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:

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

Families

Health and Well-being

Communities

Improve Lives

International Reach

Collaborations

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

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