Magdalena House

What Magdalena House does

Magdalena House, legally organized as Magdalena Ministries, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The organization operates a 5-acre neighborhood of transitional homes that provides safe shelter, basic needs, educational programming, and therapeutic services to mothers and their children who have fled domestic violence, human trafficking, foster-care aging-out, or Child Protective Services reunification situations. Its core service model is built on a dual-generation approach that addresses the needs of both mother and child simultaneously, with an average residency length of 18-24 months and outcome metrics showing over 75% of long-staying mothers completing significant educational milestones and over 90% achieving self-determined semester goals.

The service portfolio is structured around four pillars: a Transitional Housing Program, Wraparound Services (case management, legal services assistance, connections to community resources), Educational Programming (accredited college, high school, GED, ESOL, and certified training offered year-round), and Therapeutic Services (trauma-informed counseling plus play, art, music, and somatic therapies). A key facility expansion occurred in October 2023 with the launch of the 6,830 square-foot Family Empowerment Center, which doubled capacity to serve domestic violence survivor families. The entire organization operates under a Trauma-Informed Care Framework formalized through a Trauma-Informed Care Policy, and in October 2025 Magdalena House was recognized as a Level 1 Trauma-Informed Certified Organization by the Ecumenical Center as the certifying entity for the South Texas Trauma-Informed Care Consortium.

Magdalena House generates no revenue from product or service sales; all services are delivered free of charge to qualifying families. Operating revenue is derived entirely from donations, grants, and fundraising events across five streams: individual donations (one-time and recurring), corporate and annual partnerships (premiere and hope tiers), foundation grants (notably the San Antonio Area Foundation), alternative gifts (IRA rollovers, donor-advised funds, planned giving, stock gifts, and employer matching from companies including Aetna, Alexion, Exxon Mobil, Medtronic, Traveler's, USAA, and Wells Fargo), and special events (annual galas, Mahj for Mag House mahjong tournaments, and Mother's Day 5K races). The organization holds a Charity Navigator Four-Star rating and a GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency, and is led by Executive Director Becca McNitzky following the retirement of founder Denise Barker.

Name

Magdalena House

Legal name

Magdalena Ministries, Inc.

Website

https://maghouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Magdalena House is a San Antonio-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a 5-acre transitional housing campus that provides safe shelter, trauma-informed therapeutic services, and accredited educational programming to mothers and children escaping domestic violence, human trafficking, and related crises, funded entirely through donations, grants, and fundraising events.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Transitional Housing and Family Support Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH), Resident Support Services (RA Training Support, On-Call Coordination, Crisis Response Liaison) (EDAEAFAM)

Keywords

• Transitional housing services
• Domestic violence shelters
• Trauma-informed care
• Family support services
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Voluntary donations from individual donors through the organization's website, with options for one-time and recurring gifts. The organization facilitates donations via credit card, bank transfer, and PayPal.
2. Corporate and Annual Partnerships: Annual partnership programs where businesses and individuals sponsor the organization, including premiere partner and hope partner tiers displayed on the website homepage.
3. Foundation Grants: Grants from charitable foundations including the San Antonio Area Foundation (Margorie N. Kaplan Children's Charity Fund and John L. Santikos Charitable Foundation), supporting educational initiatives and support services.
4. Alternative Gifts: IRA charitable rollover contributions, donor advised fund gifts, planned giving through wills, and gifts of stocks/securities. Also employer matching funds from companies including Aetna, Alexion, Exxon Mobil, Medtronic, Traveler's, USAA and Wells Fargo.
5. Special Events Revenue: Fundraising events including annual galas, Mahj for Mag House mahjong tournaments, and Mother's Day 5K races that generate donations and sponsorships.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Magdalena House operates a 5-acre neighborhood of transitional homes in San Antonio, Texas, providing safe shelter and 24/7 wraparound support to mothers and their children who have fled domestic violence, human trafficking, foster care, or CPS-related situations. Using a dual-generation approach, the organization delivers accredited educational programming (college, GED, ESOL, certified training), trauma-informed therapeutic services, case management, basic needs, legal services assistance, and peer enrichment groups on-site, including at the 6,830 sq ft Family Empowerment Center opened in October 2023. All services are provided free of charge, funded entirely through donations, grants, annual corporate partnerships, and special events.

Product overview

Magdalena House is a nonprofit organization operating as a 5-acre neighborhood of transitional homes in San Antonio, Texas. The organization offers a comprehensive suite of services centered on its core Transitional Housing Program, which provides safe shelter and 24/7 support for mothers and children escaping dangerous situations. The service portfolio includes Wraparound Services (case management, community resources, legal services), Educational Programming (accredited academic programs including college, GED, ESOL), and Therapeutic Services (trauma-informed counseling, play/art/music therapy). These services are unified through a Dual-Generation Approach that addresses the needs of both mothers and children simultaneously. A key facility expansion came with the October 2023 launch of the Family Empowerment Center, a 6,830 sq ft facility that doubled capacity and added dedicated spaces for various therapy modalities and community gatherings. The organization operates under a Trauma-Informed Care Framework based on five core principles, with all staff trained in TIC practices following October 2025 Level 1 certification.

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Products and services

• Transitional Housing Program A 5-acre neighborhood of transitional homes in San Antonio providing safe shelter, 24/7 support, and a home-like environment for mothers and their children who have fled dangerous and abusive lives, with an average 18-24 month length of stay.
• Wraparound Services Comprehensive services including case management, connection to community resources, legal services assistance, basic needs provision, and therapeutic services designed to foster self-awareness and emotional healing for both mother and child.
• Educational Programming Accredited academic programs available year-round including college, high school, GED, ESOL, and certified training, supplemented by peer enrichment groups covering wellness topics and parenting classes.
• Family Empowerment Center A 6,830 square foot facility that doubles the organization's capacity to serve domestic violence survivor families, providing expanded space for trauma-informed counseling, various therapy modalities, play/art/music therapy rooms, traditional counseling, parental coaching, physical exercise, and individual client meetings, plus community meals for 75+.
• Therapeutic Services Holistic therapeutic services threaded throughout programs including trauma-informed counseling, play therapy, art therapy, music therapy, yoga, and other somatic and expressive interventions for both mothers and children.
• Annual Partnership Program Annual sponsorship program with tiered partner levels (Premiere Partner, Hope Partner, Annual Partner) enabling businesses and individuals to provide recurring annual support to Magdalena House's mission.
• Alternative Gifts Program Charitable giving options including IRA charitable rollover contributions, donor-advised fund gifts, planned giving through wills, gifts of stocks/securities, and employer matching gifts, enabling donors to contribute via multiple tax-advantaged vehicles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 75% of mothers who stayed over 18 months completed significant educational milestones (GED, ESL, Associate's Degree, or certified training)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• San Antonio Woman MagazinecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Transformative partnership for 2024 leveraging the strengths of both entities to create a profound impact on the lives of those served by Magdalena House through media coverage and community engagement.
• The Building Texas ShowminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPodcast collaboration spotlighting the impactful work of Magdalena House, showcasing innovative projects and solutions across Texas. Drives positive change and amplifies community impact initiatives.
• The Palms Pet Resort & SpaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the 2026 Mahj for Mag House event, demonstrating corporate support for the organization's mission.
• Dave and Kelly KouryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHope-level annual partners providing ongoing support for the organization.
• Kindall and Blair ShannonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual partners supporting the organization's mission through the annual partnership program.
• Baptist HealthcareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPodcast collaboration featuring Executive Director Becca McNitzky on the 'Together for Good' podcast, spotlighting impactful work empowering mothers and children in crisis.
• Ecumenical Center (South Texas Trauma-Informed Care Consortium)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertifying entity for Level 1 Trauma-Informed Care certification. The two-year certification process was spearheaded by Director of Resident Care Cori Kurth and resulted in a Trauma-Informed Care Policy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Society of St. Vincent de Paul: National Catholic nonprofit network operating emergency shelters, transitional housing, and case management for families experiencing homelessness and crisis. Overlaps in housing-focused family services but covers a broader population and geographic footprint.
• Catholic Charities USA: National network of diocesan agencies providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and case management for vulnerable families including DV survivors and trafficking survivors. Overlaps in shelter and wraparound services but operates at significantly larger scale and scope.
• Salvation Army: Large international charitable organization operating emergency shelters, transitional housing, and social services for vulnerable populations including women and children. Overlaps with Magdalena House's emergency shelter and wraparound services but operates across much broader programming.
• YWCA USA: National nonprofit network with many local affiliates (including YWCA San Antonio) operating domestic violence shelters, housing, and wraparound services for women and families. Comparable DV-focused residential services; much broader advocacy and programming scope.

Direct peers

• Family Promise: National nonprofit network addressing family homelessness through shelter, prevention, and stabilization programs including education, case management, and housing support. Comparable wraparound service model for families with children.
• WIN (Women In Need): NYC-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent housing for women and their children experiencing homelessness and domestic violence. Closest analog in mission and service mix (shelter + case management + education + trauma support), differing primarily by geography and scale.
• Covenant House: National nonprofit operating residential shelters and transitional housing for youth, young mothers, and families experiencing homelessness and trafficking. Comparable residential care model, education programming, and dual-generation support, with a broader youth focus.
• Safe Horizon: NYC-based nonprofit providing shelter, counseling, legal, and advocacy services for domestic violence and trafficking survivors. Direct overlap in DV/trafficking survivor populations and trauma-informed wraparound services.
• Penny Lane Centers: California-based nonprofit providing residential treatment, transitional housing, and wraparound services for youth, young mothers, and families impacted by trauma, abuse, and exploitation. Comparable residential care model for vulnerable mothers and children with trauma-informed clinical focus.
• Sanctuary for Families: New York-based nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and wraparound services specifically for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. Highly comparable dual-generation model and trauma-informed clinical services targeting the same primary populations as Magdalena House.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/magdalena-house

Compliance1 record

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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