YMCA of Greater San Antonio

What YMCA of Greater San Antonio does

YMCA of Greater San Antonio is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1876 that operates 12+ facility branches across the San Antonio metropolitan area, including locations in Boerne, Cibolo, Schertz, and multiple San Antonio neighborhoods. The organization delivers youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility programs through membership-based access to fitness centers, aquatic facilities, gymnasiums, group exercise studios, youth sports, child care (Early Learning, After School, Summer Day Camps), and community wellness programs such as Diabetes Prevention, Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring, ForeverWell (active older adults), Y Weight Loss, Counseling, and Tech Hub. Its core technology stack is built on Daxko for online membership management and program registration, with YMCA360 providing virtual and livestream classes, EGYM Experience smart equipment, and Peloton bikes at select branches.

The business model blends four revenue streams: recurring membership dues (individual, family, senior tiers), program and personal training fees, corporate wellness contracts through the Y Wellness Works program (targeting employers with 10+ employees with on-site classes, health screenings, and corporate memberships), and charitable contributions via the One Y Annual Giving Campaign, major donors (H-E-B, USAA Foundation, Valero Energy, Bank of America Foundation, Baptist Health Foundation), foundation grants (Superior HealthPlan, City Wide Facility Solutions), and United Way. Pricing for individual memberships is structured in monthly subscription tiers (adult, Family I/II), with nationwide portability via YMCA of the USA affiliation; corporate wellness offerings include Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring ($100/person), Fitness Testing ($125/hour), Onsite Group Exercise ($100/hour), and a year-long Diabetes Prevention Program. Financial assistance is provided through the Open Doors Scholarship Program. Leadership is structured around a President/CEO with SVP-level chiefs covering operations, finance, HR, philanthropy, and member experience, supported by branch-level executive directors.

Name

YMCA of Greater San Antonio

Legal name

YMCA of Greater San Antonio

Website

https://ymcasatx.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

YMCA of Greater San Antonio is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating 12+ fitness facility branches across the San Antonio metro area, offering memberships, youth programs, swim lessons, child care, corporate wellness, and community programs to individuals, families, and employer partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual and monthly membership fees for individuals, families, and seniors. Membership provides access to fitness facilities, group classes, and aquatic centers.
2. Program Fees: Fees for youth sports, swim lessons, day camps, after school programs, personal training, and specialty fitness classes.
3. Corporate Wellness Services: Y Wellness Works program provides workplace wellness services including health screenings, fitness assessments, group exercise classes, and diabetes prevention programs to corporate partners.
4. Charitable Donations: Annual fundraising campaign (One Y Annual Giving Campaign), major donor contributions, and foundation grants supporting financial assistance and program expansion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The YMCA of Greater San Antonio is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating 12+ branch facilities across Greater San Antonio that delivers membership-based health and fitness, aquatics, youth sports, child care, day camps, after-school programs, and community wellness services. It sells individual/family memberships, personal training, specialized fitness classes (e.g., Pilates Reformer, EGYM, Peloton), corporate wellness packages through Y Wellness Works, and financial-assistance scholarships through its Open Doors program.

Product overview

The YMCA of Greater San Antonio operates as a multi-branch nonprofit wellness organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of health and fitness, aquatic, youth development, and community programs across 13+ locations. The core offering centers on facility-based membership providing access to fitness centers, pools, and group exercise classes (including Peloton bikes, EGYM Experience, Pilates Reformer, and yoga), complemented by specialized programs such as ForeverWell for active older adults, the Y Weight Loss Program, Diabetes Prevention Program, and Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring. Youth services include swim lessons (including Adaptive Swim Lessons), youth sports (basketball, soccer, pickleball, tennis, martial arts), Summer Day Camps, After School care, and Early Learning Child Care. Community programs encompass counseling, Tech Hub, Siclovia, and the Open Doors Scholarship Program for financial assistance. The Y Wellness Works corporate partnership extends these services to employer organizations. YMCA360 provides virtual/on-demand access to classes included with membership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EGYM Experience: Technology-enabled fitness experience with smart gym equipment
• ForeverWell
• YMCA360
• Open Doors Scholarship Program
• Y Weight Loss Program
• Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring
• Diabetes Prevention Program
• Vision 2030
• Siclovia

Products and services

• YMCA Memberships Subscription-based memberships (Adult, Family I, Family II) granting facility access, group classes, pool use, and nationwide YMCA reciprocity for individuals and families.
• Personal Training Certified one-on-one personal training sessions sold as monthly session bundles (1, 2, or 3 sessions per week) or as a la carte individual sessions.
• YMCA360 Virtual and streaming platform included with membership that delivers on-demand and livestream classes covering yoga, youth sports, and general fitness.
• EGYM Experience Smart-connected fitness equipment program that automatically tracks workout data and personalizes strength training for members.
• ForeverWell Wellness program for active older adults offering water exercise, gentle yoga, day trips, and social engagement activities.
• Pilates Reformer Fee-based small-group Pilates Reformer classes using specialized low-impact equipment to strengthen, tone, and improve flexibility.
• Y Weight Loss Program 12-week facilitated weight loss program with certified coaches, weekly weigh-ins, interactive discussions, and nutrition education.
• Diabetes Prevention Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $940,000 in grants awarded since 2020 to support non-medical determinants of health in Texas communities.

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

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

• Morgan's OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2025Collaboration to build an Ultra-Accessible™ fully-inclusive fitness center in San Antonio. Morgan's and YMCA broke ground in November 2025 with construction expected to complete in late 2026. Also includes operational oversight of Morgan's Sports complex beginning April 2026.
• The DoSeumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to create immersive children's environments. Phase 1 unveiled at Mays Family YMCA at Potranco community event.
• San Antonio Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Y Wellness Series program, a three-part nutrition and healthy lifestyle program designed in partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank.
• YMCA of the USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational YMCA affiliation providing brand support, resources, and network of YMCA facilities across the country for nationwide membership portability.
• H-E-BmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor funder and corporate wellness partner. H-E-B is grateful for the partnership that benefits both Partners (employees) and the communities served.
• Silver SneakerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSilver Sneakers program allows older adults to take charge of their health by participating in physical activities. Classes are FREE for members.
• Active & FitminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHouseholds program partner for corporate wellness.
• Alamo CollegescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner in Y Wellness Works program.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• YMCA of Greater Houston: The largest YMCA in Texas, operating ~30 centers across the Houston metro. Directly comparable nonprofit community wellness model serving a major Texas market with similar youth development, fitness, and corporate wellness offerings.
• YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas: Operates 19+ branches across the Dallas-Fort Worth metro. Direct peer operating the same Y-of-USA brand, model, and product mix (fitness, aquatics, youth sports, camps, corporate wellness) in another large Texas metro.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio: Local nonprofit youth development organization with overlapping programming in after-school care, summer camps, sports, and teen leadership. Competes for the same youth and family segment and similar corporate/funder dollars in the San Antonio market.
• Jewish Community Center (JCC) of San Antonio: Nonprofit community center in San Antonio offering fitness, aquatics, youth programs, summer camps, and cultural programming. Closest direct peer in mission, membership model, and programming mix in the same geography.

Broad incumbents

• Life Time Fitness: National premium fitness operator with locations in San Antonio. Competes for the same individual and family membership segment with a higher-priced, amenity-rich model. Broad incumbent that pressures the Y's mid-market position.
• Planet Fitness: National low-cost fitness chain ($10-25/month) with multiple San Antonio locations. Competes on price for the budget-conscious fitness consumer that the Y also targets through Open Doors and entry-level memberships.
• Gold's Gym: National mid-market fitness chain with San Antonio presence. Competes for the same general fitness and personal training member that the Y serves. Broad incumbent with overlapping group fitness and personal training offerings.
• 24 Hour Fitness: National mid-to-upper fitness chain with Texas presence. Competes for the same adult individual and family membership segment, with comparable amenities like pools, group classes, and personal training.

Others

• National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA): National association supporting public parks and recreation agencies. Adjacent to the Y's community wellness mission, with municipal recreation centers and parks departments representing alternative providers for many of the same activities.
• San Antonio Sports: Local nonprofit promoting amateur athletics and youth sports in San Antonio. Adjacent organization that partners with — and competes for — youth sports participation, programming dollars, and corporate wellness sponsorships in the same market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ymcasatx
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ymcasatx
• Facebookfacebook.com/ymcasatx

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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