Young Men's Christian Association of San Francisco
Young Men's Christian Association of San Francisco reported $121.6 million in revenue and $117.1 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $89.04 went to program services, $8.98 to management and general costs and $1.98 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 53.1% of the total. Government grants made up 40.8%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $559,035 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 81 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 28% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $117MFor 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
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $122MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 89.0% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 2.0% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.04 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 53.1% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 40.8% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 42.8% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $559,035 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.48% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 81 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 8.9 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 29 of 30 | 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
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseEconomic & social mobility: we champion economic and social mobility by fostering pathways to education, employment, and financial stability. We partner with city and county leadership to ensure long-term sustainability of anchor efforts towards generational economic and social mobility. Through career development programs, training, community navigation and referral services, barrier removal efforts, academic achievement, and digital access efforts, we empower individuals towards lasting economic and social mobility. We provide job readiness and skills development through learning hubs…
Community well-being: the YMCA is a leading catalyst and provider of whole-person health - spirit, mind and body. We create safe, welcoming, and inclusive spaces that promote physical and mental well-being, social connection, and community bridge-building. Our holistic and culturally responsive health and well-being programs consist of individual and group exercise, youth and adult sports, rehabilitation and reengagement programs, aquatics, mental wellness education, and more. We prioritize human-centered well-being opportunities through donor-funded financial assistance, and ensure all…
Youth development - all ages and life stages: at the YMCA, we strive to create a safe and inclusive community where individuals and families of all ages - especially youth - can discover and nurture their potential. We believe that growth and learning are lifelong journeys and are privileged to support individuals at every stage of life. Through early childhood, youth and leadership development, and initiatives that bridge generations, we aim to cultivate strong values, encourage learning, and foster meaningful engagement. Our youth programs focus on building essential cognitive…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · 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 Director/trustee, officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $489,560 | $0 | $69,475 | $559,035 |
| SVP & CO-COO Key employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $276,093 | $0 | $41,676 | $317,769 |
| SVP & CFO / TREASURER Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $252,525 | $0 | $50,886 | $303,411 |
| SVP, GOV'T RELATIONS & EXT AFFAIRS Key employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $238,892 | $0 | $47,451 | $286,343 |
| VP, PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT Key employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $225,872 | $0 | $46,062 | $271,934 |
| SVP & CO-COO Key employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $246,960 | $0 | $17,347 | $264,307 |
| SVP, STRATEGY, EQUITY, AND IMPACT Key employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $215,642 | $0 | $48,056 | $263,698 |
| CAO & SVP, MRKTG/COMMS (THRU 6/2025) Key employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $219,598 | $0 | $16,294 | $235,892 |
81 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Young Men's Christian Association of San Francisco (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $4.2M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · 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–1b30 · 29 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 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 52,491
- Volunteers Part I, line 6791
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| DOME CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION Construction / renovation services | $3,532,714 |
| A TO Z JANITORIAL SERVICES INC Cleaning services | $2,577,113 |
| AWT CONSTRUCTION GROUP Construction / renovation services | $1,007,790 |
| ZUM SF INC Transportation services | $671,607 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 33 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
7 private foundations reported grants to Young Men's Christian Association of San Francisco totaling $17,749 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 San Francisco spent in FY2025, $89.04 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 San Francisco's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Young Men's Christian Association of San Francisco reported that 89.0% of its $117.1 million in expenses went to program services, 9.0% to management and general and 2.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Young Men's Christian Association of San Francisco pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Young Men's Christian Association of San Francisco reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $559,035, 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 San Francisco get its money?
Of $121.6 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 53.1% came from contributions and grants (including 40.8% from government grants) and 42.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Young Men's Christian Association of San Francisco a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 94-0997140 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. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202640789349301234 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202531149349301013 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202441279349303249 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202321249349301642 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202201319349305385 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202141329349305104 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 94-0997140: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.