YMCA of Ottawa Illinois

What YMCA of Ottawa Illinois does

YMCA of Ottawa Illinois is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit (Tax ID 36-2337893) founded in 1956, headquartered at 411 Canal St, Ottawa, Illinois. It operates a single main facility comprising three pools (lap, therapy, activity), a gymnasium, fitness center, and group exercise studios, supplemented by satellite program delivery at partner school locations (Wallace School, Marseilles Elementary, Grand Ridge ASP). The organization delivers a broad program portfolio organized around three pillars: youth development (preschool, before/after school care operating 40+ years, summer day camps, youth sports, swim lessons), healthy living (group exercise, personal training, aquatic programming, evidence-based interventions such as LIVESTRONG and Rock Steady Boxing), and social responsibility (community blood drives, mobile health screenings, Prayer Breakfast, chaplaincy programs).

The business model blends three revenue streams: recurring membership dues across tiered Youth/Student/Young Adult/Adult/Single Parent Family/Family/Senior categories priced at $22-$56/month via bank draft or annual paid-in-full; one-time program fees for swim lessons ($35-$260 packages), personal training ($99-$375 packages), and summer day camps ($115-$200/week); plus charitable contributions through an Annual Campaign, Capital Campaign, YMCA Legacy Club planned giving, and event-based fundraising (Prayer Breakfast). Income-based financial assistance is available for all categories. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer (walk-in at the Welcome Desk, online registration through the Daxko platform, guest passes limited to six per calendar year) augmented by school partnerships and word-of-mouth referrals. Technology infrastructure is limited to conventional SaaS: GroupEx Pro for class scheduling and Daxko for member management, registrations, and payments — no proprietary technology, mobile app, or AI capabilities are disclosed.

The Ottawa YMCA operates as an independent local affiliate of YMCA of the USA, governed by a volunteer Board of Directors led by Chair Jay LeSeure and run by Executive Director/CEO Glenn Haley with a functional leadership team across Facility, Health & Wellness, Aquatics, Youth & Family, Programs, and Membership/Marketing. A capital campaign for a new YMCA building is active, signaling facility expansion ambitions, and strategic healthcare partnerships with OSF Healthcare and ImpactLife position the organization as a community health hub within LaSalle County.

Name

YMCA of Ottawa Illinois

Legal name

Ottawa YMCA

Website

https://ottawaymca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

YMCA of Ottawa Illinois is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a single community facility in Ottawa, IL, serving youth, adults, and seniors with membership-based access to fitness, three pools, childcare, before/after school care, aquatics, sports, and evidence-based health programs in partnership with OSF Healthcare.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Recreation and Fitness Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Sport Complexes & Community Sports Parks (MPAKAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ), Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs (MPAKACAG), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Community recreation services
• Youth development programs
• Fitness and wellness
• Aquatics and swim lessons
• Childcare and day camp

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Recurring bank draft monthly payments or annual paid-in-full memberships for individuals and families. Membership types include Youth, Student, Young Adult, Adult, Single Parent Family, Family, Senior Adult, and Senior Family.
2. Program Fees: Fees for swim lessons, personal training, group training, sports programs, summer day camp, before/after school care, preschool, and specialty programs.
3. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible charitable contributions through annual giving campaigns, capital campaigns for facility improvements, and planned endowment giving. The organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit with tax ID 36-2337893.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The YMCA of Ottawa Illinois is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates a community recreation facility at 411 Canal St, Ottawa, IL, featuring three pools, a gymnasium, fitness center, group exercise studios, and childcare spaces. It sells tiered memberships (Youth, Student, Young Adult, Adult, Single Parent Family, Family, Senior) and program registrations across youth development (before/after school care, preschool, day camps, swim lessons), healthy living (group exercise, personal training, evidence-based health programs), youth and adult sports, healthy aging, and spiritual fitness. Programs are delivered at the main facility and through satellite locations at partner schools including Wallace School, Marseilles Elementary, and Grand Ridge.

Product overview

The YMCA of Ottawa Illinois is a community nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services organized around youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The core offering includes membership-based access to fitness facilities and group exercise classes, supplemented by structured programs across Aquatics (swim lessons, competitive team), Childcare (preschool, before/after school, day camps, Child Watch), Health & Wellness (personal training, evidence-based programming), Youth and Adult Sports, and Healthy Aging. Programs are delivered at the 411 Canal St. facility with satellite locations at local schools, and are managed through the Daxko operations platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• YMCA Membership Tiered membership providing access to fitness facilities, three pools, group exercise classes, Child Watch babysitting, open swim, and personal training discounts; available with income-based financial assistance and discounted rates for military, clergy, and corporate partners.
• Aquatics Programs Swimming and water safety programs including group swim lessons (max 12-16 students), private and semi-private lessons, and the Ottawa Dolphins competitive swim team with Masterswim for adults.
• Childcare Programs Youth development programs including preschool, before and afterschool care at multiple school locations, day camps (Scouts, Trekkers, Explorers, Rovers, Young Leaders), and Child Watch babysitting services for members during workouts.
• Health and Wellness Programs Fitness programs including group exercise classes (Yoga, Zumba, BodyPump, Les Mills CORE, HIIT, cycling) and personal training services offered both land-based and aquatic, complimentary access with membership.
• Youth and Adult Sports Programs Athletic activities including open sports (pickleball, volleyball, basketball), instructional soccer camps, and homeschool sports programs for all skill levels.
• Healthy Aging Programs Fitness and wellness programs for active older adults including Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson's, EnhanceFitness, water exercise, and stretching classes focused on building community and social ties.
• Evidence-Based and Partnership Programming Healthcare-partnered programs including Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring, YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA (cancer survivors), Rock Steady Boxing, and OSF Healthcare collaborations such as King Care-A-Van and Stroke Wellness.
• Spiritual Fitness Programs Spiritual and mental wellness offerings including Q Place discussion groups, prayer team, and YMCA chaplains team providing counsel and support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free child care (Child Watch) provided to family and single-parent family members while parents work out
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OSF Healthcare (OSF OnCall, OSF Physical Therapists)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSF Healthcare partners with the YMCA to provide the King Care-A-Van mobile health screening in the YMCA parking lot (blood pressure, pulse ox, blood glucose, cholesterol), stroke wellness programming with OSF physical therapists collaborating with YMCA trainers, and an OSF Stroke Support Group meeting monthly at the Y. This partnership provides free health services to members and the community.
• ImpactLifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImpactLife conducts community blood drives at the Ottawa YMCA facility. Blood donations help treat cancer patients, trauma victims, and those undergoing major surgeries.
• YMCA-USAcoreOthersThe Ottawa YMCA is part of the YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) network, utilizing their program frameworks (Diabetes Prevention Program, LIVESTRONG, Rock Steady Boxing, EnhanceFitness), operational guidelines, and national membership portability. Programs follow Y-USA standards and guidelines for financial assistance based on USA Poverty Guidelines.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Anytime Fitness: National low-cost 24/7 fitness franchise operating in small markets nationwide — competes for the same household fitness wallet share as a community YMCA, but without the childcare, aquatics, or youth-development programming.
• Planet Fitness: National low-cost fitness franchise targeting value-conscious consumers — competes primarily for the adult fitness member, not the youth/swim/childcare segments, but pressures the Y's basic adult tier pricing.
• Snap Fitness: 24/7 compact fitness franchise typically located in smaller communities similar to Ottawa — competes directly for adult fitness memberships with a simpler, lower-overhead model than a multi-pool YMCA facility.
• LA Fitness: Mid-tier national fitness chain with pools, group exercise, and family programming — partial overlap with the Y's adult wellness and aquatics offerings, though without the youth development or community-service orientation.

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing youth development, after-school programming, and community recreation — directly comparable to YMCA of Ottawa's nonprofit community recreation mission, member/segment mix, and reliance on donations and dues.
• JCC Chicago: Jewish Community Center operating fitness facilities, aquatics, childcare, camps, and senior programming — a comparable community-center operating model delivering similar membership, swim, youth, and senior service lines.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago: Larger regional YMCA association in Illinois operating multiple branches with the same Y-USA program standards, aquatics, childcare, and membership tiers — same brand network and program frameworks, but at materially greater scale and geographic reach.

Others

• Chicago Park District: Municipal parks and recreation provider operating pools, fitness centers, sports leagues, and youth programming — a publicly funded alternative that competes indirectly with the Y in Illinois for family recreation participation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OttawaYMCA
• Facebookfacebook.com/OttawaYMCA
• Instagraminstagram.com/ymca_ottawa/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ymca-of-ottawa-illinois

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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