YWCA of Lincoln

Name

YWCA of Lincoln

Legal name

YWCA of Lincoln

Website

https://ywcalincoln.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Youth development programs
• Women empowerment services
• Racial justice advocacy
• Nonprofit family services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincoln

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. Donations and Charitable Contributions: YWCA Lincoln generates revenue primarily through donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The organization operates a donation portal through Network for Good and accepts various forms of giving including monthly recurring donations, one-time gifts, and legacy/planned giving through FreeWill.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

YWCA of Lincoln is a nonprofit social services organization providing community-based youth development, family, economic empowerment, health and safety, and racial justice programs for women, girls, and families. Programs include youth development clubs (CATCH, SMART Girls Club, Girls Circle, Take A Break respite care), family and community programs (Employ402, Job Outfitters, Project Restore, Circle of Security, Wholesome Hygiene), and advocacy initiatives. Services are delivered directly to participants in Lincoln, Nebraska, primarily free of charge and supported by donations, grants, and volunteers.

Product overview

YWCA of Lincoln is a social services nonprofit organization (not a technology product company) offering a comprehensive portfolio of community programs focused on eliminating racism and empowering women. The organization provides youth development programs (CATCH, SMART Girls Club, Girls Circle, Take A Break), family and community services (Employ402, Job Outfitters, Project Restore, Circle of Security, Wholesome Hygiene Program), and advocacy initiatives. These programs work together to serve women, children, and families through leadership development, employment assistance, childcare, health services, and racial justice initiatives across the Lincoln, Nebraska community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• STEM Summer Camp A week-long summer camp in partnership with PEI for girls entering 3rd through 12th grades, featuring hands-on STEM activities, leadership skill development, and team-building exercises.
• CATCH (Catching All Towards Changed Horizons) A mentorship and leadership program for high school girls focusing on empowerment, life skills, leadership, civic engagement, community connectedness, and college readiness.
• SMART Girls Club An empowerment program for girls in 4th through 8th grades to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through an engaging curriculum that builds STEM skills, critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
• Girls Circle An evidence-based, gender-responsive structured support group program for girls ages 9-18, featuring weekly sessions with themes relating to being a girl, friendships, body image, goals, communication, and decision-making.
• Take A Break Respite care program for parents/guardians of children ages 1-12 who identify on the autism spectrum or have other access and functional needs, providing a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for children while caregivers recharge.
• Employ402 A job readiness program addressing barriers and providing resources for community members seeking employment mobility and stability, including financial literacy workshops and job outfitters services.
• Job Outfitters A free employment clothing service partnering with Goodwill to provide career clothing, shoes, belts, and ties to people in need, empowering participants to better their lives through improved interview appearance.
• Project Restore A family advocacy program for those facing Juvenile RESTORE interventions, working collaboratively with case managers, juvenile court, and school administrators to reduce racial disparity in the juvenile justice system.
• Circle of Security An 8-week parenting program helping parents learn to respond to their child's emotional needs, enhance their child's self-esteem, and build positive relationships through understanding emotional worlds and supporting emotional management.
• Wholesome Hygiene Program A basic hygiene items distribution program providing donated hygiene products to Lincoln individuals and families in need who cannot access or afford these essential items.
• Health and Safety Programs Programs including aquatics and fitness programs, health resources and referrals, and domestic violence and sexual assault services serving over 900,000 women and families annually nationwide.
• Racial Justice and Civil Rights Programs Programs addressing personal, institutional and structural racism including Stand Against Racism campaign, racial profiling education, and civic engagement initiatives serving over 160,000 individuals annually.
• Empowerment and Economic Advancement Programs Economic empowerment programs providing job training, financial literacy, child care support, and housing assistance to women and families, serving more than 122,000 women annually.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 50,000+ women annually
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GoodwillcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYWCA Lincoln partners with Lincoln Goodwill for the Job Outfitters program. Goodwill provides employment clothing, shoes, belts, and ties through their retail locations. The partnership enables eligible participants to receive vouchers for professional attire at any Goodwill Lincoln location.
• CedarsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing services to children and families in the Lincoln community.
• Center for People in NeedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting individuals and families experiencing poverty in Lincoln.
• Niagara FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNebraska-based foundation supporting community initiatives and programs.
• Behaven KidsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization serving children and families in the Lincoln area.
• Region V SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional behavioral health systems partner serving southeastern Nebraska.
• UNL Service LearningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln partnership providing service-learning opportunities for students.
• PEI (Partnership for Engineering Innovation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPEI partners with YWCA Lincoln to host the STEM Summer Camp, providing engineering-focused activities and curriculum for girls in 3rd through 12th grades.
• World Day on the MallminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity event partner for Nebraska World Day celebrations.
• Union Bank & TrustminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for the Financial Literacy Workshop, demonstrating commitment to community financial education.
• Lincoln Public Schools Community Learning CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-based partnership providing facilities for SMART Girls Club and other youth development programs at various Lincoln middle schools.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dress for Success: National nonprofit providing professional attire and career development support to women seeking employment. Closely comparable to YWCA Lincoln's Job Outfitters program in mission, beneficiary profile, and service model.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Lincoln: Local youth development organization serving Lincoln-area youth with after-school and summer programming. Directly comparable target market and program model to YWCA Lincoln's youth development offerings.
• Girl Scouts of Nebraska: Statewide girl-serving youth development organization with programs emphasizing leadership, STEM, and life skills. Comparable to YWCA Lincoln's SMART Girls Club and CATCH programs on beneficiary profile and empowerment mission.
• People's City Mission: Lincoln-based emergency shelter and social services nonprofit. Comparable in mission focus on poverty alleviation and family stability in the same Lincoln market. Office Coordinator Barbara Marion previously worked here as Family Shelter Supervisor.
• CEDARS (CEDARS Youth Services): Nebraska-based nonprofit providing services to children and families, including crisis intervention and family support. Listed as a YWCA Lincoln partner and operates in the same geographic market with overlapping beneficiary base.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lincoln: Local chapter of the national mentoring nonprofit serving youth in Lincoln. Comparable to YWCA Lincoln's CATCH mentorship program in approach (one-on-one mentoring for youth) and target demographic.
• Center for People in Need: Lincoln-based nonprofit supporting individuals and families experiencing poverty with direct services. Listed as a YWCA Lincoln community partner and serves overlapping economically disadvantaged population with similar programs.
• Girls Inc. of Lincoln: Operates a Lincoln affiliate delivering girls' empowerment, STEM education, and youth development programming. Directly comparable to YWCA Lincoln's SMART Girls Club, CATCH, and Girls Circle on mission, geography, and beneficiary base.

Broad incumbents

• YWCA USA: National federation to which YWCA Lincoln is affiliated. Operates a much broader portfolio of women's empowerment, racial justice, and health/safety programs serving over 900,000 women annually nationwide. Functions as both affiliate and broader-scope peer.

Regional players

• United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County: Local community fundraising and grantmaking organization serving Lancaster County, Nebraska. Functions both as a potential funding partner and a comparable community-impact nonprofit operating in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ywcaoflincoln
• Facebookfacebook.com/YwcaLincoln
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ywca-lincoln

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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