SKAGIT VALLEY FAMILY YMCA

What SKAGIT VALLEY FAMILY YMCA does

The Skagit Valley Family YMCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization (EIN: 91-0565022) operating from its headquarters facility at 1901 Hoag Road in Mount Vernon, Washington, with more than 100 years of continuous service to Skagit County residents. The organization delivers three integrated service pillars: Healthy Living (fitness center, aquatics center with pool/lap lanes/hot tub/steam rooms, multi-stage swim lessons from infancy through adults, the SVY Tritons competitive swim team, Active Older Adult programming, and the LIVESTRONG cancer survivor program); Youth Development (licensed childcare from infancy through grade 7 including Before/After-School Care, Blended Preschool, and Early Learning Centers at multiple sites, Summer Day Camps at Camp Anderson on Lake 16, co-ed youth sports leagues, Teen Center, Teen Night Takeover events, and Youth & Government civic engagement); and Social Impact (Oasis Youth Shelter opened August 2025 with 14-bed capacity for ages 13-17, Sedro-Woolley Rec Center drop-in services for grades 7-12, Host Homes pilot, MV HOPE Coalition, and Communities for Functional Zero initiative). Membership tiers range from $40/month for teens to $195/month for four-adult family memberships, with income-based Y for All financial assistance, employer/first responder/educator discounts, and insurance-based fitness memberships through Active & Fit, Silver & Fit, Renew Active, and OnePass.

The business model blends subscription recurring revenue from membership dues and program fees with philanthropic revenue from donations, grants, planned giving, memorial funds, and recurring Changemakers Circle contributions. Distribution is multi-channel: in-person and online membership sales, self-serve online registration, childcare enrollment via Brightwheel, insurance partnerships, donor development via Network for Good and FreeWill, and nationwide YMCA reciprocity across 1,000+ locations. Marketing combines website, weekly Membership Insider email newsletter, organic social (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), community events, school and community partnerships, local earned media, and the YMCA 360 virtual fitness app. The technology stack is operational rather than proprietary: the organization is not a technology company and deploys vendor SaaS (Brightwheel, Daxko billing, Network for Good, FreeWill, GoMotion swim team platform, YMCA 360 app) rather than in-house platforms. Governance is by Board of Directors under CEO Dean Snider, with no parent company, no venture or private equity ownership, and no subsidiaries. The organization is governed by Washington State nonprofit regulations and benefits from dedicated government funding streams including the Washington Office of Homeless Youth Street Outreach Services Grant, the Washington State Housing Trust Fund, the Washington State Department of Commerce, and the City of Mount Vernon affordable housing sales tax allocation.

Name

SKAGIT VALLEY FAMILY YMCA

Legal name

Skagit Valley Family YMCA

Website

https://skagitymca.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Skagit Valley Family YMCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Mount Vernon, Washington delivering integrated fitness, aquatics, childcare, youth development, and social impact programs — including youth shelter and homelessness outreach — across multiple Skagit County facilities, funded by membership dues, program fees, donations, and government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Recreation and Youth Development Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Child and Youth Services (62411), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Community fitness services
• Youth development programs
• Aquatics and swim lessons
• Licensed childcare services
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Vernon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Monthly subscription fees for fitness facility access, aquatics center, and member benefits including YMCA 360 app access, discounted program fees, and priority registration. Insurance-based memberships through Active & Fit, Silver & Fit, Renew Active, and OnePass programs.
2. Program Fees: Revenue from youth sports leagues (indoor soccer, flag football, volleyball, basketball), swim lessons, summer camps, teen programming, before/after school childcare, and preschool programs. Income-based financial assistance (Y for All) is available to qualifying families.
3. Donations and Grants: Tax-deductible charitable contributions through one-time gifts, recurring Changemakers Circle monthly/quarterly giving, planned giving (will/trust), donor-advised funds, stock donations, IRA QCD, and cryptocurrency. Memorial funds (Chris Mang, Don Gerrior, T-3, Mark Pearson Bike Fund) support specific programs. Grant funding from government agencies and private foundations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Skagit Valley Family YMCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that operates a multi-purpose community facility providing fitness center access, aquatics center with swim lessons for all ages, licensed childcare from infancy through grade 7, before/after-school programs, preschool, summer camps, youth sports leagues, teen programming, and social impact services including the Oasis Youth Shelter and Sedro-Woolley Rec Center for at-risk youth.

Product overview

The Skagit Valley Family YMCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of health, youth development, and social impact programs centered at its Hoag Road facility in Mount Vernon, WA. The core offerings span three main pillars: Healthy Living (fitness center, Aquatics Center with pool/lap lanes/hot tub/steam rooms, swim lessons across all ages and skill levels from infant Water Discovery through competitive stroke mechanics, Safety Around Water program, SVY Tritons Swim Team, LIVESTRONG cancer survivor program, Active Older Adults programming), Youth Development (childcare from infancy through grade 7 including Before/After-School Care, Blended Preschool, and Early Learning Centers; Summer Camps including Y Kids Day Camp and Bitty Y Day Camp at Camp Anderson; Youth Sports leagues including Indoor Soccer, NFL Flag Football, Volleyball, and Jr. NBA Basketball; Teen Center with exergaming equipment; Teen Night Takeover events; Youth & Government civic engagement program), and Social Impact (Oasis Youth Shelter serving teens ages 13-17 facing housing insecurity with 14-bed capacity opened August 2025; Sedro-Woolley Rec Center drop-in program for grades 7-12; Host Homes pilot program; MV HOPE Coalition; Communities for Functional Zero initiative; Volunteer opportunities). The organization also operates the YMCA 360 App for virtual fitness access, offers insurance-based fitness memberships through Active & Fit, Silver & Fit, Renew Active, and OnePass partnerships, and provides donation/philanthropy programs including the Changemakers Circle recurring giving program and four memorial funds. Membership is supported by income-based Y for All financial assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Y Membership Tiered monthly membership program providing access to fitness facilities, aquatics center, group exercise classes, and program discounts for individuals, families, teens, young adults, and seniors in Skagit County. Income-based Y for All financial assistance is available.
• Aquatics Center

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,708 youth contacts; 249 unduplicated youth served at Sedro-Woolley Rec Center in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• City of Sedro-WoolleycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025City leases old Central Skagit Library location to Skagit Y for $1/year for Sedro-Woolley Rec Center operations. City also provided $100,000 grant through 1590 fund for mental/behavioral health treatment programs and housing-related services at Rec Center.
• Washington State Alliance of YMCAscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollective strength of 14 independent nonprofit YMCA associations with 51 branches for combined tenure of over 146 years. Skagit Y participates in collaborative initiatives including Ballmer Group funding, shared resources, and state-wide programming.
• Miles Sand and GravelmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of Skagit Y Partner of the Year Award. Provided continued support for multiple Y programs and facilities including Camp Anderson and Laventure Early Learning Center.
• Planned ParenthoodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides educational sessions on sex/reproductive health at Sedro-Woolley Rec Center. Kayla Williams, Bilingual Community Health Educator, conducts fun and educational sessions that keep youth engaged and informed.
• Sedro-Woolley Arts, Music and Performance (SWAMP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts and music performance group hosting concerts at Sedro-Woolley Rec Center. Provides platform for young artists to perform in drug/alcohol-free, family-friendly environment. Transitioning to monthly concerts.
• Northwest Youth ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing programming at Rec Center including Queer Youth Services and Trans Fashion Treasury Pop-Up events providing gender-affirming items to youth.
• Underground WritingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive Director Matt Maylon provides creative writing workshops at Sedro-Woolley Rec Center that youth find deeply beneficial.
• West Coast Dumplings and Annie's PizzaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal restaurants providing donated and discounted food for Rec Center youth. Support reduces food costs while supporting local businesses.
• Sierra Pacific IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated lumber materials for Oasis Youth Shelter construction.
• Judd & Black ApplianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated kitchen appliances for Oasis Youth Shelter.
• Hansen’s FurnitureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated furniture for Oasis Youth Shelter.
• FreeWillminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFree, secure online resource for creating wills and planned giving documents. Partnership supports National Make-A-Will Month and legacy giving programs. Available to community members at no cost.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Anytime Fitness: Large 24/7 fitness franchise competing for the same adult membership dollars as the Skagit Y, with lower price points and broader national footprint. Represents the for-profit benchmark the Y's fitness business must defend against.
• Gold's Gym: Established commercial fitness chain with comparable facility amenities (weights, cardio, group fitness). For-profit operator competing for the same adult fitness member in regional markets.
• LA Fitness: Multi-state fitness club chain offering full-service amenities similar to Skagit Y's Hoag Road facility (pool, group classes, weights). For-profit incumbent competing for the family and adult fitness membership segment.
• Planet Fitness: National low-cost fitness chain competing directly for entry-level fitness memberships. Operates a fundamentally different for-profit model but targets the same value-conscious consumer segment as the Y's $40–$75 individual membership tiers.

Others

• Goodwill Industries International: Nonprofit social enterprise funding community programs through earned revenue. Analogous nonprofit operating model — combining earned revenue with philanthropy to fund workforce, youth, and community services.
• Salvation Army: National nonprofit providing social services, emergency shelter, and youth programming. Comparable to Skagit Y on the social-impact and shelter dimension, with similar funding mix of donations, grants, and earned revenue.

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National nonprofit delivering youth development, after-school programming, and recreational activities in local clubs — directly comparable to Skagit Y's youth development and childcare offerings, with similar membership/donation funding model and community-based facility footprint.
• YMCA of Greater Seattle: Another independent YMCA association in the Washington State Alliance, offering the same three-pillar mission (healthy living, youth development, social responsibility) with membership dues, childcare, aquatics, and youth services. Same operating model and brand framework.
• Northwest Youth Services: Regional nonprofit partner of the Skagit Y providing youth housing, host homes, and LGBTQ+ youth services. Direct operational overlap on youth homelessness response and case management in the same Northwest geographies.
• YMCA of Tacoma-Pierce County: Washington State Alliance YMCA peer offering fitness memberships, aquatics, childcare, youth sports, and social services across Pierce County. Identical operating model, brand, and revenue mix as Skagit Valley Family YMCA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZ5K576SOz4HrX_xgyP2j9A
• Facebookfacebook.com/SkagitValleyFamilyYMCA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skagit-valley-family-ymca
• Instagraminstagram.com/skagitymca

Compliance1 record

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Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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