The YWCA of Brookly, Inc.

What The YWCA of Brookly, Inc. does

YWCA Brooklyn is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization founded in 1890 and headquartered at 30 Third Avenue in Downtown Brooklyn, New York. It is financially independent and not affiliated with other New York City YWCAs. The organization operates a portfolio of five core programs serving women and girls in Brooklyn: (1) Permanent Homes for Women — over 300 units of affordable supportive housing (SRO and studio configurations) in the Downtown Brooklyn building for low-income women, many of whom have experienced homelessness or gender-based violence, with rents set at 50%-60% of Area Median Income; (2) YW Brooklyn LEAD — a college access and leadership development program for girls of color from underserved communities, operating from 10th grade through college graduation with reported 100% college acceptance rates and average 100-point SAT score improvements; (3) Social Justice Community Center — year-round programming drawing thousands of participants annually across economic empowerment, women's wellness, and advocacy themes; (4) free ESOL courses for immigrant women on a rolling 6-week intensive format; and (5) Advocacy & Policy initiatives focused on racial justice, gender equality, and violence prevention.

The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and led by CEO & President Martha Kamber (tenure of nearly 20 years, 35+ years of nonprofit management experience, executive education from Harvard Business School and Columbia University). The operating model is community-led direct service delivery augmented by school and community partnerships. Revenue mechanics consist of an undisclosed mix of individual donations, corporate sponsorships (Citizens Bank, Sony Music, Capital One), multi-year foundation grants (Brooklyn Org, UNFCU Foundation, New York Community Trust, Walmart Foundation, Amplify Her), and government funding (NYC HDC, Federal Home Loan Bank of New York). Housing operations generate modest tenant revenue under income-restricted AMI thresholds. All beneficiary-facing services are provided free of charge. The organization does not sell products, has no proprietary technology platform, operates no mobile application or API, and holds no patents; technology stack is standard nonprofit administrative tooling including Constant Contact for email outreach.

Name

The YWCA of Brookly, Inc.

Legal name

YWCA Brooklyn

Website

https://ywcabklyn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services

NAICS

Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Housing & Social Housing Development/Modernization Programs (FSALAKAH)

Keywords

• Affordable women's housing
• College access programs
• Social justice advocacy
• ESOL adult education
• Community social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and government funding support YWCA Brooklyn's programs including housing, college access, and advocacy services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

YWCA Brooklyn provides permanent affordable housing for over 300 low-income and homeless women, the YW Brooklyn LEAD college access and leadership development program for girls of color, free ESOL courses for immigrant women, and a Social Justice Community Center offering advocacy, wellness, and economic empowerment programming in Downtown Brooklyn.

Product overview

YWCA Brooklyn is a nonprofit social services organization offering a portfolio of programs for women and girls in Brooklyn, centered around five core areas: YW Brooklyn LEAD (college access and leadership development), Permanent Homes for Women (affordable housing with SRO and studio units), Social Justice Community Center (advocacy and community programming), ESOL Courses (English language learning), and Advocacy and Policy initiatives. The organization provides integrated services supporting housing stability, educational attainment, economic empowerment, and social justice for low-income women and girls of color.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• YW Brooklyn LEAD: College access and leadership development program for girls of color offering comprehensive, year-round curriculum dedicated to advancing educational outcomes and economic empowerment.
• Social Justice Community Center

Products and services

• YW Brooklyn LEAD (College Access and Leadership Development Program) A comprehensive, year-round college access and leadership development program for girls of color providing tutoring, SAT/ACT preparation, college application guidance, paid internships, career exploration, mentorship, and financial literacy support from 10th grade through college graduation. Achieves 100% college acceptance rate and an average 100-point SAT score improvement.
• Permanent Homes for Women Over 300 units of permanent, safe, and affordable housing in Downtown Brooklyn for low-income and formerly homeless women, many of whom have experienced gender-based violence. Includes Single Room Occupancy (SRO) units with shared kitchens/bathrooms and studio apartments, with rents set at 50% AMI or 60% AMI.
• Social Justice Community Center A community center drawing thousands of participants annually to year-round programming focused on economic empowerment, women's health and wellness, domestic violence prevention, anti-racism, and social justice advocacy through initiatives, events, and conferences.
• ESOL Courses (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Free English language courses taught by a dedicated instructor, offered on a rolling basis with a 6-week intensive course format. Includes cultural excursions and art programs to enhance real-world language learning for immigrant women.
• Advocacy and Policy Programs Programs focused on racial justice, gender equality, women's health and safety including school discipline reform, voting rights advocacy, workplace equity initiatives, and violence prevention efforts such as Denim Day NYC, Defend Your Denim, and the Teen Dating Violence Awareness Walk.

Quantifiable outcome

• SAT scores improve by average 100 points
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Citizens BankcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Five-year partnership providing career exploration panels, financial literacy workshops, and employee volunteerism. Citizens employees mentor YW Brooklyn LEAD participants on college-to-career journeys and provide workshops on savings, budgeting, investing, debt management, and financial well-being. Partnership expanded in 2025 to include financial literacy workshops for housing residents.
• Capital OneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJob shadowing opportunities for YW Brooklyn LEAD 11th grade interns with associates including Software Engineering Manager and Senior Market Manager. Associates provided career advice and invited students to collaborate on work projects.
• Center for Anti Violence EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for self-defense workshops and annual Defend Your Denim advocacy training as part of SAAM programming and teen dating violence prevention.
• The Healing CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsoring annual NYC Teen Dating Violence Awareness Walk, a city-wide event mobilizing teens, survivors, schools, nonprofits, and elected officials for rally and march across Brooklyn Bridge.
• The Dinner Table DocmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 'The Miseducation of Brown Girls' interactive youth summit welcoming 100+ Brooklyn girls ages 10-18. YWLEAD students co-designed and led workshops and breakout sessions.
• Amplify Her Leadership NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpeed networking event connecting YW Brooklyn LEAD students with inspiring women for career insight and advice as part of leadership development programming.
• BRICminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for production of Emmy Award-winning PSA 'Your Voice. Your Vote.' encouraging voter participation among young women.
• Brooklyn Voters AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for production of Emmy Award-winning PSA 'Your Voice. Your Vote.'
• ACES Fraternity (NYPB)minorOthersNYPB public civilian group that presented gift baskets to graduating seniors at Passing the Torch ceremony.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Safe Horizon: NYC's largest victim-services nonprofit providing shelter, counseling, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Comparable to YWCA Brooklyn's DV/violence prevention services and women-focused programming.
• Sanctuary for Families: NYC-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and support services for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Directly comparable to YWCA Brooklyn's permanent housing and DV services for women, with overlapping trauma-informed service models.
• Win (Women In Need): NYC's largest provider of shelter and housing for homeless families, particularly women and children. Comparable to YWCA Brooklyn's affordable housing mission for women and families, with a similar social services approach.
• CAMBA: Brooklyn-based nonprofit providing housing, youth services, education, and workforce development across NYC. Comparable in scale, location, and multi-program service model to YWCA Brooklyn.
• The Door: NYC-based youth development nonprofit providing education, career development, housing, and health services for young people ages 12-21. Comparable to YWCA Brooklyn's YW Brooklyn LEAD college access program for underserved youth.
• Urban Resource Institute (URI): NYC nonprofit operating housing programs for survivors of domestic violence and vulnerable populations, including the innovative People and Animals Living Safely (PALS) program. Directly comparable to YWCA Brooklyn's women-focused housing and DV services model.
• Good Shepherd Services: Brooklyn-based multi-service nonprofit providing youth development, housing, and family services across NYC. Comparable to YWCA Brooklyn's integrated housing + youth/college access + community programming model in the same geography.
• Henry Street Settlement: Historic NYC Lower East Side social services nonprofit offering housing, education, arts, and health programs. Comparable to YWCA Brooklyn as a long-standing settlement-house style nonprofit with integrated housing and human services.

Others

• Brooklyn Community Foundation: Brooklyn-focused philanthropic foundation and grantmaker, including the Brooklyn Elders Fund (a current YWCA Brooklyn funder). Comparable as adjacent community resource rather than direct service provider, and a key peer within the Brooklyn nonprofit funding ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• YWCA USA: National umbrella for 200+ local YWCAs focused on racial justice and women's empowerment. Notable for context: YWCA Brooklyn is operationally independent and receives no financial support from YWCA USA, but shares mission and brand DNA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/YWCABrooklyn
• Facebookfacebook.com/YWCABklyn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1196907
• Instagraminstagram.com/ywcabrooklyn

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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