Ridgewood YMCA

What Ridgewood YMCA does

Ridgewood YMCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1902 and headquartered at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood, New Jersey (FEIN 22-1508752). It operates fitness facilities, youth and family programs, summer and seasonal camps, and community services for residents of Northern New Jersey, with 74 employees supporting both the main facility and a satellite camp (Camp Bernie) in Northern New Jersey.

The organization generates revenue through a diversified mix of membership fees, program fees, donations, facility rentals, and special-event fundraisers such as a Parkinson's Walk and a Golf Fundraiser. It serves multiple customer segments — youth and families, adults and seniors, and individuals with special needs — through a direct-to-consumer go-to-market approach. Marketing is conducted via the organization's website, Instagram and Facebook presence, email newsletter, community events, and local partnerships; pricing is not publicly disclosed. No proprietary technology platform, mobile application, or API is documented in the available data.

Business operations span a single headquarters and one satellite camp, with no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, leadership changes, or formal expansion initiatives beyond seasonal programming and special-event fundraising. The organization has been in continuous operation for over 120 years and functions as a community-anchored nonprofit rather than a technology-enabled services business.

Name

Ridgewood YMCA

Legal name

Ridgewood YMCA

Website

https://ridgewoodymca.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ridgewood YMCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1902 in Ridgewood, New Jersey, operating fitness facilities, youth and family programs, camps (including Camp Bernie), and community services for Northern New Jersey residents across multiple age and need-based segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Recreation and Youth Development Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI), Youth Leadership, Civic Education & Service-Learning Nonprofits (BPAGADAI)

Keywords

• Community recreation programs
• Youth development services
• Aquatics education
• Nonprofit fitness membership
• Social responsibility programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ridgewood

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Recurring membership fees for individuals and families providing access to fitness facilities, programs, and services. Membership plans require minimum commitment periods (e.g., 3-month minimum for certain promotions).
2. Program Fees: Fees for specific programs including swim lessons, fitness classes, preschool, camps, and childcare services.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations as a 501(C)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. Donations support financial assistance and community programs.
4. Facility Rentals: Rental fees for facility usage including birthday parties and other private events.
5. Special Event Fundraisers: Revenue from special events such as the Annual Golf Fundraiser and Parkinson's Walk.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ridgewood YMCA is a community-based nonprofit organization providing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility programs through fitness facilities, aquatics, preschool education, summer camps, and adaptive/chronic disease support services. It sells memberships, program participation, camp experiences, and facility rentals, and is sustained by charitable giving and grants.

Product overview

The Ridgewood YMCA is a nonprofit community organization that operates as a single, unified community center offering a broad portfolio of programs and services organized around three core pillars: Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. The organization provides fitness facilities (fitness center, gymnasium, aquatic center, cycling studio), educational programs (preschool, summer camp at Camp Bernie), diverse group exercise classes (strength training, yoga, Pilates, barre, dance fitness, boxing, martial arts, aquatics), specialized programs for autism and adaptive needs, chronic disease support, community volunteer opportunities, and membership services with financial assistance. These programs and services work together to serve youth, adults, and families in Northern New Jersey, providing a comprehensive community resource for wellness, education, and social connection since 1902.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• YMCA Membership Household and individual memberships granting access to the Ridgewood YMCA facility, including fitness center use, group exercise classes, aquatics, and member benefits. For local residents and families in northern New Jersey.
• Youth Development Programs Programs for children and teens focusing on social, emotional, and educational development, including after-school and enrichment activities. For local youth and their families.
• Healthy Living Programs Fitness, wellness, and chronic disease support programs (such as diabetes prevention and related chronic disease initiatives) for adults and older adults in the community.
• Aquatics Programs Swimming lessons, swim team, lap swim, and water-based fitness for children and adults of all skill levels.
• Preschool Program Licensed preschool education for young children, providing a structured early-learning environment. For local families with preschool-age children.
• Camp Bernie Satellite residential and day camp experience operated by the YMCA, offering outdoor environmental and group activities for children and youth.
• Summer Day Camps Seasonal day camps for children during school break, offering recreational, sports, and enrichment activities. For local families.
• Adaptive/Autism Programs Specialized adaptive programs serving individuals with autism and related developmental differences, providing supportive recreation and social engagement opportunities. For children, teens, and adults with autism and their families.
• Chronic Disease Support Programs Evidence-based support programs for individuals managing chronic conditions, providing supervised exercise, education, and peer support.
• Facility Rentals Rental of YMCA spaces (e.g., gymnasium, pool, meeting rooms) for community groups, sports teams, and private events to generate facility-based revenue.
• Social Responsibility Programs Community service, volunteer engagement, and social responsibility programming that addresses local needs such as food insecurity and inclusion initiatives.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Camp BerniecoreOthersCamp Bernie is an overnight and day camp program operated by the Ridgewood YMCA, serving youth and families in the Northern New Jersey community. It operates as a satellite program under the YMCA's youth development and social responsibility mission.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Planet Fitness: National low-cost fitness chain capturing price-sensitive adult members who might otherwise join a community YMCA. Differentiates on price point rather than program breadth, but represents a substitution risk for adult-only members.
• Life Time Fitness: Premium national fitness club operator offering group classes, aquatics, childcare, and family programming. Competes for the same affluent family demographic with a higher-amenity, for-profit value proposition.

Direct peers

• 92nd Street Y (92Y): Historic community Y offering membership, fitness, early childhood education, camps, and cultural programming. Comparable multi-generational nonprofit community recreation model, though at a larger scale and in NYC.
• JCC of Northern New Jersey: Jewish Community Center in Northern NJ providing membership fitness, aquatics, preschool, summer camp, and senior programming. Operates on the same nonprofit community-center model targeting overlapping suburban families.
• Summit Area YMCA: Nearby New Jersey YMCA chapter operating the same membership fitness + youth development + camp model in a comparable affluent suburban market. Directly comparable operating structure, programming mix, and member demographics.
• Madison Area YMCA: Northern New Jersey YMCA chapter with a similar community recreation center footprint, membership-driven model, preschool, and youth programs. Comparable scale, service breadth, and target demographic.
• Greater Bergen County YMCA: Adjacent NJ YMCA association offering membership fitness, aquatics, childcare, and youth development across multiple branches. Direct competitor for members in the same Northern NJ catchment.

Others

• YMCA of the USA: National federation and brand steward for independent YMCA associations. Not a competitor but the parent brand and resource network that supports Ridgewood YMCA's licensing, program standards, and shared identity.

Emerging players

• Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic: Youth development nonprofit offering afterschool programming, sports, and summer camps in the same Northern NJ region. Overlaps with Ridgewood YMCA's youth and family mission but lacks the full adult fitness center.
• ESF (Education, Sports, Fun) Summer Camps: Regional multi-site summer camp operator in the NJ/PA area competing directly with Camp Bernie for youth camper enrollment and seasonal revenue. Comparable day and specialty camp programming for the same demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RidgewoodYMCA
• Instagraminstagram.com/ridgewoodymca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ridgewood-ymca

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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