PROGRAMS
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MEMBERSHIP
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The heart of the YMCA’s mission is to reach out and serve all people in our communities. Because the YMCA is community–based and believes that its programs and services should be available to everyone, we offer the “Membership For All” Program. This program offers a sliding fee scale that is designed to fit the financial situation of each individual and family in our community. Click here for a brochure.

INCOME-BASED RATE SCALE

HOW DO I APPLY?
Contact the Carl H. Lindner YMCA and complete a membership application.Verification of income will need to be provided by submitting a copy of your most recent tax return so that the amountof your membership fee canbe determined. Membership fees will be reviewed for eligibility once a year.

WHO WILL SEE THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION?
Personal financial information is handled in a confidential manner and will be seen and reviewed only by YMCA staff. No information is shared with any other agency or organization.

YMCA OF GREATER CINCINNATI METRO MEMBERSHIPS:

ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME
JOINING FEE
FAMILY
ADULT
ONE PARENT FAMILY
Standard Rate $150$83$56$73
$50,000 - $54,999$75$79$56$73
$45,000 - $49,999$75$73$56$69
$40,000 - $44,999$50

$68

$56

$64

$35,000 - $39,999

$50$66$52

$61

$30,000 - $34,999

$50

$64

$47

$59

$25,000 - $29,999

$25

$62

$44

$57

$20,000 - $24,999

$25

$60

$39

$54

$15,000 - $19,999

$25

$53

$29

$48

$14,999 and below

$25

$43

$23

$38

Metro Memberships allow you to use all 14 YMCA of Greater Cincinnati branches. Ohio State sales tax of 6.5% will be added to all membership fees.

CARL H. LINDNER FAMILY BRANCH ONLY MEMBERSHIPS:

JOINING FEE
RATE
Family

$150

$59

Senior Familiy
$150
$43
Adult
$125
$37
Senior Adult
$125
$30
One Parent Family
$150
$54
Youth/Teen
$50
$10

COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT PROGRAM

WHAT IS THE LIFE BUILDING PROGRAM?
Carl H.Lindner provided funds so the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati could provide residents of the West End who could not afford to join the YMCA an opportunity to participate and become members.The Life Building Program is a community service grant program based on your income and your ability to give back to the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati with your time and talents in exchange for reduced membership or camp fees.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE LIFE BUILDING PROGRAM?
Anyone who lives in the Carl H. Lindner YMCA service area and who can complete at least four service projects within a year is eligible. Membership fees will be reviewed for eligibility once a year.

HOW MUCH WILL I HAVE TO PAY FOR MEMBERSHIP?
The membership rate is based on your household income.The table below will be used to determine the amount you will be expected to pay on a monthly basis.The Life Building program grant pays the remaining portion of your membership fee in return for volunteer work.

LIFE BUILDING PROGRAM:

ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME
JOINING FEE
FAMILY
SENIOR FAMILY
ADULT
SENIOR ADULT
ONE PARENT FAMILY
Standard Rate
$150
$59
$43
$37
$30
$54
$50,000 - $54,999$75$56$41$37$30$54
$45,000 - $49,999$75$53$39$37$30$50
$40,000 - $44,999$50

$51

$37

$37

$30

$48

$35,000 - $39,999

$50$49$35$34$28

$46

$30,000 - $34,999

$50

$47

$33

$32

$26

$44

$25,000 - $29,999

$25

$45

$31

$30

$24

$42

$20,000 - $24,999

$25

$43

$29

$28

$22

$40

$15,000 - $19,999

$25

$41

$28

$27

$21

$38

$14,999 and below

$25

$39

$26

$25

$19

$36

Ohio State sales tax of 6.5% will be added to all membership fees.
If dues exceed resources, please request scholarship information.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY
Do you know someone who would like to be a member of the YMCA, but can not because of financial reasons? The YMCA has a scholarship program to assist members of our community to take advantage of all that the YMCA has to offer. The program is based on the income level of the applicant and the availability of funds raised through our Annual Support Campaign. For information on our scholarship Program or on how you can assist by contributing to our Annual Support Campaign, please contact Joe Calloway at 513.241.9622. Click here to download the YMCA's Access Financial Application PDF.

GUEST POLICY/ GUEST PASSES

  • A current YMCA member must accompany all guests.
  • All guests age 16 and over must present a photo ID and sign the Guest Registry at the beginning of each visit.
  • Guests are permitted to use the YMCA a maximum of three times per year.
  • Upon joining or renewing a YMCA membership, members will receive six complimentary guest passes.
  • Members visiting from other YMCAs more than 50 miles away may use the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati three times per month free of charge. Each additional use will be at the full guest fee.