The Young Men's Christian Assoc of Columbia SC
The ymca of columbia's mission is to put christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all staff and volunteers include the promotion of the organization's five core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith as an integral part of all programming. The ymca of columbia is a fellowship of people, both members and participants, whose purpose is to enhance the lives of individuals, families, and community groups through programs we offer equitable access to all who desire to join us in achievement of this purpose without regard to age, gender, income, national origin, disability, race, creed, or religion. The metropolitan board of directors of the ymca of columbia consists of 13 individuals representing local business, governmental agencies, and a variety of professions collectively, they support the ymca's goals to enhance the lives of individuals, families, and community groups through programs
The Young Men's Christian Assoc of Columbia SC at a glance
In short: The Young Men's Christian Assoc of Columbia SC gave $703K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $703K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $703,000
- +70200.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $703,000
- Median grant
- $703,000
- Total assets
- $21,460,939
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Young Men's Christian Assoc of Columbia SC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Health Services District of Kershaw County ($703K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2019) to $703K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $703K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services District of Kershaw County Camden, SC | Land for New Facility for Kershaw County Residences | $703,000 |
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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 | $21,460,939 | $10,433,886 | $11,238,015 | $703,000 | 1 | $32,250 |
| 2024 | $22,559,493 | $9,863,678 | $9,796,410 | $1,000 | Total only | $127,799 |
| 2023 | $22,564,039 | $9,808,078 | $9,497,993 | $1,000 | Total only | $119,112 |
| 2022 | $22,486,576 | $9,747,260 | $8,491,216 | $1,000 | Total only | $4,316 |
| 2021 | $23,245,455 | $9,771,976 | $8,472,347 | $1,000 | Total only | $62,079 |
| 2020 | $18,119,119 | $7,680,297 | $7,933,533 | $1,000 | Total only | $1,341,402 |
| 2019 | $17,517,368 | $10,124,250 | $10,119,161 | $1,000 | Total only | $113,476 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Young Men's Christian Assoc of Columbia SC
Based on IRS filings
The Young Men's Christian Assoc of Columbia SC is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Lexington, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $21.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $703K. Net investment income was $32K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Young Men's Christian Assoc of Columbia SC is led by James M. Vietti, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 3 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James M. Vietti
CEO
Vice President Operations → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$126K (2022) → $172K (2025)
Hampton Jordan
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Owens
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Shadd
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Camp
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Richey
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kinli Abee
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey McPhail
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vance Bettis
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Muffler
Senior Vice President of Operations
Senior Vice President Operations → Senior Vice President of Operations, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$112K (2019) → $136K (2025)
Scott Balkcum
Vice President of Operations
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$123K (2024) → $128K (2025)
Claude Walker
Past Chair
Director → Past Chair, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Krupa
Past Board Chair
Director → Chief Volunteer Officer & President, 2020
Chief Volunteer Officer & President → Past Board Chair, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evan Hobbs
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia McMaster
Past Board Chair
Vice President → Board Chair, 2021
Board Chair → Past Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clint Shealy
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annie Scott
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Boone
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Green
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Drew Theodore (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Tiffany Council (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: William Beaman (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Cindy Konduros (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: William Price (2019–2023) — Past CEO
- Former: Ira Reasons (2019–2021) — Senior Vice President of Administration
- Former: Cindy Kondoras (2019) — Director
- Former: Jim Johnson (2019) — Director
- Former: Kristen Jerome (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $172K, to James M Vietti (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Young Men's Christian Assoc of Columbia SC
How much does The Young Men's Christian Assoc of Columbia SC give each year?
The Young Men's Christian Assoc of Columbia SC gave $703K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $1K in grants paid.
How large is The Young Men's Christian Assoc of Columbia SC?
The Young Men's Christian Assoc of Columbia SC reported $21.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.4M.
What is The Young Men's Christian Assoc of Columbia SC?
The Young Men's Christian Assoc of Columbia SC is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Lexington, SC. It holds $21.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Young Men's Christian Assoc of Columbia SC operate?
The Young Men's Christian Assoc of Columbia SC has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is The Young Men's Christian Assoc of Columbia SC's EIN?
The Young Men's Christian Assoc of Columbia SC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0314423. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 10, 2026)
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