National Council of YMCAS of the USA dba YMCA of the USA
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
National Council of YMCAS of the USA dba YMCA of the USA meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to strengthen community by nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living for all, and fostering social responsibility."
Year, State Incorporated:
1982, IL
Also Known As:
YMCA of the USA The Y
National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations (Y-USA) is the national resources office for the nation's 2,600 local YMCAs. The organization reports that it works to strengthen member associations' ability to carry out the YMCA mission in their communities, and partners with all YMCAs to achieve the movement's collective goals and priorities. Y-USA focuses on three areas: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The organization's youth development programs include camps, childcare, food, sports, education, leadership, and STEM opportunities. As part of its healthy living initiative, Y-USA provides programs and activities that promote wellness and reduce the risk for disease. Lastly, the organization's social responsibility programs activate resources and engage people from diverse populations for individual and collective action.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, National Council of YMCAS of the USA dba YMCA of the USA's program expenses were:
| Social responsibility | $86,904,000 |
| Youth development | $69,841,000 |
| Healthy living | $41,867,000 |
| Total Program Expenses | $198,612,000 |
Chief Executive
Suzanne McCormick, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$848,653
Chair of the Board
George Leis
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Former President and Chief Operating Officer, Montecito Bank & Trust
Board Size
28
Paid Staff Size
300
*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals, Internet, Radio, Telemarketing, Print advertisements
Fundraising costs were 2% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $103,137,000, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on National Council of YMCAS of the USA dba YMCA of the USA's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Income from third-party trusts | $1,407,000 |
| Royalties and other revenue | $1,768,000 |
| World Service campaign | $3,118,000 |
| Program and service revenue | $8,433,000 |
| Government grants | $9,330,000 |
| Investment return, net | $15,902,000 |
| Contributions | $35,970,000 |
| In-kind contributions | $54,719,000 |
| Financial support from member YMCAs | $84,153,000 |
| Total Income | $214,800,000 |
Programs: 93% Fundraising: 1% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $214,800,000 |
| Total expenses: | $212,813,000 |
| Program expenses | $198,612,000 |
| Fundraising expenses | $2,115,000 |
| Administrative expenses | $12,086,000 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $1,987,000 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $151,918,000 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $4,085,000 |
| Ending Net Assets | $157,990,000 |
| Total Liabilities | $48,144,000 |
| Total Assets | $206,134,000 |
Note 1: As noted in the financial section above, “other changes in net assets” refers to a transfer of net assets for JIY endowment ($3,790,000), change in beneficial interests in perpetual trusts ($917,000), and provision for uncollectible accounts (-$622,00).
Note 2: According to the organization's 2023 audited financial statements, Y-USA received in-kind contributions totaling $54,719,000 in the form of public service announcements ($54,629,000) and contributed services ($90,000).
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