The Young Men's Christian Association of Birmingham
Also known as YMCA of Greater Birmingham
The Young Men's Christian Association of Birmingham reported $36.5 million in revenue and $31.7 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $87.92 went to program services, $10.87 to management and general costs and $1.21 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 77.6% of the total. Government grants made up 11.3%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $257,695 (CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER). 15 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 20% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $32MFor 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 $36MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 87.9% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.06 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 18.3% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 11.3% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 77.6% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $257,695 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.81% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 15 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 16.3 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 39 of 39 | 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 believes that all children deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. Because of their interaction through the YMCA, millions of youth today are taking a greater interest in learning, making smart life choices, and cultivating the values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, for example the pursuit of higher education and goal achievement.after school academy is designed to help youth in every community succeed developmentally and academically. The y's curriculum framework, created in partnership with national…
Healthy living:in communities across jefferson and shelby counties, the YMCA is a leading voice on health and well-being. With a mission centered on balance, each YMCA branch brings families closer together, encourages good health, and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun, and shared interests. As a result, youth, adults, seniors, and families are receiving the support, guidance, and resources needed to achieve greater health and well-being for their spirit, mind, and body. Healthy living programs give participants increased self-confidence to initiate and sustain positive health…
Resident camping and retreats:as part of the y's commitment to strengthening community by nurturing the potential of youth, YMCA camp programs offer a fun and unique experience that gives children and teens the opportunity to discover their full potential, meet new friends, play and create memories that last a lifetime, all while becoming part of a community. While summer should be a time of exploration, youth are sometimes less involved in activities that stimulate their mind and body. Camp gives children and teens the opportunity to get outdoors and learn about nature, discover new…
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $215,271 | $0 | $42,424 | $257,695 |
| PRESIDENT/CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $202,519 | $0 | $37,804 | $240,323 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $207,470 | $0 | $24,896 | $232,366 |
| CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $181,480 | $0 | $38,542 | $220,022 |
| CHIEF SOCIAL IMPACT OFFICER Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $171,565 | $0 | $38,023 | $209,588 |
| PRESIDENT/CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $158,396 | $0 | $24,231 | $182,627 |
| VP OF OPERATIONS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $138,338 | $0 | $33,216 | $171,554 |
| VP OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $139,339 | $0 | $25,531 | $164,870 |
15 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from The Young Men's Christian Association of Birmingham (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.3M (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–1b39 · 39 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 51,599
- Volunteers Part I, line 6643
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| WATSON BRUHN LLC Construction services | $5,689,604 |
| MSR JANITORIAL CLEANING LLC Janitorial services | $253,250 |
| WRIGHT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Maintenance services | $236,743 |
| PERDUE JANITORIAL SERVICES Janitorial services | $191,551 |
| JG WILLENS BUILDING INC Hvac services | $153,584 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 6 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
2 private foundations reported grants to The Young Men's Christian Association of Birmingham totaling $7,500 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 The Young Men's Christian Association of Birmingham spent in 2025, $87.92 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of The Young Men's Christian Association of Birmingham's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, The Young Men's Christian Association of Birmingham reported that 87.9% of its $31.7 million in expenses went to program services, 10.9% to management and general and 1.2% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does The Young Men's Christian Association of Birmingham pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation The Young Men's Christian Association of Birmingham reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $257,695, for the role of CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does The Young Men's Christian Association of Birmingham get its money?
Of $36.5 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 18.3% came from contributions and grants (including 11.3% from government grants) and 77.6% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is The Young Men's Christian Association of Birmingham a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 63-0299894 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 202621889349301652 · read the filing · XML
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202502029349300615 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202401629349300040 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202322349349301452 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202202349349301360 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202131979349301133 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202032679349300713 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 63-0299894: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.