Margaret's Village

What Margaret's Village does

Margaret's Village is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, operating under the Institute of Women Today (IWT) legal entity, that provides transitional housing and supportive services for homeless women, children, families, and seniors on Chicago's South Side. Founded in 1974 by Sister Margaret Traxler, the organization runs a two-shelter system comprising Maria Shelter (a 50-bed residence for women and children in Englewood, established 1989) and Believe Shelter (a 50-bed residence for families in South Chicago, opened 2018), giving a total capacity of 100 beds. A third operating site, the Vincennes Senior Center, delivers enrichment programming to nearly 100 area seniors, and the organization serves nearly 200 homeless children per year across its programs.

The organization's service model is wraparound and human-intensive rather than technology-based. Core offerings include physical and psychological care with health screenings; financial management and parenting classes; art and music therapy; yoga and nutrition education; anti-violence programs; children's enrichment activities; and intergenerational programming connecting seniors and youth. A community garden operated in partnership with Angelic Organics Learning Center produces organic produce for residents. The organization has no proprietary technology platform; its technology footprint is limited to standard nonprofit operational tools including Kindful and PayPal for donation processing, Amazon Smile for affiliate fundraising, Eventbrite and BidPal for event ticketing, Zoom for virtual events, and Google Analytics for website analytics.

Margaret's Village is funded entirely through charitable contributions rather than commercial revenue. Revenue streams include individual donations, corporate sponsorships (e.g., People's Gas, Lagunitas Brewery), event fundraising (annual fall galas, spring luncheons, virtual galas), planned giving and end-of-life donations, stock gifts, and brick-and-mortar capital project funding. The 50th Anniversary Sister Margaret Traxler Awards Gala in October 2024 raised $500,000 with over 250 attendees. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Maria Hibbs and supported by an Associate Board, and is led by Executive Director Angela Hicks. Its sole geographic market is the Chicago South Side, with no disclosed plans for geographic expansion.

Name

Margaret's Village

Legal name

Margaret's Village

Website

https://margaretsvillage.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Margaret's Village is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1974 that operates 100 beds of transitional housing and supportive services for homeless women, children, families, and seniors on Chicago's South Side, serving nearly 200 children and 100 seniors annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Financial contributions from individual donors supporting transitional housing and programs for homeless women, children, families, and seniors
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Support from corporate partners like People's Gas, Lagunitas Brewery, and others for events and facility improvements
3. Event Fundraising: Revenue from galas, luncheons, and community events including virtual galas, annual fall galas, and spring luncheons
4. Planned Giving: End-of-life planning donations and planned giving programs for long-term support
5. Stock Options and Capital Projects: Non-cash contributions including stock donations and funding for brick and mortar projects

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Margaret's Village provides transitional housing for homeless women, children, and families through two 50-bed residences (Maria Shelter in Englewood and Believe Shelter in South Chicago), plus senior enrichment programs at the Vincennes Senior Center. Services are delivered free of charge to residents and include physical and psychological care, health screenings, financial management and parenting classes, art and music therapy, yoga, nutrition education, anti-violence programs, and children's activities. The organization is funded entirely through charitable donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events.

Product overview

Margaret's Village operates as a non-profit organization providing transitional housing and comprehensive support services for homeless women, children, and families on Chicago's South Side. The organization runs a two-shelter system consisting of Maria Shelter (50-bed facility in Englewood for women and children) and Believe Shelter (50-bed facility in South Chicago for families), along with the Vincennes Senior Center serving approximately 100 seniors. Core services include physical and psychological care, financial management and parenting classes, art and music therapy, yoga and nutrition education, anti-violence programs, children's activities, and a community garden initiative. The organization focuses on empowering residents to achieve their highest potential through shelter, supportive services, and enrichment programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maria Shelter A 50-bed transitional residence for women and children located in Englewood, Chicago, providing emergency and transitional housing as part of Margaret's Village's two-shelter system.
• Believe Shelter A 50-bed transitional residence offering housing and support for families, located in South Chicago, part of Margaret's Village's shelter network for homeless women, children, and families.
• Vincennes Senior Center Senior enrichment center where nearly 100 area residents participate in programs and services, providing health and wellness activities, social programs, and intergenerational projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves nearly 200 homeless children per year
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

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

• Lagunitas BreweryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 May 2019Lagunitas Brewery sponsored a Happy Hour event on May 21, 2019 at their Taproom. All proceeds benefited Margaret's Village, with $6 from each beer sale donated to the organization.
• People's GasmajorOthers · 2 May 2019People's Gas partnered with Bo Jackson's Give Me a Chance Foundation and Rebuilding Together to renovate Maria Shelter at Margaret's Village in Englewood for National Rebuilding Day. This partnership provided much-needed renovation and repair services to the shelter facility.
• Bo Jackson's Give Me a Chance FoundationmajorOthers · 2 May 2019Bo Jackson's Give Me a Chance Foundation partnered with People's Gas and Rebuilding Together to provide renovation services for Maria Shelter as part of National Rebuilding Day initiatives.
• Rebuilding TogethermajorOthers · 2 May 2019Rebuilding Together collaborated with People's Gas and Bo Jackson's Give Me a Chance Foundation to renovate Maria Shelter at Margaret's Village as part of National Rebuilding Day.
• SKIN Interior DesignminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 December 2018Design firm SKIN hosted a fundraiser on December 6th, 2018 at Antique Resources to benefit Margaret's Village. 100% of funds raised were used to improve and beautify Margaret's Village spaces. Co-host committee chairs Lauren Ziol and Michelle Jolas from SKIN organized the event.
• Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful CommunitiesminorOthers · 9 September 2017Provided grant funding to support the Peace Fair hosted by Margaret's Village, an initiative to foster alternatives to violence by connecting children and youth to educational and play activities.
• After School MattersminorOthers · 9 September 2017Youth program provider that participated in the Peace Fair, offering programs for teens attending the event.
• Jesse White TumblersminorOthers · 9 September 2017Gymnastics troupe that performed at the Peace Fair hosted by Margaret's Village.
• YWCA TEchGYRLSminorOthers · 9 September 2017Youth technology program that participated in the Peace Fair, offering sign-up opportunities for teens.
• Teamwork EnglewoodminorOthers · 9 September 2017Community organization that donated picnic foods for the Peace Fair event.
• Mother McAuley High SchoolminorOthers · 1 April 2017High school students partnered with Margaret's Village to pack Easter baskets for homeless children as part of community service initiative.
• Mercy CircleminorOthers · 1 April 2017Senior residents from Mercy Circle bundled Easter baskets alongside teenagers for Margaret's Village children, fostering intergenerational connections.
• University of ChicagominorOthers · 1 January 2016University of Chicago undergraduate students completed a project to develop a strategy to form an Associate Board for IWT/Margaret's Village, resulting in the formation of the first Associate Board.
• Angelic Organics Learning CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Partnered with IWT to create a community garden on vacant land adjacent to the shelter. Now in its second year, this small urban farm garden produces organic vegetables and herbs for Maria Shelter, Vincennes Senior Center, and surrounding neighbors. Part of a larger effort to build a healthier local food system in Englewood.
• MetallicaminorOthersDuring their M72 World Tour stop in Chicago in summer 2024, Metallica generously donated $40,000 to support Margaret's Village mission.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Deborah's Place: Chicago-based nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and services for women experiencing homelessness. Highly comparable to Margaret's Village given shared focus on women-focused transitional housing in the same metro, with overlapping supportive-services programming.
• A Safe Haven Foundation: Chicago-based nonprofit providing housing and supportive services for individuals and families facing homelessness and poverty. Comparable direct-service model with residential facilities and wraparound services.
• The Night Ministry: Chicago nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and outreach to youth and adults experiencing homelessness. Comparable operating model with direct service delivery across multiple sites in Chicago.
• La Casa Norte: Chicago nonprofit serving youth and families experiencing homelessness with shelter, housing, and supportive services. Directly comparable to Margaret's Village by population served (homeless families) and Chicago geography.
• Housing Forward: Chicago-area nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Closely comparable service model and target population.
• Connections for the Homeless: Suburban Chicago nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and services to people experiencing homelessness. Comparable direct-service model with shelter beds and supportive programming.

Regional players

• Centers for New Horizons: Chicago South Side nonprofit providing family services, early childhood education, and community development. Comparable community-rooted Chicago South Side presence and wraparound service orientation, though broader family-services focus rather than shelter-specific.

Emerging players

• Thresholds: Chicago nonprofit providing housing, mental health services, and recovery support for adults with mental illness and homelessness. Partial overlap with Margaret's Village through housing services, though focused on mental health populations.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago: Large Chicago-area social services organization operating shelters, senior services, and family support programs. Comparable in that it delivers overlapping services (homeless shelter, senior programs) but at a much broader scale across a wide portfolio.
• The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division: National organization with major Chicago presence providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and senior services. Comparable mission and service mix but operates at vastly greater scale and geographic scope.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/margsvillage
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMRoqy2G3jhWW_R1xAGuoeA
• Facebookfacebook.com/MargaretsVillage
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/margaretsvillage

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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