What Lake County YMCA does

Lake County YMCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization founded December 29, 1866, headquartered at 933 Mentor Avenue in Painesville, Ohio, and operating exclusively within Lake County, Ohio. The organization delivers community-based youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility programs through three primary branches (Central Painesville, East End Madison, West End Willoughby) plus two outdoor facilities (Outdoor Family Center on 177 acres in Perry, and Houston Fisher Pool in Eastlake). It engages approximately one in every five households in Lake County, with a stated mission of putting Christian principles into practice to build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all, regardless of religion, race, income, gender, or age.

The product portfolio spans fitness programming (group exercise, water fitness, personal training tiers, 24-hour key fob access, and the YMCA360 on-demand video platform distributed via mobile, web, Apple TV, and Roku), specialized clinical/therapeutic offerings (Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson's), youth development (swim lessons, competitive swim teams, youth sports leagues, dance programs, Arthur Holden Leadership Institute, lifeguard training), and licensed child care (preschool and school-age care at all three branches, before/after school care at nine elementary sites across Willoughby-Eastlake and Painesville school districts, free Child Watch for members, School Day Off care, and summer Day Camp). The technology layer is conventional: Daxko-powered registration, the YMCA360 video platform, and a member-facing mobile app integrating with Apple Health, Fitbit, and MyFitnessPal for fitness data synchronization. The organization holds Praesidium Accreditation in child abuse prevention and STAR-rated licensing from the Ohio Department of Children and Youth for its child care programs.

The business model combines recurring subscription revenue (membership fees, program/class subscriptions), transactional revenue (personal training sessions, day passes, facility and pavilion rentals, swim team and camp fees, merchandise through the YMCA Store), and charitable funding (individual donations, United Way of Lake County grants, and signature fundraising events including the annual Dream House raffle, Gala, and Turkey Day 5K). Membership pricing is subject to 7.25% Ohio sales tax and includes a financial assistance program ensuring accessibility regardless of ability to pay. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, employs approximately 96 people, and operates as part of the broader national YMCA movement while remaining an independent local 501(c)(3) entity.

Name

Lake County YMCA

Legal name

Lake County YMCA

Website

https://lakecountyymca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1866

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lake County YMCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating five facilities across Lake County, Ohio, delivering fitness, licensed child care, youth sports, and aquatics programs to roughly one in five county households through memberships, program fees, and charitable funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Fitness and Recreation

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aquatic Centers & Swimming Facilities (MPAKAEAF), Aquatic Family Entertainment Centers (Splash Pads, Aquatic Playgrounds, Swim Parks) (THAJAEAL)

Keywords

• Community fitness services
• Youth development programs
• Licensed child care
• Swim lessons and teams
• Nonprofit recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Painesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Monthly and annual membership fees for access to fitness facilities, pools, and program discounts at all three branches
2. Program and Class Fees: Fees for child care, day camp, swim lessons, sports programs, dance classes, personal training, and specialty programs like Rock Steady Boxing
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded through individual contributions and United Way of Lake County to provide financial assistance and maintain accessibility
4. Facility Rentals and Day Passes: Revenue from outdoor pool, pavilion rentals, and day passes for non-members at Houston Fisher Pool and Outdoor Family Center
5. YMCA360 Virtual Platform: Digital content platform included with membership offering on-demand workouts, livestreaming, and fitness tracking through mobile app and smart TV apps

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lake County YMCA operates three indoor fitness branches and two outdoor facilities in Lake County, Ohio, selling memberships that grant access to pools, gyms, group exercise classes, child care, youth sports, swim lessons, and day camps. It also generates revenue from program and class fees, facility rentals and day passes, YMCA360 virtual content, and charitable donations and sponsorships. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Y reinvests proceeds into financial assistance, child abuse prevention (Praesidium Accreditation), and community programs.

Product overview

Lake County YMCA operates as a multi-branch community wellness organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of health, fitness, childcare, and recreational programs across three primary locations (Central Painesville, East End Madison, and West End Willoughby) plus two outdoor facilities. The core offerings center on fitness programming including Group Exercise classes, Personal Training, and the digital YMCA360 on-demand video platform accessible via mobile app and smart TV. Youth development programs encompass swim lessons and competitive swim teams, youth sports leagues, dance instruction, and the Arthur Holden Leadership Institute. Childcare services include licensed preschool and school-age care at all branches plus seasonal Day Camp. Additional facilities include Houston Fisher Pool, Outdoor Family Center with 177 acres of trails, and 24-hour fitness access. The YMCA Store provides branded merchandise while community events like Dream House, Gala, and Turkey Day 5K support fundraising efforts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• YMCA360: On-demand video platform offering group exercise classes, youth sports training, and wellbeing classes. Available through mobile app, website, and smart TV streaming.

Products and services

• Lake County YMCA Membership
• Rock Steady Boxing
• Personal Training
• Group Exercise Classes
• YMCA360 Virtual Platform
• Swim Lessons
• West End Wildcats Swim Team
• East End Otters Swim Team
• Synchronized Swim Team
• Dance Program
• Youth Sports Leagues
• Y Winners Youth Basketball
• Preschool Sports
• Lifeguard Training Certification
• Water Fitness
• Health & Wellness Services
• Child Care Central (Painesville)
• Child Care East End (Madison)
• Child Care West End (Willoughby)
• Child Watch
• School Day Off Care
• Day Camp
• Houston Fisher Pool
• Outdoor Family Center
• 24-Hour Access
• YMCA Store

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PraesidiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with nationally recognized leader in abuse prevention and risk management. Provides evidence-based training and resources for staff, volunteers, and members. Praesidium Accreditation demonstrates commitment to highest safety standards.
• Willoughby-Eastlake School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for before/after school child care at multiple elementary schools. West End YMCA shares campus with Willoughby High School, Willoughby Middle School, and Willoughby Senior Center.
• Painesville School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for school-age child care programs at Chestnut, Elm, and Maple Elementary schools. Students from Elm are bused to Maple for after school care.
• Five Days of ActionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational week-long campaign (April 21-25, 2025) raising awareness and inspiring adults to protect children from sexual abuse. Emphasizes Know. See. Respond. framework.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Gold's Gym: Established national fitness chain with traditional gym, group exercise, and personal training. Competes for adult fitness memberships in suburban Ohio markets served by Lake County YMCA.
• Life Time Fitness: Large for-profit operator of multi-program fitness resorts with pools, child care, youth programming, and group exercise. Comparable product breadth, but a for-profit, premium-priced competitor.
• Planet Fitness: Low-cost national fitness chain competing for value-oriented adult fitness members. Differentiated by aggressive pricing ($10–$25/month) rather than programmatic breadth, but is a primary competitor for gym-only members.
• National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of the USA (YMCA of the USA): The national umbrella organization of which Lake County YMCA is an independent member. Operates shared platforms (YMCA360, Praesidium-aligned standards) and sets national programming norms across all local Ys.

Direct peers

• Jewish Community Center of Cleveland: Regional JCC operating multi-program fitness, child care, aquatics, and cultural programming for members and the broader community. Directly comparable nonprofit community-center business model in Northeast Ohio.
• Greater Cleveland YMCA: The neighboring Cleveland-area YMCA association serving Cuyahoga County with the same membership-based fitness, child care, swim, and youth programming model. Closest comparable in geography, structure, and product mix.
• Akron YMCA: Regional Ohio YMCA serving Summit County with similar multi-branch fitness, youth sports, swim, and child care offerings. Comparable size and operating structure to Lake County YMCA.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National nonprofit network offering youth development, after-school programs, and recreational activities on a membership/fee basis. Directly comparable mission and target families, though narrower in adult fitness offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles34 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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