The Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Seattle
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
BUILDING A COMMUNITY WHERE ALL PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THE YOUNG, ARE ENCOURAGED TO DEVELOP THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. STRATEGIC GOALS: *PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS THAT SHAPE VALUES AND ENCOURAGE LIFELONG COMMUNITY SERVICE *SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN ALL FAMILIES *LEAD AND SUPPORT EFFORTS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING *PROVIDE OLDER ADULTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO CREATE HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES FOR THEMSELVES AND THE COMMUNITY *ATTRACT DIVERSE POPULATIONS PARTICIPATING TOGETHER TO CREATE A COMMUNITY WHERE ALL ARE WELCOME OPERATING PRINCIPLES: *FOSTER A SENSE OF BELONGING AND COMMUNITY AMONG MEMBERS *PROMOTE, DEVELOP AND SUPPORT THE VITAL ROLE OF VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF IN THE YMCA *SERVE AS A CATALYST IN ADDRESSING COMMUNITY ISSUES *SECURE AND EFFICIENTLY MANAGE THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE OUR GOALS
- Income
- $137.8 million
- Spending
- $143.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- -3.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 55%
- Employees
- 3,519
- Volunteers
- 1,279
- Highest pay
- $677,269, president & ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 31% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 12% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2528 of 28 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
- $43.6 million spent. HEALTHY LIVING: THROUGH OUR 14 BRANCHES AND TWO RESIDENT CAMPS, THE Y EQUIPS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES TO BE THEIR PERSONAL BEST IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. OUR FULL-SERVICE FACILITIES BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER AS THEY BUILD HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, AND TRAINED LIFESTYLES COACHES HELP SET PERSONAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING GOALS. OUR CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION PROGRAMS HELP FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS INCREASE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND IMPROVE NUTRITION TO HELP PROTECT THEIR HEALTH. FOR EXAMPLE, OUR YMCAS HELP OVERWEIGHT CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES TOGETHER, AND THE YMCA'S DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM HELPS THOSE AT RISK REDUCE THEIR CHANCE OF DEVELOPING DIABETES. SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT AFFORDABLE FEES FOR THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD THE FULL FEE. HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS SUPPLEMENT THE PROGRAM FEES, GOVERNMENT GRANTS, AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO OTHER PROGRAM AREAS.
- $39.8 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: THROUGH THE Y, KIDS, TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS OF ALL SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS DEVELOP THE CHARACTER TRAITS AND SKILLS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. OUR CARING ROLE MODELS HELP GUIDE YOUTH IN DISCOVERING AND PURSUING THEIR POTENTIAL ACADEMICALLY AND SOCIALLY, THROUGH A WIDE VARIETY OF ENRICHING PROGRAMS THAT HELP STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND CREATE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. FOR EXAMPLE, DAY AND OVERNIGHT CAMPS ENABLE YOUTH TO LEARN NEW SKILLS, MAKE NEW FRIENDS, GAIN CONFIDENCE AND ACQUIRE LEADERSHIP SKILLS. THE Y ALSO PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY, BEFORE AND AFTER-SCHOOL DAY CARE THROUGHOUT THE REGION. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS MADE AVAILABLE FOR FEE-BASED PROGRAMS SO THAT A YOUNG PERSON'S ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES DO NOT PRESENT A BARRIER TO PARTICIPATION. CONTRIBUTIONS AND GOVERNMENT GRANTS PROVIDE PRIMARY FUNDING FOR PROGRAM EXPENSES.
- $33.8 million spent. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: THE Y HAS BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR REGION'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR MORE THAN 135 YEARS. THROUGH EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN NEIGHBORHOODS, CONNECTING DIVERSE DEMOGRAPHIC POPULATIONS, AND PREVENTING CHRONIC DISEASE AND BUILDING HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES WITH PARTNERS, THE Y FOSTERS CARE AND RESPECT FOR ALL. ANNUALLY, THE YMCA OF GREATER SEATTLE PROVIDES FREE OR SUBSIDIZED SERVICES SO THAT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED CAN BENEFIT FROM OUR CONFIDENCE-BUILDING, HEALTH-ENHANCING PROGRAMS LIKE SUMMER CAMP, CHILD CARE, AND FACILITY MEMBERSHIP. WE SERVE THE COMMUNITY WITH INNOVATIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE YOUTH-AT-RISK, YOUNG ADULTS, AND SINGLE PARENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING. MANY PROGRAMS IN THIS CATEGORY ARE PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE TO THE PARTICIPANT. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS MADE AVAILABLE FOR FEE-BASED PROGRAMS SO THAT A YOUNG PERSON'S ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES DO NOT PRESENT A BARRIER TO PARTICIPATION. CONTRIBUTIONS AND GOVERNMENT GRANTS PROVIDE PRIMARY FUNDING FOR PROGRAM EXPENSES.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1942.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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