Womans Club Of Palo Alto

Name

Womans Club Of Palo Alto

Legal name

Woman's Club of Palo Alto

Website

https://womansclubofpaloalto.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Woman's Club of Palo Alto is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1894 that operates a 1916 National Register-listed clubhouse for event rentals, women's membership programs, and community philanthropy in downtown Palo Alto.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Historic Event Venue Rental and Women's Community Club

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGALAL

Historic/Heritage Conference Hotels

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Convention & Conference Hotels

SECONDARYTHAFAIAC

Venue & Banquet Hall Catering

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Catering & Banquet Foodservice

Keywords

• Historic event venue
• Womens community organization
• Nonprofit club membership
• Philanthropic grant programs
• Wedding and corporate rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Palo Alto

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Clubhouse Event Rentals: Rental of historic clubhouse venue for weddings, corporate events, parties, and memorial services. Revenue generated from hourly rates and flat fees based on day of week, plus security deposits and processing fees.
2. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from 244 members who join for civic engagement, community involvement, and self-improvement opportunities.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations to the 501(c)(3) organization supporting historic preservation, grants, and general operations. Accepts IRA donations, stock gifts, monthly donations, and legacy bequests.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Woman's Club of Palo Alto rents its historic 1916 National Register-listed clubhouse in downtown Palo Alto for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and memorial services on an hourly or flat-fee basis. It additionally operates a women's membership program focused on civic engagement, philanthropy, and self-improvement, and administers an annual nonprofit grant program supporting local organizations serving women and children.

Product overview

The Woman's Club of Palo Alto is a nonprofit community organization offering its historic 1916 clubhouse as a venue rental for events including weddings, parties, corporate events, and memorial services. The organization also provides self-guided historical tours of Palo Alto neighborhoods and operates a philanthropic grant program supporting local organizations. Membership is available for women seeking community involvement, civic engagement, and social connection. The clubhouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is located at 475 Homer Avenue in downtown Palo Alto.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Clubhouse Venue Rental
• Women's Membership Program
• Self-Guided Historical Walking Tours

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

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

One partnership is on record.

• California Federation of Women's ClubcoreOthersThe Woman's Club of Palo Alto is a subordinate organization under the California Federation of Women's Club (EIN 95-2009211, Group Exemption 8288). This federation provides organizational oversight and affiliation for women's clubs throughout California.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC): National-level federation of women's clubs providing organizational affiliation and shared standards. Comparable as the parent framework for women's-club governance and grant programs.
• California Federation of Women's Clubs: State-level umbrella organization under which the Woman's Club of Palo Alto operates (subordinate EIN). Comparable as a women's-club federation with broader geographic scope and shared 501(c)(3) framework.

Direct peers

• Julia Morgan Ballroom: Historic event venue in Oakland offering ballroom and banquet-style event rentals in a preserved early-20th-century building. Directly competes for Bay Area wedding and corporate event rental demand.
• The Woman's Club of San Francisco: Historic women's club in San Francisco operating a comparable member-based civic organization with event venue rentals. Directly analogous structure: membership dues, philanthropy, and historic clubhouse rentals.
• Kohl Mansion: Historic Burlingame estate hosting weddings, corporate events, and galas. Comparable as a Bay Area heritage venue competing for the same mid-to-upper event rental segment.
• The Mountain Winery: Historic Saratoga winery hosting concerts, weddings, and private events. Comparable as a preserved-historic Bay Area event venue operating with similar capacity and booking structure.
• Allied Arts Guild: Historic Spanish Colonial-style guild in Menlo Park offering event rentals in a preserved property. Competes for the same weddings, corporate events, and bridal clientele on the Mid-Peninsula.
• Filoli: National Trust historic estate in Woodside offering event rentals in a preserved early-20th-century mansion and gardens. Comparable as a heritage property monetizing event rentals in the same Bay Area submarket.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WomansClubofPaloAlto

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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