YMCA OF GREATER SEATTLE

What YMCA OF GREATER SEATTLE does

YMCA of Greater Seattle is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1876 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, operating 14 branch facilities, 5 camps, 6+ early learning centers, and 2 social impact centers across King, South Snohomish, and North Pierce Counties. The organization serves more than 232,000 people annually through three program pillars — Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility — delivered via fitness facilities, pools, group exercise, swim lessons, youth sports, martial arts, child care and before/after-school enrichment, day and overnight camps, teen leadership programs (BOLD & GOLD, Youth & Government, Y-Scholars, Earth Service Corps), early learning centers, and a Social Impact Center division that provides crisis intervention, housing assistance, behavioral health, foster care support, employment services, and food access. Notable program additions and partnerships as of the 2025-2026 period include the City of Bothell behavioral health resource hub funded partly by opioid settlement dollars, a strategic partnership with City University of Seattle, a letter of intent with North Seattle College, the U.S. Soccer Foundation coalition, the Swim Seattle water-safety initiative, and recent acquisitions of the Mineral Lake and Curtis (Camp Orkila) camp properties.

The organization generates revenue from five principal streams: recurring membership dues for access to its 14 branches and the nationwide network of 2,600+ YMCAs; program fees for swim lessons, youth sports, camps, and enrichment; charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations (supporting $12.2M+ in annual financial assistance); government contracts and grants including Washington State opioid settlement funds; and corporate membership packages. Pricing is subscription-based with monthly billing, multi-month prepays, employer-sponsored corporate tiers, and unit-based fees for individual programs, alongside a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. The underlying technology layer consists of standard nonprofit member-management and program-registration infrastructure plus digital consumer surfaces: the YMCA360 on-demand and live-streaming platform, the Activity Finder scheduling tool, a mobile membership experience, an Android app, and [email protected] media infrastructure.

YMCA of Greater Seattle is affiliated with YMCA of the USA (YUSA) as its national resource office and is led by President and CEO Loria Yeadon, with Loria Yeadon recently named 2026 commencement speaker at City University of Seattle. Ownership is a 501(c)(3) governance structure with a Board of Directors chaired by Frank Shaw; revenue derives from program operations, philanthropy, and public funding rather than equity capital. The organization will host its 150th Anniversary Gala on October 10, 2026, and is actively positioning itself around behavioral-health service delivery and higher-education collaboration alongside its traditional fitness and youth-development franchise.

Name

YMCA OF GREATER SEATTLE

Legal name

YMCA of Greater Seattle

Website

https://seattleymca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

YMCA of Greater Seattle is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1876 that operates 14 branches, 5 camps, early learning centers, and social impact centers across the Greater Seattle region, serving 232,000+ people annually with fitness, aquatics, youth development, child care, and behavioral health programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Fitness & Youth Development Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA), Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO), Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

Keywords

• Community fitness services
• Youth development programs
• Nonprofit social services
• Child care enrichment
• Aquatics swim lessons

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Monthly and annual membership fees for individuals and families accessing fitness facilities, programs, and branch amenities at 14 Greater Seattle locations.
2. Program Fees: Fees for specialized programs including swim lessons, youth sports, martial arts, camps (day camp, overnight camp), child care, and enrichment activities.
3. Donations and Philanthropy: Charitable contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations supporting financial assistance and program expansion. The organization provides over $12.2 million in financial assistance annually.
4. Government Contracts and Grants: Contracts with local governments (e.g., City of Bothell) and state funding (e.g., opioid settlement funds) for behavioral health services, crisis intervention, and community programs.
5. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Corporate membership packages, sponsorships for events like Changemakers Gala, and partnership support from organizations like Ballmer Group.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

YMCA of Greater Seattle is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating 14 branch locations, multiple camps, and early learning centers across the Greater Seattle area. It sells fitness memberships, swim lessons, youth sports, child care, summer/overnight camps, and teen leadership programs, while also delivering social services such as behavioral health, housing for homeless youth, foster care support, and crisis intervention.

Product overview

YMCA of Greater Seattle is a multi-branch nonprofit organization operating 14+ locations across the Greater Seattle area, offering a comprehensive portfolio of health, wellness, youth development, and social service programs. The organization operates as a unified platform with both physical facilities (fitness centers, pools, camps, child care centers) and digital services (YMCA360 streaming platform, Activity Finder scheduling tool, mobile membership access). Core program areas include Health & Fitness (group classes, personal training), Aquatics (swim lessons, recreational swimming), Youth & Family programming, Teen initiatives (BOLD & GOLD, Youth & Government), Camp & Outdoor Leadership (Camp Colman, Camp Orkila, day camps), and Child Care & Enrichment. The Social Impact Center division provides critical human services including behavioral health, crisis intervention, housing, foster care, and food access programs. The Y Pass trial membership and YMCA360 digital platform extend access beyond physical locations to on-demand fitness content and nationwide YMCA network access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BOLD & GOLD: Backpackers Outdoor Leadership Development program - youth outdoor leadership and expedition program
• Y-Scholars
• Youth & Government
• Earth Service Corps
• Social Impact Center
• YMCA360

Products and services

• YMCA Membership Monthly and annual membership providing access to fitness facilities, pools, group fitness classes (Les Mills), personal training, Kids Zone supervised child care, and nationwide reciprocity at 2,600+ YMCA locations. Available to individuals and families in the Greater Seattle area, with financial assistance for those in need.
• Y Pass Trial Membership Trial membership program allowing prospective members to experience YMCA facilities and programs before committing to a full membership.
• Health & Fitness Programs Comprehensive fitness offerings including group fitness classes (Les Mills), personal and specialty training, climbing and challenge programs, adult sports, outdoor adventure day trips, active older adult programs, and cooking classes. For individuals seeking structured exercise and wellness programming.
• Swim Programs Aquatic programming including lap swim, recreational swim, swim lessons for all ages, swim team, Safety Around Water instruction, and lifeguard/training certifications. Offered at branch pools and outdoor pools such as Cottage Lake Pool.
• Youth & Family Programs Family-oriented activities including birthday parties, family activities, martial arts, Parents' Night Out, YMCA Adventurers, youth enrichment programs, and youth sports leagues. For children and families.
• Youth & Teen Programs Teen-focused initiatives including Earth Service Corps (youth-led environmental action), Teen Expeditions (BOLD & GOLD), Youth & Government civic engagement, and Y-Scholars scholarship/education support. For teens and adolescents.
• Camp & Outdoor Leadership

Quantifiable outcome

• 232,000+ people served annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• City University of SeattlecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Strategic partnership announced to advance student success, workforce opportunity, and community well-being. YMCA CEO Loria Yeadon was also named 2026 commencement speaker at City University of Seattle.
• North Seattle CollegestrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026YMCA of Greater Seattle and North Seattle College signed a letter of intent to explore new community wellness and fitness collaboration opportunities.
• City of BothellcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2025Partnership to provide Bothell residents with free access to behavioral health services at the Northshore YMCA. The City invests general funds and Washington State opioid settlement funds to expand access to care. Services include mental/behavioral health care, substance use disorder treatment, resource navigation, and direct assistance (rent support, food, transportation). Contract runs through December 2026.
• U.S. Soccer FoundationstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide soccer programming and youth sports opportunities. YMCA teams up with U.S. Soccer Foundation to support youth development through sports.
• U.S. Soccer Foundation & YMCA CoalitionstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA participates in the U.S. Soccer Foundation YMCA Coalition supporting soccer programming nationwide.
• Swim Seattle InitiativestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA of Greater Seattle joined the Swim Seattle Initiative to promote water safety and swimming access.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Planet Fitness: Low-cost national fitness chain with a Seattle-area footprint. Competes for entry-price fitness members and represents the secular low-end pricing pressure on Y membership acquisition.
• Life Time Fitness: National premium fitness club chain competing directly for paid fitness memberships in the Seattle metro. Differs from YMCA as a for-profit operator without the social services and camp portfolio.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development nonprofit federation offering out-of-school programming and teen services. Overlaps with the YMCA's youth and teen offerings but does not operate fitness memberships in the same way.

Direct peers

• YMCA of Silicon Valley: Regional YMCA serving the San Francisco Bay Area with comparable membership, youth, and camp programming under the same YUSA network. Useful size and geography analog for benchmarking.
• YMCA of Greater Boston: Another large multi-branch metropolitan YMCA association offering a comparable mix of membership fitness, youth development, and social services. Operates as a 501(c)(3) under the same YUSA national umbrella, making operating model, programming, and revenue mix directly comparable.
• YMCA of Greater Chicago: Multi-branch regional YMCA with similar scale and full portfolio of fitness, child care, camp, and social impact services. Comparable member-based nonprofit structure serving a major U.S. metro area through both physical and digital channels.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of King County: Local nonprofit youth development organization serving overlapping Greater Seattle geographies. Competes for youth program registrations, donations, and corporate sponsorships in the same catchment area.
• Jewish Community Center of Greater Seattle (Stroum): Local community-center nonprofit offering fitness, swim, youth, and camp programming on a membership basis in the same Greater Seattle market. Closest mission-aligned non-YMCA community recreation peer.

Others

• United Way of King County: Regional nonprofit umbrella organization that both funds and partners with the YMCA. A "thematic peer" given shared donor base and collaborative funding relationships rather than direct service competition.

Emerging players

• Salvation Army Seattle / Northwest Division: Comparable faith-based social services nonprofit providing housing, behavioral health, and emergency assistance in the same region. Overlaps with the Y Social Impact Center's mission footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/YMCAGreaterSeattle/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/YMCAofGreaterSeattle
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ymca-of-greater-seattle
• Instagraminstagram.com/YMCAseattle
• TikToktiktok.com/@ymcaseattle
• Xx.com/YMCAgreaterSEA

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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