Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Dayton
Also known as YMCA of Greater Dayton
Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Dayton reported $45.3 million in revenue and $50.9 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $95.17 went to program services, $4.28 to management and general costs and $0.55 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 74.1% of the total. Government grants made up 9.1%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $407,421 (PRESIDENT AND CEO). 7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 55% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $51MFor 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
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $45M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$4.16 $2.2M
- Government grants$7.88 $4.1M
- Program service revenue$64.24 $34M
- Other revenue$23.72 $12M
Investment income was negative: −$6.9M. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 95.2% | 86.7% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 4.3% | 11.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.04 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 13.9% | 29.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 74.1% | 58.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $407,421 | $301,601 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.80% | 1.38% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 10.2 | 6.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 37 of 37 | 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 - our YMCA is a leading voice on health and well-being. We bring families closer together, encourage good health, and foster connections through fitness, sports, fun, and shared interests. As a result, people in our community are receiving the support, guidance, and resources they need to achieve greater health in spirit, mind, and body. This is particularly important as our nation struggles with an obesity crisis, families struggle with work/life balance, and individuals search for personal fulfillment. Examples of healthy living programs include adventure guides, diabetes…
Youth development - our YMCA is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen. We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That is why we help young people cultivate the values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement. Our YMCA programs offer a range of experiences that enrich cognitive, social, physical, and emotional growth. Examples of youth development programs include child care, youth sports, day and specialty camp programs, and other youth programming.…
Social responsibility - our YMCA believes in giving back and supporting our neighbors. We have been listening and responding to our community's most critical social needs. Ymca programs, such as mentors matter, move to live, senior showcase, and diabetes prevention are examples of how we deliver training, resources and support that empower our neighbors to effect change, bridge gaps, and overcome obstacles. We engage YMCA members, participants, and volunteers in activities that strengthen our community and pave the way for future generations to thrive. Examples of social responsibility…
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 AND CEO Officer, 55.00 hrs/week | $366,764 | $0 | $40,657 | $407,421 |
| VP OF OPERATIONS Key employee, 55.00 hrs/week | $189,443 | $0 | $42,310 | $231,753 |
| VP OF ASSOCIATION ADVANCEMENT Highest compensated employee, 55.00 hrs/week | $147,002 | $0 | $30,199 | $177,201 |
| VP FINANCE AND CFO Officer, 55.00 hrs/week | $138,888 | $0 | $22,430 | $161,318 |
| BRANCH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 55.00 hrs/week | $119,494 | $0 | $14,339 | $133,833 |
| BRANCH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 55.00 hrs/week | $100,676 | $0 | $32,391 | $133,067 |
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - CHILDCARE Highest compensated employee, 55.00 hrs/week | $108,389 | $0 | $20,242 | $128,631 |
7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Dayton (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $695K (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–1b37 · 37 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 52,323
- Volunteers Part I, line 6690
Private foundation grants it received
1 private foundation reported grants to Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Dayton totaling $120K 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 Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Dayton spent in 2025, $95.17 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Dayton's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Dayton reported that 95.2% of its $50.9 million in expenses went to program services, 4.3% to management and general and 0.5% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Dayton pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Dayton reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $407,421, for the role of PRESIDENT AND CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Dayton get its money?
Of $45.3 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 13.9% came from contributions and grants (including 9.1% from government grants) and 74.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Dayton a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 31-0537517 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 202612399349301311 · read the filing
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202521989349300417 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202412399349300341 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202322439349301717 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202221809349300617 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202111739349300526 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202041759349300119 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 31-0537517: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.