Young Men's Christian Association
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Young Men's Christian Association at a glance
In short: Young Men's Christian Association gave $1.3M across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $440K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,320,187
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- Average grant
- $440,062
- Median grant
- $220,187
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Young Men's Christian Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Mill River Collaborative Inc ($1.2M across 2 grants). Together the top 2 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mill River Collaborative Inc Stamford, CT | Distrib of Assets | $1,000,000 |
| Mill River Collaborative Inc Stamford, CT | Distrib of Assets | $220,187 |
| Stamford Public Education Fndn Stamford, CT | Distrib of Assets | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $21,380 | $1,331,987 | $1,320,187 | 3 | $18,822 |
| 2025 | $1,310,607 | $1,290,320 | $646,634 | — | — | $1,290,045 |
| 2024 | $1,650,292 | $633,423 | $1,308,860 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $2,187,885 | $1,285,343 | $1,585,790 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $2,333,712 | $1,421,754 | $1,590,780 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $2,284,617 | $1,328,955 | $1,380,566 | — | — | $1,000 |
About Young Men's Christian Association
Based on IRS filings
Young Men's Christian Association is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Stamford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $19K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Young Men's Christian Association is led by Paul Macari, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 9 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Paul Macari
Chair
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Anderson Livingston
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Herbert Parker
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Josiah Lindsay
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael Jemiolo
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Rick Adler
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ken Zinghini
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Peter Weiland
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stephen Chase
Vice Chair
Treasurer → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: George Schott (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Heather Ziegler (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Lori Lampman (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Susan Lasota (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Bonnie Verses (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Kari Pollack (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Sam Cingari (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Sanjeev Gupta (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Brian Sponheimer (2021) — Director
- Former: Dudly Williams (2021) — Director
- Former: Shawn Patch (2021) — CEO
- Former: Steven Rullo (2021) — Director
- Former: Wayne Saunders (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Young Men's Christian Association
How much does Young Men's Christian Association give each year?
Young Men's Christian Association gave $1.3M across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990.
What is Young Men's Christian Association's typical grant size?
Young Men's Christian Association's median grant in 2026 was $220,187, and its average grant was $440,062, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Young Men's Christian Association give grants?
Young Men's Christian Association gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Stamford, CT (3 grants).
Does Young Men's Christian Association give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Young Men's Christian Association's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Distrib of Assets" (3 grants).
What is Young Men's Christian Association?
Young Men's Christian Association is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Stamford, CT.
What is Young Men's Christian Association's EIN?
Young Men's Christian Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-0646985. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
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