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North Suburban Young Mens Christian Association

EIN 36-2546842 · Northbrook, IL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The North Suburban YMCA promotes values that build strong families and the health of each individual's spirit, mind, and body in an inclusive, welcoming environment. The YMCA is a community-based organization and believes that its programs and services should be available to everyone. Our scholarship program ensures that no one is turned away due to the inability to pay with 1 out of every 5 participants benefitting from financial assistance.

Income
$5.3 million
Spending
$4.6 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
-0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
283
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$151,658, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $1.8 million spent. The NSYMCA strives to build a strong community through the health & wellness of all ages. We provide self-improvement through regular exercise and development of mind, body and spirit with an emphasis on chronic disease and illness prevention. Our youth programs from sports and gymnastics to aquatics center on teamwork and the development of social and physical skills to keep children active and moving in this time of uber technology. Through our Special Services programs we provide opportunities to this "at risk and underserved" population through Cafe Voca, Special Olympics swim team, employment, camps and programs as well as free access to facilities and Special needs subsidiaries. The YMCA provided $282,393 in financial assistance to over 5,382 participants to overcome financial barriers in participation in membership, health and well-being programs.
  2. $1.2 million spent. The Y offers summer day camp and year-round activities where participants are inspired and mentored in a safe environment. The basis of these programs focuses on the healthy development of our youth through fun, exercise, leadership development, social, emotional, and problem-solving skills. The YMCA offers summer camp as well as year-round specialty activities and provided over $87,932 in scholarship and financial aid to more than 828 program participants.
  3. $414,456 spent. Being a community center, the development of the cultural arts for youth through adults is a priority for our community. Through virtual, performing and musical arts the Y is able to educate and provide mental health outlets through the arts encouraging education and growth as individuals. Our arts programs are all accessible to all ensuring inclusion through all programming. We supply financial aid to any participant in need and provided $10,108 to 76 participants.
  4. $209,929 spent. The NSYMCA also provides a variety of childcare programs for out of school time. From afterschool programs, school day out, and S.T.E.A.M. classes, the Y is able to provide meaningful childcare based on a child development and social emotional learning curriculum. The S.T.E.A.M. program has become a staple in developing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics throughout the community. The YMCA provided $36,528 in financial assistance to over 121 participants to overcome financial barriers in participation.
  5. (Expenses $ 209,929 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 272,896) The NSYMCA also provides a variety of childcare programs for out of school time. From afterschool programs, school day out, and S.T.E.A.M. classes, the Y is able to provide meaningful childcare based on a child development and social emotional learning curriculum. The S.T.E.A.M. program has become a staple in developing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics throughout the community. The YMCA provided $36,528 in financial assistance to over 121 participants to overcome financial barriers in participation.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1965.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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