Grand Traverse Bay YMCA
Grand Traverse Bay YMCA reported $10.6 million in revenue and $7.8 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $91.31 went to program services, $4.92 to management and general costs and $3.77 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 70.3% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $238,805 (PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER). 2 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 67% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $7.8MFor 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 $11MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 91.3% | 86.7% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 4.9% | 11.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.10 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 27.0% | 29.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 70.3% | 58.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $238,805 | $301,601 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 3.07% | 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 | 34.1 | 6.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 16 of 16 | 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 expenseThe 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, hundreds of 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. Our programs are accessible, affordable, and open to all faiths, backgrounds…
Our YMCA is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen. We believe that all youth 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 as our after-school program, summer camp and child development center, offer a range of experiences that enrich cognitive, social, physical, and emotional growth. Expenses include subsidies and direct financial assistance that make…
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 many years. Y programs, such as youth swim lessons, middle school after school care, and the safety around water programs, are examples of how we deliver training, resources, and support that empower neighbors to effect change, bridge gaps, and overcome obstacles
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/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $231,836 | $0 | $6,969 | $238,805 |
| CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $161,545 | $0 | $4,852 | $166,397 |
2 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Grand Traverse Bay YMCA (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $388K (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–1b16 · 16 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14No
- 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 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5321
- Volunteers Part I, line 6601
Private foundation grants it received
5 private foundations reported grants to Grand Traverse Bay YMCA totaling $633K 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 Grand Traverse Bay YMCA spent in 2025, $91.31 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Grand Traverse Bay YMCA's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, Grand Traverse Bay YMCA reported that 91.3% of its $7.8 million in expenses went to program services, 4.9% to management and general and 3.8% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Grand Traverse Bay YMCA pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Grand Traverse Bay YMCA reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $238,805, for the role of PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Grand Traverse Bay YMCA get its money?
Of $10.6 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 27.0% came from contributions and grants (including 2.7% from government grants) and 70.3% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Grand Traverse Bay YMCA a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 38-1709640 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 202641669349300919 · read the filing · XML
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202501679349300875 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202401669349300330 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202341669349300434 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202201719349300440 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202122469349300317 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202042609349301104 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 38-1709640: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.