Woodson YMCA
Woodson YMCA reported $13.1 million in revenue and $11.2 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $77.23 went to program services, $21.79 to management and general costs and $0.98 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 82.5% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $296,751 (President and CEO). 1 person received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 76% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $11MFor 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
The fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $13MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 77.2% | 86.7% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 21.8% | 11.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.06 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 14.8% | 29.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 3.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 82.5% | 58.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $296,751 | $301,601 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.66% | 1.38% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 2.4 | 6.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 19 of 19 | 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
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseYouth Development: At the Woodson YMCA, youth development is not simply a program area, it is the heart of our mission. We are guided by the solid belief that every child, regardless of financial status, ethnicity, gender, or religion, deserves the opportunity to learn, discover their potential, and grow in a safe and encouraging environment. Equity and access are foundational to our purpose, and we work diligently to remove barriers so that every young person can thrive. This year, we invested more than $349,600 in financial assistance to ensure that children and families could fully…
Healthy Living: Healthy living is a key component of the Woodson YMCA's mission to strengthen the overall well-being of our community. We promote health and wellness by providing programs and services that encourage individuals and families to stay active, build healthy habits, and connect with others. Through a wide range of fitness opportunities, sports programs, educational offerings, specialized activities for those 55+ and group activities, we create an inclusive environment where people of all ages can improve their physical and emotional health. As families face ongoing financial…
Social Responsibility: Social responsibility is fundamental to the Woodson YMCA's commitment to strengthening our community. We strive to listen carefully and respond thoughtfully to the most pressing needs of the individuals and families we serve, ensuring that our programs and outreach efforts remain relevant and impactful. During this fiscal year, we provided over $46,000 in membership discounts/scholarships. One significant example continues to be The Landing, our senior activity center, which supports older adults in maintaining active and engaged lifestyles. Through programs that…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · 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 Director/trustee, officer, 45.0 hrs/week | $269,122 | $0 | $27,629 | $296,751 |
1 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Woodson YMCA (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $297K (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
FY2025 · 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–1b19 · 19 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 5754
- Volunteers Part I, line 6201
Private foundation grants it received
6 private foundations reported grants to Woodson YMCA totaling $248K 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 Woodson YMCA spent in FY2025, $77.23 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Woodson YMCA's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, Woodson YMCA reported that 77.2% of its $11.2 million in expenses went to program services, 21.8% to management and general and 1.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Woodson YMCA pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Woodson YMCA reported for one person in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 was $296,751, for the role of President and CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Woodson YMCA get its money?
Of $13.1 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, 14.8% came from contributions and grants and 82.5% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Woodson YMCA a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 39-0808463 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
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, object 202611609349301456 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, object 202511649349300831 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, object 202421559349300327 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, object 202342069349300534 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, object 202211049349300411 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, object 202102239349301340 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 39-0808463: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.