The Armed Services YMCA of the USA (ASYMCA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Woodbridge, Virginia. Established in 1987, the organization operates as a parent organization overseeing a network of 15 affiliated organizations. ASYMCA is classified as a Young Men's or Women's Association under the human services category and serves military families across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$88.4M
+206.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.7M
+2.8% YoY
Grant Count
31
+14.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$86K
-10.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The Armed Services YMCA enhances the lives of military members and their families in spirit, mind, and body through programs relevant to the unique challenges of military life.
Core Focus: ASYMCA emphasizes providing needed programs and services for single or married junior enlisted personnel and their family members. The organization empowers military families by ensuring access to resources, relationships, and opportunities for growth and resilience.
Program Areas:
- Youth development and child care services
- Educational programs for military children
- Camp and recreational activities
- Holiday assistance programs
- Health and wellness initiatives
- Family bonding and support services
- Programs addressing stress and isolation during deployment and separations
In 2024, ASYMCA served more than 363,000 military families and provided more than 1.5 million points of service through no-cost and low-cost programs.
Grantmaking
ASYMCA functions as both a service provider and a grantmaker. Based on 2024 data, the organization distributed $2,578,799 in total giving. Grant awards typically range from $5,225 to $560,252, with primary funding focus areas including education, human services, and religion-related initiatives.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
ASYMCA's grantmaking and service delivery span multiple states, with particular concentration in California, Texas, and Florida. The organization maintains local branches serving military installations across the country, including operations in El Paso, Texas (serving Fort Bliss since 1921) and Camp Pendleton, California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Summary:
- Total Assets: $88,441,083
- Total Revenue: $16,042,545
- Total Expenses: $19,475,939
- Total Liabilities: $29,100,000
- Number of Employees: 46
Tax-Exempt Status: The organization has maintained 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status since January 1987. Donations are tax-deductible.
Financial Rating: ASYMCA received a four-star rating with a 93% overall score, reflecting strong performance in accountability and finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $88,441,083 | $28,874,262 | $29,841,290 |
| Revenue | $16,042,545 | $7,321,887 | $9,958,019 |
| Expenses | $19,475,939 | $12,168,242 | $11,044,029 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,621,908 | $773,669 | $591,775 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President and CEO: William French, VADM, USN (Ret)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT BROOKS BROWN GEN USA RET | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| JASON EVANS LGEN USA RET | VICE CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| BOYD WILLIAMS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CHARLOTTE LA BELLE USA RET | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| TIM ALLEN | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANNIE ANDREWS RADM USN RET | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HENRY BONILLA | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JODY BRECKENRIDGE VADM USCG RET | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROBERT BURKE | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RICARDO CHAMORRO | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| W DAVID CROXVILLE | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JO DECKER | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID HALVERSON LTG USA RET | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAMES HOLMES GEN USAF RET | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LARRY HUGHES | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDREA INSERRA | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DIETRICH KUHLMANN RADM USN RET | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY KURTA RADM USN RET | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SCOTT LIPPERT | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEREMY MARTIN COL USA RET | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LYNN MCUMBER | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROXANNE MOORE | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA MULCAHY COL USA RET | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MEG OGRADY | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRIS PADILLA | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TERRI PAGE COL USAF RET | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TIM PAYNTER CPO USN RET | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KAT SADEGHI | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVE SCANLAN | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LAUREN STEVENS | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DERRICK STEWART | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RANDY STILLINGER LTC USAR | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BARBARA SUPPLEE | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PAM SWAN | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROBERT WHITTLE MG USA RET | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HEATHER WILSON | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JESSE WILSON RADM USN RET | NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TODD FOX COL USA RET | BRANCH REPRESENTATIVE | 1 | — |
| JAY GOTHARD BG USA RET | BRANCH REPRESENTATIVE | 1 | — |
| JOEL VARGAS LCDR USN RET | BRANCH REPRESENTATIVE | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM FRENCH | PRESIDENT/CEO | 60 | $383,917 |
| WILLIAM ZAMAGNI | CFO (THRU 7/24) | 60 | $162,238 |
| LAURA TATE-SMITH | CFO (AS OF 6/24) | 60 | $111,016 |
| CHRISTOPHER HALEY | CHIEF OF STAFF & CHIEF MKTG OFFICER | 60 | $205,253 |
| CHARLES WILLIAMS | COO & CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER | 60 | $218,347 |
| DORENE OCAMB | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT CENTER | 60 | $237,699 |
| MELISSA KELLEY | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER | 60 | $159,659 |
| HOLLY ROBERTSON | VP FINANCE | 60 | $156,427 |
| AMY GEORGE | VP OF PROGRAMS | 60 | $172,520 |
| JENNIFER NIZER | SVP CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAMS | 60 | $177,122 |
| TARA INGRAM | VP DEVELOPMENT | 60 | $169,283 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Recent grant announcements demonstrate ASYMCA's expanded funding partnerships:
Department of Defense Grants Armed Services YMCA Funds for Expanded High-Quality,The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation awarded $300,000 to Armed Services YMCA Camp Pendleton to support active-duty military families
Armed Services YMCA Camp Pendleton Receives $300,000 Grant from The Bob &The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation granted $312,000 to Armed Services YMCA Camp Pendleton for childcare subsidies
Armed Services YMCA Camp Pendleton Receives $300,000 Grant from The Bob &The Department of Defense provided grants to ASYMCA for expanded high-quality, accessible child care centers for military families in Hampton Roads and DC areas
Department of Defense Grants Armed Services YMCA Funds for Expanded High-Quality,Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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