Keski-Suomen Yhteisöjen Tuki

What Keski-Suomen Yhteisöjen Tuki does

Keski-Suomen Yhteisöjen Tuki (KYT) is a Finnish non-profit operating in Central Finland through a dual-entity structure: KYT Osuuskunta (a cooperative founded in December 1999 that provides paid accounting and financial management services) and KYT ry (an association founded in April 2001 that delivers free NGO support services), both sharing a common board and CEO Tiina Sivonen. The organization serves registered associations and non-profits in the Keski-Suomi region, with a stated addressable market of 5,360 registered associations as of November 2023 and 70+ member organizations. Its core product lines include KYT-tilitoimisto (specialized accounting services for third-sector organizations with expertise in EU-funded ESR/EAKR projects and national funders such as STEA and ELY), KYT-järjestöpalvelut (free guidance, training, and network coordination for NGOs), Kansalaistoiminnankeskus Matara (a community center in Jyväskylä hosting ~30 tenant organizations), and PAIKKO® (a registered-trademark competency recognition system for the third sector with national positioning). The organization also manages the Central Finland section of Lähellä.fi and LähelläPro, national civic participation platforms.

KYT's technology stack is non-proprietary, relying on standard office productivity tools, accounting software, and web platforms; the company explicitly does not develop software products. Revenue is a hybrid of public grants (STEA, City of Jyväskylä, Keski-Suomen kehittämisrahasto), commercial accounting fees (KYT Osuuskunta's primary revenue stream), modest membership fees (€30/year per association), and donations. The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, reaching customers through NGO networks, municipal partnerships, newsletters, training events (Board Evening Schools, Tuumaustunnit reflection sessions), and the Matara physical hub rather than through traditional sales motions. The organization has been operating continuously for 25+ years, received the Social Enterprise Mark certification in 2017, and launched three new time-limited projects in 2024 (Voimamatka for long-term unemployed 55+ residents, Löydä Iloa Arkeen for 65+ wellbeing, and KATOLLA for children's civic participation).

Name

Keski-Suomen Yhteisöjen Tuki

Legal name

Keski-Suomen Yhteisöjen Tuki

Website

https://kyt.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Keski-Suomen Yhteisöjen Tuki (KYT) is a Finnish non-profit dual-entity (cooperative and association) serving registered associations and NGOs in Central Finland with paid accounting services, free organizational support, and community center operations anchored by the PAIKKO® competency recognition system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Jyväskylä

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Accounting and Financial Management Services: KYT Osuuskunta provides comprehensive accounting services to third sector organizations and businesses. Services include bookkeeping, budgeting, payroll, invoicing, grant applications, and financial reporting. Services are customized to client needs and priced according to service scope. This is the primary commercial revenue stream of the cooperative.
2. STEA Funding: KYT ry receives significant funding from STEA (Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön avustuskeskus), the Finnish funding body for health and social welfare organizations. This supports the operation of Kansalaistoiminnankeskus Matara and organizational services.
3. Municipal Funding (Jyväskylä): KYT ry receives funding from the City of Jyväskylä as one of its significant funders. This supports community center operations and NGO support services.
4. Membership Fees: KYT ry annual membership fee is 30€ per member organization. KYT Osuuskunta membership requires a 200€ share purchase and 50€ joining fee.
5. Donations and Fundraising: KYT ry operates charitable fundraising (permit RA/2022/1298) to support civic participation and community activities. Donations support Matara operations, event organization, and development projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Keski-Suomen Yhteisöjen Tuki (KYT) operates a dual-entity structure: KYT Osuuskunta, a cooperative providing bookkeeping, payroll, invoicing, grant accounting, and financial reporting services tailored for third-sector organizations; and KYT ry, an association offering free NGO guidance, counseling, training, networking, and advocacy representation for associations across Central Finland. The organization also runs Kansalaistoiminnankeskus Matara community center and the PAIKKO® national competence recognition system.

Product overview

Keski-Suomen Yhteisöjen Tuki (KYT) is a dual-organization NGO support entity consisting of KYT Osuuskunta (accounting cooperative founded 1999) and KYT ry (association founded 2001). The organization provides an integrated portfolio of services including: KYT-tilitoimisto (financial accounting services for third sector), KYT-järjestöpalvelut (NGO support services with guidance/training), Kansalaistoiminnankeskus Matara (community center), PAIKKO® (national competence recognition system), Lähellä.fi/LähelläPro (online platforms for civic activities), and multiple development projects (Löydä Iloa Arkeen, Voimamatka, KATOLLA). The ecosystem is unified by its mission to strengthen civil society and social sustainability in Central Finland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PAIKKO®: National competence recognition system providing Own Learning Environments service, Learning Environment Reports database, PAIKKO competence certificate tool, and comprehensive training. It is a registered trademark of Keski-Suomen Yhteisöjen Tuki.
• Matara (Kansalaistoiminnankeskus Matara)

Products and services

• KYT-tilitoimisto (KYT Accounting) A cooperative accounting firm providing comprehensive financial management services for third-sector organizations and associations, with specialized expertise in EU projects (ESR, EAKR) and national funders (STEA, ELY).
• KYT-järjestöpalvelut (KYT NGO Services)
• Kansalaistoiminnankeskus Matara
• PAIKKO® Competence Recognition System
• Lähellä.fi
• LähelläPro
• Löydä Iloa Arkeen STEA-funded three-year project supporting wellbeing and participation of Jyväskylä residents aged 65+ through group activities and individual conversations.
• Voimamatka A project supporting Jyväskylä residents aged 55+ who have been unemployed for over a year, offering 12-week programs with forest trips, horse-assisted activities, and leisure orientation.
• Keski-Suomen järjestöyhteistyön tutka
• OLKA-toiminta

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,360 registered associations supported in Central Finland as of 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Paremmin yhdessä ryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partner organization with whom KYT ry published a joint statement regarding the 'Jyväskylän Malli' (Jyväskylä Model). Both organizations advocated for NGO inclusion in municipal cooperation structures.
• Maakuntien verkostojärjestöjen neuvottelukunta (Regional Network Organizations' Negotiation Committee)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024KYT actively participates in this national negotiation committee which promotes mutual cooperation between regional organizations and dialogue with national actors. The committee engages in joint advocacy work for civil society.
• Leader Viisari ryminorOthersNorthern Central Finland Leader organization providing funding guidance and application support for rural NGO development projects.
• Leader JyväsRiihi ryminorOthersJyväskylä region Leader organization for rural development funding applications from local associations.
• OLKA (Koordinoidun järjestö- ja vapaaehtoistoiminnan malli)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOLKA is a coordinated NGO and volunteer activity model operating in Nova Hospital and Matara. KYT hosts the OLKA point in Matara where organizations can hold themed days and information sessions. The model is national.
• Lähellä-verkosto (Lähellä network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKYT participates in the Lähellä network which operates the Lähellä.fi and LähelläPro online services. KYT manages the Central Finland section of LähelläPro and coordinates the Lähellä.fi service for the region.
• Jyväskylän kestävä kehitys, JAPA ryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJAPA ry collaborates with Matara on the Lastipyörälainamo (cargo bike lending) program. The program allows citizens to borrow electric cargo bikes from Matara's lobby.
• Lähellä.fi ServicecoreOthersNational and regional online service compiling NGO support, activities, and events in one place. KYT ry's KYT-järjestöpalvelut manages the Central Finland section of the LähelläPro service.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• SOSTE Suomen sosiaali ja terveys ry: National umbrella organization for Finnish social and health NGOs; it represents, advocates, and coordinates member associations across the country. KYT operates as a regional affiliate of this broader national ecosystem.
• Ehkäisevä päihdetyö EHYT ry: National STEA-funded NGO coordinating preventive health and substance abuse work through a national network of regional actors — structurally similar to KYT in terms of STEA dependence, member association model, and public-health project pipeline.

Direct peers

• OK-opintokeskus: Federation of civic education centers providing training, courses, and competence development for NGOs and associations — directly comparable to KYT's PAIKKO® system, Board Evening Schools, and training programs.
• Kansalaisareena: National civic participation network in Finland that convenes civil society actors, supports NGO coordination, and runs national civic engagement programming — directly comparable to KYT-järjestöpalvelut's role at the regional level.
• Allianssi ry: National cooperation body for Finnish youth NGOs, providing member services, training, advocacy, and project coordination — comparable to KYT in its role as a network coordinator for a specific NGO segment (youth in Allianssi's case, general third sector for KYT).
• Suomen Setlementtiliitto: National federation of settlement movement associations in Finland, operating community centers and adult education programs — closely comparable to KYT's Matara community center model and member organization structure (Jyväskylän Setlementti is itself a KYT member).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC0u36R5kpqWY6edLoyMCQxw
• Facebookfacebook.com/keskisuomenyhteisojentuki
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/keski-suomen-yhteisojen-tuki
• Instagraminstagram.com/kytjarjestopalvelut

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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