YMCA Foundation

Public charity · Grantmaker Detroit, MI EIN: 30-0187652

The YMCA Foundation (the "foundation") is a supporting organization which supports programs and services aligned with the charitable purposes of the ymca of metropolitan detroit ("ymca"), a section 501(c)(3) organization which qualifies as a publicly supported organization under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(a)(VI) of the code, and other public charities that are closely related in purpose or function to the ymca. The foundation supports programs and activities designed to enhance character, education, community development, arts and culture, health, and social services for children, families and communities, principally those conducted by the ymca.

YMCA Foundation at a glance

In short: YMCA Foundation gave $1.0M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.0M), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2025)
$1,000,000
+172.9% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
1
+0.0% vs 2024
Average grant
$1,000,000
+172.9% vs 2024
Median grant
$1,000,000
Total assets
$7,817,754
+0.6% vs 2024
Primary geography
Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who YMCA Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2025

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit: $1.0MYMCA of Metropolitan Detroit$1.0M

The largest 2025 recipient was YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit ($1.0M).

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M2$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Detroit

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M1 grant2020 1 grant2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 1 grant2024 1 grant2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $366K (2024) to $1.5M (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.0M.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit Detroit, MIThe funds granted to the ymca represent the annual amount the foundation board approves as the annual allocation to support general operations. This amount is transferred to the ymca as a quarterly payout. The amount is further allocated to branches to support various programming initiatives, such as outreach, day camp, swim teams, and literacy initiatives.$1,000,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$7,817,754$623,035$1,037,802$1,000,0001$428,176
2024$7,769,369$598,938$405,403$366,3681$598,938
2023$7,480,131$1,455,888$35,797——$209,888
2022$5,617,127$580,079$31,341——$554,079
2021$6,609,769$474,192$1,535,003$1,500,0001$474,192
2020$7,333,978$300,791$731,762$700,0001$300,791

About YMCA Foundation

Based on IRS filings

YMCA Foundation is a public charity, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $428K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

YMCA Foundation is led by Parrish Underwood, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Parrish Underwood

    President

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anthony P Cracchiolo

    Chair

    Chairman → Chair, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andrew A Dincolo

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gregory C Hamilton

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Harold Dubrowsky

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • John C Carter

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marita S Grobbel

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael E McInerney

    Vice Chair

    Vice Chair → Board Member, 2023

    Board Member → Vice Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michelle Kotas

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Richard Aginian

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anca Mitchell

    Secretary

    New on the 2025 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Helene Weir (2020–2023) — President
  • Former: Lisa Mullin (2020–2023) — Secretary

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 YMCA Foundation

How much does YMCA Foundation give each year?

YMCA Foundation gave $1.0M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $366K across 1 grant.

How large is YMCA Foundation?

YMCA Foundation reported $7.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $623K.

Where does YMCA Foundation operate?

YMCA Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.

What is YMCA Foundation's EIN?

YMCA Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0187652. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(5)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 17, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 22, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 13, 2025)
  4. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
  5. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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