What Welcome.US does

Welcome.US is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in August 2021 in response to the fall of Kabul, headquartered in Washington, DC. Its core function is to mobilize American volunteers ("Welcomers") to support newcomers, refugees, humanitarian parolees, and aspiring citizens through structured sponsorship, employment matching, and naturalization support programs.

The organization operates a platform-plus-programs model. Its core technology products include Welcome Connect — a refugee sponsorship platform built on ServiceNow infrastructure in partnership with Goldman Sachs that matches refugees with sponsor groups; the Citizen Guide App — a virtual platform that trains and matches volunteer tutors with green card holders preparing for the U.S. citizenship exam; and HireConnect — an employment exchange connecting newcomers with job opportunities through CEO Council employer partners. Supporting infrastructure includes The Welcome Fund (philanthropic grantmaking arm), the CEO Council (coalition of 35+ major corporations), and a Shopify-hosted merchandise store.

Welcome.US generates no revenue from service fees; all services are provided free to participants. Funding flows through individual donations, corporate contributions via the CEO Council, and The Welcome Fund's grantmaking program, which has disbursed $22M+ to 270+ community organizations across 39 states. Distribution occurs through direct-to-consumer digital sign-ups, virtual info sessions, a national partner network of 800+ community organizations, and corporate channels. The organization is led by CEO Nazanin Ash and President Anya McMurray, with co-chairs John Bridgeland and Cecilia Muñoz governing a board that includes senior former officials from AARP, the Rockefeller Foundation, Emerson Collective, and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.

Name

Welcome.US

Legal name

Welcome.US Corporation

Website

https://welcome.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Welcome.US is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit that mobilizes American volunteers to support refugees, newcomers, and green card holders through sponsorship, employment, and citizenship preparation programs via its Welcome Connect, Citizen Guide, and HireConnect platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refugee resettlement and newcomer support services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Federated Giving Organizations (e.g., United Way-type) (BPAGAKAG), Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN), Newcomer & Refugee Student Support Programs (EDAJAGAH)

Keywords

• Refugee resettlement services
• Citizenship volunteer programs
• Newcomer integration support
• Nonprofit welcoming platform
• Immigration sponsorship matching

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropy: Welcome.US is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Federal Tax ID #99-3670313) that generates revenue primarily through donations. The Welcome Fund, the philanthropic arm, supports frontline community groups. 100% of donations to the Welcome Fund are directed to trusted frontline organizations serving newcomers. Individual donations can be made online or by mail to their Washington DC office.
2. Corporate Partner Contributions: The CEO Council brings together major corporations (Accenture, Apple, Goldman Sachs, Google, Microsoft, etc.) that contribute resources, innovations, and employee engagement to support welcoming efforts. These corporate partnerships provide both financial support and in-kind contributions.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Welcome.US is a national nonpartisan nonprofit initiative that mobilizes American volunteers ("Welcomers") to support newcomers and aspiring Americans through a suite of programs and platforms. Core offerings include Welcome Connect (a refugee sponsorship matching platform built with Goldman Sachs and ServiceNow), the Citizen Guide program / Citizenship Volunteer Platform (one-on-one tutoring for green card holders preparing for citizenship exams), HireConnect (employment matching for newcomers), and The Welcome Fund (grantmaking to frontline community organizations).

Product overview

Welcome.US is a non-partisan, not-for-profit initiative organized as a platform-plus-programs model. The core platform (welcome.us) serves as the central hub connecting Americans who want to welcome newcomers with those seeking refuge in the U.S. The initiative's main products include: the Welcome Connect platform (built on ServiceNow, in partnership with Goldman Sachs) for refugee sponsorship matching; the Citizenship Volunteer Platform / Citizen Guide App for volunteer-tutor matching with green card holders on the path to citizenship; HireConnect for employment matching; and the Welcome Fund for grant-making to community organizations. Supporting infrastructure includes the Welcome.US Store (Shopify-hosted merchandise), a CEO Council mobilizing private-sector resources, and a comprehensive content and policy hub on the main website.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Welcome Connect: A platform built in partnership with Goldman Sachs and ServiceNow that facilitates refugee sponsorship from Ukrainians and other nationals seeking safety in the U.S., allowing refugees to choose their sponsors.
• The Welcome Fund
• Citizen Guide

Products and services

• Welcome Connect A refugee sponsorship platform built in partnership with Goldman Sachs on ServiceNow that enables Americans to offer safety and community to newcomers fleeing violence and persecution, allowing refugees to choose their sponsors while emphasizing refugee agency and community integration.
• Citizenship Volunteer Platform / Citizen Guide App A virtual platform that trains and matches volunteer Citizen Guides one-on-one with green card holders preparing for the U.S. citizenship exam, supporting civics tutoring, English conversation practice, and mock interview sessions.
• HireConnect An employment platform connecting newcomers with job opportunities through CEO Council employer partnerships, hosting the Employment Exchange, facilitating hiring fairs, and supporting on-the-spot job offers and resume review.
• The Welcome Fund The philanthropic arm of Welcome.US that grants funds to frontline community organizations in 39 states mobilizing volunteers and sponsors to welcome newcomers. Distributes 100% of designated donations to trusted frontline community groups.
• Welcome.US Store A Shopify-hosted online merchandise store selling Welcome.US branded products, with proceeds supporting the organization's mission and community partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8.7 million green card holders eligible for citizenship; fewer than 1 in 10 apply each year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and flagship.

• Goldman SachscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2026Goldman Sachs partnered with Welcome.US to build and launch the Welcome Connect platform on ServiceNow's technology. Welcome Connect facilitates refugee sponsorship, allowing refugees to choose their sponsors and emphasizing refugee agency and community integration. Goldman Sachs contributed both development resources and expertise to create the platform for Ukrainian and other nationals seeking safety in the U.S.
• ServiceNowcoreTechnology or Integration · 27 January 2026ServiceNow provided the technology platform infrastructure for Welcome Connect, enabling Welcome.US and Goldman Sachs to build a refugee sponsorship platform. The platform allows refugees to choose their sponsors and emphasizes refugee agency and community integration.
• Miles4MigrantsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiles4Migrants facilitated the donation of 850+ million airline miles, enabling 20,000 flights that brought Afghan allies to safety in the U.S.
• ManpowerGroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManpowerGroup hosts the Employment Exchange with 50,000+ jobs listed for newcomers, facilitated 375+ on-the-spot job offers at hiring fairs, and reviewed 1,300 resumes through CEO Council efforts.
• Soft Landing MissoulacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontana-based nonprofit supporting newcomers with welcome services. Featured partner organization receiving Welcome Fund grants to support community welcoming infrastructure.
• Refugee Women's NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorgia-based nonprofit providing support services for refugee women. Featured partner organization in Welcome.US network.
• Welcome Neighbor STLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissouri-based nonprofit supporting newcomers in St. Louis. Featured partner demonstrating mutual benefit of welcoming for both newcomers and communities.
• The Welcome Co-OpcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorgia-based cooperative supporting newcomers. Hosted open house for community partners and received donations facilitated by Welcome.US.
• ReEstablish RichmondcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirginia-based nonprofit 'filling the gaps' with community support for newcomers, partnering with Welcome.US to extend reach.
• CulturinguacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTexas-based nonprofit providing culturally responsive services to newcomers. Featured partner organization in Welcome.US network.
• Project WorthmorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColorado-based nonprofit serving refugee communities. Featured partner organization receiving Welcome Fund support.
• My Project USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOhio-based nonprofit. Received first Welcome Fund grant to focus on new immigrants, providing ESL classes and driving classes for Afghan refugees.
• Patchwork IndycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndiana-based nonprofit creating a more welcoming state. Welcome Fund grantee helping newcomers in Hoosier communities.
• CATCHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Dakota-based nonprofit supporting newcomers. Featured partner organization with dedicated volunteer coordinators.
• No One Left BehindflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit evacuating and resettling Afghan and Iraqi allies (SIV holders). Welcome Fund grantee that has brought thousands of Afghan allies to safety. Works with Welcome.US to connect arriving SIV holders with sponsor groups.
• Women of WelcomecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationwide network supporting women in welcoming work. Featured partner organization in Welcome.US ecosystem.
• Iowa NiceflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIowa-based organization founded by Angela Boelens. Welcome Fund grantee that welcomed 76 families while strengthening small-town Iowa communities. Boelens stated: 'Welcome.US didn't come in with a cookie-cutter program telling us what to do. They listened to what our community needed and gave us the resources to make it happen our way.'
• Welcome NSTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMassachusetts-based nonprofit supporting newcomers. Featured partner organization in Welcome.US network.
• AlightcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinnesota-based nonprofit with global reach supporting refugees. Featured partner organization receiving Welcome Fund support.
• Home for RefugeescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalifornia-based nonprofit dedicated to refugee support. Featured partner organization in Welcome.US network.
• Hearts and Homes for RefugeescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York-based nonprofit supporting refugees. Featured partner organization in Welcome.US ecosystem.
• New American PathwayscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtlanta nonprofit supporting newcomers from arrival to citizenship. Employs Ukrainian newcomer Mariia Yatsko as Ukrainian-speaking case specialist and civic advocate. Helps newcomers achieve financial independence.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• HIAS: Jewish-American refugee resettlement agency providing reception, integration, and legal services to refugees and asylum seekers across the U.S. Directly comparable as one of the nine traditional resettlement agencies serving the same newcomer populations, often overlapping with Welcome.US's community partner network.
• USAHello: Online newcomer education and information platform providing citizenship, ESL, and resettlement resources. Directly comparable as a tech-enabled service for the same green-card-holder and refugee segments Welcome.US targets through its Citizen Guide and Welcome Connect platforms.
• Upwardly Global: National nonprofit helping immigrant and refugee professionals secure skilled employment in the U.S. Directly comparable to Welcome.US's HireConnect program and Employment Exchange (50,000+ jobs), both serving employer matching and workforce integration for newcomers.
• Church World Service: Faith-based refugee resettlement agency and one of the nine traditional U.S. resettlement organizations. Directly comparable as a national resettlement and humanitarian aid provider, often overlapping with Welcome.US's church-affiliated community organization partner network.
• International Rescue Committee: One of the nine traditional U.S. refugee resettlement agencies and a featured Welcome.US partner (e.g., IRC Spokane received device distribution support). Directly comparable as a national refugee resettlement and integration services provider serving similar newcomer populations with case management and employment programs.
• Catholic Charities USA: National network of Catholic Charities agencies providing refugee resettlement, immigration legal services, and newcomer support across the U.S. Directly comparable as one of the nine traditional resettlement agencies; many local Catholic Charities affiliates also serve as Welcome.US community organization partners.
• Refugees International: Advocacy organization that does not provide direct services but pushes U.S. and global policy on refugee protection and admissions. Comparable as a fellow non-service-delivery refugee-focused organization engaging in policy advocacy (similar to Welcome.US's 220,000+ messages to Congress).
• Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service: National refugee resettlement and migration services organization operating across the U.S. Directly comparable as one of the nine traditional resettlement agencies, with overlapping sponsorship, employment, and case management programs targeting the same newcomer populations.

Emerging players

• Tent Foundation: Corporate-coalition nonprofit that mobilizes companies to hire and integrate refugees globally. Closely comparable to Welcome.US's CEO Council model of convening major corporations (Goldman Sachs, Google, Microsoft, etc.) around refugee employment and integration, but operating globally rather than U.S.-only.
• KIND (Kids in Need of Defense): National nonprofit providing legal services to unaccompanied immigrant and refugee children. Comparable as an adjacent newcomer-services nonprofit; Welcome.US has independently mobilized 1,200+ legal services volunteers helping Afghan asylum applicants, indicating overlapping legal-services activity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/welcome.us
• Instagraminstagram.com/welcome.us
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/welcome-us

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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