The Waterbury Young Men's Christian Association
Also known as Greater Waterbury YMCA
The Waterbury Young Men's Christian Association reported $10.8 million in revenue and $10.1 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $84.35 went to program services, $15.05 to management and general costs and $0.60 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 53.9% of the total. Government grants made up 38.6%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $312,257 (CEO). 4 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 43% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $10MFor context, the median across 2,433 covered unclassified charities: $88.27 programs, $11.68 management, $0.05 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $11MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 84.4% | 86.7% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 15.1% | 11.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 53.9% | 29.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 38.6% | 3.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 40.4% | 58.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $312,257 | $301,601 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 3.10% | 1.38% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 21.2 | 6.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 21 of 21 | 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
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseYmca youth development: the waterbury YMCA is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen. We believe that 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. Our YMCA programs such as child care, youth sports, camp programs and other youth programming, offer a range of experiences that enrich cognitive, social, physical and emotional growth. The waterbury YMCA child development center served over 270 children daily and 550 overall…
Healthy living: the YMCA is a leading advocate promoting health and well-being. We bring families closer together, encourage good health and foster connections through fitness, sports, fun, and shared interests. As a result, people in our community are receiving the support, guidance, and resources they need to achieve greater health in spirit, mind, and body. This is particularly important as our nation struggles with an obesity crisis, families struggle with work/life balance, and individuals search for personal fulfillment. Member services at the waterbury YMCA includes access and use of a…
Social responsibility: the waterbury YMCA believes in giving back and supporting our neighbors. We have been listening and responding to our community's most critical social needs. Ymca programs such as workforce, learn to swim, livestrong at the YMCA, and other programming are examples of how we deliver training, resources, and support that empower our neighbors to effect change, bridge gaps, and overcome obstacles. We engage YMCA members, participants, and volunteers in activities that strengthen our community and pave the way for future generations to thrive. The berkeley warner recreation…
Highest reported compensation
2024 · 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 | $283,870 | $0 | $28,387 | $312,257 |
| CFO Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $138,394 | $0 | $14,264 | $152,658 |
| Director of Operations Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $131,876 | $0 | $13,188 | $145,064 |
| Childcare Development Director Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $105,367 | $0 | $10,537 | $115,904 |
4 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from The Waterbury Young Men's Christian Association (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $422K (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
2024 · 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–1b21 · 21 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 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 5417
- Volunteers Part I, line 6121
Private foundation grants it received
3 private foundations reported grants to The Waterbury Young Men's Christian Association totaling $38,071 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 The Waterbury Young Men's Christian Association spent in 2024, $84.35 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of The Waterbury Young Men's Christian Association's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, The Waterbury Young Men's Christian Association reported that 84.4% of its $10.1 million in expenses went to program services, 15.1% to management and general and 0.6% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does The Waterbury Young Men's Christian Association pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation The Waterbury Young Men's Christian Association reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $312,257, for the role of CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does The Waterbury Young Men's Christian Association get its money?
Of $10.8 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 53.9% came from contributions and grants (including 38.6% from government grants) and 40.4% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is The Waterbury Young Men's Christian Association a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 06-0646988 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), 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
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202502659349301280 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202403109349300325 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202312989349300331 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202222379349300442 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202112749349301201 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202032599349301323 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 06-0646988: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.