YMCA of the Palm Beaches

What YMCA of the Palm Beaches does

YMCA of the Palm Beaches is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community wellness organization operating across Palm Beach County, Florida, with its primary footprint in Lake Worth. The organization delivers fitness, aquatics, youth development, and social responsibility programs through three current facilities: a Wellness Center co-located at Palm Beach State College (4200 S. Congress Ave), an Aquatic Center with a 25-yard lap pool (2728 Lake Worth Road), and a second Wellness Center in Palm Beach Gardens (3160 PGA Blvd). Programming is organized around five service lines: aquatics (group, private, adaptive, and competitive swim lessons plus no-cost programs via the Drowning Prevention Coalition, Water Smart Florida, and Sunshine Health), group exercise and personal training, youth sports (taekwondo, sports conditioning), supplemental education (STEM Saturdays, Canvas Art, literacy), and childcare (Child Watch). Free memberships are made available to eligible participants through SilverSneakers, Renew Active, Silver & Fit, and Sunshine Health insurance partnerships, and need-based subsidies are funded through the Open Doors / Annual Campaign program.

The revenue model is hybrid: recurring monthly membership fees, per-program registration fees, corporate partnerships, and tax-deductible donations (Community Giving, Capital Campaign, Triangle Society leadership giving). Pricing varies by membership type, with program fees tiered (e.g., Sports Conditioning at $65 members/$75 non-members for 8 classes; STEM Saturdays at $200/session). The organization is not venture-backed and operates under community governance typical of the YMCA movement, with each local chapter managing its own facilities and programs independently.

The most significant strategic initiative is the construction of a new $75 million, 55,000 sq ft flagship facility at Lake Lytal Park in West Palm Beach, built under a public-private partnership with Hedrick Brothers Construction and expected to triple the organization's footprint and serve 18,000 community members annually upon end-of-2026 completion. The technology stack is largely standard: the Daxko platform for online registration and member management, plus a website and social channels for community engagement. No proprietary software, AI/ML capabilities, mobile app, patents, or API products are disclosed.

Name

YMCA of the Palm Beaches

Legal name

YMCA of the Palm Beaches

Website

https://ymcapalmbeaches.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

YMCA of the Palm Beaches is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating fitness, aquatics, youth sports, camps, and childcare programs across Palm Beach County, Florida, with multiple facilities and a $75M flagship under construction targeting 18,000 annual members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Worth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Monthly membership fees providing access to facilities, programs, and member prices. Different membership types available to fit varying needs. Rates depend on membership type.
2. Program Registration Fees: Revenue from program registrations including swim lessons, taekwondo, personal training, sports conditioning, and STEM programs. Discounted rates for members.
3. Donations and Community Giving: Tax-deductible donations through community giving campaigns and capital campaigns. The organization is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate partner sponsorships and Triangle Society leadership giving program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

YMCA of the Palm Beaches is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization that operates fitness facilities, an aquatic center, and youth/family program sites across Palm Beach County, Florida. It sells recurring memberships and program registrations for swim lessons, group exercise, personal training, youth sports, STEM education, and childcare, supplemented by donations and corporate sponsorships. It also provides no-cost access to eligible members through Medicare Advantage (SilverSneakers, Renew Active, Silver & Fit) and Medicaid (Sunshine Health) partnerships.

Product overview

The YMCA of the Palm Beaches is a full-service community wellness organization offering a comprehensive suite of fitness, aquatic, youth development, and social responsibility programs. The organization operates across multiple facilities including its main Wellness Center at Palm Beach State College, the Aquatic Center featuring a 25-yard lap pool, and a second Wellness Center in Palm Beach Gardens. The program portfolio centers on aquatic offerings (Group Swim Lessons, Private Swim Lessons, Adaptive Swim Lessons, Swim Camps, Y-Jets Swim Team, and no-cost programs through DPC, Water Smart, and Sunshine Health partnerships), fitness services (Group Exercise Classes, Personal Training, Small Group Training, Jump Start), youth development (Youth Taekwondo, Sports Conditioning, STEM Saturdays, Canvas Art, Books & Events), and family support services (Child Watch). The organization also provides access through Medicare-sponsored programs including SilverSneakers and Renew Active, plus financial assistance through its Open Doors program. A new 55,000 square-foot flagship facility is under construction at Lake Lytal Park, scheduled for completion at the end of 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Group Swim Lessons
• Private Swim Lessons
• Adaptive Swim Lessons Private adapted aquatics program for children with neurological, developmental, and cognitive challenges, teaching independent swimming and water safety through individualized progressive lessons.
• Swim Camps & No School Days Full-day camp programs combining swim instruction, pool games, arts and crafts, and CPR/water safety education for children during school breaks. Includes full-day care.
• Y-Jets Swim Team Competitive youth swim team program for young swimmers at the YMCA.
• Drowning Prevention Coalition (DPC) Swim Lessons No-cost swim lesson program for ages 2-12 provided through the Drowning Prevention Coalition, offering 6 thirty-minute lessons.
• Water Smart Swim Lessons No-cost swim lesson voucher program for ages 0-4, providing 8 thirty-minute lessons through Florida's water safety initiative.
• Sunshine Health Swim Lessons No-cost swim lessons for Sunshine Health insurance members, providing 8 lessons for children 21 and under and 8 lessons for one caregiver.
• Group Exercise Classes Comprehensive group fitness program including Yoga, Zumba, Dance & Be Fit, Spin, Functional Training, Tabata, Bootcamp, Kickboxing, Gyrokinesis, Power Pilates, and SilverSneakers classes.
• Personal Training Individualized fitness training programs designed by certified trainers based on client profile, goals and needs, accommodating seniors, active adults, teens and small groups.
• Small Group Training Group fitness training sessions offering personalized instruction in a small group environment.
• Child Watch Supervised child care service for children ages 4-10 available while parents participate in YMCA programs, located at Palm Beach State College.
• Youth Taekwondo Martial arts program for youth ages 6 and up teaching Taekwondo techniques, discipline, and self-defense skills.
• Youth Sports Conditioning Fitness and conditioning program designed for youth athletes to improve strength, agility and sports performance. 8 classes; Members $65 / Non-Members $75.
• Youth Small Group Training Age-appropriate fitness training sessions for youth in a small group setting.
• STEM Saturdays Weekly STEM education program for children ages 6-12 featuring hands-on activities in Earth Space, Electricity, Robotics, and Chemistry topics, offered at $200 per session.
• Saturday Canvas Art Art education program featuring painting and creative activities for youth on Saturday sessions.
• FREE Books & Events Literacy Program Literacy program providing free books and reading events for children, partnered with the New Worlds Reading initiative.
• Lifeguard & CPR Certification Course Professional certification course for individuals seeking lifeguard credentials and CPR training.
• SilverSneakers Membership No-cost YMCA membership for Medicare-eligible seniors through the SilverSneakers program, providing full access to facilities and classes.
• Renew Active Membership No-cost YMCA membership for United Healthcare Medicare Advantage and Supplement plan holders through the Renew Active program.
• Open Doors Financial Assistance Program Need-based financial assistance program for memberships and programs, funded by the Annual Campaign, ensuring no one is turned away due to inability to pay.
• Silver & Fit Membership No-cost YMCA membership for eligible active adults through the Silver & Fit Medicare plan benefit program, providing full access to facilities and classes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serve approximately 18,000 community members annually upon flagship facility completion

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AutoNationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutoNation is listed as a corporate partner, indicating a sponsorship or marketing relationship. AutoNation is a major automotive retailer in the Palm Beach area.
• Hedrick Brothers ConstructioncoreOthersGeneral contractor building the new $75 million flagship facility at Lake Lytal Park. Historic public-private partnership for the 55,000 sq-ft community center project.
• SilverSneakerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNo-cost membership program for Medicare-eligible active adults. SilverSneakers members receive full YMCA membership at no cost through their Medicare Advantage plan benefit.
• Renew ActivecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUnited Healthcare Medicare plan benefit providing no-cost YMCA access to eligible members.
• Silver & FitcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedicare plan benefit program offering no-cost YMCA membership for eligible active adults.
• Sunshine HealthcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFlorida Medicaid managed care plan providing free swim lessons to members. Children 21 and under receive 8 lessons; one caregiver also eligible for 8 lessons.
• Palm Beach State CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA operates on campus at Palm Beach State College - Lake Worth location at 4200 South Congress Avenue. Joint facility use arrangement.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Equinox: Luxury fitness club operator with premium group exercise, personal training, and wellness programming. Sits at the high end of the same membership-fitness competitive set the Y occupies.
• Planet Fitness: Low-cost national gym franchise competing for price-sensitive fitness members in Palm Beach County. Broad incumbent that puts pricing pressure on entry-level Y memberships.
• Life Time Fitness: National premium subscription fitness operator with large-format facilities, group exercise, aquatics, and family programming. Broad incumbent serving the same general wellness member persona with a for-profit model.
• Gold's Gym: Established fitness franchise with locations across Florida offering memberships, group classes, and personal training. Broad incumbent in the regional fitness market.
• LA Fitness: Large multi-club fitness chain offering membership-based access to gym floors, group classes, pools, and family-oriented programming. Broad incumbent competing for the same regional fitness member in South Florida.

Direct peers

• YMCA of South Palm Beach County: Sister YMCA chapter serving neighboring Boca Raton/Delray market with similar full-service fitness, aquatics, youth, and membership model. Directly comparable non-profit recreation peer operating in adjacent Palm Beach County geography.
• Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County: Youth-development non-profit operating club sites across Palm Beach County with after-school programming, sports, and subsidized access for low-income families. Comparable mission and donation-funded operating model.
• Sky Family YMCA (Brevard): Florida-based YMCA chapter operating multi-site facilities with aquatic centers, youth sports, and senior programming. Comparable regional YMCA peer in size, scope, and Florida-specific demographics.
• JCC of the Greater Palm Beaches: Jewish Community Center offering membership-based fitness, aquatics, youth programming, and cultural/educational services in Palm Beach County. Non-profit community-center peer with overlapping mission and member-funded model.

Others

• Palm Beach Atlantic University Athletic Programs: Local higher-education institution operating community-accessible fitness and aquatics facilities in West Palm Beach. Enabling/overlapping community recreation presence in shared geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ymcapalmbeaches
• Facebookfacebook.com/ymcapalmbeaches
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ymca-of-the-palm-beaches

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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