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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: February 2024 Expires: February 2026

Armed Services YMCA of the USA

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

14040 Central Loop, Suite B
Woodbridge, VA, 22193

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Armed Services YMCA of the USA meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Complaint


Number of complaints processed by the BBB in the last 36 months: 1

The organization addressed the complaint issues brought to its attention: 0

The organization did not address the complaint issues brought to its attention: 1

 

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

Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) reports that it supports military family life on the home front and during deployment, when moving between bases and to new communities, and in times of conflict and peace. The organization provided over 2 million pounds of food to 67,000 military families in 2022. In the same year, ASYMCA provided 423,000 child care services to over 31,000 children. In youth services, the organization supported 44,00 children and parents with 548,000 points of service in youth in 2022. Finally, in that area of educational support, ASYMCA served 2,292 children by providing 29,000 points of service to children struggling to cope at school or home.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, Armed Services YMCA of the USA's program expenses were:

Social, recreational and cultural services $26,306,817
Residence and related services $266,073
Total Program Expenses $26,572,890

Chief Executive
William French, USN, Ret., President and Chief Executive Officer

Compensation*
$381,170

Chair of the Board
Robert Brooks Brown, USA, Ret.

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Executive Vice President, Association of the United States Army

Board Size
32

Paid Staff Size
472

*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events

Fundraising costs were 11% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $28,282,443, 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 for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Source of Funds
Realized and unrealized loss on investment, net $-5,487,987
United Way $78,040
Other $298,276
Residence and related services $299,451
Reserve funds withdrawl for programs $301,262
Sale of material and services $632,847
Rental income $752,920
Interest and dividends, net $900,329
National Council allocation $1,800,000
Individual contributions $1,882,609
Membership dues $2,198,175
Program service fees $5,410,976
In-kind contributions $6,675,227
Government contracts and grants $8,586,252
Contributions and grants $11,060,315
Total Income $35,388,692

Programs: 74% Fundraising: 9% Administrative: 18%

Total Income $35,388,692
Total expenses: $36,071,220
  Program expenses $26,572,890
  Fundraising expenses $3,160,273
  Administrative expenses $6,338,057
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-682,528
Beginning Net Assets $59,636,958
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $58,954,430
Total Liabilities $10,297,959
Total Assets $69,252,389

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Report completed by:
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