California State Alliance of Ymcas
The California State Alliance of YMCAs is a public charity based in Sacramento, California. It represents independent charitable YMCAs across the state and supports them through advocacy, technical assistance, statewide collaboration, and partnerships.
California State Alliance of Ymcas at a glance
In short: California State Alliance of Ymcas gave $7.0M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $306K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,040,073
- +489.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +35.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $306,090
- +335.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $1,231,770
- +19.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to California State Alliance of Ymcas
- Contact
Mailing address: 925 L Street 1200, Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (906) 730-0271
Website: https://ymcasofca.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from California State Alliance of Ymcas
Department of Developmental Services Social Recreation Grant
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Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Listos California Statewide Grant Initiative
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Deadline not published
Trusted Messenger Grant Initiative | Cohort One
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Who California State Alliance of Ymcas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles ($5.4M). Together the top 10 received $6.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 18 grants of 40 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Alliance describes its work as statewide in California. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How California State Alliance of Ymcas gives
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2023) to $7.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $7.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | To Support the Exempt Mission of the Organization. | $5,359,362 |
| YMCA of Greater Long Beach Long Beach, CA | To Support the Exempt Mission of the Organization. | $724,482 |
| YMCA of Greater Whittier Whittier, CA | To Support the Exempt Mission of the Organization. | $110,368 |
| Southeast Ventura County YMCA Thousand Oaks, CA | To Support the Exempt Mission of the Organization. | $93,099 |
| YMCA of Glendale Glendale, CA | To Support the Exempt Mission of the Organization. | $69,849 |
| Central Coast YMCA Monterey, CA | To Support the Exempt Mission of the Organization. | $67,744 |
| Channel Islands YMCA Carpinteria, CA | To Support the Exempt Mission of the Organization. | $64,181 |
| Burbank Community YMCA Burbank, CA | To Support the Exempt Mission of the Organization. | $61,638 |
| YMCA of the Foothills La Canada Flintridge, CA | To Support the Exempt Mission of the Organization. | $59,153 |
| Santa Monica Family YMCA Santa Monica, CA | To Support the Exempt Mission of the Organization. | $57,980 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The Alliance’s 2024 filing attributes the significant increase in contributions revenue to the first installment of a three-year grant commitment from Ballmer Group for general operating support of LA County YMCA youth development services. The Alliance served as fiscal sponsor and distributor of that funding.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,231,770 | $8,153,918 | $7,951,431 | $7,040,073 | 23 |
| 2023 | $1,029,260 | $1,969,596 | $1,968,075 | $1,194,381 | 17 |
| 2022 | $1,018,052 | $1,505,531 | $1,301,189 | — | — |
| 2021 | $866,395 | $826,075 | $642,948 | — | — |
| 2020 | $604,959 | $639,995 | $563,002 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Alliance’s stated mission is to support California YMCAs and leverage their collective impact through advocacy, technical assistance, and collaboration and partnerships. It organizes its work around youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, and says it provides member YMCAs with services such as strategic planning, board development, communications and operational consulting, and staff roundtables.
Its 2024 grants went to California YMCA organizations. Grantee missions illustrate the range of organizations supported: YMCA of Greater Whittier says its mission is to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs building healthy spirit, mind, and body for all; YMCA of the Foothills describes organizing programs intended to enrich people’s spiritual, mental, physical, and social lives; and Siskiyou Family YMCA says it provides recreation and fitness programs for members and the community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Alliance reported 23 itemized grants totaling $7,040,073. Grant amounts ranged from $5,808 to $5,359,362, with a median of $50,000. The filing’s narrative separately reports distributions to 17 California YMCA organizations.
The largest reported grants were $5,359,362 to YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles and $724,482 to YMCA of Greater Long Beach. Other notable awards included $110,368 to YMCA of Greater Whittier, $93,099 to Southeast Ventura County YMCA, and $69,849 to YMCA of Glendale. The stated purpose for these grants was to support each organization’s exempt mission.
The Alliance’s website describes several completed California initiatives involving member YMCAs, including social recreation programming for children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities, community health and safety outreach, and youth engagement. These descriptions identify participating organizations and program accomplishments, rather than an application process for outside applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kris Lev-Twombly as President & CEO. Listed directors and officers include Kristen Lyons, Chair; Vince Iuculano, Incoming Chair; Matthew Henry, Past Chair; Paula Simonds, Treasurer; Dan Chapman, Secretary; Ronnie Stone, Public Policy Chair; and Margo Byrne, Curt Skotnicki, and Jim Hori, At Large.
California State Alliance of Ymcas is led by Kris Lev-Twombly, President & CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kris Lev-Twombly
President & CEO
Exectuive Director → President & CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$151K (2020) → $194K (2024)
Kristen Lyons
Chair
Incoming Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronnie Stone
Public Policy Chair
Chair → Immediate Chair, 2021
Immediate Chair → Public Policy Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vince Iuculano
Incoming Chair
At Large → Incoming Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Crocker
Director of Resources
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$178K (2024)
Curt Skotnicki
At Large
At Large → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → At Large, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Henry
Past Chair
Treasurer → Chair, 2021
Chair → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Chapman
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margo Byrne
At Large
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula Simonds
Treasurer
At Large → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Hori
At Large
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jamie Bruning-Miles (2021–2023) — Public Policy Chair
- Former: Andy Weighill (2020) — Public Policy Chair
- Former: Mary Cutone (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Sandy Walker (2020) — At Large
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $194K, to Kris Lev-Twombly (President & CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about California State Alliance of Ymcas
How much does California State Alliance of Ymcas give each year?
California State Alliance of Ymcas gave $7.0M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 17 grants.
What is California State Alliance of Ymcas's typical grant size?
California State Alliance of Ymcas's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $306,090, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does California State Alliance of Ymcas give grants?
California State Alliance of Ymcas gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Who are California State Alliance of Ymcas's largest grantees?
California State Alliance of Ymcas's largest 2024 grantees include YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles ($5,359,362), YMCA of Greater Long Beach ($724,482) and YMCA of Greater Whittier ($110,368), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is California State Alliance of Ymcas?
California State Alliance of Ymcas reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.2M.
What does California State Alliance of Ymcas fund?
The Alliance’s stated mission is to support California YMCAs and leverage their collective impact through advocacy, technical assistance, and collaboration and partnerships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from California State Alliance of Ymcas?
California State Alliance of Ymcas has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ymcasofca.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is California State Alliance of Ymcas's EIN?
California State Alliance of Ymcas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1924794. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). California State Alliance of Ymcas funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/california-state-alliance-of-ymcas-morg_c8d9288263924b72b1cb31e5a3c97c02
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