Jewish Community Center of Youngstown

What Jewish Community Center of Youngstown does

The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization (EIN 34-0714442) founded in 1954 and operating as an agency of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation in Youngstown, Ohio. It functions as a multi-service community hub serving the broader Youngstown region across age groups and household types. The center delivers a diversified programming portfolio spanning an Early Learning Center (ELC) for childcare, a fitness center, aquatics, Camp JCC (summer camp), visual and cultural arts, sports and recreation, and corporate wellness services. Its ELC holds a Gold Step Up To Quality Award, the highest tier of Ohio's early-childhood quality rating system.

The organization runs on a hybrid revenue model combining membership dues, program and class fees, ELC tuition, camp registration, and corporate wellness contracts, supplemented by federation support and donations. Its technology stack is centered on Club Automation club-management software, which powers member registration, scheduling, billing, and a companion mobile application for member access. The center employs between 101 and 250 staff.

The JCC is executing incremental capacity expansion, including a planned 2026 opening of a new ELC classroom dedicated to the 16-22 month-old age band, and is diversifying its programming mix through corporate wellness and digital engagement channels. Operating under a single-site footprint, its growth is tied to local demographic trends and the federation's funding posture.

Name

Jewish Community Center of Youngstown

Legal name

Jewish Community Center of Youngstown

Website

https://jccyoungstown.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown is a non-profit 501(c)(3) community center in Youngstown, Ohio offering childcare, fitness, aquatics, summer camp, arts, sports, and corporate wellness programming to the regional community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Center Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Child Care Services (6244), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA), Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAD), Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB), Faith-Based Nursery & Playgroups (EDACACAK)

Keywords

• Community center services
• Early childhood education
• Fitness and wellness programs
• Aquatics and swim lessons
• Jewish cultural programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Youngstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual and monthly membership fees providing access to fitness facilities, programs, and member benefits including family membership with ELC tuition
2. Program Fees: Fees for Early Learning Center (childcare), summer camps (Camp JCC), aquatics lessons, personal training, fitness classes, and cultural arts programming
3. Facility Rentals: Revenue from renting facility spaces including pool, gym, and event spaces for birthday parties and specialty events
4. Corporate Wellness Programs: Corporate membership and wellness program partnerships offering employee health benefits
5. Donations and Grants: Charitable contributions from donors and foundations supporting ELC expansion and operations; 501(c)(3) nonprofit status

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown operates as a multi-service nonprofit community center delivering licensed early childhood education (Early Learning Center), fitness and aquatics programming (indoor pool, swim lessons, group exercise), summer day camp (Camp JCC), cultural arts and Jewish engagement programming (Paul and Yetta Gluck School of Visual Arts, Thomases Family Endowment Art Gallery, Shabbat services, PJ Library), youth and family services, corporate wellness packages, and facility rentals. Access is delivered through tiered individual and family memberships plus per-program fees under a 501(c)(3) nonprofit structure affiliated with the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation.

Product overview

The JCC of Youngstown operates as a multi-service community center offering a diverse portfolio of programs organized into distinct service areas. The core offerings include the Early Learning Center (ELC) providing licensed childcare and preschool for infants through prekindergarten, and comprehensive Fitness & Aquatics facilities featuring an indoor pool, fitness center, and sports courts. The organization runs seasonal Camp JCC for youth and maintains the Paul and Yetta Gluck School of Visual Arts offering art instruction for all ages. Cultural programming is anchored by the Thomases Family Endowment Art Gallery hosting rotating exhibitions. Additional services include youth and family programs (JCare, BBYO), Jewish engagement activities (Shabbat services, PJ Library, Jewish Journal), corporate wellness packages, and facility rentals. The portfolio operates on a membership model with tiered access to facilities and programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Early Learning Center (ELC): Early childhood education program offering infant, toddler, preschool, and PreK care for children ages six weeks through five years.
• Paul and Yetta Gluck School of Visual Arts
• Camp JCC
• Jewish Journal
• Thomases Family Endowment Art Gallery

Products and services

• Early Learning Center (ELC) Licensed childcare and early education program for infants through PreK (ages 6 weeks to 5 years), with low child-to-teacher ratios and a curriculum aligned to Ohio's Birth-K Early Learning Content Standards. Licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and recognized with the Gold Step Up To Quality Award; accepts publicly funded child care authorizations and includes family membership for five-day full-time enrollees.
• Fitness Center Member-access fitness facility offering group exercise classes (Group X), strength training equipment, cardio machines, Silver Sneakers senior fitness, personal training, massage therapy, and nutrition programming for adults and seniors.
• Aquatics Program Indoor pool programming including youth and adult swim lessons, group and private lessons, Aqua X aquatic fitness classes, swim team (Ducks), swim challenges, pool parties, Spring Stroke Clinic, SwimSafe 500, PALS+ private lessons, and Water Women programming.
• Camp JCC Seasonal summer day camp for children featuring age-appropriate activities, swim lessons, sports, arts, and Jewish cultural programming. Operates as a fee-based day camp with parent handbook and lunch menu.
• Paul and Yetta Gluck School of Visual Arts Visual arts education program offering classes in painting, drawing, mixed media, and craft-making for all ages, taught by professional instructors. Programs include Craft and Kvell and Support Through Expressive Arts.
• Thomases Family Endowment Art Gallery Gallery space hosting rotating exhibitions of local, regional, and national artists, with artist receptions and community art events, including the 2026 submission program.
• Sports and Recreation Organized sports leagues and programs for various age groups including soccer, pickleball, volleyball, tennis, basketball, and Catchball, held at the main campus and Logan Campus.
• Corporate Wellness Program B2B wellness offering sold to local employers that includes corporate memberships and health programs designed for employee fitness and wellbeing, plus team-building event options.
• Jewish Engagement Programs Cultural and religious programming including Shabbat services, holiday celebrations, PJ Library, the J. Newman Levy Speaker Series, Schwartz Judaic and Holocaust Resource Center, and the Jewish Film Series. Also hosts Yad Vashem exhibitions such as 'Auschwitz - A Place on Earth' and 'When Time Stood Still'.
• Youth and Family Programs After-school and family programming including JCare and J All Day, youth activities, BBYO, family events, and programming for children and adolescents.
• Facility Rentals Rental of JCC spaces including party rooms, gymnasium, pool, and outdoor areas for private events, birthday parties, and specialty parties available to members and non-members.
• Membership Program Tiered individual and family membership providing facility use, Logan Campus access, fitness center access, indoor pool privileges, member rates on programs and classes, and member-only events. 12-month contract with automatic monthly payments on the 15th.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gold Step Up To Quality Award recognition
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Youngstown Area Jewish FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe JCC of Youngstown is an agency of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation. The Federation provides organizational oversight, charitable giving infrastructure (EIN 34-0714442), and coordinates Jewish community initiatives including the Jewish Journal publication.
• Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning CountyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJewish Journal publication distributed to all branches of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County and Warren-Trumbull County Public Library
• Akiva AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated Jewish educational institution; priority enrollment consideration for Akiva families at ELC waitlist
• Fairhaven FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for 'A Celebration of Abilities' art exhibition featuring artwork by individuals with developmental disabilities from Trumbull County Board of DD and Fairhaven Foundation
• NAMI Mahoning ValleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for mental health awareness through expressive arts programming including 'Support Through Expressive Arts' workshops led by NAMI executive director and art exhibitions featuring therapeutic art created by NAMI participants
• Yad VashemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosting 'Auschwitz - A Place on Earth: The Auschwitz Album' and 'When Time Stood Still' Holocaust education exhibitions

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bright Horizons: Largest for-profit provider of employer-sponsored childcare and early education. Competes with JCC's ELC in the high-quality, accredited childcare segment with deeper capital and employer-channel relationships.
• 92nd Street Y (New York): Iconic Jewish community center offering cultural arts, education, fitness, and Jewish programming. Although much larger and NYC-based, it represents the same Jewish community center archetype with cultural content as a differentiator.
• Akron Area YMCA: Larger community organization in the broader northeast Ohio region offering fitness, childcare, camps, and arts. Comparable membership-based community service model but non-denominational.

Direct peers

• JCC of Greater Pittsburgh: Regional Jewish Community Center with similar programming portfolio including early childhood education, fitness, aquatics, camps, and cultural arts. Closest direct geographic and operational analog.
• JCC of Columbus: Ohio-based Jewish Community Center with ELC, fitness, aquatics, summer camps, and cultural programming. Direct peer operating the same multi-service Jewish community center model in Ohio.
• Youngstown YMCA: The local YMCA competes directly with the JCC for fitness memberships, youth sports, aquatics, and family programming in the same Youngstown market. Both operate membership-based community recreation facilities with similar revenue models.
• Mandel JCC (Cleveland): Larger Jewish Community Center in Cleveland offering parallel services: ELC, fitness, aquatics, camps, cultural arts, and Jewish programming. Direct analogous model of a Jewish community center in Ohio.

Emerging players

• Goldfish Swim School: Franchised swim instruction provider competing for the youth learn-to-swim market segment. Adjacent competitor to the JCC's Aquatics program in the for-profit swim school category.

Others

• Akiva Academy: Affiliated Jewish day school in Youngstown; partners with the JCC for priority ELC enrollment. Related Jewish education provider in the same community ecosystem rather than a direct competitor.

Regional players

• JCC of Greater Akron: Jewish Community Center serving the Akron/Kent region with comparable early childhood education, aquatics, fitness, and Jewish programming. Operates in adjacent northeast Ohio market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/JCCYoungstown
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jccyoungstown
• Instagraminstagram.com/jccyoungstown
• Xx.com/JCCYoungstown

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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