What Tuscarawas County YMCA does

Tuscarawas County YMCA is a private nonprofit community organization headquartered at 600 Monroe Street, Dover, Ohio. Founded in 1919, it has operated continuously for over a century and is part of the national YMCA network. The organization delivers a broad portfolio of community programs across three pillars: youth development (childcare, preschool, after-school, summer camp, youth sports, gymnastics, swim lessons, and swim team), healthy living (a fitness center with 24/7 access, group fitness classes, yoga, cycling, pickleball, racquetball, adult sports, and the YMCA360 digital app), and social responsibility (financial assistance, child abuse prevention, the Thomas J. Patton Scholarship, the Heritage Club legacy giving program, and community-resource referrals).

The core technology stack is conventional community-recreation infrastructure — a physical facility with fitness center, aquatic facilities, gymnasium, childcare center, and indoor adventure play area — augmented by the nationally provided YMCA360 mobile app for virtual classes, Daxko-based online member account and registration systems, and partnerships for senior wellness programs (SilverSneakers, Silver & Fit). No proprietary technology, patents, or AI capabilities are reported.

The business model combines recurring membership dues (individual, family, corporate, lifetime tiers), program fees for swim lessons, gymnastics, youth sports, childcare, and camp, plus donations and planned giving. The Annual Campaign raises funds (2026 goal of $135,000) to subsidize financial assistance ensuring no child is denied participation. The organization employs 101–250 staff and is led by CEO Meagan Shaheen, serving youth, families, adults, and seniors across Tuscarawas County with single-f geographic concentration.

Name

Tuscarawas County YMCA

Legal name

Tuscarawas County YMCA

Website

https://tuscymca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Tuscarawas County YMCA is a Dover, Ohio-based nonprofit founded in 1919 that provides fitness, aquatics, childcare, youth sports, gymnastics, and senior wellness programs. It serves families, youth, adults, and seniors across Tuscarawas County through a single facility funded by membership dues, program fees, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Fitness and Recreation Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Aquatic Centers & Swimming Facilities (MPAKAEAF), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Senior/Low-Impact Group Fitness (HSADABAI)

Keywords

• Community fitness center
• Youth development programs
• Aquatics and swim lessons
• Child care services
• Nonprofit wellness organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Dover

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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: Recurring membership fees providing access to fitness facilities, classes, and programs. Includes options for individual, family, and corporate memberships.
2. Program Fees: Fees for organized programs including swim lessons, gymnastics, youth sports, child care, summer camp, and after-school programs.
3. Donations and Annual Campaign: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and businesses supporting financial assistance for kids and families. Annual Campaign goal of $135,000 to ensure no child is denied participation.
4. Heritage Club / Legacy Giving: Planned giving program where donors include YMCA in wills, trusts, or designate as beneficiary. Membership requires gift of $1000+ or pledge over five years.
5. 24/7 Fitness Access: Premium add-on service for adult members providing round-the-clock gym access.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tuscarawas County YMCA operates a community-based facility in Dover, Ohio providing fitness center access, group exercise classes, aquatics and swim lessons, childcare and preschool, gymnastics, youth and adult sports leagues, and summer/after-school camps. The nonprofit generates revenue primarily through recurring membership dues, program fees, and charitable donations supporting financial assistance for underserved families.

Product overview

Tuscarawas County YMCA operates as a community-based nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of health, fitness, and social programs. The core offerings center around fitness facilities and classes (including 24/7 access), aquatics programs, child care and preschool services, gymnastics, youth sports, and adult sports such as pickleball and racquetball. These programs are complemented by social responsibility initiatives including financial assistance through the Annual Campaign, the Thomas J. Patton Scholarship for students, the Heritage Club for legacy giving, and community resource referrals. The organization serves as a community hub focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, with programs available for all ages from children through seniors, including specialized senior wellness programs like SilverSneakers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fitness Center & Group Exercise Classes A 24/7 accessible fitness center with gym equipment, plus live and virtual group exercise classes including yoga and group cycling for adult members.
• Aquatics Programs Comprehensive water programs including swim lessons for all ages, the Silver Streaks Swim Team, and lifeguard training courses.
• Child Care & Preschool Full-spectrum child care services including after school programs, preschool, summer camp, school day out care, and child watch facilities for working families.
• Gymnastics Gymnastics instruction and team programs including lessons for various skill levels and competitive gymnastics team opportunities for youth.
• Youth Sports Organized athletic programs for youth including basketball and various sports leagues emphasizing skill development, teamwork, and character building.
• Adult Sports & Pickleball Year-round racquet sports including racquetball, walleyball, and pickleball, plus adult basketball leagues and recreational play options.
• Adventure Center & Indoor Playground Indoor play area and outdoor playground facilities for children and families to enjoy recreational activities.
• YMCA360 Mobile App Mobile application providing virtual fitness classes and programs for members, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• Community Resources Directory Directory connecting members and community with local health, social, and family support resources including Access Tusc, United Way, and various health organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 112 scholarships awarded since 1989
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Howard Johnson by Wyndham of DoverminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHoward Johnson offers a 20% discount to YMCA members, providing a hospitality partnership that benefits both organizations' members.
• Access TuscminorOthersCommunity resource directory partnership connecting members to local services and resources.
• Alzheimer's AssociationminorOthersSupport groups resource partner providing information and referrals for families affected by Alzheimer's.
• American Red CrossminorOthersBlood donations, smoke alarm programs, and emergency preparedness resources for the community.
• Big Brothers Big SistersminorOthersYouth mentorship organization partner providing referrals and resources for youth development.
• Brightview Health Drug Addiction Treatment CenterminorOthersAddiction treatment center partnership for community health referrals.
• Friends of the Homeless Tuscarawas CountyminorOthersHomelessness support services partner for community resource referrals.
• HealthyTuscminorOthersCommunity health initiative partner focused on improving health outcomes in Tuscarawas County.
• Salvation Army Diaper BankminorOthersDiaper bank partnership supporting families in need.
• SilverSneakersminorOthersFitness program for seniors offered at the YMCA, on-demand workouts available.
• Silver & FitminorOthersFitness program for seniors offered at the YMCA, on-demand workouts available.
• United Way of Tuscarawas CountyminorOthersCommunity resources partner supporting local families and individuals.
• Tuscarawas County Family & Children First CouncilminorOthersCounty council partnership for family and children resources.
• YodelminorOthersLocal events platform partner for community activities.
• PraesidiumcoreOthersChild abuse prevention partner providing volunteer applications, codes of ethics, and mandatory reporter training. All volunteers undergo Praesidium-approved screening.
• FreeWillminorOthersOnline tool for creating wills and planned giving documents, partnered for Heritage Club legacy giving program.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Gold's Gym: Established national fitness brand with full-service gym, group training, and family programming. Comparable scope of adult and family offerings but operates on a for-profit franchise model.
• Planet Fitness: Largest US low-cost commercial gym chain, capturing price-sensitive fitness consumers with a no-frills model. Directly competes for the budget-conscious adult membership segment.
• Anytime Fitness: 24/7 neighborhood gym franchise with thousands of locations worldwide, mirroring the Y's 24/7 access offering for adult members. Comparable convenience-driven positioning at a similar price point.
• Life Time Fitness: National premium commercial fitness operator offering fitness, aquatics, family programming, and childcare at scale. Competes for the same adult and family wellness spend but as a higher-priced for-profit with broader amenities.
• Crunch Fitness: National mid-market gym chain offering group fitness, personal training, and family memberships. Overlaps with the Y's adult fitness and group classes segment in the regional competitive set.
• LA Fitness: Mid-priced commercial fitness chain offering group classes, pools, and family programming in regional markets. Comparable full-service gym product targeting the same adult and family demographic.

Direct peers

• Stark County YMCA: Adjacent Ohio county YMCA offering identical product mix (fitness, aquatics, childcare, youth sports) under the same national brand. Direct comparable for benchmarking member counts, program pricing, and facility utilization.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National nonprofit youth development organization with comparable mission-driven funding model, youth programming, and community-based facilities. Competes directly for youth development donations, volunteers, and family memberships.
• Greater Akron YMCA: Neighboring Ohio YMCA association operating the same membership, program, and donation model with overlapping geographic reach. Most directly comparable peer because of shared national YMCA affiliation and similar community-focused mission.
• JCC Association of North America: Network of Jewish Community Centers offering similar bundled fitness, childcare, camp, and cultural programming under a mission-driven nonprofit model. Comparable in structure, scope, and member demographics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HealthyTusc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tuscarawas-county-ymca

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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