Women Helping All People Inc

What Women Helping All People Inc does

Women Helping All People (WHAP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1990 and headquartered at 79 Cole Drive, Suite 5, Marin City, California. It delivers a wraparound suite of educational, vocational, and family-support services to low-income and underprivileged residents of Marin County, particularly those living in Golden Gate Village public housing. Core programming includes WHAP Scholastic Academy, a private K-8 Christian-based school established in 2000; an After-School "Safe House" Tutorial Program for grades K through high school; free Computer Literacy classes (the only Regional Occupational Program offering Computer Literacy and Business Office Technology in Southern Marin); Children's Computer Classes; an evening Multimedia Class; GED/ESL Literacy instruction in cooperation with the Marin Literacy Council; family help and counseling delivered with Community Action Marin; and the Finders' Keepers Shop, which gives away free clothing and household goods.\n\nWHAP is funded through a combination of federal, state, and local government grants and programs, private individual and organizational donations, and sponsorships from Marin-based supporters. Services are provided free of charge to qualifying residents, with the exception of WHAP Scholastic Academy, where tuition is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market model is community-led: referrals flow through Marin Housing Authority, Community Action Marin, Sausalito School District, and county agencies, and the organization relies primarily on word-of-mouth and local earned media rather than a structured sales motion. The organization is led by co-founder and Executive Director Royce McLemore, supported by a board of directors and a staff of approximately 15, supplemented by volunteers.\n\nTechnology at WHAP is operational rather than proprietary. There is no disclosed AI/ML capability, no platform product, no mobile application, and no public API; computer and multimedia courses are designed to teach basic digital literacy to residents rather than to deploy automated systems. WHAP does not publish financial results, and its annual revenue is not disclosed in available materials.

Name

Women Helping All People Inc

Legal name

Women Helping All People

Website

https://mcwhap.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Women Helping All People is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Marin City, California, delivering free educational, vocational, and family support services — including a K-8 private school, adult literacy, computer training, and emergency goods — to low-income Marin County residents, particularly Golden Gate Village public housing occupants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM, Digital Literacy & Maker Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAG), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Adult education programs
• Youth after-school tutoring
• Private K-8 education
• Family support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Marin City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Programs: Relies on federal, state, and local programs and grants aimed at helping people and communities. Funding designated for education, job training, community development, and local small business support.
2. Private Donations: Support from private individuals and organizations who share WHAP's goals and vision. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donations are tax deductible.
3. Sponsorships: Funding from Marin organizations and private individuals who sponsor programs and services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Women Helping All People Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free educational, vocational, and family-support services to low-income and underprivileged residents of Marin County, California. Its core offerings include the WHAP Scholastic Academy (a private K-8 school), an After-School Tutorial Program, Computer Literacy/Business Office Technology classes, Children's Computer Classes, a Multimedia Class, GED/ESL Literacy classes, the Finders' Keepers Shop (free clothing and household goods), and Family Help and Counseling.

Product overview

Women Helping All People (WHAP) is a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of educational and support services to low-income Marin County residents. The core offerings include WHAP Scholastic Academy (a private K-8 school established in 2000), an After-School Tutorial Program, computer literacy and multimedia training classes, a free giveaway shop (Finders' Keepers Shop), GED/ESL literacy instruction, and family help and counseling services. These programs work together to provide job skills training, educational opportunities, and support services aimed at developing self-esteem and economic self-sufficiency.

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Products and services

• WHAP Scholastic Academy A private K-8 school for children based on Christian principles, providing quality educational instruction in a small-group, highly-individualized teaching environment with a balanced curriculum including speech, reading, composition, mathematics, social studies, science, and foreign language, plus spiritual guidance through prayer and Bible studies.
• After-School "Safe House" Tutorial Program
• Computer Literacy Classes (Business Office Technology / Regional Occupational Program) A free computer literacy program and the only Regional Occupational Program providing Computer Literacy and Business Office Technology classes in Southern Marin, designed to meet the needs of disadvantaged residents and accessible to the handicapped. Offered Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with additional lab practice on Monday and Wednesday.
• Children's Computer Classes An interactive computer media program for youth that uses games and software-driven curriculum to teach drug resistance skills, enhance self-esteem, and prepare youth for educational and employment opportunities.
• Multimedia Class An evening computer class held Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., covering web design, multimedia, computer graphics, troubleshooting, and computer building, taught by volunteer educators.
• Finders' Keepers Shop A free giveaway shop providing clothing and household goods to families and people in need who cannot afford to buy new items. Items are donated by community members upgrading their wardrobe, computers, TVs, microwaves, and other household goods.
• GED/ESL Literacy Class A literacy program conducted in cooperation with the Marin Literacy Council that provides tutors to teach English to residents who do not speak English, with Vietnamese residents of Marin City among the primary beneficiaries.
• Family Help and Counseling A recognized agency of Southern Marin for housing, rental, and critical family needs help, referrals, and counseling, operating in collaboration with Community Action of Marin.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Marin Conservation CorpsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Partnered with WHAP for Landscaping Services training program (discontinued 2009), which trained young men to be gardeners and provided business opportunities in public housing areas.
• Marin Literacy CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000Cooperation partnership providing tutors for GED/ESL Literacy Classes. Vietnamese residents of Marin City have particularly benefited from this program.
• Marin Housing AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Assisted WHAP in expanding mission to serve low-income Marin residents in public housing. Provided support for the organization's evolution from a women support group to a comprehensive Family and Educational Resource Center.
• Community Action MarincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Partnered with WHAP in providing support services and resources to Marin City residents. Collaboration continued for family help, referrals, and counseling programs.
• Sausalito School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Partnered with WHAP in educational initiatives supporting Marin City children and families.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Homeward Bound of Marin: Direct peer — Marin-based nonprofit addressing homelessness and family self-sufficiency through housing, education, and workforce development, overlapping with WHAP's economic self-sufficiency mission and Marin County footprint.
• Canal Alliance: Direct peer — a San Rafael, Marin-based nonprofit serving immigrant and low-income families with education (ESL, citizenship classes), workforce development, and family support services, closely paralleling WHAP's adult literacy and job-training programs.
• Ritter Center: Direct peer — a San Rafael, Marin-based nonprofit providing integrated health, housing, and social services to low-income residents, comparable in wraparound service delivery and target demographic.
• Community Action Marin: Direct peer — a Marin County-based social services nonprofit providing housing, food, family support, and education programs to low-income residents. Already a WHAP partner, the two share target population, funding sources, and service model.

Emerging players

• Marin Literacy Council: Emerging player and current WHAP partner — a Marin-based nonprofit providing literacy tutoring to adults and families, including ESL and GED preparation. Directly comparable to WHAP's GED/ESL program, which it co-delivers.

Regional players

• 10,000 Degrees: Regional player — Marin and Bay Area-based college access nonprofit providing academic support, tutoring, and scholarships to low-income students. Comparable to WHAP's after-school tutoring and K-8 educational mission, though focused on college readiness.
• Marin Housing Authority: Regional player and current WHAP partner — the public housing authority serving Marin City residents. Comparable in target population and Marin County focus, though operating as a government agency rather than a community-based nonprofit.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Marin: Broad incumbent — a larger youth-development nonprofit in Marin offering after-school programs, tutoring, and STEM education across multiple sites. Comparable to WHAP's after-school and youth enrichment services but at greater scale.
• St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin: Broad incumbent — a faith-based social services nonprofit providing food, clothing, and basic-needs distribution comparable to WHAP's Finders' Keepers Shop, though at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• YMCA of San Francisco-Marin: Broad incumbent — large regional nonprofit providing youth education, after-school care, and community services across the Bay Area. Comparable to WHAP's after-school tutorial and K-8 enrichment model but operating many sites.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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