Whatcom Family Young Men's Christian Association
Also known as Whatcom Family YMCA
Whatcom Family Young Men's Christian Association reported $10.8 million in revenue and $11.5 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $83.50 went to program services, $13.95 to management and general costs and $2.55 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 72.8% of the total. Government grants made up 18.7%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $192,717 (Chief Executive Officer). 1 person received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 53% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $11MFor 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 $11MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 83.5% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 2.6% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.11 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 25.1% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 18.7% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 72.8% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $192,717 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.68% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 11.5 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 12 of 12 | 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 Whatcom Family YMCA is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen. We believe all kids have great potential and deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That's 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 early learning, after school enrichment, Youth Institute, summer camps, and youth sports offer a range of experiences that enrich social-emotional, cognitive and physical growth. During…
HEALTHY LIVING - The Y is committed to improving America's health and well-being, community by community. We bring families closer together, encourage good health and foster connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. This is particularly important as our nation struggles with chronic disease and obesity, families wrest with work/life balance and individuals search for personal fulfillment. Our programs are accessible, affordable and open to all faiths, backgrounds, abilities, and income levels. In 2025, we provided $242,000 in scholarships and assistance to people who…
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - The Whatcom Family YMCA believes in giving back and supporting our neighbors. We have been listening to and responding to our community's most critical social needs for more than 135 years. YMCA programs such as weekly food delivers to those suffering from food insecurity, free water safety classes to help prevent drownings, and our open door policy, which states that no one is ever turned away for lack of funds, are examples of how we deliver training, resources and support that empower our neighbors to effect change, bridge gaps and overcome obstacles, In 2025 we…
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 Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $192,717 | $0 | $0 | $192,717 |
1 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Whatcom Family Young Men's Christian Association (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $193K (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–1b12 · 12 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 5615
- Volunteers Part I, line 6997
Private foundation grants it received
3 private foundations reported grants to Whatcom Family Young Men's Christian Association totaling $2,989 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 Whatcom Family Young Men's Christian Association spent in 2025, $83.50 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Whatcom Family Young Men's Christian Association's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, Whatcom Family Young Men's Christian Association reported that 83.5% of its $11.5 million in expenses went to program services, 13.9% to management and general and 2.6% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Whatcom Family Young Men's Christian Association pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Whatcom Family Young Men's Christian Association reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $192,717, for the role of Chief Executive Officer (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Whatcom Family Young Men's Christian Association get its money?
Of $10.8 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 25.1% came from contributions and grants (including 18.7% from government grants) and 72.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Whatcom Family Young Men's Christian Association a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 91-0482690 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 202631629349301328 · read the filing · XML
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202501679349300720 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202421659349301962 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202341869349300219 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202221589349300417 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202111669349301911 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202012599349300231 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 91-0482690: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.