YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles

Name

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles

Legal name

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles

Website

https://ymcala.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Recreation and Wellness Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Social Services (8300), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ), Multi-Sport Complexes & Community Sports Parks (MPAKAEAH), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Community wellness programs
• Youth development services
• Fitness facility memberships
• Aquatics and swim programs
• Social impact services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Monthly membership fees provide access to fitness facilities, pools, and program discounts across all YMCA locations.
2. Program Fees: Fees for youth camps, sports programs, after-school programs, and specialized programming such as ELOP.
3. Donations and Grants: Charitable contributions from individuals and corporate partners, including major grants like Bank of America's $1M for Palisades rebuild.
4. Government Contracts: Funding from California state for programs such as the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) serving TK-8 students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is a nonprofit community well-being organization operating nearly 30 centers across Los Angeles County that delivers fitness and aquatics programming, youth development (childcare, camps, sports, after-school and teen programs), and social impact services such as the FeedLA food assistance program. Members pay monthly subscription fees for facility access, while program-specific fees apply to camps, youth sports, and specialized programs; financial assistance and free programs (Get Summer teen membership, ELOP) are provided to ensure access regardless of income.

Product overview

The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is a community well-being organization offering a unified suite of programs and services organized across three focus areas: Healthy Living (fitness, aquatics, wellness), Youth Development (childcare, camps, youth sports, teen programs, ELOP), and Social Impact (FeedLA food distribution, volunteer programs). Core programming is supported by membership access to 30+ locations, 35 pools, and Camp Whittle, with offerings available in English, Spanish, Armenian, and Korean. The organization also operates a free teen summer membership (Get Summer), before/after school programs, and the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) in partnership with LAUSD schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FeedLA: Food assistance and fresh produce distribution program providing more than 9 million pounds of fresh produce to families and seniors annually.
• Get Summer
• PLAY (Physical Learning Activities for Youth)
• Get Well

Products and services

• Healthy Living Programs Fitness and wellness programming including aquatics (35 pools across LA), wellness classes, and wellness resources focused on whole-body health for all ages and abilities.
• Youth Development Programs Comprehensive youth programming including Early Childhood (Infant & Toddler care, Early Learning Readiness, Preschool, Head Start), Before & After School, Teen Programs, Youth & Family, Youth & Government, PLAY (Physical Learning Activities for Youth), Get Summer (free teen membership), and the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP).
• Youth Sports Programs Inclusive youth sports including Jr. Clippers Basketball (with LA Clippers), LA Kings Ball Hockey & NHL Street Ball Hockey, Youth Soccer & Futsal, LA Dodgers Dreamteam T-Ball, Softball & Baseball, NFL Flag (with LA Rams and LA Chargers), and Volleyball.
• Camp Programs Year-round camp experiences including Day Camp, Sleep Away Camp (ACA-accredited at Camp Whittle, ages 7-17), Family Camp, Bold & Gold (middle and high school leadership), Group Rentals & Retreats, and the Give to Camp financial assistance program.
• YMCA Membership Monthly YMCA membership offering access to fitness facilities, 35 pools, youth programs, senior classes, and community events at the best monthly rate, with a 3-day guest pass trial option.
• FeedLA Food Assistance Program Food assistance program distributing fresh produce to families and seniors, having distributed more than nine million pounds of food annually across Los Angeles County.
• Volunteer Programs Community volunteer opportunities spanning food distribution, youth event coordination, coaching, mentoring, and general community support, enabling residents to strengthen Los Angeles through service.

Quantifiable outcome

• 600,000+ Angelenos supported annually
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LA28coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2026$160 million commitment through PlayLA initiative funding youth sports programming across Los Angeles ahead of 2028 Games. Includes dedication of blind soccer pitch, Girls Empowerment Day with 5,000+ participants, and Nike uniform donations for Students Run LA.
• International Olympic CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026Joint $160M commitment through PlayLA initiative for youth sports access ahead of 2028 Olympics.
• Los Angeles KingscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partnership for LA Kings Ball Hockey and NHL Street Ball Hockey youth sports programs. Kids learn to pass, shoot, and score while having fun.
• Los Angeles ClipperscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJr. Clippers Youth Basketball program helping kids develop their game, build confidence, and learn teamwork. Includes off-site field trips to Intuit Dome.
• Delta AirlinescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner of YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, supporting community programs and visibility.
• RizeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner supporting YMCA LA community initiatives.
• LA RamscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNFL Flag football program in partnership with LA Rams and LA Chargers, building passing, catching, and teamwork skills in a safe, no-contact setting.
• LA ChargerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNFL Flag football program in partnership with LA Rams and LA Chargers, building passing, catching, and teamwork skills in a safe, no-contact setting.
• LA DodgerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLA Dodgers Dreamteam T-Ball, Softball & Baseball program teaching baseball basics with big-league spirit.
• Cedars Sinai Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBe Well Partner supporting health and wellness initiatives in the community.
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBe Well Partner supporting community health and wellness programs.
• Niagara BottlingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBe Well Partner supporting community programs.
• Fresh Start MealsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBe Well Partner supporting nutrition and food assistance programs.
• Team USA Blind SoccerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed hands-on clinic for 60+ students with visual impairments at first blind soccer-specific pitch in Carson.
• YMCA MexicocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst-of-its-kind binational partnership announced April 2026 between YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles and YMCA Mexico.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Club of Metro Los Angeles: Los Angeles-based youth-serving nonprofit offering afterschool programs, sports leagues, and teen leadership at multiple branches across the metro. Most directly comparable community youth-development peer in the same geography and donor ecosystem.
• Jewish Community Centers of Greater Los Angeles: Multi-site community center operator in LA offering fitness facilities, aquatics, youth sports, summer camps, and senior programs under a nonprofit membership model — closely parallel structure and member base to the YMCA.
• LA's BEST (Better Educated Students for Tomorrow): LAUSD-affiliated afterschool enrichment program operating at elementary schools across Los Angeles. Directly comparable to YMCA LA's ELOP school-based programming in target population, geography, and funding model.
• City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks: Municipal operator of public pools, recreation centers, sports leagues, and summer camps throughout LA. Competes directly with YMCA LA for family and youth recreation participation across overlapping service areas.
• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit providing comprehensive afterschool programs at under-resourced schools, with significant LA presence. Competes with YMCA LA's ELOP and youth development programming for school-district contracts and grant funding.

Regional players

• YMCA of San Diego County: Sister YMCA branch serving the San Diego metro with a comparable mix of fitness centers, youth sports, camps, and social services. Closest operational twin in a different California geography.

Broad incumbents

• LA Fitness: Commercial mid-market fitness chain with significant LA presence offering memberships, group fitness, and pools. Competes with YMCA LA for fitness-only members but lacks the youth-development and social-service portfolio.
• Planet Fitness: Largest low-cost commercial gym operator in the US with multiple LA locations. Represents the price-floor competitor for budget-conscious fitness members who might otherwise join the YMCA.
• 24 Hour Fitness: Commercial fitness chain historically concentrated in California, offering memberships, group classes, and pools. Operates as a price-and-amenity competitor to YMCA LA's fitness membership base.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National umbrella organization supporting local Boys & Girls Club affiliates. Operates in a broader portfolio that overlaps with YMCA LA's youth-development and afterschool mission across geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@missionadvancement-ymcala
• Facebookfacebook.com/ymcalosangeles
• Instagraminstagram.com/ymcala
• Xx.com/ymcala
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ymca-of-metropolitan-los-angeles

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors3 records

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