YMCA Endowment Foundation
The foundation was formed to hold and manage endowment contributions for the young men's christian association of montgomery, Alabama. The montgomery ymca is an Alabama corporation exempt from federal taxation. The montgomery ymca strives to develop christian values and improve the quality of life in the montgomery area by involving individuals and families in programs that develop spirit, mind, and body. The montgomery ymca's activities include services to build character, make a difference and change lives by encouraging healthy lifestyles, disease prevention, building self-esteem, developing a sense of belonging and community pride, youth sports, aquatics programs, swim lessons, afterschool programs, teen leadership, adult sports and senior health programs. The montgomery ymca serves people of all ages, religions, race and economic backgrounds in the Alabama counties of montgomery, elmore, macon, pike, and butler.
YMCA Endowment Foundation at a glance
In short: YMCA Endowment Foundation gave $282K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $282K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $282,000
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $282,000
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $282,000
- Total assets
- $5,625,682
- +5.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who YMCA Endowment Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was YMCA ($282K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How YMCA Endowment Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $258K (2019) to $282K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $282K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA Montgomery, AL | Program Support | $282,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,625,682 | $464,101 | $308,790 | $282,000 | 1 | $455,666 |
| 2023 | $5,347,929 | $312,277 | $301,527 | $275,500 | 1 | $277,863 |
| 2022 | $4,869,256 | $119,921 | $283,248 | $258,000 | 1 | $32,072 |
| 2021 | $5,743,836 | $314,919 | $300,829 | $258,000 | 1 | $306,631 |
| 2020 | $5,376,825 | $179,059 | $282,464 | $258,000 | 1 | $143,816 |
| 2019 | $4,136,373 | $174,047 | $288,067 | $258,000 | 1 | $141,743 |
About YMCA Endowment Foundation
Based on IRS filings
YMCA Endowment Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Montgomery, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $282K. Net investment income was $456K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
YMCA Endowment Foundation is led by Sim Sippial, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 31 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sim Sippial
President
Trustee → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Arthur Britton
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ben Joe Cumbus
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Beverly McKinney
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Billy Livings
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Delbert Madison
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ed Crowell
Trustee
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2020
Vice Chairman → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Hank Hutchinson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
James Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jimmy Lowder
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jimmy Stubbs
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Judge Joel Dubina
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Junie Pierce
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Knox Kershaw
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Laura Crum
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Les Hayes
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Liston Eddins
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mac McLeod
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Philip Young
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robert Scarbrough
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ronnie Wynn
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Steve Humphrey
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Todd Strange
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Will Sellers
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Gene Crane
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Gary A. Cobbs
Former CEO & S
Secretary → Former CEO & S, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jimmy Walter
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ken Upchurch
Vice Chairman
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Scott Gulley
Former CFO
CFO → Former CFO, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Aj Hernandez
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Gina Franklin
CFO
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mary Beth Higgins (2019–2023) — CFO
- Former: Boyd Christenberry (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Clark Sahlie (2019–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 YMCA Endowment Foundation
How much does YMCA Endowment Foundation give each year?
YMCA Endowment Foundation gave $282K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $276K across 1 grant.
How large is YMCA Endowment Foundation?
YMCA Endowment Foundation reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $464K.
What is YMCA Endowment Foundation?
YMCA Endowment Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Montgomery, AL. It holds $5.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does YMCA Endowment Foundation operate?
YMCA Endowment Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama.
What is YMCA Endowment Foundation's EIN?
YMCA Endowment Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0194498. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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 July 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 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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