Y M C A

What Y M C A does

The YMCA of Yonkers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization (EIN 13-1740520) headquartered at 17 Riverdale Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10701, operating as an independent local chapter within the national YMCA network. The organization delivers a wraparound portfolio of community services addressing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, including membership-based fitness, personal training, school-age child care (SACC), summer and vacation camps, teen center programming, youth basketball clinics, violence prevention initiatives (SNUG, PeaceMobile, Project RISE), transitional housing for males 21+, community dining, a weekly food pantry, and 12 community garden locations serving 2,000+ participants. Programming spans child care for K–8th grade, college and career readiness through Y-Achievers, trauma-informed violence intervention, and community food security. The organization is led by President & CEO Jason Rodriguez with a Board of Directors chaired by Steven Simpson, and operates with a leadership team spanning violence prevention, teen services, childcare, community gardens, food programs, housing, and finance.

The organization generates revenue through tiered membership dues (Adult $39/mo, Senior $31/mo, Young Adult $28/mo, Family $50/mo, College Student $20/mo), personal training packages ($75–$660/month), youth sports and camp fees ($75–$325/session), housing rentals ($677.50/month including utilities and dinner), recurring membership auto-drafted on the 1st or 15th, donations, and government grants including a $666,667 DCJS Project RISE allocation in 2024. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer through an in-person membership desk and online registration via the website (yoymca.org), supplemented by the PeaceMobile mobile outreach unit and the Nationwide Membership network providing access to 2,600+ YMCA locations. The technology stack is conventional — no proprietary platform is described — relying on a website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), and Constant Contact for email communications. The organization benefits from affiliation with the national YMCA's 160+ year brand and participates in roughly 30+ community partnerships spanning municipal agencies (City of Yonkers, Yonkers Police Department), county and state agencies (Westchester County DMH/DSS, NYS DCJS, NYS DOH, OASAS), education (Yonkers Public Schools, Sarah Lawrence College), food security (Feeding Westchester), and other nonprofits (United Way, Salvation Army, NAACP, Boys & Girls Club, YWCA).

Name

Y M C A

Legal name

YMCA of Yonkers

Website

https://yoymca.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

YMCA of Yonkers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community hub in Yonkers, NY offering memberships, fitness, childcare, teen programs, violence prevention, housing, food security, and community gardens to city residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Child and Youth Services (62411), Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (72131)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAJ

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGADAK

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYMPAKAJAA

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Camps, Academies & Training Centers

SECONDARYEDAMALAA

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Summer & Holiday Enrichment Camps (Multi-Activity, Academic)

SECONDARYHSADABAI

Senior/Low-Impact Group Fitness

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Group Fitness & Bootcamps

SECONDARYHSADAAAJ

Youth & Teen Personal Training

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Personal Training (In-Person & Virtual)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Nonprofit youth development
• Fitness membership programs
• School age child care
• Violence prevention services

Headquarters

HQ city

Yonkers

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The organization generates primary revenue through recurring monthly and annual membership dues across multiple tier types including Adult, Senior, Young Adult, Family, and College Student memberships. Joining fees of $35 apply. Monthly drafts are auto-drafted on the 1st or 15th.
2. Personal Training Packages: Personal training sessions and monthly packages (Bronze, Silver, Gold tiers) are sold as add-on services to members and non-members, ranging from $75 per singular session to $660 per month for 12 sessions.
3. Youth Sports & Camp Programs: Revenue generated from program fees for youth basketball clinics, summer camp, SACC after-school care, and vacation camp. Fees range from $75 to $325 per session/season depending on program and membership status.
4. Community Dining & Food Services: Community dining and food pantry services are provided to Yonkers residents. These programs are open to the community and supported through donations and government partnerships.
5. Housing Rentals: Month-to-month room rentals for males 21 and older at $677.50/month including utilities. Income-based rental assistance subsidies are accepted. Resident dinner is included Monday through Friday.
6. Donations & Charitable Contributions: The organization accepts one-time and recurring donations through its website. Donors can direct contributions to specific campaigns including 'Most in Need'. The YMCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with EIN 13-1740520.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The YMCA of Yonkers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization that delivers tiered membership access to fitness facilities, youth and child care programs, community food and housing services, and violence prevention initiatives. It sells recurring memberships (Adult, Senior, Young Adult, Family, College Student), program fees for personal training, summer camp, youth basketball clinics, SACC before/after-school care, community dining and food pantry access, transitional housing rentals, and trauma-informed violence intervention programs (SNUG, PeaceMobile, Project RISE).

Product overview

The YMCA of Yonkers operates as a community organization offering a diverse portfolio of programs and services organized into several core areas: Membership programs (various tiers including Adult, Senior, Young Adult, College Student, Family, Day Pass, and Nationwide Membership providing access to 2,600+ locations); Fitness & Wellness services (state-of-the-art fitness center, personal training, group exercise classes including Yoga, Zumba, Bootcamp, and SilverSneakers senior fitness, plus the Yonkers on the Move walking initiative); Childcare programs (School Age Child Care/SACC for K-8th grade, After School, Vacation Camp, and Summer Camp); Youth Development through the Teen Center/Clubhouse offering programs like Y-Achievers, Project B.R.E.A.T.H.E., Boys & Young Men of Color, Female Impact, Explore NYC, and Teen Fitness; Community Services including Community Dining, Food Pantry, Community Gardens, and transitional Housing; and Violence Prevention initiatives including SNUG, PeaceMobile (mobile trauma unit), and Project RISE. The organization also offers Sports Programs including Youth & Teen Basketball Clinics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Membership Standard adult membership for individuals ages 26-61, offering access to YMCA facilities, fitness center, and programs at $39/month or $468/year with a $35 joining fee.
• Senior Membership Membership for individuals ages 62 and older at $31/month or $372/year with a $35 joining fee, providing access to facilities and senior fitness programs.
• Young Adult Membership Membership tier for young adults ages 18-25 at $28/month or $336/year with a $35 joining fee.
• Family Plan Household membership covering adults and teens age 10 and older from the same household at $50/month with a $35 joining fee.
• College Student Membership Short-term membership options for college students in 1-month ($20/month) and 3-month ($60/quarter) terms with a $35 joining fee.
• Day Pass Single-visit pass allowing access to YMCA facilities for a weekly period at $13/week with no joining fee.
• Nationwide Membership Premium membership benefit allowing access to over 2,600 participating YMCA locations across the United States and Puerto Rico.
• Personal Training One-on-one or small group training sessions with certified personal trainers, including fitness assessment and orientation. Available as singular sessions ($75) or Bronze/Silver/Gold monthly packages ranging $220-$660 depending on membership status and specialty type.
• Group Exercise Classes Scheduled fitness classes including Yoga, Zumba, Bootcamp, and SilverSneakers senior fitness, available at various times with different skill levels and instructors.
• Yonkers on the Move (YOM) Citywide walking club and movement initiative promoting healthier lifestyles through yearly mileage challenges.
• Youth & Teen Basketball Clinic Developmental basketball program for youth and teens ages 5-18, featuring small group instruction and skill enhancement during 10-week spring sessions. Member rate $150; Household Member rate $75; Non-Member rate $170.
• School Age Child Care (SACC) Comprehensive school-age child care program open to youth K-8th Grade, including before/after school and vacation coverage in partnership with Yonkers Public Schools.
• Summer Camp Full-day summer camp program for school-age children at $325/week with various activities and enrichment (Summer Camp 2026 runs July 6 – August 28).
• Vacation Camp School break childcare program providing activities and supervision during vacation periods.
• Clubhouse/Teen Center Safe haven environment for teens and young adults ages 12-21 offering programming, mentorship, and youth development activities including Y-Achievers, Project B.R.E.A.T.H.E., BYMOC, Female Impact, Explore NYC, Clubhouse Journey, and Teen Fitness.
• Y-Achievers National college and career readiness program supporting students in setting and reaching higher education and career goals, geared toward first-generation college students.
• Community Dining Daily hot meal service open to all Yonkers residents, with separate dining times for members, residents, and community.
• Community Food Pantry Weekly food pantry providing groceries to Yonkers residents, open every Monday.
• Community Gardens Public gardening spaces where residents grow organic food, with 12 locations throughout Yonkers accommodating up to 90 raised beds each, serving 2,000+ participants including 825 families.
• Housing Program Month-to-month room rentals for males 21 and older at $677.50/month (utilities included), with resident dinner Mon-Fri and included adult YMCA membership ($432 annual value). Rental assistance subsidies accepted; $20 background check fee.
• SNUG Violence Prevention Program Community-based initiative following the Chicago Cease-fire Model, operating for 10+ years in response to 232+ shootings, offering activities including recording studio, basketball, open gym, and weightlifting to redirect at-risk youth from violence.
• PeaceMobile 35-foot mobile trauma unit providing therapeutic wellness services including yoga, mindfulness, music, arts, and healing circles to communities dealing with trauma and conflict.
• Project RISE Collaborative initiative between NYS DCJS and YMCA of Yonkers providing support for programs addressing trauma from prolonged violence exposure, including mentoring, mental health services, restorative practices, and youth development. Funded at $666,667 in 2024.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 232 shootings addressed through SNUG violence prevention program operating for over 10 years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNY State DCJS funds violence prevention programs including SNUG and Project RISE. For 2024, DCJS allocated $666,667 to the YMCA of Yonkers through Project RISE for mentoring, mental health services, restorative practices, and youth development activities.
• New York State Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState health department partner providing funding and support for community health initiatives and wellness programming at the YMCA of Yonkers.
• New York State Office of Alcohol & Substance Abuse ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner supporting substance abuse prevention and recovery-related programming integrated within YMCA youth and community programs.
• Westchester County Department of Community Mental HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty mental health department partner supporting trauma-informed programming and violence prevention services at the YMCA of Yonkers.
• Westchester County Department of Social ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty DSS partner providing referrals and support for housing residents and food-insecure community members accessing YMCA programs.
• Westchester County Board of LegislatorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty legislative body providing policy support and funding oversight for YMCA programs serving Westchester County residents.
• City of Yonkers — Office of the MayorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Yonkers mayor's office is a key municipal partner supporting YMCA programs and initiatives including violence prevention and community development.
• Yonkers Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement partner collaborating on violence prevention initiatives including SNUG and PeaceMobile programs to reduce gun violence and build community-police trust.
• Yonkers Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district partner for SACC (School-Aged Child Care) programs serving K-8th grade students before and after school, as well as summer programming.
• Yonkers Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic library partner collaborating on community programming, educational resources, and literacy initiatives for Yonkers residents.
• Feeding WestchestercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional food bank partner supporting community food pantry and food distribution programs at the YMCA of Yonkers to address food insecurity.
• Groundwork Hudson ValleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization partner supporting community gardens program and environmental education initiatives in Yonkers.
• Rotary of Yonkers/East YonkersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerService club partner supporting community volunteer initiatives and fundraising for YMCA programs.
• Capital Region YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated YMCA organization within the broader YMCA network enabling program sharing and Nationwide Membership reciprocity.
• United Way of Westchester & PutnamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Way partner providing funding and community referral support for social service programs serving low-income families.
• Empire Blue Cross Blue ShieldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth insurance partner supporting wellness programming and potentially SilverSneakers senior fitness programs.
• Life Camp, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Erica Ford, Life Camp Inc. partnered with the YMCA of Yonkers to bring the PeaceMobile vision to life, contributing violence intervention expertise and community outreach support.
• St. John's Riverside HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal hospital partner contributing to PeaceMobile initiative, providing health and wellness expertise and community health support.
• We Art OneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity arts organization partner in PeaceMobile and Project RISE, supporting creative programming and youth development through artistic expression.
• Juices For LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal health and wellness business partner contributing to community health initiatives and PeaceMobile events.
• 914UnitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization designated as a Project RISE community partner, receiving $600,000 in allocated funding from the YMCA's 2024 DCJS grant for local programming.
• Exquisite Academy of the ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts education organization designated as a Project RISE community partner, receiving funding through the YMCA's 2024 DCJS grant.
• American Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian organization partner supporting emergency preparedness and community service initiatives.
• Boys & Girls ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development organization partner collaborating on programs for children and teens in the Yonkers community.
• Westchester Jewish Community CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish community center partner for collaborative community programming and cultural inclusivity initiatives.
• Yonkers YWCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal YWCA affiliate collaborating on women's programming and social justice initiatives in Yonkers.
• Sarah Lawrence CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education partner potentially supporting Y-Achievers college readiness program and educational programming.
• WESTHABminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing and workforce development organization partner contributing to community development and the Westhab Garden location.
• NAACPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivil rights organization partner supporting social justice programming and DEI initiatives at the YMCA of Yonkers.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Feeding Westchester: Regional food bank partner supplying the YMCA's community pantry. Comparable food-security mission and a likely co-funding partner, though not a direct operating competitor — an ecosystem enabler.

Direct peers

• Life Camp, Inc. Violence-prevention nonprofit that co-created the PeaceMobile with the YMCA of Yonkers. Directly comparable in violence-intervention methodology (Chicago Ceasefire-derived) and youth-mental-health programming.
• YMCA of Greater New York: The flagship multi-branch YMCA serving the NYC metro area. Same brand, same mission model (youth development, healthy living, social responsibility), and overlapping membership via Nationwide reciprocity — the most direct comparable operating model.
• Westchester Jewish Community Center: Active YMCA partner operating a community center with fitness, childcare, summer camp, and cultural programming. Comparable operating model and community-hub positioning in Westchester County.
• Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester: Neighboring youth-development nonprofit in Westchester offering after-school, summer camp, and teen programs. Comparable in mission, funding model (grants + donations), and youth-segment focus, though without the housing and violence-prevention scope.
• YWCA Yonkers: Listed as a YMCA of Yonkers partner, YWCA Yonkers delivers community programming with a women's-empowerment lens in the same geography. Directly comparable in target community, revenue model, and service breadth.
• Capital Region YMCA: Multi-branch New York State YMCA network identified as an affiliate partner. Comparable in operating structure, programming mix, and brand-network economics through the shared nationwide membership system.
• Family Services of Westchester: Westchester-based social-services nonprofit delivering mental health, youth development, and family support. A YMCA board member (Joquene Hall-Ramirez) is SVP there. Comparable in funding mix (government + donations) and trauma-informed service model.

Broad incumbents

• American Red Cross (Greater New York): National humanitarian organization listed as a YMCA of Yonkers partner. Comparable in disaster preparedness, community services, and donor/grants model, though with a much broader geographic and program mandate.
• The Salvation Army Greater New York: Major multi-service nonprofit with overlapping programs in food services, housing, and youth services. Cited as a YMCA of Yonkers partner (food program collaboration). A broader incumbent offering similar social services at national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/yonkersfamilyymca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yonkers-ymca
• Instagraminstagram.com/yonkersymca

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Number of profiles

Profiles27 records

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