About the YMCA

THE NATION’S 2,686 YMCAs respond to critical social needs by drawing on our collective strength as of one of the largest not-for-profit community service organizations in the United States.

Today’s YMCAs serve thousands of U.S. communities, uniting 21 million children and adults of all ages, races, faiths, backgrounds, abilities and income levels. Our reach and impact can be seen in the millions of lives we touch every year. Across the nation, YMCAs are committed to helping:

• Children and youth deepen positive values, their commitment to service and their motivation to learn
• Families build stronger bonds, spend time together and become more engaged with their communities
• Individuals strengthen their spiritual, mental and physical well-being

At every stage of life, YMCAs are there to help children, families and individuals reach their full potential.

TODAY’S YMCAs
Members	20,916,698
17 and under	9,422,524
18 and over	11,494,174
Men	10,426,328
Women	10,490,370
Volunteers	548,926
Total revenue	$5.96 billion
Contributed income	$976 million
Government grants/contracts	$626 million
Number of YMCAs	2,686

Embracing Our Commitment to…

Children and Youth

• Nearly 10 million children ages 17 and under engage in a wealth of enriching YMCA activities.
• Together, YMCAs are the nation’s largest provider of child care, with nearly 10,000 child care sites across the country that provide high-quality, affordable care to more than 500,000 children.

Families

• YMCAs help families build bonds, connect with community resources and become strong and self-sufficient.
• For more than eight decades, YMCAs have offered Adventure Guides and similar programs that bring parents and children together.

Health and Well-being

• YMCAs are collectively the nation’s largest providers of health and well-being programs.
• YMCAs are working to promote healthy living for millions of Americans through YMCA Activate America®. Learn more about YMCA Activate America.

Communities

• Financial assistance—made possible annually by more than $1.6 billion in public and private support, as well as YMCA members—opens all YMCA programs to those in need.
• Volunteer founded and volunteer led, YMCAs depend on the generosity and dedication of their 548,926 volunteers across the United States.

Improve Lives

• America’s 2,686 YMCAs are collectively one of the largest not-for-profit community service organizations in the United States.
• 64 million households and 32 million children ages 14 and under live within three miles of a YMCA, while 1,518 YMCAs serve communities where the median family income is below the U.S. average.

International Reach

• The YMCA is one of the largest volunteer organizations in the world, serving more than 45 million people in 124 countries. Learn more about YMCA World Service.

Collaborations

• The nation’s YMCAs collectively represent one of the largest collaborative organizations in the country.

COLLABORATIONS	Number of YMCAs
Schools
Charter Schools	498
Colleges	1,014
Community Colleges	800
Elementary Schools	1,815
High Schools	1,460
Home School Programs	925
Middle Schools	1,444
Churches	1,553
Community Health and Well-being Coalitions	822
Government Agencies
County	1,000
Federal	430
Local	1,265
State	781
Hospitals	1,148
Human Service Agencies	502
Juvenile Courts	515
Libraries	463
Low-Income Public Housing	409
Museums	179
Neighborhood Associations	507
Parks and Recreation	1,245
Rehabilitation/Medical Centers	435
Theaters	134
Youth Agencies	661

Read A Closer Look at the YMCA for more information about the reach and impact of the YMCA in communities throughout the U.S.

FAQs

For more information, see Frequently Asked Questions About the YMCA.

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