COMMUNITY STRONG FOR ALL

For nearly 75 years, the Greater Austin YMCA has evolved to address each community’s greatest needs. From an expecting family searching for childcare to seniors playing pickleball, the Y touches every phase of life and nurtures happier, healthier people, a stronger community and a better world.

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INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES & CHILDREN RELY ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

FOR Y MEMBERSHIP

$2.5M

SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP, SUMMER CAMP, SWIM & COUNSELING

IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

8,000

KIDS ARE SAFER IN WATER THANKS TO

SWIM LESSONS & PROJECT S.A.F.E.

4,500

CHILDREN GAIN CONFIDENCE & MAKE NEW FRIENDS IN

YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES

Keeping Greater Austin Community Strong

We believe everyone deserves access to quality programs that are keeping our communities strong, from babies learning to seniors thriving.

As a proud 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we provide financial assistance and expanding access to the Y FOR ALL in Greater Austin.

Thoughtfully Inclusive. | Uniquely Designed for Every Phase of Life | Places You Can Be, Belong & Become.

Join us in making Greater Austin Strong FOR ALL! Your tax-deductible donation makes it possible! o speak with someone about a pledge, or to adjust or cancel your donation, please email development@austinymca.org and a representative will assist you within 5 business days.

Elevate Quality of Life in Central Texas

We make Central Texas one of the best places to live by improving total health and wellbeing, creating meaningful connections, assisting neighbors and inspiring all people to reach for their full potential. 

Empower & Educate Young People

We give equal access to quality education, enriching experiences and meaningful work to help children and young adults power their purpose toward a bright future. 

Expand Equitable Access

We build bridges to promote understanding, amplify community voices, and ensure equitable access to opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. 

Energize a Sustainable Future

We work to meet the needs of the present without compromising the future by forging a path to environmental and financial sustainability. 

a grandmother and grandson pick vegetables in a garden

Your Gift in Action

Our online donation site allows you to securely give to your local YMCA with a one-time, monthly, or pledge gift with any major credit card, or the option to be billed later to make your payment. 

Make a difference in your community each and every month. Become a Sustaining Giver and help create communities we all want to live in. 

Complete a printed or digital pledge form, which allows you to securely give to your local YMCA with a monthly, quarterly or annually pledged gift. Fill out the total amount and then installments will be spread out evenly through December 2025 based on your preferences.

Support a fellow Y fundraiser or set up your own personal fundraising page by visiting our Peer-to-Peer platform at

Checks, made out to the Greater Austin YMCA, can be mailed to:

Greater Austin YMCA
Attn: Development Department
55 N. IH 35
Austin, TX 78702

In the check’s memo section, please designate the allocation of your gift (i.e. East Communities Annual Campaign). You can also make a gift in person at the Welcome Center Desk of any local YMCA Center.

Our online stock donation form provides you instructions for securely transferring stock to the Greater Austin YMCA. Please contact your local Y leadership for more information.

You can give any amount (up to a maximum of $100,000) per year from your IRA directly to a qualified charity such as the Greater Austin YMCA without having to pay income taxes on the money. Gifts of any value $100,000 or less are eligible for this benefit and you can feel good knowing that you are making a difference at the Y. This popular gift option is commonly called the IRA charitable rollover, but you may also see it referred to as a qualified charitable distribution.