Give.org logo
CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: February 2026 Expires: February 2028

YMCA of Central Ohio Association

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

1907 Leonard Ave
Columbus, OH, 43219

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

YMCA of Central Ohio Association meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:

MISSION STATEMENT:

To serve the whole community through programs expressing Judeo-Christian principles that build a healthy spirit, mind and body.

Year, State Incorporated:
, OH

Also Known As:
Camp Wilson, Delaware Community Center YMCA, Don M. and Margaret Hilliker YMCA, Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA, Gahanna/John E. Bickley YMCA, Grove City YMCA, Hilliard / Ray Patch Family YMCA, Hilltop YMCA, Jerry L. Garver YMCA, Liberty Township / Powell YMCA, North YMCA, Pickaway County Family YMCA, Reynoldsburg Community Center YMCA, The Young Men's Christain Association of Central Ohio, Van Buren Center, Whitehall Community Park YMCA, YMCA Camp Willson, YMCA Early Learning Center

PROGRAMS & SERVICES:

Health & Wellness: Programs include, but are not limited to, group fitness, nutrition, chronic disease prevention and maintenance, personal training, water fitness, swim lessons, youth sports, martial arts, youth art and dance classes, active older adult fitness classes

Youth Development: Head Start, Preschool, School-age child care, overnight camp, summer day camp, Kindergarten readiness

Social Responsibility: Emergency shelter services, permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, and additional social service programs to connect communities with critical needs

For the year ended December 31, 2024, YMCA of Central Ohio Association's program expenses were:

Youth Development $28,794,091
Social Responsibility $21,220,135
Healthy Living $6,226,874
COYSC $85,123
Total Program Expenses $56,326,223

Chief Executive
Anthony "Tony" Collins, President/CEO

Chair of the Board
Catherine Strauss

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Ice Miller LLC

Board Size
21

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Membership appeals

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 YMCA of Central Ohio Association's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Source of Funds
Government Grants $29,432,412
Membership Fees $16,549,477
Program Fees $11,136,313
Contributions - Gifts and Bequests $4,454,139
Contributions - United Way $2,068,541
Dividend and Interest Income $741,371
Miscellaneous Revenue $613,909
Residence and Related Services $346,801
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains on Investments $145,286
Total Income $65,488,249

Programs: 90% Fundraising: 1% Administrative: 12%

Total Income $65,488,249
Total expenses: $62,814,105
  Program expenses $56,326,223
  Fundraising expenses $648,820
  Administrative expenses $7,380,734
  Other expenses $-1,541,672
Income in Excess of Expenses $2,674,144
Beginning Net Assets $84,328,808
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $85,461,280
Total Liabilities $13,716,406
Total Assets $99,177,686

An organization may change its practices at any time without notice. A copy of this report has been shared with the organization prior to publication. It is not intended to recommend or deprecate, and is furnished solely to assist you in exercising your own judgment. If the report is about a charity and states the charity meets or does not meet the Standards for Charity Accountability, it reflects the results of an evaluation of information and materials provided voluntarily by the charity. The name Better Business Bureau is a registered service mark of the International Association of Better Business Bureaus.

This report is not to be used for fundraising or promotional purposes.

RELATED CONTENT




Report completed by:
BBB of Central Ohio