bronx house

What bronx house does

Bronx House is a 100+ year-old nonprofit Jewish-affiliated community center headquartered at 990 Pelham Parkway South in the Bronx, NY, with a second site at 2222 Wallace Avenue for early-childhood programs and a satellite at 2425 Williamsbridge Road for older-adult services. It operates nine core program lines: a 4,000 sq ft Fitness & Wellness Center; an indoor heated Aquatics program with swim lessons for all ages (including a Bronx House Swim Academy credentialed through the American Red Cross); a Performing Arts School (music, dance, drama, visual arts); summer Day Camps at the 100-acre Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds in Rockland County (Fun Bunch, Adventurers, Explorers, Teen Camp); Early Childhood programs (3-K and Pre-K for All, Summer Fun) in partnership with the NYC Department of Education; an Afterschool Program and SONYC-funded sites at three middle schools; a Tween & Teen Center with SAT prep and college tours; Youth Sports; and the Weinberg Older Adult Center plus Pelham Parkway NORC program for adults 60+.

The organization's revenue model is hybrid and nonprofit, combining membership and program fees, camp tuition, early-childhood tuition, government grants (NYC Department for the Aging, NYC DYCD, NYC Department of Education, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, NYS Council on the Arts), foundation and corporate philanthropy (UJA-Federation, Capital One, Con Edison, NY Yankees Foundation, NY Community Trust, Hyde & Watson Foundation), and tax-deductible donations. Pricing follows a two-tier member/non-member structure with scholarships, daily guest passes at $15, and multi-week unit pricing for swim and camp programs (e.g., Teen Camp full season $3,850 member / $4,050 community). Its go-to-market is community-led: direct in-person engagement at its facilities, referrals from NYC public schools and municipal agencies, and organic social on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X, and Bluesky. Technology is limited to a CapturePoint online registration portal and standard office tools; no proprietary technology platform is identified.

Bronx House is governed by a Board of Directors led by President Mark J. Hausner and executive-managed by CEO Sinclair Hollingsworth, COO Yasmin Brown, and CPO Deirdre Warren, with dedicated directors across each program line. The institution differentiates itself through its multi-generational programming span (early childhood through older adults) under one operational umbrella, its 100+ year Bronx brand, and its exclusive 60+ year access to the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds — factors that produce high participant lifecycle value but limited technology leverage and high dependency on municipal funding.

Name

bronx house

Legal name

Bronx House

Website

https://bronxhouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Bronx House is a 100+ year-old nonprofit community center in the Bronx, NY offering multi-generational educational, fitness, aquatics, performing arts, camp, early-childhood, afterschool, and older-adult programs to Bronx residents from infancy through age 60+, funded by a mix of program fees, NYC municipal contracts, foundation grants, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Center Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Independent Living with Supportive Services (Light ADL/IADL Support) (HLADAAAE)

Keywords

• Community center services
• Early childhood education
• Aquatics swim instruction
• Performing arts education
• Older adult services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bronx

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual and monthly fitness center and facility memberships providing access to fitness center, pool, gymnasium, and group fitness classes
2. Program and Class Fees: Fees for swim lessons, fitness classes, personal training, and other recreational programs
3. Summer Camp Tuition: Day camp fees for multiple programs (Fun Bunch, Adventurers, Explorers, Teen Camp) with member and community pricing
4. Government Grants and Funding: Funding from NYC Department for the Aging, NYC Department of Youth and Community Development, NYC Department of Education, and other government sources
5. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations supporting camp scholarships and general operations
6. Early Childhood Program Fees: Extended day program fees for Pre-K families requiring additional hours

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bronx House is a nonprofit community center delivering educational, health, recreational, and cultural programming across all age groups in the Bronx. Core sellable offerings include a Fitness & Wellness Center, an indoor heated Aquatics Program with swim lessons, a Performing Arts School (music, dance, drama, visual arts), age-tiered Summer Day Camp Programs, Early Childhood Programs (3-K/Pre-K for All), an Afterschool Program for grades K-7, a Tween & Teen Center, Youth Sports, and the Weinberg Older Adult Center with Pelham Parkway NORC supportive services. Programs are delivered primarily in person at Bronx House facilities and partner school sites, with member and community pricing tiers and free access points funded by city agencies.

Product overview

Bronx House is a community center offering a multi-program portfolio of educational, recreational, and wellness services. The core offerings include a Fitness & Wellness Center (4,000 sq ft gym), Aquatics Program (indoor heated pool with swim lessons), Performing Arts School (music, dance, drama), Day Camp Programs, Early Childhood education (3-K/Pre-K), Afterschool Programs, Teen Center, Youth Sports, and Weinberg Older Adult Center. These programs operate from facilities at 990 Pelham Parkway South and 2222 Wallace Avenue in the Bronx, with day camp held at Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds in Rockland County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Weinberg Older Adult Center at Bronx House: A vibrant, inclusive space where adults 60 and better can stay active, connect with friends, and enjoy meaningful experiences. Funded by NYC Department for the Aging.
• Pelham Parkway NORC
• Bronx House School for Performing Arts
• Bronx House Swim Academy

Products and services

• Fitness & Wellness Center A 4,000 square foot fitness facility offering cardio equipment, free weights, selectorized machines, and functional training space with professional staff guidance, group fitness classes, personal training, and member/community pricing tiers.
• Aquatics Program Indoor heated pool offering swim lessons for all ages from toddlers to adults, including parent-child classes, learn-to-swim programs, private lessons, special needs private lessons, and American Red Cross certification courses including lifeguard training.
• Performing Arts School Comprehensive performing arts education offering private and semi-private lessons, group music instruction, dance studio classes, drama, and visual arts programs with financial aid available.
• Day Camp Programs Summer day camp held at Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds in Rockland County featuring age-based programs: Fun Bunch (grades 1-2), Adventurers (grades 3-4), Explorers (grades 5-6), and Teen Camp (grades 7-10), with activities including swimming, archery, high ropes, STEM, and day trips.
• Early Childhood Programs Early childhood education including 3-K for All and Pre-K for All (NYC Department of Education partnership), plus Summer Fun program for ages 3.5-5, with extended day options available.
• Afterschool Program (ASP) After-school program for kindergarten through 7th grade operating Monday-Friday 2:30-6:30 pm, featuring activities including Creative Lab (Art), Brain Boost (Homework Help), Rhythm & Moves (Dance), STEM, swimming, and drama, with bus pickup from local schools. Includes free SONYC programs at partner middle schools funded through NYC DYCD.
• Teen Center Tween and teen program for grades 5-12 offering teen basketball, swimming, fitness access, and free SAT prep courses, plus college tours and activities.
• Youth Sports Indoor sports programs teaching fundamental skills through games and activities, including basketball clinics and intramural leagues for various age groups.
• Weinberg Older Adult Center Senior center for adults 60+ offering light fitness classes, creative arts, weekly swimming, health workshops, lunch program with kosher and non-kosher options, technology support via Tech Cafe, and transportation services, plus the Pelham Parkway NORC program providing case management for aging-in-place support at Pelham Parkway Houses and 2440 Boston Road Plaza.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UJA-Federation of New YorkcoreOthersMajor organizational partner supporting Bronx House's mission and programs through federation funding
• United Neighborhood HousecoreOthersPartnership supporting community programming and advocacy for settlement houses and community centers
• FOJP Service Corp. - HRAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner
• Human Service CouncilminorOthersMembership organization representing human service agencies in NYC
• JCC Association of North AmericacoreOthersAssociation membership providing resources, standards, and support for Jewish Community Centers
• NYC Department for the AgingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary funder for Weinberg Older Adult Center and Pelham Parkway NORC programs. Provides operating funds and programmatic guidance.
• NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary funder for SONYC afterschool programs and teen programming. Provides funding for free community programs.
• NYC Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Pre-K for All program, school-based SONYC afterschool sites, and Learning Partners initiative
• 49th Precinct NYPDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal police precinct partnership for community relations and safety initiatives
• Henry Kaufmann CampgroundscoreOthers100-acre rustic campgrounds in Rockland County providing exclusive outdoor facilities for Bronx House day camp programs for over 60 years

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan: Upper Manhattan JCC offering a comparable multi-program community center model (fitness, aquatics, performing arts, early childhood, older adult services). Closest like-for-like comparable within the JCC network in New York.
• 92nd Street Y (92Y): Historic New York community and cultural center with fitness, aquatics, early childhood, performing arts, and senior programming — the same multi-generational operating model that Bronx House pursues, but in Manhattan.
• JCC of Staten Island: JCC offering fitness, early childhood, camp, and senior services in a single NYC borough — directly comparable operating model to Bronx House, although in a different borough.
• West Side YMCA (YMCA of Greater New York): Full-service YMCA branch offering fitness, aquatics, early childhood, afterschool, and older adult services — directly overlapping Bronx House's program mix in the same New York metro.
• Riverdale Y: Bronx-adjacent community center offering fitness, early childhood, camp, and senior programming with similar municipal funding relationships through NYC agencies.
• Kingsbridge Heights Community Center: Bronx-based settlement house offering youth, senior, and community programming with comparable NYC agency funding streams (DYCD, DFTA).
• Henry Street Settlement: Lower East Side settlement house offering community-based programs across the lifespan (youth, seniors, arts, workforce) — a directly comparable NYC nonprofit settlement model to Bronx House.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Greater New York: Multi-branch umbrella operator offering the same suite of community center services across NYC. A larger, broader incumbent whose branches compete with Bronx House for the same fitness and youth customers.
• Boys & Girls Club of America: National nonprofit network operating youth development, afterschool, and teen programming. Multiple NYC-area clubs overlap directly with Bronx House's SONYC, teen, and youth sports offerings.

Others

• United Neighborhood Houses: Network organization supporting NYC settlement houses and community centers (including Bronx House as a member). Acts as a coordinating body and advocate rather than a direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/mybronxhouse
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/BronxHouseCommunityCenter/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/bronxhouse
• Instagraminstagram.com/bronx_house
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bronx-house

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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