Yellow Springs Senior Citizens

What Yellow Springs Senior Citizens does

Yellow Springs Senior Citizens, Inc. (YSSC), operating as Yellow Springs Senior Center, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1959 by Rev. Dr. Wesley S. Matthews to enhance the dignity and quality of life for seniors in Yellow Springs and Miami Township, Ohio. From its current facility at 227 Xenia Ave (ribbon-cut in May 1978) and a planned replacement at 108 Cliff St, the organization delivers four core service lines: a volunteer-driver Transportation Program covering Greene, Clark, and Montgomery Counties (817 rides to 101 individuals in 2025 with 23 volunteer drivers covering 15,000+ miles); a Homemaker Program staffed by approximately 10 homemakers providing in-home assistance (housekeeping, meal prep, laundry, errands); a weekly Grocery Delivery Program in partnership with Tom's Market; and Support Services including Medicare counseling, medical equipment lending, and health screenings. Social, cognitive, and wellness programming spans exercise and movement classes (Seated Exercise, Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson's, Yoga, Tai Chi, SilverSneakers FLEX), language classes (Spanish, German, French), strategy games (Mahjong, Bridge, Euchre, Scrabble, Ping Pong), the SeniorLink volunteer phone check-in program, the Dementia Friendly Yellow Springs community initiative, and cultural outputs including the Ripples literary magazine and the annual Members Art Show. The organization engages more than 16,000 participant-occurrences annually in classes and events.

The underlying technology stack is non-AI and oriented to operations rather than product differentiation: MySeniorCenter touch-screen kiosks with keycard check-in for in-person attendance tracking, the MyActiveCenter.com web platform for class/event registration and Zoom link distribution, Square payment processing embedded in the website for donations, memberships, and homemaker invoices, and Zoom for hybrid in-person/online class delivery. No proprietary models, AI features, or data flywheels are disclosed; technology choices emphasize ease-of-use for a senior demographic.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit funding stack rather than a commercial revenue model. Service delivery is largely free at point of use. Income sources include (1) Greene County Senior Services Levy funding restricted to transportation and homemaker services; (2) foundation grants from the Yellow Springs Community Foundation (which also manages the YS Seniors Future Building Fund for the capital campaign) and the Dayton Foundation (including the Del Mar Social Innovation Fund); (3) individual donations through an annual appeal (2025 goal of $91,000) and Giving Tuesday participation; (4) annual memberships at $25 per individual / $15 per additional household member; (5) fundraising activities including a 200-ticket $100 raffle for a 2017 Prius V; and (6) ancillary rebate programs such as Kroger Community Rewards. The customer base is concentrated almost entirely in a single persona (seniors aged 55+ in Yellow Springs and Miami Township) with secondary use cases in dementia caregiver support and homebound seniors. Go-to-market is community-led: word-of-mouth referrals, local institutional partnerships, bimonthly newsletters, the ysseniors.org website, and an active Facebook page, with no paid acquisition or commercial sales motion.

Name

Yellow Springs Senior Citizens

Legal name

Yellow Springs Senior Citizens, Inc.

Website

https://ysseniors.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Yellow Springs Senior Citizens, Inc. (YSSC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1959 that delivers transportation, homemaker, grocery delivery, and support services, along with exercise, language, and social programming, to seniors aged 55+ in Yellow Springs and Miami Township, Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Senior Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent Living Community Ancillary Services (Dining/Transportation/Wellness Programs) (HLADAAAI)

Keywords

• Senior services
• Community senior center
• Senior transportation
• Homemaker services
• Nonprofit elder care

Headquarters

HQ city

Yellow Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations and Memberships: Annual memberships at $25 per person, $15 for additional household members. Donations from individuals constitute a major source of unrestricted revenue.
2. Government Funding - Greene County Senior Services Levy: Funding from Greene County Senior Services Levy specifically for transportation and homemaker services to area seniors
3. Foundation Grants: Support from Yellow Springs Community Foundation and Dayton Foundation for capital campaigns and specific programs
4. Fundraising Activities: Annual appeal campaigns, raffles (such as car raffle), Giving Tuesday participation, and other fundraising events
5. Kroger Community Rewards: Rebate program through Kroger Plus Reward Card purchases, organization number RU161

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Yellow Springs Senior Citizens (YSSC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community senior center that delivers a comprehensive suite of programs to residents aged 55+ in Yellow Springs and Miami Township, Ohio. Core offerings include volunteer-driven medical transportation, in-home homemaker services, weekly grocery delivery, Medicare and benefits counseling, and a broad calendar of fitness, language, gaming, and social activities delivered on-site and via hybrid online classes.

Product overview

Yellow Springs Senior Citizens provides a comprehensive suite of senior services centered around its core programs: Transportation (volunteer driver-based medical appointment rides), Homemaker Program (in-home cleaning and household assistance), Grocery Delivery (weekly Tom's Market deliveries), and Support Services (Medicare counseling, medical equipment lending, health screenings). These core services are supplemented by diverse activity programming including Exercise/Movement/Yoga classes (offered as hybrid in-person/Zoom sessions), Language Classes (Spanish, German, French), Card and Strategy Games (Mahjong, Bridge, Euchre, Scrabble), and Social Activities (Ukulele groups, Knitting, Walking Club, Weekly Lunches). Specialized programs include SeniorLink (volunteer phone check-ins), Dementia Friendly Yellow Springs (community training initiative), Members Art Show, rotating Art Exhibits, and Ripples literary magazine. The organization uses My Senior Center touch-screen check-in system and MyActiveCenter.com for class registration and attendance tracking. All services are coordinated from the Senior Center facility with volunteer support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transportation Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 16,000+ annual participants in programs and activities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• LWC ArchitectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 10 June 2026Architecture firm hired to design new facility space; projects include downtown Dayton Library, Aullwood Audubon Center, Benham's Grove Event Center; conducted Space Usage Study and building design presentation
• Greene County Council on AgingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Dementia Friendly Yellow Springs; provides ongoing referrals and coordination for senior services; precursor relationship through Greene County Commission on Aging founded by Rev. Dr. Wesley Matthews
• Dementia Friendly AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational initiative supporting local Dementia Friendly community efforts; provides framework and resources for dementia-friendly programming
• Glen Helen AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of Golden Morning Walkers Club; partnership planned for Dementia Adventure outdoor activity program
• Yellow Springs Historical SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlanned partnership for Memory Box project to support individuals with dementia
• Yellow Springs Branch of Greene County LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation on book discussion groups about dementia and related topics
• John Bryan Community CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner location for Cardio & Strength exercise classes (SilverSneakers FLEX) held at their gym
• Tom's MarketminorOthersLocal grocery store partner for weekly grocery delivery program to homebound seniors

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities USA: National nonprofit network operating parish- and community-based senior services including transportation, in-home support, and case management. Comparable in operating model as a community-rooted nonprofit providing a similar service mix to vulnerable seniors.
• Meals on Wheels America: National nonprofit network delivering in-home services (primarily meals, plus transportation and social connection) to seniors to support aging in place. Directly comparable to YSSC's grocery delivery, transportation, and homemaker functions.
• PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly): National network of Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly offering coordinated medical and social services to frail seniors to enable independent living. Comparable in mission and integrated-services approach, though typically more clinical than YSSC.
• Lutheran Services in America: National network of Lutheran faith-based human services organizations serving older adults through senior centers, in-home services, and aging-in-place programs. Comparable as a faith-rooted nonprofit network delivering community-based services to seniors, similar to YSSC's community-rooted mission.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing community-based services for seniors and people with disabilities, including transportation, in-home support, and socialization programs. Closely comparable operating model and target population to YSSC.
• Greene County Council on Aging: The county-level agency on aging serving the same geography as YSSC. Directly comparable as a public/nonprofit provider of senior services (transportation, in-home support, information & referral) in Greene County, and a current strategic partner of the Center.

Broad incumbents

• National Council on Aging (NCOA): National umbrella organization supporting thousands of community-based senior centers, including through the National Institute of Senior Centers. Comparable as the institutional counterpart to YSSC's model of community senior programming.
• LeadingAge: Association of nonprofit aging services providers spanning independent living, home health, hospice, and community programs. Comparable as an umbrella of mission-driven senior service organizations like YSSC.
• Brookdale Senior Living: Largest U.S. operator of senior living communities and provider of related home and community-based services. Comparable in addressing transportation, daily living support, and social engagement, but operates at commercial scale and residential rather than community-center delivery.
• AARP Foundation: National nonprofit focused on senior financial security, food insecurity, and social isolation. Comparable in addressing many of the same pain points (isolation, access to food, transportation) that YSSC's programs target.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ysseniorcenter

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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