Glow Young Men's Christian Association
Also known as Glow YMCA
Glow Young Men's Christian Association reported $10.9 million in revenue and $7.4 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending August 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $93.96 went to program services, $5.22 to management and general costs and $0.82 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 49.1% of the total. Government grants made up 40.9%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $131,064 (CFO). 1 person received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 174% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending August 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $7.4MFor 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
The fiscal year ending August 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $11MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 94.0% | 86.7% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 5.2% | 11.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.8% | 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 | 49.1% | 29.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 40.9% | 3.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 44.3% | 58.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $131,064 | $301,601 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.77% | 1.38% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 11.9 | 6.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 13 of 13 | 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 expenseThe Y is a leading voice on 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. Our programs are accessible, affordable and open to all faiths, backgrounds, abilities and income…
Our 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's 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 Universal Pre-K, School Aged Child Care, Summer Recreation, and Summer Day Camps offer a range of experiences that enrich cognitive, social, physical and emotional growth. Net Revenues include subsidies and direct financial assistance that…
Our YMCA believes in giving back and supporting our neighbors. We have been listening and responding to our community's most critical needs for more than 100 years. Y programs, such as Challenger Sports, Lift It Up, and Spinal Injury Bike program, are examples of how we deliver training, resources and support that empower our neighbors to effect change, bridge gaps and overcome obstacles
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFO Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $106,664 | $0 | $24,400 | $131,064 |
| CEO Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $67,462 | $0 | $4,047 | $71,509 |
1 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Glow Young Men's Christian Association (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $3.7M (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–1b13 · 13 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 5429
- Volunteers Part I, line 6175
Private foundation grants it received
3 private foundations reported grants to Glow Young Men's Christian Association totaling $210K 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 Glow Young Men's Christian Association spent in FY2025, $93.96 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Glow Young Men's Christian Association's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending August 30, 2025, Glow Young Men's Christian Association reported that 94.0% of its $7.4 million in expenses went to program services, 5.2% to management and general and 0.8% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Glow Young Men's Christian Association pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Glow Young Men's Christian Association reported for one person in the fiscal year ending August 30, 2025 was $131,064, for the role of CFO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Glow Young Men's Christian Association get its money?
Of $10.9 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending August 30, 2025, 49.1% came from contributions and grants (including 40.9% from government grants) and 44.3% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Glow Young Men's Christian Association a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 16-0743230 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 August 30, 2025, object 202621619349301002 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 30, 2024, object 202501619349301120 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023, object 202411239349301336 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2022, object 202331749349300428 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2021, object 202231439349300733 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2020, object 202141759349300634 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 16-0743230: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.