Young Men's Christian Association of Metropolitan Chattanooga
Also known as YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga
Young Men's Christian Association of Metropolitan Chattanooga reported $28.4 million in revenue and $24.2 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $82.73 went to program services, $14.96 to management and general costs and $2.31 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 66.9% of the total. Government grants made up 6.8%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $357,390 (PRESIDENT/CEO). 6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 47% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $24MFor 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 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $28MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 82.7% | 86.7% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.06 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 31.8% | 29.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 6.8% | 3.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 66.9% | 58.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $357,390 | $301,601 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.48% | 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 | 19.5 | 6.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 38 of 38 | 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
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseHealthy living - the y is a leading voice on health and well-being. We bring families closer together, encourage good health and foster connections through healthy living in spirit, mind and body. As a result over 50,000 people in our community are receiving the support, guidance, and resources they need to achieve greater health. This is particularly important as our nation and the greater chattanooga area struggles with health disparities and chronic disease, families struggle with work/life balance, and individuals search for personal fulfillment. Our programs are accessible, affordable…
Youth development - our YMCA is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen. We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That is why we help young people cultivate the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement. Our YMCA programs include afterschool enrichment programs and day camps for school age kids, parent/child program such as adventure guides, youth sports programs, aquatics programs and resident camping experiences as well as juvenile delinquency…
Social responsibility - our YMCA believes in giving back and supporting our neighbors. We have been listening and responding to our community's most critical needs for more than 145 years in the greater chattanooga area. Y programs such as the mobile market for people in the inner city living in food deserts, our feeding program of more than 300,000 meals each year, and our mobile fit program enriches lives in our area housing project are some examples of how our y is delivering precious resources and support that help effect change, bridge gaps, and overcome obstacles. We also motivate and…
Highest reported compensation
2024 · 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 | $300,199 | $0 | $57,191 | $357,390 |
| CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $165,680 | $0 | $43,375 | $209,055 |
| DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $123,148 | $0 | $24,883 | $148,031 |
| CDO/GROUP VICE PRESIDENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $124,125 | $0 | $14,763 | $138,888 |
| DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $100,640 | $0 | $17,806 | $118,446 |
| TREASURER/CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $106,331 | $0 | $9,497 | $115,828 |
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $66,154 | $0 | $6,423 | $72,577 |
| TREASURER/CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $55,321 | $0 | $10,660 | $65,981 |
6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Young Men's Christian Association of Metropolitan Chattanooga (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $612K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · 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–1b38 · 38 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 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 51,363
- Volunteers Part I, line 62,300
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| VIKING INDUSTRIAL 1 Construction | $509,555 |
| HOFFMAN MECHANICAL SOLUTIONS INC Mechanical | $500,807 |
| JDH COMPANY INC Construction | $234,426 |
| KRONOS SAASHR INC Sass provider | $128,478 |
| PERSONIFY Sass provider | $124,288 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 6 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 Metropolitan Chattanooga totaling $91,500 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.
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Of every $100 Young Men's Christian Association of Metropolitan Chattanooga spent in 2024, $82.73 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 Metropolitan Chattanooga's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, Young Men's Christian Association of Metropolitan Chattanooga reported that 82.7% of its $24.2 million in expenses went to program services, 15.0% to management and general and 2.3% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Young Men's Christian Association of Metropolitan Chattanooga pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Young Men's Christian Association of Metropolitan Chattanooga reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $357,390, 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 Metropolitan Chattanooga get its money?
Of $28.4 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 31.8% came from contributions and grants (including 6.8% from government grants) and 66.9% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Young Men's Christian Association of Metropolitan Chattanooga a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 62-0475699 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. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202523179349307077 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202403099349301925 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202302519349301650 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202203119349301165 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202112809349301321 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202022729349300817 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 62-0475699: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.