The Dallas Woman's Forum

Name

The Dallas Woman's Forum

Legal name

The Dallas Woman's Forum

Website

https://dallaswomansforum.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Historic Event Venue Services

NAICS

Historical Sites (712120), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Historic Venues (Landmarks, Estates) (THAHAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wedding & Reception Catering (HSACAGAD)

Keywords

• Historic event venue
• Women's membership organization
• Wedding venue rental
• Charitable nonprofit services
• Community outreach programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Venue Rentals: The Alexander Mansion is rented for weddings, receptions, corporate events, holiday parties, luncheons, teas, and other gatherings. Revenue is generated through rental fees, with tiered pricing based on day of week (weekend vs. weekday rates).
2. Membership Dues: Women join as members of the Dallas Woman's Forum, paying annual membership dues. Members receive advance event notifications, discounted program luncheon rates, and access to member-only events and activities.
3. Event Tickets and Admissions: Public events including Valentine Tea, Christmas Tea, Literary Luncheons, and fundraising events generate revenue through ticket sales at various price points.
4. Donations and Fundraising: The organization raises funds through donations, North Texas Giving Day participation, online auctions, and direct support campaigns. Proceeds support Alexander Mansion preservation and community outreach programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Dallas Woman's Forum operates the historic 1904 Alexander Mansion as a licensed event venue for weddings, corporate events, holiday parties, and social gatherings, supplemented by a dues-paying women's membership program, signature ticketed public events (Valentine Tea, Christmas Tea, Literary Luncheons), and philanthropic community outreach programs supporting women and children in the Dallas area. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit governed by a volunteer board.

Product overview

The Dallas Woman's Forum operates the Alexander Mansion (built 1904) as its primary product—an 8,000+ square foot historic event venue offering rental packages for weddings, corporate events, holiday parties, and social gatherings. The organization supplements venue operations with a membership program providing advance event notifications, discounted rates, and participation in community outreach and historic preservation activities. Signature events include the annual Valentine Tea ($75-$100/person), Christmas Tea, Literary Luncheon Series, and Member Meetings. The organization also conducts Community Outreach Programs supporting local women and children and hosts an annual Online Art Auction Fundraiser for mansion preservation. Catering is provided exclusively through approved partners (CN Catering, Wendy Krispin Caterer, Vestals Catering).

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Alexander Mansion Event Venue Rental Rental of the historic 1904 Alexander Mansion (8,000+ sq ft across two floors) for weddings, receptions, corporate events, holiday parties, formal dinners, cocktail parties, and charity events. Packages include venue access, tables, chairs, setup/cleanup time, optional wedding rehearsal, and the option to engage one of three exclusive catering partners (CN Catering, Wendy Krispin Caterer, Vestals Catering) with TABC-certified bartenders. Weekend packages begin at $3,995 for 4 hours; weekday packages at $1,995 for 3 hours; ballroom seats up to 100 plated with dance floor or up to 175 cocktail-style.
• Women's Membership Program Annual membership in The Dallas Woman's Forum for women in the Dallas area. Members receive advance event notifications, discounted rates on program luncheons, access to member-only events and activities, and the ability to serve on committees, departments (Literary, Culinary, Art, Building & Grounds), and the board. A Junior Auxiliary is offered for daughters, granddaughters, and nieces ages 5-18.
• Valentine Tea Annual Valentine's Day ticketed tea party held at the Alexander Mansion featuring a three-course menu with champagne, selected loose-leaf teas, savories, and sweets, with an optional VIP tier that adds a mansion tour and goodie bag. Regular tickets $75 per guest; VIP $100 per guest; gluten-free and vegetarian options $80/$105. Includes gratuity.
• Christmas Tea at the Alexander Mansion Annual ticketed Christmas Tea held at the Alexander Mansion during the first two weeks of December. The historic venue is fully decorated with Christmas trees, lights, and garlands throughout. The event is also supported through dedicated Christmas Tea Sponsorships purchased by community supporters.
• Literary Luncheon Series Ticketed literary events featuring book talks and author presentations held at the Alexander Mansion as part of the Forum's Literary, Culinary, and Art departmental programming. Open to members and the public.
• Member Meetings & Luncheons Bi-monthly membership meetings featuring historical, educational, taste-testing, and social programs, plus business meetings and speaker presentations held at the Alexander Mansion. Open to members and non-members at differentiated pricing (e.g., $35 members / $45 non-members for the Members Reassembly Brunch).
• Online Art Auction Fundraiser Annual online fundraising auction featuring original artwork, collectible porcelain, antique silver serving pieces, and home decor for bidding during a specified auction window. Auction proceeds support Alexander Mansion preservation.

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CN CateringcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive catering partner for the Alexander Mansion. Provides complete food and beverage service for events including weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings. Event managers help design personalized menus. TABC-certified bartenders provided for alcohol service.
• Wendy Krispin CaterercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive catering partner for the Alexander Mansion. Known for beautiful presentation and custom menu options. Coordinates with Dallas Woman's Forum for seamless event execution.
• Vestals CateringcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive catering partner for the Alexander Mansion. Offers custom menu options and seamless coordination for all event types held at the venue.
• Sarah WandreyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal mosaic artist who led the restoration of the historic 1906 mosaic tile floor in the Carriage Entrance. Collaborated with other mosaic artists Clayton Cory, Yulia Hanansen, and Barbara Dybala for the project.

Scale indicators4 records

Broad incumbents

• The Adolphus Hotel: Historic 1912 luxury hotel in downtown Dallas offering extensive event and meeting space. Operates more as a full-service hotel with broader amenities and a wider price range than the DWF's residence-style venue.
• The Fairmount Hotel: Historic 1906 boutique hotel in Dallas's Arts District with event space and on-site lodging. Comparable historic asset for the Dallas event market but operates as a full-service hospitality business.

Direct peers

• The Junior League of Dallas: Women's civic organization in Dallas focused on community service and leadership development. Parallels the DWF's membership-driven women-empowerment mission and volunteer-led operational model.
• Texas Federation of Women's Clubs: State-level federation of women's clubs in Texas with member organizations across the state. Comparable in mission scope (women's empowerment, civic engagement, historic preservation) and member-driven governance model.
• Arlington Hall at Turtle Creek Park: Historic Mediterranean-style mansion venue in Dallas's Turtle Creek Park offering weddings, corporate events, and galas. Directly comparable to the Alexander Mansion as a premium historic Dallas event rental property.
• The Aldredge House: 1915 historic home operated as an event venue in the historic Munger Place district of Dallas. Operated by the Dallas County Heritage Society, it parallels the DWF model of a preservation nonprofit running a mansion-based event venue.
• The Belo Mansion: Historic 1900 mansion in downtown Dallas operated as an event venue for weddings, corporate functions, and galas. Closely comparable historic event venue in the same metro with similar clientele.
• Dallas Heritage Village: Historic preservation site in Old City Park, Dallas, operating restored historic buildings for public education and event rentals. Shares the historic preservation mission and venue-rental revenue model with the DWF.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DallasWomansForum
• Instagraminstagram.com/dallaswomansforum
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dallaswomansforum

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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