Young Men's Christian Association of East Tennessee
Young Men's Christian Association of East Tennessee reported $16.9 million in revenue and $17.1 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $78.77 went to program services, $21.00 to management and general costs and $0.23 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 76.8% of the total. Government grants made up 13.7%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $343,352 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 2 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 72% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $17MFor 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 $17MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 78.8% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 21.0% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.01 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 20.8% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 13.7% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 76.8% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $343,352 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.01% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 11.8 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 24 of 24 | 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 - the YMCA empowers young people to reach their full potential by building confidence, character, and leadership skills in youth and teens. The organization creates safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments that support learning, personal growth, academic success, and social-emotional development while encouraging responsibility, healthy relationships, and community engagement. Expenses include subsidies, discounts, and direct financial assistance that enable 88 percent of the young people we serve to participate
Healthy living - the YMCA promotes health living for individuals and families by strengthening spirit, mind, and body through wellness programs, recreation, fitness opportunities, and nutrition education. The organization supports mental well-being and promotes healthy lifestyles for people of all ages and abilities, creating spaces where individuals and families feel connected, supported, and encouraged. In 2025, we provided over $797,029 in financial assistance to people who otherwise may not have been able to afford to participate
Social responsibility - the YMCA demonstrates social responsibility by advancing equity, removing barriers to participation, and providing financial assistance and inclusive access to programs and services. Through partnerships, volunteerism, civic engagement, and compassionate service, the YMCA responds to emerging community needs and strengthens communities for all people.the YMCA believes every person deserves the opportunity to achieve, connect and belong. In 2025, we engaged over 79,000 members, participants, and volunteers in activities that strengthen our community and pave the way for…
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 | $281,063 | $0 | $62,289 | $343,352 |
| COO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $201,287 | $0 | $57,888 | $259,175 |
2 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Young Men's Christian Association of East Tennessee (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $482K (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–1b24 · 24 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 5909
- Volunteers Part I, line 6106
Private foundation grants it received
1 private foundation reported grants to Young Men's Christian Association of East Tennessee totaling $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 East Tennessee spent in 2025, $78.77 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 East Tennessee's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, Young Men's Christian Association of East Tennessee reported that 78.8% of its $17.1 million in expenses went to program services, 21.0% to management and general and 0.2% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Young Men's Christian Association of East Tennessee pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Young Men's Christian Association of East Tennessee reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $343,352, 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 East Tennessee get its money?
Of $16.9 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 20.8% came from contributions and grants (including 13.7% from government grants) and 76.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Young Men's Christian Association of East Tennessee a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 62-0475700 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 202611569349300401 · read the filing · XML
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202541269349302319 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202411439349300436 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202341429349300319 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202201389349301210 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202101799349301025 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202031209349300518 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 62-0475700: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.