YMCA of the North Shore
YMCA of the North Shore reported $83.8 million in revenue and $76.0 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $94.93 went to program services, $3.25 to management and general costs and $1.82 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 63.3% of the total. Government grants made up 22.6%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $568,227 (President & Chief Executive Officer). 32 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 72% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $76MFor 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 $84MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 94.9% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 3.2% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.8% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.06 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 29.7% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 22.6% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 63.3% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $568,227 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.75% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 32 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 18.3 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 32 of 32 | 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 - At the Y, we believe that all kids have amazing potential. Values and skills learned early are vital building blocks for life. Young people deserve an opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. From the youngest in our child care programs to the teens in our leadership development initiatives, the Y gives kids and teens a safe place to belong, building confidence and learning positive behaviors grounded in our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Childcare - As the region's largest provider of high-quality affordable childcare…
Healthy Living - At the Y, we believe that being healthy means more than simply being physically active. It is about maintaining a balanced spirit, mind and body. The Y is a leading voice on health and well-being issues, a leader in fighting chronic disease, and committed to empowering people to lead fuller lives. We bring families closer together, promote healthy living, and foster connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. As a result, millions of youth, adults and families receive the support, guidance and resources they need to become and stay healthy. Membership and…
Social Responsibility - At the Y, we believe that when we work together, we move individuals, families and communities forward. Since 1858, our Y has responded to society's most pressing needs by developing innovative, community-based solutions and uniting people from all walks of life to participate in and work for positive social change. Whether advocating for healthy food options for underserved communities, or giving people an affordable place to live, the Y is committed to empowering people with the resources and support needed to live healthy, connected and secure lives. Residence - Our…
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 & Chief Executive Officer Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $503,970 | $0 | $64,257 | $568,227 |
| Chief Financial Officer / Executive Vice President Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $314,301 | $0 | $61,592 | $375,893 |
| Chief Operations Officer Key employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $251,184 | $0 | $51,568 | $302,752 |
| Chief Advancement Officer Key employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $204,869 | $0 | $24,873 | $229,742 |
| Chief Marketing Officer Key employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $188,051 | $0 | $37,008 | $225,059 |
| Executive Director Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $182,539 | $0 | $21,988 | $204,527 |
| Executive Director of Education Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $171,597 | $0 | $28,929 | $200,526 |
| Executive Director Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $167,469 | $0 | $27,912 | $195,381 |
32 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from YMCA of the North Shore (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.9M (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–1b32 · 32 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 26Yes
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- 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 52,433
- Volunteers Part I, line 6420
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| Cummings Properties Building Lease | $254,813 |
| SV Design Architect | $205,988 |
| Timothy S Hopkins Catering Event Catering | $153,829 |
| Sundance Screenprints Program Supplies | $129,943 |
| Trident Building LLC Construction | $120,840 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 5 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
24 private foundations reported grants to YMCA of the North Shore totaling $478K 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 YMCA of the North Shore spent in 2025, $94.93 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of YMCA of the North Shore's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, YMCA of the North Shore reported that 94.9% of its $76.0 million in expenses went to program services, 3.2% to management and general and 1.8% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does YMCA of the North Shore pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation YMCA of the North Shore reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $568,227, for the role of President & Chief Executive Officer (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does YMCA of the North Shore get its money?
Of $83.8 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 29.7% came from contributions and grants (including 22.6% from government grants) and 63.3% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is YMCA of the North Shore a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 04-2104913 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 202621359349305802 · read the filing
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202501359349301335 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202411369349305101 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202341329349305764 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202211319349303736 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202141339349303494 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202012809349300646 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 04-2104913: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.