YMCA of Metuchen
YMCA of Metuchen reported $14.5 million in revenue and $14.3 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $76.03 went to program services, $23.60 to management and general costs and $0.37 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 72.8% of the total. Government grants made up 12.3%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $268,375 (CEO). Revenue rose 6% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $14MFor 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 $15MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 76.0% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 23.6% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.02 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 18.9% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 12.3% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 72.8% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $268,375 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.88% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | Not reported | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 16.9 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 28 of 28 | 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 expenseChildcare Centers - We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. In addition, we believe that kids need a safe, nurturing environment in which to learn, grow and develop social skills. We have 11 childcare programs which provide daily care for 1,200 children between the age of six weeks to 12 years old. We provide direct financial assistance enabling parents to go to work feeling secure that their child (Infants, toddlers, pre-school and elementary age school children) are being nurtured, developed and well cared for in a safe…
Health and Wellness - The YMCA of Metuchen Edison Woodbridge and South Amboy (MEWSA) is a leading service provider on health and well being within our service areas. The Y brings families closer together, encourages good health and foster connections through fitness, sports and enrichment programs. As a result, thousands of youth, adults and families are receiving the support, guidance and resources needed to achieve greater health and well-being for their spirit mind and body. Our Membership Scholarship Program is one of the important ways we work together to give back and support our…
Summer Camp - Summer Day Camp has been and remains a hallmark of YMCA programs. We provide services to 1,000 children within our 11 day camps each summer. We enrich the lives of children, through their camp experience and create memories of a lifetime. Our YMCA continues its commitment to families in the communities we serve, through the generous support of our donors and partners, providing financial assistance that allows children from deserving families to attend camp while their parents work, giving them the opportunity to experience the life-changing power of YMCA Summer Day Camp
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $241,322 | $0 | $27,053 | $268,375 |
| Vice President of Operations Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $141,450 | $0 | $10,850 | $152,300 |
| Director of Financial Development Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $104,292 | $0 | $5,931 | $110,223 |
| VP of Childcare Services Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $100,000 | $0 | $0 | $100,000 |
| Controller Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $88,727 | $0 | $11,223 | $99,950 |
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–1b28 · 28 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 5755
- Volunteers Part I, line 666
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| BINSKY & SNYDER SERVICE Maintenance | $0 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out.
Private foundation grants it received
10 private foundations reported grants to YMCA of Metuchen totaling $114K 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 Metuchen spent in 2025, $76.03 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of YMCA of Metuchen's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, YMCA of Metuchen reported that 76.0% of its $14.3 million in expenses went to program services, 23.6% to management and general and 0.4% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does YMCA of Metuchen pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation YMCA of Metuchen reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $268,375, for the role of CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does YMCA of Metuchen get its money?
Of $14.5 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 18.9% came from contributions and grants (including 12.3% from government grants) and 72.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is YMCA of Metuchen a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 22-1487616 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 202601669349302500 · read the filing · XML
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202531629349301278 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202421649349301437 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202331359349311303 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202231449349300923 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202131679349300868 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202041699349301009 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 22-1487616: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.