Young Men's Christian Association of Northwest North Carolina (4626)
Also known as YMCA of Northwest North Carolina
Young Men's Christian Association of Northwest North Carolina (4626) reported $38.6 million in revenue and $37.9 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $85.50 went to program services, $10.59 to management and general costs and $3.91 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 80.9% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $391,203 (President/CEO). 11 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 12% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $38MFor 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 $39MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 85.5% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 3.9% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.23 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 16.5% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 80.9% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $391,203 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.03% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 11 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 17.9 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 30 of 30 | 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 expenseHealthy Living - The Y is a widely recognized expert in the field of holistic well-being. Our work ensures that families are strengthened, connections are developed, and communities are improved because of our dedication to ensuring all feel a sense of belonging when they are at the Y. Shared experiences allow people, who would not typically interact in their day to day lives, the opportunity to learn from one another and find common ground. Our unique environment fosters that understanding, and as a result, our communities are better equipped to deal with societal challenges. We are…
Youth Development - The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina is committed to helping maximize the potential in every child and teen. All kids are worthy of discovering who they are and what they can achieve, so we offer environments of exploration coupled with strong mentorship. At the YMCA, young people cultivate the values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement. YMCA programs such as Child Care, Camping, Youth and Government, Black Achievers, and Reaching Our Potential offer a range of experiences that enrich cognitive, social…
Social Responsibility - Giving back to our communities and responding to neighbors in need is central to the YMCA's beliefs. For over 137 years, we have been at the forefront of addressing societal needs. In 2025, we provided over $2.9 million of direct financial assistance and over $3.4 million of community benefit to people who otherwise would have faced economic barriers to participation. Y programs, such as our literacy initiative/English as a second language, Let's Get Fit (reaching adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with fitness and socialization opportunities), and…
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/CEO Officer, 54.0 hrs/week | $328,682 | $0 | $62,521 | $391,203 |
| Executive VP/COO/CFO Officer, 50.0 hrs/week | $231,386 | $0 | $35,675 | $267,061 |
| SVP Growth Highest compensated employee, 50.0 hrs/week | $128,891 | $0 | $37,132 | $166,023 |
| SVP Operations & Infrastructure Highest compensated employee, 50.0 hrs/week | $138,435 | $0 | $24,609 | $163,044 |
| SVP CDO Highest compensated employee, 50.0 hrs/week | $132,025 | $0 | $24,901 | $156,926 |
| VP Finance Highest compensated employee, 45.0 hrs/week | $143,149 | $0 | $7,740 | $150,889 |
| VP Operations Highest compensated employee, 50.0 hrs/week | $125,953 | $0 | $22,922 | $148,875 |
11 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Young Men's Christian Association of Northwest North Carolina (4626) (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $658K (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–1b30 · 30 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 52,099
- Volunteers Part I, line 63,185
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| I L Long Construction Co Inc Construction | $7,855,870 |
| The Budd Group Janitorial and Landscaping | $1,512,640 |
| DAXKO LLC Sas | $642,621 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 15 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
2 private foundations reported grants to Young Men's Christian Association of Northwest North Carolina (4626) totaling $2,610 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 Young Men's Christian Association of Northwest North Carolina (4626) spent in 2025, $85.50 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Young Men's Christian Association of Northwest North Carolina (4626)'s spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, Young Men's Christian Association of Northwest North Carolina (4626) reported that 85.5% of its $37.9 million in expenses went to program services, 10.6% to management and general and 3.9% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Young Men's Christian Association of Northwest North Carolina (4626) pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Young Men's Christian Association of Northwest North Carolina (4626) reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $391,203, 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 Northwest North Carolina (4626) get its money?
Of $38.6 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 16.5% came from contributions and grants (including 2.8% from government grants) and 80.9% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Young Men's Christian Association of Northwest North Carolina (4626) a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 56-0530015 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 202641639349301204 · read the filing · XML
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202521639349301857 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202431649349300338 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202311609349300606 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202221619349301357 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202101619349301660 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202012349349300726 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 56-0530015: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.