Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusetts

What Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusetts does

Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusetts (SEACMA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1999 and incorporated in 2001, headquartered at 50 Portland St, Suite 521, Worcester, Massachusetts. The organization delivers culturally and linguistically appropriate services to newly arriving and long-settled Southeast Asian immigrants and refugees across Central Massachusetts, operating seven core program lines: Direct and Referral Services (over 10,000 annual visits), Education (ESL classes with morning and evening sessions), Economic Development (first-time homebuyer education, small business support, financial literacy), Healthy Aging (social gatherings, cultural dance, diabetes prevention), Arts and Culture (Cultural Dance, Youth K-Pop Dance Troupe, Youth Lion Dance), Youth Effect (youth volleyball, dance, lion dance), and Urban Farming.

A distinctive technical capability is SEACMA's USDA certified organic indoor mushroom farm, launched in September 2024 inside the historic Printers Building in downtown Worcester. The three-person growing team produces shiitake and oyster mushrooms on upcycled materials (sawdust, coffee grounds) under controlled humidity and temperature, yielding hundreds of pounds per week. The majority of harvest is donated to families, local shelters, temples, and senior centers to address food insecurity; remaining output is sold at farmers markets and to local restaurants and grocery stores. SEACMA also operates two community vegetable gardens. Mushroom farm operations are supported by Clark University through a master's student placement mentored by mycologist and associate biology professor David Hibbett.

SEACMA's revenue model is grant-and-donation dependent, combining individual and corporate donations (via PayPal), grants from government entities (City of Worcester, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, USDA), private foundations (The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts, Barr Foundation, United Way, Greater Worcester Community Foundation, Wheeler Foundation), healthcare institutions (UMass Memorial Medical Center), corporate sponsors (Hanover Insurance Group), and small-scale commercial mushroom sales. A $120,000 Activation Fund grant from The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts in 2023 funded the mushroom farm buildout. All community-facing programs are provided free of charge. The organization is led by Executive Director Tuyet Tran and Manager of Community Engagement Lynn Khamphavong, and participates in state-level bodies including the Massachusetts Attorney General's Advisory Council, the MA AAPI Commission, MACDC, and the MA Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Board.

Name

Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusetts

Legal name

Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusetts, Inc.

Website

https://www.seacma.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SEACMA is a Worcester, Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers culturally and linguistically appropriate social services, ESL, youth programs, healthy aging activities, and an urban mushroom farm to Southeast Asian immigrants and refugees across Central Massachusetts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services / Immigrant Advocacy

NAICS

Mushroom Production (111411)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (BPAGAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mushroom & Fungi Production (Indoor/Protected) (AFAGAHAK)

Keywords

• Immigrant advocacy services
• Refugee resettlement support
• Community education programs
• ESL language classes
• Urban farming initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Worcester

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. Donations and Fundraising: The organization raises funds through individual donations via PayPal, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising campaigns. They operate a donation portal accepting various amounts with optional recurring donation options.
2. Mushroom Sales: Mushrooms are sold at farmers markets and to local restaurants and grocery stores. Profits are reinvested into expanding capacity and building a self-sustaining social enterprise.
3. Government and Foundation Grants: Major funding from government entities (City of Worcester, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, USDA), foundations (Barr Foundation, United Way, Greater Worcester Community Foundation), and healthcare institutions (UMass Memorial Medical Center). Grants range from under $10,000 to over $100,000.
4. Mushroom Donations (In-kind Revenue): Majority of mushroom harvest is donated to families, local shelters, temples, and senior centers to address food insecurity, with remaining sold at farmers markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SEACMA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free culturally and linguistically appropriate social services to Southeast Asian immigrants and refugees in Central Massachusetts. Its offerings span ESL education, urban farming (including a USDA certified organic indoor shiitake and oyster mushroom farm), youth leadership, healthy aging activities, arts and cultural preservation, direct referral services, and economic development support. The mushroom farm doubles as a social enterprise, with harvest donated to families and community organizations to address food insecurity.

Product overview

SEACMA is a nonprofit community organization, not a technology product company. It operates a portfolio of social service programs including ESL education, urban farming (mushroom farm and community gardens), youth development (Youth Effect), healthy aging, arts and culture, direct referral services, and economic development support. These programs function as standalone community services rather than an integrated product platform with modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• English as a Second Language (ESL)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 annual visits from community members seeking services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Clark UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Clark University master's program student Amanda Dye collaborates part-time with SEACMA, bringing extensive knowledge of fungi and sustainable food production. She is a mentee of mycologist and associate biology professor David Hibbett, providing scientific expertise to the mushroom farm operation.
• Worcester Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with SEACMA for the Central MA Refugee Welcoming Event, helping bring hundreds of children and families from area hotels. Provided support and resources for the refugee welcoming initiative.
• Seven Hills FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeadership team and staff helped set up tables and chairs for the Central MA Refugee Welcoming Event and provided cleanup support, demonstrating commitment to community collaboration.
• Worcester Rise for HealthsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided health care resources at the Central MA Refugee Welcoming Event, supporting SEACMA's community health initiatives.
• Center for Health ImpactsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided translation and interpretation support at the Central MA Refugee Welcoming Event, enabling effective communication with refugee families.
• Jean Appolon ExpressionssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided Haitian food and dance performances at the Central MA Refugee Welcoming Event, adding cultural richness to the celebration.
• Massachusetts Office of Immigrants and Refugees Advisory CouncilmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEACMA is a proud member and supporter, participating in state-level advisory discussions on immigrant and refugee issues.
• MA Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy BoardmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEACMA participates as a member advocating for immigrant and refugee rights at the state level.
• Greater Worcester Community FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEACMA participates on the Greater Worcester Community Foundation Board, contributing to regional philanthropy and community development.
• MACDC (Massachusetts Community Development Corporation)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEACMA is a Massachusetts Community Development Corporation and member, participating in the Federal Community Development Tax Credits Program.
• AmeriCorpssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEACMA partners with AmeriCorps for volunteer support and national service program involvement.
• Massachusetts Attorney General's Advisory CouncilmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEACMA is a proud member and supporter of the Massachusetts Attorney General's Advisory Council.
• Worcester Cultural CoalitionsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEACMA participates in the Worcester Cultural Coalition to advance cultural programming and arts initiatives.
• Massachusetts Council of Nonprofits (MCN)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEACMA is a member of the Massachusetts Council of Nonprofits, participating in the statewide nonprofit association.
• Massachusetts Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) CommissionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEACMA participates as a member supporting the Massachusetts AAPI Commission.
• EANE (Employers Association of the Northeast)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEACMA is a member and supporter of EANE for employer resources and workforce development.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International Institute of New England: Refugee resettlement and immigrant services organization operating across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Directly comparable to SEACMA in mission and target population, with overlapping ESL, employment, and case management services for newly arrived refugees and immigrants.
• Ascentria Care Alliance: Worcester-area nonprofit providing refugee resettlement, foster care, and social services, with a strong presence in Central Massachusetts. Closest geographic and programmatic peer to SEACMA's immigrant services portfolio.
• Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition: Statewide immigrant and refugee advocacy coalition of which SEACMA is a member. Comparable mission and member-driven advocacy model, focused on policy and direct service support for immigrant communities in Massachusetts.
• Southeast Asia Resource Action Center: National SE Asian advocacy organization focused on Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese American communities. Comparable to SEACMA in target population and cultural-preservation plus economic-empowerment mission, though operating at national rather than regional scale.
• Asian Americans for Equality: New York-based Asian American community development nonprofit offering housing, economic development, and immigrant services. Comparable to SEACMA's blend of community development corporation activity, immigrant services, and cultural programming for Asian American populations.
• The Food Project: Massachusetts-based nonprofit operating urban farms and youth food access programs in the Greater Boston area. Directly comparable to SEACMA's urban farming and food security programs, including community gardens and sustainable local food production for underserved populations.
• Growing Places: North Central Massachusetts nonprofit supporting community gardens, urban agriculture, and food access in the Leominster/Fitchburg area. Geographic and programmatic peer to SEACMA's urban farming and food security initiatives in Central Massachusetts.
• Worcester Community Action Council: Community action agency serving Worcester County with anti-poverty programming including education, housing, and workforce development. Directly comparable to SEACMA's community-based service delivery model and Central Massachusetts service area.
• NewVue Communities: Massachusetts community development corporation offering housing, economic development, and resident services. Comparable to SEACMA's MACDC membership and Federal Community Development Tax Credits Program participation, with similar community development focus in Massachusetts.
• Just Roots: Western Massachusetts nonprofit operating a community farm and food access programs in Greenfield, MA. Comparable to SEACMA's urban farming initiative with focus on food security and community-based agriculture production for underserved populations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@seacma9075
• Facebookfacebook.com/SEACMA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southeast-asian-coalition-of-central-ma
• Instagraminstagram.com/seacmaworcester

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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