National Council of YMCAS of the USA dba YMCA of the USA meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations (YMCA of the USA) is the national resources office for the nation's 2,700 local YMCAs. The organization reports that it works to strengthen member associations' ability to effectively carry out the YMCA mission in their communities, and partner with all YMCAs to achieve the movement's collective goals and priorities. YMCA of the USA focuses on three areas: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The organization's youth development programs include camps, child care, food, sports, education, leadership, and STEM opportunities. As a part of its healthy living initiative, YMCA of the 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. In 2019, YMCA of the USA reports that 640 young leaders from 62 Y Associations participated in its youth event, YMCA17; 235 Y Associations served 4,587 individuals through the Enhance Fitness Program; and 35 YMCA New American Welcome Center Sites engaged more than 300,000 new immigrant and receiving communities.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, National Council of YMCAS of the USA dba YMCA of the USA's program expenses were:
Social responsibility |
$75,822,000 |
Youth development |
$69,973,000 |
Healthy living |
$38,113,000 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$183,908,000 |
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Chief Executive
Kevin Washington, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$786,138
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Chair of the Board
Pamela Davies
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
President Emerita and Professor of Strategy, Queens University of Charlotte
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Board Size
25
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Paid Staff Size
407
*2019 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Telephone appeals, Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
Fundraising costs were 2% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $101,795,000, 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, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Financial support from member YMCAs |
$76,500,000 |
Donations-in-kind and contributed services |
$58,358,000 |
Contributions |
$35,259,000 |
Investment return, net |
$18,299,000 |
Program and service revenue |
$9,793,000 |
Government grants |
$6,868,000 |
World Service campaign |
$1,310,000 |
Royalties and other revenue |
$1,083,000 |
Income from third-party trusts |
$359,000 |
Total Income |
$207,829,000 |
- Programs: 94%
- Administrative: 5%
- Fundraising: Less than 1%
Total Income |
$207,829,000 |
Program expenses |
$183,908,000 |
Fundraising expenses |
$2,112,000 |
Administrative expenses |
$10,941,000 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$196,961,000 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$10,868,000 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$121,083,000 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$-298,000 |
Ending Net Assets |
$131,653,000 |
Total Liabilities |
$30,123,000 |
Total Assets |
$161,776,000 |
Note 1: As noted in the above financial section "other changes in net assets" refers to change in beneficial interests in perpetual trusts ($209,000) and provision for uncollectible accounts (-$507,000).
Note 2: According to the organization's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019, YMCA of the USA received in-kind gifts of $58,358,000 including donated public service announcement placements ($58,241,000), donated goods for the Youth Basketball program ($73,000), and donated goods for the National Swimming and Diving program ($44,000).