Greater Philadelphia Young Men's Christian Association
Greater Philadelphia Young Men's Christian Association reported $113.7 million in revenue and $108.7 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $92.09 went to program services, $6.67 to management and general costs and $1.24 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 80.9% of the total. Government grants made up 10.9%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $678,291 (Chief Executive Officer). 31 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 12% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $109MFor 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 $114MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 92.1% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 6.7% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.07 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 15.8% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 10.9% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 80.9% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $678,291 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.62% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 31 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 15.1 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 34 of 34 | 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: Greater Philadelphia YMCA is one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Throughout the Greater Philadelphia region, we serve more than 195,000 members and 250,000 individuals a year- regardless of age, income, or background. Our mission is all about connecting people to healthier lives - in mind, body and spirit. While our programs and facilities are always based on the unique needs and interests of our communities, every greater Philadelphia Y location has one thing in common: our…
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen. The YMCA helps young people cultivate the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behavior, better health, and educational achievement. YMCA programs such as summer camp, overnight camp, before/after school enrichment, 7th grade membership initiative and youth sports offer a range of experiences that enrich cognitive, social, physical and emotional growth. As the largest provider of childcare services in southeastern Pennsylvania, the YMCA cares for approximately…
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is committed to strengthening individuals and communities by expanding access to opportunities and support.. We strive to remove barriers that limit the ability of all people to reach their full potential. The YMCA supports this mission through member engagement, employee resource networks and community partnerships. We integrate this commitment into the strategic direction and growth of our YMCA. We offer programs that foster social-emotional learning, character development, and personal growth - particularly for underserved youth. These…
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 | $629,832 | $0 | $48,459 | $678,291 |
| Chief Financial Officer Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $298,283 | $0 | $36,987 | $335,270 |
| Chief Operating Officer Key employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $216,114 | $0 | $43,142 | $259,256 |
| Chief Marketing Officer Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $192,038 | $0 | $29,808 | $221,846 |
| Senior Vice President of Youth Development Key employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $190,898 | $0 | $30,809 | $221,707 |
| Vice President of Safety and Enterprise Risk Management Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $183,298 | $0 | $35,668 | $218,966 |
| Senior Vice President of Information Technology Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $191,781 | $0 | $25,717 | $217,498 |
| Vice President Business Intelligence Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $165,730 | $0 | $30,968 | $196,698 |
31 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Greater Philadelphia Young Men's Christian Association (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.5M (Part IX, line 5).
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–1b34 · 34 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 55,249
- Volunteers Part I, line 6875
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| JJ White Inc Facilities & Maintenance | $1,785,058 |
| Tri State Property Maintenance Facilities & Maintenance | $829,383 |
| Ymca Of The Usa Memberships & Subscriptions | $672,683 |
| Salesforcecom Technology Services | $645,013 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 36 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
7 private foundations reported grants to Greater Philadelphia Young Men's Christian Association totaling $266K 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 Greater Philadelphia Young Men's Christian Association spent in 2025, $92.09 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Greater Philadelphia Young Men's Christian Association's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, Greater Philadelphia Young Men's Christian Association reported that 92.1% of its $108.7 million in expenses went to program services, 6.7% to management and general and 1.2% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Greater Philadelphia Young Men's Christian Association pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Greater Philadelphia Young Men's Christian Association reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $678,291, for the role of Chief Executive Officer (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Greater Philadelphia Young Men's Christian Association get its money?
Of $113.7 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 15.8% came from contributions and grants (including 10.9% from government grants) and 80.9% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Greater Philadelphia Young Men's Christian Association a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 23-1243965 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 202621959349301457 · read the filing · XML
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202501959349302210 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202431879349300008 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202301919349301670 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202232139349300523 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202131819349301808 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202041899349301419 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 23-1243965: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.