Valley of the Sun Young Men's Christian Association
Also known as Valley of the Sun YMCA
Valley of the Sun Young Men's Christian Association reported $41.7 million in revenue and $38.5 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $84.90 went to program services, $13.25 to management and general costs and $1.85 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 49.4% of the total. Government grants made up 19.2%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $566,716 (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ PRESIDENT). 13 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 28% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $38MFor 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 $42MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 84.9% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 13.3% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.8% | 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 | 30.8% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 19.2% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 49.4% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $566,716 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.47% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 13 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 12.1 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 31 of 31 | 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 valley of the sun YMCA is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen. We believe all children have great potential and deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. We help young people build the skills, confidence, and relationships needed to thrive. Through childcare, camps, sports, swim lessons, educational enrichment, leadership programs, and volunteer opportunities, youth develop healthy habits, strengthen character, and gain skills that support success in school and life. The YMCA is committed to ensuring all…
Healthy living - the valley of the sun YMCA serves as a center for connection, health and well-being for our arizona community. Through 12 YMCA branches, the YMCA has helped more than 74,000 individuals strengthen their health, build meaningful relationships and access programs that support healthy spirit, mind and body in 2025. The YMCA provides individuals and families access to fitness facilities, wellness programs, sports, group exercise, nutrition support, cancer survivorship programs, healthcare access initiatives and opportunities for social connection. In 2025, more than 18,800 older…
Social responsibility - for more than 87 years, the valley of the sun YMCA has responded to community needs by connecting individuals and families to resources, opportunities, and support systems that help them succeed. Through workforce development, mentoring, juvenile intervention, military outreach, housing support, senior engagement, and financial assistance programs, the YMCA helps people overcome barriers, build self-sufficiency, and strengthen community connections. In 2025, more than 1,000 volunteers contributed their time and talents to YMCA programs and initiatives throughout our…
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 EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ PRESIDENT Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $490,720 | $0 | $75,996 | $566,716 |
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER /EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $274,256 | $0 | $40,649 | $314,905 |
| CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $212,531 | $0 | $36,226 | $248,757 |
| VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $150,603 | $0 | $27,708 | $178,311 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $167,489 | $0 | $9,333 | $176,822 |
| VICE PRESIDENT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $147,696 | $0 | $20,963 | $168,659 |
| VICE PRESIDENT CHILD CARE Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $132,948 | $0 | $31,651 | $164,599 |
| VICE PRESIDENT Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $142,011 | $0 | $21,026 | $163,037 |
13 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Valley of the Sun Young Men's Christian Association (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–1b31 · 31 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 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 51,392
- Volunteers Part I, line 61,017
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| LANDMARK AQUATICS SERVICES LLC Pool services | $329,149 |
| FENNEMORE CRAIG PC Legal services | $174,674 |
| SPIKER SPORTS Contracted referees | $147,194 |
| PRO SPORTS Contracted referees | $125,792 |
| WHITE ROCK SECURITY Security | $104,987 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 5 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
9 private foundations reported grants to Valley of the Sun Young Men's Christian Association totaling $81,874 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 Valley of the Sun Young Men's Christian Association spent in 2025, $84.90 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Valley of the Sun Young Men's Christian Association's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, Valley of the Sun Young Men's Christian Association reported that 84.9% of its $38.5 million in expenses went to program services, 13.3% to management and general and 1.8% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Valley of the Sun Young Men's Christian Association pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Valley of the Sun Young Men's Christian Association reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $566,716, for the role of CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ PRESIDENT (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Valley of the Sun Young Men's Christian Association get its money?
Of $41.7 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 30.8% came from contributions and grants (including 19.2% from government grants) and 49.4% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Valley of the Sun Young Men's Christian Association a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 86-0096799 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 202632409349300733 · read the filing
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202503169349308980 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202443189349308449 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202303269349300510 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202243209349302404 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202102429349301490 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202022749349301037 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 86-0096799: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.