What YWCA McLean County does

YWCA McLean County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1908 and headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, serving McLean County residents across a portfolio of social service programs. Its service lines include Young Wonders Childcare (a DCFS-licensed program serving infants through 8th grade, including after-school programming across multiple District 87 school sites), Stepping Stones Sexual Violence Crisis Center (a 24/7 hotline plus counseling and advocacy, funded primarily through the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority), Labyrinth Reentry Services (support for individuals returning from incarceration, including the Labyrinth Made Goods social-enterprise shop), Adult Career Development (comprising Strive job-readiness, EV Pathways pre-apprenticeship with Rivian, and CEJA-funded clean-energy training), Mission Education & Advocacy (paid DEI and equity consulting for external organizations), RSVP senior volunteer program (scheduled to close June 30, 2026 due to loss of AmeriCorps funding), and facility rentals. The organization employs 101-250 staff and operates from a shared central facility.

Revenue is generated through a mix of state and federal government grants (ICASA, Illinois DHS, Illinois DCEO/CEJA, Illinois Attorney General, AmeriCorps), childcare tuition from Young Wonders, paid DEI consulting engagements, facility-rental income, and individual/corporate donations. Identified state-grant funding alone totals roughly $1.66M annually, though total operating revenue is materially higher when tuition, donations, and pass-through employer contracts are included. The organization holds a GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency and is part of the national YWCA network, lending it institutional credibility with funders and partners.

Strategically, YWCA McLean County is mid-transition: it is exiting two programs (RSVP, Labyrinth Made Goods) that lost federal funding, while simultaneously expanding into clean-energy workforce training via the CEJA-funded EV Pathways and into junior-high after-school services through a new Bloomington Junior High School site. Operational technology is conventional nonprofit infrastructure (website, social media, back-office systems); there is no disclosed use of AI/ML, proprietary software, or data-analytics platforms.

Name

YWCA McLean County

Legal name

YWCA McLean County

Website

https://ywcamclean.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

YWCA McLean County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Bloomington, Illinois, founded in 1908, providing licensed childcare, sexual violence crisis services, reentry support, workforce development, and DEI consulting to McLean County residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244), Child and Youth Services (62411), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Reentry & Justice-Involved Support Services (BPAGAEAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL), School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care) (EDACAAAL)

Keywords

• Childcare services
• Sexual violence crisis support
• Reentry support services
• Workforce development training
• Dei consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Bloomington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations supporting the organization's mission to eliminate racism and empower women. Includes monthly giving program (1908 Collective) and one-time gifts.
2. Government Grants and Funding: Significant grant funding from government entities including ICASA ($947,155 for Stepping Stones), Illinois DHS ($505,704 for Labyrinth), Illinois DCEO/CEJA ($160,000 for Adult Career Development), Illinois Attorney General ($43,800), and Illinois Prairie Community Foundation ($3,700).
3. Facility Rentals: Rental revenue from gymnasium, community room, and other facility spaces to community members for events, sports, and meetings. Gym full court $210/hr, single court $75/hr, community room $65/hr.
4. Childcare Tuition: Tuition fees for childcare services including infant care ($325/week), toddler care ($310/week), and various youth development programs. Accepts CCAP subsidies and offers financial assistance.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

YWCA McLean County is a nonprofit social services organization that delivers licensed childcare and youth development (Young Wonders, ages 6 weeks through 8th grade), 24/7 sexual violence crisis response and survivor advocacy (Stepping Stones), pre- and post-release reentry counseling for formerly incarcerated individuals (Labyrinth), adult workforce development including clean energy and EV manufacturing pre-apprenticeship (Adult Career Development), DEI consulting and equity training (Mission Education & Advocacy), and a senior volunteer program (RSVP).

Product overview

YWCA McLean County operates as a multi-service nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs. The core offerings include Young Wonders Childcare (DCFS-licensed early learning and youth development from infancy through grade 8), Stepping Stones Sexual Violence Crisis Center (24/7 hotline, counseling, advocacy, and prevention education), Labyrinth Reentry Services (incarceration reentry support), and Adult Career Development (workforce programs including Strive, EV Pathways, and CEJA training). Supporting services include Mission Education & Advocacy (DEI consulting, community trainings, expungement workshops), RSVP senior volunteering, Facility Rentals, and Labyrinth Made Goods (closing 2026). Events include Circle Luncheon (annual fundraiser) and Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaigns.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Young Wonders: Early learning and youth development childcare program serving children from 6 weeks through 8th grade, including before/after school care, summer camp, and school break care.
• Stepping Stones
• Labyrinth Reentry Services
• Labyrinth Made Goods
• Adult Career Development
• RSVP
• 1908 Collective

Products and services

• Young Wonders Childcare DCFS-licensed childcare and youth development program serving children from 6 weeks through 8th grade. Includes early learning (infant, toddler, two-year-old, Pre-K), before/after school care at multiple elementary schools and Bloomington Junior High School, summer camp, and school-break care. Accepts CCAP subsidies and offers financial assistance.
• Stepping Stones Sexual Violence Crisis Center 24/7 sexual violence crisis program offering crisis hotline (309-556-7000), counseling, medical and legal advocacy/accompaniment, and prevention education for survivors of sexual assault and abuse and their families. Primarily funded by ICASA ($947,155 grant).
• Labyrinth Reentry Services Pre- and post-release counseling and trauma-informed programming for individuals transitioning from Illinois Department of Corrections and McLean County Jail. Reports a 6% recidivism rate compared to the 43% Illinois average. Funded by Illinois Department of Human Services ($505,704).
• Adult Career Development Workforce development umbrella program including Strive employment skills, EV Pathways manufacturing pre-apprenticeship, and CEJA clean energy training to help adults overcome barriers to employment. Funded by Illinois DCEO-CEJA ($160,000).
• Strive Employment Skills Program Free professional development program under Adult Career Development helping individuals build digital skills, essential workplace skills, financial literacy, personal growth, teamwork, and career coaching.
• EV Pathways Pre-Apprenticeship Program Five-week Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) prep program under Adult Career Development, preparing adults for EV manufacturing careers. Includes OSHA training, blueprint reading, robotics introduction, and job referrals. Partnered with Heartland Community College and Rivian Automotive.
• Mission Education & Advocacy DEI consulting and education program offering custom trainings, community trainings, equity workshops, poverty and reentry simulations, and expungement workshops (Fresh Start Expungement Workshop). Helped 1,300+ people on their DEI journey in the past year.
• RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) Senior volunteer program connecting adults age 55 and older with meaningful volunteer opportunities. Sponsored by AmeriCorps Seniors. RSVP volunteers saved the community $1,782,805 in wages last year. Program is closing June 30, 2026 due to loss of federal and state funding.
• Facility Rentals Affordable facility rentals including gymnasium (full court $210/hr or single court $75/hr) and community room (max 60 capacity, $65/hr) at the Bloomington campus for community events, meetings, and activities. Special rates available for 501(c)(3) organizations.
• Labyrinth Made Goods Social enterprise offering candles and gifts made by women rebuilding their lives after incarceration, providing job training and on-the-job experience. Shop online at labyrinthmadegoods.com. Closing June 30, 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% lower recidivism rate (6% vs 43% Illinois average) through Labyrinth Reentry Services
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICASA provides $947,155 in grant funding to support Stepping Stones Sexual Violence Crisis Center operations. This is the primary funder for 24/7 crisis services, counseling, and advocacy programs.
• Illinois Department of Human Services - Division of Mental HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHS provides $505,704 funding for Labyrinth Reentry Services supporting men and women with incarceration experience through pre-release counseling and post-release case management.
• Illinois DCEO - Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIllinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity provides $160,000 through CEJA to fund Adult Career Development efforts including clean energy workforce training programs.
• AmeriCorps SeniorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmeriCorps Seniors sponsors the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), connecting adults 55+ with volunteer opportunities. Program closing June 30, 2026 due to funding loss.
• Illinois State UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple partnerships including Center for Civic Engagement volunteer programs, students tackling childcare crisis through collaborative projects, and academic program collaborations.
• Heartland Community CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in EV Pathways program providing Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) prep training. Rivian Automotive also collaborates on this program funded by U.S. DOLETA.
• Rivian AutomotivemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with YWCA and Heartland Community College on EV Pathways pre-apprenticeship program preparing workers for electric vehicle manufacturing careers. Also provides mock interview volunteers.
• District 87 (Bloomington Public Schools)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for before/after school childcare at all District 87 elementary schools and new junior high after-school program at Bloomington Junior High School.
• Unit 5 SchoolsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for before/after school childcare at Unit 5 elementary schools. Also partners on Erin’s Law prevention education presentations.
• Prairie State Legal ServicesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for Fresh Start Expungement Workshop. Clients are referred to Prairie State Legal Services for criminal record expungement and sealing assistance.
• Community Partners (Event Sponsors)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsors including Edward Jones, Bremer, CEFCU, Connect, BGI, Livingston Barger, Rivian, and many others support Circle Luncheon and Trivia Night fundraisers.
• Kiwanis Club of BloomingtonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-standing community partner hosting Pancake Day fundraiser benefiting YWCA McLean County.
• ISU Center for Civic EngagementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided holiday gift donations to 85 children in Young Wonders program. Hosts holiday parties for Young Wonders students.
• Pantagraph Goodfellow FundminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered with YWCA providing $2,500 in gift cards distributed to Stepping Stones clients and Young Wonders families during holiday season.
• Country FinancialminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate volunteers for facility cleanup, grounds beautification, and building operations projects at YWCA campus.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• YWCA Chicago: Another YWCA metropolitan affiliate in Illinois delivering the same multi-service nonprofit model — childcare, sexual violence services, reentry, workforce, and DEI — and competing for the same Illinois state grant pool (ICASA, DHS, DCEO). Directly comparable mission, program mix, and funding structure.
• YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago: Affiliate operating in Illinois offering violence support, childcare, and youth services under the same YWCA mission and competing for ICASA, DHS, and DCEO grants — a near-direct comparable in scope and funding dynamics.
• Girls Inc. National nonprofit delivering youth development, advocacy, and empowerment programming for girls and women — closely comparable mission to YWCA's empowerment and DEI work, with similar donor and grant funding dynamics.
• Baby Fold: Illinois-based nonprofit providing foster care, residential treatment, adoption, and family services — directly comparable to YWCA's child, family, and youth support programs and competing for similar state DHS and child-welfare funding.

Broad incumbents

• YWCA USA: National umbrella organization that franchises the YWCA brand across more than 200 local associations; McLean County operates under this network. Comparable for mission alignment, brand, and shared advocacy programs (Until Justice Just Is).
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Federated nonprofit network providing after-school, summer, and youth development programming at scale — comparable to Young Wonders in after-school and youth-development delivery, with overlapping school-district channel strategy.

Others

• Prairie State Legal Services: Illinois legal-aid nonprofit that is an active referral partner with YWCA's Fresh Start Expungement Workshop — included because it is the legal-services counterpart in YWCA's reentry/justice ecosystem, not a direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Chestnut Health Systems: Illinois-based nonprofit providing behavioral health, substance use, and reentry services — comparable to YWCA's Stepping Stones counseling and Labyrinth reentry offerings, with overlapping state funding sources and trauma-informed care models.

Regional players

• Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Peoria: Regional faith-based nonprofit serving central Illinois (including McLean County) with counseling, family services, and reentry support — directly comparable service portfolio in the same geography, competing for similar grant funding and donor dollars.
• United Way of McLean County: Local community fundraising and services nonprofit operating in the same Bloomington-Normal market — comparable donor base, employer partnerships, and community-services positioning, though it largely funds partner agencies rather than running direct programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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