North Carolina Alliance of Ymcas
The North Carolina Alliance of YMCAs is a public charity based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Formed in 2022, it supports North Carolina YMCA associations through advocacy, capacity-building, and statewide collaboration.
North Carolina Alliance of Ymcas at a glance
In short: North Carolina Alliance of Ymcas gave $1.8M across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $68K). 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,831,091
- -22.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $67,818
- -28.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $69,062
- Total assets
- $1,779,327
- -21.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 27, 2025)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to North Carolina Alliance of Ymcas
- Contact
Mailing address: 801 Corporate Center Dr 200, Raleigh, NC 27607-5243
Phone: (984) 480-3199
Website: https://ncymcas.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who North Carolina Alliance of Ymcas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was YMCA of Northwest North Carolina ($119K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 27 grants of 84 (32%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Alliance describes its work as statewide, supporting North Carolina YMCA associations and facilities. The 2025 filing identifies grants to YMCA branches in North Carolina.
Is North Carolina Alliance of Ymcas open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 27 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $55K; repeat grants $69K. How we count
Medians: $55K first-time, $69K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2025) to $7.1M (2022). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Northwest North Carolina | Teen Mental Health, Other Programs | $119,348 |
| YMCA of Western North Carolina | Teen Mental Health, Other Programs | $114,058 |
| Randolph-Asheboro YMCA | Teen Mental Health, Other Programs | $105,735 |
| YMCA of the Sandhills | Teen Mental Health, Other Programs | $104,374 |
| YMCA of Greensboro | Teen Mental Health, Other Programs | $103,639 |
| Bertie County YMCA | Deferred Maintenance Projects, Other Programs | $102,000 |
| YMCA of Southeastern NC | Teen Mental Health, Other Programs | $94,364 |
| Alamance County Community | Teen Mental Health, Other Programs | $92,256 |
| J Smith Young Family YMCA | Teen Mental Health, Other Programs | $92,064 |
| Cleveland County YMCA | Teen Mental Health, Other Programs | $75,644 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,779,327 | $2,908,914 | $2,791,471 | $1,831,091 | 27 | $21,666 |
| 2024 | $2,274,237 | $3,080,269 | $3,176,818 | $2,370,392 | 25 | $40,372 |
| 2023 | $583,504 | $3,560,668 | $3,612,546 | $2,938,618 | 11 | $10,788 |
| 2022 | $2,930,655 | $8,307,350 | $7,787,700 | $7,069,111 | 21 | $2,011 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Alliance’s stated mission is to support and strengthen North Carolina Young Men’s Christian Associations through advocacy and capacity-building services. Its filing says it fosters collaboration among North Carolina YMCAs and partner organizations, advocates for the YMCA’s mission and cause, and coordinates communications around youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
The Alliance’s website describes support for local YMCA work in areas including advocacy and public policy, strategic planning, board governance, professional networking, and statewide collaboration. Its filing says grants go to YMCA branches in North Carolina for capital and maintenance projects, specified programming, and other projects.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Alliance reported 27 grants totaling $1,831,091. Grants ranged from $7,612 to $119,348, with a median of $69,062. The largest reported awards included $119,348 to YMCA of Northwest North Carolina and $114,058 to YMCA of Western North Carolina, both for teen mental health and other programs; $105,735 to Randolph-Asheboro YMCA for teen mental health and other programs; and $104,374 to YMCA of the Sandhills for the same stated purposes. Bertie County YMCA received $102,000 for deferred maintenance projects and other programs.
The Alliance’s filing says management stays in regular contact with grantees during the award period and requires reporting, including substantiation of award-related expenditures. No application instructions or unsolicited-request policy are stated in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lynn Lomax as chair, Sharon Padgett as vice chair, Jacquelyn Price as secretary, and David Hinton as treasurer. It also lists Rhonda Anderson, Melissa Bailey Logan, Lisa Humphreys, Dick Jones, Trey Oakley, and Mark Dessauer as directors.
The Alliance’s website identifies Paige Hughes as president and chief executive officer, Bruce Griffin as senior consultant, and Ariana Fahey as director of administration.
North Carolina Alliance of Ymcas is led by Paige Hughes Binfield, CEO on the 2025 filing; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paige Hughes Binfield
CEO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Lomax
Chair
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dick Jones
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Humphreys
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Bailey Logan
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Anderson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trey Oakley
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Dessauer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Hinton
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacquelyn Price
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Padgett
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Charles Frederick (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Paul Vest (2022–2024) — Past Chair
- Former: Sheree Vodicka (2022–2024) — CEO
- Former: Michele McKinley (2024) — Secretary, Director of Committee & Grant Mgt
- Former: Kevin Leonard (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about North Carolina Alliance of Ymcas
How much does North Carolina Alliance of Ymcas give each year?
North Carolina Alliance of Ymcas gave $1.8M across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.4M across 25 grants.
What is North Carolina Alliance of Ymcas's typical grant size?
North Carolina Alliance of Ymcas's median grant in 2025 was $69,062, and its average grant was $67,818, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from North Carolina Alliance of Ymcas that year got $55K on average.
Does North Carolina Alliance of Ymcas give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on North Carolina Alliance of Ymcas's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Teen Mental Health, Other Programs" (23 grants).
Who are North Carolina Alliance of Ymcas's largest grantees?
North Carolina Alliance of Ymcas's largest 2025 grantees include YMCA of Northwest North Carolina ($119,348), YMCA of Western North Carolina ($114,058) and Randolph-Asheboro YMCA ($105,735), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is North Carolina Alliance of Ymcas?
North Carolina Alliance of Ymcas reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What does North Carolina Alliance of Ymcas fund?
The Alliance’s stated mission is to support and strengthen North Carolina Young Men’s Christian Associations through advocacy and capacity-building services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from North Carolina Alliance of Ymcas?
North Carolina Alliance of Ymcas has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ncymcas.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does North Carolina Alliance of Ymcas make grants?
The Alliance describes its work as statewide, supporting North Carolina YMCA associations and facilities. The 2025 filing identifies grants to YMCA branches in North Carolina.
What is North Carolina Alliance of Ymcas's EIN?
North Carolina Alliance of Ymcas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4278459. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 20, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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