YWCA Minneapolis

Name

YWCA Minneapolis

Legal name

YWCA Minneapolis

Website

https://ywcampls.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Individual and Family Services (6241), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Inclusive Infant & Toddler Care (Special Needs / IFSP-Aligned) (EDACAGAI), Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO), Holiday, Inset-Day & Break Coverage Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAK), Behavioral Health & MTSS/RTI Tiered SEL Supports (EDAKAMAE)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Youth development programs
• Racial justice advocacy
• Community fitness services
• Diversity consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Fitness Memberships: Recurring revenue from fitness center memberships at YWCA Midtown, including pool access, group fitness classes, and wellness facilities. Membership includes lap and leisure pools, group fitness classes, and spa access.
2. Early Childhood Education Fees: Tuition-based revenue from infant, toddler, and preschool child care services at five Twin Cities locations. Full-time care with NAEYC-accredited and 4-star Parent Aware rated programs.
3. Donations and Contributions: Philanthropic contributions from individuals, including one-time and monthly recurring donations. Donation tiers range from $25 to $1,000+ with specific impact allocations.
4. Grants and Government Funding: Funding from government and foundation grants supporting workforce development, early childhood education, and racial justice programming.
5. Events and Fundraising: Revenue from signature events including the Women's Triathlon, Empower Possible annual fundraiser, and community celebrations.
6. Inc.lude Consulting Services: Fee-for-service diversity and inclusion consulting through the Inc.lude program, offering organizational training and advisory services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

YWCA Minneapolis is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates four interconnected program areas: (1) early childhood education and child care at five Twin Cities locations (infant, toddler, preschool, school-age, summer camp), (2) youth development programs including Girls Inc., Contact Plus, Eureka!, and Beacons afterschool, (3) racial justice programming including Inc.lude diversity and inclusion consulting and policy advocacy, and (4) health and fitness services at YWCA Midtown including group fitness, swimming, and the annual Women's Triathlon.

Product overview

YWCA Minneapolis operates as a multi-service nonprofit organization offering four interconnected program areas: Early Childhood Education (infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age care at five locations), Youth Development (Girls Inc., Youth In Action, Eureka!, Beacons, and Strong Fast Fit programs), Racial Justice (community workshops, Inc.lude™ consulting, policy advocacy, and the Gage Fellowship Award), and Health & Fitness (fitness center, swimming, group fitness classes, and annual Women's Triathlon). The organization also operates a donation platform for mission-driven fundraising. All programs are grounded in the mission to eliminate racism and empower women and girls.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Inc.lude: Diversity and inclusion consulting services offered by YWCA Minneapolis
• Contact Plus
• Girls Inc.
• Eureka!
• Beacons
• Strong Fast Fit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Education Award-winning, accredited early childhood education and child care programs serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children at five Twin Cities locations. Includes anti-bias curriculum, play-based learning, and kindergarten readiness preparation. For families seeking high-quality, accredited child care.
• Infant Care Nurturing infant care for babies aged 6 weeks to 16 months with individualized schedules, highly trained caregivers, and safe, stimulating environments following safe sleep guidelines. For families seeking accredited infant care.
• Toddler Care Toddler care for children aged 16-36 months offering small class sizes, sensory play, language development, and age-appropriate learning experiences supporting independence and motor skills. For families seeking accredited toddler care.
• Preschool Program High-quality preschool program for children aged 36 months to kindergarten, focusing on early literacy, pre-math skills, social-emotional development, and school readiness with a 91% kindergarten readiness rate. For families seeking preschool preparation.
• Summer Camp Full-day summer camps for children offering STEAM activities, outdoor fun, creative activities, and exploration of art, science, and global cultures with healthy meals included. For families seeking summer programming.
• Youth Development Programs Comprehensive youth development programs including Girls Inc., Youth In Action, Eureka!, Beacons afterschool programming, and Strong Fast Fit that empower girls and youth to build confidence, leadership skills, and advocacy abilities. For school-age youth and adolescents.
• Girls Inc.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% of preschoolers fully ready for kindergarten (vs. 73% state average)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ExoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with national fitness and wellness leader to support and grow Health & Wellness programs at YWCA Minneapolis. Exos provides specialized training, holistic wellness programming support, and operational systems while maintaining YWCA's mission, values, and community focus. Health & Wellness team members transitioned to Exos employment while continuing to deliver existing programs.
• One Good DeedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership combining YWCA's annual Children's Centers winter clothing drive with One Good Deed's Scarf Bombing campaign to collect clothing and cold-weather gear for community members in need from Nov. 1-Dec. 15.
• Lake Street CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLake Street Lift Mural Bonanza initiative supporting local businesses, fostering public art, and investing in community-building through creativity. YWCA Midtown participated with a new mural 'Where We All Shine' by artist Hibaaq Ibrahim.
• Moon Juice Art / Hibaaq IbrahimminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal artist creating vibrant mural on YWCA Midtown building incorporating cultural symbols and traditional clothing styles representing Hmong, Native, and Somali cultures of the Lake Street community.
• KABOOM!minorOthersLeading architects of playspace equity transformed the play area at YWCA Midtown early childhood education center, creating enhanced outdoor learning environments for children.
• PNC Grow Up GreatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPNC Grow Up Great Program supports in-house field trips for preschoolers by combining STEM experiences with play-based learning to help children thrive in school and life.
• Delta Dental of MinnesotaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHoliday 'Give a Smile' Toy Drive partnership providing presents for 150 children ages 3-10 from YWCA Early Childhood Education centers. Each child made paper ornaments with their gift requests.
• Diaper Bank of MinnesotaminorOthersCommunity partner providing diapers to families in need while increasing awareness of diaper needs and advocating for better conditions for babies.
• Learn2BuildminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM education partner providing construction kits and instruction for 4th and 5th grade students to build birdhouses at YWCA Beacon Learning Center at Hmong International Academy.
• GoSolar! KidzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer program collaboration teaching youth about solar energy, cultivation, different uses, storage methods through hands-on activities with YWCA Beacons Summer Program and Strong Fast Fit.
• Girls Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational affiliation with Girls Inc. providing Eureka! leadership development program, Teen Advocacy Council participation, and access to national scholarship opportunities for YWCA Minneapolis youth participants.
• YWCA St. Paul, YWCA Duluth, YWCA MankatocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFour Minnesota YWCAs united for YWCA Day on the Hill advocacy at State Capitol, advocating for Capital Investment Bill, Workforce Development/Teacher Training Bill, Early Childhood Education Program Funding Bill, and Girls and Youth Program Funding Bill.
• Pillsbury United CommunitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative recognition for workforce development contributions; recognized by city leaders alongside YWCA Minneapolis for workforce development programming.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• YWCA USA (and affiliates): The national YWCA network and sister affiliates share the identical mission of eliminating racism and empowering women, delivering nearly the same mix of childcare, youth, and racial-justice programming in other metros.
• YMCA of the North: A Twin Cities community nonprofit offering the same combination of childcare, youth development, and fitness/aquatics memberships, directly overlapping YWCA Minneapolis's core service lines and geography.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities: Nonprofit youth-development provider running afterschool and out-of-school-time programs for underserved youth in the same market, mirroring YWCA's Beacons and Girls Inc. offerings.
• Girls Inc. National girls-focused leadership and STEM development nonprofit; comparable youth-empowerment model and also an affiliation partner delivering YWCA's Eureka! programming.

Regional players

• Pillsbury United Communities: Minneapolis-based multi-service community nonprofit delivering youth, workforce, and social-support programs in overlapping neighborhoods, recognized alongside YWCA for workforce development.
• New Horizon Academy: Minnesota-based early childhood education and childcare provider competing for the same Twin Cities families in accredited infant, toddler, and preschool care.

Broad incumbents

• Bright Horizons: Large for-profit early-childhood education and childcare operator; comparable on accredited center-based childcare though national and employer-sponsored rather than mission nonprofit.
• KinderCare Learning Companies: National childcare and early-education chain competing directly for families seeking accredited infant-through-preschool care, overlapping YWCA's ECE business.

Emerging players

• Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities: Local mentoring nonprofit focused on youth development and positive outcomes, overlapping YWCA's youth-mentorship and leadership mission in the same region.

Others

• Catalyst: Nonprofit focused on workplace inclusion and gender equity consulting/research, thematically adjacent to YWCA's Inc.lude DEI advisory services though not a childcare or fitness peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/YWCAMinneapolis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ywca-minneapolis
• Instagraminstagram.com/ywcampls

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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