Ywca Corpus Christi

What Ywca Corpus Christi does

YWCA Corpus Christi is a Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, chartered in 1946 and affiliated with YWCA USA, that delivers community programming in the Coastal Bend region with a stated mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. The organization operates two flagship programs: Fitness Connection, which serves adults aged 50 and older with 60+ weekly classes (chair yoga, line dancing, tai chi, aqua aerobics, pickleball) and access to a 25-meter pool, full-court gym, cardio and weight rooms, therapy pools, and sauna; and the YWTeen Program, a character- and leadership-building curriculum for 4th- through 7th-grade girls delivered on school campuses by trained volunteer mentors, complemented by a Summer Leadership Camp. Additional offerings include YWDiscover (after-school programming), fitness tutorial videos on YouTube, facility rentals, and advocacy work in racial justice and women's economic empowerment.

The business model blends recurring membership fees ($30-$69 per month across senior, single, and family tiers), individual donations processed via EveryAction, event-based fundraising (Glo & Go 5K Run, Yuletide Extravaganza gala and market, Fit Fest, Y Women in Careers Awards), modest youth program fees ($125 per week for Summer Leadership Camp with scholarships for residents of ZIP 78415), and corporate sponsorship support from local firms including CITGO, Valero Energy, IBC Bank, Rally Credit Union, and HEB. Distribution is primarily regional and direct: facility-based access at 4601 Corona Drive in Corpus Christi, in-school program delivery for YWTeen, and event-driven community outreach. Technology is non-proprietary and limited to Squarespace-hosted web properties, standard donation and race-registration platforms, and YouTube-hosted fitness content — there is no AI/ML capability, app, or platform architecture.

According to the organization's publicly disclosed FAQ, YWCA Corpus Christi operates with an annual budget of approximately $900,093 and serves 26,454 clients annually. Leadership includes CEO Esmeralda Herrera-Teran, appointed in 2025. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and is part of the broader YWCA network, which collectively reports more than 25 million members across 106 countries and 2.6 million members across 300 U.S. local associations.

Name

Ywca Corpus Christi

Legal name

YWCA Corpus Christi

Website

https://ywcacc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

YWCA Corpus Christi is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1946 that serves the Coastal Bend community through senior fitness programs, youth leadership development for girls, and advocacy on racial justice and women's empowerment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO)

Keywords

• Community wellness programs
• Youth leadership development
• Senior fitness services
• Racial justice advocacy
• Women's empowerment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Corpus Christi

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, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fitness Membership Fees: Monthly membership fees for fitness and wellness facility access. Fitness Connection Program serves adults 50+ with memberships ranging from $30-$69/month depending on category (senior single, family, etc.). Drop-in fees of $5-$20 are available for non-members.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations collected through online platforms, planned giving, ACH transfers, and recurring gift programs. Corporate sponsorships from local businesses support signature events and general operations.
3. Event-Based Fundraising: Revenue generated from signature events including Glo & Go 5K Run, Yuletide Extravaganza Gala (tickets $75-$100), vendor booth fees ($150), and various community events.
4. Youth Program Fees: Summer Leadership Camp fees for YWTeen participants. Camp fee is $125 per week with scholarships available for residents of specific ZIP codes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

YWCA Corpus Christi is a nonprofit community organization that delivers senior fitness programming (Fitness Connection for adults 50+), youth leadership development for 4th-7th grade girls (YWTeen Program), facility-based and online fitness resources, and advocacy programming focused on racial justice and women's empowerment. Revenue is generated through tiered monthly fitness memberships, per-week youth camp fees, event-based fundraising (Glo & Go 5K, Yuletide Extravaganza gala, Fit Fest, Y Women in Careers Awards), individual and corporate donations, and community sponsorships.

Product overview

YWCA Corpus Christi is a nonprofit community organization offering a multi-program portfolio centered on eliminating racism and empowering women. The core offerings include two flagship programs: Fitness Connection, a wellness initiative for adults 50 and older providing 60+ weekly fitness classes, aquatic facilities, and social programming, and the YWTeen Program, a character- and leadership-building curriculum for 4th–7th grade girls delivered weekly on school campuses with summer Leadership Camps. The portfolio also includes the YWDiscover after-school program, facility rentals, fitness membership tiers, and online fitness video tutorials. Signature annual events — Glo & Go 5K Run, Fit Fest, Yuletide Extravaganza gala, and Y Women in Careers Awards — serve as both community engagement vehicles and major fundraisers. Racial Justice and Women's Empowerment advocacy programming rounds out the mission-driven offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fitness Connection: Flagship wellness initiative for adults aged 50 and older, offering fitness classes, aquatics, personal training and wellness programs.
• YWTeen Program
• YWDiscover

Products and services

• Fitness Connection Flagship wellness program for adults aged 50 and older offering 60+ weekly fitness classes (chair exercise, line dance, yoga, tai chi, aqua aerobics, pickleball) and access to a 25-meter pool, full-court gym, cardio room, weight room, therapy pools, and sauna. Designed to support holistic physical, mental, and emotional health while combating loneliness and cognitive decline.
• YWTeen Program Character- and leadership-building program for girls in 4th through 7th grade, delivered weekly on school campuses by trained volunteer mentors in small groups (1:14 mentor-to-girl ratio). Uses structured curriculum including drum circles, peer discussions, and creative exercises to foster self-confidence, empathy, anti-bullying skills, goal-setting, and positive social relationships.
• YW Teen Summer Leadership Camp Multi-day summer workshop for girls where successful professional women address participants on career choices, manners, hygiene, STEM/STEAM topics, ethnic customs, and life skills. Activities include yoga, tumbling, swimming, art, and talks by guest speakers. Camp fee is $125 per week with scholarships available for residents of the 78415 ZIP code.
• YWDiscover

Quantifiable outcome

• 26,454 clients served annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Rally Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of YWCA Corpus Christi events and programs. Listed as a Professional Excellence Sponsor for the Y Women in Careers Awards event and supporter of the annual Glo & Go 5K Run.
• CITGOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of YWCA Corpus Christi community programs and events.
• IBC BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a Professional Excellence Sponsor for YWCA events including the Y Women in Careers Awards.
• HEB Helping HereminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor through HEB's Helping Here community giving program supporting local nonprofits including YWCA Corpus Christi.
• Valero EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for Y Women in Careers Awards event, listed as a Professional Excellence Sponsor.
• United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner for the 13th Annual Lemonade Day Coastal Bend, a community-wide entrepreneurship education program for children. YWCA hosts lemonade stand businesses on its premises as part of this initiative.
• Delta Gamma Omega ChapterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization hosting Party with a Purpose line dancing event benefiting Communities in Schools of the Coastal Bend, with donations requested at YWCA.
• Texas A&M University-Corpus ChristiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership accepting work-study job applications through Handshake. YWCA provides employment opportunities for students from the university.
• Del Mar CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership accepting work-study job applications through Handshake. YWCA provides employment opportunities for students from the college.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Girls Inc. National nonprofit delivering mentorship and leadership programming for girls and young women. Closely comparable mission overlap with YWTeen's girls' empowerment focus.
• YWCA of Greater Austin: Texas YWCA affiliate delivering similar mission-aligned programming in a comparable urban Texas market. Useful peer for benchmarking revenue mix and youth program design.
• YMCA of the Coastal Bend: Operates comparable membership-based fitness facilities, youth programming, and community services in the same Coastal Bend geography. Direct competitor for senior memberships and family fitness sign-ups.
• Boys & Girls Club of Corpus Christi: Local youth development nonprofit offering after-school programming, mentoring, and character education to children in the same geography. Competes for youth program funding, volunteer pipelines, and corporate sponsorships.
• YWCA of Houston: Larger Texas YWCA affiliate with comparable senior wellness, youth empowerment, and women's advocacy programming. Benchmarks for scale, sponsorship strategy, and program expansion.
• The Salvation Army of the Coastal Bend: Community services nonprofit with comparable senior wellness, youth programming, and emergency support offerings. Competes for similar donor dollars and volunteer pipelines in the same geography.
• YWCA of San Antonio: Texas-based YWCA local association providing similar fitness, youth, and advocacy programming in a comparable regional market. Operates as a sister affiliate under YWCA USA.
• 4-H (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension): Youth development organization delivering leadership, life skills, and character-building programs to similar age groups. Competes for school partnerships, volunteer mentors, and youth program sponsorships.

Others

• YWCA USA: National federation and parent organization of all U.S. YWCA local associations, including YWCA Corpus Christi. Comparable as the umbrella entity for the same mission, brand, and program frameworks.

Emerging players

• National Council on Aging: National senior wellness and advocacy organization with overlapping senior-focused programming. Comparable as a programmatic reference point though operating at national rather than local scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/YWCACorpusChristi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ywca-corpus-christi
• Instagraminstagram.com/ywca_cc_tx

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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