YWCA Tulsa

What YWCA Tulsa does

YWCA Tulsa is a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 73-0579296) founded in 1914 and headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, operating three community-center locations: the Patti Johnson Wilson Center (headquarters, with a 25-meter pool), the East Community Center (with a 20-yard pool and education/interpretation services), and the Southern Ridge Center (legal services and case management). The organization serves more than 13,000 Tulsans annually across three programmatic pillars: health and wellness (fitness memberships tiered $45-$75/month, 100+ free weekly group classes, personal training, swim lessons, Tsunami youth swim team, American Red Cross lifeguard certification), immigrant and refugee services (DOJ-accredited immigration legal services staffed by 5 attorneys and 3 bilingual accredited representatives, ESL classes at multiple levels, nine-week citizenship preparation, professional interpretation and translation in 14+ languages), and community engagement (annual Pinnacle Awards, Welcoming Week festival, Artist Showcase, Giving Circles philanthropy program).

Revenue mechanics combine charitable contributions via Givebutter (with Smart Giving options including stock, QCD, crypto, DAF), subscription fitness memberships billed monthly, paid ESL classes ($50 per 4-month session), usage-based interpretation services ($100/hour in-person, $1.67/minute phone), unit-priced translation ($0.40/word or $100/page), professional-service fees for immigration legal matters, and Giving Circle memberships ($1,000-$1,500/year minimums, with 75% to general operations and 25% to designated programs). Go-to-market is community-led: direct engagement, word-of-mouth, Instagram presence, volunteer recruitment via VolunteerMatters, newsletter signups, and community events. The organization is a member association of YWCA USA and has continually adapted its mission since 1914, with current focus on eliminating racism, empowering women, and serving immigrant and refugee populations.

Name

YWCA Tulsa

Legal name

YWCA Tulsa

Website

https://ywcatulsa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

YWCA Tulsa is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1914 operating three community centers in Tulsa, Oklahoma, delivering health and wellness programs, DOJ-accredited immigration legal services, ESL/citizenship classes, and interpretation and translation in 14+ languages to over 13,000 individuals annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulsa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: YWCA Tulsa operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 73-0579296) and relies on donations from individual contributors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and community donors. Donation channels include Givebutter platform, Planned Giving, and Smart Giving options (stock gifts, QCD, crypto, DAF).
2. Fitness and Wellness Memberships: Revenue from fitness center memberships at two community centers, including various tier pricing for individuals, families, seniors, and students, with 50% discount for Cherokee Nation members. Additional revenue from personal training sessions and group fitness classes.
3. Education Services: Revenue from ESL classes ($50 per 4-month session) and citizenship classes. Youth education programs include refugee youth mentoring and family literacy programs. Burlington English online access provided as part of enrollment.
4. Interpretation and Translation Services: Professional interpretation services (in-person $100/hour, phone starting at $1.67/minute, video $100/hour) and translation services ($0.40/word or $100/page) provided to individuals, businesses, healthcare providers, schools, legal professionals, and community organizations. Organizations require annual service agreement.
5. Immigration Legal Services: Immigration legal services provided by DOJ-accredited attorneys and representatives, including naturalization, green card applications, DACA, VAWA self-petitions, U and T visas, and other immigration matters. Revenue supports operational costs of the legal department.
6. Swimming and Aquatics Programs: Revenue from swim lessons at multiple levels, Tsunami youth swim team ($65/month), American Red Cross lifeguard certification ($200), and general aquatics programming at two pool facilities.
7. Giving Circles Membership: Collaborative philanthropy program where members contribute minimum $1,000 annually ($1,500 for Founding Circle) with 75% going to general operating expenses and 25% to designated programs of choice.
8. Training and Educational Programs: Fee-based training programs including 'Know Your Rights' immigration training ($250/hour), 'Working with Refugees and Immigrants through a Trauma-Informed Lens', and 'Understanding Afghan Culture' training. Minimum 10 participants required.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

YWCA Tulsa operates two community centers offering fitness memberships, group exercise classes, personal training, and aquatic programs (including swimming lessons and lifeguard certification), alongside DOJ-accredited immigration legal services, multi-level ESL and citizenship preparation classes, and professional interpretation and translation in 14+ languages. The organization also runs community engagement programs including the annual Pinnacle Awards, Welcoming Week festival, an artist showcase, and a giving circles philanthropy program, serving over 13,000 Tulsans annually.

Product overview

YWCA Tulsa is a nonprofit social services organization offering a portfolio of interconnected community programs centered on three core pillars: Health & Wellness (fitness facilities, swimming programs, and wellness services), Immigrant & Refugee Services (immigration legal services, ESL/citizenship classes, interpretation/translation, and youth mentoring), and Community Engagement (Pinnacle Awards, Welcoming Week, Artist Showcase, Giving Circles, and volunteer opportunities). The organization operates two community centers (Patti Johnson Wilson Center and East Community Center) plus the Southern Ridge Center for legal services, serving over 13,000 Tulsans annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Health & Wellness Programs Community-center based fitness and wellness program offering monthly memberships, 100+ free weekly group fitness classes, personal training sessions (single and multi-pack options), drop-in childcare for members, and aquatic access at pools maintained at 86-88 degrees.
• Swimming & Aquatics Aquatic programming including Levels 1-3 swim lessons for children, a competitive Tsunami youth swim team practicing Tue/Wed/Thu, American Red Cross lifeguard certification courses yielding a 2-year certification, and arthritis aquatics.
• Immigration Legal Services DOJ-accredited legal representation for immigrants and refugees covering naturalization, adjustment of status (green cards), DACA renewals, VAWA self-petitions for survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence, U and T visas, and other immigration matters.
• Interpretation & Translation Services Professional interpretation in-person ($100/hour, 1-hour minimum), phone (starting at $1.67/minute), and video ($100/hour), plus document translation ($0.40/word or $100/page, 7-10 business day turnaround with expedited options). Available in Arabic, Burmese, Dari, Farsi, French, Hmong, Marshallese, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Zomi.
• ESL Classes 16-week English as a Second Language sessions at six proficiency levels with TESOL-certified instructors, CASAS placement testing, Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu morning (9-11 AM) and evening (6-8 PM) class times, and 24/7 Burlington English online portal access for pronunciation feedback and progress tracking.
• Citizenship Classes Nine-week citizenship preparation course covering U.S. history, government, and civics required for the naturalization test, including interview practice for prospective U.S. citizens.
• Refugee Youth Mentoring Program Mentoring and educational support for refugees ages 15-24 covering English learning, school project help, college and scholarship applications, resume writing, job skills development, and career readiness.
• Family Literacy Program Early childhood education for children ages 0-5 delivered concurrently with parents' ESL classes, focusing on early learning, language acquisition, and social skill development.
• Immigrant & Refugee Training Programs Fee-based cultural competency and immigration training for employers and community partners, including Know Your Rights ($250/hour) covering ICE response protocols and workplace policies, Trauma-Informed Services for refugees and immigrants, and Understanding Afghan Culture.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 13,000+ Tulsans annually through community center services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Tulsa Women's CommissionflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015YWCA Tulsa and Tulsa Women's Commission have partnered since 2015 to co-host the annual Pinnacle Awards, recognizing exemplary women leaders in the Tulsa community. The partnership combines YWCA's mission of eliminating racism and empowering women with the Commission's established tradition of honoring women in leadership since 1987.
• Girl Scouts of Eastern OklahomacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner2026 Pinnacle Awards Corporate Champion award recipient. Community organization supporting girls' leadership development.
• Family and Children's ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor/donor; Toneille Bent, EVP Culture and Engagement at Family and Children's Services serves as President-Elect on YWCA Tulsa Board. Partnership supporting Tulsa community services.
• La CosechaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor of free produce at YWCA Tulsa Welcoming Week 2024 family festival.
• Burlington EnglishcoreTechnology or IntegrationYWCA Tulsa provides ESL students with access to Burlington English online learning platform as part of enrollment. Platform offers 24/7 study access, pronunciation feedback, and progress tracking.
• American Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for swimming programs including Los Pececitos (free beginner swim lessons for kids ages 4-10) and Little Fish lessons at city parks. American Red Cross-certified instructors for lifeguard training and water safety courses.
• DVIS (Domestic Violence Intervention Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYWCA Tulsa works in partnership with DVIS to assist non-citizen survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence obtain lawful status through VAWA self-petitions.
• Marriott Tulsa Hotel Southern HillsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for Pinnacle Awards 2027 annual gala event on Friday, April 2 at Marriott Tulsa Hotel Southern Hills.
• YWCA USAflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerYWCA Tulsa is a proud member association of YWCA USA, part of a national organization dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women.
• Tulsa Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity resource partner featured at YWCA Tulsa Welcoming Week 2024 family festival.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• YWCA Greater Kansas City: Sister YWCA affiliate in a region YWCA Tulsa already serves through interpretation services. Comparable in fitness-center + community-services model and serves as a regional benchmark for cross-market expansion.
• YWCA Dallas: Sister YWCA affiliate serving the Dallas metro, another market where YWCA Tulsa provides interpretation services. Operates a similar fitness + community-services portfolio and serves as a comparable regional benchmark.

Others

• Tulsa Area United Way: Regional funder and convener for many of the same human-services nonprofits in Tulsa. Not a direct competitor but a key ecosystem participant whose funding allocations and partner network shape demand and capacity across YWCA Tulsa's peer set.

Broad incumbents

• YWCA USA: National umbrella of which YWCA Tulsa is a member association. Sets mission, brand, and advocacy direction; provides federal-scale resources and grant access that flow through to local affiliates like YWCA Tulsa.
• International Rescue Committee (Oklahoma): National refugee resettlement and immigration-services nonprofit with an Oklahoma presence. Overlaps with YWCA Tulsa on refugee resettlement, case management, and ESL, while bringing larger federal funding capacity.

Emerging players

• Literacy Services of Oklahoma: Statewide adult-literacy and ESL provider that competes with YWCA Tulsa's ESL and family literacy programs for similar student populations and adult-education funding streams.

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Tulsa: Tulsa-area faith-based nonprofit providing immigration legal services, refugee resettlement, and ESL — directly overlapping with YWCA Tulsa's immigrant/refugee service lines and competing for similar federal grants and donor dollars.
• YWCA Oklahoma City: Sister YWCA affiliate serving the Oklahoma City metro with a similar mix of fitness, education, and empowerment programming. Closest direct comparable given overlapping geography, mission, and service portfolio within the same state.
• YMCA of Greater Tulsa: Operates fitness centers, pools, swim lessons, and youth programs in the same Tulsa market. Competes directly for family memberships, swim lessons, and wellness programming while sharing the community-center, membership-club business model.
• Family and Children's Services: Tulsa-based social services nonprofit whose EVP Toneille Bent serves as YWCA Tulsa Board President-Elect. Comparable in mission, community-anchored service delivery, and donor base, with overlap in case management and refugee/immigrant support.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/ywcatulsa
• Facebookfacebook.com/ywcatulsa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ywcatulsa

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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