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Summit Area Young Men's Christian Association a Nj Nonprofit Corporation

Also known as Summit Area YMCA

Summit, NJ · EIN 22-1487392 · 501(c)(3) · Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Latest filing: Form 990 for calendar year 2025 (tax year 2025) · View the filing · Correct or respond

Summit Area Young Men's Christian Association a Nj Nonprofit Corporation reported $19.9 million in revenue and $18.7 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $81.66 went to program services, $14.62 to management and general costs and $3.72 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 90.6% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $269,314 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 29% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.

Where $100 of spending went

Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $19M

For 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 $20M

The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades

2025 filing. Median across 3,614 covered charities in this category, from their latest filings.
Measure2025Median
Program services
Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A)
81.7%87.2%
Management & general
Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A)
14.6%11.4%
Fundraising
Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A)
3.7%0.2%
Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions
Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h
$0.51$0.02
Contributions & grants share of revenue
Part VIII 1h ÷ 12
6.8%20.6%
Government grants share of revenue
Part VIII 1e ÷ 12
0.0%2.4%
Program service revenue share
Part VIII 2g ÷ 12
90.6%70.8%
Highest reported compensation
Part VII-A, columns D–F
$269,314$274,992
Highest compensation as share of expenses
Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A)
1.44%1.18%
People paid over $100,000
Part VII, line 2
66
Net assets, in months of expenses
Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses
22.96.9
Independent voting board members
Part VI 1a–1b
20 of 20100.0%

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 expense
$9.0M expenses · 58.7% of program spending · revenue $9.8M

Youth development - we offer camp to childcare to after school activities to sports for children and teens. Childcare and early learning programs at the y focus on child development by building foundational skills, fostering healthy relationships, and boosting self-reliance. We provide a safe, nurturing environment for 750+ children aged six weeks to 12 years to learn, grow and develop social skills in our childcare programs. Our leadership and academic enrichment programs help students build skills and confidence. The Summit Area YMCA offers day camps that are safe, exciting places for young…

$6.0M expenses · 39.3% of program spending · revenue $8.2M

Healthy living - at the Summit Area YMCA, we believe health and fitness are vital components of individual well-being. We aim to improve the health of our community members by providing programs and activities that promote overall wellness, no matter where you are on your journey toward better health. We believe when people feel their best and have fulfilling lifestyles, their communities become stronger, too. The y brings families closer together, encourages healthy habits, and fosters connections through exercise, sports, fun, and shared interests. The Summit Area YMCA continues to…

$299K expenses · 2.0% of program spending · revenue $30,011

Social responsibility - in addition to wellness, childcare, education, and camp, the y provides a wide range of accessible programs and services to meet the needs of the communities we serve. We work to provide kids, families, and communities with the resources and opportunities they need to learn, grow, and thrive. We welcome people of all generations and backgrounds and our offerings of free community resources and programming is extensive. Additionally, we provide assistance to individuals and families for y programs, essential resources, meals, and supplies. The YMCA also brings diverse…

Highest reported compensation

2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here
RoleFrom this orgFrom related orgsOtherTotal
PRESIDENT & CEO
Officer, 40.00 hrs/week
$230,860$0$38,454$269,314
CFO
Officer, 40.00 hrs/week
$189,840$0$25,932$215,772
FORMER PRESIDENT & CEO
Former, 40.00 hrs/week
$170,236$0$20,759$190,995
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SUMMIT
Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week
$125,773$0$50,510$176,283
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE LEARNING CENTER
Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week
$107,921$0$66,018$173,939
FORMER VP OF ADVANCEMENT
Former, 40.00 hrs/week
$125,546$0$21,220$146,766
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week
$82,284$0$46,042$128,326
VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week
$36,516$0$11,516$48,032

6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Summit Area Young Men's Christian Association a Nj Nonprofit Corporation (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.1M (Part IX, line 5).

7 years of filings

Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linked
RevenueExpenses
$0$5.0M$10M$15M$20M2019202020212022202320242025$20M$19M
FilingRevenueExpensesProgramsNet assetsTop pay
2025 ⓘ$20M$19M81.7%$36M$269,314
2024 (amended) ⓘ$19M$18M81.8%$33M$425,764
2023 ⓘ$19M$17M81.7%$32M$356,395
2022 ⓘ$16M$15M83.1%$28M$364,550
2021 ⓘ$17M$12M82.6%$28M$313,949
2020 ⓘ$8.4M$11M84.0%$23M$288,008
2019 ⓘ$15M$14M83.3%$25M$316,528

Governance 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 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 5747
  • Volunteers Part I, line 6548

Largest outside contractors

2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only
VERICON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Renovations
$675,235
MR ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION INC
Roofing
$245,403

Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 2 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.

Private foundation grants it received

20 private foundations reported grants to Summit Area Young Men's Christian Association a Nj Nonprofit Corporation totaling $647K 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.

Correct a figure or respond

Every number above is copied from Summit Area Young Men's Christian Association a Nj Nonprofit Corporation's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Summit Area Young Men's Christian Association a Nj Nonprofit Corporation, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.

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Questions people ask

How much of Summit Area Young Men's Christian Association a Nj Nonprofit Corporation's spending goes to programs?

In calendar year 2025, Summit Area Young Men's Christian Association a Nj Nonprofit Corporation reported that 81.7% of its $18.7 million in expenses went to program services, 14.6% to management and general and 3.7% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).

How much does Summit Area Young Men's Christian Association a Nj Nonprofit Corporation pay its top executive?

The largest total compensation Summit Area Young Men's Christian Association a Nj Nonprofit Corporation reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $269,314, for the role of PRESIDENT & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).

Where does Summit Area Young Men's Christian Association a Nj Nonprofit Corporation get its money?

Of $19.9 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 6.8% came from contributions and grants and 90.6% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).

Is Summit Area Young Men's Christian Association a Nj Nonprofit Corporation a registered charity?

The IRS lists EIN 22-1487392 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, 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 202641879349301474 · read the filing · XML
  • 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024 (amended), object 202601749349300625 · read the filing
  • 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202421559349301307 · read the filing
  • 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202322089349301317 · read the filing
  • 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202201619349300845 · read the filing
  • 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202141749349301504 · read the filing
  • 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202002619349300020 · read the filing

All filings for EIN 22-1487392: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.