The National Council of YMCAs of the USA (also known as YMCA of the USA or "The Y") is the national resource office and umbrella organization for approximately 2,600 independent local YMCA facilities across the United States. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the organization operates as a federation with regional branches that are separate from but affiliated with the national organization. The YMCA of the USA engages approximately 17 million men, women, and children across more than 10,000 communities nationwide, serving individuals of all ages, incomes, and backgrounds.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$260.5M
+26.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$44.1M
+2.7% YoY
Grant Count
540
+2.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$82K
+0.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
The organization's primary focus areas include:
- Youth Development: Empowering young people to reach their full potential
- Healthy Living: Promoting individual and community well-being through health and wellness programs
- Social Responsibility: Responding to pressing social needs including food insecurity, supporting newcomer immigrants, and serving vulnerable populations including military personnel and people with disabilities
- Community Strengthening: Building healthy communities through sustained personal and social change
In 2024, the Y served 2.3 million children with nutritious meals and snacks through their programs. The organization also operates New American Welcome Centers to support newcomer immigrants, providing English language services and integration support.
Grantmaking
The National Council of YMCAs of the USA functions primarily as a support organization for its regional affiliates rather than as a traditional grantmaker. Most of its financial resources are directed to regional facilities and programs.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization has a national presence with regional branches in every state and on many military installations throughout the country. Grant-making focuses primarily on Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Illinois, though the organization's reach extends across all 50 states through its network of affiliated local YMCAs.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $260,481,687
- Total Revenue: $198,431,455
- Total Expenses: $169,653,656
- Total Liabilities: $62,900,000
- Total Giving: $47,387,410
- Number of Employees: 336
Additional Financial Details:
- Program Service Revenue: $89,317,662
- Investment Income: $11,379,860
- Other Revenue: $3,871,253
- Unrelated Business Income: $12,182
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $260,481,687 | $206,134,866 | $205,459,769 |
| Revenue | $198,431,455 | $152,985,859 | $118,596,812 |
| Expenses | $169,653,656 | $157,780,689 | $131,006,239 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,826,232 | $11,379,860 | $4,113,792 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from National Council of YMCAs of the USA
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President & CEO: Suzanne McCormick
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CiCi Rojas | Immediate Past Chair (Effective 02/2024) | 4 | — |
| George Leis | Chair (Effective 02/2024) | 4 | — |
| Jeremy Welland | Treasurer (Effective 02/2024) | 4 | — |
| Pamela Davies | Immediate Past Chair (Through 02/2024) | 4 | — |
| Ruben Dario Taborda | Chair-elect (Effective 02/2024) | 4 | — |
| Sharon Cates-Williams | Secretary (Effective 02/2024) | 4 | — |
| Amy Jones Vaterlaus | Board Member (Through 08/2024) | 2 | — |
| Anthony Walters | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Bryan Preston | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Carla Moradi | Board Member (Through 02/2024) | 2 | — |
| Craig Fenneman | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Dan Kraemer | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Diane Dewbrey | Board Member (Through 01/2024) | 2 | — |
| Eric Huffman | Board Member (Effective 12/2024) | 2 | — |
| George Wilson II | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Hon J Michelle Childs | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Ian Holder | Board Member (Effective 12/2024) | 2 | — |
| Jim Sandgren | Board Member (Effective 12/2024) | 2 | — |
| Jimmy Chow | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Joanna Diaz Soffer | Board Member | 2 | — |
| John Conley | Board Member (Effective 04/2024) | 2 | — |
| John Mikos | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Julie Sills-Molock | Board Member (Effective 08/2024) | 2 | — |
| Karen Deblieux | Board Member (Effective 12/2024) | 2 | — |
| Kathy Lonowski | Board Member (Effective 08/2024) | 2 | — |
| Lucria Ortiz | Board Member (Through 02/2024) | 2 | — |
| Maggie Connelly Rosenbach | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Mark Dibble | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Peter De Silva | Board Member (Through 08/2024) | 2 | — |
| R Jay Tejera | Board Member (Through 01/2024) | 2 | — |
| Rhonda Anderson | Board Member (Effective 02/2024) | 2 | — |
| Robert Ehren | Board Member (Through 11/2024) | 2 | — |
| Sabrina Wiewel | Board Member (Through 12/2024) | 2 | — |
| Sarah Brayton | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Saskia Steinacker | Board Member (Through 11/2024) | 2 | — |
| Scott Lewis | Board Member (Effective 12/2024) | 2 | — |
| Troy Vincent | Board Member (Effective 08/2024) | 2 | — |
| Wendy Bart | Board Member (Effective 02/2024) | 2 | — |
| Emmanuel Cesar Silva | Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer | 50 | $557,456 |
| Karyn Kirk | Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer | 50 | $440,521 |
| Suzanne McCormick | President and Chief Executive Officer | 50 | $826,801 |
| Abigail Rogers | Executive Vice Preisdent, Growth and External Engagement Team | 50 | $506,501 |
| Christina MacVeigh | Executive Vice President, Chief Learning & Leadership Development Officer | 50 | $455,927 |
| Kathleen Wollensak | Executive Vice President, Chief People & Culture Officer | 50 | $444,337 |
| Shawn Borzelleri | Executive Vice President, Chief Network Experience Officer | 50 | $471,513 |
| Valerie Waller | Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer | 50 | $359,705 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Y-USA awarded a grant to YMCA of Northwest North Carolina for a Year-Round Universal Food Program
Y-USA Awards YMCA of Northwest North Carolina Grant for Year-Round UniversalYMCA of the USA and Carnegie Corporation of New York collaborated to strengthen youth civic engagement nationwide
YMCA of the USA and Carnegie Corporation of New YorkYMCA of the USA and MissionSquare Foundation expanded their national partnership to elevate youth civic engagement and develop future leaders
YMCA of the USA and MissionSquare Foundation Expand National PartnershipContact Information
National Headquarters:
- Address: 101 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
- Phone: 800-872-9622
- Website: www.ymca.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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