The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago reported $80.5 million in revenue and $104.5 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $76.96 went to program services, $19.62 to management and general costs and $3.42 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 54.7% of the total. Government grants made up 24.2%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $512,507 (President and Chief Executive Officer). 52 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 7% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $105MFor 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 $80MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 77.0% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 19.6% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 3.4% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.13 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 35.5% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 24.2% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 54.7% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $512,507 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.49% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 52 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 12.4 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 46 of 47 | 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 expenseChild Development: The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is committed to youth development. We believe every child and teen deserves the chance to reach his or her full potential. As one of the largest nonprofit organizations in Chicago, the Y offers a vast network of programs and services, including licensed child care, early childhood and afterschool programs, day camps, youth sports, youth groups, and other activities that give more than 25,000 youth of all ages across the region a safe and nurturing place to learn, grow, and thrive. Our innovative youth programming includes an anti-bias…
Health Enhancement: The YMCA is dedicated to providing fitness and healthy living programs that empower children, adults, and families to learn, grow, and thrive. Free community events, such as an annual Healthy Kids Day, offer educational and fun activities that promote wellness and the development of healthy lifestyle choices that benefit the entire family. For more on our health equity efforts, please refer to the "Community Development" section
Camping: The YMCA's day and overnight camps are American Camp Association-accredited, which means the Y maintains the highest standards regarding program quality. The Y offers 17 day camps and 5 resident camps, including specialty medical camps for children with physical and mental disabilities. Each camp focuses on the three key drivers of impact that inspire positive youth development journeys: achievement, relationships, and belonging. Through Y summer programs, the social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development of all youth are nurtured and celebrated
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President and Chief Executive Officer Director/trustee, officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $452,959 | $0 | $59,548 | $512,507 |
| Executive VP, CFO Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $306,485 | $0 | $46,988 | $353,473 |
| SVP, Chief Community Officer & Investment Officer and Gen. Counsel Key employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $230,792 | $0 | $25,135 | $255,927 |
| SVP, Chief Technology Officer Key employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $202,659 | $0 | $45,125 | $247,784 |
| SVP, Chief Employee Empowerment Officer Key employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $213,316 | $0 | $31,058 | $244,374 |
| VP, Real Estate and Facilities Key employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $195,210 | $0 | $46,252 | $241,462 |
| VP, Strategic Partnerships Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $183,243 | $0 | $42,356 | $225,599 |
| SVP, Chief Learning Officer Key employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $217,393 | $0 | $1,892 | $219,285 |
52 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $3.6M (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–1b47 · 46 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 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 53,070
- Volunteers Part I, line 61,155
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| YOUNG BUILDING SOLUTIONS LLC Facility support services | $2,650,511 |
| STANTON MECHANICAL INC Mechanical contracting services | $1,882,258 |
| P4 SECURITY SOLUTIONS Security services | $998,515 |
| CHILDCARE CAREERS LLC Child care staffing firm | $844,739 |
| RMB INTERIORS INC Space design services | $675,967 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 52 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
27 private foundations reported grants to The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago totaling $552K 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 The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago spent in 2024, $76.96 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago reported that 77.0% of its $104.5 million in expenses went to program services, 19.6% to management and general and 3.4% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $512,507, for the role of President and Chief Executive Officer (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago get its money?
Of $80.5 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 35.5% came from contributions and grants (including 24.2% from government grants) and 54.7% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 36-2179782 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), 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 202533179349310588 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202403209349323790 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202303189349313995 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202223159349301247 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202113169349310916 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202033189349311488 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 36-2179782: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.