What Laporte County Family Ymca does

La Porte County Family YMCA is a 501(c)(3)-style nonprofit community organization founded in 1910/1911 and headquartered at 901 Michigan Ave, La Porte, Indiana, delivering health, wellness, and youth development programming across at least four locations (La Porte, Elston, Long Beach, and Michigan City). Its core products include membership-based access to fitness facilities and pools, youth and family programs, before/after school care, summer camp, preschool, aquatics and swim lessons, youth sports, certifications, and community events such as the annual Tour de La Porte cycling/running/walking fundraiser, which raised more than $64,000 in 2025.

The Y's revenue model combines recurring membership dues, program fees for youth and aquatics services, charitable donations through an annual campaign (supported by Network for Good), and event registration revenue (via RunSignUp). Distribution occurs through physical facility access, school-based before/after care partnerships, and digital channels (lpymca.org website, Facebook, Instagram, Constant Contact email). Technology infrastructure is standard nonprofit tooling: Daxko for member account management, ADP for recruitment, Constant Contact for email, and JotForm for volunteer applications, with no proprietary technology stack. Volunteer engagement is material, with 3,305 volunteer hours annually and a volunteer-driven operating model.

In May 2026 the Y announced the most significant expansion in its recent history: a new 38+ acre facility adjacent to Fox Memorial Park on Truesdell Avenue, planned in partnership with Health Foundation of La Porte and the City of La Porte, with anticipated READI 2.0 state grant support, groundbreaking in fall 2026, and completion targeted for mid-2028. The new facility will house wellness space, a pool, and a gymnasium, and is co-developed with the 2028 Community Recreation Center that the Y will manage. The Y is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors under CEO Scott Helmkamp, with board representation from local employers spanning banking (Horizon Bank, Centier Bank), healthcare (Northwest Health), education (La Porte Community School Corporation), and economic development (LEAP), embedding the organization into La Porte County's civic and economic infrastructure.

Name

Laporte County Family Ymca

Legal name

La Porte County Family YMCA

Website

https://www.lpymca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Short description

La Porte County Family YMCA is a 115-year-old nonprofit community organization in La Porte, Indiana, operating fitness facilities, pools, youth and family programs, before/after school care, camps, aquatics, and the annual Tour de La Porte fundraising event for La Porte County residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Recreation Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Child Care Services (6244), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Community recreation services
• Youth development programs
• Aquatics swim lessons
• Before after school care
• Fitness membership programs

Headquarters

HQ city

La Porte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual and monthly membership dues for individuals and families accessing fitness facilities, pools, and programs.
2. Donations and Annual Campaign: Tax-deductible donations supporting financial assistance programs that ensure access regardless of ability to pay. The annual campaign helps fund programs for children and families.
3. Event Revenue - Tour de La Porte: Registration fees from the annual Tour de La Porte cycling, running, and walking event. In 2025, the event raised more than $64,000.
4. Program Fees: Fees for youth programs including before/after school care, summer camp, preschool, sports, aquatics, and certifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The La Porte County Family YMCA provides membership-based community recreation, fitness, and aquatics facilities, along with youth and family programming including camp, preschool, before- and after-school care, youth sports, certifications, and senior wellness services. It also operates an annual fundraising bicycle event (Tour de La Porte) and a financial-assistance program that subsidizes access for participants regardless of ability to pay.

Product overview

La Porte County Family YMCA operates as a multi-facility community organization offering a comprehensive suite of health, wellness, and youth development programs. The organization provides traditional YMCA programming including youth and family programs, aquatics, camps, certifications, preschool, and sports across three locations (La Porte, Elston, and Long Beach). Major programs include before and after school care, summer camps, and the annual Tour de La Porte fundraising event featuring cycling, running, and walking activities. The YMCA is expanding with two announced facilities: a new 38+ acre location adjacent to Fox Memorial Park and a 2028 Community Recreation Center, both developed in partnership with Health Foundation of La Porte and the City of La Porte. The organization supports program access through financial assistance and engages volunteers across diverse areas. Membership provides access to facilities, pools, and fitness resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• YMCA Membership Program Core membership offering granting access to YMCA fitness facilities, swim, and group-exercise programming for individuals and families in La Porte County.
• Youth & Family Programs Structured youth and family programming, including youth development activities, intended for children and families in the La Porte County community.
• Aquatics Programs Swim lessons for children and adults, including youth swim instruction, delivered at YMCA pool facilities.
• Camp Programs Seasonal day-camp experiences for children, focused on recreation, social development, and outdoor activities.
• Preschool Programs Early-childhood education and preschool programming for young children, providing structured learning readiness activities.
• Before and After School Care Supervised school-age child care offered before and after the school day for children of working families in La Porte County.
• Sports Programs Youth and adult sports leagues, instruction, and recreation offered through the YMCA's sports programming line.
• Certifications Certified training courses such as CPR, lifeguarding, and other safety/wellness certifications delivered to the community.
• Tour de La Porte Annual community fundraising bicycle riding event supporting the La Porte County Family YMCA, with registration handled via RunSignUp.
• Financial Assistance Program Sliding-scale financial assistance that subsidizes YMCA membership and program fees for income-qualified individuals and families so that no one is denied access due to inability to pay.
• Volunteer Program Volunteer engagement program allowing community members to support YMCA events, programs, fundraising, and operations.
• Donations and Fundraising Charitable giving and fundraising support for the YMCA's mission, accepted through the Network for Good online donation platform and other community fundraising channels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 386 individuals and families received direct financial assistance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• Health Foundation of La Porte (HFL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Strategic collaboration on the new 38+ acre YMCA development near Fox Memorial Park. HFL is providing funding support for the new Community Recreation Center project and is a key partner in advancing health and wellness initiatives in La Porte County. The partnership represents a significant investment in community well-being.
• City of La PortecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Partnership for new YMCA location development adjacent to Fox Memorial Park. The City of La Porte has received a letter of pre-commitment from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation for a READI 2.0 grant to support development. City provides logistical assistance and Parks and Recreation integration.
• Larson DanielsonsupportGTM or Marketing PartnerENGAGE sponsor for Tour de La Porte 2026 cycling, running, and walking event.
• Centier BanksupportGTM or Marketing PartnerCHALLENGER sponsor for Tour de La Porte 2026. SAG stop sponsor at Firefly Farm.
• Northwest HealthsupportGTM or Marketing PartnerROAD WARRIOR sponsor for Tour de La Porte 2026. Northwest Health also has a board member (Katie Sarver) on the YMCA Board of Directors.
• NIPSCO (NiSource Charitable Foundation)supportGTM or Marketing PartnerINNOVATE sponsor for Tour de La Porte 2026.
• GAFsupportGTM or Marketing PartnerINNOVATE sponsor for Tour de La Porte 2026.
• Cornerstone Accounting & FinancesupportGTM or Marketing PartnerMARATHON sponsor for Tour de La Porte 2026. Board member Jessica Romine represents Cornerstone on YMCA Board.
• Horizon BanksupportGTM or Marketing PartnerBoard member Bill Gertner represents Horizon Bank on YMCA Board of Directors. MARATHON sponsorship for Tour de La Porte.
• Laport County Community SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-age programs and before/after school care partnerships. Board member Ben Braden represents La Porte Community School Corporation on Board of Directors.
• La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP)supportStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard member Mike Riehle represents LEAP on YMCA Board of Directors, connecting economic development with community wellness initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Michigan City YMCA: Another Northwest Indiana YMCA branch offering the same three-pillar model (youth development, healthy living, social responsibility) with membership fitness, aquatics, before/after school care, and summer camp programming to a geographically adjacent community.
• Valparaiso Family YMCA: Northwest Indiana YMCA delivering comparable membership fitness, swim lessons, youth sports, summer camp, and childcare programs; directly comparable in scale and service mix to La Porte County Family YMCA.
• South Bend/Mishawaka YMCA: Regional YMCA serving the South Bend–Mishawaka metro with the same membership, aquatics, youth development, and wellness portfolio; useful benchmark for multi-branch YMCA operations and capital project execution in Indiana.
• Duneland Family YMCA: Chesterton, Indiana-based YMCA offering equivalent membership fitness, youth programs, swim lessons, and summer camps in the same Northwest Indiana region; directly comparable for benchmarking membership pricing and program breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America (La Porte / Northwest Indiana affiliates): National youth development nonprofit operating local affiliates that compete directly with YMCA before/after school care, summer camp, and youth sports programming for the same families in La Porte County.
• YMCA of the USA (National Office): National federation under which La Porte County Family YMCA operates; comparable as the broader brand/affiliation system governing programming standards, financial assistance frameworks, and donor credibility.
• JCC (Jewish Community Center Association) — local Indiana affiliates: Network of Jewish Community Centers operating the same membership fitness, aquatics, early childhood education, and summer camp model across the Midwest; structural peer for nonprofit community-center economics.

Regional players

• City of La Porte Parks & Recreation Department: Municipal parks and recreation provider offering overlapping fitness, aquatics, and youth programming to the same La Porte County residents; represents the public-sector alternative and partner on the new Fox Memorial Park campus.
• PAX Center: La Porte County community wellness and youth services nonprofit with overlapping fitness, recreation, and youth development programming; represented on the YMCA board, signaling both partnership and overlap.

Others

• Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs: Public outdoor recreation provider adjacent to the new YMCA campus near Fox Memorial Park; ecosystem peer in regional outdoor/wellness programming rather than a direct competitor, but influences demand for summer camp and youth sports.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/laportecountyfamilyymca
• Instagraminstagram.com/lpymca

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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