Elizabeth House - Pasadena

What Elizabeth House - Pasadena does

Elizabeth House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID 95-4451243) founded in 1994 in Pasadena, California, when Margo Goldsmith donated her home as a planned gift to establish a residential shelter for pregnant women experiencing homelessness. The organization operates a holistic, trauma-informed residential program at 559 N El Molino Ave that serves 5–6 mothers at a time and 12–15 families per year, providing shelter, case management, licensed counseling, parenting and childbirth education, mentorship, scholarship funding, baby supplies, and access to healthcare through pregnancy and up to four months postpartum. Elizabeth House reports cumulative impact of over 1,000 women, children, and grandchildren served since founding, including 407 women, 342 babies born into safety, and 654 total children served, and maintains a lifetime Alumni Services program for graduates (120 families).

Beyond the residential program, Elizabeth House launched the Center for Mother & Child Wellbeing in 2020, a community-based program serving pregnant and parenting mothers of children ages 0–5 in the Greater San Gabriel Valley (SPA 2 & 3) who need support but not shelter, offering therapy, parenting classes, pregnancy/childbirth education, addiction recovery support, and resource referrals. The organization also operates a Legacy Circle planned giving program and supports donor engagement through annual galas (30th Anniversary 'Branches of Hope' Gala in 2024), a Pickleball Social (2025), an Open House (2026), a Church Partnership program, and in-kind donation channels including Amazon Wishlist and ACTS Thrift Store partnerships.

The business model is entirely donation-based: Elizabeth House does not charge beneficiaries for services. Revenue streams include individual one-time and recurring donations (with suggested tiers from $500 move-in supplies up to $5,000 to support a resident for one month), planned giving through the Legacy Circle, in-kind gifts, event fundraising, and church/corporate partnerships. The organization is led by Executive Director Jill Hammer and a 10-person board, supported by a 14-employee staff. There is no disclosed technology product, AI/ML capability, or API platform — Elizabeth House is fundamentally a human-services delivery organization.

Name

Elizabeth House - Pasadena

Legal name

Elizabeth House

Website

https://elizabethhouse.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elizabeth House is a Pasadena-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1994, that provides trauma-informed residential shelter, case management, and lifelong alumni services to pregnant women and mothers of children under age 5 experiencing homelessness in the San Gabriel Valley.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF)

Keywords

• Social services nonprofit
• Homeless shelter services
• Pregnancy support programs
• Residential care services
• Community family services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pasadena

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring monetary donations from individuals supporting the mission. Donation tiers include supporting a resident for one month ($5,000), scholarship fund ($2,500), month of therapy ($1,000), and move-in supplies ($500).
2. Planned Giving / Legacy Circle: Planned gift opportunities including bequests in wills, donations of appreciated assets, donor advised funds, IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions, and charitable gift annuities.
3. In-Kind Donations: Accepts in-kind donations including women's maternity clothing, baby clothing (sizes 12-24 months and 2T-5T), wipes, new pillows, household needs via Amazon Wishlist, and gift cards for gas and groceries.
4. Event Fundraising: Revenue generated from special events including annual galas (30th Anniversary Gala 2024) and community events (Pickleball Social 2025) with sponsorship opportunities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Elizabeth House is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates a trauma-informed residential shelter for homeless pregnant women and their children under age 5 in Pasadena, California, serving 5–6 mothers at a time (12–15 families per year). The organization also provides lifelong Alumni Services to former residents and a community-based Center for Mother & Child Wellbeing launched in 2020 for mothers not in need of shelter. All services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries and funded entirely through donations, planned gifts, in-kind contributions, and fundraising events.

Product overview

Elizabeth House is a faith-based nonprofit organization operating as a single, unified social services program rather than a technology platform. The organization offers three interconnected programs: the Residential Program (a trauma-informed shelter serving 12-15 pregnant mothers and their children annually), Alumni Services (lifelong support for graduates), and the Center for Mother & Child Wellbeing (a community-based program launched in 2020 for mothers who need support but not shelter). The Life Box organizational system is provided to residents as a practical tool for document management. The Legacy Circle planned giving program engages donors in long-term financial support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Program Holistic residential shelter program for pregnant women and their children under age 5 experiencing homelessness, serving 5-6 mothers at a time and 12-15 families per year, including case management, counseling, health and wellness services, parenting classes, baby supplies, and scholarship funding.
• Alumni Services Lifetime support services for women and children who have completed the residential program, including ongoing training, support services, scholarship opportunities for children, and continued connection to the Elizabeth House community. Has served 120 families through Alumni Services.
• Center for Mother & Child Wellbeing Community-based program for pregnant and parenting mothers of children ages 0-5 who do not need shelter but need support. Provides case management, therapy, parenting classes, pregnancy/childbirth education, family finance education, health education, addiction recovery support, domestic violence support, anger management, life skills, and education/employment development for low-income mothers residing in the Greater San Gabriel Valley (SPA 2 & 3).
• Legacy Circle Planned Giving Program Planned giving program enabling donors to include Elizabeth House in their estate planning through bequests in wills, charitable gift annuities, IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions, donations of appreciated assets, and donor advised funds.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served over 1,000 women, children, and grandchildren since founding in 1994
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered active.

• Bridgetown ChurchactiveGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided décor, refreshments, gifts, and party guests for resident baby shower. Active church partnership supporting Elizabeth House events and residents.
• ACTS Thrift Store - DuarteactiveStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner accepting donations on behalf of Elizabeth House. When donors mention Elizabeth House, mothers receive vouchers to shop at the store.
• ACTS Thrift Store - PasadenaactiveStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner accepting donations on behalf of Elizabeth House at 1311 N Altadena Dr location.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• National Maternity Housing Coalition affiliates (e.g., Our House Ministries): Network of smaller maternity homes nationwide providing residential support to pregnant women. Comparable direct-service model, though typically operating at smaller scale than Elizabeth House.

Broad incumbents

• Bethany Christian Services: National faith-based nonprofit offering pregnancy, foster care, and family support services. Comparable in trauma-informed pregnancy and parenting support model.
• LA Family Housing: San Fernando Valley-based nonprofit operating interim housing, rapid rehousing, and family support programs. Comparable in providing housing plus case management to families experiencing homelessness in the LA region.
• Union Rescue Mission: Skid Row-based shelter and recovery organization serving women, children, and families in downtown LA. Overlaps with Elizabeth House in faith-based, residential family services.
• Catholic Charities of Los Angeles: Large regional social services incumbent offering pregnancy support, family housing, and homelessness services across LA County. Overlaps with Elizabeth House on maternal and family housing but operates at much broader scale.
• PATH (People Assisting the Homeless): Major LA County nonprofit providing housing, case management, and homelessness-prevention services to families and individuals. Comparable in mission and beneficiary population, though less specialized on pregnant mothers.

Others

• Nurse-Family Partnership (LA affiliate): Evidence-based national program pairing low-income first-time mothers with nurses from pregnancy through age 2. Operates as a complementary, rather than competing, service to Elizabeth House in the LA region.

Regional players

• Five Acres: Pasadena-area nonprofit offering residential, mental health, and child welfare services to vulnerable children and families in the San Gabriel Valley. Local peer serving overlapping population through a different service mix.

Direct peers

• Maryvale: Greater Los Angeles residential program providing shelter, mental health, and supportive services to pregnant and parenting young women and their children. Closest geographic and mission-based peer to Elizabeth House.
• House of Ruth Maryland (Pregnant & Parenting Programs): National model for residential and community-based programs serving homeless pregnant women and their children. Comparable trauma-informed, case-management-driven approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elizabethhousepasadena

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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