YMCA of Rock River Valley
YMCA of Rock River Valley reported $17.9 million in revenue and $15.8 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $78.98 went to program services, $17.99 to management and general costs and $3.03 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 63.2% of the total. Government grants made up 5.9%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $225,381 (CEO). 4 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 56% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $16MFor 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 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $18MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 79.0% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 18.0% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 3.0% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.08 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 32.1% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 5.9% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 63.2% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $225,381 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.43% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 18.0 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 23 of 23 | 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
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseHealthy living:the y is committed to improving america's health and well-being community by community. We bring families closer together, encourage good health and foster connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. As a result, 34,754 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 chronic disease and obesity. Families wrestle with work/life balance and individuals search for personal fulfillment. Our programs are accessible…
Youth development:our YMCA is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen we believe all kids have great potential and deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That's why we help young people cultivate the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement. Our YMCA programs, such kids' time after school care, offer a range of experiences that enrich social-emotional, cognitive and physical growth. Expenses include subsidies and direct financial assistance that make participation…
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 for more than 135 years. We raise funds to ensure everyone has access to the y. We strive to remove barriers and strengthen our community
Highest reported compensation
2024 · 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, 40.00 hrs/week | $190,915 | $0 | $34,466 | $225,381 |
| CDO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $128,259 | $0 | $10,261 | $138,520 |
| CHIEF PEOPLE/CULTURE OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $104,609 | $0 | $20,358 | $124,967 |
| EXECUTIVER DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $100,379 | $0 | $15,133 | $115,512 |
4 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from YMCA of Rock River Valley (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $479K (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
2024 · 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–1b23 · 23 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 5711
- Volunteers Part I, line 6355
Private foundation grants it received
9 private foundations reported grants to YMCA of Rock River Valley totaling $16,758 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 Rock River Valley spent in 2024, $78.98 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of YMCA of Rock River Valley's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, YMCA of Rock River Valley reported that 79.0% of its $15.8 million in expenses went to program services, 18.0% to management and general and 3.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does YMCA of Rock River Valley pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation YMCA of Rock River Valley reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $225,381, for the role of CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does YMCA of Rock River Valley get its money?
Of $17.9 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 32.1% came from contributions and grants (including 5.9% from government grants) and 63.2% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is YMCA of Rock River Valley a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 36-2174838 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
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202543189349313039 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202412909349301711 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202302379349301310 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202201809349301155 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202122309349301707 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202022599349302017 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 36-2174838: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.