YMCA of Greater Flint
Also known as The Flint Young Men's Christian Association of Flint Michigan
YMCA of Greater Flint reported $10.2 million in revenue and $9.4 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $74.75 went to program services, $24.53 to management and general costs and $0.72 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 54.2% of the total. Government grants made up 8.7%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $215,869 (CEO). 2 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 44% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $9.4MFor 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 $10MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 74.7% | 86.7% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 24.5% | 11.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.02 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 42.2% | 29.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 8.7% | 3.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 54.2% | 58.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $215,869 | $301,601 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.28% | 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 | 37.7 | 6.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 18 of 18 | 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 expenseYouth 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's why we help young people cultivate the values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement. Our YMCA offers programs such as swimming lessons, outdoor education, character development, day and resident camps, and sports instruction. These are a sampling of the programs that we offer that provide a range of experiences that enrich…
Healthy Living The Y 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, 9,994 people in our community are receiving the support, guidance, and resources they need to achieve greater health in spirit, mind, and body, regardless of their ability to pay for YMCA membership and programs. This is particularly important as our nation struggles with an obesity crisis, families struggle with work/life balance, and individuals search for personal fulfillment. Our…
Social Responsibility The YMCA of Greater Flint is the place that can make our community whole - where common ground is plenty, differences are assets, and opportunity is for all. We have been listening and responding to our community's most critical social needs for more than 100 years. Y programs, such as our school-based Safety Around Water, community-based Safety Around Water, Income-Based Memberships, Safe Places Afterschool Program, and the numerous camps for kids with special needs, are just a few examples of how we deliver resources and support that empowers our community to effect…
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $194,585 | $0 | $21,284 | $215,869 |
| COO Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $137,049 | $0 | $9,593 | $146,642 |
2 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from YMCA of Greater Flint (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $332K (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–1b18 · 18 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 5357
- Volunteers Part I, line 6200
Private foundation grants it received
7 private foundations reported grants to YMCA of Greater Flint totaling $76,367 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 Flint spent in 2025, $74.75 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of YMCA of Greater Flint's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, YMCA of Greater Flint reported that 74.7% of its $9.4 million in expenses went to program services, 24.5% to management and general and 0.7% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does YMCA of Greater Flint pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation YMCA of Greater Flint reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $215,869, for the role of CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does YMCA of Greater Flint get its money?
Of $10.2 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 42.2% came from contributions and grants (including 8.7% from government grants) and 54.2% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is YMCA of Greater Flint a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 38-1358056 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, 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 202631639349301173 · read the filing · XML
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202511679349302151 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202401669349300420 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202321779349301377 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202221749349300927 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202131729349301258 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202033219349312798 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 38-1358056: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.