Putnam County YMCA

What Putnam County YMCA does

Putnam County YMCA is a nonprofit charitable organization operating two community fitness and wellness facilities in Putnam County, Ohio — a headquarters at 101 Putnam Pkwy, Ottawa and a branch at 104 South High St, Columbus Grove. The organization is a local branch of YMCA of Northwest Ohio and an affiliate of YMCA of the USA, providing access to a national reciprocal membership network of more than 10,000 locations. Core service lines include all-inclusive membership (tiered from Youth at $23.32/month to Family at $67.44/month) granting access to a 24/7 fitness center with key fob entry, a heated indoor pool, gymnasium, sauna, whirlpool, group fitness classes, and free child watch; specialized programming in aquatics (swim lessons levels 1-6, water aerobics, swim team, arthritis aquatics); group fitness (Yoga, Spin, Zumba, Pilates, H.I.I.T., Rock Steady Boxing, Enhanced Fitness); Red Cross certification courses (lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, AED); youth programs (state-licensed after-school care, summer camp, youth basketball/volleyball/baseball leagues); personal training; and facility rentals.

The underlying technology stack is built on the Daxko operations platform for membership management, online registration, program enrollment, and donation processing, supplemented by a branded Putnam County YMCA Mobile App (powered by Daxko) providing class schedules, activity tracking, body metrics monitoring, a 2000+ exercise library with 3D demonstrations, preset and custom workouts, and badge achievements. An electronic Child Watch check-in/check-out system with photo ID and automatic door locks was deployed to enhance child safety. Operations are led by Executive Director Aaron Baumgartner and Operations Director Nicole Black, with a 29-employee team across facility, childcare, and youth coordination roles.

The business model combines subscription-style recurring membership dues with transaction-based program fees, day passes, personal training, and facility rentals, supplemented by an annual charitable fundraising campaign and donor contributions. Customer segments span families with children (primary), adults seeking fitness, seniors 62+, youth 5-18, and military families eligible for free membership through the Armed Services YMCA/Department of Defense Military Outreach Initiative. Marketing relies on the company's website (putnamymca.org), Facebook presence, the custom mobile app, school partnerships for youth programs, and word-of-mouth referrals.

Name

Putnam County YMCA

Legal name

Putnam County YMCA

Website

https://putnamymca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Putnam County YMCA is a nonprofit community fitness and wellness organization operating two facilities in Putnam County, Ohio as a branch of YMCA of Northwest Ohio, offering membership-based access to fitness, aquatics, youth programs, childcare, and Red Cross certification to local families, adults, seniors, and youth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Fitness and Recreation

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Fitness, Personal Training & Wellness Coaching (EDALAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Senior/Low-Impact Group Fitness (HSADABAI)

Keywords

• Community fitness center
• Youth development programs
• Aquatics swim lessons
• Before after school care
• Community recreation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual and monthly recurring membership fees from individuals and families. Payment options include annual (cash, check, debit, credit) or monthly automatic withdrawal. No sign-up fees or cancellation fees.
2. Day Passes: Non-members can purchase day passes for facility access: Youth $5, Adult $10, Senior $5, Family $20
3. Program Fees: Revenue from youth programs including swim lessons, sports leagues, summer camp, before/after school care, and Red Cross certification classes
4. Personal Training: One-on-one and package personal training sessions for members and non-members
5. Facility Rentals: Rental income from pool, gymnasium, and program center rentals for private events, parties, and group bookings
6. Donations and Annual Campaign: Charitable donations from donors supporting the YMCA's community mission through annual fundraising campaigns

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Putnam County YMCA operates a community-based fitness and recreation center in Putnam County, Ohio, selling membership-based access to a fitness center, heated indoor pool, gymnasium, sauna, group exercise classes, and supervised child watch. Its bundle also includes fee-based youth development programs (after-school care, summer camp, youth sports leagues), American Red Cross certification courses, personal training, and private facility rentals, supported by charitable donations and volunteer programs aligned with its Christian-principles mission.

Product overview

Putnam County YMCA operates as a community fitness and wellness center offering a unified membership model that bundles access to multiple facilities and programs. The core offering is the all-inclusive YMCA Membership, which provides access to the 24/7 fitness center, heated indoor pool, gymnasium, group fitness classes, and child watch services. Supporting the membership are specialized program modules including Aquatics Programs (swim lessons, water aerobics, swim team), Fitness Classes (yoga, spin, cardio, Enhance Fitness), Personal Training, Red Cross Health and Safety Classes (lifeguard/CPR certification), Youth Programs (after-school care, summer camp, youth sports), and Child Watch childcare services. The organization also offers Facility Rentals for private events. A companion mobile app (powered by Daxko) provides members with class schedules, workout tracking, and exercise demonstrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• YMCA Membership Program Recurring membership subscription that grants individuals and families access to the YMCA's fitness facility, heated pool, group classes, and child watch services, available in tiered age- and family-based plans.
• Aquatics Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 12 visits per calendar year allowed for A.W.A.Y. reciprocal program visitors
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YMCA of the USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational YMCA affiliation providing brand recognition, shared standards, reciprocal membership network of 10,000+ locations, and access to national programs and resources
• YMCA of Northwest OhiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional YMCA association providing oversight, shared programming resources, and community connection to Northwest Ohio YMCA locations
• Armed Services YMCA / Department of DefenseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary Outreach Initiative Program offering free membership to deployed military families in the community
• St. Rita's Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParkinson's support group program held at the YMCA, led by St. Rita's Medical Center staff, meeting Wednesdays 1:00-2:00pm May through Thanksgiving
• American Red CrossminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAuthorized training provider for Red Cross lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, and AED certification courses
• DaxkocoreTechnology or IntegrationOperations platform provider for online membership management, program registration, and donation processing

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Planet Fitness: National low-cost fitness chain offering 24/7 gym access at significantly lower price points (~$10-15/month). Competes directly for budget-conscious fitness members, particularly relevant given Putnam County's 24/7 key fob offering and modest rural-market pricing pressure.
• Gold's Gym: Established national fitness chain offering similar amenities (group fitness, personal training, youth programs) but as a for-profit model, providing a comparison point for membership pricing structure and program-level economics.
• YMCA of Central Ohio: Larger Ohio YMCA association serving the Columbus metro area with multiple branches. Operates the same YMCA membership model and reciprocal network that Putnam County benefits from, but at significantly greater scale and with broader corporate/community partnerships.
• Anytime Fitness: 24/7 fitness franchise with locations across small and mid-sized US markets. Direct competitor for non-member day passes and basic gym access, particularly relevant given Putnam County's 24/7 access capability and rural market positioning.

Direct peers

• Defiance Area YMCA: YMCA branch in Defiance, Ohio, also affiliated with YMCA of Northwest Ohio. Similar small-market community YMCA structure with comparable program offerings, pricing tiers, and reciprocal network benefits, providing a close operational benchmark.
• Findlay Family YMCA: Another YMCA branch in Northwest Ohio offering the standard mix of fitness, aquatics, youth programs, and childcare under the same national YMCA umbrella. Comparable in operational structure and scale, serving a similar mid-sized Ohio community with overlapping member demographics.
• Lima Family YMCA: Family YMCA branch in Lima, Ohio, also part of the YMCA of Northwest Ohio association. Operates the same membership model, program mix (fitness, aquatics, youth, childcare), and brand, serving as the most direct comparable for Putnam County YMCA's structure, pricing tiers, and revenue streams in a similar Ohio small-city market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/putnamcountyymca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/putnam-county-ymca

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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