YMCA of Springfield

What YMCA of Springfield does

YMCA of Springfield is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1874 and headquartered in Springfield, Illinois, operating two full-service branches (Downtown at 601 North 4th Street and Kerasotes at 4550 W Iles Avenue) plus Camp Wa-Kon-Tah on Lake Springfield. The organization delivers a broad portfolio of health, fitness, childcare, youth development, and aquatic programs — including 113 distinct programs spanning swim lessons, the SPY competitive swim team, youth and adult sports leagues, gymnastics, martial arts, summer camps, after-school care, personal training, lifeguard certification, and specialized programs for individuals with diverse abilities and health conditions (LiveSTRONG, Pedaling for Parkinson's, SNAP, Cardiac Rehab).

Operations are powered by the Daxko membership and program management platform, with the YMCA-Daxko mobile app (launched April 2025) replacing the prior Y Virtuagym app for member account management, class scheduling, and reservations. Program-specific platforms supplement operations: PlayerSpace for sports league communication, GoMotion for swim team management, Pinwheel for STRIDE registration, and BetterWorld for online donations and fundraising events. The organization has 91 employees and an active volunteer base of 1,506 individuals contributing 17,079 hours annually.

YMCA of Springfield generates revenue through a mix of monthly membership dues, program fees (swim lessons, camps, sports leagues, personal training, after-school care), facility rentals, corporate and specialty memberships, and charitable donations. Financial assistance is provided through the Strong Kids Fund, which raised over $550,000 in 2024, plus a sliding-scale scholarship program. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors (chaired by Greg Matthews) and a Board of Trustees (chaired by Bob Barker), with no parent company but with a national affiliation to YMCA of the USA for membership reciprocity.

Name

YMCA of Springfield

Legal name

YMCA of Springfield

Website

https://springfieldymca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1874

Operating status

Operating

Short description

YMCA of Springfield is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating two full-service branches and Camp Wa-Kon-Tah, delivering 113 health, fitness, childcare, aquatics, and youth development programs across Springfield, Illinois, funded by memberships, program fees, and charitable donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Fitness and Recreation Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Child Care Services (6244), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAJ

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYEDALAIAE

Group Fitness, Personal Training & Wellness Coaching

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Athletics, Recreation & Fitness

SECONDARYMPAKAJAA

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

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Camps, Academies & Training Centers

SECONDARYEDAMALAA

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Summer & Holiday Enrichment Camps (Multi-Activity, Academic)

Keywords

• Community fitness centers
• Childcare services
• Youth sports programs
• Swim lessons aquatics
• Nonprofit wellness

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

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: Monthly recurring membership fees that fund the Y's operations, facilities, and programs. Family memberships include free Child Watch childcare while working out.
2. Program Fees: Fees for youth sports, swim lessons, summer camps, after school programs, personal training, and specialty camps. Financial assistance available through Strong Kids Fund for underserved youth.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Donations to the Strong Kids Fund help provide YMCA experiences for underserved, at-risk youth and those with diverse abilities. The organization raised over $550,000 last year to support programs and scholarships.
4. Facility Rentals and Party Bookings: Revenue from renting gymnasiums, pools, and party spaces at both branches for birthdays, weddings, meetings, and swim parties.
5. Corporate and Specialty Memberships: Corporate wellness memberships offered to businesses at special rates. Also includes insurance-based senior gym programs and military outreach memberships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

YMCA of Springfield operates two community fitness facilities delivering childcare (Child Watch, After School Matters, Summer Camp, School Days Out), group fitness and personal training, swim lessons and lifeguard certification, youth and adult sports leagues, gymnastics, martial arts, adaptive programs for diverse abilities, and specialized therapeutic wellness programs. Services are funded through membership dues, program fees, facility rentals, and charitable donations to the Strong Kids Fund, with Daxko as the operational platform.

Product overview

YMCA of Springfield operates as a community nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of health, fitness, childcare, and youth development programs through two facilities (Downtown YMCA and Kerasotes YMCA). The core offerings include childcare services (Child Watch, After School Matters, Summer Camp, School Days Out), fitness programs (Y Your Way group fitness classes, Personal Training, TRX, Self-Care classes), aquatic programs (swim lessons, SPY Swim Team, Lifeguard Training, SNAP adaptive swimming), youth and adult sports leagues (soccer, basketball, baseball, tennis, gymnastics, martial arts, volleyball, pickleball, racquetball, badminton), inclusive programs for diverse abilities (Saturday Strikers bowling, adaptive gymnastics), specialized wellness (Y Move Forward with LiveSTRONG, Pedaling for Parkinson's), and community events/fundraising (Gala, Golf for Kids, Y Ninja). The organization provides financial assistance through the Strong Kids Fund and offers specialty memberships including corporate, military, and insurance-based options. Operations are powered by the Daxko platform for member management and program registration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Child Watch Free drop-in childcare for children ages 8 weeks to 9 years available to family membership holders while parents work out at Downtown and Kerasotes branches, capped at two hours per family per day.

Quantifiable outcome

• $550,000 raised last year to support children and families
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Friendly AutomotiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFriendly Automotive sponsors the Friendly Fields Soccer Complex and outdoor soccer league at the YMCA. This sponsorship supports youth soccer programs and helps maintain facilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the USA: National federation that the YMCA of Springfield is affiliated with for nationwide membership privileges. While not a direct competitor, it is the parent brand/operating umbrella that defines standards, programs, and the federated structure under which Springfield operates.
• Planet Fitness: Leading low-cost commercial fitness chain with broad geographic footprint. Competes for YMCA's price-sensitive adult members seeking basic fitness access, though lacks the Y's youth development, childcare, and nonprofit mission offerings.
• Life Time Fitness: Premium fitness operator with extensive programming including group fitness, youth programs, swimming, and family amenities. Competes for higher-income YMCA family members seeking more upscale facility experiences and broader class offerings.
• Gold's Gym: Established commercial fitness chain offering memberships, group classes, personal training, and youth programs. Competes primarily for adult fitness members in the same price-tier as YMCA's fitness offerings.
• Anytime Fitness: 24/7 franchised fitness chain with thousands of locations. Competes for convenience-oriented adult members seeking flexible access without the Y's community programming or family/youth focus.

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National nonprofit youth development organization with similar mission focus on childcare, youth sports, and character development for underserved youth. Directly comparable as a community-based nonprofit serving children and families through membership and program fees plus donations.
• JCC Association of North America: Federated network of Jewish Community Centers offering similar full-service facilities with fitness, aquatics, youth programs, camps, and cultural programming. Closely comparable operating model combining membership dues, programs, and fundraising within a community center nonprofit structure.

Regional players

• Springfield Park District: Local municipal parks and recreation provider serving Springfield, IL with pools, sports leagues, fitness programming, and community events. Direct local competitor for resident recreation dollars and family programming, particularly for youth sports and summer activities.

Others

• LA Fitness:
• Salvation Army: National faith-based nonprofit providing community programming including youth services, recreation, and family support. Comparable as a nonprofit community-services organization competing for charitable donations and providing overlapping youth and family services in many U.S. markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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