YMCA of Columbia-Willamette

What YMCA of Columbia-Willamette does

YMCA of Columbia-Willamette is an Oregon-incorporated 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit (EIN 93-0386981) founded in 1868 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, operating as an autonomous association within the national YMCA network. It delivers fitness, aquatics, childcare, youth-sports, summer-camp, and community-service programming across the Portland metro and Southwest Washington, anchored by three Healthy Living Centers (Beaverton Hoop, Sherwood Regional, Clark County), a Southeast Portland family Y, Camp Collins (117 acres in Gresham established 1926), 16 Child Development Centers, and 40+ licensed before/after-school sites embedded in six school districts (Beaverton, Hillsboro, McMinnville, Portland Public, Tigard-Tualatin, West Linn-Wilsonville).

The operating model is a subscription-based, multi-vertical community-services platform: recurring membership dues (Adult, Household, Seniors 65+ tiers) plus pay-as-you-go program fees for swim lessons, youth sports, camps, pickleball drop-ins, Kids Night Out, and senior fitness; complemented by philanthropic revenue supporting an Open Door financial-assistance program. Distribution combines physical facilities, school-site channels, and YMCA360, an on-demand video platform that extends member value beyond facilities and now monetizes as a standalone YMCA360+ subscription at $14.99/month for non-members. The Y is volunteer-driven at a 3:1 ratio (3,500 volunteers to paid staff) and complements its core programs with social-service adjacencies including ESL classes (partnering with Goodwill), blood drives and CPR/babysitter certification (American Red Cross), free summer meals (SHARE), and a community food pantry (Y Food Support).

Under President & CEO Bess Goggins and a C-suite including a CFO, COO, Chief People Officer, and Chief External Affairs Officer, the organization reports 2022 outputs of 430,000 nutritious meals, one million hours of childcare, 4,750 youth camp experiences, and 5,500 youth swim lessons, against 2018 baselines of nearly 60,000 program participants and 575,000+ facility visits. Financials are not publicly disclosed; technology infrastructure relies on third-party platforms (Daxko, Paylocity, YMCA360 video CDN) with no disclosed proprietary AI/ML, data flywheel, or proprietary model assets.

Name

YMCA of Columbia-Willamette

Legal name

YMCA of Columbia-Willamette, Inc.

Website

https://ymcacw.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1868

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The YMCA of Columbia-Willamette is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1868 that operates fitness facilities, aquatics, childcare, youth sports, camps, and community-service programs for youth, adults, and seniors across the Portland, Oregon metro and Southwest Washington, supported by membership dues, program fees, and philanthropy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Fitness, Wellness and Youth Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Child Care Services (6244), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ)

Keywords

• Community fitness services
• Childcare and early learning
• Youth sports programs
• Overnight and day camps
• Aquatics and swim lessons

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Recurring membership fees charged to individuals and households for access to fitness facilities, pools, group exercise classes, sports courts, and member benefits. Membership tiers include Adult, Household, and Seniors 65+. YMCA360+ digital-only membership available at $14.99/month for non-members who prefer digital access.
2. Program and Camp Fees: Fees charged for youth sports, swim lessons, swim teams, enrichment camps, after-school programs, youth fitness orientations, babysitter training, CPR training, dance classes, clay studio classes, Kids Night Out, and other programming. Youth sports include basketball, soccer, volleyball, and flag football. Camps include overnight camp (Camp Collins), full day camps, sports camps, teen leadership camps, and enrichment camps (art, cooking, STEM, LEGOs).
3. Childcare Services: Fees for early childhood development programs, before and after school childcare, and child development centers. The organization operates approximately 40 after-school care sites and 16 Child Development Centers. YMCA childcare also serves infants through school-age children.
4. Philanthropy and Donations: Tax-deductible charitable contributions as a 501(c)(3) organization (EIN 93-0386981). Sources include online donations, checks, stocks, wire transfers, IRA distributions, Donor Advised Funds, cryptocurrency, planned gifts (wills, trusts, insurance, real estate). Impact initiatives include CRT Chair's Round Table, Strong Communities Campaign, Capital Campaigns, and Planned Giving programs.
5. Facility Rentals: Rental income from making facility spaces available to groups and organizations that respect the YMCA's core values. Spaces include gymnasiums, meeting rooms, and event spaces at various locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

YMCA of Columbia-Willamette operates three Healthy Living Centers and a network of childcare, camp, and community program sites delivering fitness, aquatics, youth sports, childcare and early learning, overnight and day camps, and community services such as food support and certification training. Recurring household and individual memberships, program and camp fees, childcare tuition, philanthropic donations, and facility rentals fund the organization's operations.

Product overview

The YMCA of Columbia-Willamette is a nonprofit community organization offering a portfolio of interconnected wellness and social programs rather than a unified software product. The main service portfolio includes three Healthy Living Center fitness facilities, aquatics programs, childcare and early learning centers, youth sports and camps (including YMCA Camp Collins), and community programs such as ESL classes, food support, and wellness seminars. The primary technology-enabled offering is YMCA360, an on-demand digital video platform providing exercise and wellness content accessible to members anywhere. The organization operates approximately 40 after-school care sites, 16 Child Development Centers, and serves the Portland/Vancouver metro area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• YMCA360: On-demand video platform offering group exercise classes, youth sports training, and wellbeing classes accessible from home or on-the-go.

Products and services

• YMCA360 Digital Platform An all-digital on-demand video platform delivering group exercise classes, youth sports training, and wellbeing content accessible from home or on-the-go; available at no additional cost with membership, or as a standalone YMCA360+ subscription at $14.99/month for non-members.
• Health and Wellness Facilities Membership Recurring access to three Healthy Living Centers (Beaverton Family YMCA, Sherwood Regional Family YMCA, Clark County Family YMCA) featuring fitness equipment, indoor and outdoor pools, gyms, running tracks, group exercise studios, basketball/volleyball/futsal/pickleball courts, and personal training services for individual and household members.
• Aquatics Programs Swim lessons, swim teams, water fitness classes, open swim, lap swim, and lifeguard training certification programs delivered at YMCA pools across the service area.
• Childcare and Early Learning Early childhood development programs, before- and after-school childcare, Y-Time Learn & Play drop-in care, and a network of 16 Child Development Centers serving infants through school-age children across the Portland Metro area, including the Springfield Meadows and Moda Tower childcare locations.
• Youth Sports Programs Youth basketball, soccer, volleyball, and flag football leagues and skills programs emphasizing skill-building, teamwork, and confidence for children and teens across the Portland Metro and SW Washington.
• Camps at YMCA Camp Collins Year-round and seasonal camps at the 117-acre YMCA Camp Collins in Gresham, Oregon including overnight camps, full day camps, teen leadership camps, sports camps, and enrichment camps in art, music, theater, cooking, LEGOs, and STEM for children and teens.
• Active Aging and Seniors Programs Fitness and wellness programs tailored for adults 65+ including Active Aging classes, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA for cancer survivors, the Parkinson's Wellness Program, and senior-specific group exercise (Zumba Gold, Chair Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Tai Chi).
• Community Programs and Services Free and low-cost community programming including ESL classes (with Goodwill), Y Talks wellness seminars, Coffee Chat community gatherings, Babysitter and CPR/First Aid certification training, Y Food Support food pantries, Summer Lunch Program, and event space rentals at YMCA facilities.
• Before- and After-School Childcare Partnerships Outsourced before- and after-school childcare and enrichment programming delivered at approximately 40 school sites under partnership agreements with six school districts across the Portland Metro area.
• Open Door Financial Assistance Program Sliding-scale financial assistance program offering reduced-rate memberships and subsidized program access for low-income families, funded by charitable donations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 430,000 nutritious meals provided to kids and families in 2022
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• American Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Sherwood Family YMCA partners with the American Red Cross to host community blood drives. The YMCA also offers American Red Cross certification courses for CPR, First Aid, and AED training, and babysitter certification programs, providing life-saving skills training to the community.
• GoodwillcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoodwill partners with the YMCA to deliver free ESL (English as a Second Language) classes at the Southeast Family YMCA location. Classes are held every Friday from 12-2PM, free to the community, with no pre-registration required. Textbooks provided at no charge. The program supports language mastery and community integration for non-English speakers.
• SHAREcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHARE partners with the YMCA to provide free summer lunches for kids and teens through the Summer Lunch Program at Clark County YMCA and Springfield Meadows Apartments. The program serves nutritious meals Monday through Friday from 12-1PM during summer months, addressing food insecurity among youth in the community.
• Beaverton School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeaverton School District partners with the YMCA to provide before and after school childcare enrichment programs for students, extending YMCA youth development services directly into the school district's facilities and student population.
• Hillsboro School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHillsboro School District partners with the YMCA for before and after school childcare and enrichment programs, delivering youth development services at school sites within the district.
• McMinnville School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMcMinnville School District partners with the YMCA for before and after school childcare and enrichment programs.
• Portland Public School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPortland Public School District partners with the YMCA for before and after school childcare and enrichment programs, one of the largest school district partnerships in the YMCA's service area.
• Tigard-Tualatin School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTigard-Tualatin School District partners with the YMCA for before and after school childcare and enrichment programs, delivering youth development services within the district.
• West Linn-Wilsonville School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWest Linn-Wilsonville School District partners with the YMCA for before and after school childcare and enrichment programs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• YMCA of Greater Seattle: Regional YMCA association serving the greater Seattle area with similar membership, childcare, camp, and aquatics programs. Direct comparable in scale, mission, and operating model within the Pacific Northwest.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland: Nonprofit youth services organization in the same Portland market offering after-school programs, summer camps, and youth development. Competes for the same families and school district partnerships.
• Portland JCC (Jewish Community Center): Membership-based community center in Portland offering fitness, aquatics, childcare, camps, and senior programs — directly overlapping with YMCA programming in the same geography.
• KinderCare Learning Centers: Largest private U.S. childcare provider with a comparable infant-through-school-age service model, including before/after school care. Comparable in childcare operations specifically, though commercial rather than nonprofit.

Broad incumbents

• Salvation Army: National nonprofit offering community programs including youth services, food assistance, and fitness facilities. Operates at broader national scale than YMCA of Columbia-Willamette with overlapping social services mission.
• 24 Hour Fitness: Large commercial fitness chain offering memberships, group classes, and personal training. Competes for the same adult fitness members but without the childcare, camp, or nonprofit community programming of the YMCA.
• Planet Fitness: Low-cost commercial gym operator with a national footprint. Represents the value-tier price pressure on YMCA adult memberships, though it does not offer childcare, camps, or community programs.
• LA Fitness: Mid-to-upper tier commercial fitness chain offering pools, group exercise, and family programming. Closely comparable in facility mix to the YMCA's Healthy Living Centers, but without the nonprofit mission or childcare scale.

Others

• YMCA of the USA (National Office): National umbrella organization for the U.S. YMCA movement. Not a direct competitor but provides branding, reciprocal membership infrastructure, and national YMCA360 platform that YMCA of Columbia-Willamette leverages.
• Goodwill Industries: Nonprofit social services organization with ESL programs and community workforce services. The YMCA partners with Goodwill to deliver ESL classes — overlapping mission around community uplift but not direct competition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/YMCACW
• Facebookfacebook.com/ymca.columbia.willamette
• Instagraminstagram.com/ymcacw
• Xx.com/ymcacw

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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