YMCA of Rock River Valley
With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility program services strengthen a foundation of community with an asset building, character development approach. Our goal is to help all people learn, grow and thrive in spirit, mind, and body.
YMCA of Rock River Valley at a glance
In short: YMCA of Rock River Valley gave $2.9M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2.9M), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,910,495
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $2,910,495
- Median grant
- $2,910,495
- Total assets
- $39,591,122
- +24.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to YMCA of Rock River Valley
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from YMCA of Rock River Valley
Who YMCA of Rock River Valley funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was YMCA of Rock River Valley Holdings ($2.9M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (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
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Rock River Valley Holdings Rockford, IL | General Support | $2,910,495 |
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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 | $39,591,122 | $17,865,046 | $15,761,330 | $2,910,495 | 1 | $200,754 |
| 2023 | $31,790,025 | $14,751,882 | $16,241,906 | — | — | $271,406 |
| 2022 | $32,790,890 | $16,987,454 | $14,529,921 | — | — | $247,829 |
| 2021 | $30,918,564 | $13,262,814 | $11,126,917 | — | — | $395,420 |
| 2020 | $29,048,023 | $7,517,568 | $8,753,739 | — | — | $76,981 |
About YMCA of Rock River Valley
Based on IRS filings
YMCA of Rock River Valley is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Rockford, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $39.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.9M. Net investment income was $201K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
YMCA of Rock River Valley is led by Brent Pentenburg, CEO on every filing since 2020; 4 of 27 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brent Pentenburg
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$148K (2020) → $191K (2024)
Bridget French
Chair of Board Development
Director → Chair of Board Development, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Akre
Chair of Finance
Director → Chair of Finance Committee, 2023
Chair of Finance Committee → Chair of Finance, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary McNamara Bernsten
Chair of Strategic Vision
Director → Chair of Strategic Vision, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Floyd
Chair of Dei
Director → Chair of Dei, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Burns
Executiver Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$100K (2024)
Charo Chaney
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jorge Herrera
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Rosella
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Rose
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Jimmy Rozinsky
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jared Erdmier
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patti Dewane
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Rob Young
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tamir Bell
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terrell Yarbrough
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Toni Vander Heyden
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Williamson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Vondriska
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Castree
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tori Wenger
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Laramie
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Gorham
CDO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$104K (2020) → $128K (2024)
Audrey Kunert
Chief People & Culture Officer
Chief of People & Culture Officer → Chief of People & Culture of, 2022
Chief of People & Culture of → Chief People & Culture Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$101K (2021) → $105K (2024)
Amy Ott
Past Cvo
Chair → Cvo, 2021
Cvo → Past Cvo, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Kelly
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Fambro
Next Cvo
Director → Vice Cvo, 2023
Vice Cvo → Next Cvo, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Skip Trotter (2020–2023) — Cvo
- Former: Alan Tsao (2021–2023) — CFO
- Former: Trisha Tousant (2021–2023) — COO
- Former: Bruce Vorel (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Linda Heckert (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Anqunette Parham (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Carol Freisen (2022) — Director
- Former: Mary McNamara-Bernsten (2022) — Director
- Former: Mike Gann (2022) — Director
- Former: Dave Gomel (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jim Zuba (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Joseph Bruscato (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Leslie West (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Gann (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rick Engen (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Alan Tsao Hire Date (2020) — CFO
- Former: Einar Forsman (2020) — Director
- Former: J. Hanley (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Jan Tullock (2020) — Interm CFO
- Former: Mike Broski (2020) — Director
- Former: Tom Sandquist (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $191K, to Brent Pentenburg (CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about YMCA of Rock River Valley
How much does YMCA of Rock River Valley give each year?
YMCA of Rock River Valley gave $2.9M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is YMCA of Rock River Valley?
YMCA of Rock River Valley reported $39.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.9M.
What is YMCA of Rock River Valley?
YMCA of Rock River Valley is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Rockford, IL. It holds $39.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does YMCA of Rock River Valley operate?
YMCA of Rock River Valley has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is YMCA of Rock River Valley's EIN?
YMCA of Rock River Valley's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2174838. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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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