YMCA of Greater Brandywine
YMCA of Greater Brandywine reported $53.8 million in revenue and $53.0 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $83.63 went to program services, $15.33 to management and general costs and $1.04 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 88.3% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $460,708 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 14 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 11% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $53MFor 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 $54MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 83.6% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.19 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 5.3% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 88.3% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $460,708 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.87% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 14 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 11.7 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 32 of 32 | 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 - behind every childcare program at the YMCA is a child gaining confidence, a family finding stability, and a community growing stronger. Each day, children across our YMCA locations are learning, building friendships, developing life skills, and discovering a place where they belong in a safe and supportive environment.for many families, YMCA childcare programs are more than convenience they are essential support systems that allow parents to work, children to thrive, and families to stay connected to resources and opportunities they may not otherwise have access to. Through…
Membership - the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is committed to strengthening the foundations of community by welcoming individuals and families of all backgrounds to belong, connect, and thrive. As a mission-driven membership organization, we provide safe, supportive, and affordable spaces where people can build healthy spirit, mind, and body while developing meaningful relationships and a sense of belonging.rooted in values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, the YMCA encourages members and participants to grow in confidence, leadership, and overall well-being. Families represent…
Health & wellness - the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is committed to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve by providing accessible, inclusive, and supportive opportunities for individuals and families to strengthen spirit, mind, and body. As a leading community-based organization focused on health, the YMCA creates welcoming spaces where people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and income levels can pursue healthier lifestyles and build meaningful connections.through wellness programs, group exercise, sports, chronic disease prevention initiatives, aquatic…
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT & CEO Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $418,708 | $0 | $42,000 | $460,708 |
| CHIEF STRATEGY & GROWTH OFFICER Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $201,932 | $0 | $50,812 | $252,744 |
| CFO Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $196,989 | $0 | $36,182 | $233,171 |
| CHIEF BRANCH OPERATING OFFICER Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $196,112 | $0 | $28,843 | $224,955 |
| CHRO Key employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $161,203 | $0 | $37,360 | $198,563 |
| SVP, MEMBER EXPERIENCE & ACQUISITION Key employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $159,313 | $0 | $27,832 | $187,145 |
| VP OF FACILITIES Key employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $157,343 | $0 | $18,564 | $175,907 |
| DISTRICT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $129,701 | $0 | $21,203 | $150,904 |
14 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from YMCA of Greater Brandywine (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.2M (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–1b32 · 32 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 52,290
- Volunteers Part I, line 65,015
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| MALDO'S CLEANING COMPANY LLC Cleaning & janitorial services | $369,988 |
| MADINA PROPERTIES LLC Rent | $325,730 |
| STRADLEY RONON STEVENS & YOUNG LLP Legal | $160,453 |
| TRI-M GROUP LLC Electrical contractor | $158,540 |
| BELLEVUE PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC Public affairs & relations | $103,574 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 5 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
12 private foundations reported grants to YMCA of Greater Brandywine totaling $104K 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 Greater Brandywine spent in 2025, $83.63 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of YMCA of Greater Brandywine's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, YMCA of Greater Brandywine reported that 83.6% of its $53.0 million in expenses went to program services, 15.3% to management and general and 1.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does YMCA of Greater Brandywine pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation YMCA of Greater Brandywine reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $460,708, for the role of PRESIDENT & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does YMCA of Greater Brandywine get its money?
Of $53.8 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 5.3% came from contributions and grants (including 0.9% from government grants) and 88.3% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is YMCA of Greater Brandywine a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 23-1365994 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 202602449349300445 · read the filing
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202512339349300101 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202402349349300400 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202342069349300234 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202212799349300936 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202142239349301659 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202022419349300717 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 23-1365994: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.