Young Men's Christian Association of Central New York
Young Men's Christian Association of Central New York reported $28.3 million in revenue and $26.1 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $87.91 went to program services, $9.32 to management and general costs and $2.77 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 81.1% of the total. Government grants made up 11.1%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $286,484 (Chief Executive Officer). 7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 76% between 2020 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $26MFor 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 $28MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 87.9% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 2.8% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.15 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 17.5% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 11.1% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 81.1% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $286,484 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.10% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 13.8 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 20 of 20 | 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 expenseHealthy Living: The YMCA of Central New York aims to improve our region's health by providing programs and activities that promote overall well-being, no matter where someone is on their journey toward better health. And when people feel their best and have fulfilling lifestyles, their communities become stronger, too. Our Safety Around Water program teaches essential water safety skills, opening up a world of possibilities to satisfying youthful curiosity in a safe, structured environment. We strive to strengthen the bond-and bridge the gap-between traditional healthcare and community-based…
Youth Development: Our YMCA is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen in Central New York. From cradle to career, the Y empowers young people to lead inspired, successful lives. Child care and early learning programs at the Y focus on comprehensively nurturing child development by building foundational skills, fostering healthy relationships and boosting self-reliance, all in a safe and supportive environment. Our leadership and academic enrichment programs throughout Onondaga County help thousands of young people build the skills and confidence not only to reach their…
Social Responsibility: Our Y believes our communities are strongest when everyone is included and has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We welcome and connect people of all generations, backgrounds and perspectives, and we've been committed to addressing issues that people face to create positive change since 1858. We work to provide kids, families and our community with the resources and opportunities they need to learn, grow and thrive. Through our programs, we deliver training, resources and support which empowers our neighbors to effect change, bridge gaps and overcome…
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $262,471 | $0 | $24,013 | $286,484 |
| Chief Financial Officer Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $200,284 | $0 | $26,824 | $227,108 |
| District Vice President Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $152,973 | $0 | $33,721 | $186,694 |
| Senior Vice President Program Development & Growth Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $153,550 | $0 | $21,041 | $174,591 |
| VP of Marketing and Communications Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $114,646 | $0 | $22,406 | $137,052 |
| Controller Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $107,132 | $0 | $28,963 | $136,095 |
| Chief People & Culture Officer Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $116,531 | $0 | $11,653 | $128,184 |
7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Young Men's Christian Association of Central New York (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $514K (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
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–1b20 · 20 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 51,639
- Volunteers Part I, line 6158
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| DAXKO Accounting & operations software | $332,281 |
| Hill & Markes Food service | $268,539 |
| LEDTOMORROW Contractor | $143,500 |
| Peterson Plumbing & Heating Plumbing | $107,665 |
| Northland Communications Internet/Telecommunications Provider | $104,689 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 5 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
2 private foundations reported grants to Young Men's Christian Association of Central New York totaling $1,176 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 Young Men's Christian Association of Central New York spent in 2025, $87.91 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Young Men's Christian Association of Central New York's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, Young Men's Christian Association of Central New York reported that 87.9% of its $26.1 million in expenses went to program services, 9.3% to management and general and 2.8% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Young Men's Christian Association of Central New York pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Young Men's Christian Association of Central New York reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $286,484, for the role of Chief Executive Officer (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Young Men's Christian Association of Central New York get its money?
Of $28.3 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 17.5% came from contributions and grants (including 11.1% from government grants) and 81.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Young Men's Christian Association of Central New York a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 15-0532278 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 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 202641259349302199 · read the filing
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202511339349308366 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202411649349300316 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202322009349301007 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202231329349304533 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202101339349304680 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 15-0532278: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.