River City Inclusive Gym

What River City Inclusive Gym does

River City Inclusive Gym (RCIG), legally River City Inclusive Gymnastics Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 83-1813906) headquartered at 11248 Patterson Ave, Henrico, Virginia. Founded in 2018, it operates a single physical facility in the Tuckahoe Village Shopping Center and is described as the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the Greater Richmond metro area focused solely on fitness through gymnastics for individuals with disabilities. The organization serves athletes ranging from approximately 2.5 to 46+ years old across preschool, child, teen, and adult class tiers, including neurotypical participants (estimated at 5-10% of athletes) who join alongside athletes with disabilities.

RCIG's core product is the Inclusive Gym Class — a 60-minute, once-per-week adapted gymnastics class structured around individualized obstacle-course circuits with 1:1 instruction where needed. Classes are sold as 10-week sessions at $275 per session, running five sessions per year. The staffing model combines a small paid team (founder/Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer, Community Relations Director/Coordinator, and several coaches) with a heavy volunteer base, supplemented by mandatory annual Sensory Integration Training delivered by Cornerstone Therapy Associates. Ancillary revenue is generated through birthday parties ($375), field trips ($275-$325), and special events. No proprietary technology platform is disclosed; the product is the physical facility, the adaptive programming, and the trained instructional staff.

Revenue is split across three streams: recurring class fees, one-time special events, and donations/grants (which, as a 501(c)(3), are tax-deductible). Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer at the Henrico facility, with marketing handled primarily through organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), an email newsletter, and community events such as the annual "Move for More" fundraiser and silent auction. The go-to-market emphasizes free trial classes, word-of-mouth, and corporate sponsorship engagement. Scholarships and discounts for multi-class and multi-athlete enrollments are available, and the organization maintains a waitlist, indicating capacity-constrained demand in the regional market.

Name

River City Inclusive Gym

Legal name

River City Inclusive Gymnastics Inc.

Website

https://rcig.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

River City Inclusive Gym is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit fitness facility in Henrico, Virginia that delivers adaptive gymnastics and fitness classes for individuals with disabilities (ages 2.5 to 46+) across the Greater Richmond metro area, operated through 10-week recurring sessions supplemented by donations, sponsorships, and community events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Fitness Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Amusement and Theme Parks (71311)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Adaptive & Special Needs Personal Training (HSADAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH)

Keywords

• Adaptive fitness programs
• Inclusive gymnastics classes
• Disability fitness services
• Adaptive physical recreation
• Special needs gymnastics

Headquarters

HQ city

Henrico

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. Class Fees: Revenue from 10-week session gymnastics classes at $275 per session. Classes run year-round in 5 sessions per year.
2. Special Events: Birthday parties ($375), field trips ($275 for 1-8 people, $325 for 9-12 people), and special events for existing athletes.
3. Donations and Grants: RCIG relies heavily on donations, grants, and contributions as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are 100% tax-deductible.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

River City Inclusive Gym operates a single-location, nonprofit adaptive fitness and gymnastics facility serving individuals with disabilities ages 2.5 to 46+. The core offering is a 60-minute inclusive gymnastics class held weekly in structured 10-week sessions priced at $275 per session, with age-segmented preschool, child, teen, and adult groups using an obstacle course format adapted to each athlete's needs. Supplemental offerings include birthday parties ($375), field trips ($275–$325 per group), and special events, with scholarships available and 1:1 assistance offered where needed.

Product overview

River City Inclusive Gym operates as a single-location nonprofit fitness facility offering inclusive gymnastics classes primarily for individuals with disabilities. The core offering is the Inclusive Gym Class program structured in 10-week sessions, supplemented by field trip experiences, birthday party hosting, and special event services. The gym provides group fitness classes, scholarships, and sensory equipment. Athletes ages 2.5 to 46+ can participate in age-segmented classes (preschool, child, teen, adult) featuring obstacle course formats with individualized adaptations. The organization also hosts annual fundraisers including the 'Move for More' fundraiser and an annual silent auction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inclusive Gym Class A 60-minute inclusive gymnastics class held weekly in 10-week sessions at $275 per session, structured as an obstacle course adapted to each athlete's needs. Classes are segmented by age (preschool, child, teen, adult) and accommodate 1:1 instruction and aides for athletes who need them. Designed for individuals with disabilities ages 2.5 to 46+ in the Greater Richmond area.
• 10-Week Session Registration Recurring registration for the structured 10-week gymnastics session at $275 per session, with priority registration for current participants and waitlist registration opening during week 8 of each session. Payment is due in Week 1 of each session, with options for recurring monthly payments via credit card, PayPal, or Venmo. Five sessions run per year.
• Field Trips Group field trip experiences for schools, homeschool groups, and community organizations, accommodating up to 12 students following the inclusive class obstacle course format. Pricing is $275 for groups of 1-8 people and $325 for groups of 9-12 people, with 1 hour of gym activities included.
• Birthday Parties Birthday party hosting for current or recent RCIG athletes and their guests, featuring 1 hour of gym activities (including zip line and ball pit) plus 45 minutes in a party area. Pricing is $375 for up to 12 individuals, with 1:1 assistance available for up to 8 participants.
• Special Events Special event hosting for milestones such as graduations or group celebrations, structured similarly to field trips with optional additional party time outside the gym for groups of existing athletes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves athletes ages 2.5 to 46 years old across preschool, child, teen, and adult classes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NorthstarminorOthersSponsor for 2025-2026 and 2024-2025 seasons. Also a sponsor for the 'We're All In' Silent Auction events.
• Reliable Precision AlignmentminorOthersSponsor for 2025-2026 season with logo displayed on RCIG website.
• Waygone BreweryminorOthersSponsor for 2025-2026 and 2024-2025 seasons. Logo displayed on RCIG website.
• MSV (msvinc.com)minorOthersSponsor for 2025-2026 and 2024-2025 seasons with logo displayed on RCIG website.
• Richmond GoldsminorOthersSponsor for 2025-2026 and 2024-2025 seasons with logo displayed on RCIG website.
• Life ChurchminorOthersSponsor for 2025-2026 and 2024-2025 seasons with logo displayed on RCIG website.
• Tatum Sells VAminorOthersSponsor for 2025-2026 season with logo displayed on RCIG website.
• Bank with UnitedminorOthersSponsor for 2025-2026 and 2024-2025 seasons with logo displayed on RCIG website.
• BrainBalance Centers of MidlothianminorOthersSponsor for 2025-2026 and 2024-2025 seasons with logo displayed on RCIG website.
• Cornerstone Therapy AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides annual Sensory Integration Training that all volunteers are required to attend. This is a key training partnership for staff and volunteer development.
• Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteers come from VCU pursuing degrees in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, or Special Needs fields. Some staff are VCU alumni. VCU representatives speak at events about living kidney donations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Move United: National umbrella organization supporting community-based adaptive sports programs across the U.S. Operates as a network and advocacy body whose member organizations compete with and feed into RCIG's local adaptive programming ecosystem.
• YMCA of Greater Richmond: Regional fitness operator in RCIG's same market offering inclusive/adaptive programming as part of a broader facility portfolio. Competes for the same families and adaptive fitness demand in Greater Richmond.
• Easterseals: Large national nonprofit providing disability services including recreation, therapy, and inclusive programming. Comparable in 501(c)(3) funding model and disability-focused mission but with a much broader service portfolio than RCIG's gymnastics niche.

Direct peers

• Special Olympics: Global nonprofit providing sports training and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Directly comparable mission to RCIG in delivering adaptive sports/fitness programming to people with disabilities, though at vastly larger scale.
• National Ability Center: Park City, UT-based nonprofit offering adaptive sports and recreation for individuals with disabilities of all ages. Closely mirrors RCIG's model of adaptive fitness programming with instruction, equipment, and community-driven funding.

Emerging players

• SPIRIT Club Foundation: Adaptive fitness nonprofit offering inclusive exercise programs for people of all abilities. Closely aligned with RCIG's adaptive group fitness model and 501(c)(3) funding approach at a smaller scale.
• Autism Fitness: Specialized adaptive fitness provider focused on exercise programming for individuals on the autism spectrum. Overlaps with RCIG's autism-exercise-trained coaching staff and adaptive class model, with similar credentialed-instructor positioning.

Others

• Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU: Pediatric hospital and VCU affiliate providing therapy and rehabilitation services for children with disabilities. Represents a potential ecosystem partner or competitor for clinical/therapeutic services adjacent to RCIG's adaptive programming.
• Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation: Virginia-based rehabilitation provider where RCIG's COO previously worked as an Exercise Physiologist. Represents a clinical/therapy adjacency that could partner with or compete for adaptive programming referrals in the same market.
• Melmark: Nonprofit provider of special education, clinical, and therapeutic services for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Adjacent service provider in the disability services ecosystem that intersects with RCIG's athlete base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC212Wvav5G3a2yPyLpYeX1Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/rcig.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/river-city-inclusive-gymnastics-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/rcig_rva

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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