YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
77% goes to programs $13 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1941, with $80,477,142 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 77% of spending to programs.
1030 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL, 60607 EIN 36-2179782 Since 1941
Revenue (FY2024)
$80.5M
▼ 2.8% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$104.5M
Net assets
$108.3M
Employees
3,070
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →B+Program efficiency40% of the rating77% to programs · $13 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago: 77% to programs · $13 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating12 mo reserves · -30% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago: 12 mo reserves · -30% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
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What they do
Health enhancement: the ymca is dedicated to providing fitness and healthy living programs that empower children, adults, and families to learn, grow, and thrive. free community events, such as an annual healthy kids day, offer educational and fun activities that promote wellness and the development of healthy lifestyle choices that benefit the entire family. for more on our health equity efforts, please refer to the "community development" section.
Camping: the ymca's day and overnight camps are american camp association-accredited, which means the y maintains the highest standards regarding program quality. the y offers 17 day camps and 5 resident camps, including specialty medical camps for children with physical and mental disabilities. each camp focuses on the three key drivers of impact that inspire positive youth development journeys: achievement, relationships, and belonging. through y summer programs, the social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development of all youth are nurtured and celebrated.
Community development: the ymca of metropolitan chicago is a impact-driven nonprofit organization that responds to the changing needs and challenges of the individuals and families we serve, which includes opportunity gaps in education, exposure to violence, parent and family engagement, food insecurities, and chronic health problems. we remain a lifeline for communities by providing free, fresh produce through monthly food distribution events for families living in food deserts; teaching nutrition, healthy cooking and sustainability classes for individuals and families; pioneering innovative youth safety and violence prevention programming; offering free access to digital resources through our community hubs and bilingual helpdesk support line; providing high quality early education and care; and serving as a vital community asset across the chicagoland area and throughout the midwest.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1030 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL, 60607
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $109.9M (FY2013) to $80.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $68.1MNet assets $108.3M
Operating margin
-29.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$176.4M
Total liabilities
$68.1M
Net assets
$108.3M
Salaries & benefits
$59.4M
57% of expenses
Board members
47
46 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,477,142▼2.8% | $104,531,689▲10.1% | $108,307,798▼18.3% | $176,391,254▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $82,782,388▲41.4% | $94,949,916▲15.9% | $132,500,489▼10.7% | $196,767,359▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $58,528,358▲0.6% | $81,951,402▲22.8% | $148,447,494▼14.8% | $214,431,789▼15.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $58,192,043▲21.5% | $66,737,134▼13.4% | $174,260,712▲7.8% | $252,930,809▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $47,883,460▼44.7% | $77,079,088▼22.7% | $161,668,568▼2.7% | $235,477,180▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $86,641,940▼4.4% | $99,728,077▲0.3% | $166,074,084▼1.5% | $246,726,771▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $90,624,296▼4.4% | $99,425,798▲1.1% | $168,603,632▼14.1% | $247,338,695▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $94,842,673▲5.3% | $98,359,657▼3.1% | $196,236,329▲3.8% | $278,495,559▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $90,028,838▼16.4% | $101,493,739▲0.6% | $189,074,113▼4.1% | $275,283,496▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $107,736,281▼4.8% | $100,842,446▼3.7% | $197,256,273▼4.0% | $288,720,756▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $113,137,638▲3.0% | $104,700,661▼3.3% | $205,536,983▲0.4% | $292,582,552▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $109,865,861 | $108,278,598▲1.6% | $204,772,521▲15.5% | $296,177,676▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $106,526,657▲0.9% | $177,316,401▲2.1% | $276,590,728▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $105,626,590▲21.8% | $173,741,666▼5.2% | $268,049,276▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $86,695,449 | $183,301,673 | $276,627,493 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Dorri Mcwhorter — $452,959 (0.43% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorri Mcwhorter | President and Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $452,959 |
| Anthony C Lloyd Sr | Executive Vp, Cfo | 40 | $306,485 |
| Swathi Staley | Svp, Chief Community Officer & Investment Officer and Gen. Counsel | 40 | $230,792 |
| Danette Connors | Svp, Chief Learning Officer | 40 | $217,393 |
| Jill Doerner | Svp, Chief Employee Empowerment Officer | 40 | $213,316 |
| Andrew Adelmann | Svp, Chief Technology Officer | 40 | $202,659 |
| Basil Fitzsimmons | Vp, Real Estate and Facilities | 40 | $195,210 |
| Martina Hone | Svp, Chief Economic Growth/engagement Officer | 40 | $188,391 |
| Molly Silverman | Svp, Chief Growth/engagement Officer | 40 | $184,973 |
| Shannon Babcock | Vp, Strategic Partnerships | 40 | $183,243 |
| Helen Townsend | Vp of Accounting, Controller | 40 | $165,070 |
| Brian Starr | Vp, Philanthropy | 40 | $163,120 |
| Michael Ciminero | Vp, Continuous Improvement and Internal Audit | 40 | $160,908 |
| Anthony Janca | Svp, Chief Health and Wellbeing Officer | 40 | $159,991 |
| Brandon Austin | Vp, Integrated Marketing | 40 | $155,674 |
| Ali Akbar | Board of Managers | 1 | — |
| Alicia Gonzalez | Board of Managers (until 6/24) | 1 | — |
| Amanda C Fox | Board of Trustees | 1 | — |
| Amanda Lamb | Board of Managers (until 6/24) | 1 | — |
| Amy L Carbone | Board of Managers; Board of Trustees | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Young Building Solutions LLC | Facility Support Services | $2,650,511 |
| Stanton Mechanical Inc | Mechanical Contracting Services | $1,882,258 |
| P4 Security Solutions | Security Services | $998,515 |
| Childcare Careers LLC | Child Care Staffing Firm | $844,739 |
| Rmb Interiors Inc | Space Design Services | $675,967 |
Grants received · $36.5M total
200 grants to YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago totaling $36.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2179782, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago's EIN?
- YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2179782.
- How much revenue does YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago report?
- YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago reported $80,477,142 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago's spending goes to programs?
- YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago spends about 77% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago have?
- CharityIndex grades YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago's latest Form 990 is $452,959, paid to Dorri Mcwhorter (President and Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago (EIN 36-2179782) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.