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Young Men's Christian Association of South Hampton Roads

Also known as YMCA of South Hampton Roads

Chesapeake, VA · EIN 54-0445205 · 501(c)(3) · Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Latest filing: Form 990 for calendar year 2025 (tax year 2025) · View the filing · Correct or respond

Young Men's Christian Association of South Hampton Roads reported $62.7 million in revenue and $58.9 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $85.18 went to program services, $10.40 to management and general costs and $4.42 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 84.5% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $506,890 (PRESIDENT/CEO). 21 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 13% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.

Where $100 of spending went

Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $59M

For 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 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $63M

The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades

2025 filing. Median across 3,614 covered charities in this category, from their latest filings.
Measure2025Median
Program services
Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A)
85.2%87.2%
Management & general
Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A)
10.4%11.4%
Fundraising
Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A)
4.4%0.2%
Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions
Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h
$0.36$0.02
Contributions & grants share of revenue
Part VIII 1h ÷ 12
11.5%20.6%
Government grants share of revenue
Part VIII 1e ÷ 12
2.0%2.4%
Program service revenue share
Part VIII 2g ÷ 12
84.5%70.8%
Highest reported compensation
Part VII-A, columns D–F
$506,890$274,992
Highest compensation as share of expenses
Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A)
0.86%1.18%
People paid over $100,000
Part VII, line 2
216
Net assets, in months of expenses
Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses
20.36.9
Independent voting board members
Part VI 1a–1b
37 of 37100.0%

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 expense
$23M expenses · 45.5% of program spending · grants $33,250 · revenue $21M

Youth Development: At the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to shine. Whether through our state-licensed summer camps or ACA-accredited overnight experiences, we create spaces where kids and teens can thrive academically, physically, and emotionally. In 2025, 84,690 youth participated in membership and programs, turning moments of fun into milestones of growth. As more families sought safe, enriching environments for their children, we rose to meet the demand. We provided $1,910,482 in financial assistance to 4,739 children because opportunity…

$389K expenses · 0.8% of program spending · grants $65,057 · revenue $584K

Social Responsibility: For 175 years, the YMCA has stood for service, equity, and belonging. In 2025, that commitment was as strong as ever. 10,985 families, or around 1 in 5 households, received financial support from the Y, reducing barriers to access to critical services. YMCA members' regular physical activity prevents an estimated 4,036 cases of heart disease and diabetes, significantly easing the strain on local healthcare systems (based on World Health Organization guidelines). Our six Health Equity Campuses remain open and active dedicated to reducing barriers and providing vital…

$27M expenses · 53.7% of program spending · revenue $31M

Healthy Living: Health is more than fitness-it's community, connection, and resilience. At the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, we empower more than 250,000 individuals of all ages and abilities to live their healthiest lives through inclusive wellness programs, fitness classes, and tailored support for seniors and those managing chronic conditions. In 2025, our reach extended to 2.8 million visits. We provided $3,668,907 in membership subsidies to connect our neighbors with essential Y programs and services, ensuring better health is financially accessible to everyone. Five years post-pandemic…

$31,912 all other programs (line 4d)

Highest reported compensation

2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here
RoleFrom this orgFrom related orgsOtherTotal
PRESIDENT/CEO
Officer, 50.0 hrs/week
$458,880$0$48,010$506,890
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/COO
Key employee, 50.0 hrs/week
$284,248$0$34,945$319,193
CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
Key employee, 50.0 hrs/week
$276,067$0$40,929$316,996
CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER
Key employee, 50.0 hrs/week
$245,629$0$36,669$282,298
CHIEF PEOPLE AND CULTURE OFFICER
Key employee, 50.0 hrs/week
$226,805$0$29,777$256,582
FORMER EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/CFO (THROUGH 5/16/2025)
Officer, 50.0 hrs/week
$223,352$0$32,908$256,260
CHIEF COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICER
Key employee, 50.0 hrs/week
$210,801$0$25,896$236,697
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Key employee, 50.0 hrs/week
$211,919$0$20,661$232,580

21 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Young Men's Christian Association of South Hampton Roads (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $2.6M (Part IX, line 5).

7 years of filings

Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linked
RevenueExpenses
$0$20M$40M$60M$80M2019202020212022202320242025$63M$59M
FilingRevenueExpensesProgramsNet assetsTop pay
2025 ⓘ$63M$59M85.2%$100M$506,890
2024 ⓘ$58M$56M85.0%$95M$444,823
2023 ⓘ$53M$54M85.0%$93M$404,845
2022 ⓘ$55M$49M85.0%$92M$371,730
2021 ⓘ$47M$41M84.1%$89M$323,846
2020 ⓘ$47M$39M82.7%$82M$327,673
2019 ⓘ$56M$51M84.2%$73M$351,602

Governance 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–1b37 · 37 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 2Yes
  • 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 18No
  • Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
  • Employees Part I, line 53,312
  • Volunteers Part I, line 61,100

Largest outside contractors

2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only
MID ATLANTIC COMPANIES INC
Building maintenance
$2,209,626
SHILOH LANDSCAPING & MULCH LLC
Landscaping services
$438,976
SUSSEX DEVELOPMENT CORP
General contractor
$391,721
SHEDRICK ENTERPRISES
General contractor
$293,082
VSC FIRE and SECURITY INC
Building maintenance and inspections
$167,696

Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 11 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.

Private foundation grants it received

1 private foundation reported grants to Young Men's Christian Association of South Hampton Roads totaling $500 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.

Correct a figure or respond

Every number above is copied from Young Men's Christian Association of South Hampton Roads's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Young Men's Christian Association of South Hampton Roads, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.

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Questions people ask

How much of Young Men's Christian Association of South Hampton Roads's spending goes to programs?

In calendar year 2025, Young Men's Christian Association of South Hampton Roads reported that 85.2% of its $58.9 million in expenses went to program services, 10.4% to management and general and 4.4% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).

How much does Young Men's Christian Association of South Hampton Roads pay its top executive?

The largest total compensation Young Men's Christian Association of South Hampton Roads reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $506,890, for the role of PRESIDENT/CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).

Where does Young Men's Christian Association of South Hampton Roads get its money?

Of $62.7 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 11.5% came from contributions and grants (including 2.0% from government grants) and 84.5% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).

Is Young Men's Christian Association of South Hampton Roads a registered charity?

The IRS lists EIN 54-0445205 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, 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 202621669349300027 · read the filing · XML
  • 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202521639349300107 · read the filing
  • 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202431699349300973 · read the filing
  • 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202311669349301316 · read the filing
  • 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202221659349301662 · read the filing
  • 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202131699349301103 · read the filing
  • 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202032599349301738 · read the filing

All filings for EIN 54-0445205: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.