Merrimack Valley Young Men's Christian Association
Merrimack Valley Young Men's Christian Association reported $24.8 million in revenue and $22.7 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $86.86 went to program services, $12.19 to management and general costs and $0.95 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 70.9% of the total. Government grants made up 12.8%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $335,956 (CEO). 7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 87% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $23MFor context, the median across 212 covered youth development charities: $83.69 programs, $11.78 management, $4.53 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $25MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 86.9% | 82.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.03 | $0.07 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 27.1% | 80.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 12.8% | 5.5% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 70.9% | 6.6% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $335,956 | $274,234 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.48% | 1.76% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 14.6 | 15.4 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 22 of 22 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseYouth development - through camps, child care, youth programming, swim lessons, and teen leadership development, and jobs the y impacts the lives of thousands of young people. Unique outdoor experiences are offered at our three camp locations, giving children, teens and young adults a transformational experience to learn skills, build confidence, and create positive relationships. More than 750 children participate in daily child care and after-school programs where the YMCA provides an enriching environment that is built for learning and growing in a safe, supportive space. External…
Healthy living - the YMCA is making healthy lives accessible and achievable for all. Community-based pricing and financial assistance means that the y provides membership for all, giving families access to fitness centers, exercise programs, chronic disease prevention, swimming, sports and recreation. More than 50,000 people of all ages are impacted by these programs each year
Social responsibilty - the YMCA food and housing programs are a vital lifeline for individuals and families. More than 350,000 pounds of food is distributed directly to families and seniors through weekly and monthly food pantries and meal programs. The YMCA-run single room occupancy housing program supports 70 men with housing, health care resources, and job training
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $299,060 | $0 | $36,896 | $335,956 |
| CFO Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $196,727 | $0 | $30,742 | $227,469 |
| COO Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $202,270 | $0 | $24,347 | $226,617 |
| CHRO Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $169,483 | $0 | $21,479 | $190,962 |
| VP Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $137,304 | $0 | $22,886 | $160,190 |
| EXEC. DIR. CAMPING Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $129,625 | $0 | $15,630 | $145,255 |
| EXEC. DIR. CHILDCARE Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $101,941 | $0 | $23,419 | $125,360 |
7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Merrimack Valley Young Men's Christian Association (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $829K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b22 · 22 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5731
- Volunteers Part I, line 6795
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| EASY TRANSPORTATION Transportation | $616,900 |
| METHUEN SCHOOL NUTRITION Food service | $408,441 |
| PORTLAND YACHT SERVICES Boat construction | $351,920 |
| GORDON FOOD SERVICE Food service | $309,512 |
| SYSTEM4 OF BOSTON Cleaning services | $260,552 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 13 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
3 private foundations reported grants to Merrimack Valley Young Men's Christian Association totaling $30,500 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 Merrimack Valley Young Men's Christian Association spent in FY2025, $86.86 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Merrimack Valley Young Men's Christian Association's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, Merrimack Valley Young Men's Christian Association reported that 86.9% of its $22.7 million in expenses went to program services, 12.2% to management and general and 1.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Merrimack Valley Young Men's Christian Association pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Merrimack Valley Young Men's Christian Association reported for one person in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 was $335,956, for the role of CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Merrimack Valley Young Men's Christian Association get its money?
Of $24.8 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, 27.1% came from contributions and grants (including 12.8% from government grants) and 70.9% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Merrimack Valley Young Men's Christian Association a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 04-2104378 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, object 202632309349302018 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, object 202501819349300140 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, object 202421669349301702 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, object 202321869349301107 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, object 202202089349301025 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, object 202131669349300443 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 04-2104378: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.