 members with over 120 active members, with a rotating presidential leadership structure documented across multiple terms from 2015 through 2025.

The organization's core function is fundraising and direct programmatic support to St. Edmond's Home, a licensed Intermediate Care Facility (ICF/MR) providing around-the-clock nursing services, therapy, and developmental growth support to children and young adults with severe and profound mental and physical disabilities. Revenue is generated through five primary streams: biannual Love Bond appeals with tiered giving levels from $25 to $2,000+, annual membership dues of $25, the Cup Day Gala (the largest annual event held at Overbrook Golf Club), sale of tribute cards and mass cards for memorial and sick-prayer dedications, and Gifts of Gratitude donations that fund staff gift cards. Distribution occurs through direct funding to St. Edmond's Home, event-based fundraising, an online donation store via the Bloomerang platform, and a Treasures Marketplace staff appreciation program.

The Auxiliary has historically funded major capital improvements, including over $300,000 in renovations in 1985 to bring the Home into state regulatory compliance, a 2005 therapy pool addition, the 2017 acquisition and renovation of Saint Philomena Cottage (Community Home), and the 2024 blessing of Mary's House, a second group home serving four young women adults with disabilities. Marketing is conducted through newsletters, the organization website, video content, and community outreach via Catholic churches within the Philadelphia Archdiocese. The geographic footprint is regional, focused on Southeast Pennsylvania.

Name

Women’s Auxiliary

Legal name

Women's Auxiliary for St. Edmond's Home for Children

Website

https://womensauxsted.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Women's Auxiliary for St. Edmond's Home for Children is a volunteer nonprofit founded in 1917 that fundraises and provides direct programmatic and capital support to St. Edmond's Home, a Catholic Intermediate Care Facility serving children and young adults with severe disabilities in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Fundraising Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Religious Organizations (8131), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Charitable fundraising
• Volunteer organization
• Nonprofit support services
• Community giving programs
• Donation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Rosemont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and General Appeals: Annual Love Bond appeals conducted twice yearly (February and fall) along with general donations. The Love Bond program offers tiered giving levels from $25-$2,000+.
2. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues of $25 per member. The Auxiliary has 127 board members and over 120 current members.
3. Cup Day Gala: Major annual fundraising gala held at Overbrook Golf Club. Historically the largest event, with 300+ attendees in 1996 at the Ritz Carlton.
4. Tribute and Mass Cards: Sale of tribute cards ($30 for set of 3) and mass cards for memorial/sick prayer dedications. Cards support chapel projects.
5. Gifts of Gratitude: Donations made to recognize and appreciate staff members of St. Edmond's Home through gift card programs.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Women's Auxiliary is a 501(c)(3) volunteer charitable organization founded in 1917 to support St. Edmond's Home for Children, a Catholic Intermediate Care Facility serving children with disabilities. The organization raises funds through various programs, including appeals, galas, mass cards, tribute cards, membership dues, and an online donation store, with all proceeds directed to the care of children at St. Edmond's Home.

Product overview

Women's Auxiliary for St. Edmond's Home for Children is a charitable volunteer organization (not a technology company) that provides support to St. Edmond's Home, a Catholic Intermediate Care Facility for children with mental and physical disabilities. The organization offers a portfolio of fundraising programs and events including the Love Bonds annual appeal, the Cup Day Gala, Mass Cards, Membership Dues, Tribute Cards, Gift of Gratitude donations, and In Memory Of memorials. They also organize social events including the annual Christmas Luncheon and Treasures Marketplace staff appreciation events. These products and services work together to raise funds for around-the-clock nursing care, developmental growth professionals, and capital improvements for the Home.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Love Bonds Appeal
• Cup Day Gala
• Mass Cards
• Membership Dues
• Tribute Cards
• Gift of Gratitude
• In Memory Of Donations
• Treasures Marketplace

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• St. Edmond's Home for ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Women's Auxiliary was founded in 1917 specifically to support St. Edmond's Home. The Auxiliary's mission is to help by its efforts and activities to support Saint Edmond's Home for Children. The Home served as headquarters for the Auxiliary and continues to be the primary beneficiary of all fundraising efforts including capital improvements, operational support, and staff appreciation programs.
• Archdiocese of PhiladelphiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1917 by Archbishop Edmond F. Prendergast who also founded the Home in 1916. The Auxiliary operates under the auspices of the Archdiocese which provides the institutional framework and religious mission alignment.
• Overbrook Golf ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary venue for Cup Day Gala events and Christmas Party celebrations. Hosted annual events including Cup Day 2025 (Nov. 15), Christmas Party 2025 (Dec. 9), and numerous other member events.
• Philadelphia Country ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue for New Member Luncheon 2021 held on September 9, 2021 at Philadelphia Country Club.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• March of Dimes: National nonprofit focused on the health of mothers and babies, including children with disabilities and birth defects. Comparable as a long-standing, event-and-donation-driven health charity supporting children with disabilities, with a similarly mature volunteer infrastructure.
• Easterseals: National disability services nonprofit operating across disability categories including residential, therapeutic, and community-based services. Comparable because of shared focus on disability care delivery and community fundraising (e.g., Easter Seals telethons/galas).
• Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA): National nonprofit funding research, care, and advocacy for people with neuromuscular disabilities, including children. Comparable as a long-established charity that historically relied on volunteer-led events (gala/fundraising nights) and donations to support specialized disability care.
• Special Olympics International: Global nonprofit providing athletic training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Comparable target population (children with disabilities) and donor base drawn from families, faith communities, and event-driven fundraising.
• The Arc of the United States: The largest national nonprofit serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through advocacy, programs, and direct services. Comparable mission overlap (disability services) at much greater scale, with overlapping donor interests.

Emerging players

• Best Buddies International: Nonprofit creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership. Comparable mission (disability inclusion) with a more modern, volunteer-driven operating model.

Regional players

• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation: The fundraising arm of the Philadelphia region's flagship pediatric hospital, drawing on the same regional donor pool and hosting signature galas and auxiliaries. Comparable because it channels Philadelphia-area philanthropy toward pediatric medical care and runs parallel women's auxiliary and volunteer programs.
• Catholic Charities of Philadelphia: Regional arm of Catholic Charities USA serving the Philadelphia Archdiocese, operating social service programs including disability, adoption, and family services. Comparable as a faith-based social services nonprofit drawing on the same Philadelphia Catholic donor pool and institutional network.

Direct peers

• St. Joseph's Villa Auxiliary: A Catholic-affiliated auxiliary supporting a residential facility serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Most directly comparable peer because of identical structure (women's auxiliary), faith-based sponsorship, and mission of fundraising for a single residential disability-care institution.

Others

• Volunteers of America: National faith-inspired nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and human services including programs for people with disabilities and at-risk children. Comparable as a faith-adjacent, volunteer-dependent nonprofit delivering services to vulnerable populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WomensAuxiliaryofStEdmondsHome

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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