The Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Des Moines
The Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Des Moines reported $16.0 million in revenue and $16.3 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $82.80 went to program services, $15.67 to management and general costs and $1.53 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 72.2% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $205,066 (PRESIDENT/CEO). 4 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 3% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending August 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $16MFor 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 August 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $16MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 82.8% | 86.7% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 15.7% | 11.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.09 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 16.7% | 29.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 72.2% | 58.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $205,066 | $301,601 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.26% | 1.38% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 23.9 | 6.8 |
| 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
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseHealthy living: the y believes that healthy living encompasses multiple facets of health in an individual and community context, not just physical activity. Following the social determinates of health, the y's programs strengthen the health of individuals and the community. We partner with many health experts and providers to offer a vast array of health programming that promotes wellness, disease prevention, and health management. In 2025, the YMCA of greater des moines engaged over 2,800 seniors in activities at the y like our active older adult programming. Our silver sneaker program…
Social responsibility: since 1868, the YMCA of greater des moines has been addressing and responding to the needs of our community. The y understands the challenges that keep individuals from reaching their full potential. We respond with services and support people to be self-reliant, productive, and connected to the community. We respond to the issues of the community through various programs that focus on critical areas like childcare and youth development, community health and well-being, and housing for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness.the YMCA of greater des moines…
Youth development: the YMCA of greater des moines believes that all children deserve the opportunity to discover who they are, what they can achieve, and to unlock their full potential. At the y, youth have access to many programs that support their academic, cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development. The y offers education and enrichment-based out-of-school-time programs that support educational growth while engaging children in activities that encourage them to learn, grow, and play. Our summer learning loss prevention program engaged low-income elementary students in 2025 to…
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/CEO Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $181,397 | $0 | $23,669 | $205,066 |
| CAO Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $130,887 | $0 | $24,739 | $155,626 |
| CMO Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $108,525 | $0 | $25,904 | $134,429 |
| VP OF OPERATIONS Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $101,588 | $0 | $17,174 | $118,762 |
4 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from The Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Des Moines (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $527K (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–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 4Yes
- 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 5869
- Volunteers Part I, line 61,631
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses onlyIndividuals listed as contractors are left out. 2 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
4 private foundations reported grants to The Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Des Moines totaling $10,525 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 Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Des Moines spent in FY2025, $82.80 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of The Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Des Moines's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, The Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Des Moines reported that 82.8% of its $16.3 million in expenses went to program services, 15.7% to management and general and 1.5% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does The Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Des Moines pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation The Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Des Moines reported for one person in the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025 was $205,066, for the role of PRESIDENT/CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does The Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Des Moines get its money?
Of $16.0 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, 16.7% came from contributions and grants (including 0.2% from government grants) and 72.2% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is The Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Des Moines a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 42-0680438 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 August 31, 2025, object 202631559349300133 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024, object 202531759349301303 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023, object 202410789349300926 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2022, object 202321189349300732 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2021, object 202231189349300828 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2020, object 202130329349300633 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 42-0680438: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.