Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Lexington Kentucky
Also known as YMCA of Central Kentucky
Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Lexington Kentucky reported $22.5 million in revenue and $21.3 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $86.69 went to program services, $11.62 to management and general costs and $1.69 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 83.2% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $282,835 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 30% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $21MFor 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 $22MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 86.7% | 86.7% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.15 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 10.8% | 29.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 83.2% | 58.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $282,835 | $301,601 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.33% | 1.38% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 19.6 | 6.8 |
| 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 expenseYouth development: our YMCA is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen in central kentucky. From cradle to career, the y empowers young people to lead inspired, successful lives. From camp to child care to afterschool activities to sports and more, the y offers holistic programming that enhances, protects and nurtures the unique development journey of every child and teen. Here are some of the 2025 impact highlights of our youth development programs and services: 124 children were served 4,201 snacks through summer food program and 130 food bags provided 36 families over…
Healthy living: the YMCA aims to improve our community's health by providing programs and activities that promote overall well-being, no matter where you are on your journey toward better health. From our wide range of fitness, personal training, sports and aquatics programs, to our group social activities, as well as fun family and community events, we offer an array of options focused on strengthening spirit, mind and body. Here are some of the 2025 impact highlights of our healthy living programs and services: 1,296,122 visits were made to the YMCA's five locations. Over 185,119…
Social responsibility: the YMCA believes our communities are strongest when everyone is included and has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We welcome and connect people of all generations, backgrounds and perspectives, and we're committed to addressing issues that people face to create positive change. Here are some of the 2025 impact highlights demonstrating our commitment to social responsibility: employed 932 part-time and 145 full-time staff members. Distributed 3,500 backpacks filled with school supplies to families in fayette, franklin and jessamine counties. Allocated…
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, 40.00 hrs/week | $244,986 | $0 | $37,849 | $282,835 |
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $141,549 | $0 | $34,391 | $175,940 |
| DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $134,218 | $0 | $22,820 | $157,038 |
| VP MISSION ADVANCEMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $119,928 | $0 | $22,698 | $142,626 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $116,970 | $0 | $22,531 | $139,501 |
| DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT (UNTIL 11/25) Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $114,414 | $0 | $21,794 | $136,208 |
6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Lexington Kentucky (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $598K (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 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 51,079
- Volunteers Part I, line 6600
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| NEXT LEVEL Janitorial services | $663,940 |
| COVERALL SERVICE COMPANY Janitorial services | $247,334 |
| LAWN MASTERS LLC Lawn care and snow removal | $207,691 |
| HUBBARD RADIO CINCINNATI LLC Advertising | $135,575 |
| BLUE EDGE NETWORKS LLC It & cybersecurity | $104,884 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 5 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
3 private foundations reported grants to Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Lexington Kentucky totaling $12,180 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 Greater Lexington Kentucky spent in 2025, $86.69 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 Greater Lexington Kentucky's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Lexington Kentucky reported that 86.7% of its $21.3 million in expenses went to program services, 11.6% to management and general and 1.7% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Lexington Kentucky pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Lexington Kentucky reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $282,835, 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 Greater Lexington Kentucky get its money?
Of $22.5 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 10.8% came from contributions and grants (including 3.4% from government grants) and 83.2% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Lexington Kentucky a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 61-0444842 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 202642409349300729 · read the filing
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202523159349303032 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202442749349300709 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202322969349301187 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202232669349301338 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202131949349300743 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202013089349300836 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 61-0444842: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.