YWCA Syracuse & Onondaga County, Inc.

What YWCA Syracuse & Onondaga County, Inc. does

YWCA Syracuse & Onondaga County, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization headquartered at 401 Douglas Street in Syracuse, New York. Founded in 1892 (with roots dating to an 1885 local YWCA chapter), it is an autonomous local affiliate of YWCA USA and operates as one of the oldest YWCA branches in the nation. The organization provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy targeting women, girls, and families — particularly women and girls of color — within Syracuse and Onondaga County. Its programmatic focus spans eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity.

The organization's core programs are (i) the Women's Residence Program, offering safe housing, independent living skills, counseling, career development, and financial literacy, primarily to low-income women (90.3% qualify as low-income, 31.1% of participants are children); (ii) Girls Inc. at YWCA, delivering research-based informal education for girls ages 5-18, with 79.7% of participants identifying as People of Color and 59.7% of participant households reporting income under $30,000; (iii) YWCA Youth Soccer, providing free soccer programs including Soccer for Success and a partnership with Syracuse City Futbol Community for ages 5-18; and (iv) Domestic Violence Support Services for survivors. Additional programming includes community events such as the Girls' Summit (STEAM career exploration at SUNY ESF), Expanding Your Horizons, the Spirit of American Women Gala, the Day of Commitment, and the Block Party for Eliminating Racism.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform, and all services are delivered free of charge to participants. Revenue is generated entirely through philanthropic channels: individual donations (one-time, monthly, memorial/honor gifts), corporate sponsorships (with National Grid, United Way as the largest sponsor of the Women's Residence Program, and Mets Foundation as the largest funder of Youth Soccer), planned giving (bequests, beneficiary designations, complex trusts), and community events. Distribution is direct, via in-person program delivery at the main office and partner venues. Marketing uses a multi-channel approach — website, email newsletter, community events, social media, and corporate partnerships — targeting donors, volunteers, and program participants in Onondaga County.

Name

YWCA Syracuse & Onondaga County, Inc.

Legal name

YWCA of Syracuse and Onondaga County, Inc.

Website

https://ywca-syracuse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

YWCA Syracuse & Onondaga County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded 1892, providing free housing, domestic violence services, youth development (Girls Inc., Youth Soccer), and racial justice advocacy for women, girls, and families in Syracuse and Onondaga County, NY.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services Nonprofit

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Behavioral Health & Substance Use Public Health Programs (BPAIAJAK)

Keywords

• Social services nonprofit
• Women empowerment programs
• Youth development programs
• Domestic violence support
• Affordable housing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Syracuse

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute one-time gifts, monthly pledges, or memorial/honor gifts through the organization's website and fundraising events.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners including National Grid, United Way, and Mets Foundation provide funding and support for specific programs and events.
3. Planned Giving: Legacy giving options including bequests, beneficiary designations, and complex trust arrangements that provide lifetime income to donors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

YWCA Syracuse & Onondaga County provides direct social services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families in Syracuse and Onondaga County. Core offerings include the Women's Residence Program (safe housing and economic empowerment), Domestic Violence Support Services, Girls Inc. at YWCA (research-based informal education for girls ages 5-18), and YWCA Youth Soccer (free soccer programs for youth ages 5-18). All programs are provided free of charge to participants, with funding sourced from individual donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and planned giving.

Product overview

YWCA Syracuse & Onondaga County, Inc. is a social services nonprofit offering a portfolio of programs focused on eliminating racism, empowering women, and youth development. The organization provides direct services through its core programs: Girls Inc. at YWCA (research-based education for girls ages 5-18), YWCA Youth Soccer (free soccer programs), Domestic Violence Support Services, and the Women's Residence Program. Additional offerings include advocacy initiatives, community events like the Girls' Summit, Spirit of American Women Gala, Expanding Your Horizons, Block Party for Eliminating Racism, and Day of Commitment. These programs work together to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while addressing structural barriers to equity in Syracuse and Onondaga County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Girls Inc. at YWCA: Research-based, informal education programs for girls ages 5-18, providing career and college exploration, leadership development, physical and mental wellness, and character development.
• YWCA Youth Soccer
• Women's Residence Program

Products and services

• Girls Inc. at YWCA Research-based informal education programs for girls ages 5-18, providing career and college exploration, leadership development, physical and mental wellness, and character development.
• YWCA Youth Soccer Free, high-quality soccer programs for youth ages 5-18, including Soccer for Success and Syracuse City Futbol Community (FC) programs that blend skill development with social-emotional learning.
• Domestic Violence Support Services Supportive services for survivors of domestic violence, providing safe housing, counseling, and resources.
• Women's Residence Program Women's leadership and economic empowerment program that helps women develop independent living skills, providing safe housing, counseling, career development, and financial literacy workshops.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90.3% of women in Women's Residence Program qualify as low-income households
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YWCA USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYWCA USA is the national parent organization. YWCA Syracuse is part of a network serving over 2 million women, girls, and their families. The organization carries on a 150+ year tradition of social action and advocacy.
• Girls Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGirls Inc. at YWCA is a partnership providing research-based, informal education programs for girls ages 5-18, focusing on career and college exploration, leadership development, physical and mental wellness, and character development.
• SUNY ESFminorOthersSUNY ESF (State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry) hosts the Girls' Summit event at its Gateway Center location.
• Syracuse City Futbol CommunityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSyracuse City FC partners with YWCA to offer soccer programs that blend skill development with social-emotional learning for youth.
• Community OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious community organizations participate in the Block Party for Eliminating Racism event and support YWCA programs throughout the year.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• YMCA of Greater Syracuse: Local community-based nonprofit operating a similar model of youth programming, wellness, and community services in the Syracuse area. YMCA serves overlapping demographics with comparable free/subsidized programs and a similar donations-and-sponsorships funding model, making it the closest local comparable.
• Vera House Inc. Syracuse-based nonprofit providing domestic violence intervention and prevention services, similar to YWCA's DV Support Services. Operates in the same geographic market serving overlapping client populations with comparable referral pathways and donor base.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Syracuse: Local youth development nonprofit serving similar age groups (including adolescents) with after-school programming, mentoring, and enrichment in Syracuse. Comparable in mission focus on underserved youth and in operating model as a community-based nonprofit dependent on donations and corporate sponsorships.
• YWCA of Rochester & Monroe County: Another local YWCA affiliate in New York State operating DV services, housing, and youth programming. Most structurally comparable peer given shared YWCA brand, similar program mix, and overlapping state-level funding environment.
• Salvation Army of Syracuse: National nonprofit operating local Syracuse programs in housing, emergency assistance, and youth services with a comparable community-based delivery model and donations-driven funding base. Overlapping mission elements around serving low-income and crisis-affected populations.

Broad incumbents

• YWCA USA: National parent organization of which YWCA Syracuse is a local affiliate. Operates the same mission and brand framework across the country, providing national advocacy, training, and shared resources to local YWCAs including YWCA Syracuse.

Emerging players

• Girls Inc. National nonprofit and direct partner via "Girls Inc. at YWCA" delivering research-based programming for girls ages 5-18. As the curriculum source for one of YWCA Syracuse's core programs, Girls Inc. is a meaningful comparable in terms of program content, though YWCA Syracuse delivers and operates the program locally.

Others

• United Way of Central and Northern New York: Major institutional funder of YWCA Syracuse's Women's Residence Program. Operates as a regional fundraising intermediary and grantmaker to many of the same community-based nonprofits, making it a relevant ecosystem comparable for funding model and donor relationship patterns.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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