Young Men's Christian Association of Austin
Also known as Greater Austin YMCA
Young Men's Christian Association of Austin reported $44.7 million in revenue and $47.8 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $75.31 went to program services, $22.62 to management and general costs and $2.07 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 90.0% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $485,385 (CEO). 31 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 48% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $48MFor 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 $45MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 75.3% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 22.6% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 2.1% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.36 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 6.1% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 90.0% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $485,385 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.01% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 31 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 16.7 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 23 of 23 | 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 empowering and educating young people. 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, such as afterschool childcare, preschool, youth and government, swim lessons, youth sports, and camp offer a range of experiences that enrich cognitive, social, physical and emotional growth
Healthy living - the YMCA is a leading voice on health and well-being. We bring individuals and families closer together, encourage good health and foster connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. As a result, people in our community are receiving the support, guidance and resources they need to achieve greater health. This is particularly important as our nation struggles with an obesity crisis, families struggle with work/life balance and individuals search for personal fulfillment in their community. Programs such as: group adult classes, diabetes prevention, adult…
Social responsibility - our YMCA believes in basic needs for all and giving back and supporting others. We respond to our community's most critical social needs. We engage YMCA members, participants, volunteers and other nonprofits in activities that strengthen our community and pave the way for future generations to thrive
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $437,775 | $0 | $47,610 | $485,385 |
| CDO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $298,125 | $0 | $8,987 | $307,112 |
| CFAO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $298,125 | $0 | $7,652 | $305,777 |
| COO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $228,146 | $0 | $34,541 | $262,687 |
| CHIEF PROPERTY OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $221,158 | $0 | $20,739 | $241,897 |
| ASSOCIATE CFAO Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $166,569 | $0 | $29,119 | $195,688 |
| PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $151,939 | $0 | $27,435 | $179,374 |
| VP OPS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $153,539 | $0 | $23,271 | $176,810 |
31 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Young Men's Christian Association of Austin (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.5M (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–1b23 · 23 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 52,078
- Volunteers Part I, line 61,587
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| AUSTIN HOME AND YARD LLC Construction | $312,302 |
| ADP INC Payroll software | $243,388 |
| DC STRUCTURES Construction design | $215,070 |
| M&M EMPIRE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC Construction | $195,352 |
| MAGIC MECHANICAL Building maintenance | $175,137 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 14 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
2 private foundations reported grants to Young Men's Christian Association of Austin totaling $4,759 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 Austin spent in 2025, $75.31 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 Austin's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, Young Men's Christian Association of Austin reported that 75.3% of its $47.8 million in expenses went to program services, 22.6% to management and general and 2.1% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Young Men's Christian Association of Austin pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Young Men's Christian Association of Austin reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $485,385, for the role of CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Young Men's Christian Association of Austin get its money?
Of $44.7 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 6.1% came from contributions and grants and 90.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Young Men's Christian Association of Austin a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 74-1193464 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 202641569349300449 · read the filing · XML
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024 (amended), object 202531989349300623 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202401669349300245 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202313199349323311 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202223199349318577 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202123199349321462 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019 (amended), object 202131059349300118 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 74-1193464: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.