Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Spartanburg
Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Spartanburg reported $10.2 million in revenue and $9.1 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $82.06 went to program services, $13.50 to management and general costs and $4.44 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 82.8% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $190,007 (CEO). Revenue rose 39% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $9.1MFor 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
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $10MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 82.1% | 86.7% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 4.4% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.45 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 8.8% | 29.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 3.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 82.8% | 58.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $190,007 | $301,601 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.09% | 1.38% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | Not reported | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 32.0 | 6.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 18 of 18 | 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 - YMCA's focus on healthy living by advocating health and well-being from the inside out - the spirit mind and body. The YMCA provides thousands of people with the supportive relationships and environments they need for their successful pursuit of health and well-being. This is particularly important as our nation struggles with an obesity crisis, families struggle with work/life balance and individuals search for personal fulfillment. We bring families together, and offer sport, recreational, and social networks that build relationships and strengthen bonds. Our programs are…
Youth development - the YMCA is a leader in nurturing the potential of every child and teen. Every day, the YMCA helps young people deepen positive values, their commitment to service, and their motivation to learn. Our YMCA programs, such as after school, summer day camp, and youth athletic programs offer a range of experiences that enrich cognitive, social, physical, and emotional growth. Expenses include subsidies and direct financial assistance that enable 100% of young people to participate. For additional details regarding these critical programs and their impact
Highest reported compensation
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here7 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–1b18 · 18 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 5533
- Volunteers Part I, line 6545
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| PLACE SERVICES INC Boiler replacement | $379,133 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out.
Private foundation grants it received
2 private foundations reported grants to Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Spartanburg totaling $628 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 Mens Christian Association of Greater Spartanburg spent in 2025, $82.06 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Spartanburg's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Spartanburg reported that 82.1% of its $9.1 million in expenses went to program services, 13.5% to management and general and 4.4% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Spartanburg pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Spartanburg reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $190,007, for the role of CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Spartanburg get its money?
Of $10.2 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 8.8% came from contributions and grants and 82.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Spartanburg a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 57-0314425 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 (amended), object 202622309349302782 · read the filing
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202501649349301455 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202421769349301052 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202301669349302510 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202241669349301884 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202131669349302508 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202042599349301479 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 57-0314425: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.