Harrisburg Area YMCA
Harrisburg Area YMCA reported $17.5 million in revenue and $17.1 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $82.47 went to program services, $17.53 to management and general costs and $0.00 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 69.7% of the total. Government grants made up 17.1%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $285,523 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 2 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 80% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending November 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $17MFor 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 November 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $17MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 82.5% | 86.7% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 17.5% | 11.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.00 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 27.0% | 29.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 17.1% | 3.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 69.7% | 58.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $285,523 | $301,601 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.67% | 1.38% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 15.1 | 6.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 25 of 25 | 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 expenseYouth development remains the largest program service area at the YMCA in 2025. At the y, we are committed to building future leaders through programs that interest, engage, and educate young people. We offer a wide range of opportunities designed to help youth learn, grow, and thrive together. Programs such as y achievers, mentoring, child development, and before- and after-school child development provide structured learning experiences that support cognitive, social, physical, and emotional growth. Program expenses include subsidies and direct financial assistance, enabling over 16,700…
Healthy living continues to be the YMCA's second-largest program area in 2025, focused on promoting holistic well-being of spirit, mind, and body. Through supportive relationships and welcoming environments, the YMCA empowers individuals and families in their pursuit of healthier lives. In 2025, the YMCA provided more than 41,700 people with access to programs, services, and community connections that support their overall health and well-being. As communities continue to prioritize in-person engagement, we have seen sustained demand for evidence-based health programs and meaningful…
Social responsibility remains the YMCA's third-largest program area in 2025, focused on strengthening our community through safe, supportive services and opportunities for growth. These initiatives promote safe, independent living and help individuals build essential life skills that support personal, educational, vocational, and leadership development. They also equip adults with the tools to protect youth and provide meaningful social and physical engagement opportunities for older adults. Rooted in our mission to nurture spiritual, mental, and physical well-being, the Harrisburg Area YMCA…
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT & CEO Officer, 55.00 hrs/week | $251,491 | $0 | $34,032 | $285,523 |
| SENIOR VP OF OPERATIONS Highest compensated employee, 55.00 hrs/week | $137,144 | $0 | $18,086 | $155,230 |
2 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Harrisburg Area YMCA (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $302K (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–1b25 · 25 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 5773
- Volunteers Part I, line 6593
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| MOREFIELD INC Information technology | $187,689 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 1 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
14 private foundations reported grants to Harrisburg Area YMCA totaling $413K 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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Every number above is copied from Harrisburg Area YMCA's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Harrisburg Area YMCA, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Of every $100 Harrisburg Area YMCA spent in FY2025, $82.47 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Harrisburg Area YMCA's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending November 30, 2025, Harrisburg Area YMCA reported that 82.5% of its $17.1 million in expenses went to program services, 17.5% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Harrisburg Area YMCA pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Harrisburg Area YMCA reported for one person in the fiscal year ending November 30, 2025 was $285,523, for the role of PRESIDENT & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Harrisburg Area YMCA get its money?
Of $17.5 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending November 30, 2025, 27.0% came from contributions and grants (including 17.1% from government grants) and 69.7% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Harrisburg Area YMCA a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 23-1665437 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 November 30, 2025, object 202631199349301673 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2024, object 202511229349300801 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2023, object 202441249349301329 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2022, object 202311169349300736 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2021, object 202201159349301415 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2020, object 202121129349300137 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 23-1665437: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.