Gum Moon Residence Hall

What Gum Moon Residence Hall does

Gum Moon Residence Hall, operating as Gum Moon Women's Residence, is a 501(c)-style nonprofit founded in 1868 as the Oriental Home and School by the Methodist Mission in San Francisco's Chinatown. The organization provides safe, affordable transitional housing for up to 30 women on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, alongside a wraparound portfolio of programs including the Asian Women's Resource Center and Asian Family Support Centers in the Richmond and Sunset neighborhoods. Programs span infant and toddler groups, parent-child interactive playgroups, The Learning Place after-school tutoring with STEM enrichment, summer school, art and music classes, infant massage, grandparent support groups, parent education workshops, ESL and digital skills classes, and bilingual information/referral services delivered in Cantonese and Mandarin.

The organization operates with no proprietary technology platform, relying on a traditional in-person and increasingly hybrid (in-person plus virtual) service delivery model. Its core assets are a historic Julia Morgan-designed 100-year-old building at 940 Washington Street (Chinatown headquarters, renovated with a $3.4M capital upgrade) plus two satellite family support sites, a 13-member Board of Directors, and an Executive Director (Gloria Tan) leading a staff of program coordinators, family support supervisors, teachers, and administrative personnel.

Revenue is generated entirely through philanthropic and fee-based channels: individual donations (processed via the Network for Good platform), corporate workplace giving and matching (notably the Microsoft GIVE Champion program), in-kind donations from local businesses, modest program fees for select enrichment and Parent-Child Interactive Groups, and rental income from residence hall rooms. Annual events include a community fundraising gala (290+ guests in 2025) and large community gatherings such as the Lunar New Year Parade booth (2,000+ attendees) and Family Fun Fest (520+ attendees with 310 children in 2023). The organization serves over 5,500 women and families annually.

Name

Gum Moon Residence Hall

Legal name

Gum Moon Women's Residence

Website

https://gummoon.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1868

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gum Moon Residence Hall is a 157-year-old San Francisco nonprofit providing transitional housing for up to 30 women and bilingual (Cantonese/Mandarin) early childhood, family support, and crisis services across three Chinatown, Richmond, and Sunset locations, serving 5,500+ women and families annually through donations, workplace giving, and program fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services and Community Support

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care) (EDACAAAL)

Keywords

• Transitional housing services
• Early childhood education
• Family support programs
• Nonprofit social services
• Women crisis services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals supporting the organization's mission. Donation page available through Network for Good platform.
2. Corporate Giving & Matching: Workplace giving programs including Microsoft GIVE Champion campaigns, employer matching contributions, and payroll giving programs.
3. Program Fees: Applicable program fees for Parent-Child Interactive Groups and some enrichment programs as noted in program descriptions.
4. Housing Rent: Rental income from single and double occupancy rooms in the residence hall, available at preferential rates on daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
5. In-Kind Donations: Goods and services donated by businesses including gift certificates from local bakeries, grocers, salons, and restaurants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gum Moon Residence Hall provides safe, affordable transitional housing for up to 30 women in crisis or transition, available in single and double occupancy rooms on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. In addition to housing, it operates family resource centers offering early childhood education programs (infant/toddler groups, parent-child interactive groups, after-school tutoring, summer school, creative art and music classes), parent education workshops, information and referral services in Cantonese and Mandarin, and cultural/recreational programming for Asian families across San Francisco's Chinatown, Richmond, and Sunset neighborhoods.

Product overview

Gum Moon Women's Residence is a non-profit social services organization providing a portfolio of integrated programs for women and families in San Francisco. The core offerings include transitional housing (up to 30 women) at the Chinatown location, and three family support centers: the Asian Women's Resource Center (AWRC) in Chinatown and satellite Asian Family Support Centers in Richmond and Sunset. These are complemented by early childhood development programs (infant groups, toddler groups, parent-child interactive groups), The Learning Place after-school tutoring, summer school, creative art classes, music and movement programs, and parent education workshops. The organization serves over 5,500 women and families annually with services delivered in-person and multi-access formats, primarily in Cantonese and Mandarin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Women's Transitional Housing Safe, affordable single and double occupancy rooms for women in transition (survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or those experiencing homelessness or economic instability), available for daily, weekly, or monthly rental at preferential rates. The residence hall houses up to 30 women and includes communal kitchen, dining area, and laundry facilities.
• Asian Women's Resource Center (AWRC) Comprehensive family resource center at the Chinatown location providing programs for women and children, including parent-child interactive groups, after-school tutoring (The Learning Place), summer school, art classes, and information and referral services.
• Asian Family Support Center - Richmond Satellite family support center serving the Richmond district, offering parent-child interactive groups, toddler programs, music and movement classes, infant massage, baby and me playgroups, after-school tutoring, parent education workshops, grandparent support groups, and information and referral services.
• Asian Family Support Center - Sunset Satellite family support center serving the Sunset district, providing parent-child interactive groups, early literacy play groups, music and movement classes, and infant massage programs.
• Early Childhood Development Programs Combined offering of early childhood education programs including Infant Group Program, Toddler Group, Parent-Child Interactive Groups (Discoverer Playgroup ages 2-3 and Explorer Playgroup ages 3+), Baby and Me Playgroup, Early Literacy Play Group, Infant Massage Class, and Toddler Tune Town music program, designed to promote cognitive, social/emotional, fine/gross motor, and literacy development for children ages 0-5 with parent participation.
• The Learning Place (After-School Tutoring) After-school tutoring program for 1st to 6th grade children offering academic support in core subjects such as math, reading, and writing, plus STEM enrichment. Available at Chinatown and Richmond locations.
• Summer School Program Educational program designed to prepare children for the upcoming school year through fun and interactive activities that enrich academic and social skills, available in 4-week and 8-week sessions.
• Creative Preschool Art Class Art classes for young minds fostering fine motor skills, sensory exploration, and self-expression through painting and collage-making activities.
• Music and Movement Class Music and movement classes designed to engage young children through interactive activities that stimulate physical coordination, sensory development, and social interaction.
• Information and Referral Services Comprehensive information and referral services guiding newcomers to appropriate agencies for essential resources including housing, healthcare, education, and social support. Available in Cantonese and Mandarin.
• Parent Education Workshops and Support Groups Workshops covering topics including life skills, digital skills, and ESL for adults, plus safe spaces for parents and grandparents (Grandparent Support Groups) to share experiences and access resources.
• Recreational, Social and Cultural Events Programs fostering understanding and appreciation of Asian culture and heritage through educational workshops and activities encouraging artistic expression, cultural performances, and skill-building.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,500 women and families served annually across all programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Community Youth Center (CYC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025CYC collaborates with AFSC Richmond on community empowerment training workshops covering safety awareness, bystander intervention, earthquake preparedness, and neighborhood resources. Partnership enables joint programming for underserved Asian families in the Richmond district.
• Richmond Neighborhood CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Collaborated on Lunar New Year Parade event with multiple community organizations to serve families in the Richmond district.
• Self-Help for the ElderlyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnered with Richmond Neighborhood Center and AFSC Richmond for Lunar New Year Parade event.
• WuYee-Joy Lok Family Resource CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023One of three SF Chinatown family resource centers that jointly organized the Family Fun Fest block party with over 520 attendees. Partnership provides comprehensive family resource services for the community.
• APA Family ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Joint organizer of Family Fun Fest event with Gum Moon/AWRC and WuYee-Joy Lok Family Resource Center, serving families with children 0-5 and 5-12+.
• San Francisco Department of Early ChildhoodcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Primary funder and sponsor for Family Fun Fest block party event, supporting city-wide early childhood programs. Partnership enables community programming across all three family resource centers.
• Lion Dance MeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Children's lion dance troop performed at Family Fun Fest, providing cultural entertainment for community event.
• SF Music TogetherminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Hosts Music and Movement Class for children aged 3-6 at Richmond location, providing early childhood music education.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Chinatown Community Development Center: San Francisco Chinatown-based affordable housing and community development nonprofit. Comparable geographic focus on Chinatown and overlapping resident population, though oriented toward housing rather than social services.
• Asian Women's Shelter: San Francisco-based emergency shelter and support services specifically for survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual assault in the Asian community. Direct peer in mission, target population, and service model to Gum Moon's transitional housing program.
• Self-Help for the Elderly: San Francisco-based nonprofit serving Asian elderly with social services, multilingual programs, and community support. Partnered with Gum Moon on Lunar New Year events; comparable organizational structure and Asian community focus.
• Hamilton Families: San Francisco-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and family support services for families experiencing homelessness. Comparable mission and service mix to Gum Moon's housing and family support programs, though broader geographic scope.
• WuYee-Joy Lok Family Resource Center: San Francisco Chinatown-based family resource center providing early childhood education and parent support. Joint Family Fun Fest organizer with Gum Moon; highly comparable in mission, location, and program offerings.
• La Casa de las Madres: San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and support services for survivors of domestic violence. Directly comparable in shelter services for women in crisis, though serving a different linguistic community.
• Wu Yee Children's Services: San Francisco-based early childhood education and family support nonprofit serving children 0-5 and their families, with multilingual programs. Directly comparable to Gum Moon's infant, toddler, and parent-child interactive group programming.
• APA Family Services: San Francisco-based nonprofit providing culturally responsive Asian Pacific American family services including mental health, case management, and parent education. Joint organizer of Family Fun Fest with Gum Moon; comparable target population, mission, and Chinatown presence.
• Community Youth Center (CYC): San Francisco-based nonprofit serving Asian youth and families with programs spanning early childhood education, youth development, and family support. Already a formal partner of Gum Moon, with significant overlap in target population and service delivery model in Chinatown and Richmond districts.

Others

• Asian Pacific Fund: San Francisco-based Asian American community foundation providing grants and capacity-building support. Existing financial partner of Gum Moon; comparable ecosystem position as Asian-community-focused intermediary, though not a direct service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gummoonwomensresidence
• Instagraminstagram.com/gummoonwomensresidence

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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