West Suburban Young Men's Christian Association
Also known as West Suburban YMCA
West Suburban Young Men's Christian Association reported $16.0 million in revenue and $14.8 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $87.76 went to program services, $9.15 to management and general costs and $3.09 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 90.5% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $343,453 (President/CEO). 6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 85% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $15MFor context, the median across 3,614 covered human services charities: $88.27 programs, $11.52 management, $0.21 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $16M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$5.27 $842K
- Government grants$3.64 $582K
- Program service revenue$90.30 $14M
- Investment income$0.79 $127K
Other revenue was negative: −$37,104. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 87.8% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.32 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 8.9% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 90.5% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $343,453 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.33% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 12.5 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 17 of 18 | 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
2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseYouth Development - Our YMCA is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen. We believe all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That is why we help young people cultivate the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement. Our YMCA programs, such as childcare, preschool, youth sports, and day and overnight camps, serve thousands of children annually and offer a range of experiences that enrich social-emotional, cognitive and physical growth. Expenses include subsidies…
Healthy Living - The West Suburban YMCA is committed to improving America's health and well-being, community by community. We bring families closer together, encourage good health, and foster connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. As a result, over 20,000 people in our community are receiving the support, guidance and resources they need to achieve greater health in spirit, mind and body. In addition, we offer specialized programs for cancer survivors, those with disabilities, and older adults. This is particularly important as our nation struggles with chronic disease…
Social Responsibility - Our YMCA believes in giving back and supporting our neighbors. We have been listening and responding to our community's most critical social needs for more than 140 years. Through mission-based programs, such as subsidized housing, we deliver training, resources, and support that empower our neighbors to effect change, bridge gaps, and overcome obstacles. In 2025 we engaged thousands of YMCA members, participants and volunteers in activities that strengthen our community and pave the way for future generations to thrive. Our financial aid program has reached an…
Highest reported compensation
2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President/CEO Director/trustee, officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $285,637 | $0 | $57,816 | $343,453 |
| Chief Operating Officer Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $177,383 | $0 | $38,419 | $215,802 |
| Chief Development officer Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $153,168 | $0 | $23,894 | $177,062 |
| CFO Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $142,458 | $0 | $34,508 | $176,966 |
| Chief Human Resource officer Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $150,524 | $0 | $26,086 | $176,610 |
| VP of Association Member Engagement & Wellness Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $104,199 | $0 | $20,426 | $124,625 |
6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from West Suburban Young Men's Christian Association (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $515K (Part IX, line 5).
7 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2025 · 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–1b18 · 17 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 5640
- Volunteers Part I, line 6491
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| MEO'Brien & Sons Inc Playground equipment supply and installation | $450,061 |
| Spotlite Cleaning Systems Inc Cleaning Services | $244,070 |
| Wolfoods Inc Camp food service management | $222,112 |
| BNMC (Bredy Network Management Corporation) IT Consultant | $139,806 |
| Ieraci Landscaping Inc Landscaping | $116,147 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 6 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
8 private foundations reported grants to West Suburban Young Men's Christian Association totaling $89,457 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 West Suburban Young Men's Christian Association spent in 2025, $87.76 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of West Suburban Young Men's Christian Association's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, West Suburban Young Men's Christian Association reported that 87.8% of its $14.8 million in expenses went to program services, 9.1% to management and general and 3.1% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does West Suburban Young Men's Christian Association pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation West Suburban Young Men's Christian Association reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $343,453, for the role of President/CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does West Suburban Young Men's Christian Association get its money?
Of $16.0 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 8.9% came from contributions and grants (including 3.6% from government grants) and 90.5% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is West Suburban Young Men's Christian Association a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 04-2104783 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, 2025. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2025: Form 990 for calendar year 2025, object 202611669349301376 · read the filing · XML
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202501639349301030 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202411639349301406 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202322379349301342 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202201929349301550 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202102439349300420 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202022809349300137 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 04-2104783: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.