Findlay Family YMCA

What Findlay Family YMCA does

Findlay Family YMCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization founded in 1888 and headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, operating a multi-facility health, fitness, childcare, and youth development portfolio across Hancock County. Core offerings include two full-service branches (Downtown Branch opened 1964 with two pools, gyms, racquetball courts, and indoor track; East Branch opened 2005 with five indoor tennis/pickleball courts, TechnoGym fitness center, and 24/7 access), the Early Learning Center (a $10M, 20,500-square-foot licensed childcare facility opening November 2025 with 320-child capacity), the ELC at Cory-Rawson, YABSS before/after school care, Discovery Center/YPAC short-term childcare, Riverside Pool outdoor aquatics, youth sports, swim lessons, personal training, and the YMCA 360 virtual fitness platform. Community programs include Feed-A-Child (117,192 meals distributed in 2024 under the United Way Halt Hunger initiative), Y on the Fly mobile outreach, the Worstell Family Center for Excellence for early childhood workforce development, and the foster family/kinship caregiver membership program with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of recurring membership fees (Youth, Young Adult, Adult, 2-Adult Household, Single-Parent Family, Family tiers plus corporate and insurance-based memberships via SilverSneakers, Silver&Fit, and Renew Active), program registration fees (childcare, sports leagues, swim lessons, camps, personal training, group fitness), facility and event rentals, day passes ($5-$20), annual campaign charitable donations (2026 theme: "No Place Like This Place"), and a Heritage Society planned-giving program. The YMCA sells corporate memberships to local employers including Marathon Petroleum, GSW Manufacturing, Loan Depot, Whirlpool, and Grob, and benefits from Nationwide YMCA Reciprocity for traveling members. Technology infrastructure is third-party rather than proprietary: Amilia for online registration/membership management, the YMCA 360 app for on-demand virtual fitness, and standard organizational tools. The organization operates under a Board of Directors (President Brigette Sadowski) with CEO Stephanie Parsons leading a staff of 200+, and is currently executing a $25 million capital campaign approved in 2017 to expand and renovate both branches.

Name

Findlay Family YMCA

Legal name

Findlay Family YMCA

Website

https://findlayymca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1888

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Findlay Family YMCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1888 in Findlay, Ohio, operating fitness facilities, licensed childcare, youth sports, and aquatics programs across two branches plus an Early Learning Center, serving 9,000+ members and the broader Hancock County community through diversified membership, program fees, corporate partnerships, and annual charitable campaigns.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Fitness and Recreation Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

Keywords

• Community fitness services
• Youth development programs
• Childcare services
• Nonprofit recreation center
• Aquatics programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Findlay

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Monthly and annual membership dues from individuals and families across six membership types including Youth, Young Adult, Adult, 2-Adult Household, Single-Parent Family, and Family memberships. Revenue also includes corporate membership fees paid by employers on behalf of employees.
2. Program Registration Fees: Fees for child care (Early Learning Center, YABSS), sports leagues, swim lessons, personal training, group fitness classes, camps, and special events like youth triathlon.
3. Annual Campaign Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations to the Open Doors Community Scholarship Campaign supporting financial assistance, Feed-A-Child, and community programs. The 2026 campaign is titled 'No Place Like This Place'.
4. Capital Campaign: Capital campaign for facility construction and renovation including the new Early Learning Center, East Branch renovations, and Downtown Branch rebuild.
5. Corporate Memberships: Corporate partnerships where employers provide discounted or subsidized YMCA memberships to employees as benefit packages, including Marathon Petroleum, GSW Manufacturing, Loan Depot, Gerken Companies, Whirlpool, Grob, and others.
6. Insurance-Based Memberships: Partnerships with insurance providers including SilverSneakers, Silver&Fit, and Renew Active where memberships may be covered or subsidized for eligible Medicare beneficiaries.
7. Planned Giving / Endowment: Heritage Society planned giving program including bequests, charitable trusts, appreciated assets, and outright gifts to endowment funds supporting youth scholarships and general operations.
8. Facility and Event Rentals: Revenue from party rentals (Basic Party, East Gym Party, Pool Party, Riverside Pool Party packages), court reservations, and meeting room rentals.
9. Day Passes: Daily access fees for non-members: Youth $5, College $7, Adult $10, Family $20. Limited to three visits per calendar year for Northwest Ohio residents.
10. Discovery Center and YPAC Childcare: Short-term childcare services during workouts: $6/child for Adult Members, free for Family Members, $10/child for non-members.
11. Personal Training: One-on-one and group personal training sessions: Members $35/hour or $300 for 10 sessions; Program Participants $65/hour or $550 for 10 sessions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Findlay Family YMCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating two main branches (Downtown and East) in Findlay, Ohio, offering memberships, fitness facilities (pools, gyms, tennis/pickleball courts, wellness centers), youth and adult sports, aquatics and swim lessons, before/after school childcare (YABSS), a new $10 million Early Learning Center, summer camps, personal training, group exercise, and community programs such as Feed-A-Child. The organization serves more than 9,000 members with financial assistance available through the Open Doors Program.

Product overview

Findlay Family YMCA is a nonprofit community organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of health, fitness, childcare, and youth development services across multiple facilities in Findlay, Ohio. The organization operates two main branches (Downtown and East), an Early Learning Center, and multiple childcare and outreach programs. Core offerings include fitness facilities with pools, gyms, and courts; youth sports and swim lessons; before/after school childcare; summer camps; personal training; and community programs like Feed-A-Child. The YMCA also offers YMCA 360, a virtual livestreaming fitness platform. Membership-based model with financial assistance available through the Open Doors Program. The $10 million Early Learning Center (opening November 2025) represents a major expansion of childcare services, complementing existing programs like YABSS, Discovery Center, and Y on the Fly mobile programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• YMCA 360: On-demand, livestreaming virtual fitness and learning service built specifically for YMCAs, accessible on mobile devices, TVs, streaming devices, and web.

Products and services

• Early Learning Center (ELC) A $10 million, 20,500-square-foot state-licensed childcare facility providing full- and part-time year-round care for children ages 6 weeks through fifth grade, with capacity for 320 children. Features infant rooms, toddler rooms, pre-K rooms, school-age room, cafeteria, and gross motor skills room.
• Downtown Branch Membership and Facilities Main fitness facility opened in 1964, centrally located near Marathon Petroleum headquarters. Features two indoor pools, whirlpool, steam rooms, two indoor gyms, racquetball courts, group exercise studios, personal training studio, weights and cardio equipment, and indoor track.
• East Branch Membership and Facilities Fitness facility opened in 2005 offering five indoor tennis and pickleball courts, TRX and cycling studios, gymnastics and judo gym, wellness center with extensive weight equipment, and a 24/7 access program for around-the-clock access during holidays.
• Youth Sports Programs Comprehensive youth sports including Flag Football, Gymnastics, Judo & Ballet, Youth Baseball & T-Ball, Youth Basketball, Youth Soccer, Youth Tennis, and Youth Volleyball.
• Swim Lessons Comprehensive aquatics program including Parent & Child (ages 6 months-3 years), Preschool Aquatics Levels 1-2, and various swim instruction levels taught by certified instructors.
• YABSS (YMCA After and Before School Sessions) Before and after-school childcare program for children kindergarten through 5th grade located at Chamberlin Hill and Wilson Vance intermediate schools, with school-day camps included.
• YMCA 360 Virtual Fitness Platform Virtual fitness and learning platform providing on-demand and livestreaming fitness classes accessible via mobile devices, TVs, streaming devices, and web. Built specifically for Ys by Y professionals. Free for YMCA members.
• Feed-A-Child Program Community outreach program providing free weekend meals to Findlay and Hancock County elementary students in need. Distributed 117,192 meals in 2024.
• Membership Programs Multiple membership tiers including Youth, Young Adult, Adult, 2-Adult Household, Single-Parent Family, Family, Corporate, Insurance-Based, and 24/7 Access options. Includes financial assistance through the Open Doors Program.
• Personal Training One-on-one and group personal training sessions with certified trainers, customizable programs including cardiovascular training, strength machines, free-weight training, balance and stability, core training, and nutrition counseling.
• Adult Tennis and Pickleball Racquet sports program at East Branch featuring five indoor tennis and pickleball courts, youth and adult programs, private lessons, and court reservations through partnership with University of Findlay.
• Worstell Family Center for Excellence YMCA-led initiative dedicated to strengthening Hancock County's early childhood workforce through professional development, CPR/First Aid certification training, Directors' Roundtables, and staff wellness programs.
• Discovery Center and YPAC Childcare Two-hour in-house childcare services: Discovery Center for children ages 6 weeks-6 years and YPAC for children ages 7-13 years at Downtown Branch, offering activities including rock wall and interactive games.
• Y on the Fly Mobile Outreach Mobile YMCA unit bringing games, activities, and enrichment to neighborhoods throughout Hancock County during summer months. Serves children ages 5-13 with hula hoops, Connect 4, GaGa Ball, and educational activities.
• Toddler Programs Enrichment activities for toddlers including Littlest Chef (ages 2-6), Toddler Art Zone (ages 2-6), Toddler Music Mania (ages 2-5), and Toddler Boot Camp (ages 2-6).
• ELC at Cory-Rawson Early Learning Center operated within Cory-Rawson Local Schools building in western Hancock County serving families since November 2023.
• Riverside Pool Outdoor pool facility at 231 McMannes Avenue open Memorial Day through Labor Day, featuring two pools, waterslide, splash pad, and diving well.
• Event Rentals and Parties Facility rentals including Basic Party, East Gym Party, Pool Party, and Riverside Pool Party packages for members and non-members.
• Heritage Society Planned Giving Program Planned giving program including bequests, charitable trusts, appreciated assets, and outright gifts to endowment funds supporting youth scholarships and general operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 117,192 meals distributed to food-insecure children in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Marathon Petroleum CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate membership partner providing employee wellness benefits. Marathon Petroleum is headquartered in Findlay near the Downtown Branch and represents a key employer relationship for the YMCA.
• GSW Manufacturing, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate membership partner providing employee wellness benefits.
• Loan DepotcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate membership partner providing employee wellness benefits.
• Whirlpool CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate membership partner providing employee wellness benefits.
• Ohio LogisticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate membership partner and Feed-A-Child community partner. Ohio Logistics provides warehouse space and volunteer support for packing events.
• United Way of Hancock CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeed-A-Child program is under the umbrella of United Way's Halt Hunger initiative. United Way provides donor funding and community coordination for childhood hunger programs.
• Great Scot Community MarketscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor for Feed-A-Child program, helping to fund free weekend meals for food-insecure children.
• West Ohio Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Feed-A-Child program providing food distribution support.
• Findlay City SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeed-A-Child distribution partner. Schools provide facilities and staff for weekend meal distribution to elementary students in need.
• University of FindlayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing greater access to tennis programming and resources, creating connection to local university. YMCA also has assistant women's tennis coach at the university.
• Blanchard Valley Regional Health CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement to provide YMCA with easement to access 40 feet of land north of East Branch facility for access road construction.
• Cory-Rawson Local SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA-operated Early Learning Center operates within Cory-Rawson Local Schools building, serving western Hancock County families since November 2023.
• SilverSneakers (Anthem, Humana)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance-based membership program offering free fitness center membership and customized classes for eligible older adults with participating insurance plans.
• Silver&Fit (Medicare Advantage)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance-based membership program offering low cost or no cost fitness facility access for eligible Medicare Advantage and group retiree beneficiaries.
• Renew Active (UnitedHealthcare)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFree fitness program for qualifying UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members providing facility access, group fitness classes, and online brain exercises.
• Ohio Department of Job and Family ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing memberships to foster families, kinship caregivers, and Bridges program participants. Foster/Kinship/Bridges applicants must first apply through ODJFS.
• Hancock Leadership Class of 2020minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerY on the Fly mobile program was launched as a collaboration between Findlay Family YMCA and Hancock Leadership Class of 2020 with support from community sponsors.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• The Little Gym: Franchised youth activity centers focused on gymnastics, motor-skill development, and parent-child classes. Comparable to the YMCA's gymnastics, judo, and youth sports instruction offerings, though at smaller scale and as a franchise model.

Direct peers

• Jewish Community Center Association: Network of community centers offering early childhood education, before/after-school care, aquatics, sports, and senior programming. Mirrors the YMCA's full-service community-center model across multiple age segments.
• YWCA USA: National nonprofit operating local affiliates that combine fitness, childcare, youth programming, and social-mission services. Highly comparable to the YMCA's integrated community-center model with overlapping programming and funding structure.
• KinderCare Learning Centers: Large national operator of licensed childcare and early learning centers serving infants through school-age children. Directly comparable to the YMCA's Early Learning Center and Cory-Rawson ELC, with similar capacity, age range, and working-family customer base.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: National provider of early childhood education, before/after-school care, and employer-sponsored childcare. Directly comparable to the YMCA's Early Learning Center and YABSS offerings, especially in serving working families and corporate-sponsored programs.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National nonprofit youth development organization offering afterschool programs, sports leagues, and childcare for school-age youth. Closely comparable to YMCA's youth development, sports, and community-outreach mission, with a similar member/family-based service model.

Broad incumbents

• 24 Hour Fitness: National chain fitness operator offering memberships, group classes, and family amenities. Comparable as a broad incumbent competitor in the membership fitness space where the YMCA competes for adult and family members.
• Life Time Fitness: National premium fitness operator offering pools, gyms, family programming, and youth sports/childcare. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the membership fitness category where YMCA competes, though Life Time operates commercially and across many markets rather than mission-driven locally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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