YMCA of York and York County

Name

YMCA of York and York County

Legal name

YMCA of York and York County

Website

https://yorkcoymca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Fitness and Wellness Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Community fitness services
• Youth development programs
• Aquatic facility access
• Childcare and summer camp
• Nonprofit wellness memberships

Headquarters

HQ city

York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Monthly or annual membership fees ranging from $25-$131/month depending on membership type (individual, household, senior, youth). Auto-drafted from bank account or credit card on 1st of month. Annual options available. Membership provides access to all 5 branches and YMCAs nationwide.
2. Program Fees: Fees for programs including swim lessons, youth sports, childcare, summer camp, personal training, and special programs. Members receive discounts on fee-based programs.
3. Outdoor Pool Memberships: Separate seasonal memberships for outdoor pools. Graham Aquatic Center: Family $180, Adult $115, Youth $95, Senior $110. Lampeter-Strasburg: Adult $215 member/$235 non-member, Family $270/$375, Senior Couple $230/$275. Leola: Individual Resident $160, Family Resident $305.
4. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations as 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Multiple giving vehicles: Community Champions (any amount), Roses Society (legacy/endowment gifts), George Williams Society ($10,000+ annually), direct cash/check donations, securities, real estate, fund distributions through York County Community Foundation and Lancaster County Community Foundation.
5. Tax Credit Program Participation: Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program for youth development and childcare. Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) for capital improvements and housing. Corporate partners contribute to these programs in exchange for tax credits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

YMCA of York and York County (now operating as YMCA of the Roses) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization that operates multiple fitness branches, aquatic centers, childcare facilities, and social services across York and Lancaster Counties in Pennsylvania. It sells recurring memberships providing access to fitness equipment, group exercise classes, pools, and youth programs, while delivering youth development, childcare, summer camp, disease prevention (e.g., LIVESTRONG), and community social services such as the New American Welcome Center, Men's Residence housing, and TechRev York workforce development.

Product overview

The YMCA of the Roses operates as a multi-facility community wellness organization with a portfolio of interconnected programs and services. The core offering is YMCA Memberships, which provide access to fitness facilities, pools, and group exercise classes across 9 branch locations. This membership platform is complemented by youth development programs (childcare, summer camp, youth sports, swim lessons), health and wellness services (personal training, group fitness classes, disease management programs like LIVESTRONG), and social responsibility initiatives (New American Welcome Center, Men's Residence housing, TechRev York workforce development, Southern Community Services, and YCDC community development). The organization also offers outdoor pool seasonal memberships, virtual wellness through Y Wellness 24/7, and financial assistance programs. All services are delivered through physical branch facilities in York and Lancaster Counties, Pennsylvania.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• YMCA Memberships Individual, household, senior, and youth monthly or annual membership plans providing access to fitness facilities, indoor and outdoor pools, group exercise classes, wellness orientations, child watch, and access to all YMCA branches in the association and to over 2,700 YMCAs nationwide.
• Child Development and Childcare
• Summer Camp
• Youth Swim Lessons
• Youth Sports Programs
• Group Exercise Classes
• LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
• Personal Training
• New American Welcome Center
• Men's Residence
• TechRev York
• Southern Community Services
• Outdoor Pool Memberships
• Y Wellness 24/7
• Corporate Memberships
• Youth Swim Team
• School Age Child Care
• Pre-K Counts
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Course

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 60,000+ people annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WellSpan HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresenting sponsor for LIVESTRONG Golf and Gala events. Supports Youth Sports programs, New American Welcome Center, and community health programs including LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, Alzheimer's Education Classes, and Diabetes Prevention. Active supporter of YMCA mission work in York and Lancaster Counties.
• Fulton BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial institution partner serving as YMCA's bank and major supporter. Makes contributions towards community development work, youth programs, special events, and large-scale capital projects. Presented Y Impact Experience event.
• Glatfelter Insurance GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerForce for philanthropy in York County supporting countless local causes. Staff serve on YMCA Board of Directors. Jeff Kile from Glatfelter Insurance Agency serves on Board.
• Hanover Auto TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the strongest supporters for free LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program for cancer survivors. Has recently stepped up to serve as volunteer leadership within the organization. Platinum sponsor for golf and gala.
• PrecorcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnered with YMCA of the Roses to address Healthy Living and Wellness needs of communities. Supports community health programs like LIVESTRONG at the YMCA. Gold sponsor for LIVESTRONG Golf and Gala.
• Truist (formerly BB&T)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud partner of YMCA of the Roses' New American Welcome Center. Actively works to promote diversity and equity through internal and external initiatives.
• United Way of York CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHas adapted over years and collaborates with other public and private organizations to engage community in addressing complex issues facing working households in York County. Bronze sponsor for LIVESTRONG Golf and Gala.
• RKLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional services firm supporting YMCA of the Roses through contributions throughout the year including event sponsorships and donations towards major projects. Silver sponsor for LIVESTRONG Golf and Gala.
• Murphy & Dittenhafer ArchitectscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHired by YCDC along with Montez Parker to create vision plan for Penn Street Neighborhood revitalization in York City.
• York City Redevelopment AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnering with YCDC on Penn Street Project to revitalize Penn Street corridor and collaborate on Penn Market to increase traffic and promote local entrepreneurs.
• Bent Creek Country ClubminorOthersVenue host for Scott Kimmel Memorial Golf Outing on June 8, 2026 in Lititz, PA.
• Regents' Glen Country ClubminorOthersVenue host for LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Golf Outing on October 16, 2026 in York.
• Out Door Country ClubminorOthersVenue host for Y Impact Experience on November 12, 2026 from 5:30pm-8:00pm.
• The Yorktowne HotelminorOthersVenue host for LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Gala on November 8, 2025 in York, PA in the grand ballroom.
• Cultural Alliance of YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor for Welcoming Week 2026 celebration (September 10-19) promoting inclusion and cultural understanding in York.
• Downtown YorkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor for Welcoming Week 2026 events including the Latino Friday Celebration at Gift Horse Brewing Company.
• Explore YorkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports World-Class Swimming program at Graham Aquatic Center.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Greater Philadelphia: Larger regional YMCA serving the Philadelphia metropolitan area with multiple branches, residential camps, and the full range of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility programming. Operates broadly in the same space but at materially greater scale.
• Planet Fitness: Largest low-cost fitness chain in the U.S. with extensive PA presence. Competes directly for casual fitness members on price ($10-$15/month vs. YMCA's $25+), though lacks aquatics, childcare, and community programming depth.
• Life Time Fitness: Premium national fitness operator with full-service facilities including pools, group exercise, and family programming. Competes for higher-income households seeking premium amenities; represents the upper-bound competitive threat.
• LA Fitness / Esporta Fitness: Mid-tier national fitness chain with PA locations offering pools, group classes, and family memberships. Direct competitor in the mid-priced membership segment where YMCA family memberships ($74-$131/month) overlap.

Direct peers

• West Chester Area YMCA: Suburban Philadelphia regional YMCA with similar membership-driven fitness, aquatics, youth sports, and community programs. Strong comparable for membership pricing structure and corporate partnership model.
• JCC of Greater Philadelphia: Jewish Community Center offering membership-based fitness, aquatics, childcare, and cultural programming. Closely comparable business model and member profile, though with religious/cultural overlay versus YMCA's Christian principles emphasis.
• Harrisburg Area YMCA: Regional YMCA serving the greater Harrisburg/Central PA area — comparable in scale and service mix (fitness, aquatics, childcare, youth sports). Geographic proximity in PA with overlapping donor and corporate partner pools.
• Greater Brandywine Valley YMCA: Regional YMCA association serving Chester County, PA — adjacent to YMCA of the Roses' territory with similar multi-branch model, membership tiers, youth programs, and community social services. Comparable scale and operating structure makes it the closest direct peer.
• Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster: Youth development nonprofit operating in Lancaster County directly within YMCA of the Roses' service area. Comparable in mission (youth development), funding model (donations, grants), and program portfolio (childcare, sports, education) — competing for both members and donor dollars.

Others

• United Way of York County: Community impact nonprofit collaborating with YMCA of the Roses on working-household support programs. Adjacent ecosystem participant — not a competitor, but a key funding and referral partner representing the broader nonprofit landscape YMCA operates within.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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