About YPurchasing

YPurchasing Impact Statement

Advocating responsible spending and serving as a steward for all YMCAs by ensuring the best possible pricing, quality products and services to make an impact on the YMCAs advancement of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Who We Are

YPurchasing is a group purchasing organization focused on the purchase of indirect goods for YMCAs across America. Some categories include: fitness equipment, office supplies, janitorial supplies, direct and indirect expenses, and related services used by organizations at their individual locations.

Meet the YPurchasing Team

Good to Know

192 YPurchasing members represent 3,741 locations
42 YPurchasing members are Top 100 YMCAs by Revenue
YPurchasing members are located in 34 states Coast to Coast
4 elected board members means equal Y representation
Consistant pricing on goods, regardless of organization size
YPurchasing is an LLC and taxed as a corporation
360+ YMCAs participated in YPG's COVID Relief Program during COVID

YPurchasing at a Glance

We are a for-profit cooperative buying association owned by its members. Members pool their individual purchases to create large volume leverage. Based on their size, these purchases earn significant discounts and rebates from over 100 suppliers. YPurchasing Members purchase over $75 million dollars annually in a wide variety of spending categories.

Savings Categories for YMCAs

YPurchasing negotiates contracts with local, regional and national vendors to ensure your Y receives the lowest pricing, regardless of their size or location. YPurchasing members can request categories and we will do our best to implement them. We also host successful reverse auctions to reduce costs for YMCAs. Have an idea for a new savings category? Let us know!

  • Fitness Equipment
  • Office Supplies
  • Coffee
  • Waste
  • Janitorial Supplies
  • Pest Control
  • Mats
  • Towels & Linens
  • Copiers & Printers
  • AED’s & First Aid
  • Early Childhood & Education
  • Energy
  • Facilities Maintenance (MRO)
  • Fitness Accessories
  • Fitness – Design & Layout
  • Fitness – Flooring
  • Fitness – Virtual
  • Food Distribution
  • Furniture
  • HVAC Filters (MRO)
  • Lighting (MRO)
  • Member Key Tags
  • Merchant Card Recovery
  • MFSB (Multi-function school buses)
  • Payroll & HR
  • Play & Recreation
  • PPE Products
  • Pool & Lifeguard Supplies
  • Print / Promotion / Apparel
  • Telecom
  • Vehicles

 

For YMCAs Coast-to-Coast

YPurchasing members can be found all across the USA. Regardless of size or location, we can help you reduce costs on the items and services you use every day. Call us today to get a free cost analysis and join the largest (and fastest growing) savings co-op for YMCAs!