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Young Mens Christian Association of Central Virginia

Also known as YMCA of Central Virginia

Lynchburg, VA · EIN 54-0505924 · 501(c)(3) · Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Latest filing: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 (tax year 2024) · View the filing · Correct or respond

Young Mens Christian Association of Central Virginia reported $10.0 million in revenue and $10.7 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $97.61 went to program services, $1.19 to management and general costs and $1.20 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 81.9% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $200,583 (CEO & Secretary). 1 person received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 22% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.

Where $100 of spending went

The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $11M

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

The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $10M

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

FY2025 filing. Median across 3,614 covered charities in this category, from their latest filings.
MeasureFY2025Median
Program services
Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A)
97.6%87.2%
Management & general
Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A)
1.2%11.4%
Fundraising
Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A)
1.2%0.2%
Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions
Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h
$0.12$0.02
Contributions & grants share of revenue
Part VIII 1h ÷ 12
11.1%20.6%
Government grants share of revenue
Part VIII 1e ÷ 12
1.5%2.4%
Program service revenue share
Part VIII 2g ÷ 12
81.9%70.8%
Highest reported compensation
Part VII-A, columns D–F
$200,583$274,992
Highest compensation as share of expenses
Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A)
1.87%1.18%
People paid over $100,000
Part VII, line 2
16
Net assets, in months of expenses
Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses
21.96.9
Independent voting board members
Part VI 1a–1b
22 of 26100.0%

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 expense
$5.2M expenses · 49.7% of program spending · revenue $7.3M

Healthy Living- The Y is a leading voice on health and well-being. We bring families closer together. We encourage good health and foster connections through fitness, sports, fun, and shared interest such as, Parkinson's, Diabetes Prevention, LiveStrong at the YMCA, group exercise, health screenings, aquatics, aging well adult activities, family strengthening and social clubs. As a result over 35,000 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…

$2.9M expenses · 27.3% of program spending · revenue $466K

Social Responsibility- Our Y believes in giving back and supporting our neighbors. We have been listening and responding to our community's most critical needs for more than 161 years. Y programs such as youth sports, youth swim lessons, outreach swim lessons, achievement gap and fitness for youth with behavioral challenges are examples of how we deliver training, resources and support that empower our neighbors to effect change, bridge gaps and overcome obstacles. In 2023, we engaged over 4,387 YMCA members, participants and volunteers in activities that strengthen our community and pave the…

$2.4M expenses · 23.1% of program spending · revenue $691K

Youth Development- Our Y is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen in our communities. We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. This is why we help youth in our communities to cultivate the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement. Our Y programs, such as year-round before/after childcare (387 kids) and the Jamerson Family YMCA Kidz Gym, offer a range of experiences that enrich cognitive, social, physical, and emotional growth. In partnership…

Highest reported compensation

FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here
RoleFrom this orgFrom related orgsOtherTotal
CEO & Secretary
Director/trustee, officer, 40.0 hrs/week
$155,743$0$44,840$200,583

1 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Young Mens Christian Association of Central Virginia (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $201K (Part IX, line 5).

6 years of filings

Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linked
RevenueExpenses
$0$5.0M$10M$15M$20MFY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025$10M$11M
FilingRevenueExpensesProgramsNet assetsTop pay
FY2025 ⓘ$10M$11M97.6%$20M$200,583
FY2024 ⓘ$9.4M$9.5M97.7%$20M$164,840
FY2023 ⓘ$10M$9.3M98.4%$20M$229,670
FY2022 ⓘ$17M$8.3M98.7%$19M$222,455
FY2021 ⓘ$8.1M$7.4M98.6%$11M$188,749
FY2020 ⓘ$8.2M$9.3M98.8%$10.0M$185,543

Governance 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–1b26 · 22 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 18No
  • Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
  • Employees Part I, line 5466

Private foundation grants it received

1 private foundation reported grants to Young Mens Christian Association of Central Virginia totaling $1,000 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 Mens Christian Association of Central Virginia'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 Mens Christian Association of Central Virginia, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.

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Questions people ask

How much of Young Mens Christian Association of Central Virginia's spending goes to programs?

In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Young Mens Christian Association of Central Virginia reported that 97.6% of its $10.7 million in expenses went to program services, 1.2% to management and general and 1.2% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).

How much does Young Mens Christian Association of Central Virginia pay its top executive?

The largest total compensation Young Mens Christian Association of Central Virginia reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $200,583, for the role of CEO & Secretary (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).

Where does Young Mens Christian Association of Central Virginia get its money?

Of $10.0 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 11.1% came from contributions and grants (including 1.5% from government grants) and 81.9% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).

Is Young Mens Christian Association of Central Virginia a registered charity?

The IRS lists EIN 54-0505924 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. 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 June 30, 2025, object 202620839349300432 · read the filing · XML
  • FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202413179349303471 · read the filing
  • FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202313179349304996 · read the filing
  • FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202223189349312022 · read the filing
  • FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202123159349303927 · read the filing
  • FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202033179349306258 · read the filing

All filings for EIN 54-0505924: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.