Armed Services YMCA of the USA
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
Armed Services YMCA of the USA does not meet the following 1 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 16 (Annual Report)
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.
ASYMCA does not meet this Standard because the 2024 annual report did not include:
- Total expenses for each program in the same categories that appear in the organization's financial statements (social, recreational, and cultural services and residence and related services).
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 18
Armed Services YMCA of the USA meets the remaining 18 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to enhance the lives of military members and their families in spirit, mind, and body through programs relevant to the unique challenges of military life."
Year, State Incorporated:
1983, IL
The Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) reports that it strengthens military families through programs and services for junior enlisted men and women of all 6-armed services: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. The organization supports military families through programs with impact in 3 areas: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. In 2024, ASYMCA reports that it served more than 363,000 military families, providing more4 than 1.5 points of service.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, Armed Services YMCA of the USA's program expenses were:
| Social, recreational, and cultural services | $36,149,285 |
| Residence and related services | $331,490 |
| Total Program Expenses | $36,480,775 |
Chief Executive
William French, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$426,501
Chair of the Board
Robert Brooks Brown
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
President and Chief Executive Officer, Association of the United States Army
Board Size
33
Paid Staff Size
623
*2024 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Door-to-door appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Workplace Giving
Fundraising costs were 6% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $35,362,823, 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 Armed Services YMCA of the USA's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and grants | $19,207,031 |
| In-kind contributions | $7,708,639 |
| Government contracts and grants | $6,647,050 |
| Program service fees | $6,305,501 |
| Membership dues | $2,486,878 |
| National Council allocation | $1,800,000 |
| Other | $1,397,172 |
| Interest and dividends, net | $1,275,733 |
| Sales of materials and services | $1,217,368 |
| Rental income | $726,599 |
| Residence and related services | $338,498 |
| United Way | $103,412 |
| Total Income | $49,213,881 |
Programs: 74% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 21%
| Total Income | $49,213,881 |
| Total expenses: | $49,015,173 |
| Program expenses | $36,480,775 |
| Fundraising expenses | $2,139,696 |
| Administrative expenses | $10,394,702 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $198,708 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $56,794,092 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $2,507,172 |
| Ending Net Assets | $59,301,264 |
| Total Liabilities | $28,960,669 |
| Total Assets | $88,261,933 |
Note 1: For the audited financial statements -consolidated- for the year ended December 31, 2024, ASYMCA reported in-kind donations totaling $7,700,514 including donated materials for educational, social and recreational programs ($5,518,007) and use of facilities ($2,182,507).
Note 2: In the above finanical section, "other changes in net assets" represents net realized and unrealized gain on investments ($2,863,771) and loss on disposal of branch (-$555,307).
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